A Call to Christian Formation

A Call to Christian FormationSouthwestern Journal of Theology 2021 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Applied Theology Ethics) This book shows that theology is both integrally related to formation in Jesus Christ and shapes our understanding of the world. Christian formation is incomplete and impossible without theological formation, because Christ transforms our hearts and minds, attuning them to the reality of God. As the authors explore the deep connections between theology and

the second of three

It explores the myriad biblical

explore the history of the LXX

This textbook on how to read the Gospels well can stand on its own as a guide to reading this New Testament genre as Scripture

prominent scholar Gary Anderson explores the exegetical background of key Christian doctrines

The New Testament writings reflect a sense of wrestling to understand what the world-shattering events of Jesus's life

Thiessen argues for a more historically plausible reading of Paul

esteemed New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham nearly lost his ability to read--an alarming prospect for a man who considers reading

bringing the biblical portrayal of God in relationship to the world into dialogue with prominent philosophical and theological questions

Oskar Skarsaune

This new edition has been substantially updated throughout to reflect the author's refined judgments and to address the future of pentateuchal studies

which has implications for the contemporary church