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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 1d

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Karl Barth and Pentecostal Theology edited by Frank D. Macchia, Terry L. Cross & Andrew K. Gabriel brings Pentecostal scholarship into conversation with Karl Barth's theology.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 2d

Out now: God, Struggle, and Suffering in the Evolution of Life

This open access book stems from conversations between scholars concerned with the theological problem of suffering.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 5d

Publishing now Engaging Nicene Trinitarianism

Twelve original studies on Trinitarian theology and its enduring capacity to shape theological discourse, ecclesiology, and society today.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 6d

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Neither the Spirit without the Flesh claims that John Calvin developed “Greek” doctrines of the interim state of souls, resurrection, and beatific vision through his reading of ancient Christian sources like Irenaeus of Lyons.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 6d

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Psalms edited by Athalya Brenner-Idan & Gale A. Yee discusses diverse contextual readings of the Psalms, followed by short reflective commentaries.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 8d

Introducing 'Resisting Theologies and the Everyday'

"This groundbreaking book is unique in connecting everyday theology to injustices across a broad spectrum of inequities and subjugations." - Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore, Vanderbilt University

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 19d

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Is faith defined by what one believes, does and feels or by being in Christ by being in the Spirit? In 'Faith as Life in the Spirit', Aaron Gabriel Ross takes a new approach to constructing a theology of faith.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 26d

New Medieval Books: The Crown of Thorns, by @drfaithtibble.bsky.social published by @tandtclark.bsky.social @bloomsburyhist.bsky.social www.medievalists.net/2025/09/new-... #history #books

New Medieval Books: The Crown of Thorns - Medievalists.net

Among the most striking images of Jesus Christ is his mock coronation with the Crown of Thorns. But what if this was never a crown of thorns at all? This book explores the origins of the symbol, its…

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 22d

In 'Ontological and Historical Dimensions of Salvation According to Joseph Ratzinger', Troconis delves into Ratzinger's view that the separation between ontology and history underlies all the difficulties of contemporary dogmatic theology.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 23d

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In 'Song, Prayer and Scripture', a group of internationally renowned experts from the field of biblical studies shed light on the multifarious ways in which the Psalter has been used through the ages.

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Song, Prayer, Scripture

Experts from the field of biblical studies shed light on the many ways in which the Psalter psalms have been used through the ages. The focus across the volume…

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 27d

What happens when animals and notions of animality take centre stage?
'Animals in the New Testament' is an original and diverse collection exploring the ubiquity of animals and the remarkable density of animal language in the New Testament.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 28d

In 'Preaching and Paul's Letter to the Romans', Ronald J. Allen not only provides historical commentary on Romans but also helps preachers and scholars make connections between arrogance and its destructiveness in communities today.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · 29d

‘The Message of Acts in Codex Bezae: A Comparison with the Alexandrian Tradition: Acts 13.1-18.23, Volume III‘ explores Acts 13.1-18.23, the chapters that cover the first two stages of the mission to the Gentiles.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Sep 8

‘The Message of Acts in Codex Bezae: A Comparison with the Alexandrian Tradition Volume II’ offers a comparison of the message of Acts transmitted by Codez Bezae with that of the Alexandrian text, represented by Codex Vaticanus.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Sep 4

Now in paperback!

Do we read Samson’s story differently if we view him as heroic rather than as a buffoonish and violent oaf? 'Characters and Characterization in the Book of Judge’ analyses the impact of characterization on storytelling.

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Characters and Characterization in the Book of Judges

In the Book of Judges, why, if we view Samson as a heroic Übermensch, do we read his story one way, yet if we read him as a buffoonish and violent oaf, we read…

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Sep 4

‘The Spirit of Polyphony’ is now in paperback!

This book re-examines how Bonhoeffer employs musical patterns of thought and language to a theological end, a topic that has been largely overlooked.

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The Spirit of Polyphony

This book re-examines how Bonhoeffer employs musical patterns of thought and language to a theological end. It outlines how the significance of Bonhoeffer's mus…

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Sep 3

In ‘Confidence in Life’, Matthew Lee Anderson offers an evaluation of the good of procreation, through interactions with contemporary analytic philosophy and a reconstructed reading of Karl Barth’s doctrine of (pro)creation.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Sep 2

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In ‘Themes and Texts, Exodus and Beyond’, a group of scholars explore the significance of the book of Exodus for studies in the Septuagint, Second Temple Jewish literature, the New Testament, and Christian theology.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Aug 28

Shop our back to school sale now and save 30% on books and student resources!
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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Aug 21

In ‘Intergroup Conflict, Recategorization, and Identity Construction in Acts’, Hyun Ho Park employs social identity to create the first thorough analysis of Acts 21:17—23:35, which contains one of Acts' fiercest intergroup conflicts.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Aug 19

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In ‘Reading the Way, Paul, and “The Jews” in Acts within Judaism’, Jason F. Moraff challenges the contention that Acts’ sharp rhetoric and portrayal of “the Jews” reflects anti-Judaism and supersessionism.

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Faith Tibble @drfaithtibble.bsky.social · Aug 13

A behind the scenes look at the making of my latest book, ‘The Crown of Thorns’

Thank you @medievalists.bsky.social !

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · Aug 12

Faith Tibble and the Crown of Thorns: Rethinking a Medieval Icon www.medievalists.net/2025/08/fait... and follow her @drfaithtibble.bsky.social #history #books #CrownofThorns

Faith Tibble and the Crown of Thorns: Rethinking a Medieval Icon - Medievalists.net

Faith Tibble’s new book, The Crown of Thorns: Humble Gods and Humiliated Kings, challenges centuries of assumptions about one of Christianity’s most iconic symbols. Drawing on meticulous research and…

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Aug 14

New in paperback!

This volume examines a Systemic Functional Linguistic (SFL) model of discourse analysis. ‘Discourse Analysis and the Greek New Testament’ reflects upon how SFL has grown as a field since it was first introduced in the 1980s.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Aug 12

‘Dietrich Bonhoeffer and a Theology of the Exception’ engages with the many debates about Bonhoeffer’s late resistance theology and action, particularly as it relates to his participation in the attempted coup d'état against Hitler.

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T&T Clark @tandtclark.bsky.social · Aug 4

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What can theology offer philosophical discussions of autonomy? In 'Redeeming Autonomy' Insole and DeSpain lead a cadre of academics from across the world in answering this question and offering fresh analysis.

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