The news of modernity's death has been greatly exaggerated. The Enlightenment project lives on in the notion of "the secular"--a zone decontaminated of religious belief. But the postmodern critique of modernity also calls into question the very notion of the secular, presenting an opportunity for questions such as, If modernity is essentially linked to the secular, shouldn't Christians welcome the advent of postmodernity?

In Introducing Radical Orthodoxy, James K. A. Smith plays the role of a cartographer, mapping the landscape of contemporary theology and culture in order to introduce the distinctive voice of Radical Orthodoxy, which is associated with John Milbank, Graham Ward, Catherine Pickstock, and others. Radical Orthodoxy, he argues, has important things to say to both the academy and the church.

Radical Orthodoxy affirms that there is no "secular." All is religious. If that is the case, Smith maintains, then the intellectual framework of all academic disciplines must be distinctively Christian. To deny this, he writes, is to fall victim to the modernist siren song of objective reason, which, in fact, is a pagan song in disguise. Radical Orthodoxy also challenges the church to a radical discipleship, resisting accommodation to a culture dominated by consumerism and violence.

Drawing on Augustine and Aquinas, engaged through the lenses of the Reformed thought of Calvin, Kuyper, and Dooyeweerd, Smith argues that Radical Orthodoxy is in an ideal position to articulate an old-but-new postmodern theology that resonates with the Reformed tradition.

"John Drane's survey provides an engaging general introduction to the persons, events, and cultural contexts of the Bible. Arranged historically, Drane's text takes readers through the Bible with numerous special articles that highlight historical and interpretative controversies that figure significantly in contemporary scholarship. This leading introductory textbook provides students with an accessible and critical understanding of biblical literature. Revisions to the second edition include: Rich, full-color interior designʺChapter openers listing overarching themesʺNew glossary" -- Publisher description.

"John Drane's survey provides an engaging general introduction to the persons, events, and cultural contexts of the Bible. Arranged historically, Drane's text takes readers through the Bible with numerous special articles that highlight historical and interpretative controversies that figure significantly in contemporary scholarship. This leading introductory textbook provides students with an accessible and critical understanding of biblical literature. Revisions to the second edition include: Rich, full-color interior designʺChapter openers listing overarching themesʺNew glossary" -- Publisher description.

In this revised edition of Introduction to Christian Worship, first published in 1980, James F. White traces the development and current practices of the main forms of Christian worship, and includes discussion of the newest service books of the principal churches of North America and the British Isles. Time, space, daily public prayer, the Service of the Word, sacraments in general, Christian initiation, eucharist, and journeys and passages of the Christian life are discussed from historical, theological, and pastoral perspectives. Throughout, technical terms used in the study and practice of Christian worship are clarified. - Back cover.

A Christianity Today Book of the Year: "An excellent book for anyone interested in the Bible both as a work of history and a testament of faith." — Publishers Weekly In this authoritative, bold, and balanced book, renowned U.S. News & World Report religion writer Jeffrey L. Sheler sifts through the claims and counterclaims of contemporary biblical studies. After carefully investigating the full spectrum of cutting-edge research and conflicting reports, he challenges the popular perception that the credibility of the Bible has been seriously undermined by critical scholarship. Rather, he concludes that the weight of the historical evidence upholds the essential truth of Exodus, the Gospel accounts of Jesus, and other vital elements of the Bible. The author draws extensively from his own interviews with leading Bible experts and on-site reports from Israel and Egypt in his examination of scholarship's hot-button issues, including: *Dramatic archaeological discoveries that both affirm and challenge the history in the Bible *The controversial quest for the historical Jesus and its sometimes-flawed arguments and skeptical assumptions regarding the reliability of the Gospels *The amazing revelations of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient texts that profoundly influence our understanding of the Bible *The mysterious phenomenon of the Bible Code and why there may be far less to its doomsday prophecies than meets the eye Written in clear, compelling prose, Is the Bible True? presents a sophisticated analysis informed by important scholarly work in lucid, accessible terms.

2011 Reprint of 1963 American Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This work combines a scholar's research and a Christian's interpretations with popular history's readability. It is a definitive source book on the history of ancient Israel from the Exodus to the Fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Bruce does not deal with Israel as an isolated unit. Rather, he deals with Israel from the standpoint of its historical interaction with its almost forgotten neighbors. The detailed genealogical and chronological tables which add so much to the value of this book were compiled by the author himself after intensive research.

Professional sports are filled with gifted athletes-athletes that God has blessed with tremendous talent and ability. Eugene Robinson is not the fastest-he doesn't have great hands-but he's smart and he's a natural leader. He has never focused on what God hasn't blessed him with, but has, maximized the talents that God has given him. It Takes Endurance details Eugene's rise to the top in his profession-and describes how anyone willing to endure and persevere can succeed.

From a question-and-answer session with young people comes a book that is relevant to everyone. Respected theologian J.I. Packer offers sage and practical advice to answer earthly and contemporary questions confronting Christians today. His warm, personable style makes even the most challenging issues of faith accessible to readers.

Jiwa berbicara dalam bahasa yang melampaui kata-kata—bahasa hati yang menghubungkan manusia dengan dirinya sendiri, sesama, alam semesta, dan Sang Pencipta. Buku ini menjadi panduan mendalam untuk menyelami komunikasi jiwa, membuka pintu menuju hidup yang lebih sehat, harmonis, dan penuh makna. Dengan memadukan kebijaksanaan spiritual, ilmu pengetahuan, dan pengalaman nyata, dr. Maximus Mujur, SpOG, dalam konsultasi dengan Antonius Porat, mengajak pembaca menemukan keseimbangan hidup secara holistik. Dari penyembuhan luka batin hingga pembentukan relasi sosial yang sehat, dari dinamika keluarga hingga pelayanan di tengah masyarakat, Komunikasi Jiwa menunjukkan bahwa setiap interaksi adalah peluang untuk bertumbuh dan mengalami transformasi. Melalui kisah-kisah inspiratif dan refleksi yang menyentuh, buku ini mengajak kita memahami bagaimana komunikasi jiwa dapat mengubah kemarahan menjadi kasih, luka menjadi kekuatan, dan kegelisahan menjadi damai. Inilah undangan untuk menapaki perjalanan spiritual yang menyembuhkan, memperkuat iman, dan membangun relasi kasih dengan seluruh ciptaan.

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