The book of Habakkuk has much to teach us about suffering and complaint, faith and fear, and the fidelity of God in times of trouble; it generates reflection on prayer, peace, violence, and faithfulness. In this volume the author explores this overlooked Old Testament prophet in order to hear God's word for us today. Two features distinguish The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary series: theological exegesis and theological reflection.
Exploring the intersection of faith and daily life, this book addresses the influence of Jesus' lordship on every aspect of existence. Bruce Ashford draws on thinkers like Abraham Kuyper and C. S. Lewis to argue that the gospel permeates all cultural dimensions, challenging the divide between the sacred and secular. He emphasizes the necessity for Christians to authentically express their faith in both words and actions, advocating for a holistic approach to engaging with diverse cultural contexts.
According to Bruce Ashford and Craig Bartholomew, one of the best sources for regaining a robust, biblical doctrine of creation is the recovery of Dutch neo-Calvinism. Tracing historical treatments and exploring theological themes, Ashford and Bartholomew develop the Kuyperian tradition's rich resources on creation for systematic theology and the life of the church today.
This accessible overview shows how the Bible provides an overarching story about God the King and explains how the Christian gospel and mission address the totality of human life.
Sir Thomas Little Heath used his time away from his job as a civil servant to publish many works on the subject of ancient mathematics. First published in 1926, this book contains the second volume of his three-volume English translation of the thirteen books of Euclid's Elements, covering Books Three to Nine.