Theology

A translation of sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers into the urban wilderness of twentieth-century London, bringing the wisdom of the ancient desert vibrantly and entertainingly alive for modern Christians.

This studyguide offers newcomers a step by step introduction to understanding what theological reflection is and helps them to explore which of the methods introduced best suits them and their particular situation. Practical in emphasis, it provides students with a wide variety of worked examples and opportunities to carry out their own exercises.

In Speaking of Sin, Barbara Brown Taylor brings her fresh perspective to words that often cause us discomfort and have widely fallen into neglect: sin, damnation, repentance, penance, and salvation. In recovering this lost language in our worship and individual lives, she shows how we can take part in the divine work of redemption.

James Keating has gathered in this volume a group of essays by leading moral theologians on the topic of how being good is related to being holy in the context of pastoral life.