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White Crow Productions Jesus the Son of Man: By Those Who Knew Him
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SPCK Publishing The History of Christianity: The Early Church to
Book SynopsisHow did a group of scared peasants from a backwater of the Roman empire – followers of an executed criminal – form the largest religion on the planet? The story of Christianity, its transformation from an illegal sect to the religion of emperors, kings and presidents, and its spread across the globe, is an endlessly fascinating one. The History of Christianity gives readers an overview of these extraordinary 2,000 years. It is a history not only of how Christianity has changed the world, but also of how the world has changed Christianity. The nine chapters that constitute this volume are arranged almost chronologically and take us from the first Christians to Christian Rome, the Byzantine period, and the spread of Christianity in Russia and in Europe right up to the Reformation. Boxed features throughout the volume highlight especially important figures or themes from eachof these periods. The History of Christianity: The Early Church to the Reformation will be welcomed by all those wanting a lively and engaging presentation of the people, events, places, and plain curiosities that have formed the Christian story.Table of ContentsCONTENTSTimeline of Christian History 9Introduction 171. Christian Beginnings 19The Setting 19The Roman Empire 19Palestine 20Judaism 21The First Christians 26The Resurrection 26Jesus (Peter Walker) 27Pentecost 30The Christian Community 31Divisions and Disagreements 33A theology of mission: Paul(Jonathan Hill) 35Christian Writings 38The Faith of the Christians 39Living in the Last Days 39Faith in Christ 40The ‘New Israel’ 44Life in the Church 46The Christian Rites 46Leading the Community 48The Spread of Christianity 50Church and Synagogue 50Christianity in the Empire 53Beyond the Empire 55 2. The Young Church 58The Roman Empire 58Christianity in the Empire 60Becoming a Christian 60Leading the Community 62The Christian Life 66Ignatius of Antioch (Thomas Weinandy) 67The Catacombs 70The Christian Problem 71Hellenistic Culture 76Hellenistic Philosophy 77Hellenistic Religion 77Other Religions in the Empire 78The Hellenizing of Christianity 80The Decline of Jewish Christianity 80Institutions and Rites 82Hellenistic Theology 83Heresy, Orthodoxy and the Birth of Theology 84The New Prophecy 84Ebionism 85Gnosticism 85The Foundation of Orthodoxy 87A Christian philosophy: Origen (John McGuckin) 89The Role of Scripture 91 3. Christian Rome 96The Conversion of Constantine 96Christians in a Christian Empire 98The Arian Conflict 102Arius 102The Council of Nicaea 103The Crisis Deepens 105Athanasius, Hilary and Gregory of Nazianzus (Andrew Louth) 106The Crisis Resolved 109The Monks 111Antony of Egypt 111The Desert Fathers 112The Monastic Ideal 114New Disputes 115Jovinianism 116Pelagianism 116Augustine (Andrew Knowles) 118Schism 120The Empire Crumbles 121The Christological Controversy 126Cyril of Alexandria (Thomas Weinandy) 128 4. Africa, the Middle East andthe Missions East 131The Monophysite Movement and the Byzantine Empire 131Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (Paul Rorem) 135The Monophysites and the Middle Eastern Wars 136Monophysitism Outside the Empire 138The Armenian Church 138Ethiopia 139The Nubian Kingdoms 141The Church of the East 143A Nestorian Church? 144Eastern Spirituality, from Ephraim the Syrian to Isaac of Nineveh (John Healey) 147Missions to the East 148Central Asia 149The Early Chinese Church 150The Mongols and the Yuan Dynasty 151The Malabar Church 152Nestorians in Indonesia 154The Coming of Islam 155The Church of the East under Islam 157Nubia in the Age of Islam 161Ethiopia in the Age of Islam 164New Dynasties, New Wars 165The Sabbatarian Controversy 166 5. The Byzantine Empire 168Byzantium and the Orthodox Church 168Emperors, Churches and Heaven on Earth 168The Monasteries 174Christ on Earth and Christ in Paint: The Controversies 176The Three Chapters 176Monotheletism 177From Monotheletism to Iconoclasm 179The Isaurians 179The Female Emperor and the Second Council of Nicaea 182The Final Phase 183Other Nations, Other Churches 185Rome 185Avars, Slavs, Bulgars and Magyars 186The Filioque (Thomas Graumann) 187Missions to Eastern Europe 189A Dwindling Empire 192New Heresies 193New Enemies, New Defeats 195The Last Days 197Gregory Palamas (Constantine Scouteris) 201 6. A New Europe 204Europe After the Empire 204Italy under the Ostrogoths 205Spain under the Visigoths 207The Franks 208Celtic Christianity 209The Conversion of Ireland 210A Monastic Church 210The development of the monasteries (Thomas O’Loughlin) 212The Celtic Missions 214The Rise of the Papacy 215The Bishops of Imperial Rome 215The Papacy and the Barbarians 217Mission and the Spread of Papal Power 219The church in England (Stephen Platten) 220Christianity and paganism (Lesley Abrams) 223Christianity in the Vice: The Late Dark Ages 224Al-Andalus and the Mozarebs 225The Carolingians 226The Age of Charlemagne 227The Carolingian Renaissance 229Tradition and innovation in ninth-century theology (Elina Screen) 231Hungary: The Eastern Border 232The Vikings 233 7. The High Middle Ages 237Medieval Europe 237The Emergence of Nations 237The Feudal System 238Feudalism and the Church 239Spirituality, Reform and the Papacy 240The Cluniac Movement 240Corruption and Reform 241Medieval religious life (Justin Clegg) 243Carthusians and Cistercians 247Innocent III and the Fourth Lateran Council 249The Friars 251Francis and Clare (Michael Robson) 253The World of Faith and Reason 255Early Scholasticism 255Scholasticism Develops 257The Flowering of Scholasticism 258Thomas Aquinas (Richard Cross) 260Buildings and Beauty 262Christendom and Its Neighbours 263Relations with the Byzantine Church 264The Crusades 266The Crusades and Europe 268Heresy and Orthodoxy 271The Waldensians 271The Cathars 273The Inquisition (Edward Peters) 275The Decline of the Middle Ages 277The Avignon Captivity and the Great Schism 278Critics and Reformers 280 8. Russia: The Heir of Byzantium 283The Conversion of the Russians 283Vladimir and the Links to Byzantium 284Christianity Becomes Established 285The Third Rome 286The Church under the Tatars 286Christianizing the Russians Paul Steeves) 287The Threat from the West 289The Rise of Moscow 291Art, Architecture and Christian Culture 293Ivan ‘The Terrible’ 294Ivan IV, the Hundred Chapters Council and a new state church (Paul Steeves) 295Monasticism and Spirituality 297The Russian Monasteries 297Russian Mysticism 300The Holy Fools 301Early Modern Russia 302The Time of Troubles 303The Great Sovereign 303Sects and Schismatics 304 9. The Reformation 306The Renaissance 306New Economies, New Societies 306Back to Basics 307Humanism and the cult of the ‘text’ (Kenneth Austin) 308Mysticism and Science 309The condemnation of Galileo (David Lindberg) 310Backlashes 314The Renaissance Papacy 315The Early Reformation 318Martin Luther and the 95 Theses 318The New Churches 322The Swiss Reformation 324The Radical Reformation 326The Church of England 327The Catholic Response 331The Council of Trent 332A new spirituality: The Carmelite mystics (Edward Howells) 333The Jesuits 336The Later Reformation 339John Calvin and the Reformed Tradition 339The Protestant Rome (Carl Trueman) 341Europe Divided 343Baptists and Quakers 347Witch hunting (Allison Coudert) 349The Wars of Religion 351Glossary 355Contributors 365Bibliography 367
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Collective Ink Beyond the Darkness: A Biography of Bede
Book SynopsisBede Griffiths was well-known during his lifetime for his efforts to harmonize the spiritual practices of East and West, but the full range of his influence is only just becoming widely appreciated. In this biography, Shirley du Boulay shows his transformation from an idealistic, highly intelligent schoolboy into a man of profound wisdom who was revered by many as a holy man and a living saint. After a long and eventful journey, often filled with controversy and anguish, Griffiths eventually attained a spiritual wholeness at the Shantivanam ashram in India that is granted to few. It enabled him to express in simple and direct terms the underlying unity of religions, that beyond the darkness is "that Great Person, of the brightness of the sun".
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Wild Goose Publications The Gospel of Joseph of Arimathea: A Journey into
Book SynopsisWhat was Jesus of Nazareth really like? What effect did he have on those he met and befriended? How did he impart his teachings and perform his miracles? This book explores these questions through Joseph of Arimathea, one of the most enigmatic characters of the gospel.
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Wild Goose Publications We Walk His Way: Shorter Songs for Worship
Book SynopsisA sequel to two collections of short songs ("Come All You People" and "There Is One Among Us") for use in worship. It is suitable for small choirs, social justice enthusiasts, multiculturalists and those who regard themselves a global Christian.
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Sheffield Phoenix Press Genesis
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Anchor Recordings Practising the Principles of Prayer
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Multnomah Press Jesus in Me
Book SynopsisUSA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER • The internationally recognized Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham combines unique biblical insights and her own personal stories to show how the Holy Spirit guides us in our decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times, enriching our daily lives. In Jesus in Me, Anne Graham Lotz draws on her rich biblical knowledge as well as her personal journey—including her recent cancer diagnosis—to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is not a magic genie, a flame of fire, or a vague feeling. He is a Person who prays for us, guides us in our relationships and decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times. In this seminal teaching, she explores seven key aspects of the Holy Spirit that will revolutionize how you understand and relate to this vital third Person in the Trinity. As Anne writes, “
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Australian Theological Forum Infallibility of the Church in Orthodox Theology
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Chump Change Interior Castle
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Marian Press The Glories of Czestochowa and Jasna Gora:
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Oneworld Publications The Crucifixion and the Qur'an: A Study in the
Book SynopsisThe first book to examine the controversial Qur’anic phrase which divides Christianity and Islam. According to the majority of modern Muslims and Christians, the Qur’an denies the crucifixion of Jesus, and with it, one of the most sacred beliefs of Christianity. However, it is only mentioned in one verse – "They did not kill him and they did not crucify him, rather, it only appeared so to them" – and contrary to popular belief, its translation has been the subject of fierce debate among muslims for centuries. This the first book devoted to the issue, delving deeply into largely ignored Arabic sources, which suggest the the origins of the conventional translation may lie within the Christian Church. Arranged along historical lines, and covering various Muslim schools of thought, from Sunni to Sufi, The Crucifixion and the Qur’an unravels the crucial dispute that separates the World’s two principal faiths.
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SPCK Publishing Straight to the Heart of Matthew: 60 bite-sized
Book SynopsisJesus of Nazareth sparked a massive revolution. A lot of people miss that fact. They are so used to the long-haired, blue-eyed, white-robed storybook Jesus that they imagine he was about as tame and domesticated as many of his churches today. But he wasn’t. Jesus was a radical, dangerous revolutionary who made big waves and powerful enemies. He was not killed for preaching pithy parables, but because he claimed to be King. God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore’s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship. Welcome to a new way of reading the Bible. Welcome to the Straight to the Heart series.Trade Review"Phil Moore has served us magnificently." - Terry Virgo "Most commentaries are dull. These are alive. Most commentaries are for scholars. These are for you!" - Michael Green "Think of these books as the Bible's message distilled for everyone." - Adrian WarnockTable of ContentsCONTENTSAbout the Straight to the Heart Series 11Introduction: The Revolution Has Begun 13 PROLOGUE: THE COMING OF THE KINGDOMOne of Us (1:1–17) 18Holy Joe (1:18–25) 22Unreasonable Response (2:1–23) 26Israel’s Messiah (2:15) 30Unconditional Surrender (3:1–12) 34Three-Dimensional Jesus (3:11–12) 39Unhurried Faith (3:13–17) 43Predictable Foe (4:1–11) 47Follow Me (4:17–25) 51 ACT ONE: KINGDOM LIFESTYLEKingdom Character (5:1–16) 56Kingdom Obedience (5:17–48) 60Kingdom Intimacy (6:1–18) 64Kingdom Priorities (6:19–34) 68Kingdom Vigilance (7:1–5) 72Kingdom Decision (7:13–27) 76Slumdog Millionaires (8:1 – 9:38) 80Deliverance from Rome (8:5–13) 84Authority (8:16–17) 88Son of Man (9:1–8) 93Friend of Sinners (9:10–13) 98Faith (9:18–31) 102 ACT TWO: KINGDOM MISSIONLittle Christs (10:1–42) 108Gehenna (10:28) 112Tyre, Sidon and Sodom (11:20–24) 116My Yoke is Easy (11:25–30) 121Sabbath (12:1–14) 125The Sign of Jonah (12:38–42) 129 ACT THREE: KINGDOM MESSAGEKingdom Secrets (13:1–52) 134Why Does God Allow Suffering? (13:24–30, 36–43) 138Mincemeat (14:13–36) 143The God Who Offends (15:1–20) 147When God Is Silent (15:21–28) 151Yeast (16:1–20) 155The Master-Questioner (16:13–16) 159Jesus is Not a Carpenter (16:13 – 17:13) 164Why Doesn’t God Heal? (17:14–21) 168 ACT FOUR: KINGDOM COMMUNITYWarning-Beacons (18:1–35) 174Kingdom Forgiveness (18:21–35) 178Back to the Beginning (19:1–12) 182Possible with God (19:13–30) 186Ambition (20:20–28) 190Ransom (20:28) 194The King Enters the Capital (21:1–17) 198Blessing and Cursing (21:18–22) 202Israel’s Ultimatum (21:23 – 22:46) 206The Greatest Commandment (22:34–40) 210ACT FIVE: KINGDOM JUDGMENTHypocrisy (23:1–39) 216The King Comes Twice (24:1–51) 220Parables of Judgment (25:1–46) 224Worship Leader (26:1–16) 228Bread and Wine (26:17–30) 232The Only Way (26:36–54) 236The Revolution on Trial (26:57–68; 27:11–31) 240Remorse and Repentance (26:69 – 27:10) 244Perspective (27:46) 249The Curtain (27:51) 253EPILOGUE: THE PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOMAlive (28:1–15) 258The Great Commission (28:16–20) 262Conclusion: The Revolution Has Begun 267
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Simon & Schuster Ltd A Prayer for Gallipoli: The Great War Diaries of
Book SynopsisMany chaplains were not permitted to go near the Front in the First World War - others insisted on doing so, like Kenneth Best in the Gallipoli Campaign. Best had no military training before the war but he felt that he could only fulfil his pastoral role by getting close to the front line and working with the troops under fire. Best was attached to the 42nd East Lancastrians - the first Territorial Army Division to serve overseas in the conflict, so arguably the least experienced in the ways of war. In his diary we follow his progress through his initial training in Egypt and on to his arrival in Gallipoli in May 1915. Gallipoli has become notorious, even by the standards of the First World War. After a naval campaign to open up a supply route to Russia through Turkey failed, some 480,000 Allied troops were drawn into a land invasion in which hundreds of thousands were injured or killed. In his diary, Best records his efforts to encourage frightened men before they go over the top, to comfort the wounded and, when the fighting stops, to bury the dead. His empathy for the troops is matched by a forthright disgust for their leaders, few of whom share his insight into the horrific realities of trench warfare.
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Inter-Varsity Press Adopted into God's family: Exploring A Pauline
Book Synopsis'... you received the Spirit of adoption' (Romans 8:15) The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers, and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary. Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia, the process or act of being 'adopted as son(s)'. It occurs five times in three of his letters, where it functions as a key theological metaphor. Trevor Burke argues that huiothesia has been misunderstood, misrepresented, or neglected through scholarly preoccupation with its cultural background. He redresses the balance in this comprehensive study, which discusses metaphor theory; explores the background to huiothesia; considers the roles of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; examines the moral implications of adoption, and its relationship with honour; and concludes with the consequences for Christian believers as they live in the tension between the 'now' and the 'not yet' of their adoption into God's new family.
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Saint Benedict Press Celebrating a Holy Catholic Easter: A Guide to
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Baker Publishing Group The Breadth of Salvation – Rediscovering the
Book SynopsisAll too often, the Christian understanding of salvation has been one-dimensional, reducing all that God has done for us to a single conception or idea. Tom Greggs, one of today's leading theologians, offers a brief, accessibly written, but theologically substantive treatment of the doctrine of salvation. Drawing on the broad tradition of the church and the Christian faith in explaining the Christian understandings of salvation, Greggs challenges the contemporary church to be captured afresh by the immeasurable height, depth, and breadth of God's saving actions.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. The Breadth of the Cross Salvation in Christ, Not in Models of Christ's Atonement So What Do Theologies of the Atonement Do? The Range of Images in Scripture The Breadth of Models or Interpretations of Salvation The Breadth of the Human Jesus's Passion Conclusion2. The Breadth of Salvation in the Society of God A Vertical and Horizontal Fall Christocentric Horizontal Reconciliation "To Your Advantage That I Go Away": The Breadth of the Spirit's Work of Salvation Salvation through Loving the Given Other Conclusion3. The Breadth of Grace for the World The Keys of the Kingdom The Complexity of New Testament Judgment Imagery At Once Justified and Sinners The Place of the Assurance of Faith in a Fallen World Conclusion4. The Breadth of Repentance Turning to Christ Turning Helplessly Turning to Outcasts ConclusionConclusionIndex
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Zondervan The New Testament in Antiquity 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisThis completely revised and updated second edition of The New Testament in Antiquity skillfully develops how Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures formed the essential environment in which the New Testament authors wrote their books and letters. Understanding of the land, history, and culture of the ancient world brings remarkable new insights into how we read the New Testament itself.Throughout the book, numerous features provide windows into the first-century world. Nearly 500 full color photos, charts, maps, and drawings have been carefully selected. Additional features include sidebars that integrate the book''s material with issues of interpretation, discussion questions, and bibliographies.Trade Review'Complete with an extraordinary array of visual illustrations, this book covers important topics needed for an introductory text in New Testament in a way that is both understandable and well-informed. It emphasizes many details that help students discover the biblical text in new ways they would rarely get on their own.' * CRAIG S. KEENER, F. M. and Ada Thompson professor of biblical studies, Asbury Theological Seminary *'Few, if any, New Testament surveys can rival this one in terms of its multiple strengths: academic rigor, accessible and engaging style, and visual appeal. This balance means the text appeals equally to both students and professors--a rare accomplishment. The first edition was excellent; the revision is even better.' * MARK L. STRAUSS, university professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary *'For years I have searched in vain for a book that would introduce students to the New Testament--with clear outlines, graphic images, historical contexts, timelines, maps, and bibliographies. My search is over; this is that book.' * SCOT MCKNIGHT, professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary *'I've assigned The New Testament in Antiquity for years, with appreciation for the wealth of information the first edition offered students: photographs to help them visualize life in the New Testament world; sidebars with information on social, historical, and cultural backgrounds; quotations from primary sources; maps and charts galore. The new edition keeps these distinctives, but the revisions to the layout, organization, and the text itself make the volume even more accessible to students--including those with little preparation for the study of the New Testament. This comprehensive, comprehensible introduction is a valuable asset for the classroom.' * C. A. REEDER, professor of New Testament, Religious Studies Department, Westmont College *'Since this is a text that has shaped my teaching for many years, I'm pleased to see the revised version retains its rigorous historical context, which has continually set an excellent foundation for informed theological conversation. The vivacity of a thorough revision guarantees that I and my students will remain exposed to the fresh wisdom and beauty of New Testament study.' * AMY L. PEELER, associate professor of New Testament, Wheaton College and Graduate School *'What a welcome update to an already cutting-edge introduction to the New Testament! The strength of the first edition was its ability to make connections: connecting today's reader to the ancient Mediterranean world of the New Testament and connecting the best of academic research with the life and ministry of the church. This second revised edition maintains the connections of the first and improves upon them. It does not disappoint. Burge and Green have done a phenomenal job of connecting seminary students, undergraduates, pastors, and church leaders to the historically contingent and relevant message of the first-century authors so that modern interpreters can preach, teach, and apply that same message in our current contexts. It's an ideal textbook in many ways. I'm pleased to give The New Testament in Antiquity my highest recommendation. Well done!' * MAX LEE, associate professor of New Testament, North Park University *Table of ContentsPreface Burge/Green 1. Studying the New Testament Burge 2. The Historical Setting of the New Testament Burge 3. The World of Jesus in His Jewish Homeland Burge 4. The Mediterranean World of the Apostle Paul Green 5. Sources for the Story of Jesus Burge 6. The Story of Jesus Burge 7. The Teachings of Jesus Burge 8. The Gospel according to Matthew Green *NEW 9. The Gospel according to Mark Burge 10. The Gospel according to Luke Green 11. The Gospel according to John Burge 12. The Acts of the Apostles Green 13. Paul of Tarsus: Life and Teachings Green 14. The Letter to the Galatians Burge *NEW 15. 1 and 2 Thessalonians Green 16. 1 Corinthians Green 17. 2 Corinthians Green *NEW 18. The Letter to the Romans Burge 19. Ephesians and Colossians Green *NEW 20. Philippians and Philemon Green 21. The Pastoral Letters Green *NEW 22. The Letter of James Green *NEW 23. The Letter to the Hebrews Green *NEW 24. 1 and 2 Peter and Jude Green 25. The Letters of John Burge 26. The Revelation of John Green *NEW 27. Preservation and Communication of the New Testament Burge/Green
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Fields of Joy
Book SynopsisWe were made for joy. And yet, true and lasting happiness is sometimes harder to hold on to than it seems. From bestselling author and creator of GraceLaced, with 58 pieces of art, comes a book combining Scripture and short meditations to inspire you to rejoice in all things.
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Baker Publishing Group A Public Missiology
Book SynopsisThis introduction to public missiology calls local congregations to thicken their witness, weaving gospel influence into the public realm where they live, work, and play.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Part 1 1. Why Congregational Witness? 2. What Publics? Where Publics? 3. The Missio Dei--a Thick, Public Story 4. What Is Public Missiology? 5. Thick Congregational Witness Part 2 6. How to Study Congregations 7. Thick Doxology and Witness to Land (Africa Brotherhood Church) 8. Thick Place and Witness to Montreal (St. Jax Anglican Church, Montreal) 9. Thick Identity and Witness to All Nations (Bethel World Outreach Church, Nashville) Conclusion Appendix Index
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Gender Ideology: What Do Christians Need to Know?
Book SynopsisThe world has embraced the idea that gender is something that can be decided by individuals. As Christians encounter colleagues, friends and family members who identify as a gender other than the one they were born, we need to be informed and equipped with knowledge about what the issues are, what different terms mean and what the Bible has to say about these things. While we walk the line between loving our neighbour and not buying into the world’s lies, Sharon James helps us in this informative and practical guide.Trade ReviewThis is a remarkable book, both for the range of material covered and its sharp insights into the dominant pathologies of our time. … a book from which all parents, pastors, and the Christian public in general will greatly benefit. -- Carl R. Trueman (Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College, Pennsylvania)Compassion demands that we grasp the argument of this powerful yet uncomfortable book. This book will help congregations to have clarity where they might be feeling perplexed and it will also help us as we seek to minster in love to those who have been impacted. -- Greg Strain (Senior Pastor, Spicer Street Church, St Albans, England)A powerful, eye–opening, gracious, and ultimately alarming book that will quickly give readers a deeper understanding of the deceptiveness of the modern ‘gender identity’ movement that is rapidly capturing our media, our laws, our schools, and our children – and even our very freedom to speak the foundational truth that God created the human race with two ‘very good’ genders, male and female, and they cannot be changed. -- Wayne Grudem (Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary, Phoenix, Arizona)This book will prove to be an invaluable resource to Christian parents seeking wisdom in navigating this transgender moment. -- Ryan T. Anderson (Author of ‘When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment’)Though short, it is packed with all the information and background you will need to help you understand what is going on in our culture. Clearly written, well– informed, contemporary and biblical. Personally I would recommend that every Christian have a copy, and every church several. Superb! -- David Robertson (Well–known pastor and apologist)A challenging, confusing and complex topic is handled in an accessible, respectful and compassionate way, which will leave the reader with greater confidence in the truth that we have all been created male or female. -- Philippa Taylor (Head of Public Policy at Christian Medical Fellowship & Consultant on Bioethics)
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Send The Light Exorcism & Deliverance: Multi-Disciplinary
Book SynopsisA significant examination of exorcism and deliverance from a range of disciplines focuses on an important but often neglected area of the church's mission to the world. The diversity of essays makes sure that every facet is presented to encourage the reader thoroughly to consider this aspect of the church's approach to evil in our society. Since Jesus of Nazareth made exorcism a cornerstone of his own ministry, the Church has seen itself as engaged in a battle against the demonic. Exorcism has continued to play a role throughout Christian history in this conflict, although it has received different emphases in different times and places, and has been practiced in a range of different ways. Exorcism and Deliverance aims to shed new light on the phenomena of possession and exorcism by looking at them from a range of disciplinary perspectives.
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Moody Publishers Holy Hygge
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Inter-Varsity Press In the company of Jesus: Finding Unconventional
Book SynopsisWho is Jesus? Is he the blonde-haired, blue-eyed saviour of bad religious art? Or is he just another 'good thing', alongside Buddha and crystals? Or is he a fiction - the product of a bunch of first-century deluded fanatics? Bill Donahue has met the real-life dynamic Jesus who even in the twenty-first century can captivate us and transform our lives. And we can encounter him too. In forty short sections, ideal for daily reading, Donahue introduces us to Jesus as provocative teacher, sacred friend, truthful revealer, extreme forgiver, authentic leader, compassionate healer, relentless lover and supreme conqueror. With guidelines for Bible reading and prayer you will find that you too experience the living, breathing, Son of God
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Inter-Varsity Press You Can Pray
Book SynopsisIf you're easily distracted when praying, you're not alone. In fact, if you struggle to pray in the first place, that's not unusual either. Tim Chester tells us how we can be great pray-ers. And he admits that that's a really bold claim. 'The secret of great praying has nothing to do with human effort or skill,' he explains. 'Lots of people would like to think that it does because they want to make prayer an achievement.' But the secret of great praying is ... Knowing three things about God: * That God the Father loves to hear us pray * That God the Son makes every prayer pleasing to God * That God the Holy Spirit helps us as we pray Tim looks at: why prayer is easy (how we pray), why prayer is difficult (why we pray) and the arguments and priorities of prayer (what we pray). Prayer is a child asking her father for help. And that's not beyond any one of us.
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Oxford University Press Into the Silent Land A Guide to the Christian
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Chaplaincy in Hospice and Palliative Care
Book SynopsisHospice chaplains have traditionally played a unique part in palliative care, providing human compassion and support to help ease life's final chapter. This book thoughtfully tackles the question at the heart of modern hospice chaplaincy: do chaplains have a distinctive role in an increasingly secular society?A comprehensive look at why and how this work needs to be done, each chapter will be a rich resource for hospice chaplains and anyone working within a hospice multi-disciplinary team. Taking the form of reflections by chaplains and other professionals, they examine the tension between sacred and secular space, explore how spiritual care works in a changing society, and look at what voice a chaplain has within the hospice team.Essential reading for chaplains, this insightful book reflects on the important work undertaken by hospice chaplaincies and explains why they continue to be a vital resource for end-of-life care.Trade ReviewThis book explores the chaplain's unique role and the privilege of being involved in the lives of those who approach death. Varied contributors helpfully probe the inner life of the chaplain and her relationships with staff and volunteers. It explores the changing role of the hospice chaplain, but has great relevance for all involved in End of Life care. I wholeheartedly commend it to all who have an interest in healthcare chaplaincy. -- Revd Mark Burleigh, Head of Chaplaincy & Bereavement Services, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and President, College of Health Care ChaplainsChallenged by the exigencies of health economies and the demands of secularists, chaplaincy is in transition. The diverse voices brought together by Murphy and Whorton speak to that transition with harmony and clarity about the 'traditional' values that shape chaplaincy identity and care, and that determine the distinctive contribution chaplains make to multi-professional team working. -- Revd Dr Steve Nolan, Princess Alice Hospice, Esher, and The University of WinchesterFifty years after Dame Cicely Saunders founded the first modern hospice in 1967, this book is a timely and fitting tribute to her legacy. It consists of a series of reflections by chaplains and allied professionals, and is packed with inspiration, experience, and good practice. -- Revd Ann Fulton, Spiritual Care Co-ordinator for St Margaret's Hospice, Somerset * Church Times *Anyone who is involved in hospice work, or anyone working with people who are ill and lost, will find much in this book which is of value. -- The Revd John Lampard * Methodist Recorder *Table of ContentsForeword by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff. Introduction. Part One: Locating the Work of Palliative Care Chaplaincy. 1. Then and Now. The Most Reverend Dr Richard Clarke, The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Judy Davies, Methodist Minister and Chaplain at Sue Ryder - Duchess of Kent Hospice, Reading, UK. 2. What Kind of Place is a Hospice? Karen Murphy, President of the Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplains (AHPCC), UK and Julian Abel, Weston Area Health Trust and Vice President of Public Health Palliative Care International, and Chair of the UK Branch. 3. Many Faiths, No Faith. Abbas Khalifa, Imam, Healthcare Chaplain, UK, The Revd Stig Graham, Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplain, UK, Kathryn Morrison, Bank Chaplain, LOROS Hospice, Leicester, UK, Martin T. Hill, St. Giles Hospice, Lichfield, UK and Simon O' Donoghue, The Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network, UK. 4. The Contribution of Volunteers. Karen Murphy. Part Two: Reflecting Theologically. 5. A Good Death? Revd Canon Dr Margaret Whipp, Oxford University Hospital, UK and Jonathan Wittenberg, Rabbi, New North London Synagogue, UK. 6. Towards a Theology of Palliative Care Chaplaincy. Revd Canon Helen Newman, Spiritual Care Lead Chaplain, LOROS Hospice, Leicester, UK and Revd Dr Jonathan H. Pye, Chair of the Bristol District of the Methodist Church, Hon. Research Fellow, Centre for Ethics in Medicine, Research Associate, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol. Part Three: Who Are We? 7. Our Unique Role. Margery Collin, Chaplain, Strathcarron Hospice, Stirlingshire, UK and Jacki Thomas, PhD, Retired Hospice Chaplain. 8. Do We Have a Voice? Revd Caroline McAfee, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Lead, Northern Ireland Hospice, Belfast, UK, David Buck, Spiritual Care Co-Ordinator, Sue Ryder - Wheatfields Hospice, Leeds, UK and Ruth White, CEO, Rowans Hospice, UK. 9. Mirror, Mirror. Jessica Rose, Senior Accredited Member, Association of Pastoral Supervisors and Educators, Member of the Institute of Pastoral Supervision and Reflective Practice and Andy Edmeads, Anglican Priest and Chaplain to Children And Young Adults Hospice, UK. 10. Holding the Tension. Lousie Adey Huish, Chaplain, Myton Hospice, Warwick, UK and Gary Windon, Chaplain, Nightingale House Hospice, Wrexham, UK. 11. Our Place in the Shadows. Margaret Jill Brown, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Member of Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy, Founding Patron of The Harbour, UK and Bob Whorton, Chaplain, Sit Michael Sobell House, UK. 12. Our Own Nourishment. The Revd Matthew Hagan, M.Phil, Southern Area Hospice, Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, President, Northern Ireland Healthcare Chaplains Association, UK and Dawn M. Allan, Spiritual Care Lead Chaplain, NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland, UK. 13. A Creative Resource. The Revd Sally Bedborough, Chaplain, Weldmar Hospicecare, Dorset, UK, Liza Waller, Chaplain, Hospice in the Weald, Kent, UK and Nell Mellerick, Creative Artist and Hospice Day Service Manager, UK. 14. Looking to the Future. Ewan Kelly, Visiting Professor, Research Co-Ordinator, European Research Institute for Chaplains, Academic Centre for Practical Theology, University of Leuven, Belgium. Appendices.
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Baker Publishing Group Buried Seeds – Learning from the Vibrant
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