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Drawn to Freedom
Christian Faith Today in Conversation with the Heidelberg Catechism
Eberhard Busch
Translated by William H. Rader
Coming from one of the preeminent Reformed theologians in the world today,
Drawn to Freedom masterfully “converses” with the Heidelberg Catechism, showing
how that classic 1563 church confession still speaks with powerful relevance
to twenty-first-century Christians. Eberhard Busch interacts with various theologians,
philosophers, musicians, and scientists as he explores true freedom in
relation to God, life-and-death comfort for believers, pertinent personal concerns
and social issues, and rich gospel insights into the Christian life.
“Busch is one of the most important contemporary voices in Reformed theology. He draws
deep from the well of the Reformed tradition and, with penetrating analysis, engages in
one of the most instructive, illuminating, and lively theological conversations of our day.”
— Richard Burnett
Erskine Theological Seminary
Eberhard Busch is professor emeritus of Reformed theology at the University
of Göttingen, Germany. His other books include Karl Barth: His Life from Letters and
Autobiographical Texts and The Great Passion: An Introduction to Karl Barth’s Theology.
Theology
Available / 978-0-8028-6378-2
6″ × 9″ paperback
377 pages / $32.00 [£21.99]
Grounded in the Living Word
The Old Testament and Pastoral Care Practices
Denise Dombkowski Hopkins and Michael S. Koppel
Forewords by Walter Brueggemann and Edward P. Wimberly
Grounded in the Living Word responds to the disconnect between pastoral care and
biblical interpretation in a unique — and much-needed — manner. In this
cross-disciplinary conversation Denise Hopkins and Michael Koppel show how
the biblical story can effectively speak to and interact with the human story in
pastoral care situations. The book seeks to inform and challenge readers with
this sustained conversation, which is enriched by engaging first-person stories,
frequent questions for reflection, and exercises that both instruct and inspire.
Denise Dombkowski Hopkins is professor of biblical theology at Wesley
Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. Michael S. Koppel is associate
professor of pastoral theology and congregational care at Wesley Theological
Seminary.
Pastoral Theology
September / 978-0-8028-6368-3
6″ × 9″ paperback
263 pages / $20.00 [£12.99]
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