James S. Spiegel

A New Apostolic Reformation?

Theology

“This is an important book, a one-stop shop for an explanation and biblical assessment of the so-called New Apostolic Reformation. Anyone interested in this global movement, whether sympathetic or critical, should read it. With their careful elucidation of NAR views and even-handed critique, Geivett and Pivec have pushed the discussion forward at a high level. This book provides a much-needed service to the church!”

Author of Creation

Theology

“This book is an exhilarating adventure in theology with both feet firmly planted in an orthodox concept of God as all-powerful, all-loving, and transcendent. Drawing heavily from the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition, Machuga argues that the metaphor of God as an author is preferable to that of a craftsman. He insightfully applies the author metaphor to issues at the interface of theology and a variety of disciplines, from physics to linguistics. If you’re like me, you may not agree with some of the moves Machuga makes, but even when you disagree with him, somehow his ideas are still enlightening and beckon deeper inquiry. . . . One of the most satisfying aspects of Machuga’s book is that he uses fresh analogies and illustrations to reveal the limits of some standard theological categories. The result is a paradoxical gain for the reader, who will simultaneously grow in epistemic humility and confident faith by reading this book.”

Divine Omniscience and the Future

Theology

Afterword

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God Under Fire

Theology

“8. DOES GOD TAKE RISKS?”

How Do We Know?

Philosophy

“Dew and Foreman's How Do We Know? is a remarkably clear and concise discussion of central issues in epistemology. They explain difficult concepts as simply as possible without compromising accuracy, and they provide helpful illustrations throughout to ensure that readers will not get bogged down in the thicket of technical terminology. Epistemology is a field that can be as forbidding as it is important, and Dew and Foreman have done a wonderful service by giving us such an accessible treatment of the subject. Christian readers will find the book especially useful, as it includes discussions of faith, divine revelation, and other issues related to religious epistemology. Another virtue of the book is the authors' discussion of many major figures in the history of philosophy as well as significant contemporary epistemologists. I highly recommend this text to anyone interested in epistemology as well as students of theology and philosophy of religion.”

Rethinking Hell

Theology

“Rethinking Hell is a much-needed compendium of classic and contemporary defenses of conditional immortalism--a view that offers a welcome alternative to universalism and the traditional concept of eternal conscious torment. Bringing together about twenty proponents of conditionalism--theologians, biblical scholars, and philosophers--Rethinking Hell is destined to be the definitive sourcebook on the topic for years to come. Highly recommended!”

The First Verb

Arts & Literature

“The First Verb is a unique practical theology of creativity, informed by insights of thinkers from Van Gogh to Frank Lloyd Wright to Einstein. Replete with illustrations from multiple artistic genres, especially literature and painting, Warren continually puts practical flesh on the theological bones of her aesthetic perspective, so the reader cannot miss the benefits of her powerful message. Highly recommended!”

The Resurrection of Immortality

Theology

“McLeod-Harrison provides an admirably careful metaphysical analysis of the concept of human immortality, ultimately arguing for the impossibility of personal annihilation. Whether or not one finally agrees with his thesis, this work is an immensely valuable resource, especially as regards discussions of philosophical anthropology and the doctrine of hell.”