TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE TOWER, VOLUMES 1 - 8
VOLUME 8 (2004; released Summer 2007)
"The Living Faith of the Dead" by K. Steve McCormick
"Worship in Spirit and in Truth" by Thomas A. Noble
"Wisdom Is Supreme: A Wesleyan Prescription for Spiritual Growth" by Judith A. Schwanz
"Theological Perspectives on Clergy Sexual Misconduct" by Thomas A. Noble
REVIEW ARTICLES
"Holiness in the Gospels" by C. Andrew Johnson
"Show Them No Mercy" by Joseph Coleson
BOOK REVIEWS
Studying Congregations: A New Handbook reviewed by Dean Blevins
The Great Worship Awakening: Singing a New Song in the Postmodern Church reviewed by William Miller
Practicing Theology: Beliefs and Practices in the Christian Life reviewed by Dean Blevins
VOLUME 7 (2003)
"Backing into the Future? Theological Education and the Twenty-First Century" by Roger L. Hahn
"The Location of Christian Spirituality in the Seminary" by Douglas S. Hardy
"Missiology: The Role of a Servant Discipline" by William L. Selvidge
"The New Testament and Its Interpretation: Theological Activity in an Ecclesial Context" by C. Andrew Johnson
"John Wesley at the Three Hundred: Joining In Prayer. A Greeting to the Church of the Nazarene" by David Tripp
"Islam And Christianity: Some Resources" by Harold E. Raser
REVIEW ARTICLES
"William G. Dever’s Who were the early Israelities and where did they
come from?" by Joseph E. Coleson
"Darius Salter’s America’s Bishop" by J. Kenneth Grider
BOOK REVIEWS
Islam, Christianity and the West reviewed by Harold E. Raser
A New Religious America reviewed by Harold E. Raser
With the Grain of the Universe reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Sufficient Saving Grace reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
The Holy Longing reviewed by Douglas S. Hardy
God Sense reviewed by Roger L. Hahn
Character Witness reviewed by Lyle Pointer
VOLUME 6 (2002)
2001 Grider-Winget Lectures in Theology with Jurgen Moltmann:
"The Holy Spirit - the Source of Life"
"Wrestling with God: My Journey to Faith"
"Hope in a Time of Arrogance and Terror"
"To Serve God's Household: A Healthy Loving Family" by Judith Schwanz
"Stagecoach Speech and the Post-Modern Sabotage" by Darius Salter
"The Real World" by Paul M. Bassett
"Why the Church of the Nazarene?" by Thomas A. Noble
BOOK REVIEWS
The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-178 and Chapters 18-50 reviewed by Joseph Coleson
Preaching Like Paul: Homiletical Wisdom for Today reviewed by Roger L. Hahn
After Our Image: The Church as the Image of the Trinity reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
The Giving Gift: The Holy Spirit in Person reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Portraits of God: A Biblical Theology of Holiness reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Aldersgate Papers, Vol. 2 reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Feminism and Christianity: an Essential Guide reviewed by Harold E. Raser
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement reviewed by Charles R. Gailey
God and Globalization, Vol. 2: The Spirit and the Modern Authorities reviewed by Mario Zani
Evangelism: A Concise History reviewed by Lyle Pointer
Time Bomb in the Church: Defusing Pastoral Burnout reviewed by Judith A. Schwanz
Starting Right: Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry reviewed by Ed Robinson
VOLUME 5 (2001)
"NTS and the Christian Mission: Being who we really are" by Ron Benefiel
Papers from the Inauguration of Ronald P. Benefiel as President of NTS:
"The Role of NTS in the Life of the Church" by William M. Greathouse
"Charge from the Student Body" by Christa Leigh Klosterman
"Charge on Behalf of the Faculty" by Alex R. G. Deasley
"Charge from the General Church" by Jerry Porter
2001 Holiness Sermon Series by Alex R. Deasley
"The Cycle of Perfect Love"
"Holiness and Hope"
"What Happens in Holy Worship"
"Multiplying Evangelistic Leaders" by Lyle Pointer
"The Reverend: Title or Testimony" by Ed Robinson
"The Epicureans" by Thomas A. Noble
Abstracts of 2001 Doctor of Ministry Pastoral Research Projects:
Don E. Canfield
Tom E. Cook
Terry Lee Irish
Brent D. Hulett
Everett Leadingham
Bob Mahaffey
Accel Ruiz
Frederick E. Shaeffer
Richard A. Wilson
Tom Ward
BOOK REVIEWS
Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Trinity, Community, and Power: Mapping Trajectories in Wesleyan Theology reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Called to be Holy: A Biblical Perspective reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Experiences in Theology: Ways and Forms of Christian Theology reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
No Future without Forgiveness reviewed by Ed Robinson
VOLUME 4 (2000)
"New NTS President Offers a Theology of Mission" by Ron Benefiel
"Postmodernity, the Church, and the Seminary: A Day of Opportunity" by Ed Robinson
"Holiness: That the World May Know God" by A. Gordon Wetmore
"Globalization Through the Cross" by Mario Zani
"The Ordination of Women to Ministry in the Church of the Nazarene" by Paul M. Bassett
BOOK REVIEWS
What on Earth is the Church? reviewed by A. Gordon Wetmore
The Crisis in the Churches reviewed by A. Gordon Wetmore
A Future for Truth: Evangelical Theology in a Postmodern World reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Is reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
God's Integrity and the Cross reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
The Foundations of Dialogue in Science and Religion and Science and Religion; An Introduction reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Seeking the Absolute Love: the Founders of Christian Monasticism reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Purity of Heart in Early Ascetic and Monastic Literature reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Sanctify Them in the Truth: Holiness Exemplified and Embodied Holiness: Toward a Corporate Theology of Spiritual Growth reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Clark H. Pinnock: Journey Toward Renewal reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Islam: A Short History reviewed by Harold E. Rasor
Islam: A Short Introduction reviewed by Harold E. Raser
Revive Us Again: The Reawakenings of American Fundmentalism reviewed by Harold E. Raser
Makers of Christian Theology in America reviewed by Harold E. Raser
Ancient - Future Faith reviewed by Ed Robinson
The Goldbearing Life: the Art of Soul for Youth Ministry reviewed by Ed Robinson
A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew reviewed by Roger L. Hahn
VOLUME 3 (1999)
"How to be the Church in a Society that has Gained the Whole World" by Robert N. Bellah
"Praying the Collect for Purity" by Donna Fletcher Crow
"Growth in Sanctification: John Wesley and John of the Cross" by Frank G. Carver
"Beating Back the Amnesia: Love for Neighbor in the Church of the Nazarene, 1975 - 1998" by Harold E. Raser
BOOK REVIEWS
Marriage and Divorce: The Biblical Teaching and Its Application Today reviewed by Roger L. Hahn
The Gospel of Matthew - Two Commentaries reviewed by Roger L. Hahn
Holiness Teaching - New Testament Times to Wesley reviewed by J. Kenneth Grider
Wholeness in Christ: Toward a Biblical Theology of Holiness reviewed by J. Kenneth Grider
Love Made Perfect reviewed by J. Kenneth Grider
Word and Deed: A Journal of Salvation Army Theology and Ministry reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Wesley and the Quadrilateral: Renewing the Conversation reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
God the Evidence: The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason in a Postsecular World reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
God Crucified: Monotheism and Christology in the New Testament reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
Knowing the Name of God: ATrinitiarian Tapestry of Grace, Faith and Community reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
So, what do you think? reviewed by Joseph Coleson
Holiness for Hurting People: Discipleship as Recovery reviewed by Joseph Coleson
VOLUME 2 (1998)
Mildred Bangs Wynkoop: Holiness Pioneer - William M. Greathouse
The Theological Contributions of Mildred Bangs Wynkoop
- Gregory S. Dimond
"I Commend Unto You Phoebe" - with some reservations: The Legacy of
Phoebe Palmer and the Future of the Holiness Movement - Harold E. Raser
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts: A Study from Isaiah 6 - Joseph Coleson
Sermons on Chrstian Holiness - Thomas A. Noble
Initial Sanctification
Gradual Sanctification
Inner Sanctification
Ministry "In the Name" - David Busic
5 Tenets of Theological Librarianship - Debra Lee Bradshaw
BOOK REVIEWS
The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1-39, and the Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66 reviewed by Joseph Coleson
The Reader Must Understand: Eschatology in Bible and Theology reviewed by Thomas A. Noble
More Than One Way?: Four Views of Salvation in a Pluralistic World reviewed by Harold E. Raser
Sworn on the Altar of God: A Religious Biography of Thomas Jefferson reviewed by Harold E. Raser
Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life reviewed by Morris A. Weigelt
Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey: Nurturing a Life of Faith reviewed by Ed Robinson
A Dangerous Hope: Encountering the God of Grace reviewed by Ed Robinson
VOLUME 1 (1997)
"The Tower" by Harold E. Raser
"NTS: A Community of Leaders" by Ed Robinson
"The Knowledge of the Glory of God" by Thomas A. Noble
Sermons on Christian Holiness by Roger L. Hahn
"The Crisis of Self-Discovery"
"The Syllabus Requirement"
"Life in the Family (of God)"
"Philosophy, Scripture, and Homiletic Theory" by Stephen G. Green
BOOK REVIEWS
Beyond Chaos: Living the Christian Family in a World Like Ours reviewed by Ed Robinson
The Creationists, the Evolution of Scientific Creationism reviewed by Paul M. Bassett
A Passion of Truth. The Intellectual Coherence of Evangelicalism reviewed by Paul M. Bassett
Where Two or Three are Gathered: Liturgy and the Moral Life reviewed by Paul M. Bassett
Thomas Cranmer. A Life reviewed by Paul M. Bassett
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