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Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms
Donald K. McKim

Westminster John Knox Press, 1996

Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms
I have a few theological dictionaries. None of them are complete. This dictionary fills in gaps the others do not cover.
  
  











  



  
Soul Feast: An Invitation To The Christian Spiritual Life
Marjorie J. Thompson

Westminster John Knox Press, 2005

Enriching one's spiritual life
This book explores a variety of spiritual practices, allowing one to enhance or develop his or her personal spiritual life. If you've wished you "had more depth", or felt you were missing the boat in your faith journey, this book not only provides a wealth of methods, ...
  
  











  



  
A History of Christian Theology: An Introduction
William C. Placher

Westminster John Knox Press, 1983

Sharp and clear ... great for new students of theology.
In A History of Christian Theology, Placher dispenses a very clear picture of the Christian story--chronicling every major and truly significant point from Yahweh to the Christ, from the fathers to the Reformation, and from early modernism to today. Whether one uses ...
  
  











  



  
Institutes of the Christian Religion (2 Volume Set)
John Calvin

Westminster John Knox Press, 1960

Calvin is the best personal theological trainer I have ever found. Don't listen to the naysayers!
What can I tell you? John Calvin helped me get my spiritual compass pointing north again! He got the flab and plaque out of my man-centered doctrine and whipped it into God and Christ-honoring shape! Reading his 'Institutes' was like getting a top-flight ...
  
  











  



  
The Gospel according to Bruce Springsteen: Rock and Redemption, from Asbury Park to Magic (Gospel According ...
Jeffrey B. Symynkywicz

Westminster John Knox Press, 2008

A Deeper Look at the Springsteen Canon
I have just finished reading this book, and will soon go out and buy several more copies for friends and relatives-- longtime Springsteen fans and newcomers alike. Symynkwicz does an excellent job of laying out before us in a clear and coherent manner so many of the ...
  
  











  



  
New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors(3rd Edition)
Gordon D. Fee

Westminster John Knox Press, 2002

Great single-volume reference
Fee's work lays a definitive foundation for exegetical method in NT stuides. His approach is logical, seqeuntial and orderly. He covers every important step in the process and provides helpful examples along the way. This is a book you will certainly want by your ...
  
  











  



  
World Religions in America: An Introduction (3rd Edition)

Westminster John Knox Press, 2003

An exceptionally useful textbook
I am currently using this book as a textbook for my undergraduate course, "Religion in the United States." More than merely an introduction to world religions, this edited volume provides clear and understandable information about the beliefs and practices of a broad ...
  
  











  



  
Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 1: From Its Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation ...

Westminster John Knox Press, 1988

In their own words...
William Placher teaches religion and philosophy at a university nearby to my schools and residence; I've had the opportunity to hear him speak several times. During his time as a teacher, he has written books on religious studies, theology and history for use in ...
  
  











  



  
The Yellow Leaves: A Miscellany
Frederick Buechner

Westminster John Knox Press, 2008

Before There Was Rob Bell, Anne Lamott and Brian McLaren, There Was - and Still Is - Frederick Buechner
Frederick Buechner was - and remains - a pioneer in spiritual memoir. A promising literary light whose works have attracted the attention of even New York's inner circle, Buechner dared to move further and further along his spiritual journey. He admits that his ...
  
  











  



  
Old Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors
Douglas K. Stuart

Westminster John Knox Press, 2001

Great resource
This thorough and scholarly resource book is an invaluable guide to the process of determining the meaning of Old Testament passages. It contains examples and though it is written for scholars and pastors, it is accessible (and provides helpful guidance) to the ...
  
  











  



  
The Witness of Preaching, Second Edition
Thomas G. Long

Westminster John Knox Press, 2005

Still the benchmark
The first edition of Witness has become the standard text in intro to preaching classes, much as Broadus was at the beginning of the 20th century. Like countless others, I was guided into preaching with Witness. This second edition presents several improvements. The ...
  
  











  



  
The Women's Bible Commentary - expanded

Westminster John Knox Press, 1998

The Other Side of Scripture
This is my go-to commentary for all of my seminary work. As a man who has been steeped in a tradition of male-dominated interpretation of scripture this is volume is a breath of fresh air. One is remiss to deny the scholarship of this collection. With contributors like ...
  
  











  



  
Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church
Jack Rogers

Westminster John Knox Press, 2006

Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality
GREAT BOOK. I consider it a MUST READ for anyone who is searching for true understanding of what the Bible is saying regarding homosexuality. It is necessary to consider the history, the culture of the time and the people to whom the Bible refers. This book superbly ...
  
  











  



  
Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 2: From the Reformation to the Present (Readings in the ...
William C. Placher

Westminster John Knox Press, 1988

More of their own words...
William Placher teaches religion and philosophy at a university nearby to my schools and residence; I've had the opportunity to hear him speak several times. During his time as a teacher, he has written books on religious studies, theology and history for use in ...
  
  











  



  
Tokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Belief
Rowan Williams

Westminster John Knox Press, 2007

Protestant Learning for Our Times
Based on talks given at Canterbury Cathedral in the weeks before Easter,2005, this beautifully written primer on Christianity by Archbishop Rowan Williams, spiritual leader of the Church of England and 100,000,000 Anglicans worldwide, should be read by anyone ...
  
  











  



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