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Barbour Publishing Mornings with God
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SPCK Publishing Songs of the Spirit
Book SynopsisFresh and insightful reflections on favourite psalms, designed for daily meditiation from Ash Wednesday to EasterTrade Review‘As John Calvin said, the Psalms are a "mirror of the soul", and Megan Daffern helps us to look into this mirror in a way that transforms us and leads us into a deeper relationship with God.’ * Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Grundy Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College, Virginia *‘A fresh and insightful guide for any Christian who seeks to engage with these practical and prayerful reflections on ancient psalmody.’ * Susan Gillingham, Professor of the Hebrew Bible, University of Oxford *‘Written by someone who enthuses about Hebrew, but who knows how to write short sentences comprised of ordinary words, and who knows how to relate the Bible to everyday life.’ * John Goldingay, Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary, California *
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Binding of Isaac A Religious Model of Disobedience 468 The Library of Hebrew BibleOld Testament Studies
Book SynopsisOmri Boehm is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research, USA.Trade Review"...a rare delight. Boehm offers a fresh and sometimes disturbing reading... This is a rich and thought-provoking book that definitely deserves to be read. It can be argued that its message lies right in time: we are today more prone to accept a reading of disobedience than ever before, and it fits well into much contemporary research in the fields of the prophets (of resisting prophetic metaphors) and of Lamentations (of picking up the counter-voices of the lamenters)." Svensk Exegetisk Årsbok (Swedish Exegetical Yearbook), vol. 74 (2009)Table of ContentsForeword by Jack Miles Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Preliminary Methodological Considerations Chapter 3: Abraham: A Model of Obedience? Chapter 4: The Original Abraham Story: Abraham's Disobedience Chapter 5: Abraham's Ethical Protest: The Trial of Sodom Chapter 6: Abraham's Journey to the Land of Moriah Chapter 7: The Religious Significance of the Akedah Chapter 8: "The Prevention of Sacrifice": Ibn Caspi's Interpretation Chapter 9: Maimonides on the True Nature of Prophecy Chapter 10: Between Job and Abraham Chapter 11: On Fearing God without Being Afraid of Him: From Kierkegaard to Kant Chapter 12: A Religious Model of Disobedience
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Simon & Schuster The Cost of Discipleship
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Columbia University Press Pope Francis Among the Wolves The Inside Story of
Book SynopsisMarco Politi takes us deep inside the power struggle roiling the Catholic Church worldwide, beginning with Benedict XVI's resignation and intensifying with the contested and unexpected election of Pope Francis. Politi's account balances the perspectives of Pope Francis's supporters, Benedict's sympathizers, and the Catholic laity.Trade ReviewA profound analysis of the Argentinean pope given by one of the most important experts on the Vatican in the world. -- Santiago Zabala, ICREA/Pompeu Fabra University Politi's coverage of Pope Francis, his internal opposition and vision for a changing church, belongs in every newsroom for the adroit treatment of how ferocious Vatican politics can be. This book will attract general readers, nuns, bishops, professors, students, cardinals, diplomats, politicians, and even their hatchetmen seeking insight on a pope who has captured the world's imagination -- Jason Berry, author of Render Unto Rome: The Secret Life of Money in the Catholic Church Politi is one of the world's most accomplished Vatican observers, and in many ways Francis is the pope he has been waiting his whole life to cover. This is Politi at his tea-leaf-reading best, which is very, very good. -- John L. Allen Jr., associate editor of the Boston Globe and Crux Marco Politi is a writer for our times, with his insight, access, and wisdom about an intriguing pontiff. Few people can dig up the nuggets and jewels about such important papal matters, and what Politi knows and serves up to his readers cannot be missed. Pope Francis Among the Wolves is surely another of Politi's 'must-reads.' -- Christiane Amanpour CNN, Chief international Correspondent Journalist and Vatican insider Politi draws upon a vast wealth of sources... This book is well translated and accessible to a wide audience of Francis's admirers and opponents, both inside and outside of the Catholic Church. Library Journal Politi certainly delivers on the subtitle's promise of a look inside the byzantine halls of the institutional Catholic Church. Publishers Weekly All Francis-watchers will want to-should-read Politi. Booklist [Pope Francis Among the Wolves] sheds light on the pope's revolution within church institutions. -- Elizabeth Webb AmericaTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Translator's Note 1. The Smell of the Sheep 2. Francis's Fear 3. The Coup d'Etat of Benedict XVI 4. The Secrets of an Anti-Italian Conclave 5. The End of the Imperial Church 6. The Face of a Parish Priest 7. Walking with Unbelievers 8. The Hidden Women Priests 9. Death in Front of the Vatican 10. The Self-Critique of a Pope 11. The Program of the Revolution 12. St. Peter Had No Bank Account 13. The Enemies of Francis 14. The War of the Cardinals 15. The Italian Knot 16. A Resignable Papacy Notes Index
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Baylor University Press The Reformation and the Right Reading of
Book SynopsisAims to restore a Reformation-like confidence in the Bible by recovering a Reformation-like reading strategy. To accomplish these aims Iain Provan first acknowledges the value in the Church's precritical appropriation of the Bible and, then, in a chastened use of modern and postmodern critical methods.Trade ReviewIain Provan's new work is an impressive and timely book with an ambitious purposeânothing less than an elucidation and defence of a reformed hermeneutic of Scripture in relation to the whole history of Bible interpretation, both pre- and post-Reformation. In it he defends a literal reading of Scripture, which he defines in terms of the dynamic relation of both the letter of the text and the communicative intentions of its human (and divine) authors. -- Simon Burton -- Expository TimesIn the Reformation, the inspiration and authority of the Bible-its perspicuity, efficacy, and sufficiency-came to the fore. For the present generation that has lost its confidence in the Bible, Iain Provan's book has recaptured and recovered the internal structure and logic of the Reformation hermeneutic, with its emphasis on the literal sense -- Dennis Ngien -- Renaissance and ReformationTable of Contents1. Introduction: O Little Town of... Wittenberg Part I. Before There Were Protestants: Long-Standing Questions 2. Scripture and Canon in the Early Church: On Chickens and Their Eggs 3. The Formation of the Christian Canon: The Pressure of the Twenty-Two 4. On the Meaning of Words: The Literal, the Spiritual, and the Plain Confusing 5. The Reading of Scripture in the New Testament: All That the Prophets Have Spoken 6. Literal Reading, Typology, and Allegory in Paul: A Rose by Any Other Name 7. Justin, Irenaeus, and Tertullian: False Economies and Hidden Treasure 8. Origen, Theodore, and Augustine: The Fertility of Scripture 9. How Shall We Then Read?: The Church Fathers, the Reformers, and Ourselves 10. The Septuagint as Christian Scripture: Itâs All Greek to Me 11. The Vulgate, the Renaissance, and the Reformation: When in Rome... Part II. Now There Are Protestants: Scripture in a Changing World 12. The Perspicuity of Scripture Alone: A Lamp unto My Feet 13. The Authority of Scripture: Thy Word Is Truth 14. The Bible, the Heavens, and the Earth: The Beginnings of an Eclipse 15. The Emergence of Secular History: The Way We (Really) Were 16. On Engaging with a Changing World: Fight, Flight, and the Fifth Way Part III. Still Protesting: Scripture in the (Post)Modern World 17. Source and Form Criticism: Behind the Text 18. Redaction and Rhetorical Criticism: The Persuasive Text 19. Structuralism and Poststructuralism: Texts and Subtexts 20. Narrative Criticism: Getting the Story Straight 21. Social-Scientific and Feminist Criticism Texts as Social Constructs 22. The Canonical Reading of Scripture: The End of Criticism 23. Postscript Appendix: Modern Developments in Our Understanding of the Biblical Text
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Abingdon Press Atonement and Violence
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Harvard University Press Humanist Educational Treatises
Book SynopsisHere are four of the most important theoretical statements that emerged from the nascent humanist movement during the Italian Renaissance: Vergerio, “The Character and Studies Befitting a Free-Born Youth; Bruni, “The Study of Literature”; Piccolomini (Pope Pius II), “The Education of Boys”; and Guarino, “A Program of Teaching and Learning.”Trade ReviewThe Loeb Classical Library...has been of incalculable benefit to generations of scholars...It seems certain that the I Tatti Renaissance Library will serve a similar purpose for Renaissance Latin texts, and that, in addition to its obvious academic value, it will facilitate a broadening base of participation in Renaissance Studies...These books are to be lauded not only for their principles of inclusivity and accessibility, and for their rigorous scholarship, but also for their look and feel. Everything about them is attractive: the blue of their dust jackets and cloth covers, the restrained and elegant design, the clarity of the typesetting, the quality of the paper, and not least the sensible price. This is a new set of texts well worth collecting. -- Kate Lowe * Times Literary Supplement *An aristocratic devotion to our culture continues to manifest itself even today in the most prestigious centers of study and thought. One has merely to look at the very recent (begun in 2001), rigorous and elegant humanistic series of Harvard University, with the original Latin text, English translation, introduction and notes. -- Vittore Branca * Il Sole 24 Ore *A splendid collection of Humanist Educational Treatises, edited and translated with great precision by Craig Kallendorf, lets us watch some of the most influential humanist teachers at work. -- Anthony T. Grafton * New York Review of Books *
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Herder & Herder Incienso Quemado
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Edaf Antillas Evangelio Secreto de la Virgen Maria, El
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Crossway Books The Psalter Reclaimed
Book SynopsisThe Psalms are an invaluable resource for passionate worship and profound spiritual formation. In this collection of eight lectures, Wenham draws on his academic experience to craft a highly readable exploration of the wonders of the Psalter.
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HarperChristian Resources 1 Kings 1 to 11 Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
Book SynopsisSolomon is known as the wisest man who ever lived. His writings in the Old Testament range from practical, pithy proverbs to beautiful romantic poetry—and all are filled with his knowledge and insights. Yet behind those writings stood a flawed man who was conflicted between deep wisdom and tragic folly. Sadly, the king who warned against so many sins did not follow his own advice, and he wound up leading Israel into idolatry. Nevertheless, his life and writings provide valuable lessons for us today in the twenty-first century.In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Solomon''s ascent to the throne and continuing through his tragic end. Studies include close-up examinations of the vital importance of wisdom—with portraits of the wise woman, the foolish sluggard, and others in the book of Proverbs—and careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as True Wisdo
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Pocket Prayers for Friends
Book SynopsisSome friends are closer than family. They weave their way into our lives, there to celebrate the highs and comfort us through the lows. And for those special friends, Max Lucado offers forty scriptures and guided prayers that bring joy and serenity in Pocket Prayers for Friends.
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Church House Publishing Childrens Spirituality
Book SynopsisThis concise guide is an ideal introduction to the increasingly popular topic of children''s spirituality. Mixing theory with tips on ''good practice'', leading expert Rebecca Nye shows how choices made in churches and homes can stimulate or stifle a child''s spiritual development, exploring: Childhood as a natural source of spirituality Ways to help children value and express their spirituality The role of Christian nurture and worship in early spiritual development Trade Review'A brilliant mix of thought provoking theology and challenging practical applications. It has changed how I see children and church.' -- Ben Mizen, Youth and Children’s Work Adviser, Diocese of Portsmouth'A powerful reaffirmation and exploration of the importance of childhood spirituality for the ministry and mission of the church, which will be welcomed by all working in this field.' -- Alister McGrath
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Grano de Mostaza Amor Sin Condiciones
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Museum Tusculanum Press Christian Conceptions of Jewish Books: The
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. RedHot Monogamy
Book SynopsisWith their trademark insight, humor, and candid personal perspectives, Bill and Pam Farrel reveal the truths about the sexual relationship in marriage and what husbands and wives need to know to keep the embers burning.
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. 15 Future Events That Will Shake the World
Book SynopsisWhat can we expect to happen during the last days? In all the chaos that the Bible predicts, several events stand out as truly extraordinary. This book explores what they are and their significance.
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Harvest House Publishers The Emotionally Destructive Relationship
Book SynopsisWith godly guidance and practical experience, counselor and social worker Leslie Vernick helps readers recognize emotionally destructive relationships and addresses the symptoms and the damage with biblical tools. Readers will discover how to reveal behaviors that are meant to hurt, confront and speak truth, and build an identity in Christ.Trade Review“Leslie Vernick powerfully communicates essential truths for anyone even questioning whether they are the victim of abuse. This book is a must–read—not only will it educate the reader to take the necessary steps to freedom, but it will also prevent future destructive relationships. Thank you, Leslie, for having the courage to write this much needed book!”—Michelle Borquez, author of God Crazy and host of I–Life Television’s Shine“The Emotionally Destructive Relationship provides a critical first step down the path of healing and growth for those who find themselves stuck in abusive relationships...with no idea how they got there and no idea how to get out. Those who suffer in these relationships and those who want to help them will find a humble fellow–traveler in Leslie. As always, Leslie meets the sufferer and the sinner with compassion, truth, concrete direction, and lots of hope. I look forward to using this book with my counselees”—Winston Smith, MDiv, director of counseling services and faculty member at Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation“Emotional abuse is often overlooked, but it is toxic to spirit, mind and brain chemistry. The church rarely tackles it even though the Bible significantly covers it. Leslie wonderfully and practically addresses this tough topic that cripples the body of Christ and our witness to the world."The Emotionally Destructive Relationship will be a catalyst to help you see your own story as abuser and victim—and a catalyst to help you let the Holy Spirit empower you to renew your mind and transform relational skills so you will be a lighthouse of hope, shining God’s glory for all to know His love and grace.”—Karl Benzio, MD, psychiatrist; founder and executive director of Lighthouse Network“Periodically books come along that fill a significant need in the world of Christian counseling. This is one of those books. Leslie Vernick’s new work helps persons caught up in harmful relationships gain perspective on what has gone wrong and what needs to be made right.“The Emotionally Destructive Relationship avoids confusing psychological lingo and places the emphasis where it belongs, on the heart of men and women who must seek Christ in order to make changes in themselves in order to make changes in their relationships. Readers will first find themselves in these pages as a victim of harmful or abusive relationships; as enablers of harmful relationships; and perpetrators of harmful relationships.“Vernick’s treatment of each situation is evenhanded, tull of clinical insight, practical and concrete, and most important, biblical. Readers will walk away with a plan of action on how to change themselves and how to change the patterns of their relationship. I intend to use this book both for the persons I counsel and the graduate students learning how to counsel others.”—Jeffery Black, PhD, associate pastor of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, licensed psychologist, chair and professor of the masters in Christian counseling at Philadelphia Biblical University“Here is a book I deeply wish didn’t need to be written, but also one I am so grateful Leslie Vernick has had the courage to write. You will be moved by her compassion, be appreciative of her candor, and be helped by her professional skills honed in the trenches of real life.”—Gene Appel, lead pastor, Willow Creek Community Church“Often the Christian community negates or minimizes the destructive nature of emotional abuse, which destroys the spirit of an individual and leaves invisible wounds that scar the soul. The Emotionally Destructive Relationship connects emotional abuse to its spiritual roots and provides practical tools to help victims heal. The biblical solution is found in the condition of heart, the renewing of the mind, and the refocusing on one’s relationship with the Lord.“This book challenges readers to take a united stand against emotional abuse...the cancer that is destroying our families. Our ministry will utilize this book as a valuable tool to train pastors and support group leaders, and in ministering to families in crisis.”—Brenda Branson and Paula Silva, FOCUS Ministries, Inc., authors of Violence Among Us: Ministry to Families in Crisis“If you have been wounded or trapped in a destructive relationship, you are not alone. Your life story isn’t over. These are the life–transforming themes of hope that Leslie affirms as she shares her healing journey, encouraging others to discover what’s wrong in their relationship and find a biblical understanding of God’s solution. As you apply what you read, you will learn how to let go of destructive ways and will heal and grow to become healthier and changed by God’s loving grace. A must–read for everyone longing for assurance of God’s love.”—Dr. Catherine Hart Weber, coauthor of Secrets of Eve and Unveiling Depression in Women; adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary“If you came from an emotionally healthy family, are contentedly single or happily married, and have good relationships with every one you know, consider yourself very fortunate! Reality for the rest of the world often involves difficult, painful, and even destructive relationships. Leslie Vernick addresses some of the toughest situations women (and men) face in her book, The Emotionally Destructive Relationship. Written from a biblical rather than psychological perspective, the book gives principles of healthy relationships based on Scripture. If you resonate with what this book covers, I would encourage you to read it for your own understanding and direction. If you are a ministry leader or ‘people–helper,’ please make an effort to get this book. It will give you vital knowledge and skills for being a channel of Christ’s love and wisdom to others.” —Poppy Smith, international speaker and author
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Power of Praying for Your Adult Children Book of
Book SynopsisBestselling author Stormie Omartian presents heartfelt prayers from one of her most popular books, The Power of Praying® for Your Adult Children. In a lovely new Milano Softone cover, this compact resource unveils the power of prayer to protect, nurture, and guide the lives and futures of any parent’s adult children.
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Prayers for Victory in Spiritual Warfare
Book SynopsisAre you uncertain how to pray and experience victory in your daily battles? Tony Evans stands ready to help you "put on the full armor of God" (Ephesians 6:11) with this collection of spiritual warfare prayers. Satan's influence is not the final word.
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. How to Study the Bible for Yourself
Book SynopsisNationally recognized Bible teacher and author Tim LaHaye releases a 30th anniversary edition of his bestselling How to Study the Bible for Yourself to help readers uncover the wisdom and truth of Scripture for themselves.
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Baker Publishing Group Praying the Bible
Book SynopsisNew Edition of a Powerful Prayer Tool from Two Ministry LeadersIf you long for spiritual breakthrough, use the method as tried and true as the Bible itself: Pray the Bible out loud before moving into silent communion with God. By Jesus'' example, we know that praying the Scriptures aloud brings powerful results. It can also provide focus and direction for your prayer life.In this revised edition of Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers, Wesley and Stacey Campbell take the ancient tradition of the prayer book and give it a modern twist. They present passages of Scripture that are actually prayers, divided according to eight categories--the prayers of Jesus, prayers of the apostles, prayers of wisdom, Psalms, and more. This gives you quick and easy access to 88 Bible prayers that speak to any situation in life. Each section includes an introduction and practical instruction on how to pray the specific type of prayer. Whether you are a novice or a
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Baker Publishing Group Reformed Confessions Harmonized
Book SynopsisIn one convenient, parallel arrangement, Drs. Beek and Ferguson have harmonized seven important Reformed confessions that have never before been published together.
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Baker Publishing Group Making Sense of the Trinity Three Crucial
Book SynopsisThis user-friendly guide by a noted biblical scholar explores three crucial questions that often pose difficulty for those seeking to understand the doctrine of the Trinity.Table of ContentsEditors' PrefaceAuthor's PrefaceIntroduction1 Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Biblical?2 Does the Doctrine of the Trinity Make Sense?3 Does the Doctrine of the Trinity Make Any Difference?NotesScripture IndexSubject Index
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Baker Publishing Group These Are the Days of Elijah How God Uses
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Moody Publishers Comfort For Troubled Christians
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co The Contemplative Pastor Returning to the Art of
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Baker Publishing Group Abiding in Christ
Book SynopsisUsing Jesus'' words in John 15, 'I am the vine; you are the branches,' Andrew Murray explores how the believer abides in Christ. In a message as timely today as when first published in 1895, he urges readers to yield themselves to Jesus, in order that they may know the 'rich and full experience of the blessedness of abiding in Christ.'Table of ContentsABIDING IN CHRIST TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. All You Who Have Come to Him 2. You Will Find Rest for Your Souls 3. Trusting Him to Keep You 4. As the Branch in the Vine 5. It Is As You Came to Him, by Faith 6. God Has United You to Himself 7. He Is Your Wisdom 8. He Is Your Righteousness 9. He Is Your Sanctification 10. He Is Your Redemption 11. The Crucified One[lf 68 12. God Himself Will Establish You in Him 13. Every Moment 14. Day by Day 15. At This Moment 16. Forsaking All for Him 17. Through the Holy Spirit 18. In Stillness of Soul 19. In Affliction and Trial 20. That You May Bear Much Fruit 21. So Will You Have Power in Prayer 22. Continue in His Love 23. Abide As Christ Abides in the Father 24. Obeying His Commandments 25. That Your Joy May Be Full 26. Showing Love to Fellow Believers 27. That You Might Not Sin 28. He Is Your Strength 29. It Is Not in Ourselves 30. The Guarantee of the New Covenant 31. The Glorified One
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co The Vitality of Worship A Commentary on the Book of Psalms
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Paulist Press International,U.S. A Life of Jesus
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Paulist Press International,U.S. Symeon the New Theologian
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Be Renewed: A Theology of Personal Renewal
Book SynopsisPersonal renewal or sanctification belongs to the heart of the Christian life and is becoming more important in our present-day culture. Listening to Scripture and in conversation with a variety of theologians from the protestant tradition, Willem van Vlastuin presents an up-to-date concept for a theology of personal renewal. In this concept the spiritual union with Christ considers the way in which renewal obtains form in relation to God, our neighbour, ourselves and the world. The author places this concept into a historical perspective. Furthermore an important issue concerns the measure of renewal, especially in relation to the sinful heart of the believer.
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Paulist Press International,U.S. Ordinary People as Monks Mystics New Edition
Book SynopsisPresenting an outline of wholesome rebellion, this book explores key motifs of positive protest as ordinary adults describe what motivates their quiet, responsible revolt. It aims to assist the reader to live a positive life through coming to know oneself and ones place in creation better.
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Destiny Image Incorporated Waiting and Dating
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Destiny Image Incorporated A Practical Guide to EvangelismSupernaturally
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Destiny Image Incorporated Wisdom from Myles Munroe
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Concordia Publishing House Our Way Home A Journey through the Lords Prayer
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Concordia Publishing House Ltd The Easter Gift Arch Books Paperback
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Toby Press Ltd Leadership in the Wilderness: Authority and
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Faithlife Corporation John Verse by Verse
Book SynopsisJohn is at once the most complex and the easiest to understand of all the Gospels. If we want a young seeker or new believer to read something that is both clear and filled with the gospel and good basic theology, we give them the Gospel of John. And if we want to study an incredibly deep theological masterpiece that stretches the brightest mind, we open the Gospel of John. It is the most evangelistic account of Jesus' life and ministry, and it also gives the mature Christian deep theological truths to chew on. In John Verse by Verse, respected New Testament scholar Grant R. Osborne invites the reader to become caught up in the dramatic masterpiece of the Fourth Gospel. He writes, "If I were teaching a course in college or seminary on creative writing, John's Gospel would be set alongside Shakespeare as models of brilliant characterization and plot." It is perhaps Osborne's favorite book of the Bible, and enthusiasm for it shines on every page. The Osborne New Testament Commentaries, by respected professor and author Grant R. Osborne, are for people seeking a straightforward explanation of the text in its context, avoiding either oversimplification or technical complexity. Osborne brings out the riches of the New Testament, making each book accessible for pastors and all who consider themselves students of Scripture.
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Canon Press Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity
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SPCK Publishing The Pilgrim Journey
Book SynopsisThe Pilgrim Journey tells the story of pilgrimage in the Western world over the course of two millennia.Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroduction 11. What is Pilgrimage? 52. sacred Journeys in Ancient Times 113. Early Paths 214. The Age of Constantine 295. Celts and Anglo-Saxons 376. Decline and Revival 517. The New Millennium 598. Pilgrimage, Relics, and the Afterlife 659. On the Road 7510. Rome 8911. Santiago de Compostela 9712. Canterbury 10513. Jerusalem and the Holy Land 11314. Changing Attitudes 11915. From Reformation to Romanticism 12516. Orthodox Pilgrimage 13717. Modern Shrines 14518. Sanctuaries in the Americas 16119. Reviving the Past 169Afterword 183Notes 188Bibliography 191Index 196Acknowledgments 202
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Blackwell Companion to Political Theology
Book SynopsisWritten by a team of international experts, drawn from various traditions of political theology, this outstanding resource brings together 35 newly-commissioned essays in the field. Demonstrates that Christian theology is inherently political and shows how theology impacts on present-day political issues.Trade Review"Just when I was beginning to think that there are too many companion volumes in the world, I have read one that is pure delight. Political theology is a hot topic, and this book is required reading for it ... It is a book of books." Stephen H. Webb, Wabash College, Indiana "An excellent resource for both teaching and research, this anthology is recommended for every theology library." Daniel J. Kuntz, Brescia University, Owensboro “This is a very important, pioneering book, full of scintillating arguments and fresh insights. It is likely to redefine political theology for a new generation, and arouse a great deal of useful and vigorous debate. It will be an indispensible stimulus and resource for students and scholars concerned with the bearing of Christian theology on the political and public sphere.” Duncan Forrester, University of Edinburgh “The strength of the collection lies in part two, a state-of-the-art summary of political theologies. The usefulness of companion, suitable for seminary libraries, is enhanced by an index of names and subjects and an index of biblical references.” Timothy D. Lincoln Austin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryTable of ContentsContributors viii Introduction 1 William T. Cavanaugh and Peter Scott Part I Traditioned Resources: Scripture, Traditions, Liturgy 5 1 Scripture: Old Testament 7 Walter Brueggemann 2 Scripture: New Testament 21 Christopher Rowland 3 Augustine 35 Jean Bethke Elshtain 4 Aquinas 48 Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt 5 The Reformation 62 Andrew Bradstock 6 Liturgy 76 Bernd Wannenwetsch Part II Political Theologies: Survey 91 7 Eastern Orthodox Thought 93 Michael Plekon 8 Carl Schmitt 107 Michael Hollerich 9 Karl Barth 123 Haddon Willmer 10 Dietrich Bonhoeffer 136 Stanley Hauerwas 11 John Courtney Murray 150 Michael J. Baxter 12 William Temple 165 Alan M. Suggate 13 Reinhold Niebuhr180 William Werpehowski 14 Feminist Theology, Southern 194 Kwok Pui-lan 15 Feminist Theology, Northern 210 Elaine Graham 16 Jürgen Moltmann 227 Nicholas Adams 17 Johann Baptist Metz 241 J. Matthew Ashley 18 Political Theologies in Asia 256 Aloysius Pieris 19 Black Political Theologies 271 M. Shawn Copeland 20 Gustavo Gutiérrez 288 Roberto S. Goizueta 21 Stanley Hauerwas 302 R. R. Reno Part III Constructive Political Theology 317 22 Trinity 319 Kathryn Tanner 23 Creation 333 Peter Scott 24 Christology 348 Raymund Schwager 25 Atonement 363 Timothy J. Gorringe 26 Spirit 377 Mark Lewis Taylor 27 Church 393 William T. Cavanaugh 28 Eschatology 407 Robert W. Jenson Part IV Structures and Movements 421 29 State and Civil Society 423 Daniel M. Bell, Jr. 30 Democracy 439 John W. de Gruchy 31 Critical Theory 455 Marsha Aileen Hewitt 32 Postmodernism 471 Catherine Pickstock 33 Globalization 486 Peter Sedgwick Part V Perspectives 501 34 The Islamic Quest for Sociopolitical Justice 503 Bustami Mohamed Khir 35 Abrahamic Theo-politics: A Jewish View 519 Peter Ochs Index of Names and Subjects 535 Index of Biblical References 563
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Great Lives Esther
Book SynopsisEveryone loves a transformation story. Rags to riches. Plain to beautiful. Weak to strong. The story of Queen Esther is that and so much more. The second book in Charles Swindoll''s Great Lives series, this book will show you Queen Esther''s life and legacy like you''ve never seen it before.Innocently victimized by an unbearable situation, Esther stepped up and determined, by God''s grace, to make a difference. But she doesn''t despair. Instead, she embraces uncertainty and fights for her people. In doing so, she not only exposed and foiled the plans of an evil man--she singlehandedly saved her nation.As you dive deeper into Esther''s story, you''ll learn timeless lessons that you can apply to your own life, including: The importance of standing up for what you believe in, even when it''s difficult How to embrace your God-given strength The true limits of retaliation Join Swindoll as he unravels the ancie
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Medieval Sensibilities: A History of Emotions in
Book SynopsisWhat do we know of the emotional life of the Middle Ages? Though a long-neglected subject, a multitude of sources – spiritual and secular literature, iconography, chronicles, as well as theological and medical works – provide clues to the central role emotions played in medieval society. In this work, historians Damien Boquet and Piroska Nagy delve into a rich variety of texts and images to reveal the many and nuanced experiences of emotion during the Middle Ages – from the demonstrative shame of a saint to a nobleman's fear of embarrassment, from the enthusiasm of a crusading band to the fear of a town threatened by the approach of war or plague. Boquet and Nagy show how these outbursts of joy and pain, while universal expressions, must be understood within the specific context of medieval society. During the Middle Ages, a Christian model of affectivity was formed in the ‘laboratory’ of the monasteries, one which gradually seeped into wider society, interacting with the sensibilities of courtly culture and other forms of expression. Bouqet and Nagy bring a thousand years of history to life, demonstrating how the study of emotions in medieval society can also allow us to understand better our own social outlooks and customs.Trade Review‘This pathbreaking book, from two pioneer researchers on the history of emotions, tracks the unfolding of a gradual “emotional revolution,” beginning in late antiquity, that slowly transformed medieval society from top to bottom. An ancient ideal of calm self-control was supplanted by a vision of God and human beings bound together by emotional, even passionate, relationships. Every dimension of social life is brought into the story, from religion to politics, to gender, to popular culture, building a new understanding of the medieval world that sweeps aside the all-too-resilient clichés of Johan Huizinga and Norbert Elias.’ William M. Reddy, Duke UniversityTable of Contents Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: The Christianization of Emotion (third to fifth centuries) The theology of emotion An emotional God God’s wrath: a proof of his existence God is love Passion incarnate The anthropology of emotion The Christian passions Augustine: father of medieval affectivity Sin and punishment A new order of humanity Chapter 2: The City of Desire: The Monastic Laboratory The desert: from the care of the body to the care of the soul The bad thoughts of Evagrius of Pontus Cassian and the foundations of community: from charity to virtuous friendship Affective conversion in Western monasticism Monastic norms for converting the emotions Gregory the Great and sacrificial emotion Chapter 3: Emotions for a Christian Society: The Frankish World (fifth to tenth centuries) The early Middle Ages: a fragmented age? Emotional bonds Amicitia / inimicitia And what of women in all of this? The rise of heavenly emotions New forms of lay devotion Moral teaching The Carolingian vision of society: unity in love Chapter 4: The Zenith of Monastic Affection The origins of affective renewal A compassionate eremitism The privilege of love: fraternal affection amongst an ascetic elite The affective reform of monasticism and the Church. Friendship as the practice of conversion: Anselm of Canterbury The expansion of love’s domain Passionate charity as spiritual nature Ordering the emotions Sensitive pieties The world as horizon: spiritual friendship and fraternal charity in the twelfth century Chapter 5: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Aristocratic Emotions in Feudal Society (eleventh to thirteenth centuries) The emotional order of feudal society A society of spectacle Revolutions of love The loving couple and its twin The naturalization of love The impossible innamoramento of same-sex lovers Literary emotions and aristocratic values Epic emotions Looking upon another, another looking upon oneself: jealousy and shame Chapter 6: The Emotive Nature of Man (eleventh to thirteenth centuries) A prelude: the controversy over the ‘first movements of the soul’ Accidents of the soul and of the heart: the medical science of emotion The emotional mechanism Emotions and healthy living Remedies for melancholy Monastic anthropology in the twelfth century: the challenges of a spiritual psychology Affect as a power of the soul For better or for worse: the affective union of body and soul Towards a university science of the passions of the soul: the thirteenth century Emotions and individuals between psychology and morality: the early thirteenth century John of La Rochelle: the turning point of scholastic anthropology Thomas Aquinas: a psychological science of the passions Chapter 7: The Politics of Princely Emotion (twelfth to fifteenth centuries) Sovereign emotion From the political body to the princely body, and back again. The prince in the mirror of his emotions The emotional portrait of St. Louis Governing through emotion Ira regis Anger as verdict: the murder of Thomas Beckett. Casting shame and being ashamed Negotiating emotions Sovereignty and the transformation of political emotion: the example of friendship Emotion as a political event ‘To cry is to govern’ Chapter 8: The Mystical Conquest of Emotion (thirteenth to fifteenth centuries) The cultural roots of ‘affective mysticism’ The Gregorian renewal of theology and the anthropology of religious practices Religious fervour: a collective emotion Francis of Assisi and the revolution of embodied emotion The experience of pious women Vision, imagination and embodiment: paths towards union with the suffering of Christ The sacramental ‘emotive’: the emotional navigation of mystics The emotional incarnation of the sacred: gender and society Epilogue: the devotio moderna and the softening of affective piety Chapter 9: Common Emotion (thirteenth to fifteenth centuries) The public sharing of performative emotions Emotion and violence: popular movements Settling conflicts through the sharing of emotion Emotions and social identities When emotions expressed communities Excluding through emotion: fomenting hatred The ‘pastoral of emotions’ The scholastic theory of emotional education Emotional rhetoric: the manufacture of laughter and shame The scripting of emotional persuasion Conclusion Notes Bibliography Figure credits Index
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