Leonardo De Chirico

In Search of Ancient Roots

History & Biography

“Present-day evangelicalism has a strange relationship with history. On the one extreme, there are those who endorse a 'gap theory' whereby their experience of the Christian life has little if anything to do with any sense of historical continuity. On the other extreme, recent fascinations with romantic and selective appropriations of 'tradition' show how easy it is to uncritically embrace beliefs and practices that are idiosyncratic with regards to Scripture. What is at stake is the historical nature of evangelicalism as such. As a learned historian and acute theologian, Kenneth Stewart helps the reader come to terms with the diachronic dimension of evangelicalism that runs through church history, taking different shades and colors but ultimately responding to the same principles of biblical faithfulness and spiritual involvement. This book is a vigorous and rigorous rebuttal to John Henry Newman, according to whom 'to be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant.' Stewart is convinced that to be deep in history one does not need to turn to Rome (becoming Roman Catholic) or to Antioch (becoming Orthodox). His case is convincing. A must-read for every person struggling with the question, 'What does evangelicalism have to do with history?'”

Lord and Servant

Theology

“Aspettiamo il terzo volume.”

Roman Catholic Theology and Practice

Theology

“This book is good news to those who have long desired a reliable theological guide in dealing with Roman Catholicism. Based on a painstaking analysis of the 1992 Catechism of the Catholic Church, it covers the all-embracing trajectory of Roman Catholic theology and practice. Instead of juxtaposing ephemeral impressions and disconnected data, Allison provides a theological framework that accounts for the complexity of the Roman Catholic system and its dynamic unity. This book is to be commended for its biblical depth, theological acuteness, historical alertness, and systemic awareness. My hope is that this landmark book will reorient evangelical theology away from its attraction for a shallow ecumenicity with Rome toward a serious dialogue based on the Word of God.”

The Fall and Redemption of Conscience

Theology

“With this thorough study on a neglected topic in present-day Protestant theology, Andrea Ferrari has reflected on the biblical and theological significance of the conscience for Christian anthropology. Intertwining exegesis and biblical theology, Ferrari locates the subject in robust Trinitarian and covenantal frameworks, and dialogues with the most important voices in the Protestant tradition—from Calvin’s sensus divinitatis to John Webster’s seminal essay ‘God and Conscience.” Contrary to intellectualist notions (like Aquinas), Ferrari expounds a perceptual and intuitive explanation of the conscience that better fits the biblical account and human experience. With this study, Ferrari has not only provided a state-of-the-art academic monograph but also a constructive way forward to appreciate the relevance of conscience for Protestant theology as a whole.”

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