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Description:This book, a revision of the author''s dissertation, describes the grounds on which knowledge about God is possible according to the Gospel of John. In response to modern questions and doubts about the possibility of religious knowledge, John''s answers are identified and illuminated using standard historical method. A major part of this investigation is spent showing that, for readers of all persuasions, it is clear that certain parts of John''s Gospel were never intended as either fiction or metaphor. From these parts, the basis on which John thinks that people can have religious knowledge is inferred and described.Endorsements:""Dave Redelings presents a convincing case that the words and miracles (signs) of Jesus in the Fourth Gospel do not function for the author in a merely symbolic or metaphorical sense, but rather represent reliable historical grounds for Christian belief. This volume is not only an important contribution to Johannine theology, but also delves deeply into the epistemological foundations of the Christian faith.""Mark L. StraussProfessor of New TestamentBethel Seminary, San DiegoAbout the Contributor(s):David Redelings has been an adjunct lecturer in New Testament at Bethel University since 2003. He received his PhD from the University of St. Andrews and is the author of several articles for the forthcoming (2011-12) Baker Bible Dictionary.

The papers in this volume are less a commemoration of the Reformation than a discussion of its meaning in the era after 2017. What is celebrated in 2017 is not the Reformation as such, but the beginning of the Reformation. It was the dynamics of the ""new"" theology of Luther and Calvin that caused a radical change with global effects. Reformation is not just an historical event but an ongoing movement of renewal and change. The message of the Reformation constantly challenges us to think through positions, actions, attitudes, and programs.This book presents contributions from eleven experts from all over Europe, who deal with their various topics on the conviction that the essence of Luther''s theology does not need to be adapted to make it relevant. The papers originated at the 2016 conference of the Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians, which was held in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.""What surprised me when I read that symposium was not the solid scholarship that undergirds the various essays: I had heard several of them in Wittenberg, and I know most of the authors; I was struck, and pleased, by their freshness, beyond expectation (I confess). Five hundred years, but no mere exercise of memory. They open windows wide on our present. Discussions reveal relevant options. They offer rare and fascinating insights. They show the heritage alive, and life-giving.""--Henri Blocher, former chair of FEETPierre Berthoud is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament and Apologetics at the Faculte Jean Calvin, Aix-en-Provence, France, and chair of the Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians. Pieter J. Lalleman is Tutor in Biblical Studies at Spurgeon''s College, London.

IntroductionKlyne SnodgrassOn Bringing Home the Bacons: Reflections on Science, Faith, and ScriptureIain ProvanResponse to ProvanJohn WaltonPaul and the Person: Perspectives from Philosophy and the Cognitive SciencesSusan Grove EastmanResponse to EastmanA. Andrew DasEvolutionary Psychology and Romans 5-7: The ""Slavery to Sin"" in Human NaturePaul AllenResponse to AllenChristopher LilleyMultiverse: Philosophical and Theological PerspectivesGerald B. CleaverMade as Mirrors: Biblical and Neuroscientific Reflections on Imaging GodJoshua M. MoritzResponse to MoritzTyler JohnsonForming Identities in Grace: Imitatio and Habitus as Contemporary Categories for the Sciences of Mindfulness and Virtue Michael Spezio Knowing in Part: The Demands of Scientific and Religious Knowledge in Everyday Decisions, or ""She Blinded Me With Science!"" and Deciding Whether to Wear Checks with Stripes Johnny Wei-Bing Lin Response to Lin Linda M. Eastwood ""A Rock of Offense"": The Problem of Scripture in Science and Theology Hans Madueme Response to Madueme Matthew Maas Annotated Bibliography on Science and Religion Presenters and Respondents

How is Christianity to express itself in the public forum within Western nations? This book seeks answers through a historical retrieval of the dynamic mission in post-war Scotland of Tom Allan and his contemporaries: the Iona Community; the Gorbals Group Ministry inspired by the East Harlem Protestant Parish; and Robert Mackie, Ian Fraser and Scottish Churches House. Allan''s missiology focused upon the apostolate of the laity: allowing ordinary people to express their faith in word and deed in a full contextualization of Christianity to seek a missionary parish of constant witness and service. The book examines his work in parish ministry, nationally as leader of the Tell Scotland Movement, and internationally with the WCC; and the rich sources and context of his missiology. Key questions are asked about tensions caused by the role of the church, and the effect of the Billy Graham ""All Scotland Crusade,"" which Allan instigated, on the rapid decline in Christian adherence from the late fifties. His work is placed alongside his contemporaries, who took bold steps beyond those of Allan to relocate faith to the rhythms of the streets. Utilizing present day missiology as a lens, their inspiration leads to derivations and principles, offered as guideposts for Christian mission now.""Sandy Forsyth''s fine exploration of the writings and ministry of Tom Allan in mid-twentieth-century Scotland reveals the confluence of several important themes in modern missiology. In this vivid and arresting account, we meet an inspiring figure in whom thought and practice were impressively integrated. The contemporary relevance of Allan''s ecumenical and missiological insights will make this an important study for a wide audience.""--David Fergusson, Professor of Divinity and Principal of New College, University of Edinburgh ""This is the most insightful book on mission in a Western context since Newbigin''s Foolishness to the Greeks . . . Forsyth critically retrieves [Tom] Allan''s ecumenical commitment to lay evangelism and social engagement to offer a dialogical approach to mission for Western Christians in increasingly secular and pluralist societies. The author is a worthy heir and renewer of Allan''s legacy for today.""--William Storrar, Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton ""Mission by the People makes a key contribution to both historical and contemporary missiology and practical theology . . . Forsyth combines vivid narratives, astute analysis, and rigorous missiological reasoning in his pitch for an imaginative twenty-first-century retrieval of the center ground of missiology.--Doug Gay, Lecturer in Practical Theology, Principal of Trinity CollegeAlexander (Sandy) Forsyth teaches in Practical Theology at the University of Glasgow, and works also in the parish as an ordained minister in the Church of Scotland. He has a lengthy background as a court lawyer. His interests lie in missiology, and the interactions of religion with the civil law. He is married with two daughters and lives near Glasgow.

This volume brings together a diverse group of scholars, including biblical, systematic, and historical theologians, to honor Gareth Lee Cockerill, longtime professor of New Testament at Wesley Biblical Seminary (Jackson, MS) and distinguished scholar of the book of Hebrews. The essays focus on various aspects of Hebrews'' theology, ranging from the nature of ""rest"" in Hebrews to the interpretation of Hebrews in early Methodism. Readers will find resources to hear and comprehend Hebrews afresh and will be challenged to draw near to the throne of grace with confidence (Heb 4:16).""This fine collection of essays by both senior scholars and our junior colleagues makes a worthy contribution to the scholarship of Hebrews and a fitting tribute to its honoree.""--Karen H. Jobes, PhD, Gerald F. Hawthorne Professor Emerita of New Testament Greek and Exegesis, Wheaton CollegeDr. Cockerill is one of the truly fine exegetes of our day, and his commentary on Hebrews is among the top three ever written. This Festschrift is a goldmine of fine material that will aid the cause of Christ for years to come. I look forward to using this work in my own writing and ministry.--Grant R. Osborne, PhD, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolCaleb T. Friedeman is a PhD candidate in Biblical Theology--New Testament at Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois).

This volume is a collection of essays written by former students and colleagues of the late John H. Sailhamer. It includes scholarly treatments of compositional and canonical issues across the Tanakh. These essays are presented in honor of the memory and the legacy of Dr. Sailhamer.

This volume is a collection of essays written by former students and colleagues of the late John H. Sailhamer. It includes scholarly treatments of compositional and canonical issues across the Tanakh. These essays are presented in honor of the memory and the legacy of Dr. Sailhamer.

B. T. Roberts was born in a small farming community in western New York, on July 25, 1823. By the time of his death in 1893, he had made a profound impact on church and society. Roberts''s writing, preaching, and ministry focused on true conversion, the disciplines of the Christian life, and holiness. Rejecting ""prosperity theology,"" he argued for simplicity, generosity, and mission. A prophet of dissent, he vigorously promoted abolition, prohibition, economic justice, and the equality of women. Along the way, he founded Free Methodism and an educational institution that is thriving 150 years later.Roberts exhibited rare and impeccably balanced traits. He displayed the courage and boldness to dissent, as well as the political savvy and communication skills to bring people together. He was a visionary who displayed patience, tact, and pragmatism. His idealism did not obliterate his attention to details and crucial distinctions. He made people feel loved, respected, and challenged; he was authentic. In his dealings in church and world, we see creativity and flexibility grounded in integrity. Earnest settles in to the particularities of this life well lived, showing the human spirit, divine power, and practicalities of progress.""B.T. Roberts was a wise and inspirational human. This collection of essays explores some of his thought while also taking some of his ideas in new directions. This book not only highlights the fruit of Roberts'' thought and life, it proves his ideas can spark fruitful reflection today.""--Thomas Jay Oord, Author of The Uncontrolling Love of God ""B.T. Roberts saw clearly that God''s salvation runs through the heart of all creation. Koehl and Basinger''s collection of interdisciplinary essays on Roberts'' life and work offers Christians a model for earnest discipleship that displays the inseparability of holiness and social action. Roberts shows us there are no limits to the church''s prophetic witness, and that the world''s ''business as usual'' approach is strikingly out of step with the way things are in the world that has been forever changed by Christ.""--Benjamin D. Wayman, James F. and Leona N. Andrews Chair for Christian Unity, Greenville University, author of Ordaining Women: New Edition with an Introduction and Notes by B. T. Roberts""Earnest expands the scope of study of B.T. Roberts beyond just Biblical history and theology to include economics, environmentalism, and rhetoric. Specifically, Dr. Berry''s classical rhetorical analysis of Ordaining Women is a much needed addition to the Roberts canon. For anyone interested in studying the holiness movement or nineteenth-century religious reform, Earnest provides a comprehensive glimpse into the burned over district in New York.""--Christy Mesaros-Winckles, Chair, Communication Arts and Sciences, Adrian CollegeAndrew Koehl is Professor of Philosophy and Director of General Education at Roberts Wesleyan College. His academic work is in the field of religious epistemology. David Basinger is Professor of Philosophy and Chief Academic Officer at Roberts Wesleyan College. He is editor of Reason and Religious Belief (2013).

This book is critically important for Bible translation theorists, postcolonial scholars, church leaders, and the general public interested in the history, politics, and nature of Bible translation work in Africa. It is also useful to students of gender studies, political science, biblical studies, and history-of-colonization studies. The book catalogs the major work that has been undertaken by African scholars. This work critiques and contests colonial Bible translation narratives by privileging the importance African oral vitality in rewriting the meaning of biblical texts in the African sociopolitical, political, and cultural contexts.

This volume brings together a diverse group of scholars, including biblical, systematic, and historical theologians, to honor Gareth Lee Cockerill, longtime professor of New Testament at Wesley Biblical Seminary (Jackson, MS) and distinguished scholar of the book of Hebrews. The essays focus on various aspects of Hebrews' theology, ranging from the nature of -rest- in Hebrews to the interpretation of Hebrews in early Methodism. Readers will find resources to hear and comprehend Hebrews afresh and will be challenged to draw near to the throne of grace with confidence (Heb 4:16).

The nature of Kierkegaard's political legacy is complicated by the religious character of his writings. Exploring Kierkegaard's relevancy for this political-theological moment, this volume offers trans-disciplinary and multi-religious perspectives on Kierkegaard studies and political theology. Privileging contemporary philosophical and political-theological work that is based on Kierkegaard, this volume is an indispensable resource for Kierkegaard scholars, theologians, philosophers of religion, ethicists, and critical researchers in religion looking to make sense of current debates in the field. While this volume shows that Kierkegaard's theological legacy is a thoroughly political one, we are left with a series of open questions as to what a Kierkegaardian interjection into contemporary political theology might look like. And so, like Kierkegaard's writings, this collection of essays is an argument with itself, and as such, will leave readers both edified and scratching their heads--for all the right reasons.""While everyone admits Kierkegaard's greatness, our perception of the political dimension of his thought is mired in antagonisms: was he a proto-Fascist, a fundamentalist anti-democrat, a superb dialectical ironist ignoring social life and focusing on subjective experiences? Kierkegaard and Political Theology raises these debates to a new level. It is much more than yet another attempt to 'reactualize' Kierkegaard, to make him useful for our time. It refers to Kierkegaard as a privileged lens through which we can approach in a new way the antagonisms of our dangerous time. So it's not just a volume for those who want to get a better grasp of Kierkegaard, but a must for all those who want to understand our own predicament.""--Slavoj ¿i¿ek, Senior Researcher, Institute for Sociology and Philosophy, University of Ljubljana""This volume will prove a worthy resource for any reader interested in exploring the political implications of Kierkegaard's writings, as well as any reader who seeks, with a little help from Kierkegaard, to examine the theological dimensions of modern politics. With essays covering a wide range of topics and approaches, the book offers a helpful roundup of contemporary interest in political theology. It makes a compelling case that Kierkegaard, whatever he may have considered himself, was an eminently political thinker.""--Noreen Khawaja, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Yale University""Kierkegaard's relation to social-political thought has always been a difficult one to negotiate. The collection Kierkegaard and Political Theology is a welcome attempt to tackle this issue. The work gathers some outstanding articles by leading scholars in the field of Kierkegaard studies. The authors fruitfully bring Kierkegaard into dialogue with contemporary theories of political thinking, while never losing sight of his religious commitments. In this way the profile of his own views comes out more clearly and a valuable case is made for Kierkegaard's relevance today. This is an excellent collection that will be an important point of orientation for all future studies on the issue.""--Jon Stewart, Visiting Scholar, Center for European Studies, Harvard University""I once told someone that I was writing a book on Kierkegaard and politics and he responded: 'That is going to be a short book.' Thankfully, Kierkegaard and Political Theology is not short! With rigor and clarity, the contributors invite new directions in Kierkegaardian scholarship by attending to underexplored political 'crumbs' in his thought. This volume demonstrates that Kierkegaard's concern with 'the present age' can continue to speak vibrantly to our own.""--J. Aaron Simmons, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Furman UniversityRoberto Sirvent is Professor of Political and Social Ethics at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. He is the author of Embracing Vulnerability: Human and Divine (2014). Silas Morgan is a pol

LAUDATO SI'' AND NORTHERN APPALACHIA Volume 6, Special Issue 1Edited by William J. Collinge, Christine Cusick, and Christopher McMahonThe Significance of Pope Francis''s Prophetic Call: ''Care for Our Common Home''for Northern AppalachiaAnne CliffordSustainable Communities and Eucharistic Communities: Laudato Si'', Northern Appalachia, and Redemptive Recovery.Lucas BriolaAn Integral Eucharist? Pope Francis, Louis-Marie Chauvet, and Ecology''s Relationship to EucharistDerek HostetterPope Francis, Theology of the Body, Ecology, and EncounterRobert RyanThe Catholic Worker Farm in Lincoln County, West Virginia, 1970-1990: An Experiment in Sustainable CommunityWilliam J. CollingeThe Catholic Workers and ""Green"" Civic Republicanismin Lincoln County, WV: 1969-1979Jinny A. TurmanDiscerning a Catholic Environmental Ethos: Three Episodes in the Growth of Environmental Awareness in Western PennsylvaniaTim KellyThe Consequences ofFossil Fuel Addictionin Schoharie CountyNancy M. RourkeLaudatoSi'', Communication Ethics, and the Common Good: To-ward a Dialogic Meeting amid Environmental CrisisJohn H. PrellwitzStrange as This Weather Has Been: Teaching Laudato Si''and EcofeminismDavid von SchlichtenAt Home in Northern Appalachia: Laudato Si''and the Catholic Committee of AppalachiaJessica WrobleskiContributors

Professor Brian V. Johnstone, CSsR, has been quietly and unobtrusively contributing to the intellectual life of Catholicism, especially in the field of moral theology, for nearly four decades. Having published numerous theological articles on many topics, including biomedical ethics, peace and war, and fundamental moral theology, and directed many doctoral dissertations, it is no exaggeration to say that he has dedicated his entire life to teaching and writing theology. In honor of Johnstone''s work, this felicitation volume covers a wide range of themes in the Christian moral life with original articles written by internationally recognized theologians. In the spirit of Johnstone''s thought and work, each article challenges the reader to reflect upon the present while contemplating the future of moral theology.""Brian Johnstone is a longstanding colleague of many in our field, and a respected, careful, and judicious interpreter of moral theology. This volume conveys his insights from the Vatican II era into a new global context, showing their continuing power and relevance in the twenty-first century. Global North and South, Rome and local churches, clerical and lay moralists, moralists and ordinary Catholics--as Charles Curran says in his foreword, dialogue is key. This book demonstrates that truth, and Johnstone''s embodiment of it.""--Lisa Sowle Cahill, Monan Professor of Theology, Boston College""Unlike many Festschriften, this volume reflects a unity of theme and approach, and it would serve as a good introduction to recent work in the field. As such, it is a fitting tribute to Professor Johnstone, whose long career has been distinguished by scholarly excellence, wide-ranging interests, and a commitment to ideals of dialogue and collegiality. This book is highly recommended to everyone who is interested in the current state of moral theology and its possible future trajectories.""--Jean Porter, University of Notre DameRobert C. Koerpel teaches theology at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has written articles and reviews for the Heythrop Journal: A Quarterly Review of Philosophy and Theology, The Journal of Ecumenical Studies, Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture, and New Blackfriars. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Maurice Blondel and the Transformation of Tradition in Modern Catholicism. Vimal Tirimanna, CSsR, is Professor of Moral Theology at the National Seminary of Our Lady of Lanka, Kandy, Sri Lanka and the Pontifical Alphonsian Academy, Rome. He has written articles for international theological periodicals, such as New BlackFriars, Concilium, Studia Moralia, Segno, Review for Religious, Studies in Interreligious Dialogue,Homo Dei, Asian Christian Review, Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, Asia Focus, Asian Horizons and Asia Journal of Theology. 

John Wesley and George Whitefield were in many ways larger-than-life figures during their own lifetimes and continue to be so today. Yet our ability to appreciate their abiding influence on contemporary Evangelical theology and practice is lacking if we consider them in isolation from one another. Our understanding of Wesley and the legacy of his public ministry is impoverished apart from considering Whitefield (and vice versa). This collection of essays explores the complex dynamics at work in the Wesley-Whitefield relationship, spanning a variety of theological, historical, and pastoral facets of their full-orbed public ministries. They serve as an invitation to grow in our awareness of their undoubted affinities and significant differences, all the while resisting the potential allure of either uncritically ecumenical ""Wesley and"" or uncharitably partisan ""Whitefield versus"" narratives.""Empowered by the publication of an earlier successful work on two of the eighteenth century's most important evangelical leaders, Ian Maddock has assembled a number of leading scholars, representing distinct traditions, to explore the engaging topic of Wesley and Whitefield as well as Wesley versus Whitefield . . . I highly recommend this book."" --Kenneth J. Collins, Director, The Wesleyan Studies Summer Seminar, Asbury Theological Seminary""This is a creative and unique book that tracks the biographies of two well-known figures whose ministries were deeply intertwined. The book compares Wesley and Whitefield on a whole range of topics (conversion, their views on Christian formation, mentoring, and slavery) as well as theology (Christian perfection, covenant theology, and the atonement). It is a feast for those interested in the nexus between theology, ministry, and history.""--Robert Caldwell, Associate Professor of Church History""This remarkable collection of comparative essays exemplifies the finest scholarship from a variety of disciplines and perspectives, offering the reader a balanced and innovative reexamination of Wesley and Whitefield that sheds new light on their legendary differences while underscoring their shared commitments--this volume represents a significant advance in the study of Methodist evangelicalism."" --Keith Edward Beebe, Whitworth University""To this day, worldwide evangelical Christianity has two wings, one might say - Calvinist and Arminian. This can be traced back to two remarkable men who were passionate evangelists in the eighteenth century, cooperating in preaching the gospel, but espousing the two sides of this theological debate. Despite their disagreement, John Wesley and George Whitefield were notable examples of 'evangelical ecumenicity.' This collection of essays follows their example. Calvinists and Arminians cooperate here to paint a vivid portrait of two men who were at the forefront of the revival of evangelical life and theology, leading to the great nineteenth-century missionary movement and today's notable demographic shift in world Christianity.""--Thomas A. Noble, Senior Research Fellow, Nazarene Theological College, ManchesterIan J. Maddock (University of Aberdeen) is Senior Lecturer in Theology at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. He is author of Men of One Book: A Comparison of Two Methodist Preachers, John Wesley and George Whitefield (2011).

The breadth and depth of these essays are a fitting testimony to the personal and professional interests of James W. Voelz. They span a spectrum from Greek language and lexicography to hermeneutics and translation theory to interpretation and theology of both biblical testaments to contemporary issues in church and world. Leading scholars with a diversity of interests and in diverse contexts offer a buffet of both general and focused issues from detailed translation theory and method to the World Series as a template for theological reflection, from creeds and confessions to cultural and social hermeneutics. Readers will find much that will strengthen and challenge their study of theology and the biblical text.""These essays offer a fine tribute to Dr. Voelz. The range of authors and topics match his large-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, linguistic expertise, love of the Sacred Scriptures, and careful commitment to their theological interpretation. While they are all scholarly and engaging, the contributions of Caragounis (''The Weltanschauung of New Testament Authors''), Weinrich (''Doubting ""Doubting Thomas""'') and Winger (''Saved through Child-Bearing?'') are particularly helpful in challenging prevailing misconceptions.""--John W. Kleinig, Emeritus Professor of the Old Testament and Biblical Exegesis, Australian Lutheran College, North Adelaide, South AustraliaAndrew H. Bartelt is the Gustav and Sophie Butterbach Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. Jeffrey Kloha is Professor of Exegetical Theology and Provost at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. Paul R. Raabe is Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri.