The Hope of the Early Church

The Hope of the Early ChurchWhat did early Christians believe about last things? Eschatology religious doctrine about "last things" is the hope of believing people that in the end the incompleteness of their present experience of God will be resolved, that loose ends will be tied up and wrongs made right. Rooted in a firm faith in Jesus crucified and risen, Christian eschatological hope has proved remarkably resilient, expecting the Lord to return very soon, and wavering little

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and reflecting on organizational leadership

Thus the authors of this book propose a new

Meant to be used alongside traditional surveys

This definitive resource--a companion to the well-received Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament--covers a wide range of topics through five types of entries:

and sociological isolation

he relates its significance to the Christian community's distinct calling in an increasingly violent world

One of the most powerful forces in the twenty-first century is the increasing phenomenon of globalization

feminist perspective

and reflects on issues that arose during that period

weaving in other scriptural clues to articulate an understanding of prayer that highlights not only its necessity but also its urgency

overarching themes