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SCM Core Texts

• SCM Core Texts

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    Christianity and Science Book

    

    John Weaver (2010)

    Beginning with explorations of how we understand science and interpret the Bible, the text moves on to discuss five key areas in which science and theology are engaged in a search for understanding.

    Science, Faith, Bible

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    Religion and Modern Thought Book

    

    Victoria Harrison (2007)

    This book should provide readers with some feel for the extremely wide variety of forms of religious thought, many of which to date remaining relatively unknown to all but a few specialists.

    Comparative Religion, Modernity, Modern Thought, Philosophy of Religion

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    Theological Ethics Book

    

    Edward Dowler (2011)

    This book aims to stretch and challenge readers who are relatively new to this subject, and yet be kind to them, by explaining ideas patiently and carefully, without heavy academic name-dropping or use of unnecessarily technical language.

    Ethics

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    Paul Book

    

    Geoffrey Harris (2009)

    This book does not separate Paul the practitioner and planner of missions and Paul the thinker and debater. It seeks to reconcile Paul the intellectual and Paul the man of action, to give a more rounded account of Paul’s life and work.

    Keywords: Bible, New Testament, Paul

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    New Testament Book

    

    Richard Cooke (2009)

    This book is an introduction to the New Testament by means of historical study, suitable both for beginning students and also for those who want to reacquaint themselves with the study of the New Testament.

    Keywords: Bible, New Testament

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    The Book of Revelation

    

    Simon Patrick Woodman (2008)

    This book serves as an interpretative aid to all who are interested in exploring the meaning of the letter of Revelation and its implications for those living in the modern West.

    Bible, New Testament, Revelation, Letter

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    Theological Hermeneutics Book

    

    Alexander S. Jensen (2007)

    Understanding texts, one’s self, God and the world are at the heart of the theological enterprise.

    Hermeneutics, Theology

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    Pentecostalism Book

    

    William Kay (2009)

    This book gives a global overview of Pentecostalism in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia while tracing interconnections between these continents.

    Ecclesiology, Pentacostalism

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    Black Theology Book

    

    Anthony Reddie (2012)

    The book shows the diversity and vibrancy of Black Theology as an international movement that emerged not in the context of the academe but from the lived experiences of Black people and yet has gained recognition as an academic discipline.

    Political Theology, Black Theology

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    Christian Doctrine Book

    

    Mike Higton (2008)

    This book provides offers an up-to-date, accessible introduction to one of the core subjects of theology. Written for second and third-year university students, it shows that Christian Doctrine is not a series of impossible claims to be clung to with blind faith. .

    Keywords: Doctrine, systematic theology

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    Christian Approaches to Other Faiths Book

    

    Paul Hedges (Ed.) and Allan Race (Ed.) (2008)

    This book deals with the main underpinning philosophical and theological perspectives, and critiques range of different approaches that Christian's may take in relating to those of other faiths.

    Keywords: Multi-faith, Mission, Doctrine

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    Wisdom Literature Book

    

    Alastair Hunter (2006)

    This book ducks none of the complexities and challenges of the genre, but admirably clarifies many issues. it will be a source of great interest to devotees of the biblical text who wish to learn more about its inner structures and meaning.

    Keywords: Biblical Studies, Old Testament, Wisdom

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    The Bible and Literature Book

    

    Alison Jack (2012)

    This book explores the crossover between attempts to read the Bible as literature and to read the Bible in literature. It seeks to assess what form a truly inter-disciplinary approach to the reading of the Bible would have to take.

    Keywords: Biblical Studies

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    The Philosophy of Religion Book

    

    Gwen Griffith Dixon (2005)

    This book considers a range of questions present in the world's many religions and philosophical traditions, giving attention to Continental European and Eastern philosophy as well as to Anglo-American thinking.

    Keywords: Continental European, Eastern philosophy, Religious Studies

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    Religious Syncretism Book

    

    Eric Maroney (2006)

    This textbook explores Judaism, Christianity and Islam, using compelling examples of how syncretism works and looks, to show how these three religions have adopted customs and conceptions of other religions, most often acquiring practices from pagan predecessors and neighbours.

    Keywords: Continental Philosophy, Eastern philosophy, Religious Studies, Philosophy of Religion

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    Christian Spirituality Book

    

    Karen E. Smith (2007)

    This book brings together biblical, historical and pastoral reflections on the nature of Christian spirituality within community.

    Keywords: Christian spirituality, community, pastoral theology