Henry Carter Hull

This classic of film criticism, long considered invaluable for its eloquent study of a problematic period in film history, is now substantially updated and revised by the author to include chapters beyond the Reagan era and into the twenty-first century. For the new edition, Robin Wood has written a substantial new preface that explores the interesting double context within which the book can be read-that in which it was written and that in which...

"Behold, you are beautiful, my love; behold, you are beautiful." -- Song of Solomon 1:15 Does the local church today recognize its place as the beloved bride of Christ? In this book, Dustin Benge invites believers who have underestimated or become disillusioned by the church to rediscover its beauty and glory. Exploring biblical qualities including the Trinitarian relationship, selfless service, and gospel proclamation, he awakens the affections of...

"What comes to mind when you think of the word church ? In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps define the church and its mission by presenting an overview of the specific doctrines and practices of different churches and denominations. He lays a basic foundation for better understanding the common practices among local church communities ("mere ecclesiology") and the ways that they diverge from one another ("more ecclesiology"). Through this systematic...

"How God Ministers to His People and the World through the Local Church The church is more than coffee with friends -- it's a meaningful gathering of Christians that involves fellowship and growing in biblical truth. Given the rise of the internet and the availability of streaming church services, many ministry leaders and church members are asking questions about the purpose and mission of the local church: What is the church? Why does the church...

Freedom is vital both to Karl Barth's theology and to modern religion, politics, and culture. Leigh describes how Barth's lifelong fascination by freedom culminated in a fresh, daring engagement with it in his last completed book, volume IV/3 of the massive Church Dogmatics--which is probably the most important work of Christian theology in the twentieth century. That volume builds on Barth's earlier work but also goes beyond it in ways that have...

This book comprises recent advancements in theory and practice of community diakonia. It embraces vital discussions on inclusion, personhood, and community development in a unique way from leading scholars in the field. These discussions are carried out in extensive global dialogue including voices from the Majority World.

Many historic Protestant churches lost their way when the ground beneath their feet began to shift in the last part of the 20th century. Back then, congregations became confused about why so many Americans had become indifferent toward church-going. They became anxious about their shrinking numbers and aging membership. How would they survive? They could not see the way forward. But now, a few ordinary congregations are finding their way into the...

La peculiar combinación de origen norteamericano entre neo-pentecostalismo y economía de mercado, ha dado pie a ideologías extremadamente peligrosas que han causado, y siguen causando, verdaderos estragos en la imagen de la Iglesia Cristiana ante la sociedad civil. Los medios de comunicación ya se han hecho eco en numerosas ocasiones de increíbles escándalos en los que autoproclamados apóstoles y superapóstoles, líderes supuestamente cristianos...

Qu'elle église? À quoi cela ressemble-t-elle? À quoi devrait-elle ressembler? Pour répondre à ces questions, David Alan Black se penche sur l'église du premier siècle et sur nos documents des fondateurs dans le Nouveau Testament. Quelles étaient les caractéristiques d'une assemblée chrétienne au premier siècle? Dans son étude, il trouve sept éléments qui définissent ensuite l'église: Prédication évangélique Baptême chrétien Enseignement...

The explosion of the church in Nigeria is phenomenal, with a forward momentum that is as remarkable as the missionary optimism of the first century Church. The history reveals a tightly woven narrative of the process of beginnings, growth, and change.