Theological Writing

While courses in Bible and theology typically require research papers, particularly at the graduate level, very few include training in research. Professors have two options: use valuable class time to teach students as much as they can, or lower their standards with the understanding that...

What if the sacred texts you thought you knew were only part of the story? For centuries, scripture has been presented as timeless and unchanging. But hidden beneath the familiar pages lies a world of lost gospels, suppressed voices, and forgotten manuscripts—words erased, altered, or buried in the sands of history. The Hidden Codex pulls back the curtain on this untold story, revealing how power, politics, and chance shaped the very foundations of faith. What you’re about to discover isn’t dry scholarship—it’s a journey through secret caves, imperial courts, monastic scriptoria, ...

In our modern age the biblical Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for answers to scientific, apologetic, and historical questions. It is a text that has called forth flood geology, fueled searches for remnants of the ark on Mount Ararat, and inspired a full-size replica of Noah's ark in a biblical theme park. Some claim that the very veracity of Scripture hinges on a particular reading of the flood narrative. But do we understand what we are reading? Longman and Walton urge us to ask, what might the biblical author have been saying to his ancient audience? 

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Kierkegaard: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from...

Karl Rahner is known as the father of the Catholic Church in the 20th century. Join Rahner’s celebrated student, acclaimed theologian, author and Boston College professor, Fr. Harvey Egan, SJ, in this exploration of Rahner’s wisdom. A Jesuit priest, Rahner was also a philosopher, theologian...

Unlock the wisdom of early Christianity with The Epistle of Barnabas: A Beginner's Guide. This essential volume offers an insightful exploration into one of the most profound texts that shaped the foundations of Christian thought. Are you ready to deepen your understanding of faith and uncover the spiritual insights hidden within ancient teachings? This guide takes you on a journey through the Epistle of Barnabas, revealing its timeless relevance and powerful messages. Dive into Spiritual Interpretations: Uncover the allegorical readings of Jewish laws, revealing deeper spiritual meanings ...

A Study of How Genesis 3 Influences the Whole Story of the Bible When looking around at the world, it is easy to see that all is not as it should be. This brokenness within the world and humanity finds its roots in mankind’s rebellion against God. The fall, as recorded in Genesis 3, sets the...

DISCOVER THE PURITAN PERSPECTIVE ON ISRAEL'S FUTURE THAT THE MODERN CHURCH HAS FORGOTTEN A 350-Year-Old Masterwork on Biblical Prophecy, Finally Accessible to Today's Readers The Mystery of Israel's Salvation, Explained and Applied A Discourse Concerning the General Conversion of the Jewish Nation Date of publication: 1669. This is a collaborative work by several prominent 17th-century Puritan ministers: ABOUT THE AUTHORS INCREASE MATHER (1639-1723): Influential Boston minister, president of Harvard College, and one of the most significant figures in Colonial American Christianity. His ...

Virtue, in a word, is strength. For Shakespeare, “Virtue is bold.” Virtue gives us the ability to do the right thing at the right time. A person’s character consists of the various virtues he has cultivated. Virtue is variable and versatile. There is a virtue for every moral challenge. We need courage in the face of danger, wisdom in a crisis, love for all occasions, and kindness on a daily basis. This book is a series of 32 highly distinctive articles. Each one of them centers on a virtue or a virtuous activity. Its aim is to make virtue attractive as well as dramatic, by ...

The Treatises and Biblical Prefaces of Saint Jerome Explore the theological writings, biblical scholarship, and influential prefaces of one of the early Church’s most important interpreters of Scripture. Examine Jerome’s biblical scholarship and his concern for the original languages, textual traditions, and interpretation of Scripture. Read his influential prefaces to biblical books, offering insight into translation, canon, textual history, and the work of the biblical interpreter. Engage Jerome’s theological and ascetic writings, including his responses to controversies and his ...

What would the Apostle Paul have written if his complete correspondence had survived? What theological dimensions remained unexpressed in his letters? How might he have addressed audiences he never wrote to? "The Lost Epistles of Paul" presents a bold exploration of the "unknown Paul" – reconstructing lost letters mentioned in the New Testament, uncovering theological reflections implicit in his thought, and imagining epistles the apostle might have written to various recipients. The book is structured in three parts: Lost Letters: Reconstruction of letters explicitly mentioned in Paul's ...

Step into the rich, nuanced world of ancient letter writing in this illuminating examination of New Testament epistles within the context of Greco-Roman culture. In "A Journey Through Ancient Letter Writing", delve deep into the technicalities and stylistic elements of this lost art form, and appreciate its tremendous influence on the biblical epistles. The book begins with a comprehensive exploration of the art and craft of letter writing in antiquity, examining everything from the societal significance of letters, to the diverse categories they fall into, and the fascinating materials ...