Offering an introduction to the New Testament, the author presents an historical study of the origins of Christianity by analyzing the literature of the earliest Christian movements. Focusing mainly on the New Testament, he also considers non-Biblical Christian writings of the era.

Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy offers mental health professionals of all disciplines and orientations the most comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the state of the art and science in integrating mindfulness, compassion, and embodiment techniques.

This contemporary classic has been thoroughly updated to communicate with modern readers, helping them minister more effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.

In How to Preach and Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth Christopher J. H. Wright shows why and how we should preach from the Old Testament. Covering History, Law, Prophets, Psalms, and Wisdom Literature, combined with practical checklists, exercises, and sermons, he provides an essential guide on how to handle the Old Testament responsibly.

This introduction to the field of practical theology reclaims a theological vision for the life and work of the church. Pete Ward dispels the myth that practical theology is a distraction from the "real" tasks of ministry or from serious academic theological work. He argues that practical theology is part of the everyday life of the church and that there are a variety of possible approaches, helping readers evaluate the approach that is most appropriate to their ministerial context and theolo...

A biblical, practical guide to pastoral counseling written by one of the most respected Christian therapists of our time. He includes real-life dialogues to demonstrate healthy, healing counseling sessions.

Details "heritage tourism" and its implications for the tourism industry worldwide. Focuses on what is acquired from previous generations, both material and immaterial, and what constitutes a cultural heritage. Topics include changing dynamics of heritage management through sustainability, and more.

The objective of Arab Criminology is to establish a criminological sub-field called ‘Arab Criminology.’

The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion is a major resource for courses in Religious Studies. It begins by explaining the most important methodological approaches to religion, including psychology, philosophy, anthropology and comparative study, before moving on to explore a wide variety of critical issues, such as gender, science, fundamentalism, ritual, and new religious movements. Written by renowned international specialists, this new edition:includes eight new chapters, includin...

Introduces Christians to the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, equipping them to apply their faith to the complex moral, economic, and political problems of contemporary society.