Friedrich Nietzsche radically confronted Western culture, morality, and social mores, until his death in 1900. Occupying a first-rank position as a thinker, his thought later inspired numerous movements that weave the tapestries of contemporary culture: existentialism, theology, nihilistic culture, Nazism, twentieth century film and art, atheism, ethical egoism, deconstruction, the hermeneutics of suspicion, and the postmodern age.
Nietzsche’s incalculable sway on our culture persists to this day. Even his acerbic criticism of Christianity has affected the religion. But many people remain unaware of the pervasive attitudes Nietzsche disseminated, attitudes they echo. His stark prophecy that “God is dead, and we killed him” thrives in this accelerating secular age where postmodernists lionized him as a prophetic voice of a new era.
Tweetable Nietzsche introduces and analyzes the worldview of Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche’s tweets, 140 characters or less, provide readers a distilled essence of every major aspect of his worldview. Each tweet illustrates some aspect of his worldview contributing toward a full-orbed understanding of Nietzsche’s thought.

Tweetable Nietzsche: His Essential Ideas Revealed and Explained

Politics & Social Sciences

Spencer, C. Ivan

Philosophy

Zondervan Academic

Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions:
<ul>
<li>Young Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis)</li>
<li>Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism - Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe)</li>
<li>Evolutionary Creation - Deborah B. Haarsma (BioLogos)</li>
<li>Intelligent Design - Stephen C. Meyer (The Discovery Institute)</li>
</ul>
The contributors offer their best defense of their position addressing questions such as: What is your position on origins - understood broadly to include the physical universe, life, and human beings in particular? What do you take to be the most persuasive arguments in defense of your position? How do you demarcate and correlate evidence about origins from current science and from divine revelation? What hinges on answering these questions correctly?

Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan

Theology

This is, perhaps, the most multifaceted collection of essays Zondervan has ever published. A fitting Festschrift to Stan Gundry, a man known by many people for many things, but never for being one-dimensional. As a pastor, scholar, publisher, mentor, and trusted friend, Stan has played diverse roles and worn numerous hats in his professional tenure.
Contributors from a variety of disciplines put a Gundry spin on a topic of their expertise and choosing--whether it's an evangelical-historical look at recent developments in their particular discipline or reflections on a topic at the center of Stan's interests. The result is this Festschrift--as multilayered, engaging, and authentic as the man it honors.
Contributors and essays include the following:
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<li>Craig L. Blomberg - "Does the Quest for the Historical Jesus Still Hold Any Promise?"</li>
<li>Millard J. Erickson - "Eighty Years of American Evangelical Theology"</li>
<li>Gordon D. Fee - "On Women Remaining Silent in the Churches: A Text-Critical Approach to 1 Corinthians 14:34-35"</li>
<li>Robert A. Fryling - "A Key to a Publishing Friendship"</li>
<li>Robert H. Gundry - "A Brotherly Tribute"</li>
<li>Carolyn Custis James and Frank A. James III - "The Blessed Alliance: Already But Not Yet"</li>
<li>Karen H. Jobes - "'It Is Written': The Septuagint and Evangelical Doctrine of Scripture"</li>
<li>Tremper Longman III - "'What Was Said in All the Scriptures concerning Himself' (Luke 24:27): Reading the Old Testament as a Christian"</li>
<li>Richard J. Mouw - "Faithfulness in a 'Counterpoint' World: The Role of Theological Education"</li>
<li>Ruth A. Tucker - "Eve, Jezebel, and the Woman at the Well: Biblical Women Hijacked in the Fight against Equality"</li>
<li>John H. Walton - "The Tower of Babel and the Covenant: Rhetorical Strategy in Genesis Based on Theological and Comparative Analysis"</li>
<li>John D. Woodbridge - "The Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy"</li>
<li>Christopher J. H. Wright - "The Missional Nature and the Role of Theological Education"</li>
</ul>

Evangelical Scholarship, Retrospects and Prospects: Essays in Honor of Stanley N. Gundry

Churches & Church Leadership

Many see aspects of orthodox theology as speculative, irrelevant to authentic Christianity and to personal spirituality. Why do these ideas matter? They don't really seem to fit with the Bible, and they don't relate to modern life, so the question that many have is this: orthodoxy, who cares? But what if you could see how theology is relevant and foundational to the church? Rather than being speculative, it arises from the story of the Bible. Rather than being irrelevant, it speaks to the questions and realities that we face in the modern age. Rather than being merely intellectual, it shapes our spiritual lives. Engaging Theology is an introduction to theology that grounds a treatment of standard systematic topics in the wider context of life and practice and shows the relevance of each doctrine to the church. The book treats the essential doctrines of Christian orthodoxy by following the pattern of story, doctrinal exposition, theological relevance, and spiritual relevance: 
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<li>Story: Each chapter begins with a brief and engaging account of the historical situation out of which the doctrine arose or where it played an essential role in the development of the church. You get a view on why theology matters and get to know many of the key theologians in the history of the church.</li>
<li>Doctrinal Exposition: The heart of the chapter is exposition of key elements of the doctrine, highlighting core and debated elements where people go wrong. Each chapter includes biblical, historical, and contemporary views on the issue and notes key figures in the debates and their influence.</li>
<li>Theological Relevance: While theological relevance is clear throughout each chapter, this section highlights relevance to contemporary concerns, including interaction with major world religions. It points to wider issues the church is facing and different perspectives that Christians bring.</li>
<li>Spiritual Relevance: Since theology has a direct influence on one's own spiritual formation and practice, each chapter concludes with practical encouragements and discussions about how each doctrine can be integrated in one's life.</li>
</ul>
Engaging Theology is ideal for students and everyday people living in a post-Christian era to help them seriously engage with the Christian faith.

Engaging Theology: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Introduction

Blackwell, Ben C.

Hatchett, R.L.

Religion & Spirituality

A Comprehensive Christian Resource for Treating Sexual Addiction and Problematic Sexual Behavior 
An estimated three to five percent of the U.S. population meet the criteria for sexual addiction, and many more engage in problematic sexual behavior or have been harmed by it. The statistics are startling: 77% of Christian men between 18 and 30 watch pornography monthly 35% of Christian men have had an extramarital affair 1 in 6 boys and 1 in 4 girls have been sexually abused 
Americans spend $13 billion a year on pornography, the regular viewing of which is linked to higher acceptance of violence against women and adversarial sexual beliefs. Therapists and pastors are not always adequately equipped to address the unique demands of competent care for those struggling with sexually addictive behaviors. Reclaiming Sexual Wholeness, edited by Todd Bowman, presents cutting-edge research from a diverse group of experts in a single, comprehensive resource intended for therapists, clergy, and others in helping professions. Contributors include Forest Benedict, Bill Bercaw, Ginger Bercaw, Todd Bowman, Marnie Ferree, Floyd Godfrey, Joshua Grubbs, Josh Hook, Fr. Sean Kilcawley, Debbie Laaser, Mark Laaser, Kevin Skinner, Bill Struthers, and Curt Thompson 
Reclaiming Sexual Wholeness moves beyond rote cognitive-behavioral approaches and treating sexual addictions solely as lust, adopting a biopsychosocial perspective that incorporates insights from attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology. The result is a thoroughly faith-integrated, up-to-date resource useful for the classroom, ongoing professional studies, and as a counseling resource.

Reclaiming Sexual Wholeness: An Integrative Christian Approach to Sexual Addiction Treatment

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Bowman, Todd

Psychology & Counseling

An ideal introduction to Arabic for beginning students and independent learners Basics of Arabic by Ayman Ibrahim is an introductory grammar, workbook, and lexicon for learning Modern Standard Arabic. Designed for students approaching Arabic for the first time the book provides them with all the tools necessary to develop skills in reading and writing Arabic. Students will learn Arabic grammar and vocabulary and be able to translate key Arabic passages from biblical and qur'anic texts. Each lesson includes: <ul> <li>A thorough and understandable introduction to a particular grammatical feature in Arabic</li> <li>List of vocabulary to be memorized</li> <li>Exercises for practice and reinforcement of key concepts</li> </ul> Basics of Arabic will help readers: <ul> <li>Recite the Arabic alphabet</li> <li>Read and pronounce Arabic words</li> <li>Learn the Arabic noun and verbal system</li> <li>Understand syntax for writing and reading sentences</li> </ul> Additional translation exercises and a complete lexicon are included at the back of the book. Ideal for students, missionaries, independent learners, and homeschoolers this accessible guide give readers a clear and understandable introduction to this important language.

Basics of Arabic: A Complete Grammar, Workbook, and Lexicon

Reference

Ibrahim, Ayman S.

Foreign Language Study & Reference

This is a must have resources for second-year Hebrew students, giving them the necessary practice to gain greater proficiency in using the language for exegesis and preaching. The updated second edition of the Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew: A Guide to Reading the Hebrew Bible by Miles V. Van Pelt and Gary D. Pratico is a structured introduction to the reading of Biblical Hebrew texts. This book is the ideal next-step resource for the student who has completed a year of elementary Hebrew or the pastor or scholar whose language skills need some refreshing. Through these readings, students will be able to review basic Hebrew grammar, become familiar with issues of intermediate grammar, and gain confidence in handling the Hebrew text. The readings chosen for inclusion, which are arranged generally in order of increasing difficulty, span the whole of the Old Testament and represent some of the most important Old Testament texts from the standpoint of biblical history, theology, and exegesis. Parsing exercises are included with each reading, and there is room for readers to write their own English translation. The many notes that accompany the text include information on: <ul> <li>Grammar</li> <li>Exegetically significant constructions</li> <li>Vocabulary words</li> <li>Idioms</li> <li>Bibliographic information</li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul> A vital resource for those wanting to take the next step in learning Biblical Hebrew, the Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew guides students as they move beyond the basics and build competency in translating and exegeting the text of the Old Testament.

Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew, Second Edition: A Guide to Reading the Hebrew Bible (Zondervan Language Basics Series)

Pratico, Gary D.

Van Pelt, Miles V.

Isaiah, A Video Study: 78 Lessons on History, Meaning, and Application

Oswalt, John N.

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