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Thinking Clearly and Deeply about the Theology of God's Intervention in the World.The claim that God acts in the world is surely a basic theological claim, but it's one that has been understood in a wide variety of ways in the Christian theological tradition. In some accounts, God appears as the largest, first, and most powerful agent. In others, God is portrayed as the transcendent ground of all finite agency, while never acting on the same plane as other agents.....

An Exploration of Different Issues in the Doctrine of the Trinity.Throughout the last century, theologians gave great attention to the doctrine of the Trinity, and they largely succeeded in restoring it to a central place in Christian thought. But as they highlighted the novelty of the revolutionary new trinitarianism, a number of generalizations crept into the discussion that requires a careful reevaluation of the classical tradition.Trinitarian Theology—t...

Them Days is a quarterly magazine dedicated to documenting and preserving the old ways and early days of Labrador. Many thanks to the people who shared their time and memories, their names appear with their stories.

Defining the Nature, Process, and Mission of Dogmatic Discourse.Theologians often discuss method in a remote and preliminary way that suggests they are not yet speaking theologically when speaking methodologically. But it is also possible to reflect on the work of Christian dogmatics in a way that is self-consciously nourished by biblical reasoning, resourced by tradition, joined up with ecclesial practice, and alert to spiritual dynamics.Bringing together ...

The 2023 Los Angeles Theology Conference examines ecclesiology, that is, the doctrine about the Church. Conference contributions offer constructive proposals for understanding and confessing the doctrine of the Church with historical depth, ecumenical scope, and analytic clarity. This book contains the proceedings of the conference.

This book is an interesting, easy to read adventure story set in several countries – Norway, Spain, Peru, Brazil – and it tells the story of the spiritual journey of the hero as he lives through a wide range of experiences. It is, in part, science fantasy! At the start of the story, Alexander is earning extremely good wages by fishing commercially in the North Sea. The ship’s crew is a collection of societal misfits who manage their dysfunctional personalities with a mixture of violence, b...

Are you a new parent struggling to connect with your partner amidst the chaos of sleepless nights and endless demands? Have you tried generic relationship advice or parenting apps, only to find they don't address the unique challenges of new parenthood? In "Fighting Less, Connecting More," Certified Parent Coach Olive Wycombe Sanders offers practical, actionable strategies to transform your relationship. Inside, you'll discover proven communication techniques, real-life case studies, and e...

Dying, Bereavement and the Healing Arts describes a range of successful programmes pioneered by artists, writers, nurses, musicians, therapists, social workers, and chaplains in palliative care settings. These range from simple painting and writing activities to organized communal activities like writing and performing a play.The arts are shown to offer a means to reflect on memories, hopes, fears and anxieties, and gently explore the emotional, spiritual, and psychological issues ...

Engaging with the Complex Subject of Theological Anthropology.Theological anthropology is a complicated doctrinal subject that needs to be elaborated with careful attention to its relation to other major doctrines. Among other things, it must confess the glory and misery of humanity, from creation in the image of God to the fall into a state of sin. It must reckon with a holism that spans distinctions between body, soul, and spirit, and a unity that encompasses mal...

A Fresh Look at the Holy Spirit.Recent decades have recognized pneumatology—the theology of the Holy Spirit—as a critical component in Christian thought, worthy of increased attention. While scholarly discussion about the Spirit is both creative and lively, it does sometimes occur in outlying areas of doctrine and practice rather than within its context of the doctrine of God.The Third Person of the Trinity represents the proceedings of the 2020 Lo...

A Development of the Doctrine of Scripture and Its Interpretation.In the case of engaging with Scripture in a way that allows it to speak to us we have a theological mandate to develop a doctrine of Scripture that recognizes both the written text and its divine authorship.The proceedings of the fourth annual Los Angeles Theology Conference focuses on the theological and doctrinal dimensions to the biblical texts, drawing on scholars of biblical stu...

A Close Look at Atonement's Place in Contemporary Systematic Theology.In light of renewed interest in the doctrine of atonement—during which a range of "atonement models" have gained momentum among different traditions—it's important to map these models to the broader context of theological thought on this aspect of Christ's work and to show how no single approach has the complete picture.The proceedings of the third annual Los Angeles Theology Conference s...