Bøger af Derek Cooper

"In this user-friendly textbook, Cooper explores the world's most dominant new religious movements-such as Jainism, Nation of Islam, Mormonism, and Scientology-from a confessional yet compassionate Christian perspective"--

International travel has the potential to expand our horizons, inspire our imaginations, and rejuvenate our souls. But to be done well, it takes detailed planning and expert guidance. Before You Go Overseas offers a one-stop shop for everyone's travel needs, distilling decades of travel experience into one comprehensive book. Whereas most travel books emphasize one component of travel, Before You Go Overseas divides every aspect of it into clear and manageable sections, such as how to set a budget, coordinate logistics, manage risk, adjust expectations, overcome jet lag, prepare spiritually, and stay safe. Abounding with personal travel stories, Before You Go Overseas reveals secret travel tips, offers excellent travel advice, and pulsates with a contagious enthusiasm for everything related to travel. Conveniently divided into six parts, Before You Go Overseas guides readers as they imagine what kind of traveler they want to be (Part 1), as they design their travel experience (Part 2), as they consider the cultural components of travel (Part 3), as they fall into the rhythm of being overseas (Part 4), as they synchronize in mind, body, and soul (Part 5), and as they return home to process all they learned, discovered, and experienced (Part 6).

This latest volume in the Reformation Commentary on Scripture (RCS) series offers biblical commentary from numerous Reformation-era theologians, pastors, and preachers from a variety of theological traditions-Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Radical, and Roman Catholic-on six Old Testament books: 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, and 1-2 Chronicles.

Christianity is a global faith. Today, people are increasingly aware that Christianity extends far beyond Europe and North America, permeating the Eastern and Southern hemispheres. What we may know less well is that Christianity has always been a global faith. A vast untold story waits to be heard beyond the familiar tale of how the Christian faith spread across Europe. Not only was Jesus born in Asia, but in the early years of the church Christianity found fertile soil in Africa and soon extended to East Asia as well. In this brief introduction to world Christian history, Derek Cooper explores the development of Christianity across time and the continents. Guiding readers to places like Iraq, Ethiopia and India, Scandanavia, Brazil and Oceania, he reveals the fascinating-and often surprising-history of the church.

Basics of Latin introduces students, independent learners, and homeschoolers to the basics of Latin grammar. Readings and exercises are all taken from texts in the Christian tradition and enable students to develop their skills of the language as well as grow in their appreciation for the breadth and depth of ancient Christian thought.

The questions of Christianity are perennial. How are Judaism and Christianity related? Are Jesus and the Holy Spirit God? Is the end of the world imminent? How should we relate faith and reason? In this innovative work, Derek Cooper tells the story of Christian history by presenting the twenty questions (one for each century!) that shaped the Chris

Fortress Presss Foundations for Learning series prepares students for academic success through compelling resources that kick-start their educational journey into professional Christian ministry.In Exploring Church History, Derek Cooper invites readers to consider the purpose and significance of church history in the lives of individuals and communities today. Rather than offering an exploration of bygone eras and outdated events, Cooper brings history to life by emphasizing how past events, individuals, and movements shape how we understand the world around us.Exploring Church History is divided into three convenient sections. While the first and second sections explain why and what we study in church history, the last section teaches readers how to study church history. The combined effect of the book is to present a clear and accessible introduction to the field of church history.

This book takes a tour of the world's most influential religions in tow parts. The first part discusses the essentials of these faiths. The second part of the book surveys Christian responses to other religions - from the point of view of biblical authors and historically in the church. The appendix includes some helpful primary and secondary books relating to this theme for those who would like to read more.