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Theological Education
November 29, 2023
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Ars Vitae
March 10, 2022
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Transhumanism and the Image of God
February 25, 2022
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You Are Not Your Own
January 24, 2022
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The Righteous Mind
April 22, 2021
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Plundering Eden
March 26, 2021
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Remembering the Rural Church
November 30, 2020
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Coronavirus and the Goodness of Creation
November 5, 2020
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Controversy of the Ages
November 30, 2017
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Image-Bearing in the Toy Story Trilogy
September 1, 2015
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RCS: The Spirit and Spiritual Life
June 15, 2015
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Jubilee
February 20, 2015
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RCS: New Testament
January 7, 2015
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The Work of the Lord
October 13, 2014
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Witchcraft Accusations
March 2, 2012
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Theological Education
November, 2023

What is theological education for?

What Is Theological Education For?
Joshua Jipp
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The Ends of Theological Education
Brad East
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Theological Education as Habitus Formation
R. Lucas Stamps
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Shaping People Theologically
Amy Peeler
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Theological Education before the End of the World
Daniel L. Hill
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Theological Education as Lifelong Communal Relationship
Octavio J. Esqueda
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Cultivating a Theological Perspective
Scott R. Swain
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Ars Vitae
March, 2022

This series looks at ancient philosophy's questions about the good life and what those answers might mean for contemporary culture.

The Art of Living
Joshua Jipp
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Coping Strategies and the Consolation of God
Philip Woodward
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Of Spiritual Journeys and Autobiographies
Louis Markos
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The Art of Ars Vitae
Christina Bieber Lake
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The Recovery of Creatureliness
Julien C. H. Smith
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Ars Vitae: A Response to the Symposium
Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn
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Transhumanism and the Image of God
February, 2022

Can reflection on transhumanism help clarify what we mean by imago Dei?

Transhumanism and the Image of God
Nathan Barczi
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The Goodness of Creaturely Limitations
Nathan Barczi
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Dialing Up the Contrast
Jeff Hardin
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Made in God’s Image in Order to Become More Like Christ
Christina Bieber Lake
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The Frailties of Embodied Existence
C. Ben Mitchell
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Image and Transhumanism
Stephen Williams
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You Are Not Your Own
January, 2022

This series based on Alan Noble's You Are Not Your Own explores our modern world built around the self. This world as we've shaped it is not a conducive environment for our flourishing--but freedom is found in belonging to God.

You Are Not Your Own
Joey Sherrard
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Not Despising the Day of Small Things
Daniel J. Brendsel
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Children Who Belong
Hannah Anderson
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Disenculturation and Spiritual Formation
John Starke
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The Language of Identity
Rachel Gilson
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Prodigal Hospitality
Russ Whitfield
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Something Like a Christian Humanism
Alan Noble
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The Righteous Mind
April, 2021

In this book, social pscyhologist Jonathan Haidt explains the connection between morality, politics, and religion. The Righteous Mind addresses how moral decisions are based on intuition rather than reason.

The Righteous Mind: Introducing the Symposium
C. John Collins
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Moral Intuitions in Science and Scripture
Kirsten Birkett
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Better Reasoning and Moral Foundations May Unite Us
Anthony B. Bradley
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A Grand Narrative for Civil Discourse
J. Daryl Charles
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Moral Psychology, Christianity, and Pursuing the Common Good
Joshua Jipp
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Paul, the Elephant, and the Rider
Te-Li Lau
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Toward an Embodied Moral Theology
A. Mark Stirling
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The Righteous Mind: Concluding Thoughts
C. John Collins
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Plundering Eden
March, 2021

This book fits within that emerging field of Christian theological responses to ecological problems. In Plundering Eden, Wagenfuhr claims that the root cause of our ecological is a broken imagination, and he argues that reconciliation with God the Creator through Jesus Christ is the only means to ecological healing through a renewed, kenotic imagination expressed in the creation of an alternate environment that reveals the kingdom of God--the ekklesia.

Plundering Eden: Introducing the Symposium
Ken Keathley
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Rewilding Creation and Receiving the Eucharist
Brian Brock
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Priests of Creation, Not Only Ambassadors
Alexander Coe Stewart
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Virtues, Vices, and Ecotheology
Celia Deane-Drummond
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A Radical Challenge to Christian Discipleship
J. Richard Middleton
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Plundering Eden: A Rejoinder
G. P. Wagenfuhr
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Remembering the Rural Church
November, 2020

In this multi-piece series, which includes a summary article, two book symposium, and an an interview with award-winning authors, Sapientia takes a closer look at the state of the rural church.

Remembering the Rural Church: Editors' Introduction
Matthew Wiley, Geoffrey Fulkerson
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The Forgotten Church: Musings on the State of Rural Ministry
Glenn Daman
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Planting Trees, Healing Nations: Introducing God's Country
Matthew Wiley
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Abiding in Departure
Timothy Koch
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A Love Song for the Rural Church
Charles E. Cotherman
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God's Own Love for the Rural Church
Stephen Witmer
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The Theological Heart of Rural Ministry: A Rejoinder
Brad Roth
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Good News for Small Places: Introducing A Big Gospel
Gavin Ortlund
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Seeing Through to a Cruciform Incarnationality
Brad Roth
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A Big God, a Big Gospel, and the
Transcendence of Place
Edward W. Klink III
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What Does Pepperell, MA Have to Do with Mpeketoni, Kenya?
Anthony Wainaina Njuguna
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For the Sake of Effective Ministry: A Rejoinder
Stephen Witmer
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Rural Ministry in Conversation:
An Interview with the Authors
Matthew Wiley, Geoffrey Fulkerson
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Coronavirus and the Goodness of Creation
November, 2020

Is the Coronavirus evil?

Coronavirus and the Goodness of Creation
Hans Madueme
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Naming Natural Evils
Jim Stump
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Gerald L. Bray
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A Wheat and Weeds Creation
Gregory A. Boyd
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Where the Coronavirus Didn’t Originate—and Maybe Did
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
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In Death as in Life
Katherine Sonderegger
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Is the Coronavirus Still Not Evil? A Rejoinder
Daniel Harrell
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Controversy of the Ages
November, 2017

This book examines the way evangelicals handle science-theology conflicts and read Scripture in light thereof. It claims the “battle” between science and theology has been oversimplified and in some arenas misreported.

Introduction to "Controversy of the Ages"
Darrell Bock
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Toward Resolving the Controversy
Hugh Ross
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Mere Creationism
Tim Morris
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The Importance of Beginnings
Paul Garner
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Controversy and Conversation
Jim Stump
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Response to the Symposium
Ted Cabal
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Image-Bearing in the Toy Story Trilogy
September, 2015

"Whose name is written there?" Image-bearing and beyond
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Your Chief, Andy, Inscribed His Name on Me
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"Didn't You See?! Andy Threw Us Out!"
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"Maybe Andy'll Get Another Dinosaur!"
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"Whose Name Is Written There?" A Biblical Reflection on the Image of God
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Todd Hains
RCS: The Spirit and Spiritual Life
June, 2015

The Spirit Who Moves over the Waters Also Moves in the Hearts of the Elect
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God’s Mighty, Efficacious Word
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Spiritual Eating and the Hunger of the Soul
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Christ the True Solomon Builds His Spiritual Temple
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Mutually Subject to One Another in the Body of Christ
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Reformation Commentary
Jubilee
February, 2015

Grace and the Jubilee
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The Jubilee of Malcolm X
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Implementing Jubilee: The Problem of “Creative Destruction”
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The Jubilee of Forgiveness
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The Jubilee of Forgiveness and Image-Flourishing
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Forgiveness and Receiving Forgiveness
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Jubilee, Temptation, and Growth in Awareness (1)
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Jubilee, Temptation, and Growth in Awareness (2)
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Jubilee, Temptation, and Growth in Awareness (3)
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Jubilee, Temptation, and Growth in Awareness: Lord, Give Us Grace
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Augustine on the Ultimate Channel of Grace
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The Church as Channel of Jubilee
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What Is the Black Church?
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Critical Definitions for the Way to a Jubilee-Centered Church
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A Condition for Jubilee and Justice
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Image-Flourishing Thwarted: Jubilee Confronts Jealousy
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Jubilee: Healing the Polluted Soul of a Land (I)
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Jubilee: Healing the Polluted Soul of a Land (2)
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Bruce Fields
RCS: New Testament
January, 2015

God Almighty Becomes All Weakness for Us
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Christ Places Himself under the Law
to Redeem Us from It
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Simeon Received a Great Blessing
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“Let Us Make” Points to God’s Unity and Trinity
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The Foundation of Faith, Opposed by the Heretics
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Christ, the Image of God, and Assurance of Salvation
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Faith Accepts the Mercy of God
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Like the Women, Seek Jesus Early
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The Angels Announce that the Resurrection
Is for Our Benefit
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God Is Present Where Two Are Gathered
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Jesus Criticizes the Disciples for
Failing to Understand
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This Is What Christ Said
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We Must Follow Christ’s Example
in Celebrating His Supper
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Wisdom versus Foolishness: A Battle Christians Cannot Live Without
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Personal Property Is Unnatural
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Reformation Commentary
The Work of the Lord
October, 2014

Achievement: A Theological Exploration
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Faith@Work Summit
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Defining "Achievement"
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Achievement Is Relative
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Achievement and "Potential"
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In the beginning . . . God achieved
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Made to Achieve
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Achievement Is Messed Up
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Joseph: A Case Study in Achievement (Part 1)
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Joseph: A Case Study in Achievement (Part 2)
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Proverbs: Ordinary Achievement
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Achievement Is Futile
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An Old Testament Round-Up on Achievement
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The Parable of the Talents (1)
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The Parable of the Talents (2)
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Martha & Mary
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Bearing Fruit: Fruitfulness and Achievement in Johannine Perspective
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Achievement as Sons of God
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Achievement and the Cross
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Achievement and Boasting
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Paul and Work
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The Work of the Lord
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The Work of the Lord & Christian Ministry
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Ministry and Your Day Job
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Fan into flame the gift of God
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Igniting the Flame: Implications of God's Gifting
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A New Testament Round-up on Achievement
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The Overachiever
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5 Bad Motivations for Achievement
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An “Achievement Double Standard” in the Church
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Achievement and Church Culture
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Constantine Campbell
Witchcraft Accusations
March, 2012

The Christian Prophet and the Witch
Robert Priest
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On the Meaning of the Words “Witch,” “Witchcraft,” and “Sorcery”
Robert Priest
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Bible Translation and the Witch
Robert Priest
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The Christian Prophet and the Witch
Robert Priest
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The Witchcraft Understanding within African Cultures
Joseph Mavinga
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Where Do Missionaries Encounter Witch Accusations?
Robert Priest
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“Witchdemonology” and the Meaning of Witchcraft-related Terms
Opoku Onyinah
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Pastoral Intervention Related to Witchcraft
Robert Priest
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Church Leaders and Theologians Tackle Challenge of Witchcraft and Witch Accusations in Africa
Robert Priest
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Report on Witchcraft Colloquium, AIU, March 2013
Henry Center
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Witchcraft Accusations and the Care of the Church
Robert Priest
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What Is Witchcraft?
Opoku Onyinah
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Discovering Witches
Steve Rasmussen
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Aula: A Baby Disease ‘Caused’ by a Witch
Andy Anguandia-Alo
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Against Satan's Deceptive Rule
Timothy Stabell
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Suffering and the Persistent Nature of
Witchcraft belief
Samuel Waje Kunhiyop
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When Witches and Wizards Crash Land!
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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Speech, Song, Sermon: Warnings against Witches and Witchcraft in a Funeral Setting
Esther Mombo
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The Child Witches of Kinshasa, DRC
Robert Priest
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Witchcraft: Physical or Spiritual?
Opoku Onyinah
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“Your Pastor Is Killing You!”
Steve Rasmussen
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A Pastor Accused of Witchcraft: The Search for Evidence
Andy Anguandia-Alo
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Greater Is He Who Is in You
Timothy Stabell
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Identities of Accused Witches
Samuel Waje Kunhiyop
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When Birds Turn into Human Beings
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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A Coven of 200 Witches in the US
Robert Priest
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Witchcraft as Abuse of Religion
Jesse Mugambi
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The Activities of Witches
Opoku Onyinah
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Spring 2015: Witchcraft in the News
Robert Priest
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Witchcraft, Healing, and Conversion in Togo
J. Rupert Morgan
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The Witchcraft of Children
Andy Anguandia-Alo
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How Do You Know?
Timothy Stabell
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How Witches Are Known
Samuel Waje Kunhiyop
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Black Witchcraft, White Witchcraft, and Development
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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Using Witchcraft to Murder and Rape
Robert Priest
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Witchcraft: Tension Between Protection and Destruction
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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Murdering Albinos and Witches in Northwestern Tanzania: Connections and Differences
Steve Rasmussen
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Advocating for Persecuted Albinos: Lessons for Advocating for those Suspected as Witches?
Steve Rasmussen
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Dealing with Witchcraft
Opoku Onyinah
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Loving Suspected Witches: Practical, Holistic, Pastoral Action
Timothy Stabell
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"Witchcraft" Can Be a Confusing Word
Robert Priest
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Attributing Witchcraft to the Envious Poor
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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God Bless the First Class
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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The Role of Nollywood in Witchcraft Belief and Confessions
Samuel Waje Kunhiyop
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Pastors teach their communities to defend those accused of witchcraft
Janice Horsager Rasmussen
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Two Colloquia on Pastoral responses to Witchcraft and witch accusations
Timothy Stabell
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The Sparking Story of Aru Witch Hunt
Andy Anguandia-Alo
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Witches: African or American?
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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Scapegoating in Witchcraft Accusation
Samuel Waje Kunhiyop
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Witchcraft 'here to stay'?
Andy Anguandia-Alo
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Roots, Realities & Responses: Lessons Learnt in Tackling Witchcraft Accusations against Children
Stop Child Witch Accusations (SCWA) coalition
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The Mysterious Flying “Witch Lights” of ARU
Andy Anguandia-Alo
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Witches: African or American?
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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Prophetic Media and Witchcraft
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
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