This work discusses the importance for theology of narrative and story. The central contention of the book is that, if Jesus' parables are taken as models of theological reflection, there is a form there that unites language, belief and life.

These 16 sermons contain in concentrated form some of Tillich's most lambent themes. He discusses, among other topics, wisdom; salvation; loneliness and solitude; creation in relation to the creator; inequality and spiritual presence.

A remarkable group of theologians come together to reflect on the impact of political, economic and social changes over the last thirty years on their lives and theologies.

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...

This material was originally delivered at the 1990 Edward Cadbury Lectures in the University of Birmingham. Using poetry, story and philosophy, this book shows that theology cannot be reduced to conventional forms.

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,...

Addresses the question of whether Christians should be struggling towards development or liberation. This book explores the theologies of development and liberation, from their beginnings in the 1960s through their changes to the central arguments....

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...

A popular, questioning book, confident that we cannot lose God if we seek truth. Touches on all the main areas of Christian belief: God and creation, revelation, the Bible, the person of Jesus and traditional doctrine.