The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition
Title | The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2016-02-19 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 161164657X |
The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition provides historical and up to date theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-filled facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. Complete with illustrations, the book presents a wonderful combination of vast truths, complex details, and bits of humor about Presbyterian understanding of the Christian life. This unique and incredibly handy resource is perfect for Presbyterian youth, adults, students, families, and all those interested in learning about much of what encompasses life in the church.
Presbyterian Creeds
Title | Presbyterian Creeds PDF eBook |
Author | Jack Rogers |
Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 1985-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780664254964 |
This book provides clergy, laity, and students with a thorough introduction to their faith as set forth in the Book of Confessions. Jack Rogers explains technical terms and places current issues in perspective by examining the meaning of the creeds, confessions, and declarations found in the Book of Confessions. He examines their role in history, their full meaning, and their continued relevance to the Christian community.
The Oxford Handbook of Presbyterianism
Title | The Oxford Handbook of Presbyterianism PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Scott Smith |
Publisher | Oxford Handbooks |
Pages | 636 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0190608390 |
Presbyterianism emerged during the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation. It spread from the British Isles to North America in the early eighteenth century. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Presbyterian denominations grew throughout the world. Today, there are an estimated 35 million Presbyterians in dozens of countries. The Oxford Handbook of Presbyterianism provides a state of the art reference tool written by leading scholars in the fields of religious studies and history. These thirty five articles cover major facets of Presbyterian history, theological beliefs, worship practices, ecclesiastical forms and structures, as well as important ethical, political, and educational issues. Eschewing parochial and sectarian triumphalism, prominent scholars address their particular topics objectively and judiciously.
Book of Confessions, Study Edition, Revised
Title | Book of Confessions, Study Edition, Revised PDF eBook |
Author | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) |
Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press |
Pages | 425 |
Release | 2017-10-04 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1611648173 |
This revised study edition of the Book of Confessions contains the official creeds, catechisms, and confessional statements of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the new Confession of Belhar that was added at the 222nd General Assembly (2016). Each text is introduced by an informative essay providing in-depth historical and theological background information. The book also includes two appendixes that explore the purpose of confessions. This study edition is ideal for seminarians and leaders looking for more extensive information about the history and theology of the confessions along with the official documents, all conveniently located in one volume.
The Book of Common Worship
Title | The Book of Common Worship PDF eBook |
Author | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) |
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Pages | |
Release | 1960 |
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The Presbyterian Handbook for Pastors
Title | The Presbyterian Handbook for Pastors PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Geneva Press |
Pages | 218 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0664502997 |
Presbyterian Handbookhas informed and amused thousands of Presbyterians and other Christians with a distinctive blend of historical and theological information, fun-filled facts, and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. Now comesThe Presbyterian Handbook for Pastors, which captures all the essential information any pastor needs to serve and lead in any situation in one volume. Complete with illustrations and bits of humor, this handy resource is ideal for Presbyterian pastors, lay pastors, seminary students, candidates for ministry, and all those seeking the perfect gift for their pastors.
How to Spell Presbyterian
Title | How to Spell Presbyterian PDF eBook |
Author | James W. Angell |
Publisher | Geneva Press |
Pages | 92 |
Release | 2002-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780664501969 |
In his classic work, life-long Presbyterian and former pastor Jim Angell tells what it means to be a Presbyterian. This readable, accessible book is divided into six parts--key ideas, commitment, witness, order, discipline, and covenant--and includes a handy glossary to commonly used Presbyterian terms. Now updated with the most recent statistics and polity information, this is an ideal book to give to new members, confirmation students, and inquirers in PC(USA) churches.