This gallery highlights books written or edited by current and former Cedarville University faculty members. It does not represent a comprehensive list of books by Cedarville faculty, but rather includes only those which have been brought to the attention of the University Archivist. Please contact the library to suggest additional titles.
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The Theology of John Smyth: Puritan, Separatist, Baptist, Mennonite
Jason K. Lee
The first English Baptist, John Smyth created controversy with his radical thought and actions. During his writing career of only ten years, Smyth successively produced works of Puritan, Separatist, Baptist, and Mennonite thought. After accepting Mennonite beliefs, Smyth and a majority of his congregation petitioned to join the Waterlander Mennonites in Amsterdam. However, before the union could be achieved, Smyth died of tuberculosis. Under Thomas Helwys’s leadership, the portion of Smyth’s congregation that did not join the Waterlanders returned to England and established the first General Baptist Church. Most studies of Smyth and his successors have approached the material with predominantly historical concerns. While the historical facts about Smyth are important, they should be coupled with his theology, which motivated his actions. Jason K. Lee is the first scholar to investigate Smyth’s theology in this context. First, Lee identifies the historical and theological environment that shaped Smyth’s thought, examining Puritan, Separatist, and Mennonite backgrounds in order. Smyth often found himself isolated from former associates as he continued his pursuit of truth. Second, Lee provides an analysis of Smyth’s theology including his understanding of Scripture, covenant, atonement, Christology, and Church-state relations. This book makes an important contribution to the understanding of both the origins of Baptists and to Christianity in the seventeenth century.
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Weeding Impatience: Growing in Patience
Louima Lilite
"Hurry up! We're late!" "I need it now!" "You have to be out the door in five minutes!" "How long do I have to wait, God?" These and dozens of other messages can lead to a frenzied, hurried life. The instant-gratification mindset, combined with a drive to cram as much activity as possible into any given day, has made us an impatient people- with harmful results to relationships, health, work, finances, and even our walk with God. If you're tired of the frantic pace that often wears you out, you've picked up the right book-Weeding Impatience is a thorough biblical approach to getting your life in order by learning to be more patient in all things. Presented in a compelling and thoughtful manner that includes true-life stories and examples, Weeding Impatience will start you on the very rewarding journey toward a lifestyle of quiet surrender to God-and big improvements for you and your family as you learn to reset and experience the peace that comes with patience.
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When Music Meets Faith: Reflecting on Musical Terms for a Deeper Faith
Louima Lilite
Music is powerful-it can bring people to tears, to laughter, to quiet reflection, and to boisterous dancing. In When Music Meets Faith, Dr. Louima Lilite uses musical terms and symbols to shed new light on the believer's journey toward and with Christ. This book is equally relevant to someone with years of musical training under his or her belt as it is to someone with no musical background whatsoever. The explanations, stories, and imagery will bring to life the power of music and the wisdom that can be drawn from it. If you are looking for a refreshing devotional that will help you integrate your faith into all areas of your life, "When Music Meets Faith" is the devotional that will help you do so.
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Cedarville University: Defining Legacies
Barbara L. Loach
Cedarville University’s 125th anniversary in 2012 provided an appropriate moment to look back and remember how God has led so many wonderful people to this place and how His hand has guided and kept us over all these years. As the university continues to grow and change, many individuals new to the campus—students, administrators, faculty and staff members alike—may not be aware of all the contributions of those who preceded them. In order to capture those lives before they are lost to history, Dr. Loach set out to record the stories behind some of the faces and names long associated with the university. In addition, she highlights how some of the university's more than 30,000 alumni have served the Lord through various fields of endeavor around the world.
