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Book SynopsisWhen your days feel overwhelming and life has you anxious and stressed, you can find peace and hope in Jesus. In this 365-day devotional prayer book from the author of Jesus Calling®, you’ll find confidence to come to God in all circumstances with short, heartfelt prayers based on Scripture. Now available in an easy-to-read large print format.God desires a relationship with you through continual conversation—prayer. Jesus Listens® empowers you to pray daily, whether it serves as your only prayer for the day or simply a jump starter to your own prayers.This comforting book is ideal for those who . . . are going through difficult times and are looking for rest and hope are busy from life''s demands but want to grow their prayer life are not sure how to pray have been praying for years but want a closer relationship with God  The biblical basis for each prayer is given at the end of each entry so you can continually return to God''s promises in Scripture.This devotional includes: 365 days of Bible-based prayers Scripture references for each devotion Large, easy-to-read print a ribbon marker  Whether you gift Jesus Listens® or pick it up yourself to establish a more consistent prayer practice, Sarah''s words and her constant return to the Word of God will greatly enrich your prayer life. By praying Scripture through this daily devotional prayer book, you''ll experience true rest for your anxious mind, healing for your soul, and precious time in the presence of your Father.Look for additional life-changing, life-giving books from Sarah Young including: Jesus Calling® Jesus Always Jesus Today

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Book SynopsisOne of the nation?s leading anti-poverty organizers and moral voices shares the largely untold story of the movement to end poverty, open to all, and led by the poor themselvesAs one of the nation?s leading anti-poverty organizers and moral voices, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis explores the largely untold history of poor people?s movements in the United States and traces her own journey through some of the most significant anti-poverty struggles of the past thirty years.In this book, Theoharis introduces us to the people leading the movement to end poverty, including: multiracial groups of homeless people rising up from the streets and seizing empty, federally-owned homes; mothers on welfare shutting down entire city blocks and going toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful people in the country; farmworkers busting modern-day slave rings and winning living wages from multinational fast-food companies; and coal miners, veterans, unemployed workers, students, artists, and more joining together in unusual and creative alliances to fight, sing, and pray their way toward freedom. Drawing from personal experience, history, religion, political strategy, and more, Theoharis argues that American poverty will not end because of the goodwill of the powerful or through the charitable actions of well-meaning people alone. It will happen through a mass movement to end poverty, open to all, and led by the poor.Theoharis passionately reminds us that poor people are not condemned to be subjects of history, but have always been agents of transformative change, and can be once again. Indeed, to reorient our society around the needs of everyone and reinvigorate the promise of democracy, the poor can and must become the architects of a new America.

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Book SynopsisAn adulterous woman repeatedly spurns the love of her youth, while her betrayed husband offers forgiveness and seeks to win her back and restore the intimacy of their first love. With this bold and uncomfortable imagery, Hosea tells the story of God and his people. The message is made more poignant as God calls the prophet to embody this divine suffering and redeeming forgiveness in his own marriage. Hosea’s own story thus sets the stage for his message of God’s faithful and enduring love, his righteous judgement and also his continuing offer of reconciliation and a new beginning. Robin Routledge’s commentary explores the historical, cultural, literary and theological dimensions of the book, and offers a guide to its continuing message of judgement, hope and restoration.

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Book SynopsisThroughout the ages, Psalms has retained its original and primary purpose: to engender the fitting praise and worship of God. The essential idea of Psalms is living real life in the real world. Without denying the pain of life, the people of God are to live joyfully and dependently on the person and promises of God.In the twelve studies within, join John MacArthur to see the Psalms as a broad array of theology, practically couched in day-to-day reality. The sinfulness of man is documented concretely but also the sovereignty of God is everywhere recognizable. By working through this study, you, like the people of Israel, will learn that though life often seems to be out of control, all events and situations are to be understood in the light of divine providence as being right on course according to God’s timetable.—ABOUT THE SERIES—The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from

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Book SynopsisThe writings of a major Christian thinkerOne of the key figures in Christian history, St. Ignatius of Loyola (c. 1491-1556) was a passionate and unique spiritual thinker and visionary. The works gathered here provide a first-hand, personal introduction to this remarkable character: a man who turned away from the Spanish nobility to create the revolutionary Jesuit Order, inspired by the desire to help people follow Christ. His Reminiscences describe his early life, his religious conversion following near-paralysis in battle, and his spiritual and physical ordeals as he struggled to assist those in need, including plague, persecution and imprisonment. The Spiritual Exercises offer guidelines to those seeking the will of God, and the Spiritual Diary shows Ignatius in daily mystical contact with God during a personal struggle. The Letters collected here provide an insight into Ignatius' ceaseless campaign to assist those seeking enlightenment and to direTable of ContentsPrefaceChronologyGlossaryBibliographyReminiscences (Autobiography)Introduction1. Loyola2. To Manresa via Montserrat3. The Pilgrimage to Jerusalem4. Studies and Conflicts in Spain5. Paris6. Interlude at Home7. ItalyEpilogue by Gonçalves da CâmaraThe Spiritual DiaryIntroductionPros and Cons in an election on povertyThe Spiritual Diary:Part IPart IISelect LettersIntroduction1 [1]* Advice to a good woman (Inés Pascual 1524)2 [3] Dealings with brother and nephew (1532)3 [4] Comfort among calamities (Isabel Roser 1532)4 [7] Steps in discernment (Teresa Rejadell 1536)5 [8] Prayer made easy (Teresa Rejadell 1536)6 [10] In praise of The Spiritual Exercises (Fr Miona 1536)7 [11] Blueprint for a religious order (Mgr Carafa 1536)8 [XII, app.] Early years in Italy (1536-37)9 [17] Thanks for support (Mgr Contarini 1538)10 [18] Roman trials and tribulations (1538)11 [52] Benighted obedience (Fr Viola 1542)12 [79] Vocation doubts ofa young man (1544)13 [101] Borgia's early steps (1545)14 [123] Conduct at Trent (1546)15 [149] Refusing episcopal dignities (1546)16 [169] Ideals for newcomers (Coimbra 1547)17 [182] Need for structures of government (Gandia 1547)18 [186] Experience of poverty (Padua 1547)19 [234] En route to the Constitutions (Louvain 1547)20 [243] Defining obedience as an ideal (Coimbra 1548)21 [466] Developments in the spiritual life (Borgia 1548)22 [790] Dealing with a radical crisis (Borgia 1549)23 [XII, app.] On prophecies and revelations (Gandia 1549)24 [XII, app.] Spreading God's word in a German university (1549)25 [958] Placating a parent over a son's vocation (1549)26 [1554] Letter of resignation (1551)27 [1587] Consoling a sister on her brother's death (1551)28 [2652] Refusing a Cardinal's hat (Borgia 1552)29 [3107] Students experiencing poverty (1552)30 [3220] Agreeing to be royal confessors (1553)31 [3304] The final word on obedience (1553)32 [3305] The last call to Francis Xavier (Japan 1553)33 [4184] Criteria in the choice of parish work (1554)34 [5256] Financial worries (1555)35 [5400] Norms for dealing with Superiors (1555)36 [5471] The Society and the Inquisition (1555)37 [XII, app.] Catechizing the sign of the cross38 [6087] Consoling the mother of a student (1556)39 [6454] Norms for food in Louvain (1556)40 [6677] Reacting to obstacles in Zaragoza (1556)The Spiritual ExercisesIntroductionAnnotationsFirst Week:Principle and FoundationParticular Daily ExamenGeneral ExamenFirst-Fourth Exercise: on sinsFifth Exercise: on hellAdditionsSecond Week:The call of the kingFirst Day:First Contemplation: on the IncarnationSecond Contemplation: on the NativityFifth Contemplation: use of the sensesNotesFourth Day:Meditation on Two StandardsMeditation on three classes of personsThree kinds of humilityElectionsPreamblesThree Times, and Two Ways in the Third TimeFor amendment and reform of one's personal lifeThird Week:Rules as regards eatingFourth Week:NotesAdditional Material:Contemplation for attaining loveThree Ways of prayingThe Mysteries of the life of Christ Our LordRules to understand movements in the soul: First Week; Second WeekRules for alms-givingNotes for the understanding of scruplesRules for a true attitude of mind within the ChurchAppendix: Text of Prayers mentioned in The Spiritual ExercisesNotesIndex*Numbers in square brackets are those of the letters in the MHSI edition.

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Book SynopsisQuestions as personal as those about suffering require a very personal response. However, the most popular responses to ''the problem of evil'' revolve around abstract discussions of greater goods, maximization of value, and best possible worlds, depicting God as at best an impartial bureaucrat and at worst a utility fanatic, rather than as a loving parent concerned first and foremost for his children. Vince R. Vitale develops Non-Identity Theodicy as an original response to the problem of evil. He begins by recognizing that horrendous evils pose distinctive challenges for belief in God. The book constructs an ethical framework for theodicy by sketching four cases of human action where horrendous evils are either caused, permitted, or risked, either for pure benefit or for harm avoidance. This framework is then brought to bear on the project of theodicy. The initial conclusions drawn impugn the dominant structural approach of depicting God as causing or permitting horrors in individual lives for the sake of some merely pure benefit. This approach is insensitive to relevant asymmetries in the justificatory demands made by horrendous and non-horrendous evil and in the justificatory work done by averting harm and bestowing pure benefit. Vitale then critiques theodicies that depict God as permitting or risking horrors in order to avert greater harm. The second half of this book develops a theodicy that falls outside of the proposed taxonomy. Non-Identity Theodicy suggests that God allows evil because it is a necessary condition of creating individual people whom he desires to love. This approach to theodicy is unique because the justifying good recommended is neither harm-aversion nor pure benefit. It is not a good that betters the lives of individual human personsfor they would not exist otherwise, but it is the individual human persons themselves.Trade ReviewCritics of contemporary work on theodicy often complain that it fails to take deep and important issues of moral theory seriously. Vince Vitale's volume directly addresses this shortcoming, showing how careful attention to normative questions related to permitting or even causing evil reshapes how we should understand the problems of evil. Any philosopher or theologian working in this area will be forced to grapple with the arguments and challenges that Vitale lays out here. * Michael J. Murray, Author of Nature Red in Tooth and Claw: Theism and the Problem of Animal Suffering *In Non-Identity Theodicy, Vitale provides a new angle into an age-old question facing those who believe in the traditional theistic God - why does He tolerate evil? With care and clarity, Vitale makes a powerful case that the best answer to this question must take full account of a simple fact it is easy to overlook - nobody asking this question today could have existed had God created a world which was very different in these respects from the one we find ourselves in; a fortiori, none of us could have benefitted had He done so. * T. J. Mawson, University of Oxford *Creatively, rigorously and persuasively, Vince Vitale shows how the meaning-disrupting power of 'horrors' can be countered, if we take providence to be ordered not simply to the production of good states of affairs, but to particular individuals considered as the targets of an unswerving divine love. This book radically reconfigures philosophical discussion of the problem of evil - making it at once humanly more engaging, and theologically more profound. * Mark Wynn, University of Oxford *Vince Vitale's intellectually compelling and pastorally sensitive work offers a highly valuable resource for moral thinking about love, suffering and evil. His precise framing of God's parental relationship to beloved, suffering creatures charts fruitful routes forward for ethics across challenging personal, familial and political terrain. * Joshua Hordern, University of Oxford *Table of ContentsPart I: A Framework for Theodicy 1: Introduction: The Problem of Horrendous Evils 2: The Ethics of Horror Inducement 3: Applying the Analogies: Causing for Pure Benefits 4: Applying the Analogies: Permission and Risk, Benefit Production, and Harm Avoidance 5: High Fall Theodicy Part II: Beyond the Framework 6: Non-Identity Theodicy 7: The Good of Life: How Much Moral Difference Does Non-Identity Make? 8: Conclusion: Distinctive Features of Non-Identity Theodicy Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIf the Jesuit Martin Delrio (1551-1608) is remembered at all today, it is for his Disquisitiones magicae (1599-1600), a voluminous tome on witchcraft and superstition which was reprinted numerous times until 1755. The present volume recovers the lost world of Delrio''s wider scholarship. Delrio emerges here as a figure of considerable interest not only to historians of witchcraft but to the broader fields of early modern cultural, religious and intellectual history as well. As the editor of classical texts, notably Senecan tragedy, Delrio had a number of important philological achievements to his name. A friend of the Flemish philosopher Justus Lipsius (1547-1606) and an enemy of the Huguenot scholar Joseph Scaliger (1540-1609), he played an important part in the Republic of Letters and the confessional polemics of his day. Delrio''s publications after his admission to the Society of Jesus (the Disquisitiones included) marked a significant contribution to the intellectual culture of th

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Book SynopsisThis Very Short Introduction offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels - exploring their origins, their discovery, and discussing how the various texts have been interpreted both by the Church and beyond. Looking at texts from the Gospels from Nag Hammadi to the Dialogues with the Risen Saviour, Paul Foster shows how the apocryphal gospels reflect the diversity that existed within early Christianity, and examines the extent to which they can be used to reconstruct an accurate portrait of the historical Jesus. Including discussions of controversies and case-studies such as the alleged hoax surrounding the discovery of Secret Mark, Foster concludes that the non-canonical texts, considered in the correct context, offer us an important window on the vibrant and multi-faceted face of early Christianity. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade Review"Very Short" could just as truthfully be described as "Very Informative"... Illuminating and accessible. * Methodist Recorder *He writes with elegance and clarity, and presents... complex arguments... with simplicity and grace. * John Drane, Baptist Times *Fascinating reading. * David Sexton, Evening Standard *Table of Contents1. The Apocryphal Gospels - What's in a Name? ; 2. The 'Gospels' from Nag Hammadi ; 3. The Infancy Gospels ; 4. Gospels set during the Earthly Life of Jesus ; 5. Secret Revelations and Post-Resurrection Dialogues ; 6. Insights from the Non-Canonical Gospels ; Further Reading ; Index

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Book Synopsis`For I do not seek to understand so that I may believe; but I believe so that I may understand. For I believe this also, that unless I believe, I shall not understand.'' Does God exist? Can we know anything about God''s nature? Have we any reason to think that the Christian religion is true? What is truth, anyway? Do human beings have freedom of choice? Can they have such freedom in a world created by God? These questions, and others, were ones which Anselm of Canterbury (c.1033-1109) took very seriously. He was utterly convinced of the truth of the Christian religion, but he was also determined to try to make sense of his Christian faith. Recognizing that the Christian God is incomprehensible, he also believed that Christianity is not simply something to be swallowed with mouth open and eyes shut. For Anselm, the doctrines of Christianity are an invitation to question, to think, and to learn. Anselm is studied today because his rigour of thought and clarity of writing place him among the greatest of theologians and philosophers. This translation provides readers with their first opportunity to read all of his most important works within the covers of a single volume. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Table of ContentsINCLUDES: LETTER TO ARCHBISHOP LANFRANC; MONOLOGIAN; PROSLOGION; PRO INSIPIENTE ON BEHALF OF THE FOOL) BY GAUNILO OF MARMOUTIERS; REPLY TO GAUNILO; ON TRUTH; ON FREE WILL; ON THE FALL OF THE DEVIL; ON THE INCARNATION OF THE WORD; WHY GOD BECAME MAN; ON THE VIRGIN CONCEPTION AND ORIGINAL SIN; ON THE PROCESSION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT; DE CONCORDIA (THE COMPATIBILITY OF GOD'S FOREKNOWLEDGE, PREDESTINATION AND GRACE WITH HUMAN FREEDOM; DE GRAMMATICO; PHILOSOPHICAL FRAGMENTS; INDEX

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Book SynopsisThomas Aquinas, an Italian Catholic priest in the early thirteeth century, is considered to be one of the great Christian thinkers who had, and who still has, a profound influence on Western thought. He was a controversial figure who was exposed and engaged in conflict. This Very Short Introduction looks at Aquinas in a historical context, and explores the Church and culture into which Aquinas was born. It considers Aquinas as philosopher, and looks at the relationship between philosophy and religion in the thirteenth century. Fergus Kerr, in this engaging and informative introduction, will make The Summa Theologiae, Aquinas''s greatest single work, accessible to new readers. It will also reflect on the importance of Thomas Aquinas in modern debates and asks why Aquinas matters now.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1. Life and formation ; 2. Works ; 3. Summa Theologiae: prima pars ; 4. Summa Theologiae: secunda pars ; 5. Summa Theologiae: tertila pars ; 6. Aftermath ; 7. Further reading

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Book SynopsisBeatrice''s Last Smile is a sweeping narrative history of the medieval west from the beginning of the third century to the beginning of the sixteenth. This book focuses on slow formation of Latin Christendom over a millennium in the aftermath of the disintegration of the western Roman Empire.Beatrice''s Last Smile is a sweeping narrative history of the medieval west from the beginning of the third century to the beginning of the sixteenth. The reader travels from the Mediterranean to the North Sea, from the Nile to the Volga, from north Africa to the central Asia, until finally ending in the Americas. Through a focus on slow formation of Latin Christendom over a millennium in the aftermath of the disintegration of the western Roman Empire, Beatrice''s Last Smile is a history of holiness which includes Judaism and the revelations of Muhammad. The narrative moves from the violence within fifth-century Britain and Gaul to the Hundred Years War between England and France, from the plague oTrade ReviewBeatrices Last Smile is undeniably well-researched. Pegg includes often marginalised groups, such as women and Jews, and the chapters on the later Middle Ages from the Albigensian Crusade to the Black Death are a particular highlight * Helen Carr, The Spectator *A fast-paced, cinematic, and sometimes wild ride through the Middle Ages. Expertly told vignettes, penetrating character studies, engaging walks through literary works, and periodic penetrating historical analyses-there is no other introduction to the Middle Ages quite like Beatrice's Last Smile. The book's countless short stories hang together in an intricate, delicate narrative structure, revealing a world of deep flaws and tremendous beauty and creating a reading experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. * Jay Rubenstein, author of Nebuchadnezzar's Dream *Mark Gregory Pegg offers a fresh, coherent, and entirely original vision of the western Middle Ages. The intensity of his engagement with a remarkable range and variety of primary sources, the boldness of his design, and the vigour of his prose combine the pace of a spirited charger with the depth and clarity of a timeless mosaic. * R. I. Moore, Professor Emeritus of History, Newcastle University *In some of the most beautiful word portraits I have ever read, Mark Gregory Pegg has crafted a history of the West (the later Roman Empire through the end of the Middle Ages) that will captivate readers. With precision and delicacy, the pages come alive with the spiritual yearnings of people so like ourselves in their desire for the good life and yet so different in how they conceived it and thought to achieve it. This book was almost impossible to put down. It is one of the major accomplishments of modern historical scholarship and in every way a tour de force. Pegg is the real thing, a genuine magister, and Beatrice's Last Smile is a masterpiece. * William C. Jordan, Dayton-Stockton Professor of History, Princeton University *The inclusion of such obscure figures is one of the greatest strengths of this book; accounts of little-known lives nestle alongside the stories of famous men such as Charlamagne and Chaucer. * Katherine Harvey, Church Times *Ambitious and luminous... This book is warmly recommended... Beatrice's Last Smile communicates a world connected to ours, yet brilliantly, beguilingly, strange. * TLS *

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Book SynopsisThe idea of saints and sainthood are familiar to all, irrelevant of religious faith. In this Very Short Introduction, Simon Yarrow looks at the origins, ideas, and definitions of sainthood, sanctity, and saints in the early Church, tracing their development in history and explaining the social roles saints played in the ancient, medieval, and modern worlds. Along the way Yarrow considers the treatment of saints as objects of literary and artistic expression and interpretation, and as examples of idealised male and female heroism, and compares Christian saints and holy figures to venerated figures in other religious cultures, including Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. He concludes by considering the experiences of devotees to saints, and looking at how saints continue to be a powerful presence in our modern world.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Inventing the saints 3: Sainthood in the Middle Ages 4: Early modern sainthood 5: Gendering the saints 6: Writing the saints 7: Globalizing the saints 8: Sainthood in a secular world 9: Experiencing the saints Further reading Index

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Book SynopsisIn this work, Cioran touches on nearly all the themes that preoccupied him during his writing career.

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Book SynopsisChallenges the long-held two-tier idea of religion that separated the religious practices of the sophisticated elites from those of the superstitious masses, instead arguing that the cult of the saints crossed boundaries and played a dynamic part in both the Christian faith and the larger world of late antiquity.Trade Review"Few historians have literally created their own periods of inquiry and their own subjects. Brown is one of these exceedingly rare spirits. To him we owe the creation of the age of late antiquity as a standard field of historical inquiry." (New York Review of Books)"

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Book SynopsisIn To Will and To Do, twentieth-century French thinker Jacques Ellul presented his landmark theological contribution, yet the full text has never before been available in English. Incorporating recent insights on Ellul, and benefitting from the discovery of a lost manuscript, this new publication remedies this, combining a fresh translation of Volume One with a first English translation of Volume Two. Together, the two volumes constitute the first part of Ellul''s planned four-part treatment of Christian ethics. In Volume One, Ellul examines the origin of the problem of Good and Evil, surveys the contemporary morality of Western society, and provocatively sketches the paradox of an impossible and yet necessary Christian ethics. In Volume Two, he carries this discussion forward, outlining the characteristics and conditions of Christian ethics, and analysing the relationship between ethics, the legal texts of the Bible, and dogmatic theology. He concludes by reimagining the theological use of the ''analogy of faith'' for scriptural interpretation. Throughout, Ellul remains in dialogue with Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Paul Ricoeur and others, helping to cement To Will and To Do as a major intervention in twentieth-century theological ethics.Trade Review'This is a landmark publication. This would be true if only for the vast improvement on a fifty-year-old translation and new scholarly apparatus. But the real buzz is that this first volume will be followed by a previously unavailable second volume of the work that Ellul himself understood as his theological masterwork. Jake Rollison masterfully explains why this book offers Christians today a wholly new, and genuinely exciting, Jacques Ellul.' - Brian Brock, University of Aberdeen 'Jacob Marques Rollison's careful and fluid translation of these two volumes of Ellul's introduction to Christian ethics does an immense service to the French scholar's English-language readers, both new and old. The provision of such a splendid edition of this previously fractured, abridged, and neglected work will allow Ellul's singular vision of the nature and task of Christian ethics to be considered afresh. That Ellul's 'ethics of witness' is increasingly angular to leading trends in the field of theological ethics only heightens its provocation and makes it restatement in these new volumes all the more welcome.' - Philip G. Ziegler, University of AberdeenTable of ContentsAcknowledgments | vii Translator's Introduction: Rediscovering Ellul's Theological Ethics | 1 A Note on the Translation | 13 Part I: Origins | 17 1 Knowledge of the Good | 19 2 The Good | 34 3 Morality Is of the Order of the Fall | 49 4 Morality Is of the Order of Necessity | 67 5 The Double Morality | 79 Part II: Morality of the World | 113 1 Diversity of Moralities | 118 2 Theoretical Moralities | 126 3 Values | 137 4 Lived Moralities | 151 5 The Attitude of Man toward Morality: Moralism and Immoralism | 162 6 Technical Morality | 172 Part III: The Impossibility and Necessity of a Christian Ethic | 183 1 The Impossibility of a Christian Ethic | 185 2 Historical Creation of Christian Moralities | 208 3 The Necessity of a Christian Ethic | 224 Bibliography | 243 Name Index | 247 Scripture Index | 251

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Book SynopsisA treasury of Catholic worship from ancient times to the present day.

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Book SynopsisOscar Romero: Prophet of Hope is a comprehensive account of the martyred Archbishop of San Salvador's incredible journey of holiness and courageous witness in the face of cruel state oppression. Historian Roberto Morozzo Della Rocca draws directly on previously unpublished documents some of which were used as evidence in the process leading to Romero's beatification in 2015 to write the most authoritative biography of Romero to date.Morozzo tells the complete story of Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, from his humble roots in Ciudad Barros, El Salvador, to his ordination in Rome and his eventual appointment as Archbishop of San Salvador. It weaves a sensitive account of Romero's character both public and private with a mature appraisal of his theology and unfailing commitment to the poor, marginalised and persecuted of Latin America. The final chapter describes Romero's movements and words during the final months, weeks and days that led to his martyrdom assassinated while celebrat

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Book SynopsisTeresa of Avila presents herself to us as a woman originally caught between her passion for the things of the world and an equal passion for God. Born to a marginalised family in sixteenth-century Spain, at the age of 20 she entered a Carmelite convent, surrendering totally to God and pursuing a life of contemplative prayer and intimate union with God. Teresa understood prayer as a living relationship with God, and wrote several books describing her discoveries and revelations about the Christ-centred life, including her Life and The Way of Perfection, from which the readings in this collection are drawn. She was canonized in 1622 and made a Doctor of the Church in 1970. Living Water offers short extracts from St Teresa's writings, arranged for daily devotional reading. First published in 1985, this wonderful collection has brought comfort and spiritual direction to tens of thousands of people around the world. This new edition curated by Fr Luke Penkett, archivist and librarian of

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Book SynopsisBy the mercy of God I am a Christian, by my deeds a great sinner, by calling a homeless wanderer of the lowliest origins, roaming from place to place. Here, see my belongings: a bag of dry crusts on my back and the Holy Bible in my breast pocket; that''s it.In 1884 there appeared in Russia a slim volume containing four short tales. They told of a pilgrim, a lone wanderer, led by his quiet curiosity and a deep spiritual longing to undertake a lifelong journey across the land. A folk hero, a figure familiar from the works of Tolstoy and Leskov, this gentle pilgrim and his simple story would soon travel the world - and would even, much later, traverse the pages of JD Salinger''s Franny and Zooey as the ''small pea-green cloth-bound book'' that Franny keeps close in her handbag. The pilgrim''s ancient journey takes him from a city monastery through forests, fields and the steppes of Siberia. He walks by day and by night, through rains and summer months, fin

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Book SynopsisBringing together over 1200 prayers, both classic and contemporary, this title offers a practical resource for Christians of various denominations.Trade ReviewHere is a treasure indeed: gems from every age, a mine of great prayers. Some of the jewels are known to us, some are antique and of great beauty, some very new and of recent making. Anyone who uses this book cannot fail to be enriched. * The Revd Canon David Adam *A splendid anthology of prayer . . . The mixture is rich, spreading across all centuries and needs. * Home and Family *All those who search for refreshing in prayer will want to avail themselves of this resource. * Baptist Times *I have often been thrilled at what I have found [here] . . . Leaders of prayer groups would find The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer very useful indeed, as would anyone who is responsible for a more informal type of service. It could also be fruitfully used as an aid to private prayer. * Catholic Herald *

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Book SynopsisShort chapters written in an accessible and popular style explore key issues of belief and their practical outworking in daily life. Anecdotes and reflections backed by Tom Wright's deep biblical knowledge are presented in an easily digestible form.Trade Review'Wright reminds us that Christian faith is neither a mere assent to certain facts nor a sentimental embrace of religious identity. Instead, Christian faith is always determined by its object. The size of our faith is not what matters, but the greatness of the God who has accepted us because of Christ's work on our behalf.' -- Christianity Today'Anchored solidly in Scripture, Wright's book is easy to read, using helpful illustrations and analogies to support his explanations. This will make fantastic small-group material.' -- CBA Retailers Resources'Again and again, Tom Wright manages to produce books which are a joy and inspiration to read.' -- Church Times

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Book SynopsisTom Wright has completed a series of guides to all the books of the New Testament, each with his own translation of the text. Each short passage is followed by a commentary with helpful background information. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.

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Book Synopsisintroduction to prayer and the spiritual life in the tradition of Ignatius Loyola.Trade ReviewThe journeys, struggles and insights of two great spiritual pilgrims – Ignatius Loyola and Mary Ward – are skilfully woven together here to invite today’s pilgrims into their own Ignatian adventure. Gemma’s own knowledge and love of both of these wise guides shines through these pages as she offers us a map for our own journey that is deeply grounded, practical and real. An excellent and very readable companion through Lent, and far beyond. -- Margaret Silf, author and spiritual explorerLearning to pray drawing on contemplation is vital today to be able to discern God speaking through the details of your lives. To sustain a depth of faith in our challenging world, we need forms of prayer to maintain a rich and deeply resourcing spiritual life infused by the love of God. In this wonderful book, Sr Gemma explores and unpacks the method of prayer developed by St Ignatius in a way that makes this profound approach to prayer of the Jesuits accessible to those who want to get serious about their prayer life. I highly recommend this book if you are hungry and seeking to encounter and discover God in a deeper way. -- Ian Mobsby, Anglican priest, writer, speaker and Prior, Wellspring New Monastic Community, Peckham, South LondonIf you are looking for insightful and encouraging spiritual reading for Lent (or any other time), you have found your book! Grounding the spiritual in the practical, Simmonds invites us to be pilgrims in the company of Jesus, Ignatius and Mary Ward. Learning from them along the way, we discover our own path to greater faith, hope, and love. -- Kevin O’Brien, SJ, author of The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in daily life, and Dean, Jesuit School of Theology, Santa Clara University, California

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Book SynopsisPerfect reading for the season of Lent, and a brilliant resource for the whole of the lectionary year, this introduction to Matthew’s Gospel is full of inspiration and encouragement for today.Trade ReviewThis inspiring and challenging book takes the reader on a deep spiritual journey through the Gospel of Matthew . . . A key resource for anyone with an interest in finding out more about Jesus. -- Revd Claire Robertson, Lordsbridge Team Vicar, Diocese of ElyElaine Storkey leads us gently and winsomely through Matthew's Gospel to meet with Jesus . . . This book is down-to-earth, accessible, illuminating. I loved it. -- The Right Reverend Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster'Whether you are familiar with Matthew or approaching it for the first time, I can't think of a better book to read on this Gospel. Storkey's inspirational account of Jesus is a fresh invitation to meet him today.' -- Andrew Fellows, former Chair of L'Abri Fellowship and Director of L'Abri UK, now Director of Apologetics for Christian Heritage and Pastor at Panton Street Church, Cambridge

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Book SynopsisRuth Valerio's book is perfect for individuals and groups to think, reflect, pray and be challenged together.' JUSTIN WELBY, from the ForewordTrade ReviewRuth Valerio’s book is perfect for individuals and groups to think, reflect, pray and be challenged together. -- Justin Welby, from the ForewordAn arresting and thought-provoking book, brilliantly conceived . . . by turns beautiful and sobering, encouraging and challenging. -- Pete Wilcox, Bishop of SheffieldTimely and on point [with] fine use of examples from a global perspective. -- Rachel Mann * Church Times *Ruth Valerio is a true pioneer . . . This book brings us all the benefit of her hard-won experience and applied faith, and will be an essential resource for all concerned to live the whole of their lives to God's glory and for the healing of his creation. -- Peter Harris, A Rocha on ‘L’ is for LifestyleOffers a challenge that none of us can ignore. Buy it, read it, and make a difference. -- Elaine Storkey, Theologian, author and social scientist on ‘L’ is for LifestyleThanks to Ruth Valerio we have a new resource to help us live better, more just, more beautiful lives. -- Shane Claiborne, author and activist on Just LivingProphetic . . . an important book, as key as Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger was forty years ago. * The Reader on Just Living *A book that is as inspiring as it is challenging. * Methodist Recorder on Just Living *An enjoyable and informative read. [Ruth] cheerfully guides the reader through the different sections of the book in a down-to-earth kind of way, which is appealing. * Together Magazine on Just Living *

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Book SynopsisRemember is a warm and uplifting look at the Scriptural importance of remembering answered prayers, showing how such reflection paints a picture of who God is and helps us to greater maturity in prayer.

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Book SynopsisThe Robot Will See You Now by John Wyatt and Stephen N. Williams explores developments in artificial intelligence and robotics, and considers how Christians can prepare for the challenges they pose.Trade ReviewOffers an array of insights from some of the world’s leaders in healthcare, employment, security, and the arts [in] a beautifully written, concise treatise . . . perfect for the casual reader. * Christianity on THE ROBOT WILL SEE YOU NOW *A real treasure: encouraging, heart-warming, informative and sensible. It answers the concern of many Christian doctors that the will o’ the wisp of medical imperialism has led the Christian community astray into excessive medicalisation of the process of dying, to the detriment of spiritual and family matters. This is a book for everyone, which will change souls for the better. -- Andrew Sims, Past President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus of the University of Leeds on DYING WELL (IVP, 2018)The book's brilliance lies in the effortless way John blends deep biblical insight, long experience of compassionately accompanying the old, middle-aged, young and very young through their death, world-class medical expertise, and clear-eyed cultural critique of the way over-medicalisation has worked to strip dying of its potential to nourish spiritual growth, relational healing and enriching leave-taking. Full of careful, wise practical advice for the dying, and for all those involved, what emerges is a gentle, unsentimental, moving and liberating gift to us all. -- Mark Greene is Executive Director at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity on DYING WELL (IVP, 2018)We can ask for no wiser nor honest, practical and compassionate guide. -- Timothy Dudley-Smith on DYING WELL (IVP, 2018)

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Book SynopsisMORE > Change is a short Bible study book that is packed full of wisdom on navigating change well in a world full of flux.Trade Review‘Change is definitely not always easy . . . Sarah reminds us of the beauty of change and the way the Lord carries us through different seasons of our lives, which is so necessary.’ -- Adrienne Camp, singer-songwriter and author of In Unison and Even Me‘As I read this book, I found it refreshing, encouraging, honest and inspiring to embrace change with grace, seeing God’s guiding hand in it all. This is not a shallow read. It has depth, content and practical application for everyone. I know you will be blessed by time spent in its pages.’ -- Scott Cunningham, Worship Pastor, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa‘Sarah Yardley is one of the most thoughtful, reflective and engaging leaders I know. She reads widely, thinks deeply and has written a book on one of the most pressing issues of our time.’ -- Pete Greig, 24-7 Prayer International and Emmaus Road Church‘If a young person asked me to point them in the direction of someone on fire in their faith, navigating constant change with Jesus and who would be a great example to follow, I would point them straight to Sarah Yardley. This book offers such an example and is packed full of practical wisdom on how to embrace the lifechanging adventure of following an unchanging God.’ -- Pete Hughes, Senior Pastor of King’s Cross Church (KXC) in London and author of All Things New‘By sharing her own experiences of change alongside a wealth of profound biblical reflections, Sarah has gifted us with a timely, wise and joy-filled book that reveals the transforming yet unchanging hope of Jesus in an ever-changing world.’ -- Ben Jack, Global Head of Advance and author of My Lord and My God‘With weight and power, Sarah’s words will transform not just your mind but also your heart. Knowledge is available, but revelation is fought for. Sarah shares her revelation with us, and our lives are transformed by her wisdom. I devoured her book!’ -- Bianca Juarez Olthoff, speaker, pastor and bestselling author of How to Have Your Life Not Suck‘Anyone in their twenties and thirties will be in a series of life-changing events and decisions, and this little book will be a great companion for the journey.’ -- Miriam Swanson, Fusion Movement

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Book SynopsisSomething You Once Knew is an innovative, thought-provoking future classic that offers reflections on finding your own unique voice and how to use it amid the chaos and confusion of modern-day life.Trade Review'Josh is a friend I trust, and he's a truth-teller, a heart revealer, and a soul searcher, so to say I was excited to read this book is an understatement. I am delighted to report that every single page is a gift to your soul. It made my heart soar, my brain engage, and it made tears spontaneously fall from my eyes as I nodded along in agreement. 'Something you once knew' will make you want to embrace every ounce of creativity you have inside and turn it into a piece of art, but importantly, it will show you that you already have the courage to reveal it to the world. Every human should read this masterpiece (and I don't call it that lightly) as I honestly think it has the ability to make us all better people.' -- Zoe Clark-Coates MBE 'Joshua Luke Smith is both a skilled poet and a dangerous dreamer. His whole aura emanates a deep and sincere hopefulness and just like Joshua himself, every line of this wonderful book is dangerously hopeful.' -- Carlos A. Rodriguez, Founder of The Happy Givers 'Joshua Luke Smith writes with an electric heart-on-sleeve honesty that makes me feel like I'm reconnecting with a long-lost friend. Page after page I feel the stirring of a mysterious wonder that I'm afraid I'd long forgotten.' -- John Mark Mcmillan 'Joshua Luke Smith has given us a beautiful book. With the skill of an artist, the heart of a disciple, and the vision of prophet, he invites us to encounter the grace of God in a way that stokes the deeper fire our hearts are aching for in these broken time. What a gift.' -- Jon Tyson, Author and Pastor 'Joshua writes so as to let no word fall to the ground. Something You Once Knew is void of any throwaway thoughts and sentiments, as Josh gently piques the appetite for forgotten practices you want to re-cultivate, and new habits you want to form. Josh's stories and unpacking of his thoughts unfold in a way that demanded me to slow the pace of reading, so as to grasp the fullness of each concept and invitation. I didn't want to miss anything. This slowing down, for me was the exhale I needed in a world full of words and ideas hurled around at the greatest of speeds. This book is confronting without being exposing, it's challenging without pointing the finger. Something You Once Knew for me has become a book I want to re-read periodically, when I need my North Star to shine a bit brighter in the sky, or when I need to remember my deeper why's, and when I want to strengthen my desire for the road less travelled.' -- Bianca Rose - Singer-Songwriter 'Joshua reminds me that in dark times, wonder keeps our minds open, engagement keeps our hands open, and reconciliation keeps our hearts open. The impulse to shut down is strong these days but the well-told story shared by a beautiful poet may yet outshine our dismay. Thanks, Josh -I needed this.' -- Bradley Jersak, Dean of Theolgoy & Culture St. Stephen's University, New Brunswick 'Joshua's tone and message communicates a wisdom that can only come from first-hand experience. The grace and poetic writing within this book will stay with you for ever' -- Propaganda, Author, Poet, Political Activist

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Book SynopsisWritten by the author who is internationally regarded as a dean of New Testament scholars.Trade Review"Breathtaking! Raymond E. Brown's The Death of the Messiah crowns two millennia of Christian scholarship pondering the 'scandal of the crucifixion.' Brown has once again demonstrated his position as Father, Rabbi and teacher to us all."—Burton L. Visotzky, Jewish Theological Seminary of America"The supreme achievement of a deeply pastoral scholar."—Sandra M. Schneiders, Jesuit School of Theology and Graduate Theological Union"The benchmark by which any future study of the Passion Narratives will be measured."—John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame"These volumes are a treasure that spans the ages."—Phyllis Trible, Wake Forest University Divinity School

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Book SynopsisOswald Chambers, the renowned theologian and writer of My Utmost for His Highest, offers a devotional to help believers deepen their relationship with Christ.

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Book SynopsisConcentrate on the biblical author''s message as it unfolds.Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God''s Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of each passage, the ZECNT unpacks: The key message. The author''s original translation. An exegetical outline. Verse-by-verse commentary. Theology in application. While primarily designed for those with a basic knowledge of biblical Greek, all who strive to understand and teach the New Testament will benefit from the depth, format, and scholarship of these volumes.

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Book SynopsisWhy chasing after expressive individualism, experiences, and desires always fails to deliver on its promise of happiness.Today we are told to be true to ourselves, look within for answers, and follow our hearts. But when we put our own happiness first, we experience record-breaking levels of aimlessness, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Self-centeredness always fails to deliver the fulfillment we''re seeking.In Don''t Follow Your Heart, Thaddeus Williams debunks the ten commandments of self-worship, which include popular propaganda, like: #liveyourbestlife: Thou shalt always act in accord with your chief end—to glorify and enjoy yourself forever. #followyourheart: Thou shalt obey your emotions at all costs. #yolo: Thou shalt pursue the rush of boundary-free experience.  Williams builds a case that this type of self-worship is not authentic, satisfying, orTrade Review'Don't Follow Your Heart is a bold, timely, and enjoyable read. Williams takes the top ten common 'commandments' permeating our culture and systematically shows how they each lead (surprisingly) to misery and brokenness. This is a book I will be recommending wholeheartedly to the next generation.' * Sean McDowell, Ph.D. apologetics professor at Biola University, popular YouTuber, author of A Rebel’s Manifesto *'Don't Follow Your Heart is filled with truths that lay bare the theological, philosophical, and logical failures of today's self-worship religion. Williams writes with a wit and relatability that make this book a joy to read. If I could put it into the hands of every Christian high school student, I would!' * Natasha Crain, speaker, podcaster, and author of four books including Faithfully Different *'In Don't Follow Your Heart, Thaddeus Williams challenges us to break the self-worship commandments that promise freedom but deliver captivity. I appreciate the bold urgency of this call. Following the herd is leading our generation off a cliff. Maybe a little heresy can do us a lot of good.' * Collin Hansen, editor in chief of The Gospel Coalition, host of Gospelbound, and author of Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation *'Thaddeus Williams skillfully dismantles the ten commandments of self worship and shows us a better way. Don't Follow Your Heart is a wonderfully biblical guidebook for those who desire full, meaningful, and counter-cultural lives--lives with God at the very center.' * Uche Anizor, associate professor of theology, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, author of the award-winning Overcoming Apathy *'The fear of missing out (#FOMO) and self-worship began in the garden. Instead of bearing God's image as witnesses of his majesty, we have become imposters who bear witness to our own kingdoms. Thaddeus Williams exposes the futility of self-worship with kingdom of God-aligned correctives that reflect God's glory and his commitment to redeem us. Read this book expectantly. You won't be disappointed.' * Joanne Jung, Ph.D., associate dean of online education and faculty development and professor of biblical and theological studies, Biola University *'Today's ascendent religion--a new orthodoxy--derives from malformed self-love and expressive individualism and includes a new ethical code: following your heart. Gratefully, Thaddeus Williams here provides a calm, careful, and cogent cure rooted, not in Self, but in Savior, the One who created and loved us, the One who made our hearts for Him, the One who truly has just authority and thereby does all things right. Following one's heart will cause us to flinch in fear, being forever trapped in dead end comparisons and endless strivings to both 'follow our hearts' but also 'be like Mike.' Christ liberates us so that under His gentle yoke we no longer flinch in fear but can flourish in faith. By NOT following our hearts, we gain the heart of God. Dr. Williams illustrates the way to do so in this key and needed volume. Don't follow your heart; instead, follow my advice and read this book - twice!' * Jeffery J. Ventrella, J.D., Ph.D., architect, The Blackstone Legal Fellowship *'With the publication of Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, Professor Williams established himself as a leading evangelical philosophical Theologian with a tender heart for Jesus and others. He also possesses a keen eye for the hot-button issues in culture that are undermining unbelievers and believers alike. Now comes Don't Follow Your Heart, a penetrating book if insights that get deep into the heart of the emotional and spiritual suffering ubiquitous in our society. Not content to identify the fundamental problems, Williams goes on to provide us with ways to spot a set of problems in our own lives and practical steps to set them aside and live a more flourish biblical life. The book is deep but quite accessible and fun to read. I strongly recommend this book.' * JP Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University and author of A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles *

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Book SynopsisIn our culture today, the preoccupation over self-identity--or who we are--is hard to ignore. But the pursuit of self-understanding has been a recurring theme throughout human history. How many times have you asked yourself, Who am I?The desire to answer this question--whether it manifests in self-enhancement strategies or self-serving biases--is part of being human. Yet, through a Biblical lens, we know something has gone terribly wrong with our human nature. Brokenness happened when sin separated us from our Creator God, and the answers we seek are only obtainable when we reconnect with him.Using the Gospel-Centered Integrative Framework for Therapy developed at Redeemer Counseling Services, Judy Cha explains: The human desire for an identity The role of shame and hurt in shaping who we think we are Self-redemption, and why it doesn''t work The Gospel as God''s rescue plan for a lost humanityTrade Review'Who am I? It's an age-old question we all ask, a quest for which we all want an answer. In our modern world, we are told to look inside, search yourself, you be you--but Judy Cha knows better. In Who You Are, Judy points to the ancient Scriptures containing timeless truths about our God-given identity. Read her look into the biblical remedy to our contemporary ailment, and learn who you are.' * Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of Not a Fan and When Your Way Isn’t Working *'A timely invitation back to our identity in Christ in a cultural season that overemphasizes the therapeutic self apart from God. Judy Cha carefully acknowledges the multifaceted complexities of the soul from a biblical and psychological perspective, not shying away from the realities of our survival strategies that keep us stuck and provides a framework for internalizing the gospel. This was a refreshing read, and I highly recommend it for anyone hungry to remember who they are in light of the gospel.' * Colleen Ramser, licensed professional counselor, Colleen Ramser Counseling *'Dr. Judy Cha's Who You Are is a most welcome contribution to a discussion that will only continue to intensify in importance--namely, 'How do we minister the gospel effectively to individuals shaped by wounds incurred in an increasingly diverse and complex world?' For years Dr. Cha has led a group of New York City counselors who are astute to the insights of evidence-based psychotherapy but animated to the core by their love for Jesus Christ, their trust in his Word, and their conviction that his gospel is powerful to liberate, heal, and restore. In this volume she pulls back the curtain on their insights and methods. The included optional exercises give readers an opportunity to experience healing along the way.' * Dr. Jay Harvey, assistant professor of pastoral theology and executive director, Reformed Theological Seminary, New York City *'For Christians seeking to understand the world around us and their own emotional struggles, this book is a gift. Dr. Cha takes complex psychological material and makes it accessible and compelling. She argues persuasively that theology matters in our lives and particularly in our experience with feelings, but she doesn't stop there. She goes on to demonstrate what can be done about it. This is a tool kit for spiritual and psychological growth. Dr. Cha offers her heart and her years of experience as a therapist listening to people's pain, distress, and self-shaming. She tackles the why of these common human dilemmas and presses on to offer a path toward healing and release in changing how we see God and God's redemption project, seeking to restore us to a relationship rooted not in our efforts to be successful, but in the wide expanse of God's love and grace. Take time to read this book slowly and thoughtfully. Allow Judy to help you see yourself and your world through a new lens.' * Gwen M. White, PsyD, director, Circle Counseling, Philadelphia, and professor emeritus, Eastern University *'Identity formation is not just one of the 'big issues' of our time, but because identity is, by implication, central to who we are, it is the lens through which we see all other issues. Who You Are is an outstanding book to help us navigate a way forward in this important and emotionally charged area. Judy Cha writes with a rare blend of gracious insight honed through 10,000 counselling sessions and gospel truth applied in an integrated and thoughtful way. She is particularly adept at giving tools to the reader to help bridge the stubborn gap between head and heart so that the gospel takes root in our identity. The book also makes important points for the church to engage with on the integration between body and mind in pastoral care, as well as the destructive nature of shame as a distinct corollary to guilt. Whether you are a counsellor seeking to develop in this vital area of identity or a layperson wanting to live free from shame, knowing more fully the grace of Jesus Christ, this book really is a must-read.' * Pete Nicholas, senior pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church Downtown *'If you think psychotherapy isn't deep enough or biblical counseling isn't helpful, this book is for you. Judy brings the best of both together to get to the heart of what needs to be fixed in our broken lives. The answer is wise and clinically researched and gives hope to all through a new identity in Christ. Judy is an exceptional counselor, and this book shows why. Her wisdom, compassion, humility, and experience are found on every page. Her model developed at Redeemer Counseling over the past three decades combines the best of sound biblical theory and carefully researched therapy. The GIFT approach enables lasting change at every level of a person's identity in Christ.' * Andrew Field, pastor, Redeemer Church West Side *'Judy Cha's Who You Are will immediately strike a chord with you. Cha puts her finger on a timeless human problem we all struggle with: What is our identity? Cutting through the cultural noise with biblical precision and compassion, Cha helps us navigate biblically faithful ways to understand ourselves and our situation. Because of her long and deep service in the counseling community, I thought at first glance the book might be specifically for counselors and those we speak with, but after a thorough reading, I'm convinced this is a book every human being should read and take in.' * Jonathan D. Holmes, executive director, Fieldstone Counseling *'Our perception of who we are and whose we are affects every area of our lives, both positively and negatively. This much-needed book will help you identify the why behind your struggles and how to move forward in truth and freedom.' * Ben Bennett, author, content creator, director of Resolution Movement *'Shame tells a story about us: what we have done, what has been done to us, and who we are. The gospel also tells a story that covers our shame and gives us a new identity. Who You Are takes us through a biblical process of transformation grounded in decades of practice at Redeemer Counseling Services. I can tell you this approach of facing your pain and internalizing the gospel will require a lot of hard work, but it is filled with hope and healing that you may not even be able to imagine now. Therefore, I recommend the life-giving process this book offers to us.' * Dr. Bruce O’Neil, pastor, Redeemer Church LSQ *'The work of Redeemer Counseling Center, spanning decades, has been a lifeline to thousands of New Yorkers experiencing the transformative power of the gospel. Under Judy Cha, the counseling center has grown to be an institution that is critical to the mission and health of gospel renewal in New York. Judy's leadership and work in the field has paved the way for gospel-centered clinical therapy in ways the Christian counseling world has long needed. This book not only unpacks gospel-centered clinical therapy but also beautifully weaves in Judy's personal narrative and her own work in fully experiencing her identity in Christ. The book is the culmination of the collective wisdom and research of Judy's counseling team and staff.' * Mai Hariu-Powell, executive director, the New York Project, Redeemer City to City *'This book is a journey that delves into the depth of who we are. It unravels the intricacies of our true identities while not missing the shaping influences we have had along the way. The book skillfully addresses core issues with biblical wisdom, equipping you to know and understand yourself while giving you a roadmap to true healing found in deeply connecting with God through your identity in Christ.' * Eliza Huie, LCPC, director of counseling at McLean Bible Church *'Using her personal experience and decades of work as a counselor, Judy Cha tells us how to find our true identity and greater intimacy with God. She shows us how to discover and gain freedom from our deep idols and how to be healed through the gospel of grace. She demonstrates how wholeness is found only in Christ as she reveals the hidden dangers found in our own self-defeating strategies. Cha is a wise and courageous guide who shows us that we can know who we are only in relationship with God and others and also shows us how we can give that gift to others.' * Michelle Lee-Barnewall, affiliate professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and author of A Longing to Belong *'What is wrong with us? I often have this thought when reading the news, playing sports, driving home, watching a movie, or even listening to my own family. Our world is broken, and I am part of the problem. In Who You Are, seasoned counselor Judy Cha reveals the real problem and unveils the ultimate solution. There is only one thing that can make us right--the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read this book and find out who you are.' * Caleb Kaltenbach, bestselling author of Messy Grace and Messy Truth *'Who You Are is a book for our times. Many are feeling the hopelessness of an unstable identity and a disconnection from God in an unstable world. Judy Cha guides us through today's difficult emotional terrain of countless 'triggering' events and longing for a certainty that won't annihilate who we are. She does so using the timeless truths of God's Word, hard-won lessons of her immigrant experience as a child, many years of counseling experience and access to sound psychological and brain research. This book is jargon free. It echoes Tim Keller's grace-filled teaching. It can be understood by Christian and non-Christian alike. I see now how my own lay counseling--and my self-counseling too!--have not gone to the root of the problems we all suffer from. For example, buried pain/shame coupled with Band-Aid solutions we reach for unconsciously. If you are willing to start the pathway Judy lays out, please do it! You will find the gospel of Christ moving from your head to your heart in transformative hope-filled ways. It will be worth every bit of your investment in yourself.' * Lourine A. Clark, executive coach and management consultant *'Wise, personal, and practical, Judy Cha's beautiful book will awaken you to an experience of God's love so you are freed from shame and empowered to live with greater wholeness, joy, and lightness of being.' * Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church, Vancouver, and author of Now I Become Myself *

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Book SynopsisDiscover profound insight into God''s attributes and learn practical ways to live a God-centered life that bridges the gap between abstract theology and awe-inspiring devotion. The chief reason we exist is to glorify and enjoy God. But for many, God remains a vague cloud of cosmic kindness, a super-sized projection of ourselves into the sky, or an impossible-to-please killjoy. Who is God, really? Who is this being we should thank for our next breath? Written in the great tradition of classic discipleship works like A. W. Tozer''s The Pursuit of God, J.I. Packer''s Knowing God, and R.C. Sproul''s The Holiness of God, this discipleship guide stands out as our generation''s invitation to good theology that yields profound, reverent, God-centered living. Bestselling author of Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth invites you live a more theologically robust and biblical life as you

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