Jerry L. Walls
A Narnian Vision of the Atonement
Theology
“Taliaferro brings to this project warm affection for Lewis and his Chronicles as well as critical expertise. He deftly plumbs the depths of these delightful stories to give us a creative version of the ransom theory of atonement that skillfully avoids its famous flaws. This is Narnian theology at its sparkling best!”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“McCall boldly takes on the challenge of explicating and defending the unfashionable doctrine of sin, armed with a command of the rich resources of biblical, systematic, and historical theology, as well as the virtue of analytic clarity of argument. The result is a robust, fair, and illuminating treatment of this dark and difficult doctrine that will be a valuable resource for Christians of all traditions.”
An Analytic Theology of Evangelism
Theology
“In this slim volume, Tyler McNabb dares to enter a realm that few philosophers, especially analytic ones, have ever tried to navigate. With ecumenical flourish, he shows that there are important issues in the nature and practice of evangelism that are distinctly philosophical. He also advances the discussion as he deftly points the way to solutions that deserve further attention from his fellow philosophers.”
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the Image of God
Science & Faith
“Peter Bellini is ahead of the curve with his latest book. Artificial General Intelligence is predicted to be with us soon, and most of us have given little thought to what this means for us and our society. Bellini has thought hard about these complex issues and has done so from a multi-disciplinary approach that recognizes theology as the ultimate truth. This book will be an invaluable guide for those who want to be prepared for the AI revolution.”
Theology
“The wrath of God looms large over a number of theological doctrines and debates, ranging from the atonement to predestination to hell, and often casts a distorting shadow because it is seen as the counterbalance to divine love. Kinghorn and Travis seamlessly and elegantly marshal a series of scriptural and philosophical arguments, making a powerful case that we should recognize the wrath of God as actually a vivid expression of that very love. This is a paradigm-shifting book that will enable readers to see important elements of Christian theology in a whole new light.”
Theology
“Systematic theology is happily resurgent right now in evangelical circles, and this volume is the latest notable proof of that. It is firmly orthodox on first order matters of faith and doctrine, while more exploratory on matters that Scripture and tradition leave open for further analysis and speculation. This is a great text to ground students in the substance of the faith while also informing them of the contemporary state of the discussion.”
Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy
Philosophy
“Despite the resurgence of Christian philosophy during the past several decades, many Christians, as well as others, are dubious that there is any sort of positive relationship between Christianity and philosophy. In this volume, four accomplished practitioners of philosophy with very different views of how it relates to Christianity debate this fundamental question. This is a valuable resource for persons on all sides of this fascinating and vital issue.”
Theology
“Conditionalists have made an impressive case for their view on exegetical grounds, but have done relatively little to address the broader philosophical issues in the contemporary debate about hell. Spiegel advances the discussion in interesting and important ways by providing a clear assessment of these philosophical and moral issues, and making a sturdy case for his claim that conditionalism faces fewer difficulties on this front than rival views.”
Theology
“As someone who has spent a good chunk of my academic career defending the doctrine of eternal hell, I am in the somewhat ironic position of hoping that what I have defended turns out to be false. Indeed, I will be delighted if universal salvation turns out to be true. This book provides a number of powerful reasons to believe that universalism is what all Christians should hope for precisely because that is what scripture teaches.”
Theology
“Beilby's defense of the controversial idea of postmortem conversion is biblically engaged, theologically robust, and philosophically sophisticated. It is hard to imagine a better or more thorough treatment of this complex set of issues. Indeed, this book is a model of how philosophical theology ought to be done.”
Philosophy
“Most philosophers, I would wager, are not likely to think of Spinoza when they are interpreting Aquinas, and vice versa. But Blakemore makes an impressive and unexpected case that the two share some remarkable affinities, particularly on the mind-body issue. This is a great example of a surprising project in the history of philosophy that has interesting implications for the contemporary discussion.”
Theology
“Tom Talbott defends universal salvation with both serious biblical exegesis and philosophically sophisticated arguments. His multifaceted case for universalism has challenged my understanding of hell more than any other writer I have read. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in this vital debate.”
Theology
“The Love of God: A Canonical Model makes an important contribution to issues that are of central concern to both biblical and systematic theology. John Peckham shows mastery of a wide array of biblical and theological literature and has impressively deployed such resources in this well informed and carefully nuanced and hermeneutically sophisticated work. Peckham is clearly committed to the authority of the biblical text and to letting it guide his conclusions. The 'foreconditional-reciprocal' model of God's love in relationship to the world that Peckham defends is a biblically illuminating and theologically attractive proposal that deserves serious consideration and makes a significant contribution to scholarly theological literature.”
Theology
“Peckham's new book builds on his previous acclaimed work on the love of God. In this book he confronts head-on what is arguably the single most difficult challenge to the Christian conviction that God's character is one of perfect benevolence. While the book is aimed specifically at the philosophical problem of evil, Peckham comes armed for the task with an impressive command of biblical and theological scholarship, as well as the relevant philosophical literature. This is a book to be welcomed by all who are invested in this vitally important and deeply contested issue.”
Theological Authority in the Church
Theology
“This slim volume packs a powerful punch. Nemes contends that the essential clarity of Scripture pertains more significantly to its moral and ethical imperatives than it does to speculative metaphysical claims that have often preoccupied the church. Similarly, he argues that ‘traditionalism,’ with its dubious claims to binding authority, must be rejected, even as he defends the essential role of tradition in theology. This book is a frontal challenge not only to Roman Catholics, but also to many Protestants.”
Thinking Through the Problem of Hell
Theology
“R. Zachary Manis’s earlier book, Sinners in the Presence of a Loving God, is the most interesting and important defense of eternal hell that has appeared in some time. Unfortunately, its length discouraged the attention it deserved. This volume presents the heart of his case in a more accessible volume that deserves a wide readership.”
Apologetics
“This slim volume is chock full of striking insights that are vitally relevant to contemporary times. Drawing especially on the work of G. K. Chesterton, Mike Mitchell beautifully exposes the radical deficiency of what he calls our ‘myopically scientific worldview’ and calls us to recognize the truth that is accessible to us long before formal logic ever enters our thoughts. The overall message is one our culture urgently needs to recover.”
Understanding Prayer for the Dead
Theology
Foreword
“James B. Gould not only argues powerfully that there is no good theological case against prayer for the dead, but also that there is a powerful theological case in favor of it. Gould's case is wide-ranging in its argument, and he deals with the history of prayer for the dead in Christian theology as well as the philosophical and theological issues raised by the practice. His work will be recognized as a landmark on these vital issues for years to come.”
Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't
Theology
“In this engaging book, Ortlund stirs our deepest hopes and longings for infinite beauty and perfect goodness, longings we often ignore or repress. He goes on to argue that there are good reasons to sustain these hopes and that truth, goodness, and beauty are ultimately aligned. This is the ideal book to give thoughtful unbelievers, and one that believers will find most useful as a model for intelligent evangelism in the twenty-first century.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
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