Creaturely Theology: On God, Humans and Other Animals by
Discusses the theology of non-human in relation to theological anthropology.
Truly Our Sister: A Theology of Mary in the Communion of the Saints by
Construes the image of Mary so as to be a source of blessing rather than blight for women's lives in both religious and political terms.
Trauma and Grace by
Explores works in the field of trauma studies. Central to its overall theme is an investigation of the myriad ways both individual and collective violence affect one's capacity to remember, to act, and to love; how violence can challenge theological understandings of grace; and even how the traumatic experience of Jesus' death is remembered.
T&T Clark Handbook of Theological Anthropology by
Including classical, modern, and postmodern approaches to theological anthropology, this volume covers the entire spectrum of thought on the doctrines of creation, the human person as imago Dei, sin, and grace.
We Drink from Our Own Wells: The Spiritual Journey of a People by
A classic expression of Latin American spirituality by a pioneer of liberation theology. Outlines the contours of a spirituality rooted in the experience of the poor and their struggle for life.
On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real World Spirituality for Restless Hearts by
Shows how Augustine can be a pilgrim guide to a spirituality that meets the complicated world we live in.
Light Through Darkness: The Orthodox Tradition by
Explores familiar themes such as liturgy and sacrament, theology, monasticism, hesychastic prayer, as well as the book of nature, spiritual direction, and the scandal of the cross.
Ecospirituality: An Introduction by
Covers the background for environmentally oriented spirituality in the Christian tradition, beginning with expressions of creation care and creation degradation in the Judeo-Christian Scriptures, and moving through important moments and figures in the history of Christian spirituality.
The Holy Spirit by
Outlines the major movements and figures in the historical unfolding of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, with special attention on the role of philosophical interpretation and spiritual transformation, showing how historical developments have shaped contemporary trends in pneumatology.
Pneumatology: The Holy Spirit in Ecumenical, International, and Contextual Perspective by
This revised and updated review of pneumatology in global perspective offers a biblical, historical and theological assessment of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
The Mestizo/a Community of the Spirit by
Models a creative exercise in ecclesiology based on a Latino/a practical theology of the Spirit, which designs theological discourse based on its encounter with the Spirit in human culture.
The Dangers of Christian Practice (Online) by
Challenges the assumption that the church possesses a set of immaculate practices that will definitionally train Christians in virtue and that can't be answerable to their histories. Proposes that the register in which Christians might best think about the Eucharist, prayer, and baptism is that of "damaged gift." Christians go on with these practices because, though blighted by sin, they remain gifts from God.
The Sacraments by
Coverage includes general ideas of sacraments and ritual, Old Testament practices, the response of Jesus and the Early Church, the growth of sacramental theology up to the Reformation and since, Baptism, Holy Communion, the rites of commitment - confirmation, ordination and marriage, and rites of restoration - healing and reconciliation.
The Eucharist and Ecumenism by
Explores ways in which Christians might resolve their differences on Eucharistic theology. With the aim of fostering ecumenical convergence, he tackles three key issues dividing the churches about the Eucharist: real presence, Eucharistic sacrifice, and ordained ministry.
A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ by
A systematic theology of migration that seeks to reframe the operative political, social and cultural narratives through a Eucharistic narrative.
If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I?: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority by
A challenge to the doctrine of biblical inerrancy that calls into question how Christians are taught more about the way of Whiteness than the way of Jesus.
The Qur'an and the Just Society (Online) by
Explores the underlying principles of the Quran's system of social justice. Covers Qur'anic Ethics, Political Justice (politics, peace, war), Distributive Justice (fair trade, alms, marriage, inheritance) and Corrective Justice (public and private crimes).
The Political Disciple by
What might it mean for public and political life to be understood as an important dimension of following Jesus? This book considers what it means to reflect Christlikeness in our public practice, as well as what to make of the typically slow rate of social change and the tension between relative allegiance to a nation and/or a political party and ultimate allegiance to Christ.
Dear Sisters: A Womanist Practice in Hospitality by
As a Womanist scholar, Westfield reflects on the ways in which the hospitality of the group relates to the long-standing African American tradition of concealed gatherings, the Christian tradition of hospitality, and Christian education.
Post-Traumatic Public Theology (Online) by
This book imagines new modes of religious response to trauma, moving beyond simple answers to the 'why' of human suffering toward discussions of profound expressions of faith in the aftermath of trauma.
All Things New: Eschatology in the Majority World by
Leading theologians and biblical scholars from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and North America offer readers a glimpse of how Christians around the globe think about eschatology.
So Great a Salvation: Soteriology in the Majority World by
A book on soteriology in the Majority World. For many Christians outside Europe and North America, the doctrine of salvation is not a mere theological construct but, rather, a matter of life and death. Taking African, Asian, Latin American, and First Nations cultural contexts into account, this book allows readers to see God's creative deliverance in a fresh light.
The Spirit over the Earth: Pneumatology in the Majority World by
The contributors to this volume reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in both the church and the world in dialogue with their respective contexts and cultures. Taking African, Asian, and Latin American cultural contexts into account gives rise to fresh questions and insights regarding the Spirit's work as witnessed in the world.
The Trinity among the Nations (Online) by
Focuses on Christian understandings of the character and work of God in various contexts. The contributors highlight global trends in trinitarian theology in relation to historic Christian confessions, especially the Nicene Creed, and draw out the rich implications of the doctrine of God for the church and Christian living today.
The Future of Hope: Christian Tradition Amid Modernity and Postmodernity by
Offers a critique of today's stifling cultural climate and shows why the vision of hope central to Christian faith must be a basic component of any flourishing society.
Seeing God: The Beatific Vision in Christian Tradition by
Focuses on "vision" as a living metaphor and shows how the vision of God is not just a future but a present reality. Both a historical theology and a dogmatic articulation of the beatific vision--of how the invisible God becomes visible to us.
Feminist Eschatology: Embodied Futures by
Feminist Eschatology seeks to think differently about Christian eschatology in light of contributions from feminist theologians, noting the numerous and varied critiques they have made of traditional models.
Faith As a Way of Life: A Vision for Pastoral Leadership by
Aarticulates a vision of pastoral leadership grounded in substantive faith language.
Ecotheology: A Christian Conversation by
In roundtable format, Richard Bauckham, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, Steven Bouma-Prediger, and John F. Haught navigate the layers of what it means for humans to live in right relationship with earth's lifesystems.
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