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Theology
My Theology Series
The world’s leading Christian thinkers explain some of the principal tenets of their theological beliefs.
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The Word Within the Words
Malcolm Guite Illustrating his account with personal stories and poetry – both his own and classics from the canon – Guite explains a guiding theology of Christ as the Word, the essential logos that underlies all things, made flesh for us in Jesus.
Pb | 96 pgs | DLT REF 5264 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49
Return From a Distant Country
Alister McGrath In this fascinating book, McGrath describes his journey into faith and his vision of Christian theology, focussing on the distinct role of historical theology; the importance of engaging the relation of science and faith; the need for theologians to engage in major public debates; and the significance of theological education.
Pb | 96 pgs | DLT REF 5265 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49
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Robert Beckford REF 5266 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49 The Primacy of Love
Ilia Delio REF 5267 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49
Cosmic Chemistry: Do God and Science Mix? John C. Lennox Prof Lennox examines afresh the plausibility of a Christian theistic worldview in the light of some of the latest developments in scientific understanding. He focuses on the areas of evolutionary theory, the origins of life and the universe, and the concepts of mind and consciousness to provide a detailed and compelling introduction to the science and religion debate. He also offers his own reasoning as to why he continues to be convinced by a Christian approach to explaining these phenomena. Robust in its reasoning, but respectful in tone, this book is vital reading for anyone exploring the relationship between science and God.
Does Religion Do More Harm Than Good?
Rupert Shortt Are the world's major spiritual traditions sources of greater discord than harmony? Or are conflicts fundamentally social and political? In this succinct but reflective book, Rupert Shortt offers even-handed guidance on one of the most disputed questions of our time. He sheds light on the contrast between good and bad religion, and why the distinction is of urgent relevance in an era increasingly described as post-secular.
Knowing Me, Knowing God: Six Theological Keys to Scripture Richard Brash Many Christians have learned to interpret Scripture chrono-logically, following the Bible's developing story from creation, through fall, to redemption, and ultimately to restoration. But what of a complementary theo-logical approach to Scripture, one which focuses on the Bible's main 'characters' - God and human beings - and the nature of their relationship? Richard Brash presents such an approach, introducing six theological keys to Scripture which help us better to know God and ourselves in the three fundamental areas of being, knowing and acting.
Pb | 184 pgs | IVP REF 4152 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.49
The Sanity of Belief: Why Faith Makes Sense
Simon Edwards In this thoughtful, engaging book, Simon Edwards challenges the assumptions that may lead us to reject a faith and doubt something that we've never really had the chance to understand in the first place. From our need for meaning and significance, to our desires for truth, goodness, love and hope, he explores the things that matter to us as human beings and shows us why the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ might just make sense of them all. The Sanity of Belief is a fresh take on apologetics, faith and doubt, that will leave you with a stronger understanding of Christian belief and how it relates to today's world.
Alive in God: A Christian Imagination Timothy Radcliffe How can Christianity touch our imagination? Anyone who understands life's beauty and mess (writers, poets, filmmakers) are allies, whether they believe or not. The challenge isn't today's secularism, but banality. Follow the disciples as they try to understand the strange man who heals, casts out demons and offers endless forgiveness. In the face of death, he teaches what it means to be alive in God, then embraces all that afflicts humanity. Explore what it means to be alive spiritually, physically, sacramentally, justly and prayerfully. A compelling understanding of Jesus' words: 'I came that they may have life...abundantly.'
Richard Dawkins, C. S. Lewis and the Meaning of Life
Alister McGrath McGrath has written to great acclaim on Richard Dawkins and C. S. Lewis. Here he brings these intriguing and well-known writers into a conversation. Sharpen your thinking on the meaning of life by engaging with these two opposed perspectives.
Pb | 80 pgs | SPCK REF 2753 RRP £7.99 Aslan £5.99
