Books by John Lawson

These early Christian leaders set the pattern of faith and practice still evident in the Church today. The spirit and impact of that heritage are presented to the reader unfamiliar with the actual writings of these Fathers of the early Church.The author carefully avoids technical and controversial elements that are of interest only to scholars. Historical matters are featured especially in regard to the teachings on the sacraments and the ministry. This emphasis upon the writings results in a concise, yet comprehensive pattern of the Fathers'' major contribution to the life and teachings in the early Church.For theological students, ministers, and Christian laymen, this study of the Apostolic Fathers offers a compact introduction to the early foundation and consequent development of Christian beliefs. It illuminates the common faith and heritage that have united Christians throughout the ages.John Lawson taught Church History, Historical Theology, Wesleyan History, and Wesleyan Theology at Emory University''s Candler School of Theology for twenty-one years. His other books include ''Introduction to Christian Doctrine'' and ''Wesley Hymns as a Guide to Scriptural Teaching.''

Finding True Freedom Behind BarsJohn Lawson's fighting skills and fearless reputation made him a man to be respected in the nightclubs of Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh. Leading a team of ex-soldiers and riding with a biker gang, he graduated to working for the Maltese Mafia running the sex industry in London's Soho. Returning to Scotland he trained as a bodyguard working for the rich and famous and soon became embroiled in a world of kidnap, violence and extortion as an enforcer for gangsters. Even the law couldn't tame him as his pride and arrogance extended to the courtroom where he was convicted for the third time and sent down for five years. It was in that high security prison where a profound encounter changed the direction of his life.A remarkable true story capturing the life of one man's escape from his past as he found true freedom behind bars.'Read it, and believe that there is always hope.' - Anne Perry, New York Times Bestselling author'If A Wicked Man is a book I can easily relate to, the love of money and a cold heart can drive violent men like us to take by force what we feel soceity owes us. Brutally honest, deadly serious and yet strangely funny at times. A compelling story of a wicked and violent man... with an unexpected twist that will leave you challenged.' - Rocco Morelli'A truly powerful account of a life changed.' -Major General Tim Cross, CBE

Is the history of the early Church the story of a movement away from the religion of the New Testament into Hellenic speculation, institutionalism, and bare moralism? Many present issues are affected by the judgment made upon this matter, which the author seeks to illuminate in his Cambridge Dissertation. There is in St. Irenaeus a doctrine of Creation and Revelation by The Two Hands of God, and likewise Recapitulation, and exposition of the Saving Work of Christ. The claim is here advanced that of these doctrines the former is an expression of the Hebraic conception of the Living God, who is transcendent yet immediately active in Creation and Revelation. The latter is thoroughly Pauline, and is a statement of the Classic theology of the Atonement. Together with his necessary emphasis upon the Church and Episcopate, Irenaeus has preserved the Gospel of real redemption by personal faith in Christ.

1. Belief in God- I believe in God the Father Almighty; Arguments for the Existence of God; Revelation and Inspiration: Maker of Heaven and Earth 2. The Jesus of History- Historical Religion; Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord: the Incarnation; Conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary 3. The Word of the Cross- The Suffering Christ; the Mystery of Evil; Suffered under Pontius Pilate; Theologies of the Atonement; Dead and Buried, He Descended into Hell 4. The Power and the Wisdom- He Rose Again; the Doctrine of the Resurrection; the Resurrection as Fact and as Symbol; the Evidence for the Resurrection; He Ascended into Heaven 5. The Spirit of the Lord- The Holy Ghost; the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament: the Pentecost Experience; Aspects of the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: the Work of the Holy Spirit: Summary: the Christian Doctrine of God, the Holy Trinity 6. The People of God- The Church: a Divine Plan: the Church of the Old Covenant; the Church of the New Israel; the Doctrine of the Ministry 7. The Means of Grace- Grace and the Means of Grace; Worship; the Sacramental Principle; Holy Baptism; the Holy Communion, or Eucharist 8. The Written Word- The Witness to the Christ-Centered Faith; the Inspiration of the Bible; the Canon of Scripture; the Old Testament Scripture; the New Testament Scripture 9. The Double Cure- Personal Religion; the Doctrine of Grace; the Life of Grace 10. The Hope of Glory- The Christian Hope; Hebrew and Greek Symbolism; the Second Advent; the Millennial Kingdom; Human Destiny

Describes the medieval origins of the British education system, and the transformations successive historical events - such as the Reformation, the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution - have wrought on it. This book examines the effect on the educational pattern of such major cultural upheavals as the Renaissance.

Provides an account of the early development of English education. This book charts developments up to the sixteenth century when the Reformation brought profound social and religious changes which affected education: not only the organisation of schools and universities but also the curriculum.

John Lawson's amazingly detailed yet lively book is easily one of the most valuable of the early histories of the Carolinas, and it is certainly one of the best travel accounts of the early eighteenth-century colonies. An inclusive account of the manners and customs of the Indian tribes of that day, it is also a minute report of the soil, climate, trees, plants, animals, and fish in the Carolinas.