SCM Core Texts

Divided into three main sections: God and Creation, Christ and Salvation, and Spirit and Church, this texbook covers such topics as the nature of God-talk, the divine attributes, the doctrine of the Trinity, creation, providence, and eschatology. It...

This textbook introduces theological hermeneutics by giving a historical account of the development of hermeneutical thinking. It presents an overview of the various hermeneutical schools of thought, and shows their rooted-ness in different parts of...

A textbook that explains the history, rationale and workings of the various approaches. It deals with attitudes towards different faiths, considering the problems and relations that exist with Christian approaches.

This textbook identifies the sections of Revelation in a sensible and helpful way, as well as identifying the key theological themes with a view to their context and interpretation

This textbook works towards presenting Christian spirituality as an ongoing dialogue between doctrine and experience, and asserts that Christian spirituality must reflect the idea of search. It features a number of pedagogical tools to aid the...

Examines the background to the Pentecostal movement and describes the different elements of the movement found internationally. This title draws together historical, sociological and theological evaluations of the subject. It is suitable for...

Offers an introduction to the debate between the relative truth claims made by science and the absolute truth claims made by religions, and Christianity in particular. This title examines the interaction between science and the Christian faith and...

Provides readers with an overall insight into and analysis of Christianity became a genuinely worldwide faith in the 20th century for the first time. Written for 2nd and 3rd year university students and in seminaries, the book maps out the...

Aimed at undergraduates on level two or three courses relating to Old Testament Wisdom literature. This book begins with a consideration of what the term 'wisdom literature' means in Hebrew usage, and also examines which biblical materials might...

An undergraduate textbook for use on modules introducing the New Testament. It argues that the New Testament reflects four streams of apostolic tradition, reflected in the 4 gospels. It includes bibliographies at the end of each section to guide the...