Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church

Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church2025 Gospel Coalition Book Award (Theological Studies) Southwestern Journal of Theology 2025 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Theological Studies) Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church recasts biblical theology as a practice cultivated in Christian community rather than a solely academic pursuit. Stephen Presley argues that the early church fathers crafted an ecclesial biblical theology that was lived out communally and oriented believers

Kenneth Langley

demonstrates the authors' integrative method

the Built Environment has emerged as a coherent and engaging subject for academic and popular consideration

But less explored is the way the church as it is frequently practiced contributes to this isolation instead of offering an alternative

a new preface and afterword

But a fourth quest is underway--one that draws from a heretofore largely neglected source: John's Gospel

this book offers a clarion call for pastors to serve as public theologians in their congregations and communities

Foreword by Beth Felker Jones

showing how the Old Testament can shape the lives of Christians today and helping them appreciate the Old Testament as a friend in faith

Caputo introduces the notion of why the church needs deconstruction

arranged alphabetically

This book draws together the world-renowned Christian philosopher's thoughts and reflections on Christian education over the last three decades