Speaking in Parables
A Study in Metaphor and Theology
Sallie McFague, Gerard Loughlin
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.
SCM Press A-Z of Origen
John McGuckin
Presents a picture of a theologian described by Jerome as the most important Christian thinker since the generation of the apostles. Arranged alphabetically by themes to aid accessibility, this book also provides an overview essay of the works of...
Eternal Now
Paul Tillich, David H. Kelsey (Luther Wiegle Professor of Theology, Yale University, USA)
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.
Saint Luke
C.F. Evans
A reissue of one of the classic works of New Testament scholarship in the English language in the twentieth century. It offers introduction by Michael Wolter and Robert Morgan.
Britain's Bomb
Brian Wicker
Presents advice from experts across a range of different disciplines on the question of the future of Britain's nuclear weapons. This is a book for every Christian concerned about the actions of the government in relation to the future defence of...
Pastoral Care Revisited
A revision in one volume of three previous books which have found widespread acclaim and appreciation. Combines clarity of style, imaginative use of literary sources and lived experience with theological reflection.
Many Faces of Jesus Christ
Intercultural Christology
Volker Kuster, Robert J. Schreiter, John Bowden
With a Preface by Robert Schreiter. Offers a compendium of different christologies from Africa, Asia and Latin America and in so doing provides a good introduction to the theologies of the Third World generally.
Jesus the Jew
Preface By Stafan C ReifPerhaps the closest portrayal that we have of a genuinely historical Jesus. Freed from the burden of Christian doctrine or Jewish 'animus', here is a remarkable portrait by a renowned scholar of the NT, Jewish...
Making Good
Creation, Tragedy and Hope
Helen Oppenheimer
In this text, Helen Oppenheimer discusses questions and issues relating to what we can mean by calling any creation good, human or divine. Her starting point is that creation, divine or human, involves ethical responsibility. The questions raised...
Animal Rites
Liturgies of Animal Care
Andrew Linzey
Provides liturgies which are animal-friendly and animal-inclusive. Includes services of celebration for animal companionship, services for animal welfare, healing liturgies, eucharistic prayers and animal burial services.