Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 16,8 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664234054
This brief, humorous introduction to theology by noted educator and author Don McKim will provide seminarians, college students, and general readers with a fun way to learn the basics. The book covers the key movements, thinkers, definitions, and questions of theology in a lighthearted way. Includes illustrations by Ron Hill.
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 10,32 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664238351
This second edition of the Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms provides a comprehensive guide to nearly 7,000 theological terms—1,000 more terms than the first edition. McKim’s succinct definitions cover a broad range of theological studies and related disciplines: contemporary theologies, biblical studies, church history, ethics, feminist theology, global theologies, hermeneutics, liberation theology, liturgy, ministry, philosophy, philosophy of religion, postcolonial theology, social sciences, spiritually, worship, and Protestant, Reformed, and Roman Catholic theologies. This new edition also includes cross-references that link readers to other related terms, commonly used scholarly abbreviations and abbreviations for canonical and deuterocanonical texts, an annotated bibliography, and a new introductory section that groups together terms and concepts, showing where they fit within particular theological categories. No other single volume provides the busy student, and the theologically experienced reader, with such easy access to so many theological definitions.
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Geneva Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 37,97 MB
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611644887
In this insightful book, Donald K. McKim explores the basic tenets of Presbyterian theology and doctrine, from their beginnings to their meaning for the church today. Throughout McKim emphasizes the how Presbyterian history can inform current and future challenges. Without prescribing solutions to contemporary challenges, McKim's six brief chapters provide the foundation for broadening and strengthening a Presbyterian faith the lives today. Each chapter ends with suggestions for further study.
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 17,19 MB
Release : 2017-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611648203
Presbyterians often have questions about Presbyterian theology and beliefs that are basic to Christian faith itself. Featuring a unique question-and-answer format, Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers is an accessible and concise treatment that provides a sampling of these questions on important topics and brief but complete answers from a distinguished Presbyterian theologian. Fully updated for the changes to the Presbyterian new Form of Government, this revised edition also includes updated entries and six new questions and answers. Arranged according to doctrinal topics, the book is ideal for individual and group study, church officer training, new member and confirmation classes, and all those who are interested in Presbyterian theology.
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 29,3 MB
Release : 2017-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611648211
Presbyterians often have questions about Presbyterian theology and beliefs that are basic to Christian faith itself. Featuring a unique question-and-answer format, More Presbyterian Questions, More Presbyterian Answers is an expansion of the best-selling Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers. It is an accessible and concise treatment that provides a sampling of these questions on important topics and brief but complete answers from a distinguished Presbyterian theologian. Fully updated for the changes to the Presbyterian new Form of Government, this revised edition also includes updated entries and six new questions and answers.
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 25,84 MB
Release : 2016-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 161164674X
Donald K. McKim is former Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Memphis Theological Seminary. He is author or editor of numerous books, including Theological Turning Points: Major Issues in Christian Thought; Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters; The Westminster Handbook to Reformed Theology; and the Encyclopedia of the Reformed Faith.
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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 16,83 MB
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 161164822X
This book is a clear introduction to the major beliefs of Presbyterians. Donald McKim describes in easy-to-understand language what Presbyterians believe about key Reformed theological topics. The revised edition has been updated to include recent changes in the new Form of Government and the Confession of Belhar, among others. Ideal for personal and group study in churches, Presbyterian Beliefs includes ten unique case studies and questions for considering how to apply Presbyterian beliefs to church and daily life.
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 38,79 MB
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611647827
What does “Protestant†mean? What are the differences in worship among Protestants? Who were the Huguenots? What does the Reformation mean for us today? This new book by best-selling author Don McKim answers these questions and many more, providing the essential history of the Protestant Reformation. In an easy-to-use question-and-answer style, Reformation Questions, Reformation Answers highlights the key facts, people, and theologies of the Protestant Reformation, as well as major legacies of the historical movement. Published in time for the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation, this new resource will help readers understand a critical moment in Christian history that still deeply affects who the church is today.
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 10,65 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664236812
These eighty-four practical devotions offer an accessible look into the enduring theology of John Calvin. Each day's devotion presents a short excerpt from Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, followed by a topical reflection by Donald K. McKim. The book is organized into eight sections and arranged for either daily or weekly devotional study. The sections are organized thematically, allowing readers the flexibility to delve into the topics they are most interested in. Readers will come away seeing Calvin as an eminently practical theologian with timeless insights into the Christian life.
Author : Don Everts
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 12,39 MB
Release : 1999-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830822065
Unencumbered by religious language, Don Everts presents an easy-to-read, positive and unapologetic introduction to Jesus and shows why making a decision about him is so important.
