Cruelty of Heresy: An Affirmation of Christian Orthodoxy (Allison C. Fitzsimons)(Paperback)

Cruelty of Heresy: An Affirmation of Christian Orthodoxy (Allison C. Fitzsimons)(Paperback)

Ancient heresies have modern expressions that influence our churches and culture, creating cruel dilemmas for today's Christian in the form of error, sin, and various distortions on orthodox faith. In Cruelty of Heresy, Bishop Allison captures the drama and relevance of the Councils of the fourth

What Is Gnosticism? (King Karen L.)(Paperback)

A distinctive Christian heresy? A competitor of burgeoning Christianity? A pre-Christian folk religion traceable to 'Oriental syncretism'? How do we account for the disparate ideas, writings, and practices that have been placed under the Gnostic rubric? To do so, Karen King says, we must first

Modern Orthodox Theology: Behold, I Make All Things New (Ladouceur Paul)(Paperback)

Modern Orthodox theology represents a continuity of the Eastern Christian theological tradition stretching back to the early Church and especially to the Ancient Fathers of the Church. This volume considers the full range of modern Orthodox theology. The first chapters of the book offer a

Understanding Christian Leadership (Parkinson Ian)(Paperback)

Understanding Christian Leadership offers an examination of a distinctly Christian understanding of leadership offering a critical appraisal of insights from secular theories of leadership, exploring biblical and other theological insights into the nature and practice of leadership. Whilst arguing

Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology (Louth Andrew)(Paperback)

With an estimated 250 million adherents, the Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian body in the world. This absorbing account of the essential elements of Eastern Orthodox thought deals with the Trinity, Christ, sin, humanity and creation as well as praying, icons, the sacraments and

Answering Islam: The Crescent in Light of the Cross (Geisler Norman L.)(Paperback)

Answering Islam evaluates the claims of orthodox Islam from a Christian point of view, appealing especially to the Qur'an and the Bible. The authors, a Christian apologist and a former Muslim, provide apologetic answers to prepare Christians for ministry in the Islamic context. This second edition

The Arena: Guidelines for Spiritual and Monastic Life (Brianchaninov Ignatius)(Paperback)

One of the most important and accessible texts of Eastern Orthodox Christian teaching on the spiritual life, this book draws upon the ascetic and mystical doctrine of the Greek Fathers and greats of the Orthodox Christian church. In an age alienated from spiritual culture and rooted in materialism,

The Monstrosity of Christ: Paradox or Dialectic? (Zizek Slavoj)(Paperback)

A militant Marxist atheist and a 'Radical Orthodox' Christian theologian square off on everything from the meaning of theology and Christ to the war machine of corporate mafia.'What matters is not so much that Zizek is endorsing a demythologized, disenchanted Christianity without transcendence, as

Christian Theology: An Introduction (McGrath Alister E.)(Paperback)

Christian Theology: An Introduction, one of the most internationally-acclaimed Christian theology textbooks in use, has been completely rewritten for the 6th edition. It now features new and extended material and companion resources, ensuring it retains its reputation as the ideal introduction for

Teachings of the Christian Mystics (Harvey Andrew)(Paperback)

An anthology of excerpts and scriptures from a diverse selection of Christian mystics such as Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, Bede Griffiths, and many others. The Christian mystics are the treasure of Western civilization--yet they remain

The Radical Orthodoxy Reader (Milbank John)(Paperback)

The Radical Orthodoxy Reader presents a selection of key readings in the field of Radical Orthodoxy, the most influential theological movement in contemporary academic theology. Radical Orthodoxy draws on pre-Enlightenment theology and philosophy to engage critically with the assumption and

Beginning C# 2008: From Novice to Professional (Gross Christian)(Paperback)

Beginning C# 2008, Second Edition, is an expansion and update of Apress's existing Beginning C# 2008 book, written by the same author in the same focused style. It aims to teach novice programmers everything they need to know in order to use the new .NET 3.5 Framework to their best

OUR KIND OF CRUELTY (HALL ARAMINTA)(Paperback)

The Affirmation of Life: Nietzsche on Overcoming Nihilism (Reginster Bernard)(Paperback)

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Hardy Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

'Thomas Hardy's thrilling story of seduction, murder, cruelty and betrayal' The TimesTess is an innocent young girl until the day she goes to visit her rich 'relatives', the

A Christian's Pocket Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology: An Evangelical Perspective (Kantartzis Panagioti)(Paperback)

We may associate a number of images with the Eastern Orthodox church - ornate church buildings, services with candles and incense, men wearing embellished robes - but what does the Eastern Orthodox church actually believe? What are the similarities and differences between them and western

Affirmation (Priest Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

THE AFFIRMATION is a haunting thriller; a compulsive, dream-like novel from one of Britain's most exciting

Albigensian Crusade (Sumption Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

In twelfth century Languedoc a subversive heresy of Eastern origin flourished to an extraordinary degree. The Albingenses believed that the world was created by an evil spirit, and that all worldly things - including the Church - were by nature sinful. This title examines the roots of the

Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology (McIntosh Mark A.)(Paperback)

Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology is an imaginative and lively analysis of the Christian way of thinking, offering vivid and informing insight into the history and practice of Christian theology. An innovative textbook offering a complete and dedicated guide to understanding

For Love of Animals: Christian Ethics, Consistent Action (Camosy Charles C.)(Paperback)

For Love of Animals is an honest and thoughtful look at our responsibility as Christians with respect to animals. Many Christians misunderstand both history and their own tradition in thinking about animals. They are joined by prominent secular thinkers who blame Christianity for the Western

The Church: An Introduction (Allison Gregg R.)(Paperback)

What comes to mind when you think of the word church? In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps define the church and its mission by presenting an overview of the specific doctrines and practices of different churches and denominations. He lays a basic foundation for better understanding the common

The Right Sort of Man: A Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery (Montclair Allison)(Paperback)

From debut author Allison Montclair comes an engrossing historical mystery novel set in post-war London, The Right Sort of Man. In a London slowly recovering from World War II, two very different women join forces to launch a business venture in the heart of Mayfair--The Right Sort Marriage Bureau

The Big Book of Christian Apologetics: An A to Z Guide (Geisler Norman L.)(Paperback)

The Big Book of Christian Apologetics is a comprehensive resource designed to equip motivated believers with information to help defend and explain their faith. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to Christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical passages,

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (Livingstone E. a.)(Paperback)

Based on the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, this is an indispensable guide for both students and the general reader. Over 6,000 entries provide authoritative coverage of theology, patristic scholarship, churches and denominations across the world, canon law, and the