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the historical character of Jesus - 3d Indirect references
the historical character of Jesus - 3d Indirect references
by SPCK - David Allen
Indirect references Beyond the direct citation of Jesus material, which does still remain somewhat limited, there are a number of other places in which Paul may be drawing on and reflecting Jesus tradition. These allusions to, or echoes of, Jesus’ teaching are more subjective, an…
Mere Apologetics - 1b The Basic Themes of Christian Apologetics
Mere Apologetics - 1b The Basic Themes of Christian Apologetics
by SPCK - Alister McGrath
The Basic Themes of Christian Apologetics Before exploring these possibilities, we need to think a little more about the nature of apologetics. What issues does it engage? How does it help us proclaim and communicate the gospel? We could summarize the three tasks faced by apologi…
Mere Apologetics - 7c Gateway 4: Images
Mere Apologetics - 7c Gateway 4: Images
by SPCK - Alister McGrath
Gateway 4: Images For postmodern writers, pictures, rather than words, are the supreme form of communication. Advertising corporations spend fortunes determining the best image for a company. They develop television commercials presenting images that make us want to buy certain p…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 6 The Gospel according to John
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 6 The Gospel according to John
by SPCK - Edward Adams
The Gospel according to John The Fourth Gospel shares features of the genre of ancient biography with the Synoptic Gospels (size, structure, narrative focus on one individual). Like the Synoptics, John’s Gospel constitutes an ancient “life” of Jesus. It also has in common with th…
Great Christian Thinkers - 29 Pseudo-Dionysius The Areopagite
Great Christian Thinkers - 29 Pseudo-Dionysius The Areopagite
by SPCK - Pope Benedict XVI
Pseudo-Dionysius The Areopagite In the course of my catechesis on the Fathers of the Church, I speak next of a rather mysterious figure: a sixth-century theologian whose name is unknown and who wrote under the pseudonym of Dionysius the Areopagite. With this pseudonym, he was all…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - Conclusion
Parallel Lives of Jesus - Conclusion
by SPCK - Edward Adams
Conclusion This book set out to provide an introduction to the four Gospels that respects the unity and individuality claimed for them in the Christian canon. Appropriating a distinction made in narratology, and drawing a comparison with multiple-narrative films and novels, I sho…
The Earth is the Lords v2
The Earth is the Lords v2
by Mark Boulton
Psalm 24 v1 'The earth is the Lord's and the fullness therof, the world and those who dwell therein.' Set against background of Planet Earth from space taken from Apollo mission NASA, USA. Other images in this series: The earth is the Lord's - Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord's v3…
In the beginning God created v3
In the beginning God created v3
by Mark Boulton
Text Genesis 1 'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.' Set against NASA background image cosmos. Other images in this series: In the beginning God created - Psalm 19 In the beginning God created v2- Psalm 19 The heavens declare the glory of God - Psalm 19 The h…
In the beginning was the Word v2
In the beginning was the Word v2
by Mark Boulton
Text John 1 v1 'In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God.' Set against background NASA cosmos universe creation environment stewardship. Other images in this series: The heavens declare the glory of God - Psalm 19 The heavens declare the …
Passing Bible
Passing Bible
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
An image depicting that the Good News of Christ's love is for everyone regardless of age. Also highlights the need to share it and not just keep it or sit on it. Can be used as background image in PowerPoint - Idea for Bible Sunday. TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to in…
Long ago Christ spoke of friendship