Bryan Stone

After Crucifixion

Theology

“After Crucifixion is an earthy, disruptive, and wide-ranging theological reflection on bodies that have been united with the crucified and resurrected flesh of Christ. . . . Keen's thought is characterized by a remarkable discipline and freedom derived from prayerful openness to God's reign that arrives as a gift that can never be our property, but can only be given away.”

Contextual Theology and Revolutionary Transformation in Latin America

Evangelism & Missions

“Long before there was such a thing as liberation theology, the 'revolutionary theology' of Presbyterian missionary Richard Shaull was heralding a new and more just world born out of solidarity with the poor and the oppressed. This biography of Shaull fills a gap in understanding a complex man who sought to hold the church accountable while inspiring Christians to a more radical and biblical form of social engagement. A wonderful adventure in contextual theology.”

The Invitation

Evangelism & Missions

“Richard Osmer has done Christians a great service by examining the cultural and theological toolkits with which conversionist approaches to evangelism operate, placing them in dialogue with the gospels and the theology of Karl Barth. While respectful of conversionist approaches, he demonstrates the way they rely heavily on cultural ideas and habits, such as individualism, that are incongruous with the scriptural witness and the church’s calling by Christ to be a missional community in the world, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Osmer’s use of case studies gives to his examination a concreteness and liveliness from which readers will gain insight, clarity, and motivation.”

The Logic of Evangelism

Evangelism & Missions

“The publication of William Abraham’s The Logic of Evangelism in 1989 prompted a global and seismic shift in the scholarly study of evangelism . . . Three decades later, this collection of essays provides a worthy companion and follow-up to Abraham’s work, affording us the opportunity to look back and assess its impact while also looking forward to future implications and next steps still to be taken.”

The Shape of Participation

Theology

“"By reframing the church's practices as a participation in Christ and, indeed, as Christ's own practicing in and for the world, Owens has brought to the study of Christian practice new theological depth, shape, and creativity. Moreover, by doing this in dialogue with ancient as well as contemporary theological and philosophical sources and in a way that takes seriously the concrete, embodied church rather than remaining on the level of idealized and abstract ecclesiology, he has provided us a helpful new model for thinking about what it means to be the church.”

Through a Lens Darkly

Arts & Literature

“In this stimulating book, Marjorie Suchocki provides us with an impressive theological reflection on redemption in the work of seven distinguished filmmakers. Suchocki helps readers see the genius of these filmmakers reflected in the breadth and complexity of their portrayals of redemption as traced from within stories of violence, moral ambiguity, evil and absurdity, tragedy and comedy, corruption and moral responsibility, forbidden love, isolation, and community. A tremendous resource for theologians and film lovers alike.”