Justo L. González es un teólogo pionero cuyas influyentes obras han dado forma al pensamiento cristiano. Su trayectoria académica, desde el seminario cubano hasta la prestigiosa Yale, da fe de su profundo compromiso intelectual. Como uno de los primeros teólogos latinos de origen protestante, ha sido fundamental para el avance de la educación teológica hispana, y su obra académica continúa inspirando a las futuras generaciones.
Conozca su Biblia, developed in partnership with the Asociacion para la Educacion Teologica Hispana and the Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church n America, is a unique new Bible commentary series written in Spanish by leading Hispanic theologians and Bible educators.
* Written for preachers, teachers, and lay people
Conozca su Biblia, developed in partnership with the Asocación para la Educación Teológica Hispana and the Division for Congregational Ministries of the ELCA, is a unique new Bible series written in Spanish by leading Hispanic theologians and Bible educators. The series includes general volumes about the Bible, as well as volumes about specific books or groups of related books.Written by knowledgeable scholars who avoid using unnecessary technical terms or an abundance of footnotes. The books are written at a high school reading level and address lay adults and beginning students. Scripture texts are from the two most commonly used Bibles in the Spanish-speaking world: the Reina-Valera Revisada and the Version Popular (Good News).
“This crisp retelling of Christian history from the days of the apostles to the eve of the Reformation is filled with insight.”— Mark A. Noll, Wheaton College The Story of Christianity, Volume 1 is a narrative history of Christianity, from the Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation, from Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought .
A Guide for Believers, Seekers, and Christian Communities
“I do not hope to convince you so that you will believe. That is to be left to the Holy Spirit. I write to you because you share the faith by which I live. I write so that you may share my joy in seeking to understand better this truth that our hearts believe and love.” In Knowing Our Faith Justo González introduces the Christian faith in direct, contemporary language that does not assume prior knowledge. While recognizing the existence of various denominations and theological positions, González focuses on the core faith of the Christian church through the centuries. Covering all the key topics—revelation, God, Jesus Christ, the Spirit, the church, Christian hope, and others— Knowing Our Faith is an ideal resource for both individual reading and small group study, with questions for discussion included at the end of each short chapter. This accessible resource will help readers understand the Christian faith better—and, more importantly, live it better.
“This crisp retelling of Christian history from the days of the apostles to the eve of the Reformation is filled with insight.” —Mark A. Noll, Wheaton College From Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volume History of Christian Thought , comes the fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity . Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative history of Christianity, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way up to present day.