New Titles Tuesday, January 16

Here is a selection of eBooks recently added to the collection

 Acts /Dean Pinter. The question of Luke’s purpose for writing this book has long been a topic of debate among Christians. Some see it as an apologetic defense against the misunderstandings of the Roman Empire. Others maintain that Luke’s audience was primarily Christian, and the story of Acts offers pastoral encouragement. Still others believe that Acts was written to address theological issues facing the early church. In the end, no single purpose may be able to account for all the rich complexity that exists in Acts.

 Three views on Christianity and science /Michael Ruse, Alister E. McGrath, Bruce L. Gordon. Featuring leading evangelical representatives, Three Views on Christianity and Science presents three primary options for the compatibility of Christianity and science and models constructive dialogue on the surrounding controversial issues. By engaging with the viewpoints of the contributors, readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the compatibility of science and Christianity, as well as of the positions of those who disagree with them.

 Four views on creation, evolution, and intelligent design /Ken Ham, Hugh Ross, Deborah B. Haarsma, Stephen C. Meyer ; J.B. Stump, general editor ; Stanley N. Gundry, series editor. Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current state of the conversation about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions: Young Earth Creationism;  Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism;  Evolutionary Creation and, Intelligent Design. The contributors offer their best defense of their position.

 Four views on salvation in a pluralistic world /John Hick [and others] ; Dennis L. Okholm, Timothy R. Phillips, general editors. In Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World, four perspectives are presented by their major proponents.This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors.

 Five views on the Exodus: historicity, chronology, and theological implications /Scott Stripling, James K Hoffmeier, Peter Feinman, Gary A Rendsburg, Ronald Hendel ; Mark D Janzen, general editor. Five Views on the Exodus brings together experts in the fields of biblical studies, Egyptology, and archaeology to discuss and debate the most vexing questions about the Exodus.

 Five views on the extent of the atonement /contributors, Andrew Louth, Matthew Levering, Michael Horton, Fred Sanders, Tom Griggs ; Adam J. Johnson, general editor ; Stanley N. Gundry, series editor. This book explores the question of the extent of Christ’s atonement, going beyond simple Reformed vs. non-Reformed understandings. This volume elevates the conversation to a broader plane, including contributors who represent the breadth of Christian tradition: Traditional Reformed; Wesleyan; Roman Catholic; Eastern Orthodox and,  Barthian Universalism. This book serves not only as a single-volume resource for engaging the views on the extent of the atonement but also as a catalyst for understanding and advancing a balanced approach to this core Christian doctrine.

 Practicing Christian doctrine: an introduction to thinking and living theologically /Beth Felker Jones. This introductory theology text helps students articulate basic Christian doctrines, think theologically, and connect Christian thought to their everyday life of faith. Now updated and revised

 Revelation /Buist M. Fanning.  This commentary reflects a careful effort to read Revelation in light of its position at the climax of the biblical canon, emphasizing its relationship to other biblical texts and non-canonical first-century Jewish literature. Working through Revelation with a receptive historical-critical method and an affirmation of the full authority and truthfulness of Scripture, Fanning seeks to allow John’s ancient but inspired book to speak with freshness to us today.

 The problem of God: answering a skeptic’s challenges to Christianity /Mark Clark ; foreword by Larry Osborne.  Grapples honestly and winningly with the top ten challenges and critiques leveled against contemporary Christianity, revealing why belief in God and the Christian faith is the most rational and compelling belief system in the face of modern skepticism.