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Posted in Interview, Systematic Theology, Theology on Jan 31st, 2011
In part 2 of our interview with Michael Horton (read part 1) about The Christian Faith (Table of Contents) we discuss Barth, NT Wright, justification, and even a little antinomianism. A theme that emerges from this interview, and is increasingly apparent across in the broader theological discussion, is the degree to which post-Reformation reformed theology [...]
Posted in Systematic Theology, Theology on Jan 26th, 2011
Here is a teaser from my upcoming interview with Michael Horton about his new systematic theology The Christian Faith. You can read his full treatment of trinity and predestination here. The complete interview will be posted this Friday, January 28th! I have also put together a deal for those interested in purchasing The Christian Faith. [...]
Posted in Theology on Nov 1st, 2010
For the last six months, we here at the Christianbook.com Academic Blog have been anticipating the release of Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics from Hendrickson Publishers. During that same time period we have been accepting entries for a free set of the 14 volume Bromiley and Torrance edition. Well the wait is over, and today we [...]
Posted in History, Philosophy, Theology on Oct 22nd, 2010
I often wonder if Karl Barth would have found images like this one humorous. To me, pictures of Barth seem to indicate a genuine warmth coupled with a likeable playfulness and energy uncommon to many would call themselves theologians. Nevertheless, many pictures of Barth also convey a rugged fiestyness that plainly indicates what his writing [...]
Posted in Ethics, Interview, Philosophy, Politics/Political Theory, Systematic Theology, Theological interpretation, Theology on Jun 15th, 2010
Before digging into the Hauerwas interview, we should note that for those of you waiting for the winners in our contest to win a free copy of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years you can find them here. In the final installment of our Spring interview series, which has included interviews with Jim Belcher, Bonhoeffer [...]
Posted in Historical Theology, Systematic Theology, Theology on Apr 20th, 2010
Could anything be more difficult than coming up with an adequate design for a set of books so influential? Well, I think Hendrickson has done a fine job here. Unlike many past editions the Hendrickson design is subtle and definitive, but also distinguishes between the various volumes by its use of pinstriped colors. The books [...]
Posted in Historical Theology, Systematic Theology, Theology on Mar 23rd, 2010
In anticipation of the upcoming release of the Hendrickson edition of Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics, Christianbook.com/academic and Hendrickson Publishers announce a contest to give away one complete set of Barth’s magisterial work to one “lucky” winner. To enter the contest, be sure to follow the steps below and read all contest rules. The Contest We [...]
Posted in Creation, Ecclesiology, Ethics, Hermeneutics, Historical Theology, Systematic Theology, Theology on Mar 19th, 2010
If you have visited Christianbook.com/academic recently you may have noticed that Hendrickson Publishers has listed a 14 Volume set of the Church Dogmatics on our website for the unbelievable price of $99.99. This publishing event, while not as important as the initial publication of the Dogmatics in English, is nevertheless quite significant as it marks [...]
Posted in Education, Ethics, Evangelicalism, Philosophy, Systematic Theology, Theology on Dec 7th, 2009
ahahahahahah, as I, the Academia Nut rummage through the stacks, I often find amazing deals on great books that are simply irresistible! Now that Christmas is fast approaching what more could you ask for???? Pick up some goodies for yourself, or that special academic nut in your life!Checkout this list! Here’s what I found today [...]