One of America's leading pastoral counselors draws on the most recent psychological insights to describe in everyday language common personality disorders that make human interaction so difficult. Dr. Oates focuses on eight 'ways of life' that are observed in parents, teacher, employers, employees, pastors, and members of the congregation: in short, throughout all walks of life. He examines the reasons why individuals develop as they do and ...

This book argues that Aristotle used "the most traditional Greek ideas about the gods" to develop and defend his physical, metaphysical, and ethical teachings. This revolutionary thesis stands in stark contrast to studies of Aristotle's texts that normally portray him as a "natural theologian" using rational tools to elaborate his own conception of God or the gods. Bodeus argues that Aristotle is more closely aligned with popular Greek religion ...

A genealogy of the English Bible from the first translation to the present. Presented on a single sheet. ...

"At the Origins of Christian Worship" can deepen readers' understanding of early Christian worship by setting it within the context of the Roman world in which it developed. Hurtado highlights the two central characteristics of earliest Christian worship: its exclusive rejection of the ancient-world gods and its inclusion of Christ with God as the focus of devotion. ...

A distinguished scholar places the Reformation movement in its medieval context. Oberman's discerning perspective illuminates the modern student in regard to the multi-faceted historical-cultural context out of which the Reformation arose. "This splendid volume includes essays ranging in time from the fourteenth century to Calvin. . . ".--Gordon Rupp, University of Cambridge. ...

If you've ever thought about community, whether as a lifestyle or simply as an expression of deeper fellowship with others, this book is essential reading. In the fifteen years since it first appeared in English, it has become "the" classic text on the subject -- read, dog-eared, borrowed, and discussed.<P>Vanier is not a rosy idealist. That is because his writing is based not on theories, but on a wealth of wisdom gleaned over many years ...

An examination of the doctrines and practices of the health and wealth gospel movement, calls for religious pluralism, the emergence of the neo-pagan mind-set, and the growth of universalism. ...

These titles have all been written with the goal of bringing the average believer to an understanding of basic Christian truths. In these essential volumes, you will find materials helpful to ministers and laypersons alike. Written in an understandable style, they make ideal texts for equipping the saints to be all that they can be in the Kingdom of God. ...

This series focuses on Jesus' prayer, "May they all be one." It presents, among others, the writings of Chiara Lubich, foundress of the Focolare Movement, whose profound and modern spirituality addresses the need of unity in our times. ...

Biography of Witherspoon, who was president of the College of New Jersey (Princeton U.) and signer of the Declaration of Independence. It specifically treats his view on piety (that is, the way the Christian life should be lived) for laity, ministers, and public citizens. ...