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Our Daily Bread Publishing The Family Bible Devotional: Stories from the
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Blue Dome Press Louis Massignon: A Pioneer of Interfaith Dialogue
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Fitzrovia Press Eternal Dance of Love: The Beautiful Story of
Book SynopsisThe beautiful story of Lord Chaitanya shows how all problems can be healed by loving God. Five hundred years ago he travelled from village to village across India singing the names of Krishna and sharing his love with all he met - as healing today as it was then.
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Auckland University Press World, the Flesh and the Devil
Book SynopsisNew Zealanders know Samuel Marsden as the founder of the CMS missions that brought Christianity (and perhaps sheep) to New Zealand. Australians know him as 'the flogging parson' who established large landholdings and was dismissed from his position as magistrate for exceeding his jurisdiction. English readers know of Marsden for his key role in the history of missions and empire. In this major biography spanning research, and the subject's life, across England, New South Wales and New Zealand, Andrew Sharp tells the story of Marsden's life from the inside. Sharp focuses on revealing to modern readers the powerful evangelical lens through which Marsden understood the world. By diving deeply into key moments - the voyage out, the disputes with Macquarie, the founding of missions - Sharp gets us to reimagine the world as Marsden saw it: always under threat from the Prince of Darkness, in need of 'a bold reprover of vice', a world written in the words of the King James Bible. Andrew Sharp takes us back into the nineteenth-century world, and an evangelical mind, to reveal the past as truly a foreign country. A major new biography of the leading evangelist to New Zealand, Samuel Marsden, and the struggles with 'the world, the flesh and the devil' that he spent his life pursuing This book is the result of many years' archival research and presents fresh insights on a well-known but little-understood figure in New Zealand history Suitable for readers of history, both in New Zealand and abroad-particularly in Australia, where Marsden spent many years which are covered extensively in this book .
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Mandrake of Oxford Mystical Vampire: The Life & Works of Mabel
Book SynopsisMabel Collins was an independent woman in the oppressive Victorian climate. She wrote many novels, but is mostly remembered for her best selling mystical text Light on the Path'' published by the Theosophical Society. After her fall out with Madame Blavatsky, she carried on with her life as an esotericist, traveller and writer. She was moved by the plight and suffering of helpless creatures, and became a campaigner for the abolition of vivisection.
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Australian Theological Forum A Thoughtful Life: Essays in Philosophical
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ATF Press Romano Guardini: Narratives of My Life:
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ATF Press A Priceless Treasure
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ATF Press MaryMacKillop 1873: One Year of an Extraordinary
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ATF Press MaryMacKillop 1873: One Year of an Extraordinary
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ATF Press Veronica Brady: A Living Legacy
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ATF Press Veronica Brady: A Living Legacy
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Aetherius Society,U.S. The King Who Came To Earth: A Biography
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IRH Press USA Inc. Twiceborn: My Early Thoughts That Revealed My
Book SynopsisTwiceborn: My Early Thoughts that Revealed My True Mission chronicles Ryuho Okawa's formative years up to the founding of Happy Science and rise to religious prominence. Comprised of two parts, Part One offers a glimpse into Okawa's early thoughts on profound philosophical themes. Part Two depicts Okawa's first mainstream lecture in Tokyo Dome, where he addressed a grand audience of 50,000 people in July, 1991. Okawa's milestone moments will be featured in the theatrical film, Twiceborn, a dramatized account of Okawa's ascent to greatness, scheduled for international release in the Fall of 2020. Since childhood, Okawa was conscious of an important mission steering his future, and dedicated his youth to assiduous study and training. Part One is comprised of six chapters, where Okawa shares vital lessons and discoveries from his youth that would later stand him in good stead when assuming his mission as a world teacher. Chapter One introduces Okawa's humble beginnings and his awareness of being ordinary. Okawa frames this perception as the impetus governing his aspirations and commitment to diligence. Drawing from experience, Okawa shares key points to consider for those who aspire for greatness. Chapter Two seeds the importance of cultivating a spirit of independence. In this context, independence is the spirit to take responsibility over your life, both mentally and financially, and to live a truly fruitful and meaningful existence. Chapter Three explores the notion of diverse values - why different values, such as people's way of thinking and religious ideas exist, and how we should perceive this diversity. Okawa also shares thoughts on the existence of good and evil and God's purpose behind this duality. Chapter Four focuses objectively on God - from how Okawa came to ponder the existence of God, to his actual experience with the divine - by contemplating his upbringing, environment and the struggles that he encountered throughout adolescence. Okawa accents the importance of controlling and refining one's own mind to encounter God. Chapter Five pertains to time and being. Okawa probes philosophical themes, including why we exist in this world and how we can universally validate the existence of God through love. Chapter Six describes, in detail, the crucial moment when Okawa overcame the Devils' temptation and vowed dedication to a life of religious prominence. Okawa's sincerity conveys his earnest mission to champion peace and deliver salvation to us all. Part Two depicts Okawa's 1991 milestone lecture in Tokyo Dome, "The Victory of Faith," where he made a stunning revelation that forever changed the lives of millions. In this powerful and inspiring lecture, Okawa reveals the spiritual truths governing this world and the reason for our existence. Twiceborn imbues readers with timeless wisdom to further spiritual enrichment and inspire meaningful societal contributions. Find God in your given circumstances and endeavor the mission that you are destined for!
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Mage Publishers The Artist and the Shah: Memoirs of Life at the
Book SynopsisTo the task of chronicling the waning years of Persia''s Qajar court, Dust-Ali Khan Mo''ayyer al-Mamalek (1876-1966) brought matchless gifts. On his mother''s side, he was the grandson of Naser al-Din Shah, ruler of Qajar Iran from 1848 to 1896; on his fathers side, he was the descendant of a family of assayers and masters of the royal mint with roots in the Safavid era (15011736). He was also a painter and writer with a keen eye for atmosphere and detail. Throughout his long life, he kept journals of the rarefied and sometimes turbulent world in which he moved. Some of those records were incorporated by him into autobiography or descriptions of his grandfathers court -- its modes of governance, festivals, royal hunts, palaces and gardens, life in the harem, and much more. THE ARTIST AND THE SHAH is the product of a seven-year labour of love by Manoutchehr Eskandari-Qajar, a dedicated historian of the Qajar era, to not only translate two of Dust-Ali Khans memoirs but also to gather together 280 photographs from public archives and private collections. Most of the photographs are presented here for the first time in their proper context. Illuminated with the words of Dust-Ali Khan, they provide a uniquely intimate view of an era now long vanished.
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Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Spotlight on the SAI Story
Book SynopsisThis is the story of Sai Baba''s life and philosophy retold in new light in historical chronology and spiritual potency with aroma and lustre of avataric grace. Like a love-thirsty bird, the author sings of the enchanting glory of the divine incarnation that is Sai Baba. With each page that is turned, the book makes the reader feel as if he is face to face with Baba, interacting with him, and experiencing his love and grace. The book is based on Ajgaonkar''s Shri Sai Geetayan (in Marathi). A unique blend of prose and poetry, literary skills and devotional fineness, beauty and joy, this story is one of the best amongst all of Chakor Ajgaonkar''s works. One would not be wrong to say that this book is at par with Hemadpant''s immortal Sai Satcharita, venerated and read by millions of Sai devotees throughout the world.
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Rupa & Co Subas Chandra Bose: The 'passionate Patriot'
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Kitab Bhavan Hadrat Ali: His Right to Caliphate
Book SynopsisS.A. Rahman, a professor of Arabic, discusses Hadrat Ali's right to caliphate in his book, highlighting the religious and political aspects of his life. The book aims to bridge the gap between Shias and Sunnis through an objective study.
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Kitab Bhavan Shah Wali Allah of Delhi Hujjat Allah Al Balighah
Book Synopsis"The Conclusive Argument from God" by Shah Wali Allah integrates Islamic disciplines to support hadith injunctions, covering theology, social structure, politics, economy, and metaphysical ideas, addressing worldly needs while emphasizing ultimate success in the Hereafter.
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Kitab Bhavan Life of Shah Wali Allah
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Yogoda Satsanga Society of India Autobiography of a Yogi
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Museum Tusculanum Press Gregory of Nazianzus: Images & Reflections
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New Era Publications International APS L. Ron Hubbard: Freedom Fighter - Articles &
Book SynopsisPresenting forty-four essays, Freedom Fighter is L. Ron Hubbard s long and unblinking look at precisely what plagues 21st century Earth the whys, wherefores, and what we can do about it. Included is Mr. Hubbard s incisive essay, Strong Voices in the Land.
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New Era Publications International APS L. Ron Hubbard: Philosopher & Founder:
Book SynopsisRediscovery of the Human Soul is the story of L. Ron Hubbard's philosophic quest and his development of the philosophy of Scientology. The volume answers questions like Why is Scientology a religion. What is Scientology and how did a man with a primarily scientific background step into this field? Various rare essays, selections and discussions from all critical junctures of his philosophic journey are included.
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New Era Publications International APS L. Ron Hubbard: Humanitarian - Restoring Honor &
Book SynopsisA comprehensive view of how L. Ron Hubbard's discoveries are returning men and women to lives of decency, honor and self-respect world over. This is the story of one of the most sold books in the world: The Way to Happiness (over 110 Million copies in more than 100 languages). The volume covers what makes this program so effective in reducing crime rates and improving behavior, and details many large scale government and school programs that have been done.
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Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited Deep Singh Shaheed: The man in the Legend
Book SynopsisBased on many years of research spent examining a wide range of Persian, Punjabi and English sources alongside genealogical records, oral traditions and a thorough battlefield study, this work tends to eschew hagiography to ground all research on this spiritual-cum-military leader whose life story interweaves through the turbulence of 18th-century Punjab, often referred to as the heroic century . The author successfully brings alive the life and times of Deep Singh as the quintessential sant-sipahi (warrior-saint), the unofficial patron-saint of Courage and Resolve, and a rare embodiment of the Khalsa ideology as he seeks to faithfully answer several questions.Why has the Deep Singh narrative acquired such epic proportions to grip generation after generation? Often portrayed in prints with his head in one hand and a broadsword in the other, is he more myth than reality? In the process of collation, analysis, and synthesis, the dialectic filtering of information through the prism of logic and probability has been an essential adjunct for the author, especially while trying to boldly separate myth from certitude for several contentious issues, including Deep Singh''s last battle fought in November 1757 near Amritsar. This account promises to be the more memorable for its stylistic panache and equally for the generous representation of vaars in the original Gurmukhi script alongside their English transcreation in rousing rhyme.
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HarperCollins Publishers India Shirdi Sai Baba
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Gefen Publishing House Forgotten Giants
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Gefen Publishing House Rabbinate in Stormy Days: The Life & Teachings of
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Sang-e-Meel Publications Muhammad Asad: Leopold Weiss Europe's Gift to
Book SynopsisWe can find photographs from Asad's birth certificate by his grave in Spain.
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HarperCollins Publishers C. S. LEWIS AT THE BBC Messages of Hope in the Darkness of War
Book SynopsisA behind-the-scenes look at religious radio broadcasting during World War II in which such revered figures as C.S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers came into the public eye.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Muhammad
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Good Pope
Book Synopsis?John XXIII was, in the best possible sense, a revolutionary?a Pope of modernization who kept in continuity with the church?s past, yet made even the most enlightened of his 20th century predecessors seem like voices of another age.??Time magazine?The story of Good Pope John is always worth telling?.Greg Tobin tells it very well. As we wait for better days, this story will help to keep hope alive.??Thomas Groome, Professor of Theology and Religious Education at Boston College, author of Will There Be Faith Published in the 50th anniversary year of the historic Vatican Council II, The Good Pope by Greg Tobin is the first major biography of Pope John XXIII, a universally beloved religious leader who ushered in an era of hope and openness in the Catholic Church?and whose reforms, had they been accepted, would have enabled the church to avoid many of the major crises it faces today. Available prior to John XXIII?s likely canonization, Tobin?s The Good Pope is timely and important, offering a fascinating look at the legacy of Vatican Council II, an insightful investigation into the history of the Catholic Church, and a celebration of one of its true heroes.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Healing Spiritual Wounds Reconnecting with a
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Letters of C. S. Lewis
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc God Bless This Mess
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HarperCollins Faith Still Moves Mountains
Book SynopsisHistorical accounts of miracles testify to God’s power throughout time, and Faulkner recounts the role of faith and prayer in her own life and the life of her father.Along with these stories of God’s presence, the book includes an exclusive packet of newly written prayers.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak
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Penguin Publishing Group Monodies and On the Relics of Saints
Book SynopsisThe first Western autobiography since Augustine's Confessions, the Monodies is set against the backdrop of the First Crusade and offers stunning insights into medieval society. As Guibert of Nogent intimately recounts his early years, monastic life, and the bloody uprising at Laon in 1112, we witness a world-and a mind-populated by royals, heretics, nuns, witches, and devils, and come to understand just how fervently he was preoccupied with sin, sexuality, the afterlife, and the dark arts. Exotic, disquieting, and illuminating, the Monodies is a work in which the dreams, fears, and superstitions of one man illuminate the psychology of an entire people. It is joined in this volume by On the Relics of Saints, a theological manifesto that has never appeared in English until now.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin ClasTrade Review"The fascination of this elegantly translated volume lies in Guibert's perceptions of his own time, so utterly different from the worldview of a modern Westerner. Jay Rubenstein is a learned, witty, and sympathetic host as he introduces us to one of the twelfth century's most idiosyncratic, confessional, and engaging writers." —Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of Christianity & The Reformation"Marvelous: a revelation. I had not heard of Guibert of Nogent. His Monodies is a very dark autobiography and profoundly moving in its visions of sin." —Harold Bloom"This magnificent autobiography has all the stuff of a psychological drama, the excitement of a great social upheaval, and the intrigue of a monastic mystery. It is one of those rare books that both delights scholars of the period and makes fascinating reading for the general literate soul." —R. Howard Bloch, Yale University“This is a valuable addition to medieval literature, and Penguin are to be applauded for adding it to their list of Classics. . . . The Monodies has been translated before but clumsily, and here at last is a smooth and comprehensible version. . . . [It] provides an intriguing insight into the mind of a medieval monk . . . a complex and troubled man, austere, conservative, at sea with a changing world . . . an isolated and introspective figure who broods continually on his relationship with God. This is, of course, one of the reasons why the Monodies is so interesting.” —Charles Freeman, History Today
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Oxford University Press John Owen and English Puritanism
Book SynopsisJohn Owen was a leading theologian in seventeenth-century England. Closely associated with the regicide and revolution, he befriended Oliver Cromwell, was appointed vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford, and became the premier religious statesman of the Interregnum. The restoration of the monarchy pushed Owen into dissent, criminalizing his religious practice and inspiring his writings in defense of high Calvinism and religious toleration. Owen transcended his many experiences of defeat, and his claims to quietism were frequently undermined by rumors of his involvement in anti-government conspiracies. Crawford Gribben''s biography documents Owen''s importance as a controversial and adaptable theologian deeply involved with his social, political, and religious environments. Fiercely intellectual and extraordinarily learned, Owen wrote millions of words in works of theology and exegesis. Far from personifying the Reformed tradition, however, Owen helped to undermine it, offering anTrade ReviewGribben pays careful attention to the research, writing, publication, dissemination, reception, and defence of many of Owen's key works. * Matthew Rowley, Churchman *Gribben has done a remarkable job in weaving together evidence from Owen's life and writings to present a vibrant portrait of his personal and intellectual character. * Mark Burden, The Seventeenth Century *Engaging, quotable, scholarly, exemplary -- these four words summarise Gribben's fine biography of John Owen. This book belongs in the libraries of universities and theological coleges as well as in the hands of any serious student of Owen or the Puritans. * T. J. Marinello, European Journal of Theology *John Owen and English Puritanism is a remarkable achievement, offering a sophisticated presentation of Owen's life and writings as they are embedded in the religious, political, and literary cultures of his period. Gribben is an astute and detailed observer of the complexity, range, and shifts in Owen's thought, and his book establishes a new standard in study of one of the most complex and enduringly provocative thinkers of seventeenth-century nonconformity. * John Webster, Professor of Divinity, University of St. Andrews *Crawford Gibben's superb book establishes John Owen as a towering figure in the culture and politics of seventeenth-century England. Readers have been deterred by the bulk and difficulty of his huge output of theological writings, but Gribben steers us clearly and expertly through the development of his ideas across the rapidly-shifting political landscapes of revolutionary and post-revolutionary England. * David Norbrook, Emeritus Merton Professor of English Literature, University of Oxford *Crawford Gribben has here produced the most persuasive account ever of a multi-faceted career that ended in deep personal sadness and public failure. Owen was a profound Calvinist thinker who outlived the welcome of most of the millions of words he published, but he was as much a Lord General in the war of ideas as Oliver Cromwell was the Lord General of the clash of swords. * John Morrill, Fellow of the British Academy, Emeritus Professor of British and Irish History, University of Cambridge *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1) Apprentice puritan 2) Emerging theologian 3) Frustrated pastor 4) Army preacher 5) Oxford reformer 6) Cromwellian courtier 7) Defeated revolutionary 8) Restoration politique 9) Nonconformist divine Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
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Oxford University Press, USA First Among Friends George Fox and the Creation of Quakerism
Book SynopsisThis is the first scholarly biography of George Fox (1624-91), an important Reformation leader and founding organizer of the Religious Society of Friends. Firmly grounded in primary sources and enriched with fascinating detail, this engagingly written and original study reveals hitherto unknown sides of a man who became known as First Among Friends.Trade Review[the author] takes a fresh look at all the surviving evidence, provides a comprehensive assembly of scholarly research and discussion, and offers conclusions which are objective * Church Times *
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Oxford University Press Mother of Bliss
Trade ReviewI cannot imagine a better, more scholarly, and yet respectful study of a Hindu woman saint. This book should be read by everyone interested in women and religion, Hindu women, Hindu goddesses, and the comparative categories of saint, religious teacher, and incarnation....fascinating reading....this book is a tour de force, a marvelous example of sensitive scholarship. * The Journal of Asian Studies *Hallstrom...employs critical analysis, with insightful self-reflection. Includes extensive excerpts from interviews. For all libraries. * Religious Studies Review *Table of ContentsBIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX
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Oxford University Press John Winthrop
Book SynopsisThe preeminent figure of early New England, John Winthrop was the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. More than anyone else, he shaped the culture of New England and his effort to create a Puritan City on a Hill has had a lasting effect on American values. In John Winthrop, Francis J. Bremer draws on over a decade of research in England, Ireland, and the United States to offer a superb biography of Winthrop, one rooted in a detailed understanding of his first forty years in England. Indeed, Bremer provides an extensive, path-breaking treatment of Winthrop''s family background, youthful development, and English career. His dissatisfaction with the decline of the godly kingdom of the Stour Valley in which he had been raised led him on his errand to rebuild such a society in a New England. In America, Winthrop would use the skills he had developed in England as he struggled with challenges from Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson, among others, and defended the colony from EngTrade Review...this is a biography that has no equivalent for the early parts of his life and goes on to provide an exemplary narrative and analysis of his years in Massachusetts...a text that will have to be engaged with by all students of the first period of New England. * The Seventeenth Century, Volume 10, Issue 2 *
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Oxford University Press A Place at the Table George Eldon Ladd and the Rehabilitation of Evangelical Scholarship in America
Book SynopsisGeorge Eldon Ladd was a pivotal figure in the resurgence of evangelical scholarship in America during the years after the Second World War. Ladd''s career as a biblical scholar can be seen as a quest to rehabilitate evangelical thought both in content and image, a task he pursued at great personal cost. Best known for his work on the doctrine of the Kingdom of God, Ladd moved from critiquing his own movement to engaging many of the important theological and exegetical issues of his day. Ladd was a strong critic of dispensationalism, the dominant theological system in conservative evangelicalism and fundamentalism, challenging what he perceived to be its anti-intellectualism and uncritical approach to the Bible. In his impressive career at Fuller Theological Seminary, Ladd participated in scholarly debates on the relationship between faith and historical understanding, arguing that modern critical methodologies need not preclude orthodox Christian belief. Ladd also engaged the thoughtTrade ReviewWhat a read!...D'Elia has written a superb biography of Ladd, I had trouble putting it down, it is clear, well-sourced, and succint...This volume is necessary reading for anyone who wants to understand how evangelicalism emerged from the separatist shadows of the 1950s in America and how it eventually won a place at the table of modern academia. I commend this book also to evangelical scholars so as to be reminded that the best of men are men at best. * Michael Bird, Euangelion *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; CONCLUSION; BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Oxford University Press Inc American Saint Francis Asbury and the Methodists
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Clarendon Press The Bismarck Myth
Book SynopsisFew statesmen in history have inspired the imagination of generations of Germans more than the founder of the Kaiserreich, Otto von Bismarck. The archetype of charismatic leadership, the Iron Chancellor maintained his pre-eminent position in the pantheon of Germany''s political iconography for much of the twentieth century. Based on a large selection of primary sources, this book provides an insightful analysis of the Bismarck myth''s profound impact on Germany''s political culture. In particular, it investigates the ways in which that myth was used to undermine parliamentary democracy in Germany after the Great War, paving the way for its replacement by authoritarian rule under an allegedly ''Bismarckian'' charismatic leader, Adolf Hitler. As one of the most powerful weapons of nationalist agitation against the Weimar Republic, the Bismarck myth was never contested. The nationalists'' ideologically charged interpretation of Bismarck as the father of the German nation-state and model fTrade Review...an astutely conceived and solidly grounded contribution to the historiography of German political culture in the earl twentieth century. * Geoff Eley The English Historical Review *The history of Weimar Germany's failure has never been told more accurately, convincingly, and vividly than in Robert Gerwarth's Bismarck Myth. * Johannes Willms, Deutschland Radio *Gerwarth's book makes an outstanding contribution to our understanding of modern Germany's political culture. * Heinrich August Winkler *Robert Gerwarth's study on Otto von Bismarck and the role of the Bismarck myth in the rise of Hitler sets new standards for the historiography of Weimar Germany (and) improves our understanding of the fatal turn which German history took in 1933. * Hans-Ulrich Wehler, Weltwoche *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Prologue: The Bismarck Myth in Wilhelmine Germany 1890-1918 ; 3. After the Collapse ; 4. Fragmented Society, Divided Memory: Perceptions of Bismarck in Early Weimar Germany ; 5. Fighting the 'Enemies of the Reich': Bismarck and the State Crisis of 1922-23 ; 6. Bismarck as an Election Campaigner ; 7. In the Shadow of Stabilization ; 8. Towards the Abyss: Bismarck and the Dissolution of the Weimar Republic ; 9. Epilogue: Bismarck Between the 'Seizure of Power' and Reunification 1933-1990 ; 10. Conclusion ; Bibliography ; Index
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Oxford University Press, USA When a Goddess Dies
Book SynopsisMa Anandamayi is generally regarded as the most important Hindu woman saint of the twentieth century. Venerated alternately as a guru and as an incarnation of God on earth, Ma had hundreds of thousands of devotees. Through the creation of a religious movement and a vast network of ashramsunprecedented for a womanMa presented herself as an authority figure in a society where female gurus were not often recognized. Because of her widespread influence, Ma is one of the rare Hindu saints whose cult has outlived her. Today, her tomb is a place of veneration for those who knew her as well as new generations of her followers. By performing extensive fieldwork among Ma''s current devotees, Orianne Aymard examines what happens to a cult after the death of its leader. Does it decline, stagnate, or grow? Or is it rather transformed into something else entirely? Aymard''s work sheds new light not only on Hindu sainthoodand particularly female Hindu sainthoodbut on the nature of charismatic religioTrade ReviewOrianne Aymards study of the cult of Sri Anandamayi Ma is among the best works to date on the fate of contemporary post-charismatic religious movements. Through interviews with Mas devotees, Aymard illustrates the fundamental Hindu belief in the presence of a saint after his or her death. She also describes the perils inherent in the institutionalization of the saints charisma by her surviving devotees. A tour de force! * Lisa Lassell Hallstrom, Author of Mother of Bliss: Anandmay Ma (1896-1982) *Table of ContentsContents ; Acknowledgments ; Introduction ; Chapter 1: Aspects of the Postmortem Cult of the Guru ; Chapter 2: The Cult of Relics in Hinduism ; Chapter 3: Death of the Guru ; Chapter 4: Presence of the Guru ; Chapter 5: Sustainability of the Postmortem Cult ; Conclusion ; Appendix ; Notes ; Glossary ; Bibliography ; Index
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Oxford University Press Psyche and Soul in America The Spiritual Odyssey of Rollo May
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