Handbook of Religion

Handbook of ReligionThis comprehensive handbook provides a Christian perspective on religion and its many manifestations around the world. Written by top religion scholars from a broad spectrum of Christianity, it introduces world religions, indigenous religious traditions, and new religious movements. Articles explore the relationship of other religions to Christianity, providing historical perspective on past encounters and highlighting current issues. The book also

and an updated bibliography

He also addresses contemporary (mis)understandings of words like missional

and creation

setting them on a lifelong journey of reading and loving the Hebrew Bible

he demonstrates that it can be done

This book calls for the recovery of the missionary nature of the church and commends church practices applicable to any congregation

In the first section

This lively investigation explores the challenges that influenced the New Testament writings and how the writers responded to those tensions

the timing of good counsel

This book shows that God's desire to be with his people is a thread running from Genesis through Revelation

It draws from the diverse and vast literature on the topic to help readers share the gospel at home and throughout the world

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