Anthony R. Cross

A Bombshell in the Baptistery

Theology

“The Baptist World Alliance’s annual gathering in July 2017 demonstrated the global interest Baptists have in exploring and recovering a biblical baptismal sacramentalism. But this is not without opponents. Nalls’ research is a welcome contribution to this debate with his examination of the influence George Beasley-Murray has had on Southern and British Baptists, and in a way that will hopefully encourage others to explore the place of baptism in the Christian life and Baptist community.”

A Distinctive People

History & Biography

“Often overlooked or quickly passed over in Baptist histories or treated as a footnote or passing comment in discussion of their more numerous neighbours south of the border, the Scottish Baptists have a far more varied, interesting, and noteworthy history than many realize. Brian Talbot has already stimulated and renewed interest through his own research into the Scottish Baptist Union in the nineteenth century, individual ministers and churches, and he now brings together a team of scholars who do the same for the twentieth century. This volume provides a wealth of new information and insight into Scottish Baptist life and thought, and hopefully will stimulate further research in this and other areas of Baptist life and thought.”

Balthasar Hubmaier and the Clarity of Scripture

History & Biography

“The interpretation of Scripture was a major issue in the sixteenth-century reformations, separating Roman Catholic scholars, the magisterial reformers, and the radicals. A key theologian in this debate was Balthasar Hubmaier, whose contribution, and those of his friends and opponents, is skillfully and helpfully set out in a detailed study that chronologically follows the development and progression of his thought on this central doctrine for all Christian traditions and eras. Chatfield's research is a valuable and welcome addition to scholarship.”

Baptism, Church and Society in Modern Britain

Theology

“David M. Thompson's 1984 Hulsean Lectures provided the only substantial and broadly-based academic study of baptism in Britain since 1800. Now revised, updated and expanded these lectures appear for the first time, providing the essential historical and theological background to the contemporary discussion of baptism. It also makes a significant contribution to the broader study of Christian initiation and related subjects such as the sacraments and liturgy. All the major British Christian traditions are skilfully discussed - Anglican, Nonconformist and Catholic - extending the original lectures' coverage and bringing it up to the key Faith and Order Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry. This is essential reading.”

Giving Wings to the Soul

“In recent decades the importance and place of the sermon in worship has become increasingly sidelined. In this collection--some of which are intensely personal--Dr. Dennis Ngien shares with us ten biblically-based, theologically profound, pastorally sensitive, and devotionally rich sermons that draw on the wealth of the Christian theological and spiritual tradition, and are illustrated by stories from saints known and unknown.”

Waters of Promise

Theology

“Waters of Promise is a significant contribution that advocates the rediscovery of covenant theology, seeing in believers' baptism the Spirit's gracious work as a confirming sign and seal of initiation into the new covenant with God and his people. Jones's study is thought-provoking and a challenging contribution to an important subject.”