{"title":"Margaret Barker","description":"\u003cp\u003eMargaret Barker’s work delves into the profound connections between ancient spirituality and contemporary understanding of health and wellness. Her explorations often uncover the theological roots of healing practices, inviting readers to consider the sacred dimensions of wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus that bridges history, religion, and personal transformation, Barker’s books challenge conventional perspectives and offer thoughtful insights for those seeking a deeper, holistic approach to health.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"temple-theology-by-margaret-barker-9780281056347","title":"Temple Theology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargaret Barker believes that Christianity developed so quickly because it was a return to far older faith - far older than the Greek culture that is long-held to have influenced Christianity. \u003cem\u003eTemple Theology\u003c\/em\u003e explains that the preaching of the gospel and the early Christian faith grew out of the centuries' old Hebrew longing for God's original Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese longings form the basis of the Old Testament exile theology and cause us to reassess the relationship between Christianity and the Hebrew tradition. This is no fundamentalist work harking back to the idea that \"the oldest is the purest\". Rather, it is a recognition that the Old Testament has a complex heritage and that those who shared this heritage did not share the same beliefs or scriptures - amongst these people were the first Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her exploration of temple theology, Margaret Barker finds clear references and beliefs in fundamental Christian concepts such as atonement, creation, and covenant. This is a thorough and fascinating exploration of the theology of the original Jewish Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471696117996,"sku":"9780281056347","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780281056347-temple-theology.jpg?v=1775249668"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/margaret-barker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}