{"title":"Books by Hans Boersma","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780801039423","title":"Athanasius","description":"This volume by a respected theologian offers fresh consideration of the work of famous fourth-century church father Athanasius, giving specific attention to his use of Scripture, his deployment of metaphysical categories, and the intersection between the two. Peter Leithart not only introduces Athanasius and his biblical theology but also puts Athanasius into dialogue with contemporary theologians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume launches the series Foundations of Theological Exegesis and Christian Spirituality. Edited by Hans Boersma and Matthew Levering, the series critically recovers patristic exegesis and interpretation for contemporary theology and spirituality. Each volume covers a specific church father and illuminates the exegesis that undergirds the Nicene tradition. The series contributes to the growing area of theological interpretation and will appeal to both evangelical and Catholic readers.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294943916405,"sku":"9780801039423","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780801039423_95192268-9959-43f9-b253-9c759139a4f1.jpg?v=1786015701"},{"product_id":"9780801097454","title":"Sacramental Preaching","description":"\u003cb\u003eLeading Scholar Offers a Theological Approach to Preaching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and homiletical method and explains that patristic exegesis is relevant for reading the Bible today. The book includes a foreword by Eugene H. Peterson.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294953648501,"sku":"9780801097454","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780801097454_9806a1a4-e9e9-465e-bb3e-572b09def94e.jpg?v=1786015856"},{"product_id":"9781540961020","title":"Scripture as Real Presence","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Award Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work argues that the heart of patristic exegesis is the attempt to find the sacramental reality (real presence) of Christ in the Old Testament Scriptures. Leading theologian Hans Boersma discusses numerous sermons and commentaries of the church fathers to show how they regarded Christ as the treasure hidden in the field of the Old Testament and explains that the church today can and should retrieve the sacramental reading of the early church. Combining detailed scholarly insight with clear, compelling prose, this book makes a unique contribution to contemporary interest in theological interpretation.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312607637877,"sku":"9781540961020","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781540961020_426de6f1-7678-4b7b-85f8-68ecf833e4d4.jpg?v=1786023193"},{"product_id":"9781683596776","title":"Pierced by Love","description":"\u003cb\u003e2023 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCredo Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Award Winner, Theological Retrieval\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Scripture requires holy reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Encounter an ancient but fresh way of reading the Bible.\u003cbr\u003e- Learn from Augustine, Anselm of Canterbury, Bernard of Clairvaux, and others.\u003cbr\u003e- Experience a structured and attentive way to focus on Christ, listen to the Spirit, and rest in God's love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristians read Scripture to encounter Christ and be conformed to his image. Jesus is the point of reading the Bible. But Scripture is no mere human text; it is God's living word. So \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e should we read it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Christians throughout the centuries, the answer has been \u003ci\u003electio divina--\"\u003c\/i\u003edivine reading.\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLectio divina\u003c\/i\u003e is a sacramental reading. It aims to take us more deeply into the life of God. Through practicing the four movements of \u003ci\u003electio divina\u003c\/i\u003e--attentive reading, extended meditation, prayerful reflection, and silent resting--we focus on Christ, listen to the Spirit, and rest in God's love. We no longer simply read the words of Scripture; instead, we read the face of God in the eternal Word.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312753160565,"sku":"9781683596776","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781683596776_8cc5e7ca-c57f-492f-bf6a-1aaf292897de.jpg?v=1786024671"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-hans-boersma.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}