In the World

In the WorldGood writing "doesn't just happen," say the authors. It takes work and a basic understanding of rhetorical situations. "Whatever our goals, we want readers to be affected by our writing," they assert. "The work of writing clarifies who we are in relation to both God and the world about us." In the World equips readers to become better writers. It also introduces quality writing with over forty classic and contemporary selections from numerous writers,

as a false motive for human life

the Summa theologiae

Suffering Servant

Anderson traces the development of doctrine through the history of interpretation

Retaining it and using it in preaching

This book is both intellectually compelling and honoring to God and so deserves to be widely read

"The book is vintage Beale

Particular attention is given to literary issues

such as education

and appendixes

Weaving together church history

emphasize the Holy Spirit's role in the production