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 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 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 the Bible
Author: Howard Clark Kee
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2007-11-19
Total Pages: 734
ISBN-13: 9780521869973
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Cambridge Companion to the Bible, Second Edition focuses on the ever-changing social and cultural contexts in which the biblical authors and their original readers lived. The authors of the first edition were chosen for their internationally recognized expertise in their respective fields: the history and literature of Israel; postbiblical Judaism; biblical archaeology; and the origins and early literature of Christianity. In this second edition, all of their chapters have been updated and thoroughly revised, with a view towards better investigating the social histories embedded in the biblical texts and incorporating the most recent archaeological discoveries from the Ancient Near East and Hellenistic worlds.
The Cambridge Companion to Christian Doctrine
Author: Colin E. Gunton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1997-06-19
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 1107493781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat is Christian doctrine? The fourteen specially commissioned essays in this book serve to give an answer to many aspects of that question. Written by leading theologians from America and Britain, the essays place doctrine in its setting - what it has been historically, and how it relates to other forms of culture - and outline central features of its content. They attempt to answer questions such as 'what has, and does, Christian doctrine teach about God, the creation, the human condition and human behaviour?' and 'what is the part played in Christian doctrine by the Trinity, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit?' New readers will find this an accessible and stimulating introduction to the main themes of Christian doctrine, while advanced students will find a useful summary of recent developments which demonstrates the variety, coherence and intellectual vitality of contemporary Christian thought.
The 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 Miracles
Author: Graham H. Twelftree
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 355
ISBN-13: 0521899869
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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 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 Christian Political Theology
Author: Craig Hovey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2015-11-20
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1107052742
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume explores contemporary Christian political theology, discussing its traditional sources, its emergence as a discipline, and its key issues.
