Barbara Pitkin

Christian Life

Theology

“Kelly Kapic’s book offers a rich and thought-provoking reflection on the foundations of Christian life, grounded in Scripture and in a capacious, generous, and ecumenical appropriation of Christian theological traditions.”

Hope Deferred

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“With honesty, insight, and grace, the collaborators in this project weave the many colored threads of their individual experiences of loss into a rich tapestry of hope.”

John Calvin, Refugee Theologian

Theology

“Kenneth Woo’s engaging book extends an invitation into the heart of Calvin’s theology and the experiences of exile and displacement that shaped his faith and career as a pastor and writer. Through the lens of Calvin’s context, Christians today gain crucial perspective for reflecting on their own encounters with spiritual alienation, creating supportive communities in a hostile world, and responding with love to the stranger in their midst.”

Worshiping with the Reformers

History & Biography

“This engaging, wide-reaching, and instructive overview of worship in the Reformation era examines ritual and devotional practices in churches, homes, schools, and other settings. It is the perfect point of departure for those eager to understand how the emergence of new forms of Christianity in the sixteenth century involved not just theological doctrines but also real people's lived experience. Karin Maag shows that while there was significant overlap in attitudes toward and expectations for divine service among Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, and Anabaptist Christians, some worship practices were reconceived as to become community defining. Her eloquent and accessible exploration of preaching, prayer, the sacraments, visual arts, and music illuminates how seemingly insignificant differences came to be understood as markers of religious identity. Readers will welcome with enthusiasm this synthetic portrayal that embraces both the worship ideals of religious and political authorities as well as the experience of ordinary Christians across the confessional spectrum. Maag's insightful study paves the way for richer conversation about worship in the church today.”