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Erasmus and the Age of Reformation
In this very readable biography, a noted scholar traces Erasmus's youth, his years as an itinerant scholar, sojourns in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy, friendship with Sir Thomas More, and disputes with Martin Luther. The author also probes Erasmus's mind and character and discusses his writings.
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- 9780486417622
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- Softcover; 197 hlm.; 13.5 x 21.5 cm
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- 199.492
Friends and Friendship: The Secrets of Drawing Closer
"Many in the church are insulated from in-depth interaction of any kind," say Jerry and Mary White in Friends and Friendship. "We wish we could say that Christians don't experience this frustration in friendship. But we can't." God has placed within you a need for intimate companionship. When this need is unfulfilled, you're lonely. However, because of Christ's love you can deal with lonelin…
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- 9780891095002 / 0891095004
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- Softcover; 191 hlm.; 13 x 23 cm
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- 158.25
The Weight of Glory
Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt. "The Weight of Glory," considered by many to be Lewis's finest sermon of all, is an incomparable explication of virtue, goodness, desire, and glory. Also included are: "Transposition," "On Forgiveness," "Why I Am Not …
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- 9780060653200
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- Softcover; 192 hlm.; 13 x 20 cm
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- 252.03
Preaching the New Testament
The New Testament writers proclaimed their message passionately and persuasively. This volume explores how we can preach faithfully from those texts. The chapters cover the main texts and genres of the New Testament, and offer particular insights into the infancy narratives, parables, miracles, the Sermon on the Mount, ethics, future hope and judgment, archaeology and history, hermeneutics and …
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- 9780830839902 / 0830839909
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- Softcover; 263 hlm.; 15.24 x 22.61 cm
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- 251
The Salvation of Souls: Nine Previously Unpublished Sermons on the Call of Mi…
Pastors today face a bewildering variety of models for church ministry. Jonathan Edwards, believing gospel ministry to be in jeopardy during his time, preached forcefully that a pastor’s primary concern must be the salvation of souls. If you have ever felt dazed by the multitude of voices about the way ministry ought to be done, Edwards will help you find a reliable foundation for ministry.
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- 9781581344516 / 1581344511
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- Hardcover; 190 hlm.; 14.5 x 22 cm
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- 253
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
What makes for a healthy church? A large congregation? Plentiful parking? Vibrant music? You may have read books on this topic before?but not like this one. This new expanded edition of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church is not an instruction manual for church growth. It is a pastor?s recommendation of how to assess the health of your church using nine crucial qualities that are neglected by many o…
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- 9781581346312
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- Softcover; 287 hlm.; 14.38 x 21.54 cm
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- 250
A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life
J. I. Packer has had a long-standing passion for the Puritans. Their understanding of God and His ways with man has largely formed his own spirituality and theological outlook. In A Quest for Godliness, the esteemed author of Knowing God and a dozen other books shares with his readers the rich world of Puritanism that has been so influential in his own life. Dr. Packer masterfully uncovers the …
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- 9780891078197
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- Softcover; 367 hlm.; 15 x 23 cm
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- 285.9
Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry
In this revised and expanded edition of Brothers, We Are Not Professionals that includes a new introduction and select all-new chapters, best-selling author John Piper pleads through a series of thoughtful essays with fellow pastors to abandon the professionalization of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical ministry. "We pastors are being killed by the professiona…
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- 9781433678820 / 1433678829
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- Softcover; 320 hlm.; 13.72 x 21.34 cm
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- 253
Sacramental Preaching: Sermons on the Hidden Presence of Christ
This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along wit…
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- 9780801097454
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- Softcover; 240 hlm.; 13.72 x 21.34 cm
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- 252.057
Preaching with Purpose
Preaching needs to become purposeful, says Jay Adams, because purposeless preaching is deadly. This book was written to help preachers and students discover the purpose of preaching has and the ways that the Scriptures inform and direct the preaching task. Preaching with Purpose, like the many other books of Jay Adams, speaks clearly and forcefully to the issue. Having read this book, both stud…
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- 9780310510918
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- Softcover; 162 hlm.; 13.97 x 21.34 cm
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- 251
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