books by IVP Academic     books:     IVP Academic      We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry G. K. Beale IVP Academic, 2008 The heart of the biblical understanding of idolatry, argues Gregory Beale, is that we take on the characteristics of what we worship. Employing Isaiah 6 as his interpretive lens, Beale demonstrates that this understanding of idolatry permeates the whole canon, from Genesis to Revelation. Beale concludes with an application of the biblical ...             The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative Christopher J. H. Wright IVP Academic, 2006 He's Got the Picture I wish that I had had this book in hand many years ago. I've been on a journey of learning and discovery regarding the "metanarrative" of the Scriptures, and having reached a tentative understanding, I buy Christopher Wright's The Mission of God, and find that he has ...             Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels Kenneth E. Bailey IVP Academic, 2008 Few Can Offer The Unique Insights Bailey Brings Review of Kenneth E. Bailey, Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2008). ISBN 978-0-8308-2568-4. 443 pp. This review originally appeared on the Exploring Our Matrix blog. In his latest book, Jesus Through ...             The Historical Reliability of the Gospels Craig L. Blomberg IVP Academic, 2008 Scholarly defense of the gospels' historical reliability Blomberg, an expert in the Synoptics, does a superb job, showing the inadequacies of much liberal gospel scholarship, and making an eminently credible case for the overall historical reliability of the canonical gospels. This is clearly going to be a classic, and ...             The Bible, Rocks and Time: Geological Evidence for the Age of the Earth Davis A. Young, Ralph F. Stearley IVP Academic, 2008 An Evangelical Biblical Scholar's Response An issue that is very important to me, both apologetically and spiritually, is for Christian theology to be in honest conversation with scientific research, particularly as it affects our understanding of Genesis and origins. Young and Stearley have produced a hefty ...             Psalms 1-50 (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture) IVP Academic, 2008             The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament Sandra L. Richter IVP Academic, 2008 Outstanding and Accessible This book captures over 20 years of study and teaching experience. The author's Harvard PhD and technical publications assure the reader of her expertise. A veteran of the classroom, pulpit, and popular conference venues, she understands the importance of communicating ...             Incarnation: The Person and Life of Christ Thomas F. Torrance IVP Academic, 2008 The late Thomas F. Torrance has been called "the greatest Reformed theologian since Karl Barth" and "the greatest British theologian of the twentieth century" by prominent voices in the academy. His work has profoundly shaped contemporary theology in the English-speaking world. This first of two volumes comprises Thomas Torrance's lectures ...             Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ Stephen J. Nichols IVP Academic, 2008 Great Review and Analysis I originally resisted picking up Jesus: Made In America, in large part because I wasn't interested in reading about how badly the American evangelical culture has treated Jesus. I was pretty sure I was already on the same page with the author. I then heard an ...             Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series) IVP Academic, 2008 Another Great Reference Book from IVP! This is the third volume in the Dictionary of the Old Testament series put out by IVP, and covers Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther in 148 articles and nearly 1,000 pages. Bible college and Seminary students in ...             Global Dictionary of Theology IVP Academic, 2008 Theological dictionaries are foundational to any theological library. But until now there has been no Global Dictionary of Theology, a theological dictionary that presumes the contribution of the Western tradition but moves beyond it to embrace and explore a full range of global expressions of theology. The Global Dictionary of Theology is ...             Christian Spirituality: Five Views of Sanctification IVP Academic, 1988 clear up the confusion Do you realize that the terms justification and sanctification are as confusing as they sound? How many debates over these issues have molded and effected church history? Books like these can analyze such views putting them side by side. How often have people who ...             Paul the Missionary: Realities, Strategies and Methods Eckhard J. Schnabel IVP Academic, 2008 Eckhard Schnabel's two-volume Early Christian Mission is widely recognized as the most complete and authoritative contemporary study of the first-century Christian missionary movement. Now in Paul the Missionary Schnabel condenses volume two of the set, drawing on his research to provide a manageable study for students of Paul as well as students ...             Transforming Vision: Shaping a Christian World View Brian J. Walsh, Richard Middleton IVP Academic, 1984 An excellent book on developing a Christian worldview This book is a penetrating critique of modernism, the prevailing ethos in which we live. It calls Christians to be aware of the presuppositions of the world around us and to renew our minds by seeking after Christlikeness.             The Decline of African American Theology: From Biblical Faith to Cultural Captivity Thabiti M. Anyabwile IVP Academic, 2007 High Praise! In this volume, Anyabwile explores various theological voices of African Americans from several historical periods. The author gives thoughtful consideration to how the African American Slaves, former slaves and contemporary African American writers have understood ...          products you might be interested in search for books historical, incarnation, reliability, sanctification, spirituality, transforming      geepe.com    web we recommend Few Can Offer The Unique Insights Bailey Brings randomly chosen book: Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia: An Illustrated Dictionary