Born into a loving family, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) pursued a life as a pastor, teacher, theologian—and spy. He spoke out about the trouble in Germany when Adolph Hitler came to power, urging the Christian church to rescue disparaged people groups and resist Hitler’s evil empire. Accused of being a troublemaker, Dietrich continued on fear… Read more…
Martin Luther was a German monk, priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. His "Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences" (oft-titled Luther's 95 Theses) is one of the most influential documents in Christendom. Disputing the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money… Read more…
“In writing this Guidebook,” Bavinck says in his preface, “I had in mind, the pupils in the highest classes of our Christian gymnasium, public schools, in the education of teachers, and in normal schools, etc. and moreover those who desire to understand the main content of our Christian, Reformed confession of faith through a not too comprehensive or e… Read more…
Darby's New Translation was published in 1871 in response to the increased need for new and accurate English translations of the Bible. A tireless minister to the Brethren assemblies of England and the European Continent, John Nelson Darby had previously translated the Bible into German and French to meet the needs of assemblies there. His stat… Read more…
In this revised and expanded edition of Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers, Michael J. Gorman presents a straightforward approach to the complex task of biblical exegesis.
Designed for students, teachers, and ministers, this hands-on guide breaks the task down into seven distinct elements. For each of t… Read more…
With its scholarly discussions of myth, German idealist philosophy, negative theology, and mysticism, shot through with reflections on personal religious experiences, Unfading Light documents what a life in Orthodoxy came to mean for Sergius Bulgakov on the tumultuous eve of the 1917 October Revolution. Written in the final decade of the Russian Silver Age, … Read more…
This volume offers a unique approach to the study of the great German reformer, Martin Luther. Robert Kolb and Charles Arand offer an introduction to two significant themes that form the heart of Luther's theology.The first theme concerns what it means to be truly human. For Luther, "passive righteousness" described the believer's response to God'… Read more…
Adolf Hitler: Evil, hatred, pride, and destruction. Jesus Christ: Peace, love, humility, and life. What could they possibly have to talk about? In this compelling dialogue, two men of contrasting values meet face-to-face. They address fundamental issues of life and death, the evil of violence in light of the value of human life, and the tim… Read more…
This is a completely new, extremely readable translation of the famous German theologian Adolph Schlatter's challenge to true daily discipleship. With 366 daily readings, Do We Know Jesus?: Daily Insights for the Mind and Soul provides the practical way to know, trust and follow Jesus. Known for his keen intellect and evangelical piety, Schlatt… Read more…
The Professor’s Puzzle is designed as a handbook for new and aspiring professors to help them transition from the independent research of their doctoral program to classroom teaching. Unfortunately, acquiring a Ph.D. often does not involve real preparation for teaching. One cannot assume that mastering content necessarily means one is qualified to teac… Read more…
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