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Book SynopsisAccessible Guide from Bestselling Author for Embracing the Prophetic CallingInternationally respected prophet and bestselling author James W. Goll offers a readable, practical approach to the prophetic gifting. Centered around a unique, hands-on 21-day guide, he helps believers develop the intimacy with God essential to hearing his voice clearly and correctly--and then proclaiming his words faithfully.Through illustrations from his own life and those of John, Daniel, and Ezekiel, Goll exposes common misconceptions, the successes and failures of gifted people throughout church history, and wisdom from the trenches of the prophetic. Devotional prayers and reflection questions follow each chapter. A must-have resource for those in prophetic ministry and all who work with them.

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Book SynopsisChange the Way You Think about LeadershipAt the age of thirty-three, Dr. Albert Mohler became the youngest president in the 164-year history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the driving force behind the school''s transformation into a thriving institution with an international reputation characterized by a passionate conviction for truth. In the process he became one of the most important and prominent Christian voices in contemporary culture.What will it take to transform your leadership? Effective leaders need more than administrative skills and vision. They need to be able to change the hearts and minds of those they lead. Leadership like this requires passionate beliefs that can stand up to pressure from without and within. In this updated edition Dr. Mohler has added a new introduction and conclusion based on an additional 10 years of leadership. He has also completely rewritten the chapter

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Book SynopsisLloyd-Jones draws out the timeless truths from Christ's prayer in the garden just before he was betrayed (John 17), highlighting our union with Christ, assurance of salvation, and confidence in the love and grace of God. Now available in paperback and a redesigned cover.

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Book SynopsisA new edition of John Wimber's popular manual on combining the proclamation of the gospel with a demonstration of its power.

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Book SynopsisThis anonymous fourteenth-century text is the glory of English mysticism, and one of the most practical and useful guides to finding union with God ever written. Carmen Acevedo Butcher’s new translation is the first to bring the text into a modern English idiom—while remaining strictly faithful to the meaning of the original Middle English. The Cloud of Unknowing consists of a series of letters written by a monk to his student or disciple, instructing him (or her) in the way of Divine union. Its theology is presented in a way that is remarkably easy to understand, as well as practical, providing advice on prayer and contemplation that anyone can use. Previous translations of the Cloud have tended to veil its intimate, even friendly tone under medieval-sounding language. Carmen Butcher has boldly brought the text into language as appealing to modern ears as it was to its original readers more than five hundred years ago. Also included in the volume is the companion work attributed to the same anonymous author, The Book of Privy Counsel, which contains further advice for approaching God in a way that emphasizes real experience rather than human knowledge.

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Book SynopsisDavis brings cultural and historical colour to the task of interpreting one of the most studied parts of the Bible. The lessons in 2 Samuel from the life of Israel, and David in particular, have obvious modern parallels. Davis writes with a pastor’s heart AND the incisive brain of a respected theologian specialising in the Old Testament texts.Trade Review"Writers will say, Why can't I write like that? Scholars, Why am I not so well read? Expositors, Why didn't I see it all like that too? And readers will join in unanimous praise for a great feast of biblical truth made so digestible, garnished with so many apt illustrations and always focused on the God of all Grace. I have lost count of the number of titbits transferred to my notebooks for future use!" -- Alec Motyer ((1924–2016) Well known Bible expositor and commentary writer)"He combines the depth of understanding of a thorough-going Old Testament scholar with the breadth of insight of a biblical theologian and the perception of a preacher well used to addressing contemporary audiences to provide us with a commentary that brings the preaching potential of these books to life." -- Mark Johnston, Banner of Truth Magazine (Minister, Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cardiff, Wales)"Such sensitivity to the biblical theology of the text is a crucial correction to much of modern exposition...Reading the commentary is itself a devotional exercise." -- John W. Hilder in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society on Davis' commentary writing skills.... merits a five-star rating. This book is everything a commentary ought to be... preachers, Bible group leaders and belivers eager to understand 2 Samuel should sell their shirt to purchase this excellent commentary!H -- The Banner of Truth Magazine

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Book SynopsisIn this classic volume available now once again, Jay Haley in the controversial title article proposes an original interpretation of the Bible analyzing Jesus's actions as a man trying to build a mass movement to topple a power structure. Using wit and wry humour, Haley in the other essays discusses such topics as: what it takes to be schizophrenic; the art and technique required to have an awful marriage; and how to be an awful therapist. His rationale for a directive therapy is the subject of other essays.

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Book SynopsisDigging for Diamonds explores 12 key facets which help you understand your unique God-given gifts and how you can live a valuable, purposeful life. Are you tired of living on planet shallow? Have you realised that there is nothing super about superficial? If so, then it's time to get real! What is hidden matters. What you can't see always shapes what you can see. And this is true for us too. God doesn't want us to be shallow people, so no matter how impressive (or not) we appear to be, it's what happens beneath the surface that matters most of all. So, it's worth digging a bit deeper to find out what is really valuable. Often it is in the hidden and slightly messy places where we find the greatest treasure of all. It's in the darkness that we often find diamonds. This book looks at 12 different facets of diamonds and the lessons we can learn from them, such as being unique but flawed, being resilient, knowing our value, being transformed and becoming a prism through which transformation happens. Cathy Madavan will in turns make you laugh and make you think. As you read and reflect on each chapter you will be challenged to move past the surface and to really dig deep into the treasure beneath the surface in your own life. You may well be richer than you realise. Content Benefits: Digging for Diamonds encourages us to dig deeper and discover more of the life-transforming treasures of our identity, strength, character and purpose that God has already placed within us - right where we are. Helps you to find the treasure hidden in the messiness of life Encourages you to be brave and move beyond the culture of shallowness to authenticity Uses the metaphor of diamonds to deliver life lessons Each chapter includes a Bible reading, teaching, questions and a prayer Studies themes such as identity and purpose Perfect for quiet times or discipleship groups as well as personal use Will encourage you to see that you are precious to God Gain a deeper understanding of your unique God-given identity and gifts Encourages you to live a valuable, purposeful life Written in an engaging and accessible style that is suitable for all to understand A perfect gift for any occasion to inspire friends, family or loved ones to dig deeper into God's truths Ideal inspirational gift for women A 40 Day Devotional companion is also available to explore the themes in more detail Audiobook narrated by author available Cathy Madavan is a regular speaker at events including New Wine and Spring Harvest Binding - Paperback Pages - 224 Publisher - Authentic Media

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Book SynopsisA refreshing and practical introduction to Christian meditation by a renowned speaker, writer and retreat leader, with 46 daily Lenten reflections on relevant Gospel passages.Trade ReviewIn Sensing God, Laurence Freeman takes us through the difficult desert days of Lent with extraordinary clarity and depth . . . For me as an artist, Laurence’s teaching on Christian meditation has given me a daily practice and with it has come about a change in perception and my studio work. It has helped me to embrace the intimacy and emptiness of silence that I find so important. On Holy Thursday he says, "We will not be able to touch reality unless we allow it to touch us." Much of the creative endeavour is about that touch, and the journey of meditation leads us towards it. -- Catherine Goodman, artist and Artistic Director of the Royal Drawing SchoolAll great religions have deeply rooted traditions of prayer, atonement and renewal. In Sensing God, Father Laurence takes us on a Christian journey of meditation that enriches and deepens the forty days of Lent. For Christians, this book will make a precious and gentle companion . . . Non-Christians will find deep and clear wisdom in his commentaries . . . They beam compassion and will help all of us re-centre ourselves in this age of obsessive self-centeredness. -- Philipp Hildebrand, Vice-Chairman, BlackRockLaurence Freeman has the ability to say profound and revelatory things in simple sentences, and a convincing voice that could only come from a very clear place within. This is a rich feast that will not just feed but might just transform the reader. -- Richard Rohr OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe practice of meditation has enabled me to experience work as a form of service and life as a process of growth. In Sensing God, Father Laurence Freeman provides us with a practical – yet profound – roadmap for this inward journey. -- Sean Hagan, Member, WCCM Guiding Board, and General Counsel, International Monetary FundLent calls us to repentance and conversion. In my experience, meditation offers an ongoing process of personal transformation, into the person that God calls us to be. -- Ng Kok Song, Chairman, Avanda, and former Chief Investment Officer, GSICA helpful devotional resource. -- Paul Beasley-Murray * Ministry Today *

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Book SynopsisOffers a magisterial response to the spate of criticism directed at the author for his theology of justification.Trade Review"This sprightly and gracious, yet robust, work is Tom Wright's carefully argued and scripturally based response to those who think that he has deeply misunderstood Paul's doctrine of justification... This is definitely one of the most exciting and significant books that I have read this year... Strongly commended! Professor I. Howard Marshall, University of Aberdeen 'Paul's gospel of God's reconciling, world-transforming grace has no more ardent and eloquent exponent in our time than Tom Wright. If his detractors read this book carefully, they will find themselves engaged in close exegesis of Paul's letters, and they will be challenged to join Wright in grappling with the deepest logic of Paul's message... Wright's sweeping, incisive sketch of Paul's thought, set forward in this book, will help us all in that task.' Professor Richard B. Hays, the Divinity School, Duke University"

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Book SynopsisLearn the answers to some of your most pressing questions about Christianity in bestselling author Lee Strobel’s The Case for Christ Answer Booklet. This 64-page booklet is filled with short, easy-to-understand questions and answers about important faith issues.Lee Strobel was an atheist when he began his career as a journalist. Through his journalistic research, he became convinced that Jesus is real, and Strobel has written numerous bestselling books on his findings, including The Case for Christ, The Case for a Creator,and The Case for Faith. A movie, The Case for Christ, is being made of his life story. This movie tie-in booklet hits the highlights of The Case for Christ Answer Booklet and will pique your interest as you read through some of the most pressing questions—and unbelievable answers—of the Christian faith.

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Book SynopsisHow do I know it's God? is one of the most commonly asked questions of new and mature Christians alike, and the aim of God Conversations is to both equip and inspire the reader and show them that hearing the voice of the Spirit is accessible to everyone who chooses to follow Jesus. Most Christians know that God speaks, yet struggle with how to recognise his voice in their everyday lives. What does God's voice sound like? How do we know if what we're hearing is from God? Stories of God talking to his people abound throughout the Bible, but we usually only get the highlights. We read; "And God said to Joseph; 'Go to Egypt'", and then; "Mary and Joseph left for Egypt." We don't get a blow-by-blow description of how God spoke. We don't receive a detailed explanation of how they knew it was God, and we don't get to see what was going on inside their heads as they acted on what they'd heard. In God Conversations, international speaker and pastor Tania Harris shares insights from her own journey about hearing God's voice. You'll get to eavesdrop on some contemporary conversations with God in the light of his communication with the ancient characters of the Bible. Part memoir, part teaching, this unique and creative collection of stories will help you to recognise God's voice when he speaks and how to respond when you do. Tania has woven theology, biblical stories and her personal journey together to show us how God speaks. MELINDA DWIGHT, ALPHA AUSTRALIA Read it and buckle up! BJORN SCHAFER, ICF SWITZERLAND You'll find yourself saying, 'I can do this too.' JOHN STEELE, NEW LIFE CHURCHES, NEW ZEALAND

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Book SynopsisThis collection of devotions will remind you of all the magnificent and miraculous things God has done. And it will help you see what God not only can do in your life, but what He can do in the world around you in response to your faith-filled prayers.

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Stormie Omartian, these prayer starters and verses from each book of the Bible encourage readers to seek inspiration from God's Word to enhance and expand their conversations with the Lord. An attractive, compact tool for those who want to keep their prayer lives fresh and growing.

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Book SynopsisFounder of Ligonier Ministries and author of more than ninety books introduces readers to the distinctives of Reformed theology in this timeless and valuable resource.

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Book SynopsisMore than 6,000 detailed definitions, articles, and illustrations, The Smith’s Bible Dictionary details definitions of biblical terms as well as history, setting, geography, characters and key words.

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Book SynopsisMany people argue that the presence of evil in the world is proof that God cannot exist, or if He does exist, cannot be good or all–powerful.Greg Welty uses biblical exegesis alongside his experience as a philosopher to present a different conclusion. God, the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the world, really does work all things for good. A must–read for anyone struggling with this issue.Chapter titles include:1. What is the Problem of Evil?2. The Greater–Good Theodicy: A Threefold Argument for Three Biblical Themes3. Licensing the Greater–Good Theodicy: God’s Sovereignty over Evil4. Limiting the Greater–Good Theodicy: The Inscrutability of God’s Purposes5. Can Free Will or the Laws of Nature Solve the Problem of Evil?6. ObjectionsAppendix: Going Beyond Job, Joseph and Jesus for the Greater–Good Theodicy The Big Ten: Critical Questions Answered is a Christian apologetics series which addresses ten commonly asked questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Each book, while easy to read, is challenging and thought–provoking, dealing with subjects ranging from hell to science. A good read whatever your present opinions. The first two titles in the series are: Why Should I Believe Christianity? by James N. Anderson Does Christianity Really Work? by Williams EdgarTrade ReviewDeep enough for philosophers and accessible enough for the person in the pew, this volume provides reassurance that God really does work all things for good. -- Michael J. Kruger (President and Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina)This book will have to be taken seriously by all who see the problem of evil as a strangle-hold on Christian truth. -- K. Scott Oliphint (Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)Clear, logical, precise, and yet accessible ... Welty does not offer nonbiblical explanations for our world's pain and suffering. He gives Scripture's response. -- Mark R. Talbot (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois)With clarity and concision, Greg Welty provides a penetrating look at the existence of good and evil in the world, the harsh reality of sin and suffering in our lives, and the role of our righteous, loving, and sovereign God over all. Whether you are a Christian or sceptic of Christianity, this book is sure to aid you. -- Burk Parsons (Senior Pastor of Saint Andrew’s Chapel, Sanford, Florida and Editor of Tabletalk magazine)This book is clear, even conversational in its style, but it is a deeply thoughtful, profound analysis. It can be of great philosophical and pastoral help to people who are concerned about this question. -- John M. Frame (Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida)Greg Welty has written the book I'd always wanted to read on the problem of evil. Faithful to the Biblical witness ... gentle and sensitive ... this book should be of interest and benefit to believer and atheist alike. -- Daniel Hill (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Liverpool, Liverpool)Dr. Welty’s Why is There Evil? wrestles with one of the deep mysteries of our faith, recognizing our own limitations and calling us to bow down before our sovereign Lord. Reading this book will cause you to think deeply and to worship reverently. -- James M. Renihan (Dean and Professor of Historical Theology, Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies, Escondido, California)This is serious work and seriously outstanding. Highly recommended! -- David Robertson (Well–known pastor and apologist)Welty tackles the question well with balance, biblical faithfulness, and helpful insights.... I was personally edified by this work and I am glad to commend it. -- Daniel L. Akin (President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina)The author does justice both to divine sovereignty and to the reality of human evil. -- Paul Helm (Emeritus Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King’s College, London)Dr. Welty doesn't duck the hard questions, but answers them in a way that ordinary Christians can understand and then apply in their discussions with unbelievers. -- Jim Newheiser (Director of the Christian Counseling Program and Associate Professor of Counseling and Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Book SynopsisFor over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at home or in the classroom. This thoroughly revised and substantially updated edition contains the best scholarship informed by recent discoveries and anchored in the solid Study Bible tradition. Introductions and extensive annotations for each book by acknowledged experts in the field provide context and guidance. Introductory essays on major groups of biblical writings - Pentateuch, Prophets, Gospels, and other sections - give readers an overview that guides more intensive study. General essays on history, translation matters, different canons in use today, and issues of daily life in biblical times inform the reader of important aspects of biblical study. Maps and diagrams within the text contextualize where events took place and how to understand them. Color maps give readers the geographical orientation they need for understanding historical accounts throughout the Bible. Timelines, parallel texts, weights and measures, calendars, and other helpful tables help navigate the biblical world. An extensive glossary of technical terms demystifies the language of biblical scholarship. An index to the study materials eases the way to the quick location of information.The New Oxford Annotated Bible, with seventeen new essays and introductions and others--as well as annotations--fully revised, offers the reader flexibility for any learning style. Beginning with a specific passage or a significant concept, finding information for meditation, sermon preparation, or academic study is straightforward and intuitive.A volume that users will want to keep for continued reference, The New Oxford Annotated Bible continues the Oxford University Press tradition of providing excellence in scholarship for the general reader. Generations of users attest to its status as the best one-volume Bible reference tool for any home, library, or classroom.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Pentateuch: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Genesis: David Carr Exodus: Carol Meyers Leviticus: Jeffrey Stackert Numbers: Thomas B. Dozeman Deuteronomy: Bernard M. Levinson Introduction to the Historical Books: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Joshua: K. Lawson Younger, Jr. Judges: Gregory Mobley Ruth: Yair Zakovitch 1, 2 Samuel: Steven L. McKenzie 1, 2 Kings: Thomas Römer 1, 2 Chronicles: Gary N. Knoppers Ezra, Nehemiah: Tamara Cohn Eskenazi Esther: Mary Joan Winn Leith Introduction to the Poetical and Wisdom Books: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Job: David J. A. Clines Psalms: Richard J. Clifford Proverbs: Christine Roy Yoder Ecclesiastes: Davis Hankins and Brennan W. Breed Song of Solomon: J. Cheryl Exum Introduction to the Prophetic Books: Julia M. O'Brien Isaiah: Marvin A. Sweeney Jeremiah: Louis Stulman Lamentations: Adele Berlin Ezekiel: Stephen L. Cook Daniel: Amy C. Merrill Willis Hosea, Amos, Micah: Gregory Mobley Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: David L. Petersen Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah: Julia M. O'Brien Jonah: Yair Zakovitch Introduction to the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books: Carol A. Newsom Introductions and Annotations Tobit: Amy-Jill Levine Judith: Lawrence M. Wills Esther (Greek): Mary Joan Winn Leith Wisdom of Solomon: Michael Kolarcik Sirach: Benjamin G. Wright Baruch, Letter of Jeremiah: Matthew Goff Add Daniel (Azariah, Song of Three, Susanna, Bel): Amy C. Merrill Willis 1 Maccabees: John R. Bartlett 2 Maccabees: Daniel R. Schwartz 1 Esdras: Tamara Cohn Eskenazi Prayer of Manasseh: David Lambert Psalm 151: Judith H. Newman 3 Maccabees: John J. Collins 2 Esdras: Theodore A. Bergren 4 Maccabees: David A. de Silva Introduction to the Gospels: Pheme Perkins Introductions and Annotations Matthew: J. R. C. Cousland Mark: Suzanne Watts Henderson Luke: Marion L. Soards John: Colleen Conway Acts: Christopher R. Matthews Introduction to Letters/Epistles in the New Testament: Pheme Perkins Introductions and Annotations Romans: Ann Jervis 1 Corinthians: Laurence L. Welborn 2 Corinthians: Alexandra R. Brown Galatians: Emma Wasserman Ephesians, Colossians: Jennifer K. Berenson Philippians: Carolyn Osiek 1,2 Thessalonians: Richard S. Ascough The Pastoral Epistles, 1,2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon: Margaret M. Mitchell Hebrews: David A. de Silva James: Timothy B. Cargal 1 Peter: M. Eugene Boring 2 Peter, Jude: Terrance Callan 1,2,3 John: Pheme Perkins Revelation: Jean-Pierre Ruiz General Essays, Tables, Glossary, Index General Essays The Canons of the Bible: Marc Z. Brettler and Pheme Perkins Textual Criticism: Michael D. Coogan and Pheme Perkins The Languages of the Bible: Sidnie White Crawford Translation of the Bible into English: Michael D. Coogan and Pheme Perkins Interpretation The Hebrew Bible's Interpretation of Itself: Marc Z. Brettler The New Testament Interprets the Jewish Scriptures: Pheme Perkins Jewish Interpretation in the Premodern Era: Marc Z. Brettler Christian Interpretation in the Premodern Era: Carol A. Newsom The Interpretation of the Bible: From the Nineteenth to the Mid-Twentieth Centuries: Michael D. Coogan Contemporary Methods in Biblical Study: Carol A. Newsom The Geography of the Bible: Michael D. Coogan Cultural Contexts The Ancient Near East: Michael D. Coogan The Persian and Hellenistic Periods: Carol A. Newsom The Roman Period: Pheme Perkins Tables Timeline Chronological Table of Rulers Weights and Measures Time [includes Calendar] Parallel Texts [now including parallels from the Gospel of John] Translations of Ancient Texts Glossary Index to the Study Materials

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Book SynopsisThis substantive evangelical commentary on Romans by a leading biblical scholar is one of the most popular in the award-winning BECNT series and has been praised as a great preaching commentary. This new edition, updated and revised throughout, reflects Thomas Schreiner's mature thinking on various interpretive issues. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text, extensive research, thoughtful verse-by-verse exegesis, and a user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

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Book SynopsisHere's sensible advice and caring encouragement on raising boys from the nation's most trusted parenting authority, Dr. James Dobson.With so much confusion about the role of men in our society, it's no wonder so many parents and teachers are asking questions about how to bring up boys. Why are so many boys in crisis? What qualities should we be trying to instill in young males? Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, an entire generation of boys is growing up without a clear idea of what it means to be a man.In the runaway bestseller Bringing Up Boys, Dr. Dobson draws from his experience as a child psychologist and family counselor, as well as extensive research, to offer advice and encouragement based on a firm foundation of biblical principles.

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Book SynopsisEach chapter of The New Asceticism concentrates on a contentious issue in contemporary theology - the role of women in the churches, homosexuality and the priesthood, celibacy and the future of Christian asceticism - in an original thesis about the nature of desire which may start to heal many contemporary wounds. Professor Coakley is as familiar with the Bible and the Early Fathers as she is with the writings of Freud and Jung, and she draws heavily on Gregory of Nyssa''s theology of desire in what she proposes. She points the way through the false modern alternatives of repression and libertinism, agape and eros, recovering a way in which desire can be freed from associations with promiscuity and disorder, and forging a new ascetical vision founded in the disciplines of prayer and attention.Trade ReviewThis theological excavation argues that a fallen world can be redeemed, if it can find ways, in the light of Christ, to chasten and purify all of its desires before God. * Church of Ireland Gazette *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Pleasure Principles: A theology of desire 2. The Woman at the Altar 3. Other Voices Other Worlds: Homosexuality 4. Trinity Prayer and Sexuality 5. Deepening Practices: Ascetial and Mystical Theology

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Book SynopsisIn this practical book, Moore highlights the importance of adoption for all Christians, encouraging readers to lead the way in adoption and orphan advocacy out of our identity as adopted children of God.

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Book SynopsisThis 12-week study guide highlights God's continued care for his peoplebyproviding for them a king, part of God's enduring covenant with David leading to the KingJesus Christ.

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Book SynopsisThe ESV Study Bible, Personal Size compresses the features of the award-winning ESV Study Bible into a smaller size for easier carrying.

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Book SynopsisThe ESV Study Bible, Personal Size compresses nearly all the features of the award-winning ESV Study Bible into a smaller size for easier carrying.

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Book SynopsisThis ten-week study helps readers understand the book of Genesis through a christological, redemptive-historical lens. Book 1 in the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series.

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Book SynopsisOur worldview shapes everything about us. In this student's guide, Ryken explains the Christian worldview, from the existence of God to the nature of sin and redemption. Part of the Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series.

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Book SynopsisDesigned to help Christians think more theologically about the nature of true biblical worship, this book shows how the gospel is all about worship and worship is all about the gospel. Cosper ultimately answers the question: What is worship?

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Book SynopsisWarning against the temptation to uncritically embrace the latest evangelistic fad, this book will help churches cultivate a culture of evangelism within the context of community. Part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series.

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Book SynopsisAn anthology of readings for Lent and Easter.Trade ReviewHas there ever been a more hard-hitting, beautifully written, theologically inclusive anthology of writings for Lent and Easter? It's doubtful. Many readers may well find that this collection-a sequel to Plough's highly successful Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas-is the one book they return to year after year, forgoing their usual custom of buying a new Lenten devotional each spring. Six separate sections (Invitation, Temptation, Passion, Crucifixion, Resurrection and New Life) guide readers through the essential elements of spiritual preparation and feature writings from some of Christendom's most celebrated masters. Classic thinkers such as Martin Luther and John Donne share space with 20th-century theologians like C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton and Dorothy Day. There is also a generous sampling from contemporary writers, including Philip Yancey, John Updike, Frederick Buechner, Madeleine L'Engle, Henri Nouwen and Brennan Manning. Caveat lector: no one should have this much pleasure during Lent! -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Book SynopsisFor people drawn to a life of contemplation, the dawning of luminous awareness in a mind full of clutter is deeply liberating. In the third of his best-selling books on Christian contemplative life, Martin Laird turns his attention to those who are well settled in their contemplative practice. An Ocean of Light speaks both to those just entering the contemplative path and to those with a maturing practice of contemplation. Gradually, the practice of contemplation lifts the soul, freeing it from the blockages that introduce confusion into our identity and thus confusion about the mystery we call God. In the course of a lifetime of inner silencing, the flower of awareness emerges: a living realization that we have never been separate from God or from the rest of humanity while we each fully become what each of us is created to be. In contemplation we become so silent before God that the before drops away. Those whose lives have led them deeply into the silent land realize this, but not in the way that we realize that the square root of 144 is 12.Laird draws from a wide and diverse range of writers-from St. Augustine, Evagrius Ponticus, and St. Teresa of Avila to David Foster Wallace, Flannery O''Connor, Virginia Woolf, and Franz Wright-to ground his insight in an ancient practice and give it a voice in contemporary language. With his characteristic lyricism and gentleness, Laird guides readers through new challenges of contemplative life, such as making ourselves the focus of our own contemplative project; dealing with old pain; transforming the isolation of loneliness and depression into a liberating solidarity with all who suffer; and the danger of using a spiritual practice as a strategy to acquire and control.Trade ReviewThis is a useful and thoughtful read, perhaps especially so in unsettling times. * Matthew Friedman, Kingswood University, Religious Studies Review *Those already familiar with and appreciative of Laird's writing will no doubt enjoy this latest installment ... creative and poetic, eclectic and woven from disparate sources ... this is a good book for adult faith formation and classroom adoption in courses aiming to introduce the lived practice of contemplation. * Daniel P. Horan, OFM, Horizons *Once again, Martin Laird has given us a book on the contemplative journey that is without verbiage, mystification, or sentimentality, both intensely challenging and enriching, and anchored in realism. His writing on this subject is simply in a different league of seriousness from most other books on 'spiritual' practice. * Rowan Williams, Master, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge *In this his third volume on contemplative prayer, Martin Laird once again combines acute scholarly citations from the contemplative tradition with memorable narratives from his own direction. But this time he plumbs new depths of insight: the section on prayer and depression, in particular, is unique in its wisdom and insight. This is new modern classic, and will stand the test of time. To be read and savoured again and again. * Sarah Caokley, Norris-Hulse Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge *A beautifully written, thoughtful and honest account of what it means to face oneself and our shared world in the silent depths of prayer. And so encouraging! A powerful reminder that the simple, daily, moment-to-moment practice of paying attention can heal and transform, can help bring us closer to God and to one another. The one thing necessary. * Douglas E. Christie, author of The Blue Sapphire of the Mind *Martin Laird is a gracious host; he presents the rich fare of the Christian contemplative tradition in an authentic twenty-first-century vernacular, and in so doing invites the reader—who could resist such an invitation?—to enter into the banquet of silent and loving communion with the living God. * Carol Zaleski, Professor of World Religions, Smith College *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I Chapter 1 - Contemplation and the Human Condition Chapter 2 - Silence Shining like the Sun Part II Chapter 3 - Distant Echoes of Home: Reactive Mind Chapter 4 - A Brilliance Dimly Lit: Receptive Mind Chapter 5 - An Ocean of Light: Luminous Mind Part III Chapter 6 - Our Uninvited Guests: Depression Chapter 7 - Our Uninvited Guests: Old Pain Chapter 8 - Our Uninvited Guests: Loneliness Notes

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Book SynopsisA superbly written and tightly argued appraisal of the political and religious ramifications of one of the fundamental topics in the history of art the artistic encounter with the transcendent.Trade Review'Utopian modernism has been Clark’s lifetime study, to which this book is an imaginative, heartfelt coda … gracefully skims a tightrope between attentive looking and political thinking' - Jackie Wullschlager, Financial Times'A tour de force that happily marries art with literature … [Clark] is always lively and engaging … this is art criticism at its best' - Church Times'A more novel and compelling book about art's version of the afterlife, and how it is inflected by worldly politics and reality, can hardly be imagined' - Laura Cumming, Observer Books of the Year'The pleasure of this book lies in the quality of these observations – Clark’s relentlessly keen attention to the small details that ought not to mean a great deal but often send you reeling. He makes you want to squint close to the original, seeing it suddenly aslant' - frieze'Inspiring … it demands to be read from cover to cover, and happily the flow of [Clark’s] prose and the clarity of his argument mean that the experience is a singular delight' - Evening Standard, Art Books of the YearTable of ContentsPreface • Introduction • 1. Giotto and the Angel • 2. Bruegel in Paradise • 3. Poussin and the Unbeliever • 4. Veronese’s Higher Beings • Conclusion: Picasso and the Fall • Coda: For a Left with No Future

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Book SynopsisThis volume of Bock's work looks particularly at the teachings of Christ, and at the Gospel of St Luke.Trade Review'The second volume does not disappoint, and as before, Emil Bock expounds to us an initiatory text. For those, like myself, who found much value in the first volume, this book has been worth waiting for.'--Inner Light, Vernal Equinox 2011.'For anyone interested in a deeper understanding of the gospels, this book is a treasure trove of insights and sheds more light on many familiar stories.'-- Scientific and Medical Network Review, Spring 2011

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Book SynopsisBiblical Greek: A Compact Guide, Second Edition by William D. Mounce is a handy, at-a-glance reference for students, pastors, and teachers. It follows the organization and format of the fourth edition of Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, but it''s also usable by students who learned with a different grammar. By limiting its discussion to the nuts and bolts, Greek language students working on translation and exegesis will more quickly and easily find the relevant grammatical refreshers. Students can, for example, check on the range of meaning for a particular word or make sure they remember how aorist participles function in a sentence.The paradigms, word lists, and basic discussions in Biblical Greek: A Compact Guide, Second Edition points students in the right direction and allow them to focus on more advanced Greek study.

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