The Cambridge Companion to Jesus
Author: Markus Bockmuehl
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2001-11-08
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9780521796781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Companion offers an integrated introduction to the study of Jesus.
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The Cambridge Companion to the Trinity
Author: Peter C. Phan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011-06-30
Total Pages: 433
ISBN-13: 110749544X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow do Christians reconcile their belief in one God with the concept of three divine 'persons'? This Companion provides an overview of how the Christian doctrine of the Trinity has been understood and articulated in the last two thousand years. The Trinitarian theologies of key theologians, from the New Testament to the twentieth century, are carefully examined and the doctrine of the Trinity is brought into dialogue with non-Christian religions as well as with other Christian beliefs. Authors from a range of denominational backgrounds explore the importance of Trinitarian thought, locating the Trinity within the wider context of systematic theology. Contemporary theology has seen a widespread revival of the doctrine of the Trinity and this book incorporates the most recent developments in the scholarship.
The Cambridge Companion to the Jesuits
Author: Thomas Worcester
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2008-03-20
Total Pages: 552
ISBN-13: 113982774X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIgnatius of Loyola (1491–1556) obtained papal approval in 1540 for a new international religious order called the Society of Jesus. Until the mid-1700s the 'Jesuits' were active in many parts of Europe and far beyond. Gaining both friends and enemies in response to their work as teachers, scholars, writers, preachers, missionaries and spiritual directors, the Jesuits were formally suppressed by Pope Clement XIV in 1773 and restored by Pope Pius VII in 1814. The Society of Jesus then grew until the 1960s; it has more recently experienced declining membership in Europe and North America, but expansion in other parts of the world. This Companion examines the religious and cultural significance of the Jesuits. The first four sections treat the period prior to the Suppression, while section five examines the Suppression and some of the challenges and opportunities of the restored Society of Jesus up to the present.
The Cambridge Companion to Miracles
Author: Graham H. Twelftree
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 355
ISBN-13: 0521899869
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Cambridge Companion to the Gospels
Author: Stephen C. Barton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2021-08-19
Total Pages: 375
ISBN-13: 9781108458870
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThroughout the history of Christianity, the four canonical gospels have proven to be vital resources for Christian thought and practice, and an inspiration for humanistic culture generally. Indeed, the gospels and their interpretation have had a profound impact on theology, philosophy, the sciences, ethics, worship, architecture, and the creative arts. Building on the strengths of the first edition, The Cambridge Companion to the Gospels, 2nd edition, takes account of new directions in gospels research, notably: the milieu in which the gospels were read, copied, and circulated alongside non-canonical gospels; renewed debates about the sources of the gospels and their interrelations; how central gospel themes are illuminated by a variety of critical approaches and theological readings; the reception of the gospels over time and in various media; and how the gospels give insight into the human condition.
The Cambridge Companion to St Paul
Author: James D. G. Dunn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003-10-16
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9780521786942
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe apostle Paul has been justifiably described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they shaped Christian thinking from the beginning. As a missionary, theologian and pastor Paul's own wrestling with theological and ethical questions of his day is paradigmatic for Christian theology, not least for Christianity's own identity and continuing relationship with Judaism. The Cambridge Companion to St Paul provides an important assessment of this apostle and a fresh appreciation of his continuing significance today. With eighteen chapters written by a team of leading international specialists on Paul, the Companion provides a sympathetic and critical overview of the apostle, covering his life and work, his letters and his theology. The volume will provide an invaluable starting point and helpful cross check for subsequent studies.
The Cambridge Companion to Orthodox Christian Theology
Author: Elizabeth Theokritoff
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2008-12-18
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 1139827944
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOrthodox Christian theology is often presented as the direct inheritor of the doctrine and tradition of the early Church. But continuity with the past is only part of the truth; it would be false to conclude that the eastern section of the Christian Church is in any way static. Orthodoxy, building on its patristic foundations, has blossomed in the modern period. This volume focuses on the way Orthodox theological tradition is understood and lived today. It explores the Orthodox understanding of what theology is: an expression of the Church's life of prayer, both corporate and personal, from which it can never be separated. Besides discussing aspects of doctrine, the book portrays the main figures, themes and developments that have shaped Orthodox thought. There is particular focus on the Russian and Greek traditions, as well as the dynamic but less well-known Antiochian tradition and the Orthodox presence in the West.
The Cambridge Companion to the Bible and Literature
Author: Calum Carmichael
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-03-26
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 1108422950
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamines the varied, enormously sophisticated contents of the Bible and sees how certain Western authors were inspired by them.
The Cambridge Companion to John Calvin
Author: Donald K. McKim
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2004-06-17
Total Pages: 531
ISBN-13: 1107494680
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJohn Calvin (1509–64) stands with Martin Luther (1483–1546) as the premier theologian of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation. Calvin's thought spread throughout Europe to the New World and later throughout the whole world. His insights and influence continue to endure today, presenting a model of theological scholarship grounded in Scripture as well as providing nurture for Christian believers within churches across the globe. Dr Donald K. McKim gathers together an international array of major Calvin scholars to consider phases of Calvin's theological thought and influence. Historians and theologians meet to present a full picture of Calvin's contexts, the major themes in Calvin's writings, and the ways in which his thought spread and has increasing importance. Chapters serve as guides to their topics and provide further readings for additional study. This is an accessible introduction to this significant Protestant reformer and will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike.
The Cambridge Companion to Black Theology
Author: Dwight N. Hopkins
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-07-26
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 052170569X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive look at black theology and its connection with major doctrinal themes within Christianity from a global perspective.
