Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically (Jones Beth Felker)(Paperback)

Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically (Jones Beth Felker)(Paperback)

This introductory theology text explains key concepts in Christian doctrine and shows that doctrine is integrally linked to the practical realities of Christian life. In order to grow into more faithful practitioners of Christianity, we need to engage in the practice of learning doctrine and

Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction (Williamson Beth)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction decodes the key themes, signs, and symbols found in Christian art: the Eucharist, the image of the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, the Saints, Old and New Testament narrative imagery, and iconography. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian

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

Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology (Boehmer Christian G.)(Paperback)

Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology gives undergraduate students an overview of the fundamental ideas behind the geometric theory of gravitation and spacetime. Through pointers on how to modify and generalise Einstein's theory to enhance understanding, it provides a link between

An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better (Lau J. Y. F.)(Paperback)

A valuable guide on creativity and critical thinking to improve reasoning and decision-making skillsCritical thinking skills are essential in virtually any field of study or practice where individuals need to communicate ideas, make decisions, and analyze and solve problems. An Introduction to

An Introduction to Political Geography: Space, Place and Politics (Jones Martin)(Paperback)

Critical Thinking - An Introduction to the Basic Skills (Hughes William)(Paperback / softback)

A comprehensive and accessible introduction to the essential skills required to make strong arguments. The authors provide a thorough treatment of such topics as deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies, the importance of inference, how to recognize and avoid ambiguity, and how to

Annotation (Kalir Remi H.)(Paperback)

An introduction to annotation as a genre--a synthesis of reading, thinking, writing, and communication--and its significance in scholarship and everyday life. Annotation--the addition of a note to a text--is an everyday and social activity that provides information, shares commentary, sparks

Exploring Christian Ethics - An Introduction to Key Methods and Debates (Hovey Craig)(Paperback / softback)

A fresh, engaging and thoroughly biblical account of Christian ethics for the twenty-first

Introduction to the Apocrypha: Jewish Books in Christian Bibles (Wills Lawrence M.)(Paperback)

Challenging the way Christian and non-Christian readers think about the Apocrypha, this is an ambitious introduction to the deuterocanonical texts of the Christian Old Testaments. Lawrence Wills introduces these texts in their original Jewish environment while addressing the very different roles

An Introduction to the Old Testament, Third Edition: The Canon and Christian Imagination (Brueggemann Walter)(Paperback)

In this updated edition of the popular textbook An Introduction to the Old Testament, Walter Brueggemann and Tod Linafelt introduce the reader to the broad theological scope of the Old Testament, treating some of the most important issues and methods in contemporary biblical interpretation. This

The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication (Cairo Alberto)(Paperback)

The Truthful Art is an introduction to quantitative thinking and statistical and cartographical representation written specifically for journalists and designers. A follow-up to The Functional Art, it goes into the specifics of how to create functional charts, maps, and graphs. Part 1 in The

An Introduction to Pentecostalism (Anderson Allan Heaton)(Paperback)

Pentecostalism has become the fastest growing Christian movement, particularly outside Europe, and Allan Heaton Anderson is one of the foremost scholars of this phenomenon. His innovative interpretation of Pentecostalism focuses on the serious contribution made by both western and Majority World

Critical Thinking: An Introduction (Fisher Alec)(Paperback)

This second edition has been extensively revised with updated examples and a brand new chapter on how to obtain reliable information from the internet. Studying critical thinking involves trying to change the ways in which most of us think. In this second edition of the popular 'Critical Thinking:

The World of Rome: An Introduction to Roman Culture (Jones Peter V.)(Paperback)

The World of Rome is an introduction to the history and culture of Rome for anyone seriously interested in the ancient world. It covers all aspects of the city--its rise to power, what made it great and why it still engages and challenges us today. Frequent quotations from ancient writers and

Developing Thinking and Understanding in Young Children: An Introduction for Students (Robson Sue)(Paperback)

The third edition of this essential book presents a comprehensive and accessible overview of contemporary theory and research about young children's developing thinking and understanding. Sue Robson's detailed exploration of the ideas and theories is enlivened by transcripts of children's

Temple Theology - An Introduction (Barker Margaret)(Paperback)

How was it early Christian reflection on Jesus emerged so rapidly and with such a high degree of definition? What patterns of interpretation, already in known in late second temple Palestine, crystallized around the person of Jesus Christ and his work? Margaret Barker believes that Christian

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief (Frame John M.)(Paperback)

'Systematic Theology' is the culmination and creative synthesis of John Frame's writing on, teaching about, and studying of the Word of God. This magisterial opus at once biblical, clear, cogent, readable, accessible, and practical summarizes the mature thought of one of the most important and

An Introduction to the Old Testament: The Canon and Christian Imagination (Brueggemann Walter)(Paperback)

In this updated edition of the popular textbook, Walter Brueggemann and Tod Linafelt introduce the reader to the broad theological scope of the Old Testament, treating some of the most important issues and methods in contemporary biblical interpretation. This clearly written textbook focuses on the

Living Yogacara: An Introduction to Consciousness-Only Buddhism (Shun'ei Tagawa)(Paperback)

Yogacara is an influential school of Buddhist philosophy and psychology that stems from the early Indian Mahayana Buddhist tradition. The Yogacara view is based on the fundamental truth that there is nothing in the realm of human experience that is not interpreted by and dependent upon the mind

The Sanity of Belief: Why Faith Makes Sense (Edwards Simon)(Paperback)

An introduction to why Christian faith makes sense, both to the head and to the heart: written with the thinking sceptic and the spiritually curious in mind.We've all heard the arguments that Christianity is irrelevant, irrational and even immoral. But what if the Christian faith makes sense of

The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology Since 1918 (Ford David F.)(Paperback)

This popular text has been updated to ensure that it continues to provide a current and comprehensive overview of the main Christian theologies of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Each chapter is written by a leading theologian and gives a clear picture of a particular movement, topic or

An Introduction to Islamic Medicine (Khan Mohammed Salim)(Paperback)

In the centre of naturopathic and herbal medicine is a living healthcare tradition called Tibb. Prophetic medicine provided the foundation, and over time integrated elements from Egypt, India, China and classical Greece. Tibb is an Arabic word, which in difference placed has been referred to as

Tunnel and the Light: Essential Insights on Living and Dying (Kubler-Ross Elisabeth)(Paperback)

An engaging introduction to the beliefs, work, and life of psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, who 'declared war on the denial of death in America' (New York Times) The Tunnel and the Light, drawn from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's lectures on living and dying, offers an insightful introduction to her