Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 1: Prolegomena

In partnership with the Dutch Reformed Translation Society, Baker Academic is proud to offer the first volume of Herman Bavinck's complete Reformed Dogmatics in English for the very first time. Bavinck's approach throughout is meticulous. As he discusses the standard topics of dogmatic theology, he stands on the shoulders of giants such as Augustine, John Calvin, Francis Turretin, and Charles H…

Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation

"What a wonderful gift to the English-speaking theological world! The topics explored by Bavinck are still of the utmost importance, and he addresses them here in a theological voice that is amazingly fresh. I pray that the appearance of this volume signals the beginnings of a Bavinck revival!" --Richard J. Mouw, Paul B. Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics, Calvin Univer…

Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ

"This is one of those seminal works that embodies a significant portion of our Reformed theological heritage. We all should rejoice to see this material finally available in English!" --Samuel T. Logan Jr., Westminster Theological Seminary "Like Augustine, Calvin, and Edwards, Bavinck was a man of giant mind, vast learning, ageless wisdom, and great expository skill. Solid but lucid, demand…

Story of the World, Vol. 4: History for the Classical Child: The Modern Age -…

Where was the Crystal Palace? Who was the Sick Man of Europe? Told in the straightforward, enganging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, THE STORY OF THE WORLD covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China Europe, the Americas-findout what has happened all around the world in the centuris before ours and in our own time. This read aloud se…

The Story of the World

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The Story of the World : Volume 1 Ancient Times

What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anasi the Spider in the Village of the plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last Roman Emperor? Told in the straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of The World Covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Af…

The Piety of John Calvin: A Collection of His Spiritual Prose, Poems, and Hymns

The Piety of John Calvin is an invaluable collection of his prose and poetry, masterfully assembled to promote a more personal grasp of Calvin the man and his devotion to God. Chapters examine Calvin's spiritual pilgrimage and faith, his views of the Christian life and prayer, samples of his prayers, metrical Psalms set to music, and "prose-poems" adapted from Calvin's more lyrical writings. Ad…

Analysis of the Institutes of the Christian Religion of John Calvin

Calvin's Institutes is one of the most important theological works of the last millennium, but even seminarians and pastors have difficulty finishing it. Battles was experienced in guiding students through this volume, teaching it for forty-five years. His detailed outline and summary are now available for everyone interested in Calvin's great work.

Six Views on Exploring the Worship Spectrum

An exploration of what worship looks like from a biblical standpoint and why the topic of worship can be so contentious among Christians. Because worship is inherently theological--because it's a manifestation of humanity's response to God's holiness--it's important to take seriously how we worship and the roles it serves in personal displays of adoration and in community with other believers. …

The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation

This book provides the first complete guide for students to the present state of biblical studies. The twenty-one specially commissioned chapters are written by established scholars from North America and Britain, and represent both traditional and contemporary points of view. The chapters in Part One cover all the methods and approaches currently practised in the academic study of the Bible, w…