A Christianity Today 1999 Book of the YearThe early church valued the Gospel of Mark for its preservation of the apostolic voice and gospel narrative of Peter. Yet the early church fathers very rarely produced sustained commentary on Mark. This brisk-paced and robust little Gospel, so much enjoyed by modern readers, was overshadowed in the minds of the fathers by the magisterial Gospels of Matthew and John.But now with the assistance of computer searches, an a...

Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Honorable MentionGenuine Compassion, Expert Understanding—Explore the New Edition of Understanding Gender DysphoriaFew topics spark more debate today thangender identity, fueling intense discussions across social, political, and cultural spheres. Complex issues like gender dysphoria are often oversimplified into slogans and sound bites, overlooking the lived experiences of those affected and maki...

Christian Science is a highly critical essay published in 1907 by Mark Twain, on the beliefs of Christian Scientists. His biographer Paine suggested that Twain had reversed his stance later in life; but, this is unlikely, from his other statements

Helping people navigate gender identity questions today is complex and often polarized work.For clients and families who are also informed by their faith, some mental health approaches raise more questions than answers. Clinicians need a client-centered, open-ended approach that makes room for gender exploration while respecting religious identity.Gender Identity and Faith carves out clinical space for mental health professionals to help people who...

This compact but dynamite audiobook may be the most stimulating Christian book you'll ever listen to! The Half-Mark Christian is ideal for those who love God but struggle when it comes to obeying Him. If obedience, complying with God's Word and fully submitting to His Will has been a challenge, this audiobook offers practical advice on how to rise above the challenge and enjoy the fullness of God. It is purposely authored to infuse, impact and influence your walk with God.

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2025 Book Award (Biblical Studies)This survey textbook by two respected Old Testament scholars is designed to meet the needs of contemporary undergraduate students. The book effectively covers the Old Testament books and major topics in the Old Testament, assuming no prior academic study of the Bible.Mark Gignilliat and Heath Thomas pay attention to the subject matter of the Old Testament: God's rev...

Book-length humorous essay. It begins: "This last summer, when I was on my way back to Vienna from the Appetite-Cure in the mountains, I fell over a cliff in the twilight, and broke some arms and legs and one thing or another, and by good luck was found by some peasants who had lost an ass, and they carried me to the nearest habitation, which was one of those large, low, thatch-roofed farm-houses, with apartments in the garret for the family, and a cunning little porch under the deep gable...

In "Christian Science," Mark Twain employs his signature wit and incisive commentary to dissect the emerging religious movement of Christian Science, founded by Mary Baker Eddy. Twain's literary style intertwines satirical humor with earnest inquiry, creating a nuanced exploration of faith, spirituality, and the complexities of contemporary society. Through his characteristic blend of realism and satire, the work engages with the cultural context of late 19th-century America, questioning t...

Christian Zionism—a movement based on the belief that support of Israel, and Israeli ownership of and residence in Jerusalem, is a prerequisite for Christ’s return—has been a significant substratum within theologies and ecclesiologies of many churches in the US and Europe for centuries. Since the 1970s, US-based Christian Zionism organizations, encouraged by and collaborating with the Israeli government, have used a significant amount of resources to spread the movement into other regions ...

"It is possible to be a Christian without showing the mark, but if we expect non-Christians to know that we are Christians, we must show the mark."Christians have not always presented an inviting picture to the world. Too often we have failed to show the beauty of authentic Christian love. And the world has disregarded Christianity as a result.In our era of global violence and sectarian intolerance, the church needs to hear anew the challenge of this book. Decades ago Francis Schaeffer exh...

What does it mean to know something? Can we have confidence in our knowledge?Epistemology, the study of knowledge, can often seem like a daunting subject. And yet few topics are more basic to human life. We are inquisitivecreatures by nature, and the unending quest for truth leads us to raise difficult questions about the quest itself. What are the conditions, sources, and limits of our knowledge? Do our beliefs need to be rationally justified? Can we have certaint...

Integrating Models of Therapy with a Theological FrameworkIn Integrative Psychotherapy, Mark McMinn and Clark Campbell present an integrative model of psychotherapy that is grounded in Christian biblical and theological teaching and in a critical and constructive engagement with contemporary psychology.This foundational work integrates behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal models of therapy within a Christian theological framework. Not only do t...