Title: The Earthly Career of Jesus, the Christ: A Life in Chronological, Geographical and Social Context
Series: Theology
Published by: Mentor
Release Date: November 21, 2002
Contributors: Robert Duncan Culver
Genre: Theology
Pages: 272
ISBN13: 978-1857927986

A balanced blend of doctrinal, historical, archaeological, and geographical detail on the life of Jesus written in a fresh style. Culver uses his skills honed as a professor of both Biblical and Systematic Theologies to present an all-rounded book that should be an invaluable handbook on the life of Christ.

Robert Duncan Culver (1916-2015) was Professor of Theology at Wheaton College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. An author, preacher, pastor, and teacher all of his adult life right up until his 98th year.

Title: The Philokalia Volume 1
Series: Theology
Published by: Farrar, Straus and Giroux;
Release Date: January 1, 1984 U.S. Edition
Contributors: St. Nikodimos (Author), St. Makarios (Author), G.E.H. Palmer (Translator), G. E.H. Palmer (Translator), Philip Sherrard (Translator), Kallistos Ware (Translator)
Genre: Theology
Pages: 384
ISBN13: 978-0571130139

The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, then translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence in the recent history of the Orthodox Church far greater than that of any book apart from the Bible. It is concerned with themes of universal importance: how man may develop his inner powers and awake from illusion; how he may overcome fragmentation and achieve spiritual wholeness; how he may attain the life of contemplative stillness and union with God.

"This excellent English translation, which takes into account the latest scholarly research into the original works, represents a major 'gift' from the wise men of the East. The fluency of the literary style of this translation and the practical understanding that these writings reveal of the spiritual predicaments facing each Christian in every generation brings the book well within the range of the ordinary reader who seeks spiritual counsel. The complete Philokalia covers the period from the fourth to the fifteenth century. Volume One . . . takes us up to the eighth century and is thus the common heritage of Orthodox and Catholics." - Chrysostom

Review
“The Philokalia is a collection of texts written in Greek between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox tradition. Compiled in the 18th century and first published in Venice in 1782, it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches.” ―Theology Digest

“A treasure of insight, wisdom, and counsel. The translation is clear and readable.” ―Library Journal

From the Back Cover
The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by a spiritual master of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Salvonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Orthodox Church.

About the Author
G. E. H. Palmer served as a translator for Philokalia: The Complete Text.

Title: Saint Irenaeus of Lyons: Against Heresies
Series: Theology
Published by: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date: March 28, 2012
Contributors: Irenaeus of Lyons; (Author), Alexander Roberts (Editor), James Donaldson (Editor), A Cleveland Coxe (Editor)
Genre: Theology
Pages: 672
ISBN13: 978-1453624609

The complete text of Against the Heresies, with fragments of other writings. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons wrote around 180 to uphold against Gnosticism the Christian rule of faith that he had received. To vindicate the Incarnation of God in human flesh, Irenaeus described and attacked their principal doctrine, the evil origin of the natural world. Affirming the unity of Old and New Testaments, the goodness of the Creator and the created world, and finally the mystery by which human beings are perfected through participation in the divine life, the saint produced an outstanding example of early Christian biblical theology. Irenaeus stands among the best examples of the early Church fathers, for whom the doctrines of Christianity safeguard the confession of God's saving love revealed through His Incarnation as Jesus Christ.

Title: The Epic of Gilgamesh
Series: Theology
Published by: Penguin Classics
Release Date: December 30, 1960
Contributors: Anonymous (Author), N. K. Sandars (Translator)
Genre: Theology
Pages: 128
ISBN13: 978-0140441000

Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the third millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh’s grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man’s search for immortality.
N. K. Sandars’s lucid, accessible translation is prefaced by a detailed introduction that examines the narrative and historical context of the work. In addition, there is a glossary of names and a map of the Ancient Orient.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

This edition provides a prose rendering of The Epic of Gilgamesh, the cycle of poems preserved on clay tablets surviving from ancient Mesopotamia of the third mi llennium B.C. One of the best and most important pieces of epic poetry from human history, predating even Homer's Iliad by roughly 1,500 years, the Gilgamesh epic tells of the various adventures of that hero-king, including his quest for immortality, and an account of a great flood similar in many details to the Old Testament's story of Noah. The translator also provides an interesting and useful introduction explaining much about the historical context of the poem and the archeological discovery of the tablets.

Title: One Faithful Life, Hardcover: A Harmony of the Life and Letters of Paul
Series: Theology
Published by: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: April 2, 2019
Contributors: John F. MacArthur
Genre: Theology
Pages: 528
ISBN13: 978-0785229261

“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ . . .” So goes Paul’s typical self-introduction, an unassuming title for Christianity’s most influential figure apart from Christ Himself. Now, for the first time, experience Paul’s world-changing writings in the full context of his life story—from Pharisee and persecutor of the church, to broken and humbled convert, to the apostle of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

From pastor and teacher Dr. John MacArthur, One Faithful Life is the first-of-its-kind harmony of Paul’s message and life, weaving together Paul’s letters, the book of Acts, and important background information from the Gospels into a seamless, chronological narrative.

Features include:

Verse-by-verse explanations and section introductions from one of the most respected pastor-teachers of our time
New King James Version of the Scripture text
A comprehensive reading plan

Title: The Philokalia Volume 2
Series: Theology
Published by: Farrar, Straus and Giroux;
Release Date: January 1, 1984 U.S. Edition
Contributors: St. Nikodimos (Author), St. Makarios (Author), G.E.H. Palmer (Translator), G. E.H. Palmer (Translator), Philip Sherrard (Translator), Kallistos Ware (Translator)
Genre: Theology
Pages: 414
ISBN13: 978-0571154661

The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, then translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence in the recent history of the Orthodox Church far greater than that of any book apart from the Bible. It is concerned with themes of universal importance: how man may develop his inner powers and awake from illusion; how he may overcome fragmentation and achieve spiritual wholeness; how he may attain the life of contemplative stillness and union with God.

"This excellent English translation, which takes into account the latest scholarly research into the original works, represents a major 'gift' from the wise men of the East. The fluency of the literary style of this translation and the practical understanding which these writings reveal for the spiritual predicaments facing each Christian in every generation brings the book well within the range of the ordinary reader who seeks spiritual counsel. The complete Philokalia covers the period from the fourth to the fifteenth century. Volume One . . . takes us up to the eighth century and is thus the common heritage of Orthodox and Catholics." - Chrysostom

Review
“The Philokalia is a collection of texts written in Greek between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox tradition. Compiled in the 18th century and first published in Venice in 1782, it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches.” ―Theology Digest

“A treasure of insight, wisdom, and counsel. The translation is clear and readable.” ―Library Journal

From the Back Cover
The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual master of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Salvonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Orthodox Church.

About the Author
G. E. H. Palmer served as a translator for Philokalia: The Complete Text.

Title: The Modern Theologians Reader, 1st Edition
Series: Theology
Published by: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition
Release Date: December 12, 2011
Contributors: Simeon Zahl, David F. Ford (Editor), Mike Higton (Editor)
Genre: Theology
Pages: 472
ISBN13: 978-1405171106
ASIN: 1405171103

The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology Since 1918, 3rd Edition

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 individual.
  New and updated treatments of topics covered in earlier editions, with over half the chapters new to this edition or revised by new authors.
• New section singling out six classic theologians of the twentieth century.
• Expanded treatment of the natural sciences, gender, Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, and African, Asian and Evangelical theologies.
• Completely new chapters on spirituality, pastoral theology, philosophical theology, postcolonial biblical interpretation, Pentecostal theology, Islam and Christian theology, Buddhism and Christian theology, and theology and film.
• As in previous editions, the text opens with a full introduction to modern theology.
• Epilogue discussing the present situation and prospects of Christian theology in the twenty-first century.

The Modern Theologians Reader

The Modern Theologians Reader is an outstanding selection of the key writings in modern theology, with each extract introduced and annotated to support student learning.

• A unique stand-alone text which can also be used alongside the highly successful textbook, The Modern Theologians
• Features introductory notes and annotations with each extract to help students understand the relevance and importance of the reading
• Includes selections from major 20th-century theologians and theological movements, and texts on Christian theology's relation to science, globalization, and other faiths such as Buddhism and Judaism

 

Title: Early Christian Writings: The Apostolic Fathers
Series: Theology
Published by: Penguin Classics
Release Date: September 1, 1987
Contributors: Andrew Louth (Editor), Maxwell Staniforth (Translator)
Genre: Theology
Pages: 208
ISBN13: 978-0140444759

The writings in this volume cast a glimmer of light upon the emerging traditions and organization of the infant church, during an otherwise little-known period of its development. A selection of letters and small-scale theological treatises from a group known as the Apostolic Fathers, several of whom were probably disciples of the Apostles, they provide a first-hand account of the early Church and outline a form of early Christianity still drawing on the theology and traditions of its parent religion, Judaism. Included here are the first Epistle of Bishop Clement of Rome, an impassioned plea for harmony; The Epistle of Polycarp; The Epistle of Barnabas; The Didache; and the Seven Epistles written by Ignatius of Antioch—among them his moving appeal to the Romans that they grant him a martyr's death.

Andrew Louth, born in Lincolnshire and brought up in the north of England, studied Theology at the universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh. From 1970 to 1985 he was Fellow and Chaplain of Worcester College, Oxford, and University Lecturer in Theology, teaching prinipally Patristics. In 1985 he became Reader in History at Goldsmith's College, London. He is the author of The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition (1981), Discerning the Mystery: An Essay on the Nature of Theology (1983) and Denys the Areopagite (1989). He has also edited Early Christian Writings for the Penguin Classics.