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Christ's Crucifixion and the Goodness of GodDrawing on philosophical analysis and historical-critical exegesis, this study sets out to clarify the Father's will for Christ and how it relates to his death on the cross. Then, after considering the theologies of Anselm and Peter Abelard, it argues for the recovery of the early Christian...

An Evangelical ProposalOver the last four decades, evangelical scholars have shown growing interest in Christian debates over other religions, seeking answers to essential questions: How are we to think about and relate to other religions, be open to the Spirit, and at the same time remain evangelical and orthodox? Gerald R. McDermott and Harold A....

Chinese Zen Master Yinyuan and the Authenticity Crisis in Early Modern East AsiaIn 1654 Zen Master Yinyuan traveled from China to Japan. Seven years later his monastery, Manpukuji, was built and he had founded a new tradition, called Obaku. In this sequel to his 2008 book, Enlightenment in Dispute, Jiang Wu tells the story of the tremendous...

Sex, Speech, and the Politics of Concerned Women for AmericaScholars who study the Christian Right often claim that the movement&'s distinction lies in its moral absolutism and religious fervor. Through a detailed study of the sexually-charged rhetoric of one of America&'s largest conservative women&'s organizations, Concerned Women for America...

Seven Principles for Achieving Gender BalanceDespite decades of efforts to promote gender equality, most leadership positions in business, politics, education, and even NGOs are occupied by men, and most people still work in occupations dominated by one sex. This book argues that gender imbalances in leadership and occupations are not simply a...

Over the last decade, the field of plant ecology has significantly developed and expanded, especially in research concerning the herbaceous layer and ground vegetation of forests. This revised second edition of The Herbaceous Layer in Forests of Eastern North America accounts for that growth, presenting research that approaches the ecology of the...