In Essential Theological Terms, renowned church historian Justo González provides students with accessible discussions of over three hundred theological terms. Each entry in this two-column work gives more detail than those typical of a dictionary, introducing the meaning of the term, its importance, and ways it has been understood in both historical and contemporary theology. These reliable discussions of the most common ideas and concepts en...
Each of these volumes consists of thirteen detailed Bible studies. These Bible studies can be used for evening Bible study, for home study meetings, for faith communities, for retreats, and for personal Bible study. This book can even be used as a daily Bible study. Written in Spanish, the language is simple with a profound message for readers.
The 13 studies of this resource use the "see judge-act" method to bring readers closer to the text, informing and challenging them to apply the biblical material to their own lives. The studies can be used for Sunday school, for evening Bible study, for home study meetings, for faith communities, for retreats, and for personal Bible study. In addition,
This commentary on the book of Revelation, part of a series designed to assist laity in their study of the Bible, focuses on the contemporary applicability of the message of Revelation to our situation is a society where death, injustice, and idolatry are rife.
Beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century, this fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity continues the marvelous history of the world's largest religion. Award-winning historian Justo Gonzalez bring to life the people, dramatic events, and theological debates that have shaped Protestantism, Catholicism, and Orthodoxy. From the monk Martin Luther, who dared to stand up to a corrupt pope, to t...
In this fully revised and updated edition, the lauded church historian Justo González tells the story of Christianity from its fragile infancy to its pervasive dominance at the dawn of the Protestant Reformation. The Story of Christianity, volume 1, relates the dramatic events, the colorful characters, and the revolutionary ideas that shaped the first fifteen centuries of the church's life and thought.From Jesus's faithful apostles to the earl...
En esta obra de Justo L. Gonzalez, se encuentran los avances del cristianismo en medio de sucecivos acontecimientos historicos. Desde los extravios de la iglesia institucionalizada hasta la expansion de la obra misionera, entre muchos otros, este libro repasa muchos años de la vida cristiana. Un fascinante titulo de gran utilidad para maestros y alumnos, pastores y lectores en general que disfrutarán de un documento de inestimable valor que no...
Una breve, pero divulgativa, historia de la preparación educativa ministerial del pasado, para preparar el presente con miras al futuro en esta labor tan necesaria ayer, hoy y mañana.
I"ntroducci n a la historia de la iglesia" es una obra formidable en la que de manera amena, entretenida y sin dejar de ser acad mica, el Dr. Justo Gonz lez repasa los acontecimientos fundamentales que sucedieron en la historia de la iglesia y que le han dado cuerpo. Este libro es fundamental como introducci n para entender el porqu la iglesia tiene la forma que tiene en la actualidad, y servir de base para cualquiera que desee adentrarse en l...
SPANISH EDITION. A treatment of the evolution of Christian thought from the birth of Christ, to the Apostles, to the early church, to the great flowering of Christianity across the world.
In this accessible historical overview of Sunday, noted scholar Justo González tells the story of how and why Christians have worshiped on Sunday from the earliest days of the church to the present. After discussing the views and practices relating to Sunday in the ancient church, González turns to Constantine and how his policies affected Sunday observances. He then recounts the long process, beginning in the Middle Ages and culminating with ...
In this, the only book available that addresses the distinctive issues and character of preaching in the Hispanic congregation, the authors discuss important historical, theoretical, and methodological issues in Hispanic homiletics. Includes ten sermons.
