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Literarische und religiöse Kommunikation in Mittelalter und Früher Neuzeitby Peter Strohschneider
Walter de Gruyter, Inc. 2009; US$ 207.00In the Middle Ages and far into the Early Modern Age, "Literature" as understood by literary scholars principally functions and is characterised with reference to and in distinction from religious communication and practice. These complex relations, which change over time, are illuminated here with studies from German Medieval and Early Modern Studies and from English Studies, History, Art History, Romance Studies, Sociology, History of Theology and Church History which contribute to establishing the present-day position of cultural and literary studies. more...
Spirituality in Ministerial Formationby Andrew Mayes
University of Wales Press 2009; US$ 85.00This is a ground-breaking study into a crucial area of theological education. It traces the origin and evolution of the formation model of training and identifies what difference this paradigm makes to present practice. more...
Clerical Celibacy in the West c.1100-1700by Helen Parish
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2010; US$ 124.95The issue of clerical celibacy has played a long and profound role in the history of the Christian church. From the first Christian centuries to the present day, the question of whether clergy should be allowed to marry has attracted a vast amount of theological attention and debate. Yet despite the acknowledged importance of this issue, there have been few attempts to present an objective and historical study of the origins and development of clerical celibacy. In order to address this lacuna, Dr Parish offers a reassessment of the history of sacerdotal celibacy, examining the emergence and evolution of the celibate priesthood in the Latin church from the beginning of the twelfth to the end of the seventeenth centuries. Around this core area... more...
Chaplaincy in Law Enforcementby David W. DeRevere
Charles C Thomas 2005; US$ 24.95Thoroughly revised and rewritten, this new second edition serves as a comprehensive first step for law enforcement departments seeking a police chaplain as well as a useful resource for the experienced police chaplain. This text is a manual of procedures, concepts, guidelines, and forms that are presented in plain, clear language, yet with substantial depth of knowledge. Major topics include how to get started as a Chaplain; how to relate to law enforcement department people; theological foundations; confidentiality; crisis intervention and counseling; death notifications; disasters; domestic disputes; officer deaths and funerals; addicted officers; hostage negotiations; and victim assistance. In addition, the Appendices offer resources for... more...
Public People, Private Livesby Jean Burton; Chris Burton
Continuum International Publishing 2009; US$ 75.00Who cares for the carers? Is it possible for the families of public figures to have private lives? How does it feel to be a vicarage child in the 21st century?. The authors tackle an area of enormous importance for the Church: the stresses of clerical family life, with implications which range from the nature of the appointments system and the principle of tied accommodation to the way in which the Church supports its clergy and their families. More than simply a critique of the current situation, however, this book makes some specific recommendations, thus offering a valuable resource to the Church and, potentially, well beyond it. Essential reading for clergy and prospective clergy and their families, all those responsible for their... more...
In the Beginning Was the Wordby Vern Sheridan Poythress
Crossway Books 2009; US$ 25.00With scriptural teaching and broad-ranging application, this follow-up to Redeeming Science builds a Christian theology of language and reforms our thinking about words. Language is not only the centerpiece of our everyday lives, but it gives significance to all that we do. It also reflects and reveals our all-sustaining Creator, whose providential governance extends to the intricacies of language. Writes Vern Poythress, "God controls and specifies the meaning of each word-not only in English but in Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Italian, and every other language. When, in our modernism or postmodernism, we drop him from our account of language, our words suddenly become a prison that keeps us from the truth rather than opening doors to the... more...
Great Talk Outlines for Youth Ministryby Mark Oestreicher
Zondervan 2009; US$ 18.99This outstanding resource contains 40 outlines for individual youth talks and contains suggestions for bringing talks and youth sermons to life--illustrations, object lessons, video clip suggestions, music suggestions and more. more...
Great Talk Outlines for Youth Ministry 2by Mark Oestreicher
Zondervan 2009; US$ 18.99Great Talk Outlines for Youth Ministry 2 contains outlines for individual youth talks and suggestions for bringing talks and youth discussions to life using illustrations, object lessons, video-clip suggestions, music suggestions, and more. Includes CD-ROM. more...
Devotions for Ministry Wivesby Barbara Hughes
Zondervan 2010; US$ 9.99A book of encouraging devotionals and meditations by wives of ministry leaders to wives who are married to pastors and other ministry leaders with a personal, honest, intimate tone showing an understanding of the unique pressures and situations faced by ministry wives. Each of 90 entries includes a Scripture text, devotional comments, and a related prayer. more...
I'm More Than the Pastor's Wifeby Lorna Dobson
Zondervan 2010; US$ 9.99This revised edition confronts the unique challenges facing pastors' wives with a combination of serious advice and humor and a good balance of scriptural basis, personal illustration, honesty, and sincerity. more...









