Thomas Jay Oord
Biography
Thomas Jay Oord wrote The Uncontrolling Love of God, edited Divine Grace and Emerging Creation, and co-edited Relational Theology with Brint Montgomery and Karen Winslow.
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Science & Faith
“Challenging times prompt thoughtful people to ask challenging questions. For believers in God, Covid-19 prompts many to wonder why a loving God doesn’t prevent the death, sickness, and harm so many experience. Janet Warren offers a plausible answer. Drawing from science, theology, and plain common sense, Warren provides an account of providence that portrays God as loving in a pandemic. I recommend this book!”
Science & Faith
“This is the most cleverly written and yet profound book I’ve read in some time. I love it! Ray makes complex and deep issues accessible. She answers questions about science and contemporary debates. I plan to give copies to friends trying to make sense of evolution and Christian faith.”
Bible Stories for Strong Stomachs
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This is not an introduction to the Bible or an academic book about the Bible--and that's OK since we don't need more of either. It's a provocative and very different book for those who have real questions about big issues and want biblical answers.”
Theology
“What a beautiful book! Andrew Ray Williams presents the mature version of Clark Pinnock’s theology, offering a helpful entry into the ideas of this major thinker. Readers get the core of Pinnock’s thought by looking at six major themes. Williams occasionally notes how Pinnock’s views differ from those of other theologians. The result is a powerful articulation of open theology with the Spirit of love front and center.”
Philosophy
“Curtis Holtzen and Robeto Sirvent provide a much needed resource with this book: a sample collection of Keith Ward's brilliant writings. Ward is one of the greatest theologians of our time, and this essential reader offers prime examples of his immense and multi-faceted insight. There is no better representation of Ward's work than this book.”
Christian Living
“To get at who we are, we must tell stories. Even in the telling, we shape who we might become in the future. In this story-oriented book, Bob Cornwall draws together diverse stories in hopes of explaining our identities. Cornwall’s narration is worth the listening!”
Confronting Religious Denial of Science
Science & Faith
“Catherine Wallace is right: fundamentalism is problematic on many levels. It is not leading us to the common good. But Wallace is also right that simply decrying fundamentalism is not enough. A winsome replacement must be offered. This book sparks the imagination of an alternative that affirms science and the humanities, including religion. Even those who cannot accept all of the alternative ideas proposed in this book will be better off for having pondered them!”
Confronting the Predicament of Belief
Apologetics
“Getting right to the nitty-gritty of theology, essayists probe and cajole Clayton and Knapp’s proposals in their original book, The Predicament of Belief. All contributors agree that Christians face contemporary predicaments. But not all are convinced of the Predicament’s solutions. The responses Clayton and Knapp give are themselves worth the price of this book!”
Theology
“Vail takes recent work on creation and chaos and offers a new perspective for Christian theology. This perspective retains the kernel of ancient creation doctrines that suppose God creates something from nothing, but it does so with a fresh perspective on . . . other theological doctrines, such as soteriology and sanctification. Those who seek a faithful reading of the Christian tradition and contemporary worldviews will be wise to work through the nuances of Vail's creative creation and chaos proposal.”
Science & Faith
“Ronald Osborn draws together a variety of sources and addresses key issues in this rich project. His analysis of literalism and biblical interpretation is sorely needed in many circles today. And his insights on animal suffering should prove helpful as believers wrestle with the central issues of God's grace in a world of both pleasure and pain, holiness and harrowing abuse.”
Does God Always Get What God Wants?
Theology
“Once we set aside belief in a controlling God, faith in God becomes more interesting not less so. Reddish explores the implications in this readable and provocative book. The results create a new vision of God and a way to make sense of suffering and joy.”
History & Biography
“B.T. Roberts was a wise and inspirational human. This collection of essays explores some of his thought while also taking some of his ideas in new directions. This book not only highlights the fruit of Roberts’ thought and life, it proves his ideas can spark fruitful reflection today.”
Preaching & Worship
“The Eucharistic table has been both a source of encouragement and a battleground leading to exclusion. Robert Cornwall explores the relevant issues and biblical passages to argue for an open table. Although some in the church erect fences to keep out the ‘unworthy,’ Cornwall removes barriers as an invitation of welcome and sign of unity.”
Embracing the Past—Forging the Future
Theology
“These are exciting days for Wesleyan theology, and these essays testify well to the winsomeness of the Wesleyan way. Exploring what is 'post,' 'past,' or 'plural,' these young scholars (and a few seasoned voices too) express the breadth and depth of what this tradition's theological vision now offers the contemporary world.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Eric Seibert makes reading the Old Testament both fun and practical. Addressing legitimate concerns about problematic portrayals of God, Seibert offers reading strategies that make sense. I plan to give this book to those who think the Bible is boring or irrelevant, because these pages prove otherwise!”
Evangelism and the Openness of God
Theology
“Theology truly matters to evangelism. Bad theology muffles the good news or confuses its audience. Vaughn Baker shows that open theology provides a better framework for evangelism than other theological alternatives. It makes better sense of the biblical witness and our deep intuitions about human freedom and responsibility. Baker presents open theology as truly winsome theology of evangelism.”
Science & Faith
“'Having trouble living the holy life? You just need to try harder!' Unfortunately, many Christians hear this message. 'Just try harder,' however, ignores the powerful role our bodies—including our genes and the body of Christ, Christian community—must play in following Jesus' command to be holy. In this book, Matthew Nelson Hill explores the sociobiological roots of human behavior, including the constraints we all face. Along the way, Hill helps us understand altruism and generosity in ways that make sense scientifically, theologically and experientially. He argues that loving communities and their practices stand the best chance in helping us walk the highway of holiness.”
Christian Living
“The view of family that many entertain does not fit the belonging central to the family of faith. T. C. Moore points out potential idolatries associated with the nuclear family and proposes an alternative vision of family forged in response to God's love. Using personal stories and cultural connections, Moore calls for the families of love we desperately need and desperately need to become.”
Theology
“Take insights from the emergent church, add a strong dose of continental philosophy's focus on the other, sprinkle in insights from virtue ethics, include open theology's view of a loving God whom Christians should imitate, add missional theology's concern for engaging culture, and then place at the center a persuasive Christology of kenosis. Cook elements slowly; let ingredients intermingle and flavors mix. What emerges is this provocative book-a theological feast that nourishes and inspires!”
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