Donald K. McKim

Jim West

This accessible book introduces the life and work of Martin Bucer (1491–1551), the significant sixteenth-century Protestant Reformer. Bucer shared theological insights with other Protestant Reformers but also provided his own unique contributions. Donald McKim and Jim West help us to understand Bucer’s thought in the historical, political, and ecclesial context of his times. They also explore its ongoing importance for the contemporary church.

An Introduction to His Life and Theology

Martin Bucer

A journey in faith with the words of Bonhoeffer. "No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of miracles, that God became human." These stirring words are just a sample of the wisdom found in this collection of 100 devotions that guide and inspire us. Mornings with Bonhoeffer provides an acute understanding of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theological perspectives, helping us to reflect on what his thoughts can mean for faith and the Christian experience. Short excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters and passages from his sermons, paired with the daily devotions, offer timeless and moving reminders of God's love for humanity speaking to the "head" and "heart" of theological understanding and personal faith. Dr. Donald K. McKim brings Bonhoeffer to life in this beautiful devotional that provides understanding of often misunderstood, multifaceted writings as well as an inside look at the imperfect man behind the saintly image. The result is a heartrending portrait that provides Bonhoeffer's true insights, as well as insight into the faith that sustained and redeemed him. Product Features: Offers 100 devotional and educational insights. Shares a short Bonhoeffer quotation followed by a devotional reflection on the quote. Presents insightful reflections and information in a short, accessible format.

100 Reflections on the Christian Life

Mornings with Bonhoeffer

This is the Spanish translation of a bestselling Presbyterian resource. Presbyterians often have questions about Presbyterian theology and beliefs that are basic to Christian faith itself. Featuring a unique question-and-answer format, Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers is an accessible and concise treatment that provides a sampling of these questions on important topics and brief but complete answers from a distinguished Presbyterian theologian. Fully updated for the changes to the Presbyterian new Form of Government, this revised edition also includes updated entries and six new questions and answers. Arranged according to doctrinal topics, the book is ideal for individual and group study, church officer training, new member and confirmation classes, and all those who are interested in Presbyterian theology.

Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers, Spanish Edition

Contributors from both historical and biblical studies profile the methods, perspectives and seminal works of major biblical interpreters from the second century to the late twentieth century. Includes introductory essays for each period and bibliographies of each interpreter.

Historical Handbook of Major Biblical Interpreters

David F. Wright

More than two hundred international scholars from a variety of denominations contribute to this outstanding, one-volume reference book. Comprehensive in scope, it stresses the importance of events, persons, and theological concepts that have been significant to the Reformed tradition.

Encyclopedia of the Reformed Faith

The essays offered here present many of the leading aspects of Calvin's thought. They seek to draw together Calvin's thinking on various topics to present a wide picture of his teachings. Selections include McNeill on Calvin, Battles on divine accomadation, McKim on scripture, Wallace on preaching, Walker on the church and more. This is an essential collection of essays for the student of Calvin's thought.

Readings in Calvin's Theology

Featuring more than two hundred in-depth articles, a comprehensive resource introduces the principal players in the history of biblical interpretation and explores their historical and intellectual contexts, their primary works, their interpretive principles, and their broader historical significance.

Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters

This one-of-a-kind resource offers 37 essays outlining and exemplifying Reformed views on the major Christian doctrines and practices. Includes contributions by noted authors as Hendrikus Berkhof, G.C. Berkouwer, Alvin Plantinga, Nicholas Wolterstorff, Lewis Smedes, Donald Bloesch, Allan Boesak, and Geoffrey W. Bromiley.

Major Themes in the Reformed Tradition

"The Puritans found God's goodness in day-to-day life; through meditative readings and reflective points, Donald McKim explores their teaching on prayer to inspire and inform your own devotions"--

Everyday Prayer with the Puritans

Breakfast with Barth: Daily Devotions provides extracts from the writings of theologian Karl Barth. The short devotion that follows explains the meaning of Barth’s quotation in light of his overall writings. It also explores the meanings of Barth’s thought for contemporary Christian living. The goal is to introduce readers to Barth’s theology so it can be readily understood and also to see ways Barth’s theological insights—expressed in the initial quotation—can shape our beliefs and help us live the life of Christian faith in today’s world.

Daily Devotions

Breakfast with Barth

Heinrich Bullinger (1504–75) was an important and influential sixteenth-century Protestant Reformer. Sadly, today, many are unaware of his significance. This book serves as a gateway into understanding Bullinger’s life and theology, introducing them in a fresh and accessible way for non-specialists. After outlining Bullinger’s life-story, the main theological themes in Bullinger’s thought are explored through chapters on Holy Scripture, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, predestination and covenant, sin and salvation, church and ministry, Word and Sacraments, the state, and last things. A concluding chapter considers the abiding significance of Bullinger’s theology and what his views can mean for faithful Christian living today.

Heinrich Bullinger

Robert Benedetto

The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Reformed Churches contains information on the major personalities, events, facts, movements, and beliefs of the Reformed churches.

Historical Dictionary of the Reformed Churches

Defines 6,000 terms on such topics as the Bible, worship, theology, ministry, ethics, church history, and spirituality

Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms

John Calvin (1509–64) stands with Martin Luther (1483–1546) as the premier theologian of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation. Calvin's thought spread throughout Europe to the New World and later throughout the whole world. His insights and influence continue to endure today, presenting a model of theological scholarship grounded in Scripture as well as providing nurture for Christian believers within churches across the globe. Dr Donald K. McKim gathers together an international array of major Calvin scholars to consider phases of Calvin's theological thought and influence. Historians and theologians meet to present a full picture of Calvin's contexts, the major themes in Calvin's writings, and the ways in which his thought spread and has increasing importance. Chapters serve as guides to their topics and provide further readings for additional study. This is an accessible introduction to this significant Protestant reformer and will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike.

The Cambridge Companion to John Calvin

Contributors from both historical and biblical studies profile the methods, perspectives and seminal works of major biblical interpreters from the second century to the late twentieth century. Includes introductory essays for each period and bibliographies of each interpreter. Edited by Donald K. McKim.

A compilation of thirty-seven essays outlining and exemplifying Reformed views on the major Christian doctrines and practices. As editor Donald McKim notes, this volume constitutes the "only substantial theological reference tool for studying the major emphases of Reformed theology."

Conversations with Calvin: Daily Devotions provides extracts from the commentaries of John Calvin. The short devotion that follows explains the meaning of Calvin’s quotation in light of his overall writings. It also explores the meanings of Calvin’s thought for contemporary Christian living. The goal is to introduce readers to Calvin’s theology so it can be readily understood, and also to see ways Calvin’s theological insights—expressed in the initial quotation—can shape our beliefs and the living of Christian faith in today’s world.

Conversations with Calvin

Acknowledging that hermeneutics has become an increasingly important major focus in theological study, Donald McKim's A Guide to Contemporary Hermeneutics presents a series of essays by various writers, assessing current hermeneutical approaches and methods of biblical hermeneutics from their own personal experience.

Major Trends in Biblical Interpretation

A Guide to Contemporary Hermeneutics

In this book, Donald McKim examines Reformed beliefs on sixteen theological topics, including Scripture, the Trinity, sin, salvation, the person of Jesus, and Baptism. He also discusses distinctive emphases of the Reformed faith and shows how Reformed beliefs relate to the broader ecumenical family of Christian teachings.

Biblical Revelation, Christian Tradition, Contemporary Significance

Introducing the Reformed Faith

Sensing God's presence is difficult when faced with Alzheimer's Disease among family and loved ones. This book brings faith and hope to these trying circumstances, offering the witness of the Bible and the insights of theology to show how God continues to work in people's lives even in the midst of fearful disease.

Donald K. McKim

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