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The Modern Theologians Reader

By on October 11, 2021 in

Title: The Modern Theologians Reader, 1st Edition
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Published by: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition
Release Date: December 12, 2011
Contributors: Simeon Zahl, David F. Ford (Editor), Mike Higton (Editor)
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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

 

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The King in His Beauty

By on December 28, 2022 in

Title: The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments
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Published by: Baker Academic
Release Date: July 15, 2013
Contributors: Thomas R. Schreiner (Author)
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Pages: 736
ISBN13: 978-0801039393

Thomas Schreiner, a respected scholar and a trusted voice for many students and pastors, offers a substantial and accessibly written overview of the whole Bible. He traces the storyline of the scriptures from the standpoint of biblical theology, examining the overarching message that is conveyed throughout. Schreiner emphasizes three interrelated and unified themes that stand out in the biblical narrative: God as Lord, human beings as those who are made in God's image, and the land or place in which God's rule is exercised. The goal of God's kingdom is to see the king in his beauty and to be enraptured in his glory.

From the Back Cover
"A wonderfully clear and faithful account of biblical theology. This book is both intellectually compelling and honoring to God and so deserves to be widely read."
--Simon Gathercole, University of Cambridge

"Having written major volumes on Pauline theology and New Testament theology, Tom Schreiner places a remarkable capstone on his work by tackling a biblical theology of the entire canon of Scripture. And he is up to the task, clearly and consistently tracing the theme of God as King and the ultimate triumph of the kingdom of God from Genesis through Revelation. Few volumes have dealt so comprehensively and so well with the grand narrative of Scripture from beginning to end."
--Mark L. Strauss, Bethel Seminary San Diego

"A book that wonderfully unites all the books of the Bible. Few authors have the command of learning, the gift of teaching, and the heart for God that this volume reflects. Digest this book to elevate your grasp of the Bible and to find your soul riveted like never before to the King in his beauty."
--Robert W. Yarbrough, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri

About the Author
Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and professor of biblical theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has taught at SBTS for twenty-five years. Schreiner is the author or editor of numerous books, including Romans in the BECNT series, Handbook on Acts and Paul's Letters, The King in His Beauty, New Testament Theology, Magnifying God in Christ, Interpreting the Pauline Epistles, and Paul, Apostle of God's Glory in Christ.

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Quality Research Papers

By on December 25, 2022 in

Title: Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology
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Published by: Zondervan Academic
Release Date: May 19, 2020
Contributors: Nancy Jean Vyhmeister (Author), Terry Dwain Robertson (Author)
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Pages: 352
ISBN13: 978-0310106661

This will be the fourth edition of a time-tested resource for students writing papers in the fields of religion and theology. It provides essential guidance for writing assignments typical in graduate programs in religion and has served as a standard textbook for seminary research courses. The fourth edition is updated to include information on Turabian 9th edition, SBL Handbook 2nd edition, new resource lists, and additional help with online resources and formatting issues.

Most importantly, this new edition is revised from the perspective of information abundance rather than information scarcity. Today's research mindset has shifted from "find anything" and "be satisfied with anything" to "choose intentionally" reliable and credible sources. Quality Research Papers will guide students through an overabundance of online and library resources and help them craft excellent essays.

Nancy Vyhmeister (EdD, Andrews University) has fifty years of experience in teaching future pastors and professors not only in the United States but throughout the world. She continues to have a global ministry in her retirement years. She has authored several books, both in Spanish and English, including a Greek grammar book for Spanish-speaking students. She was editor of Women in Ministry: Biblical and Historical Perspectives. She currently resides with her husband in Loma Linda, California.

Terry Robertson (MA, Andrews University, MLS Indiana University) is Seminary Librarian at Andrews University and teaches the master's level research course at the seminary.

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Aquinas – Thomas Aquinas, Selected Writings

By on December 19, 2022 in

Title: Thomas Aquinas, Selected Writings
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Published by: Penguin Classics
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Contributors: Thomas Aquinas (Author), Ralph McInerny (Editor)
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Pages: 450
ISBN13: 978-0140436327

In his reflections on Christianity, Saint Thomas Aquinas forged a unique synthesis of ancient philosophy and medieval theology. Preoccupied with the relationship between faith and reason, he was influenced both by Aristotle's rational world view and by the powerful belief that wisdom and truth can ultimately only be reached through divine revelation. Thomas's writings, which contain highly influential statements of fundamental Christian doctrine, as well as observations on topics as diverse as political science, anti-Semitism and heresy, demonstrate the great range of his intellect and place him firmly among the greatest medieval philosophers.

Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) was an Italian philosopher and Dominican friar.

Ralph McInerny is Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Pre-eminent as a Thomas scholar, his many books include Aquinas Against the Averroists and A First Glance at St Thomas Aquinas.

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Roman – The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 3

By on December 19, 2022 in

Title: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 3
Published by: Penguin Classics
Release Date: August 1, 1996
Contributors: Edward Gibbon (Author), David P. Womersley (Introduction)
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Pages: 1360
ISBN13: 978-0140433951

Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire compresses thirteen turbulent centuries into an epic narrative shot through with insight, irony and incisive character analysis. Sceptical about Christianity, sympathetic to the barbarian invaders and the Byzantine Empire, constantly aware of how political leaders often achieve the exact opposite of what they intend, Gibbon was both alert to the broad pattern of events and significant revealing details.

Edward Gibbon (1737-1794), English historian. It was on a visit to Rome that he conceived the idea of his magnificent and panoramic history The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (6 vol., 1776–88) which won immediate acclaim, despite some harsh criticism. Gibbon himself was assured of the greatness of his work, which is, indeed, one of the most-read historical works of modern times.

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Moody – Answers to Prayer

By on December 21, 2022 in

Title: Answers to Prayer
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Published by: Moody Classics
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Contributors: George Mueller (Author), Rosalie De Rosset (Editor)
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Pages: 144
ISBN13: 978-0802456502

When George Mueller could not get it out of his mind to open a house for orphans in late 1835, he purposed to do so "that God might be magnified by the fact that the orphans under my care are provided with all they need, only by prayer and faith."

For over sixty years George Mueller wrote down the details of the Lord's provision. Thousands of orphans depended solely on Mueller, and Mueller depended solely on the Lord. Prayer is an urgent matter that always yields crucial results. Through his narrative account, Mueller reveals how powerful and spiritually rewarding prayer can be in your life.

GEORGE MUELLER (1805-1898), evangelist and philanthropist in England, was a man of prayer and strong faith who depended wholly on God for his temporal and spiritual needs. During his time serving as pastor at a church in Bristol, England, his famous work with the orphans began when two young children were thrown upon the church's care. Mueller resolved never to tell anyone what his needs were. He told them to God and confidently expected them to be met. Over his life, he handled more than $8 million, although his own worldly possessions were valued at about $800 at his death. He is author of the book Answers to Prayer.

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Moody – The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life

By on December 21, 2022 in

Title: The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life
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Published by: Moody Classics
Release Date: June 2009
Contributors: Hannah Whitall Smith (Author), Rosalie De Rosset (Foreword)
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Pages: 233
ISBN13: 978-0802456564

Back Cover
The secret must be told. Can you remember, the shout of triumph your soul gave, when you first became acquainted with the Lord Jesus, and had a glimpse of His mighty saving power?... And yet, to many, how different had been their real experience. This is not a theological book,' Hannah Whitall Smith's opening words set the stage for what has become an enduring work on the secret to satisfaction, even happiness, in Christ. The problem, according to Smith: 'Christ is believed in, talked about, and served, but He is not known as the soul's actual and very life . . . revealing Himself there continually in His beauty.' So what's the secret? Filled with poignant illustrations, Smith's work poses both the questions and the answers, promising that 'the soul that has taken hold of this secret has found the key that will unlock the whole treasure house of God.'

God's Side & Man's Side – The Scripturalness of This Life – The Life Defined – How to Enter In – Difficulties Concerning Consecration – Difficulties Concerning Faith – Difficulties Concerning the Will – Is God In Everything? – Growth – Service – Difficulties Concerning Guidance – Concerning Temptation – Failures – Doubts – Practical Results in the Daily Walk & Conversation – The Joy of Obedience – Oneness with Christ – "Although" & "Yet," A Lesson in the Interior Life – Kings & Their Kingdoms; Or, How to Reign in the Interior Life – The Chariots of God – Concerning the Life of Divine Union in Its Practical Aspects – "God with Us"; Or, The One Hundred & Thirty–Ninth Psalm

Though her life was difficult, Hannah Whitall Smith's message was joyful. In the Christian's Secret of a Happy Life, she writes, "Jesus came to save you fully now, in this life, from the power and dominion of sin, and to deliver you altogether." Passionate and practical, Whitall Smith's classic of the Holiness movement focuses not on human effort but on simple, stubborn faith in the Savior and Sanctifier of the soul.

"Our part is the trusting," she writes. "It is His to accomplish the results."

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C.S. Lewis – The Great Divorce

By on December 18, 2022 in

Title: The Great Divorce
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Published by: HarperCollins
Release Date: March 3rd, 2009
Contributors: C.S. Lewis
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Pages: 160
ISBN13: 978-0061774195

C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce is a classic Christian allegorical tale about a bus ride from hell to heaven. An extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgment, Lewis’s revolutionary idea in The Great Divorce is that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside. Using his extraordinary descriptive powers, Lewis’ The Great Divorce will change the way we think about good and evil.

From the Back Cover
C. S. Lewis's dazzling allegory about Heaven and Hell—and the chasm fixed between them—is one of his most brilliantly imaginative tales, where we discover that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside.

In a dream, the narrator boards a bus on a drizzly afternoon in Hell and embarks on an incredible voyage to Heaven. Anyone in Hell is invited on board, and anyone may remain in Heaven if he or she so chooses. But do we really want to live in Heaven? This powerful, exquisitely written fantasy is one of C. S. Lewis's most enduring works of fiction and a profound meditation on good and evil and on what God really offers us.

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Mapping Apologetics: Comparing Contemporary Approaches

By on December 26, 2022 in

Title: Mapping Apologetics: Comparing Contemporary Approaches
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Published by: IVP Academic
Release Date: February 11, 2015
Contributors: Brian K. Morley (Author)
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Pages: 384
ISBN13: 978-0830840670

Everyone believes something. But how and why do people believe? What counts as evidence? How much can be assumed or believed by faith alone? When it comes to religious faith, the questions become at once more difficult and more important. Over the centuries, Christians have offered different approaches to explaining or defending the Christian faith, a discipline known as apologetics. But it has not always been clear how different apologetic methods work, or what each approach has to offer. In this comprehensive survey, Brian Morley provides an overview of Christian apologetic approaches and how they differ. He explores the historical and philosophical underpinnings of key figures and major schools of thought, from the presuppositionalism of Cornelius Van Til to the evidentialism of Gary Habermas. Moving beyond theory, Morley also covers apologetic application, demonstrating how each view works out in practical terms. This guide covers the complexities of apologetics in a way that is accessible to the nonspecialist. Even-handed and respectful of each apologist and their contribution, this book provides the reader with a formidable array of defenses for the faith.

Review

"In his book Mapping Apologetics, Brian Morley aims to give us a remarkably readable survey of the most influential apologetic approaches current and has remarkably achieved that aim. His analysis lays bare the main lines of each representative apologist's thought. Methods are both described and critiqued. But Brian bends over backwards in his attempt to be fair and accurate with each one. His evaluations are both to the point and irenic. The book strives to keep the technical jargon to a minimum and largely succeeds. When technical language is necessary, the terms are carefully explained both in the text and at the end of each chapter. The book will serve well undergraduate and graduate students seeking to understand diverse apologetic approaches extant today."
-- Paul R. Thorsell, professor of theological studies, Cedarville University

"Dr. Morley is a careful scholar who does assiduous research and painstaking analysis. His long teaching experience of apologetics shines through in this much-needed volume in a day when the diverse approaches to defending the Christian faith are often misunderstood and misrepresented. Morley has conscientiously checked the primary sources and, when possible, he has directly confirmed the accuracy of his accounts by consulting with the apologists whose views he describes. This volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for teachers, students and all Christians who want to enhance their understanding of recent developments in the field of apologetics."
-- Mark M. Hanna, professor of philosophy, Veritas Seminary, and author of Biblical Christianity: Truth or Delusion?

"Mapping Apologetics provides the most complete and best analysis to date of my overall apologetic approach."
-- John Warwick Montgomery, distinguished research professor of philosophy, Concordia University, Wisconsin; director of the International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights, Strasbourg, France

"Brian Morley shows mastery of the details of my approach, including the qualifications and nuances."
-- John Frame, professor of systematic theology and philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary

"Throughout the book, Morley's tone is fair, professional, and objective. While he does not hesitate to point out the methods' respective weaknesses, neither does he take sides in the debate. This results in a very evenhanded treatment that apologists of all stripes will find helpful. I am delighted to recommend this book to all Christians with a serious interest in and facility with apologetics and philosophy."
-- David Gunn, Baptist Bulletin, March/April 2016

"If you are new to apologetics, Mapping Apologetics will help you understand the many ways Christians are defending the faith around the world today. . . . If you have been involved in apologetics for many years, Mapping Apologetics will help you dive deeper into your particular apologetic methodology. Dr. Morley does a great job pointing to many books and other references that will help you understand how to use your gifts in even greater ways to reach people for Christ and bring glory to God. If you are interested in Christian apologetics, Mapping Apologetics is definitely a must-have book for your library."
-- Mark McGee, Faith Self Defense, April 21, 2015

"If you are interested in Christian apologetics, Mapping Apologetics is definitely a must-have book for your library."
-- Mark McGee, The Christian Apologetics Alliance, April 26, 2015

"In the volume Mapping Apologetics, Brian Morley treats the reader to an overview and examination of several very useful apologetic methods for defending the Christian faith. At several points, what impressed me were the careful nuances that Brian made time and again when he could have settled simply for repeating other commonly stated reports, but which would have been quite inaccurate. His careful avoidance of such common pitfalls helped to produce some of my appreciation for his treatment."
-- Gary R. Habermas, distinguished research professor and chair, department of philosophy, Liberty University and Baptist Theological Seminary

"Many works on Christian apologetics make the mistake of disconnecting arguments for the Christian faith from the specific assumptions, perspectives and theology of the person advancing those arguments. As an antidote to this disconnection, Brian Morley discusses a helpful range of Christian apologetic perspectives and uncovers how and why each perspective shapes their arguments as they do. Not only do we learn about various important Christian apologists―a worthwhile task in its own right!―we see powerful and tangible examples of how the roots of our theology connect to and feed the various branches of our apologetic arguments. Anyone who considers themselves a Christian apologist should read and benefit from Morley's important volume."
-- Jim Beilby, professor of systematic and philosophical theology, Bethel University, author, Thinking About Christian Apologetics

"Brian Morley has produced a remarkable volume on Christian apologetics that begins with an insightful schema of the foundational tenets of ten distinct approaches to apologetics, followed by chapters detailing the principles and primary proponents of a good number of them. As if this were not enough, Morley treats us in the beginning to a rich chapter on the history of apologetics, beginning in the first century and concluding in the present, as well as an introduction to apologetics in the Bible revealing that the call for us to 'be always ready' existed from the very beginning when God first created apologetics."
-- Mary Poplin, professor, Claremont Graduate University, author of Is Reality Secular?

"Given the burgeoning field of Christian apologetics in our day, Morley's book is an important, timely work. This insightful, thorough guide allows us to stand back and review in significant detail the unique emphases and intellectual contributions of recent influential apologists."
-- Paul Copan, professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida

"Dr. Brian Morley has provided us with an excellent survey of the major approaches to Christian apologetics. Mapping Apologetics is well-informed, even-handed, charitable and insightful. It will be a very helpful resource for anyone seeking to think through the important question of how Christians should contend for the faith 'once for all delivered to the saints' (Jude 3)."
-- James N. Anderson, associate professor of theology and philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, founder, www.vantil.info

"Brian Morley's excellent work is an important guide to the Christian apologetic task offering both strategic analysis for the expert and a handbook for anyone interested in defending the faith."
-- Calvin A. Pincombe, Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry, Fall 2015, Vol. 12

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Systematic Theology: The Complete Three Volumes

By on December 31, 2022 in

Title: Systematic Theology: The Complete Three Volumes
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Published by: Scribner, Armstrong, and Company
Release Date: Volume I - III (1872 - 1873)
Contributors: CHARLES HODGE, D. D., (Author)
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Pages: 2055



CONTENTS

VOLUME I 1872
INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER I
ON METHOD
§ 1. Theology a Science
§ 2. Theological Method
§ 3. The Speculative Method
§ 4. The Mystical Method
§ 5. The Inductive Method
§ 6. The Scriptures contain all the Facts of Theology

CHAPTER II
THEOLOGY
§ 1. Its Nature
§ 2. Facts of Nature reveal God
§ 3. Insufficiency of Natural Theology
§ 4. Christian Theology

CHAPTER III
RATIONALISM
§ 1. Meaning and Usage of the Word
§ 2. Deistical Rationalism
§ 3. Second Form of Rationalism.—Its Nature, Refutation, History
§ 4. Dogmatism
§ 5. Proper Office of Reason in Matters of Religion
§ 6. Relation of Philosophy and Revelation
§ 7. Office of the Senses in Matters of Faith

CHAPTER IV
MYSTICISM
§ 1. Meaning of the Word
§ 2. Mysticism in the Early Church
§ 3. Mysticism during the Middle Ages
§ 4. Mysticism at and after the Reformation
§ 5. Quietism
§ 6. The Quakers or Friends
§ 7. Objections to the Mystical Theory

CHAPTER V
ROMAN CATHOLIC DOCTRINE CONCERNING THE RULE OF FAITH
§ 1. Statement of the Doctrine
§ 2. Roman Catholic Doctrine concerning the Scriptures
§ 3. Tradition
§ 4. The Office of the Church as a Teacher
§ 5. Examination of the Romish Doctrine
§ 6. Examination of the Doctrine of the Church of Rome on Tradition
§ 7. Office of the Church as a Teacher

CHAPTER VI
THE PROTESTANT RULE OF FAITH
§ 1. The Statement of the Doctrine
§ 2. The Scriptures given by Inspiration of God
§ 3. Adverse Theories
§ 4. Completeness of Scripture
§ 5. Perspicuity of Scripture.—Right of Private Judgment
§ 6. Rules of Interpretation

PART I
THEOLOGY PROPER

CHAPTER I
ORIGIN OF THE IDEA OF GOD
§ 1. Knowledge of God as Innate
§ 2. The Knowledge of God is not due to a Process of Reasoning
§ 3. The Knowledge of God is not due exclusively to Tradition
§ 4. Can the Existence of God be proved?

CHAPTER II
THEISM
§ 1. Ontological Argument.—As presented by Anselm.—By Des Cartes.—By Dr. Samuel Clarke.—By Cousin
§ 2. Cosmological Argument
§ 3. Teleological Argument
§ 4. Objections to the Teleological Argument
§ 5. The Moral or Anthropological Argument

CHAPTER III
ANTI-THEISTIC THEORIES
§ 1. What is Meant by Anti-Theism.—Atheism
§ 2. Polytheism
§ 3. Hylozoism
§ 4. Materialism
§ 5. Pantheism.—Its three Principal Forms

CHAPTER IV
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
§ 1. Can God be known?
§ 2. God cannot be fully known
§ 3. Sir William Hamilton’s Doctrine

CHAPTER V
THE NATURE AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
§ 1. Definitions of God
§ 2. Divine Attributes
§ 3. Classification of the Divine Attributes
§ 4. Spirituality of God
§ 5. Infinity
§ 6. Eternity
§ 7. Immutability
§ 8. Knowledge
§ 9. The Will of God
§ 10. The Power of God
§ 11. Holiness of God
§ 12. Justice
§ 13. The Goodness of God
§ 14. The Truth of God
§ 15. Sovereignty of God

CHAPTER VI
THE TRINITY
§ 1. Preliminary Remarks
§ 2. Biblical Form of the Doctrine
§ 3. The Transition Period
§ 4. The Church Doctrine as presented by the Council of Nice
§ 5. Points decided by the Councils of Nice and Constantinople
§ 6. Examination of the Nicene Doctrine
§ 7. Philosophical Forms of the Doctrine of the Trinity

CHAPTER VII
THE DIVINITY OF CHRIST
§ 1. Testimony of the Old Testament
§ 2. The General Characteristics of the New Testament Teaching concerning Christ
§ 3. Particular Passages in the New Testament which teach the Divinity of Christ

CHAPTER VIII
THE HOLY SPIRIT
§ 1. His Nature
§ 2. Office of the Holy Spirit
§ 3. History of the Doctrine concerning the Holy Spirit

CHAPTER IX
THE DECREES OF GOD
§ 1. The Nature of the Divine Decrees
§ 2. Objections to the Doctrine of Divine Decrees

CHAPTER X
CREATION
§ 1. Different Theories concerning the Origin of the Universe
§ 2. Mediate and Immediate Creation
§ 3. Proof of the Doctrine of a Creation ex nihilo
§ 4. Objections to the Doctrine of a Creation ex nihilo
§ 5. Design of the Creation
§ 6. The Mosaic Account of the Creation

CHAPTER XI
PROVIDENCE
§ 1. Preservation
§ 2. Government
§ 3. Different Theories of the Divine Government
§ 4. The Principles involved in the Scriptural Doctrine of Providence

CHAPTER XII
MIRACLES
§ 1. Usage of the Word
§ 2. Possibility of Miracles
§ 3. Can a Miracle be known as such?
§ 4. The Value of Miracles as a Proof of Divine Revelation

CHAPTER XIII
ANGELS
§ 1. Their Nature
§ 2. Their State
§ 3. Their Employments
§ 4. Evil Angels

VOLUME II 1872
ANTROPOLOGY

CHAPTER I
ORIGIN OF MAN
§ 1. Scriptural Doctrine
§ 2. Anti-Scriptural Theories
§ 3. Antiquity of Man

CHAPTER II
NATURE OF MAN
§ 1. Scriptural Doctrine
§ 2. Trichotomy
§ 3. Realism
§ 4. Another Form of the Realistic Theory

CHAPTER III
ORIGIN OF THE SOUL
§ 1. Theory of Preëxistence
§ 2. Traducianism
§ 3. Creationism
§ 4. Concluding Remarks

CHAPTER IV
UNITY OF THE HUMAN RACE
§ 1. Idea of Species
§ 2. Evidences of the Identity of Species
§ 3. Application of these Criteria to Man
§ 4. Philological and Moral Argument

CHAPTER V
ORIGINAL STATE OF MAN
§ 1. Scriptural Doctrine
§ 2. Man created in the Image of God
§ 3. Original Righteousness
§ 4. Dominion over the Creatures
§ 5. Doctrine of Romanists
§ 6. Pelagian and Rationalistic Doctrine

CHAPTER VI
COVENANT OF WORKS
§ 1. God made a Covenant with Adam
§ 2. The Promise
§ 3. The Condition
§ 4. The Penalty
§ 5. The Parties
§ 6. The Perpetuity of the Covenant

CHAPTER VII
THE FALL
Scriptural Account.—The Tree of Life.—The Tree of Knowledge.—The Serpent.—The Temptation.—Effects of the First Sin

CHAPTER VIII
SIN
§ 1. Nature of the Question
§ 2. Philosophical Theories
§ 3. Doctrine of the Early Church
§ 4. Pelagian Theory
§ 5. Augustine’s Doctrine
§ 6. Doctrine of the Church of Rome
§ 7. Protestant Doctrine of Sin
§ 8. Effects of Adam’s Sin on his Posterity
§ 9. Immediate Imputation
§ 10. Mediate Imputation
§ 11. Preëxistence
§ 12. Realistic Theory
§ 13. Original Sin
§ 14. Seat of Original Sin
§ 15. Inability

CHAPTER IX
FREE AGENCY
§ 1. Different Theories of the Will
§ 2. Definition of Terms
§ 3. Certainty consistent with Liberty

PART III
SOTERIOLOGY

CHAPTER I
PLAN OF SALVATION
§ 1. God has such a Plan
§ 2. Supralapsarianism
§ 3. Infralapsarianism
§ 4. Hypothetical Redemption
§ 5. The Lutheran Doctrine as to the Plan of Salvation
§ 6. The Remonstrant Doctrine
§ 7. The Wesleyan Doctrine
§ 8. The Augustinian Doctrine
§ 9. Objections to the Augustinian Doctrine

CHAPTER II
COVENANT OF GRACE
§ 1. The Plan of Salvation is a Covenant
§ 2. Different Views of the Nature of that Covenant
§ 3. Parties to the Covenant
§ 4. Covenant of Redemption
§ 5. Covenant of Grace
§ 6. Identity of the Covenant under all Dispensations
§ 7. Different Dispensations

CHAPTER III
THE PERSON OF CHRIST
§ 1. Preliminary Remarks
§ 2. Scriptural Facts concerning the Person of Christ
§ 3. The Hypostatical Union
§ 4. Consequences of the Hypostatical Union
§ 5. Erroneous Doctrines on the Person of Christ.—Ebionites.—Gnostics.—Apollinarian Doctrine.—Nestorianism.—
§ 6. Doctrine of the Reformed Churches
§ 7. Lutheran Doctrine
§ 8. Later Forms of the Doctrine
§ 9. Modern Forms of the Doctrine

CHAPTER IV
THE MEDIATORIAL WORK OF CHRIST
§ 1. Christ the only Mediator
§ 2. Qualifications for the Work
§ 3. Threefold Office of Christ

CHAPTER V
PROPHETIC OFFICE
§ 1. Its Nature
§ 2. How Christ executes the Office of a Prophet

CHAPTER VI
PRIESTLY OFFICE
§ 1. Christ is truly a Priest
§ 2. Christ is our only Priest
§ 3. Definition of Terms

CHAPTER VII
SATISFACTION OF CHRIST
§ 1. Statement of the Doctrine
§ 2. The Sense in which the Work of Christ was a Satisfaction
§ 3. The Doctrine of the Scotists and Remonstrants
§ 4. Christ’s Satisfaction rendered to Justice
§ 5. Christ’s Work a Satisfaction to Law
§ 6. Proof of the Doctrine as above stated
§ 7. Objections

CHAPTER VIII
FOR WHOM DID CHRIST DIE?
§ 1. State of the Question
§ 2. Proof of the Augustinian Doctrine

CHAPTER IX
THEORIES OF THE ATONEMENT
§ 1. The Orthodox View
§ 2. Doctrine of some of the Early Fathers
§ 3. Moral Theory
§ 4. Governmental Theory
§ 5. Mystical Theory
§ 6. Concluding Remarks

CHAPTER X
INTERCESSION OF CHRIST
§ 1. Christ our Intercessor
§ 2. Nature of his Intercession
§ 3. Its Objects
§ 4. The Intercession of Saints

CHAPTER XI
KINGLY OFFICE OF CHRIST
§ 1. The Church the Kingdom of God
§ 2. Christ truly a King
§ 3. Nature of the Kingdom of Christ
§ 4. The Kingdom of Glory

CHAPTER XII
THE HUMILIATION OF CHRIST
§ 1. Includes his Incarnation
§ 2. His Being made under the Law
§ 3. His Sufferings and Death
§ 4. His Enduring the Wrath of God
§ 5. His Death and Burial

CHAPTER XIII
THE EXALTATION OF CHRIST
§ 1. His Resurrection
§ 2. His Ascension
§ 3. His Session at the Right Hand of God

CHAPTER XIV
VOCATION
§ 1. Scriptural Usage of the Word
§ 2. External Call
§ 3. Common Grace
§ 4. Efficacious Grace
§ 5. Proof of the Doctrine
§ 6. Objections
§ 7. History of the Doctrine of Grace

VOLUME III 1873
PART III

CHAPTER XV
REGENERATION
§ 1. Usage of the word Regeneration
§ 2. Nature of Regeneration
§ 3. The Evangelical Doctrine
§ 4. Objections to the Evangelical Doctrine

CHAPTER XVI
FAITH
§ 1. Preliminary Remarks
§ 2. Psychological Nature of Faith
§ 3. Different Kinds of Faith
§ 4. Relation of Faith and Knowledge
§ 5. Relation of Faith and Feeling
§ 6. Relation of Faith and Love
§ 7. Object of Saving Faith
§ 8. Effects of Faith

CHAPTER XVII
JUSTIFICATION
§ 1. Symbolical Statement of the Doctrine
§ 2. Justification a forensic Act
§ 3. Works not the Ground of Justification
§ 4. The Righteousness of Christ the Ground of Justification
§ 5. Imputation of Righteousness
§ 6. Proof of the Doctrine of Imputation
§ 7. Consequences of the Imputation of Christ’s Righteousness
§ 8. Relation of Faith to Justification
§ 9. Objections to the Protestant Doctrine of Justification
§ 10. Departures from the Protestant Doctrine
§ 11. Modern Views on Justification

CHAPTER XVIII
SANCTIFICATION
§ 1. Its Nature
§ 2. Wherein it consists
§ 3. Method of
§ 4. Fruits of
§ 5. Necessity of Good Works
§ 6. Relation of Good Works to Reward
§ 7. Perfectionism
§ 8. Theories of Perfectionism

CHAPTER XIX
THE LAW
§ 1. Preliminary Principles
§ 2. Division of the Contents of the Decalogue
§ 3. The Preface to the Ten Commandments
§ 4. The First Commandment
§ 5. Invocation of Saints
§ 6. The Second Commandment
§ 7. The Third Commandment
§ 8. The Fourth Commandment
§ 9. The Fifth Commandment.—Its Design
§ 10. The Sixth Commandment.—Its Design
§ 11. The Seventh Commandment
§ 12. The Eighth Commandment
§ 13. The Ninth Commandment
§ 14. The Tenth Commandment

CHAPTER XX
THE MEANS OF GRACE
§ 1. The Word of God
§ 2. The Sacraments
§ 3. Number of the Sacraments
§ 4. Efficacy of the Sacraments
§ 5. The Necessity of the Sacraments
§ 6. The Validity of the Sacraments
§ 7. Baptism
§ 8. The Formula of Baptism
§ 9. The Subjects of Baptism.—Qualifications for Adult Baptism
§ 10. Infant Baptism
§ 11. Whose Children are entitled to Baptism?
§ 12. Efficacy of Baptism
§ 13. Lutheran Doctrine of Baptism
§ 14. Doctrine of the Church of Rome
§ 15. The Lord’s Supper
§ 16. Doctrine of the Reformed Churches
§ 17. Modern Views on this Sacrament
§ 18. The Lutheran Doctrine
§ 19. Doctrine of the Church of Rome
§ 20. Prayer

PART IV
ESCHATOLOGY

CHAPTER I
STATE OF THE SOUL AFTER DEATH
§ 1. Protestant Doctrine
§ 2. Sleep of the Soul
§ 3. Patristic Doctrine of the Intermediate State
§ 4. Doctrine of the Church of Rome

CHAPTER II
RESURRECTION
§ 1. Scriptural Doctrine
§ 2. History of the Doctrine

CHAPTER III
SECOND ADVENT
§ 1. Preliminary Remarks
§ 2. The Church Doctrine
§ 3. Personal Advent of Christ
§ 4. Calling of the Gentiles
§ 5. Conversion of the Jews
§ 6. Antichrist

CHAPTER IV
CONCOMITANTS OF THE SECOND ADVENT
§ 1. The General Resurrection
§ 2. The Final Judgment
§ 3. The End of the World
§ 4. The Kingdom of Heaven
§ 5. Theory of the Premillennial Advent
§ 6. Future Punishment

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The Philokalia Volume 4

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Title: The Philokalia Volume 4
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Published by: Farrar, Straus and Giroux;
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Contributors: St. Nikodimos (Author), St. Makarios (Author), G.E.H. Palmer (Translator), G. E.H. Palmer (Translator), Philip Sherrard (Translator), Kallistos Ware (Translator)
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Pages: 458
ISBN13: 97890571193820

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

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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.

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The Divine Comedy

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Title: Dante's Divine Comedy: Hell, Purgatory, Paradise
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Published by: Chartwell Books, Inc.
Release Date: July 23, 2008
Contributors: Dante Alighieri (Author), Henry W. Longfellow (Translator), Gustave Dore (Illustrator)
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Pages: 384
ISBN13: 978-0785821205

Long narrative poem originally titled Commedia (about 1555 printed as La divina commedia) written about 1310-14 by Dante. The work is divided into three major sections--Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso--which trace the journey of a man from darkness and error to the revelation of the divine light, culminating in the beatific vision of God. It is usually held to be one of the world's greatest works of literature. The plot of The Divine Comedy is simple: a man is miraculously enabled to visit the souls in Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. He has two guides: Virgil, who leads him through the Inferno and Purgatorio, and Beatrice, who introduces him to Paradiso. Through these fictional encounters taking place from Good Friday evening in 1300 through Easter Sunday and slightly beyond, Dante the character learns of the exile that is awaiting him (an actual exile that had already occurred at the time of writing). This device allowed Dante not only to create a story out of his exile but also to explain how he came to cope with personal calamity and to offer suggestions for the resolution of Italy's troubles as well.

Dante Alighieri (c. 1265-1321) was an Italian poet, writer, and political thinker. After studying at the University of Bologna, he married and had four children. Dante was exiled from his hometown of Florence in 1302 due to his political leanings, finally settling in the city of Ravenna in 1307, when he began writing The Divine Comedy.

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