John Clarke Franke

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture)

The history of the entry into the Promised Land followed by that of the period of the judges and early monarchy may not appear to readers today as a source for expounding the Christian faith. But the church fathers readily found parallels, or types, in the narrative that illumined the New Testament....

Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)

There is little doubt that the inerrancy of the Bible is a current and often contentious topic among evangelicals. Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy represents a timely contribution by showcasing the spectrum of evangelical positions on inerrancy, facilitating understanding of these perspectives, par...

Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth (Living Theology)

If Christians are part of the one body of Christ, how do we account theologically for the multiple expressions of our common faith? If God is ultimate truth, why is it so difficult to agree on issues related to truth? Must we sacrifice a commitment to truth in favor of a pragmatic unity in the churc...

An Uncertain Certainty: Snapshots in a Journey from ''Either-Or'' to ''Both-And'' in Christian Ministry

Many people in Christian ministry are tired of simplistic certainties; what they need is permission to live with uncertainty, with mystery, ambiguity, and paradox. Because we live in a world that is far removed from the modernist version of reality, with its rational, clinical, and superficial prese...

Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context

The authors move past the Enlightenment foundational approach to offer a revolutionary methodology for doing theology in a postmodern age. Their method uses three sources: the Spirit speaking authoritatively through the biblical text, tradition providing a historical interpretive framework; and cult...

Barth for Armchair Theologians

This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886-1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation era. Featuring the Armchair series' characteristic whimsical illustrations, Barth for Armchair Theologians surveys Barth's theology as it emerges and culminat...

The Character of Theology: An Introduction to Its Nature, Task, and Purpose

Theology done in today's context is strikingly different from past evangelical approaches. In this new project John Franke, writing with our postmodern world in mind, reflects these directions. He offers an introduction to theology that covers the usual territory, but does so attuned to today's eccl...

Created for Community: Connecting Christian Belief with Christian Living

This revised edition of a classic college-level introduction to theology presents the core doctrines of the Christian faith, encouraging readers to connect belief with everyday life.

Barth for Armchair Theologians

The Character Of Theology: An Introduction To Its Nature, Task, And Purpose

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel