The Packer, James Innell ed. text Carol Stream, IL Christianity Today 1987 monographic 452p ; pbk ; 22.5cm. Section 1 : Old Testament / edited and introduction by Bruce K. Waltke -- The literary approach to the study of the Old Testament / Tremper Longman III -- The impact of modern and social science assumptions on the reconstruction of Israelite history / Gary A. Heron -- Canon and criticism: method or madness? / Donn F. Morgan. Section 2 : New Testament / edited and introduction by Harold W. Hoehner -- The meaning of Philippians 2:5-11 / N.T. Wright -- Synoptic studies: some recent methodological developments and debates / Craig L. Blomberg. Section 3 : Church history / edited and introduction by Nathan O. Hatch -- Caring and curing: the evangelical-fundamentalist tradition / Gary B. Ferngren -- Caring and curing: the Roman Catholic tradition since 1545 / Marvin R. O'Connell. Section 4 : Systematic theology / edited and introduction by Donald F. Wells -- Recent brain research and the mind-body dilemma / Laurence W. Wood -- The evangelical reformation of the doctrine of the immutability of God / Bruce A. Ware. Section 5 : Ethics/spiritual life / edited and introduction by Klaus Bockmuehl -- Instruction on respect for human life in its origin and on the dignity of procreation / Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (Vatican) -- Biblical teaching and assisting the poor / John D. Mason -- Religion and law: the first amendment in historical perspective / Harold J. Berman -- Rethinking the mystical: a Roman Catholic perspective / Hugh Feiss. Section 6 : Practical theology: pastoral psychology and counseling / edited and introduction by David G. Benner -- Avoiding malpractice suits in pastoral counselling / Thomas E. and Melinda L. Denham -- The presence and absence of God in relational and theological perspectives / Ralph L. Underwood. Section 7 : Practical theology: missions / edited and introduction by C. Peter Wagner -- Emerging missions in a global church / Larry D. Pate and Lawrence E. Keyes -- Critical contextualisation / Paul G. Hiebert. Section 8 : Practical theology: homiletics / edited and introduction by Haddon W. Robinson -- Pawn to King Four: sermon introductions and communicational design / Thomas G. Long -- Preaching between the lines / Richard C. White. Section 9 : Practical theology: Christian education / edited and introduction by Kenneth O. Gangel -- Theological foundations for ministry / Franklin M. Segler. J.I. Packer, general editor ; edited by Paul Fromer. Doctrine (theology) essays 230/BES 10413898 87640275 040227 20120427160438.0 10067786778