An Introduction to Christianity for a New Millennium

Without presupposing prior knowledge this accessibly written introduction to Christianity covers the entire history of the religion from its Old Testament foundations up to the present, including the significant individuals, events, doctrines, and rituals of the faith. Sinclair surveys the major historical forms of Christianity (Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Protestantism) and the contemporary issues that divide Christians today (e.g., homosexuality). The book also tackles such difficult topics as the origin and relevance of biblical prophecy, the historicity and significance of the miracles of Jesus (and the resurrection), combining evolution and biblical faith, and producing an intellectually coherent explanation of the Trinity and the Incarnation. Throughout the book, Sinclair carefully explains what he himself believes as a contemporary critical Christian and why, and provides readers with enough information to form their own independent opinions. He also acknowledges the dark side of Christian history―the crusades, anti-Semitism, the wars between Catholics and Protestants, the forced imposition of Christianity on native peoples―even as he celebrates the spiritual depth and dazzling cultural achievements of the largest religion in the world.

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Sinclair, Scott Gambrill

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Lexington Books

Without presupposing prior knowledge this accessibly written introduction to Christianity covers the entire history of the religion from its Old Testament foundations up to the present, including the significant individuals, events, doctrines, and rituals of the faith. Sinclair surveys the major historical forms of Christianity (Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Protestantism) and the contemporary issues that divide Christians today (e.g., homosexuality). The book also tackles such difficult topics as the origin and relevance of biblical prophecy, the historicity and significance of the miracles of Jesus (and the resurrection), combining evolution and biblical faith, and producing an intellectually coherent explanation of the Trinity and the Incarnation. Throughout the book, Sinclair carefully explains what he himself believes as a contemporary critical Christian and why, and provides readers with enough information to form their own independent opinions. He also acknowledges the dark side of Christian history? the crusades, anti-Semitism, the wars between Catholics and Protestants, the forced imposition of Christianity on native peoples? even as he celebrates the spiritual depth and dazzling cultural achievements of the largest religion in the world.

By the application of his own methodology, the author of this text finds that in each of the six undisputed letters of Paul there is a distinctive Christology elaborated by Paul in response to the specific pastoral problem or concern of the respective letter. In the course of this study of the pertinent texts, the author finds indications of Paul's own pastoral theology: namely, that in Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and Spirit is found God's own answer to every problem.

Jesus Christ According to Paul: The Christologies of Paul's Undisputed Epistles and the Christology of Paul (Bibla Monograph Series, 1)

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

UNKNO

This text provides a reasoned discussion of the theology and religious meaning of Revelation. Showing how practical Christians can understand and relate to John's vision, it discusses the historical background of the work, its literary form, its meaning, and the spiritual basis of its message.

Revelation: A Book for the Rest of Us

D & F Scott Pub Inc

A section-by-section guide to the study of Mark's Gospel, intended primarily for lay people who want a very brief introduction to the gospel that will highlight its essential message and can be used for individual or group reflection. It coincides with year B lectionary Gospel readings. Sinclair's work concentrates on discovering what Mark was saying to the Christian readers of his own time. He also provides a new translation of the Gospel which will help readers experience the sometimes all too familiar material in a fresh way.

A Study Guide to Mark's Gospel: Discovering Mark's Message for His Day and Ours

In his youth, the author had very high personal standards that he attempted to achieve by his own unsuccessful efforts. He presents an understanding of the structure and purpose of Romans.

A Study Guide to St. Paul's Letter to the Romans: A Section by Section Commentary on Romans with Questions for Reflection

Bibal Pr

This book continues Sinclair’s series of volumes attempting to demonstrate that a critical scholar can affirm that the books of the New Testament are true and highly relevant. The Gospel of John presents a special challenge to this series because the gospel claims to give us a trustworthy account of who Jesus was, and yet, critical scholars know that John is not as historically accurate as the other gospels. John’s picture of Jesus—both of what he said and did— differs profoundly from that in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. These other gospels are earlier than John and fit much more closely with conditions in Palestine when Jesus lived. Nevertheless, the Gospel of John explicitly asserts both that its principal author knew Jesus personally and that what he wrote is true. 
John’s Gospel self-consciously attempts to present history from God’s perspective, and this claim is plausible if one accepts the gospel’s basic understanding of what God did to save the world through Jesus. Thus, the gospel of John is ultimately based on historical facts, but it interprets those facts through a theology. The gospel is not concerned with what people during Jesus’ lifetime thought he was doing, but with what the church later concluded God had done through Jesus. If we accept this larger interpretative framework, the gospel’s presentation of what "actually happened" becomes plausible, even compelling.

The Past from God's Perspective: A Commentary on John's Gospel

Bibal Press

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An Introduction to Christianity for a New Millennium

An Introduction to Christianity for a New Millennium

Jesus Christ According to Paul: The Christologies of Paul's Undisputed Epistles and the Christology of Paul (Bibla Monograph Series, 1)

Revelation: A Book for the Rest of Us

A Study Guide to Mark's Gospel: Discovering Mark's Message for His Day and Ours

A Study Guide to St. Paul's Letter to the Romans: A Section by Section Commentary on Romans with Questions for Reflection

The Past from God's Perspective: A Commentary on John's Gospel