An unprecedented anthology of apologetics texts with selections from the first century AD through the Middle Ages. Includes introductory material- timelines- maps- footnotes- and discussion questions.The apostle Peter tells us always to be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks us to account for our hope as Christians (1 Peter 3:15). While the gospel message remains the same- such arguments…
Amid a revival of apologetics- “few things could be more useful than an acquaintance with how Christian faith was defended down through the ages-” say the editors in their introduction to this two-part anthology. “Access to both historical and contemporary texts gives us fresh insight into how our fathers in the faith responded to the questions facing them.” Volume 2 in this one-of-a-k…
(NSBT) In this new study- Mark Seifrid offers a comprehensive analysis of Paul's understanding of justification in the light of important themes including the righteousness of God- the Old Testament law- faith and the destiny of Israel.
This guide to the orchestra and orchestral life combines orchestral repertory history with critical thought. It includes topics such as the art of orchestration- scorereading- conducting- international orchestras- recording- and becoming an orchestral musician- educator or informed listener.
No musical genre has had a more controversial critical history than the concerto- but has simultaneously retained as consistently prominent a place in the affections of the concert-going public. This volume is one of a very few to deal with the genre in its entirety. Setting the concerto in its musical and non-musical contexts- it examines the concertos that have made important contributions to…