Augsburg Fortress

The Cross of Reality: Luther's Theologia Crucis and Bonhoeffer's Christology

This book investigates Bonhoeffer's interpretation and use of Luther's theology in shaping his Christology. Shows how Bonhoeffer's conversation with his teachers and contemporaries, Karl Holl and Karl Barth in particular, develops.

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African Theology on the Way: Current Conversations

In this exciting volume, Diane B. Stinton has assembled the work of nearly twenty prominent African theologians, making their writings accessible to the introductory level student.

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Leading with the Spirit: A Handbook on Leadership and Management for Clergy

Clergy leading faith-based institutions will find in this book practical tools for becoming effective stewards of people and resources in their organizations while being rooted in the Spirit An experienced and ecumenical group of clergy, policy leaders, and academics offer specific tools on important topics such as discovering the leader within, leading through changes, multicultural mission and management, spiritual entrepreneurship, creating a shared vision and strategy, and various topics on the stewardship of organizations.

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Tillich: A Brief Overview of the Life and Writings of Paul Tillich

Paul Tillich exercised a major influence on twentieth century Christian thought. In this brief introduction to his work, Dr. Daniel Peterson makes the case for Tillich's broader relevance again as a theologian who can take us beyond the extremes of fundamentalist religion and empty skepticism to a deeper religious faith or spiritual path open to doubt and questioning.

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Transformative Lutheran Theologies: Feminist, Womanist, and Mujerista Perspectives

The first of its kind, this book is a systematic representation of Lutheran feminist, womanist, and mujerista theologies: systematic, in that it addresses...

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Bonhoeffer and King: Their Legacies and Import for Christian Social Thought

Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr. -- these giants of recent Christian social thought are here reassessed for a new context and a new generation....

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Barcelona, Berlin, New York: 1928-1931: Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, Volume 10

The period 1928 to 1931, which followed completion of his dissertation, was formative for Bonhoeffer's personal and pastoral and theological direction. Almost...

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Bible People: Monologues for Lent

This collection of dramatic monologues is ideal for congregations looking for something fresh and new. Contains six monologues based on Biblical characters ...

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Theology of the Heart: The Role of Mysticism in the Theology of Martin Luther

Bengt Hoffman elevates Christian spirituality and spiritual formation as proper subjects for serious theological study. This book reveals Luther's mystical experience of God in a prayerful life to be essential in the development of his theology. It shows how the spiritual life is essential to Luther's understanding of the gospel. Balanced by his emphasis on the "external Word" Luther's experience of the divine was a critical influence on his understanding of faith and salvation.

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The Land: Place as Gift, Promise, and Challenge in Biblical Faith, 2nd Edition

The land was one of the most vibrant symbols for the people of ancient Israel. In the land—gift, promise, and challenge—was found the physical...

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Martin Luther, Volume 3: The Preservation of the Church, 1532–1546

The third volume of Brecht's magnificent biography describes the final fourteen years of Luther's life, beginning with the accession of Elector John...

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The Historical Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide

In the continuing quest for the elusive but compelling figure of Jesus of Nazareth, Gerd Theissen and Annette Merz's authoritative yet engaging book is the...

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Martin Luther, Volume 2: Shaping and Defining the Reformation, 1521-1532

Brecht here describes the years in which the distinctive aspects of the Reformation took shape. During this time four difficult conflicts—the Peasants'...

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Martin Luther, Volume 1: His Road to Reformation, 1483-1521

This first volume in Martin Brecht's three-volume biography recounts Luther's youth and young adulthood up to the period of the Diet of Worms. Brecht, in a...

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Naming the Powers: The Language of Power in the New Testament

"The reader of this work will search in vain for a definition of power. It is one of those words that everyone understands perfectly well until asked to...

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Holy Moly Bible Storybook / Year 2 / Unit 1 / Sunday School Edition

Holy Moly captures the imagination of kids by bringing the Bible to life.

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The Student Bible Atlas

For over twenty-five years, The Student Bible Atlas has been a trusted companion for Bible students of all ages and interests. Clear, concise, colorful, and priced for any budget, there are nearly 100,000 copies in print!

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By Heart Course DVD

Short, lively, animated videos provide a way to focus the group's attention toward the By Heart book. Designed to be used with the By Heart course to pique interest.

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Holy Moly Bible Storybook / Year 2 / Unit 3 / Sunday School Edition

Holy Moly captures the imagination of kids by bringing the Bible to life.

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Hay un Lugar para Ti: A Place for You Bilingual Edition

A beloved story of Jesus welcoming you to his special meal of holy communion. Published in 1999, this classic Erlander book has invited many to join their place at the table. This bilingual edition includes text in both English and Spanish.

Una entrañable historia de Jesús dándole la bienvenida a su cena especial de la Santa Comunión. Publicado por primera vez en 1999, el clásico de Erlander ha invitado a muchos a tomar su lugar a la mesa. Esta edición bilingüe incluye texto en inglés y en español.

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