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An accessible textbook for all engaging with Christian doctrine for the first time. A valuable resource and suitable for all clergy and all training for ministry.

Often Christian interfaith engagement has been viewed through the lense of theology of religions where the primary questions are often about the salvific destiny of people of other faiths. 'Faith, Hope and Love' offers an alternative approach asking how do Christian interfaith practitioners live out their discipleship in a multi-faith world?

Around twenty years or so after his death, the fiery and interesting Jewish teacher Jesus of Nazareth was made into the personification of his own teaching, and given an exalted cosmic status. This book asks on the basis of reconstructions of his teaching, what was Jesus' moral philosophy? And, what was his world view?

Almost everyone is directly affected by questions involving sex and sexual ethics - yet few are aware of the background to views on topics such as sex before and after marriage, sex as procreation and fulfilment, homosexuality, sexual abuse, rape and contraception. This title brings the author's balanced understanding to the subject.

Maps out a rural theology that addresses some of the concerns faced by Britain's rural population and those who minister to them. This book discusses some of the relevant issues from the point of view of Christian ethics.

A dynamic and constructive contribution to the discussion about faith and the new atheism. Apologetics is a key area of Christian theology, especially in an increasingly secular society. The authors explore what it means to do apologetics in an Anglican context.

Divided into three main sections: God and Creation, Christ and Salvation, and Spirit and Church, this texbook covers such topics as the nature of God-talk, the divine attributes, the doctrine of the Trinity, creation, providence, and eschatology. It also covers such topics as the doctrine of Incarnation, traditional models of salvation, and more.

A uniquely entry-level guide to biblical hermeneutics; offering accessible and practical advice for students and church-reading groups.

Providing the level one student with all they will need to know to understand their course fully, the textbook covers the major areas of ethical theory and methodology that are key to the use of the Bible in Christian ethics, natural law, conscience, various philosophical approaches to ethics and the influence of liberation theologies.

Islam is linked to the essential guidance of God to all humankind from the beginning of creation. In this title, this is traced through a series of steps such as a world-view, prophecy, revelation, history, belief, and practice. A guide to understanding Islam, it provides an understanding of Islam and the way that Muslims think and see the world.

Briefly: Mill's Utilitarianism is a summarized version of John Stuart Mill's original treatise, which is designed to assist university and sixth-form students in acquiring knowledge and understanding of this key text.

This is the credo and seminal text of the movement which was later characterized as liberation theology. This powerful, compassionate and radical book attracted criticism for daring to mix politics and religion in so daring a manner.

This is an excellent guide to the various methods of biblical criticism to put into the hands of students. There are chapters on textual, historical, grammatical, literary, form, tradition, and redaction criticism, each concluding with a bibliography.

A highly-acclaimed account of the sacramental principle and the seven sacraments of the church.