New book coming out soon!
Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Chruch
Description from Amazon.com:
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 toward beholding God's glory.
This volume brings patristic biblical interpretation into conversation with contemporary biblical theology, exploring how assumptions and methods of figures such as Irenaeus and Augustine can guide modern hermeneutics. Presley shows how early Christian theologians emphasized virtue and discipleship alongside exegesis, patiently shaping readers to inhabit Scripture's narrative. He illuminates the catechetical and liturgical scaffolding that informed patristic biblical theology, centered on Christ as the cornerstone.
Students and scholars of theology, church history, hermeneutics, and patristics will find valuable new insights.
Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church
In an increasingly secular world, how are Christians called to live?
In this book, I take readers back to the first few centuries of the church to show how the earliest Christians engaged their culture. Looking to great theologians like Augustine, Origen, and Tertullian, I discuss the ways the early church approached politics, family, public life, and more. From these examples, I draws lessons for practicing authentic, pious discernment in how we engage with the wider culture.
Following in their footsteps, we can sanctify our society through social witness. Readers anxious about shifting cultural tides will be left with hope in the already-present kingdom of God and the promised resurrection.
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