By Timothy M. Renick
Thomas Aquinas was one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Christianity and in western civilization. Yet his theological views are complex and presume acquaintance with technical philosophical language. Now Timothy Renick has produced ...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 4/1/2002
ISBN: 9780664223045
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 163
By Stephen A. Cooper
In this book, Stephen Cooper provides an overview of the greatest theologian of the early church: Augustine of Hippo. Augustine has had a towering influence in the history of Christianity and his Confessions has long been regarded as one of Christian...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 9/30/2002
ISBN: 9780664223724
Format: 5x8
Pages: 216
By John R. Franke
This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886-1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation era. Featuring the Armchair series' characteristic whimsical illustrations, Barth for Armchair Theologians s...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 8/3/2006
ISBN: 9780664227340
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 200
By Lori Brandt Hale, Stephen R. Haynes
This latest volume in the ever-popular WJK Armchair series turns its sights on contemporary theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945). Born in Breslau, Germany, Bonhoeffer led quite an intriguing life. This book, with dozens of illustrations by arti...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 10/7/2009
ISBN: 9780664230104
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 176
By Christopher Elwood
In this concise introduction to Calvin's life and thought, Christopher Elwood offers an insightful and accessible overview of Calvin's key teachings within his historical context. The trials and travails Calvin encountered as he ministered and taught...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 4/1/2002
ISBN: 9780664223038
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 182
By Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez, Justo L. Gonzalez
In this unique Armchair volume, noted church historians Justo and Catherine Gonzalez introduce readers to important early church figures whose teachings were denounced by the church as heresies. Instructional for what they taught and for revealing wh...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 10/31/2008
ISBN: 9780664232054
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 176
By Suzanne McDonald
This volume in the popular Armchair series presents a short and reader-friendly introduction to the tumultuous life and theology of the fiery reformer John Knox. As leader of the Scottish Reformation, Knox notably came into conflict with the Roman Ca...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 3/19/2013
ISBN: 9780664236694
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 174
By James P. Byrd
This witty and illuminating volume introduces the life and writings of the great American theologian and preacher Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). The most widely studied figure in American religious history and an iconic figure of the American colonial...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 10/3/2008
ISBN: 9780664231996
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 216
By MIGUEL DE LA TORRE
Available October 2013.In this helpful addition to the Armchair Theologians series, Miguel A. De La Torre provides a concise overview of the global religious movement known as liberation theology that focuses on defining the major themes of this move...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 10/2/2013
ISBN: 9780664238131
Format: 5 x 8
Pages:
By Steven Paulson
Martin Luther started a reformation movement that revolutionized Europe in the sixteenth century. His far-reaching reforms of theological understanding and church practices radically modified both church and society in Europe and beyond. Steven Pauls...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 6/21/2004
ISBN: 9780664223816
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 232
By Rufus Burrow Jr.
In this interesting and important introduction to the life and thought of Martin Luther King Jr., theologian Rufus Burrow explores King's life as well as his thinking and activism. Burrow addresses those who see King as only a social activist by show...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 4/20/2009
ISBN: 9780664232849
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 208
By Glenn S. Sunshine
This readable, accessible narrative story of the Protestant Reformation is written for lay audiences. It is part of the popular Westminster John Knox Press Armchair series and is illustrated with memorable cartoons by Ron Hill. The chapters of the bo...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 3/22/2005
ISBN: 9780664228156
Format: 5x8
Pages: 256
By William J. Abraham
Wesley for Armchair Theologians engagingly presents the life and theology of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Written by prominent Wesley scholar William Abraham, who aimed to "make Wesley come alive for those who would truly love to become arm...
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 9/30/2005
ISBN: 9780664226213
Format: 5 x 8
Pages: 208