Theology

Why is sabbath so critical for the life of faith? And where does sabbath rest fit into a restless, `always-on' society? 

One of the major figures of 20th century Catholic theology, Henri Cardinal de Lubac SJ was particularly renowned for his attention to the doctrine of the Church and its life within the contemporary world. In this book, de Lubac opens an initial...

A picture of what it is like to live and work as a theologian. Incorporates Macquarrie's own reminiscences, some unpublished lectures and correspondence from distinguished theologians. Also includes a survey of his major works and a full...

In the summer of 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo, an event which led to the horror of the First World War. In 1992, Sarajevo again lurched into prominance as the focal point of one of the century's bloodiest civil...

Argues that through recognising textual problems in the scriptures as well as efforts to resolve them in tradition, we may learn not only about the nature of the Pentateuch itself, but also about the ongoing relationship between its people and its...

A brilliant collection from the pre-eminent New Testament scholar who wrote The Shadow of the Galilean. He believes that modern sermons are indications that God is alive and getting in touch through the barriers put up by our everyday mentality.

Preface By Stanley J GrenzWolfhart Pannenberg is one of the giants of twentieth century German systematic theology, and all serious students of Christian doctrine are obliged to take account of his work. In particular, his weighty but succinct...

Controversies in Body Theology will be the third volume in SCM’s Controversies in Contextual Theology series, aimed at drilling down further into the arguments and discussions taking place amongst theologians within contextual theologies,...

George Lindbeck is one of the most influential and important of post-war American theologians. His books and essays generate debate not only among his fellow Lutherans but also among other Christains as well as Jews and students of religions in the...

Many Christian theologians have associated beauty,both in nature and art,with the Holy Spirit.This book investigates what they said and why.Also serves as introduction to the whole area of theological aesthetics.Re-issued with substantial new...