"The doctrine of the Trinity stands front and center of the Christian faith and its articulation. After a sustained drought of trinitarian engagement, the doctrine of the Trinity has increasingly resurged to the forefront of Evangelical confession. The second half of the twentieth century, however, saw a different kind of trinitarian theology developing, giving way to what has commonly been referred to as the 'social Trinity.' Social---o ..."
"Colin Gunton was a world renowned scholar, systematic theologian and Reformed Church minister. Revelation and Reason is an in-depth analysis, derived from the annual lecture/seminar course he gave to MA students at King's College London. Approximately one-third of the work is a direct transcript, and analysis of the three two-hour lectures Colin Gunton gave at a break-neck speed: 1. 'From Reason and Revelation to Revelation And Reason'; ..."
"Christian Theology: The Classics is a vibrant introduction to the most important works of theology in the history of Christian thought. Exploring writings from the origins of Christianity to the present day, it examines some of the most influential theologians of all time, considering the context in which they were writing and the lasting significance of their work. Covering thirty-one theological classics s ..."
Baptist Theology(1st Edition) (Doing Theology) by StephenR. Holmes Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2012 by Bloomsbury T&T Clark ISBN-13: 978-0-567-00031-6, ISBN: 0-567-00031-1
"This book considers the distinctive ideas and expressions of Christian faith to be found in the historic Baptist churches. An outline of the history of the Baptist movement will be offered, from its British beginnings in Amsterdam in 1609, through its varied developments in Britain, Europe and North America, to its worldwide presence and diversity today, and its relationship to many other churches with apparently-similar practices (Pent ..."
The Quest for the Trinity(1st Edition) The Doctrine of God in Scripture, History and Modernity by StephenR. Holmes Paperback, 231 Pages, Published 2012 by Ivp Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-3986-5, ISBN: 0-8308-3986-0
"The doctrine of the Trinity was settled in the fourth century, and maintained, with only very minor disagreement or development, by all strands of the church--Western and Eastern, Protestant and Catholic--until the modern period. In the twentieth century, there arose a sense that the doctrine had been neglected and stood in need of recovery. In The Quest for the Trinity, Holmes takes us on a remarkable journey through 2,000 years of t ..."
"ECPA 2017 Christian Book Award Finalist This classic one-volume reference work has been appreciated for decades. It is now substantially expanded and revised to focus on a variety of theological themes, thinkers and movements. From African Christian Theology to Zionism, this volume of historical and systematic theology offers a wealth of information and insight for students, pastors and all thoughtful Christians. Over half of the more t ..."
The Holy Trinity(1st Edition) Understanding God's Life by StephenR. Holmes Paperback, 258 Pages, Published 2001 by Authentic Media ISBN-13: 978-1-84227-741-6, ISBN: 1-84227-741-3
"Taking the late twentieth-century revival of the doctrine of the Trinity as a context, this book examines the development of that doctrine from the biblical text to the present day. It argues that the twentieth century revival was in fact a fundamental departure from the doctrine of the Trinity developed by the ecumenical councils, and taught by all strands of the Christian church until the nineteenth century. The book traces and evalua ..."
God of Grace and God of Glory(1st Edition) An Account of the Theology of Jonathan Edwards by StephenR. Holmes Hardcover, 289 Pages, Published 2001 by Eerdmans Pub Co ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-3914-5, ISBN: 0-8028-3914-2
"Jonathan Edwards is increasingly recognized as one of the churchs most interesting and significant theologians, yet synthesizing his thought has proven difficult. This new study by Stephen Holmes finds the key to the whole of Edwardss theology in the concept of glory. Using as his starting point the thesis of a work Edwards left for publication when he diedthat Gods fundamental decision that there should be something other tha ..."
"This text aims to expose students to the history of Christian thought, which is a central part of the discipline of theology. The rationale behind it is that students should not complete an introductory course without having been exposed to a wide variety of competing approaches and having gained some broad knowledge of the tradition, rather than studying methodological concerns only. The extracts are accompanied by commentary and annot ..."
The Cost of Rights(Updated) Why Liberty Depends on Taxes by StephenHolmes, Cass R. Sunstein Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2013 by W. W. Norton & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-393-32033-6, ISBN: 0-393-32033-2
"Whittle away the dense academic prose, and the message of The Cost of Rights is disarmingly simple: as Robert A. Heinlein once put it, "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch." If legal rights are to be considered meaningful, argue coauthors Stephen Holmes and Cass Sunstein, the existence of a government is required to first establish and then to enforce those rights. Running a government costs money; therefore, paying taxes is neces ..."
"Public Theology offers foundational and programmatic chapters exploring helpful ways to theologise about culture with missional intent. The book opens with three chapters taking steps towards developing a general theology of culture."
"This book considers the distinctive ideas and expressions of Christian faith to be found in the historic Baptist churches. An outline of the history of the Baptist movement will be offered, from its British beginnings in Amsterdam in 1609, through its varied developments in Britain, Europe and North America, to its worldwide presence and diversity today, and its relationship to many other churches with apparently-similar practices (Pent ..."
Listening to the Past The Place of Tradition in Theology by StephenR. Holmes Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2003 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-2642-3, ISBN: 0-8010-2642-3
"Throughout, Holmes shows what listening to the past involves and how tradition can beused to aid theological work today."
"Understanding the Person of Christ affects our understanding of all Christian theology. All ten contributors to this volume share a commitment to the orthodox theological tradition in Christology as expressed in the creedal heritage of the Christian church, and seek to explicate the continuing coherence and importance of that theological tradition.The book's ten essays cover such topics as prolegomena to Christology, the incarnation, t ..."
God of Grace and God of Glory An Account of the Theology of Jonathan Edwards. FIRST EDITION : 2000. HARDBACK in JACKET by StephenR. Holmes Hardcover, 306 Pages, Published 2000 by Bloomsbury 3Pl ISBN-13: 978-0-567-08748-5, ISBN: 0-567-08748-4
"An Account Of The Theology Of Jonathan Edwards Stephen R. Holmes ... of the
lecture being sponsored for publication, and so a lasting statement might be
made. Edwards, now 28 years old, was presented with the opportunity to set out
his principles, to take his own stand. The short title, the text and the doctrine of the
address all demonstrate that God's self-glorification is central to Edwards'
concerns in this manifesto: 'God glor ..."
"Listening to the Past comprehensively examines the doctrine of communion of saints, bringing together wisdom concerning atonement, free will, theology, politics, and the importance of listening to and learning from tradition and history. Each individual chapter focuses on a different aspect of modern-day questions and conundrums involving God and faith, in a succinctly written study of lessons already learned throughout the centuries. L ..."
The Cost of Rights(1st Edition) Why Liberty Depends on Taxes by Cass R. Sunstein, StephenHolmes Hardcover, 255 Pages, Published 1999 by W. W. Norton & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-393-04670-0, ISBN: 0-393-04670-2
"Whittle away the dense academic prose, and the message of The Cost of Rights is disarmingly simple: as Robert A. Heinlein once put it, "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch." If legal rights are to be considered meaningful, argue coauthors Stephen Holmes and Cass Sunstein, the existence of a government is required to first establish and then to enforce those rights. Running a government costs money; therefore, paying taxes is neces ..."
"Forty daily readings from inspirational Christians past and present on the theme of following Jesus. Reflections from St. Augustine to Martin Luther King; from Thomas a Kempis to Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Jesus calls us to a life of radical discipleship. He invites us to follow him and learn his ways. This book provides 40 days worth of daily readings from Christians -- past and present -- who have walked that path with Jesus. Here you will ..."
"Christian Theology: The Classics is a vibrant introduction to the most important works of theology in the history of Christian thought. Exploring writings from the origins of Christianity to the present day, it examines some of the most influential theologians of all time, considering the context in which they were writing and the lasting significance of their work. Covering thirty-one theological classics such as: • Augustine of Hipp ..."