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In Hans Urs von Balthasar's masterwork, The Glory of the Lord, the great theologian used the term "theological aesthetic" to describe what he believed to the most accurate method of interpreting the concept of divine love, as opposed to approaches founded on historical or scientific grounds. In this... (more)

An imaginative biography which uses many of C.S. Lewis’ own words to bring the subject vividly to life.

This helpful volume helps the student of the New Testament organize and synthesize the vast amount of biblical and extrabiblical material involved by providing a helpful visual overview of the data, chronology, historical background, and criticism of the New Testament. This format allows facts, rela... (more)

When you want well-organized, essential information on one of the many cults, sects, and movements that dot today’s religious landscape, this collection of charts is invaluable. It gives you both the overview and the details on the most significant groups, starting with facts about history, membersh... (more)

ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need essential information in a hurry. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key to Christian students. Titles in this growing series include ... (more)

Biblical scholar Wayne House uncovers the various depictions of Jesus in the unorthodox communities within early Christianity, in other religions, and within Western civilization today. He shows readers that the Jesus who presented Himself in history can be correctly known only through the documents... (more)

This chart book covers all aspects of apologetics, from the reasons for apologetics, to the various apologetic methods and their presuppositions, to apologetic approaches to specific topics such as the Resurrection.

"Charts of World Religions" provides an invaluable resource for students and anyone interested in understanding today's complex religious mosaic. It allows quick comparison and contrast of numerous religions. In clear, easy-to-understand charts, this book provides vital information on such topics as... (more)

The author deals sensitively and insightfully with the question of grief following the death of a loved one, outlining the path of sorrow from acute pain to dull emptiness. He sheds new light on the Christian meaning of death and grief.

Though her life was difficult, Hannah Whitall Smith’s message was joyful. In The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life, she writes that “Jesus came to save you fully now, in this life, from the power and dominion of sin, and to deliver you altogether.” Passionate and practical, Whitall Smith’s classic ... (more)