Michael Allen Books

The Knowledge of God turns to consider the knowledge of God revealed in the Word of God, with several essays addressing the doctrine of God, then the person of Christ, and finally the miracle of the church. Michael Allen shows the exegetical shape of historical and dogmatic reasoning as well as the significance of thinking about these topics in their interrelationships with a range of other Christian themes, not least the doctrine of the living and true God. In each of these topics, the theme of the promise and nature of God's presence (whether in his own life or then in the economy of the incarnation and of the church) proves to be a unifying thread. The gospel is shown to be rooted backward in God's own life and to have consequence forward for the ongoing life of Christ displayed in his church. This volume explores what it means to learn of and come to know God, who has life in himself and then shares his life with us in the coming of his Son and the ongoing presence amidst his body, the church of Christ.

"A prominent theologian offers a theological reading of Ephesians in this addition to the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible"-- Provided by publisher

Sanctification, the latest volume in the New Studies in Dogmatics series, offers a Christ-centered account of sanctification by viewing the doctrine within its wider canonical and creedal context, bringing its distinctly Christian definition and thoroughly gracious character into greater relief.

For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of “dead white men.” As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin.A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.

The gorgeous blonde stripper at the Blue Bazaar nightclub had something more than entertainment on her mind. Blackmail, to be exact. But someone decided to silence her forever.

Set a millennium after the Norse gods have faded, a girl stumbles upon an ancient altar during a desperate moment. Her awakening of a long-dormant deity disrupts the slumber of a being that other gods wished to keep asleep, setting off a chain of events that intertwines her fate with the remnants of divine power. This tale explores themes of belief, the consequences of awakening the past, and the struggle between forgotten deities and their resurgence in a world that has moved on.

The book features Michael Allen, the CEO of Therapeutic Connections, an outpatient mental health clinic in Howard County, Maryland. It highlights his educational background, including a bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz College and a master's degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, showcasing his expertise in the field of mental health and leadership within the community.

Michael Allen's insightful study explores the long and diverse career of the actor and director Robert Redford, from his early work in theatre and TV to his contemporary status as an iconic and enduring star. Allen assesses Redford's importance to the American film industry during a period of great transformation: as an influential industry player, an award-winning director and a committed political activist. Allen considers Redford's individual achievements in the context of shifts and changes in the industry as a whole: some of which benefited Redford's own progress and development; some which he engineered himself, as well as discussing Redford's star persona in relation to ageing and masculinity.