2 Volumes, Requested by Tim Griffith Requested by Peter Escalante In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You’ll find…
Requested by Peter Escalante This one-volume introduction to systematic theology draws deeply on the catholic and Reformed heritage to present the major doctrines of the Christian faith, displaying the power of theological retrieval for the church’s renewal. Leading Reformed theologians, such as Kevin Vanhoozer, John Webster, Michael Horton, and Oliver Crisp, offer the state of…
Requested by Dr. Schlect Evangelical Christianity is a paradox. Evangelicals are radically individualist, but devoted to community and family. They believe in the transformative power of a personal relationship with God, but are wary of religious enthusiasm. They are deeply skeptical of secular reason, but eager to find scientific proof that the Bible is true.…
Requested by Mr. Escalante The mystery of Almighty God is most properly an explication of the oneness of God, tying the faith of the church to the bedrock of Israel’s confession of the LORD of the covenant, the LORD of our Lord Jesus Christ. The doctrine of divine attributes, then, is set out as a…
Requested by Helen Howell Shakespeare’s works, Charlton Heston said, are “the measuring stick against which you measure an actor’s work.” Heston made his Broadway debut against that measuring stick, appearing in a supporting role in _Antony and Cleopatra_. Twenty-five years later, he was one of the world’s biggest stars when he brought his authoritative presence…
Requested by Helen Howell Requested by Dr. Schlect Winner of the Frank S. and Elizabeth D. Brewer Best First Book Prize of the American Society of Church History Society for U. S. Intellectual History Notable Title in American Intellectual History The story of liberal religion in the twentieth century, Matthew S. Hedstrom contends, is a…
Helen Howell Atheists talk a lot about the importance of skepticism. But the truth is, they’re not nearly skeptical enough. While they champion the importance of a critical stance toward religion, they often fail to take that same stance toward their own beliefs. Â This double standard results in grandiose claims about the certainty of unbelief.…
Requested by Jonathan McIntosh Calhoun examines the centuries-old paradigm of just war theory to determine whether modern ‘just war’ rationalizations constitute sound justifications or pro-military propaganda. Her work reveals how the practice of modern war contradicts the most basic values and principles of modern Western democracies. Selected by Tim Edwards Winner of a 2004 ECPA…
Requested by Jayson Grieser When _After Virtue_ first appeared in 1981, it was recognized as a significant and potentially controversial critique of contemporary moral philosophy. _Newsweek _called it “a stunning new study of ethics by one of the foremost moral philosophers in the English-speaking world.” Since that time, the book has been translated into more…
Dr. Macintosh Osborne’s scholarship is impeccable, and the book offers an accurate and carefully analyzed account of an important topic in the thought of three of the most important figures of the High Middle Ages. Mr. Appel What is the status of baptized children when it comes to the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper? Are…
Selected by Tim Edwards Enter the classroom of John Goldingay, one of today’s premier biblical interpreters, and begin the adventure of exploring the Bible’s First Testament. Some Old Testament introductions tell you what you could have seen for yourself. They might recount in detail what other scholars have said, and then tell you what you…
Requested by Doug Wilson There were theological and spiritual giants in the earth in the days of the English Puritans, and Stephen Charnock (1628-80) was prominent among them. His Works present a feast of rich teaching and exposition, characterized throughout by sound theology, profound thought, and an imaginative style. The five volumes now reprinted from…
Requested by Jonathan McIntosh This text is a translation of Wolfgang Musculus’ commentary on Psalm 15 and his related appendices on the topics of oaths and usury. In these selections from his expansive exegetical work, Musculus presents a theological exposition of the psalm and gives guidance in matters of enduring relevance for Christian living—particularly how…
Requested by Mitch Stokes “Disagreement is common: even informed, intelligent, and generally reasonable people often come to different conclusions when confronted with what seems to be the same evidence. Can the competing conclusions be reasonable? If not, what can we reasonably think about the situation? This volume examines the epistemology of disagreement. Philosophical questions about…
Spectacular gun battles, epic-sized heroes and an all-star cast that includes Academy Award (r) winners Yul Brynner* and James Coburn**, together with Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach and Charles Bronson, make The Magnificent Seven a legend among westerns. Spawning three sequels and a successful television series, and featuring Elmer Bernstein’s Oscar (r)-nominated*** score, thisstunning remake of…
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