Ten Theology Books to Watch For - Nov. 2018 - Page 2 of 5

**Here are a some excellent theology* books that will be released this month:**

* broadly interpreted, including ethics, church history, biblical studies, and other areas that intersect with theology

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[easyazon_link identifier=”080109805X” locale=”US” tag=”douloschristo-20″]Monkhood of All Believers: The Monastic Foundation of Christian Spirituality[/easyazon_link]

Greg Peters

Baker Academic

Although the institution of monasticism has existed in the Christian church since the first century, it is often misunderstood. Greg Peters, an expert in monastic studies, reintroduces historic monasticism to the Protestant church, articulating a monastic spirituality for all believers.

As Peters explains, what we have known as monasticism for the past 1,500 years is actually a modified version of the earliest monastic life, which was not necessarily characterized by poverty, chastity, and obedience but rather by one’s single-minded focus on God–a single-mindedness rooted in one’s baptismal vows and the priesthood of all believers. Peters argues that all monks are Christians, but all Christians are also monks. To be a monk, one must first and foremost be singled-minded toward God. This book presents a theology of monasticism for the whole church, offering a vision of Christian spirituality that brings together important elements of history and practice. The author connects monasticism to movements in contemporary spiritual formation, helping readers understand how monastic practices can be a resource for exploring a robust spiritual life.

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[easyazon_link identifier=”1540960013″ locale=”US” tag=”douloschristo-20″]Learning Theology through the Church’s Worship: An Introduction to Christian Belief[/easyazon_link]

Dennis Okholm

Baker Academic

This book introduces students to theology with sustained attention to how Christian beliefs and the church’s worship interact, both historically and in practice. Dennis Okholm approaches the subject from the necessary intersection of theology and liturgy, showing that learning the church’s doctrine apart from its worship undermines both. The book flows as if the reader were participating in a service of worship. It features illustrative charts and figures that complement challenging concepts and includes suggestions for assignments at the end of the book.