Ethics is 'living as God requires' and concerns individual and community behaviour, with its attendant responsibilities and punishments. This book is a useful introduction to a complex subject.

Kelly's study of the rise, development, and use of formularies during the foundational eras of the church is the standard work on the subject. He examines New Testament doctrinal elements; explores the relation of creeds to baptismal rites; and compares Roman, Eastern, and Western catechisms to thos... (more)

Describing all the evidence relevant to the missionary strategy and tactics of the early church, this volume explains the theological dimensions of the early Christian mission and to integrate other studies into an overall picture.

Describing all the evidence relevant to the missionary strategy and tactics of the early church, this volume explains the theological dimensions of the early Christian mission and to integrate other studies into an overall picture.

Earth Story in Genesis takes up the cause of justice for the earth to discover whether the earth and the earth community are oppressed, silenced, or liberated in biblical text through a series of articles by scholars inspired by a reading of the story of earth in Genesis. The Earth may be valued o... (more)

Using a number of articles that are more prophetic than typical scholarly analysis, the writings challenge the academic community to be accountable and heed the word from indigenous peoples who know how the Earth suffers from the oppression that came with colonization. The chapters include reflecti... (more)