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"We are at the forefront of a new reformation." So declares Elaine Heath in Trauma-Informed Evangelism, aiming to recover the God of love from the structures of hate that pervade Christian communities in America today. In their new guide, she and Charles Kiser work toward bringing this reformation to fruition through ministering specifically to the spiritually traumatized. Over the course of their study, Kiser and Heath amplify the voices of those who suffered misogynistic, racist, or homophobic abuse at the hands of the church. While carefully listening to these stories, Kiser and Heath bring them into conversation with the passion and resurrection of Jesus. Engaging with womanist and liberation theology, they see in the crucifixion a God who does not valorize suffering but shares the experience of the traumatized. Ultimately, this theodicy leads them to propose a new evangelism--one based not on fear and coercion but on witnessing the unconditional love of God. Timely, theologically informed, and eminently practical, Trauma-Informed Evangelism will serve as a formative guide for church leaders and students seeking to aid trauma survivors in their communities. Discussion questions conclude each chapter.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "evangelical"? For many, the answer is "white," "patriarchal," "conservative," or "fundamentalist"--but as Isaac B. Sharp reveals, the "big tent" of evangelicalism has historically been much bigger than we've been led to believe. In The Other Evangelicals, Sharp brings to light the stories of those twentieth-century evangelicals who didn't fit the mold, including Black, feminist, progressive, and gay Christians. Though the binary of fundamentalist evangelicals and modernist mainline Protestants is taken for granted today, Sharp demonstrates that fundamentalists and modernists battled over the title of "evangelical" in post-World War II America. In fact, many ideologies characteristic of evangelicalism today, such as "biblical womanhood" and political conservatism, arose only in reaction to the popularity of evangelical feminism and progressivism. Eventually, history was written by the "winners"--the Billy Grahams of American religion--while the "losers" were expelled from the movement via the establishment of institutions such as the National Association of Evangelicals. Carefully researched and deftly written, The Other Evangelicals offers a breath of fresh air for scholars seeking a more inclusive history of religion in America. Q Spirit Top 23 LGBTQ Christian Books List (2023)

"People Get Ready tells the stories of twelve twentieth-century activists whose faith led them to speak prophetically and work peacefully toward social justice for the marginalized"--

"An assessment of theological education in the twenty-first century, including its fundamental shifts and ultimate hopes"--

"The son of Dutch immigrants makes sense of his family's patterns of abuse and trauma through the lens of faith"--

Understanding the role of religion in global politics is crucial for effective diplomacy.   Many American policy makers are squeamish about religion's role in diplomacy. Nevertheless, religion plays a crucial and complex part in global affairs, such as in sustainable development, various human rights issues, and fomenting and mitigating conflict. Shaun A. Casey, the founding director of the US Department of State's Office of Religion and Global Affairs, makes a compelling case for the necessity of understanding global religion in Chasing the Devil at Foggy Bottom.      > On a global stage with higher stakes than ever, effective diplomacy is imperative. Yet in this critical moment, the United States's reputation has faltered. Chasing the Devil at Foggy Bottom offers a path forward to better foreign policy. Foreword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Award in Political and Social Sciences Finalist (2023)

"Rhyming text follows the evolution of the ocean, from the fiery time of its birth to the marvelously biodiverse present. Includes notes from the author and illustrator, spotlights on past and present marine life-forms, a timeline of evolutionary eras, a glossary of key terms, and recommended further reading"--

"A short, accessible guide for Christians navigating interactions between faith and science that describes and evaluates three models: conflict, independence, and dialogue"--

A semantic study of God's righteousness and justice in the Hebrew Bible that draws exegetical, theological, and philosophical conclusions about the character of God and God's relationship with humanity. God's work of creation and salvation for the good of Israel, humanity, and the world manifests the nature of God's being. Thus, if we can understand God's characteristics of righteousness and justice, we can better understand God. In the Hebrew Bible, these aspects of God are not expressed by abstract concepts but by semantic elements within literary structures. From this premise, Joze Krasovec undertakes the present study to put semantics into dialogue with exegesis and theology to illuminate exactly how God's righteousness and justice in the Old Testament should be understood. In the first part of the book, Krasovec analyzes occurrences of the Hebrew root ṣdq (meaning righteous) and other synonyms, working systematically through the entire Old Testament canon. In the second part, he builds off this lexical study with a more broadly exegetical, theological, and philosophical exploration of guilt, punishment, mercy, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Krasovec concludes, among other things, that the biblical writers use "righteousness" as an expression of God's affection for faithful people, especially those in distress because of persecution. God's righteousness therefore exists in the Hebrew Bible in relation to the righteousness of human individuals and communities. Justice--whether in the form of forgiveness for the penitent or punishment for those who have hardened their hearts against God--is always carried out with the goal of building better community among God's people.

"Father Shannon Kearns is familiar with liminal spaces. He's lived in them his whole life. And while his experience as a transgender man has often made it difficult for him to fit in--especially in the context of Christianity--it has also shaped his perspective in important ways on complicated, gender-transgressing aspects of theology and Scripture. In the Margins weaves stories from Shannon's life into reflections on well-known biblical narratives--such as Jacob wrestling with the divine, Rahab and the Israelite spies, Ezekiel and the dry bones, and the transfiguration of Jesus. In each chapter, Shannon shows how stories have helped him make sense of his own identity, and how those same stories can unlock the transformative power of faith for those willing to listen with an open mind and stand alongside him in the in-between."--Provided by publisher.

"An exploration of progressive Christian sexual ethics in response to a range of pressing issues in the digital age-including online pornography, dating apps, sexting, virtual-reality hookups, and sex robots"--

Gathercole argues that the theological content of the New Testament Gospels distinguishes them substantially from noncanonical Gospels. He shows how the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each include four key points that also formed the core of early Christian preaching and teaching: Jesus's identity as messiah, the saving death of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and Scripture's foretelling of the Christ event. In contrast, most noncanonical Gospels only selectively appropriated these central concerns of early Christian proclamation. -- Book jacker.

"A reading of select New Testament texts in dialogue with modern-day issues of racial justice through an approach the author terms "associative hermeneutics.""--

"With the help of a pet hermit crab, a child finds a way to say goodbye to Uncle Mike after his death from cancer"--

Originally published in Italy by Kite Edizioni in 2021 under title: Lo e gli altri.--Title page verso.

"Originally published in Italy as La Scatola 2020."

"A generous exploration of religious experiences-moments of inexplicable terror or rapturous joy, visions, near-death experiences of the afterlife, encounters with angels, heavenly voices, and premonitions-and the Christian response to these stories in a secular age"--

"An overview of the past and present significance of the theological doctrine of kenosis-the claim in the "Christ-hymn" of Philippians 2 that Jesus emptied and humbled himself in obedience on his way to death upon the cross"--

"A collection of meditations on Christian life that locate noteworthy current events, cultural trends, and particular occasions within the larger story of Scripture"--

In Christ and the Common Life Luke Bretherton provides an introduction to historical and contemporary theological reflection on politics and opens up a compelling vision for a Christian commitment to democracy. In dialogue with Scripture and various traditions, Bretherton examines the dynamic relationship between who we are in relation to God and who we are as moral and political animals. He addresses fundamental political questions about poverty and injustice, forming a common life with strangers, and constructively transforming asymmetries of power. And through his analysis of debates concerning, among other things, race, class, economics, the environ­ment, and interfaith relations, he develops an innovative political theology of democracy as a way through which Christians can speak and act faithfully within our current context. Read as a whole, or as stand-alone chapters, the book guides readers through the political landscape and identifies the primary vocabulary, ideas, and schools of thought that shape Christian reflection on politics in the West. Ideal for the classroom, Christ and the Common Life equips students to understand politics and its positive and negative role in fostering neighbor love.

"An exploration of the ethical problem of Old Testament violence, with relevant background information and a survey of four different approaches to making sense of the Israelite destruction of the Canaanites"--