Reimagining Apologetics: The Beauty of Faith in a Secular Age (Bailey Justin Ariel)(Paperback)

Reimagining Apologetics: The Beauty of Faith in a Secular Age (Bailey Justin Ariel)(Paperback)

How should one proclaim of the gospel of Jesus Christ in a secular age? For many Christians, the traditional approach of apologetics has grown stale. In light of the current secular climate, as described by Charles Taylor and others, rhetorical strategies that previously served the church and

The Pastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People Who No Longer Need a God (Root Andrew)(Paperback)

Academy of Parish Clergy 2020 Top Ten Book for Parish MinistryIn Faith Formation in a Secular Age, the first book in his Ministry in a Secular Age trilogy, Andrew Root offered an alternative take on the issue of youth drifting away from the church and articulated how faith can be formed in our

Classical Apologetics: A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics (Gerstner John H.)(Paperback)

A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics.Must a person accept Christianity on faith alone, or is there a reasoned defense for being a Christian? The authors of this book hold that Christianity is eminently reasonable. The primacy of the mind in the

Faith Formation in a Secular Age: Responding to the Church's Obsession with Youthfulness (Root Andrew)(Paperback)

A Top Ten Book for Parish Ministry in 2017, Academy of Parish ClergyThe loss or disaffiliation of young adults is a much-discussed topic in churches today. Many faith-formation programs focus on keeping the young, believing the youthful spirit will save the church. But do these programs have more

Saving Faith: Making Religious Pluralism an American Value at the Dawn of the Secular Age (Mislin David)(Pevná vazba)

In Saving Faith, David Mislin chronicles the transformative historical moment when Americans began to reimagine their nation as one strengthened by the diverse faiths of its peoples. Between 1875 and 1925, liberal Protestant leaders abandoned religious exclusivism and leveraged their considerable

Sacred and Secular Transactions in the Age of Shakespeare (Brokaw Katherine Steele)(Paperback)

The term 'secular' inspires thinking about disenchantment, periodization, modernity, and subjectivity. The essays in Sacred and Secular Transactions in the Age of Shakespeare argue that Shakespeare's plays present 'secularization' not only as a historical narrative of progress but also as a

Reforming Apologetics: Retrieving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith (Fesko J. V.)(Paperback)

Challenging the dominant Van Tillian approach in Reformed apologetics, this book by a leading expert in contemporary Reformed theology sets forth the principles that undergird a classic Reformed approach. J. V. Fesko's detailed exegetical, theological, and historical argument takes as its starting

Dear Pilgrims (None) (Deane John F.)(Paperback)

A fresh, contemporary take on the Christian faith in an increasingly secular world from one of Ireland's leading poets - a timely collection for our unstable and cynical

Just Living: Faith and Community in an Age of Consumerism (Valerio Ruth)(Paperback)

Globalisation and consumerism affect every area of our lives. But it's not just about shopping; these powerful forces shape our personal lives, how we relate to one another, how we view the world - and they are having a seriously detrimental impact both on the lives of the global poor, and on the

Beauty in the Broken Places: A Memoir of Love, Faith, and Resilience (Pataki Allison)(Paperback)

'An inspiring, intimate memoir about faith, resilience and the tenacity of love.'--People 'In this emotional tale, a young couple see their lives changed in the blink of an eye--and learn to find love again.'--US Weekly Five months pregnant, on a flight to their 'babymoon,' Allison Pataki turned

Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith (Wallace J. Warner)(Paperback)

Forensic Faith: Christian Apologetics for people seeking truth. Discover the captivating secrets of Christian apologetics, and dive deep into the realm of forensic faith with this compelling book. Embark on an adventure where truth-seeking becomes your duty as a Christian apologist. Uncover the

Faith and Resistance in the Age of Trump (De La Torre Miguel A.)(Paperback)

Many people of faith have identified the election of Donald Trump as a confessional crisis--a moment that calls into question the deepest meaning of our religious claims and values. This book gathers reflections by a range of scholars and activists from numerous religious and denominational

God for a Secular Society: The Public Relevance of Theology (Moltmann Jrgen)(Paperback)

In this masterful analysis of the religious and political dilemmas at the end of the modern age, world-renowned theologian Jrgen Moltmann assays the vaulting dreams and colossal failures of our time. He asks how we came to this point, and he argues strenuously for Christian discipleship and public

Seventh Ray - Revealer of the New Age (Bailey Alice A.)(Paperback)

On Not Dying: Secular Immortality in the Age of Technoscience (Farman Abou)(Paperback)

An ethnographic exploration of technoscientific immortality Immortality has long been considered the domain of religion. But immortality projects have gained increasing legitimacy and power in the world of science and technology. With recent rapid advances in biology, nanotechnology, and

Religious Difference in a Secular Age: A Minority Report (Mahmood Saba)(Paperback)

How secular governance in the Middle East is making life worse--not better--for religious minoritiesThe plight of religious minorities in the Middle East is often attributed to the failure of secularism to take root in the region. Religious Difference in a Secular Age challenges this assessment by

How the Streets Were Made: Housing Segregation and Black Life in America (Bailey Yelena)(Paperback)

In this book, Yelena Bailey examines the creation of 'the streets' not just as a physical, racialized space produced by segregationist policies but also as a sociocultural entity that has influenced our understanding of blackness in America for decades. Drawing from fields such as media studies,

A Book Forged in Hell: Spinoza's Scandalous Treatise and the Birth of the Secular Age (Nadler Steven)(Paperback)

The story of one of the most important--and incendiary--books in Western history When it appeared in 1670, Baruch Spinoza's Theological-Political Treatise was denounced as the most dangerous book ever published--'godless,' 'full of abominations,' 'a book forged in hell . . . by the devil himself.'

Wisdom from Babylon: Leadership for the Church in a Secular Age (Smith Gordon T.)(Paperback)

What does it mean to provide leadership for the church in an increasingly secular context? When religion is privatized and secularism reigns in the public square, Christians are often drawn toward either individualist escapism or constant cultural warfare. But might this context instead offer a

Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith (Kreeft Peter)(Paperback)

Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs, including key distinctively Catholic doctrines. Also included is a

Discipleship, Secularity, and the Modern Self: Dancing to Silent Music (Merkle Judith A.)(Paperback)

Judith A. Merkle examines the situation of Christian spirituality today, in a secular age, through the images of dance, silence, and music. Drawing on the work of Charles Taylor as well as core aspects of the tradition of Christian theology on discipleship, Merkle asks how these new conditions

Sabbath Rest: The Beauty of God's Rhythm for a Digital Age (Scarlata Mark)(Paperback)

Why is sabbath so critical for the life of faith? And where does sabbath rest fit into a restless, 'always-on' society? Sabbath Rest considers the theological foundations of Christian sabbath-keeping, in first and second temple Judaism, New Testament Christianity and in the early church. Exploring

God's Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty (Broocks Rice)(Paperback)

The evidence behind the hit movie! God's Not Dead is apologetics for the twenty-first century, presented in clear and easy-to-follow terms. Learn to defend your faith in a world that's determined to tear it down.The goal of God's Not Dead is straightforward: to help readers develop a faith that is

The Congregation in a Secular Age: Keeping Sacred Time Against the Speed of Modern Life (Root Andrew)(Paperback)

Academy of Parish Clergy 2022 Top Ten Book for Parish MinistryChurches often realize they need to change. But if they're not careful, the way they change can hurt more than help.Leading practical theologian Andrew Root offers a new paradigm for understanding the congregation in contemporary