Inclusive Language in the ChurchWestminster John Knox Press, 1987 M01 1 - 114 pages Inclusive Language in the Churchis a good introduction to questions about language use today that fairly addresses the issues of the language debate. Nancy Hardesty sets out to convince us that inclusive language is appropriate in Christian theology and worship. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
God the Revealer | 18 |
Is Jesus Christ the Lord? | 40 |
Spirit and Triune | 53 |
Translating the Bible | 73 |
Praise God | 91 |
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Common terms and phrases
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