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Thomas Nelson Publishers Your Story Has a Villain
Book SynopsisAre you ready to change your narrative and live a different story today? If you're weary from the struggle and ready to experience life as God intended, this book will help you explore the tactics of Satan, equip you to overcome spiritual battles, and remind you of the victory already secured through Jesus.
£13.49
Continental Sales UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR
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£13.81
Random House Publishing Group The Better Friend
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£14.40
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Voyages with the Celtic Saints
Book SynopsisDiscover the remarkable lives of 14 notable Celtic saints through stories, inspired poetry, and meditations.
£19.99
Thomas Nelson God Never Gives Up on You
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£13.49
Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Lent is for Loving
Book SynopsisWhat is the point of Lent? If prayer and reading and self-denial are worth doing at this time of year, perhaps we should be doing them all the year round!Christianity is not a blueprint for repression but for joy: for a life of fulfilment beyond our wildest dreams. Jesus said I have come that you may have life and have it to the full'. In short chapters suitable for individual reading or group study, and questions for meditation and reflection, Sheila Cassidy considers the word LENT' as an acronym for what it really means to live as a Christian today:L is for LOVEE is for EMPATHYN is quite simply for NO! T is for THANK YOU GOD A unique and refreshing addition to the DLT's acclaimed library of Lent courses.
£5.99
The Good Book Company Discipleship Explored Handbook: What's the best
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£5.32
Faithlife Corporation When Suffering Is Redemptive
Book SynopsisWhen Suffering is Redemptive offers hope when life is difficult. The eight stories of this book do not seek to explain the "why" of suffering but rather the present ways that God transforms and redeems suffering, particularly how suffering leads to ministry opportunities. Though the stories are personal and sometimes difficult to tell, the authors are transparent with their struggles and honest in their questions. Yet they have not lost sight of Christ and his purpose for their lives. This book will challenge readers to develop a richer sense of God's sustaining grace in the midst of suffering and disability, hopefully resulting in the compassionate involvement of church ministries with those who are in the trenches of their own personal pain or struggles. Along with the personal stories, this book includes discussion questions and suggested resources at the end of each chapter.
£14.39
Faithlife Corporation An Expository Commentary Based on Detailed
Book SynopsisA rich and satisfying commentary on Malachi that unfolds its powerful message. Since Malachi deals with topics such as money, marriage, worship, and the love of God, contemporary Christians can learn much from this ancient book. In addition to commenting on the book of Malachi, this volume shows how to develop biblical expositions from a solid exegetical analysis of the text. "I have chosen the book of Malachi," writes the author, "because it is short and can be easily expounded in a short series, and because it has a good variety of forms and constructions that provide test cases for a practicum in exegesis. But most of all, because the messages recorded here are needed just as much today as in Malachi's day."
£17.09
Church House Publishing Reflections for Daily Prayer Advent 2024 to
Book SynopsisReflections for Daily Prayer continues to be one of the most popular and highly valued daily Bible reading companions. Continuing its tradition of excellence, regular favourites and new contributors offer insightful, informed and inspiring reflections on the scripture readings of the day, based on the Common Worship lectionary for Morning Prayer. Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, is the guest contributor for Holy Week. New voices this year include Gregory Cameron, the Bishop of St Asaph and author of the popular An Advent Book of Days and An Easter Book of Days; Chine MacDonald, author, broadcaster and Director of the religious think tank Theos; and Emma Parker, Deputy Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham. For every day (excluding Sundays) of the 2023-24 church year, there are full references and a quotation from the day's set of Scripture readings, concise and challenging commentary, and a collect. Also included is a simple order for Morning and Night Prayer, and additional helps for nurturing a habit of regular daily prayer.
£17.99
Inter-Varsity Press Parables (Lifebuilder Study Guides): The Greatest
Book SynopsisEveryone loves a good story, but the parables of Jesus are a special kind of story. They sneak up on us, catching us off guard. The familiar suddenly takes an unexpected twist, and we find our secret thoughts exposed in the healing light of Jesus. In this guide, John White helps us explore twelve of the greatest stories ever told. This revised Lifebuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.
£6.99
Inter-Varsity Press Christian Character (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisCompassion, humility, faith, perseverance. We long for the beauty of Christ to be reflected in our lives. Such character comes only as the Spirit of God transforms us through the Word of God. These Bible studies will help you become the person God wants you to be. The top-selling LifeBuilder Bible Studies have helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups. This revised edition features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.
£7.44
Good Book Co The Art of Disagreeing
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£7.59
The History Press Ltd Shakespeares Christmas
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£11.69
Kevin Mayhew Ltd New Psalms for Common Worship
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£18.99
SPCK Publishing Jesus and His World - Paul and His World
Book SynopsisHave you ever wanted accessible introductions to the key figures of Christian history? In this book two expert authors draw on biblical scholarship to bring Jesus and Paul and their worlds vividly to life. Jesus and His World Jesus Christ is probably the single most influential figure in world history, but who was this preacher from Nazareth? Can we be sure he existed? And if he did, what was the world like in which he lived?Placing Jesus firmly in the Jewish world of 1st-century Palestine, Peter Walker explores the religious and social background to his life, the Jewish expectations of a messiah, Jesus' ministry and teaching, and helps readers interpret Jesus' radical mission and the way he related to the world around him. Paul and His WorldWe know little about Paul, yet he has had a greater impact on the development of Christianity than any other person except Christ. For some, his influence has been largely negative. For others, he is simply the greatest mind in Christian history.Stephen Tomkins argues that Paul would have been quite at home with such a mixed reception. Despite enjoying a degree of hero worship in his lifetime, he was also more reviled than any other Christian, and his Christian life was a constant arduous missionary journey of shipwrecks, prison, mob violence and the depressing politics of church life. This is a lively and lucid portrayal of the man behind the controversy and the drama.
£18.89
Instant Apostle Mindful Formation
Book SynopsisOur capacity for attention which is the doorway to life itself is in crisis, held captive by the virtual world and media technologies.Reclaiming our attention is the primary spiritual task of our time and the central task of spiritual formation. This book enables that reclaiming, offering an original pathway to spiritual formation through mindfulness (mindful formation).<.p>Mindful formation is enabled by liberating and reforming our attentional capacities from their fragmentation and the gravitational pull of the virtual world, through personal attentiveness to God.The mindful formation offered in this book is a unique synthesis of contemplative wisdom and secular mindfulness. Through a mindful focus on God the reader is equipped to reperceive the world, including discovering and inhabiting their own God-given creative form leading to mindful formation.As well as a theological perspective, the author offers contemplative and psychological wisdom and dist
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd A Joyful Noise
Book SynopsisA Joyful Noise is an enlightening and informative introduction to some of the greatest hymn writers of the Christian tradition including; Charles Wesley, Aquinas, Prudentius, Christopher Wordsworth, Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander and Robert Bridges.
£15.29
Vida Publishers Obras Escogidas Tertuli SC: Apología contra
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£9.49
Amsterdam University Press The Celestine Monks of France, c.1350-1450:
Book SynopsisThe Celestine monks of France represent one of the least studied monastic reform movements of the late Middle Ages, and yet also one of the most culturally impactful. Their order - an austere Italian Benedictine reform of the late thirteenth century, which came to be known after the papal name (Celestine V) of its founder (Pietro da Morrone / St Peter Celestine) - arrived in France in 1300. After a period of limited growth, they flourished in the region from c.1350: they added thirteen new houses over the next hundred years, taking their total to seventeen by 1450. Not only did the French Celestines expand in this century, they gained a distinctive character that separated them from their Italian brothers. More urban, better connected with both aristocratic and bourgeois society, and yet still rigorous and reformist, they characterised themselves as the 'Observant' wing of their order, having gained self-government for their provincial congregation in 1380 following the arrival of the Great Western Schism (1378-1417). But, as Robert L.J. Shaw argues, their importance runs beyond monastic reform: the late medieval French Celestines are a mirror of the political, intellectual, and Christian reform culture of their place and time. Within a France torn by war and a Church divided by schism, the French Celestines represented hope for renewal, influencing royal presentation, lay religion, and some of the leading French intellectuals of the period, including Jean Gerson.Trade Review"This is a concise monograph on the development in the French territories of the late medieval Benedictine reform congregation known as the Celestines. [...] The great merit of this study is the way it weaves the French Celestine experience into the tapestry of the French religious and political world."- Bert Roest, Radboud University Nijmegen, Speculum 96/3 (July 2021) "This book is an important contribution to the study of Observant reform, especially as a case study that cogently highlights the diversity that characterized reform’s many inflections. [...] Thanks to Shaw’s book, [the] influence [of the French Celestines] is more visible and accessible than before, as is the challenge of recovering religious life’s many neglected late-medieval stories."- James D. Mixson, H-France Review, Vol. 19 (2019) "With his book, Robert Shaw has tackled a significant research gap that he has begun to fill with many more far-reaching results, putting research on the Celestines on a completely new footing."- Robert Friedrich, H-Soz-Kult, July 2019 (Translated from German)Table of ContentsTable of Contents Maps and Figures Abbreviations Introduction: The Celestine monks of France and the rise of 'Observant' reform 6 The Celestines and the French Celestines Later medieval monasticism and reform PART 1: The French Celestines in their World Chapter 1. The Vita of Jean Bassand (c.1360-1445) Provenance and purpose Defeating 'the lion of arrogance' The observance of monastic legislation: 'the regular ladder' Affection, unity and the 'opinion of friends' Chapter 2. The French Celestine Constitutions and their Heritage: Statute and Spirituality in Later Medieval Monastic Reform Purity, danger and the 'regular castle' The legacy of St Peter Celestine The constitutions inherited by the French Celestines The French Celestine vision of purity: urban extremism Reform, law, and the perfection of community Man's divine likeness Enforcement and the return of hierarchy Chapter 3. The Challenges and Adaptation of Regular Observance Ascetic standards Rank-and-file discipline The Celestine leadership The Celestine Quodlibeta: the moderation of 'regular observance' Multiple paths: the literary culture of the French Celestines The works of Pierre Pocquet I: Editing Cassian's Conferences and Climacus's Ladder of Perfection II: The Orationarium in vita Domini nostri Jhesu Christi et de suffragiis sanctorum: building the inner man and communities at peace III: St Joseph - a model for monastic superiors? PART 2: The World of the French Celestines Chapter 4. Foundations, Benefactions and Material Maintenance Giving to the Celestines Founders and foundations Other benefactors and benefactions Financial insecurity and the problem of foundation masses The reduction acts of 1414 and 1436: war, fragile rents, and financial crisis The moral difficulties of foundation masses Chapter 5. The Cultural Outreach of the French Celestines The French Celestines as a political symbol 'Grand buildings' and humble authority: the legacy of Charles V The age of Charles VI and the Great Schism Lancastrian aspirations 'A fertile school': the doctrinal outreach of the French Celestines Conversion patterns Lay religious direction Reformist outreach The Celestines and Jean Gerson Epilogue and Conclusion Appendix 1. Lists an Map Appendix 2. Reductions of Foundation Masses (beyond anniversary masses) at the Celestine Monastery of Paris, 1414 and 1436 (drawn from Paris, Arch. Nat LL/1505 and Paris, Bibliothèque Mazarine, MS 3330) Appendix 3. Reduction of Foundation Masses (beyond anniversary masses) at the Celestine Monastery of Sens, 1414 ('Célestins de Sens, obituaires', in Obituaires de la Province de Sens, ed. A. Molinier, Receuil des historians de la France, obituaires, 4 vols (Paris, 1902), i, 900-16) Maps and Figures Map Figures 1. The Celestine Constitutions: The Renunciation of St Peter Celestine and Introduction (Celestines of Avignon - Saint-Pierre Célestin, c.1380s; Avignon, BM MS. 727, fol. 1r). 2. Entrance to the church at the Celestine house of Paris, including the statues of Charles V, Jeanne de Bourbon, and St Peter Celestine (H. Millin, Antiquités nationales, 5 vols (1790, Paris), i, 11. N.B.: the image is reversed). Index
£123.00
Augsburg Fortress Publishers Everyday Encounters
Book SynopsisEveryday Encounters introduces the importance of dialogue to humanize others in healthy ways. Hans Gustafson presents dialogue as a versatile and vital tool for communication across diverse contexts. The book condenses practical insights about the theory and practice of dialogue and human engagement across difference into five short chapters.
£21.68
New Harbinger Publications The Nature of Consciousness: Essays on the Unity
Book SynopsisOur world culture is founded on the assumption that the Big Bang gave rise to matter, which in time evolved into the world, into which the body was born, inside which a brain appeared, out of which consciousness at some late stage developed. As a result of this "matter model," most of us believe that consciousness is a property of the body. We feel that it is "I," this body, that knows or is aware of the world. We believe and feel that the knowing with which we are aware of our experience is located in and shares the limits and destiny of the body. This is the fundamental presumption of mind and matter that underpins almost all our thoughts and feelings and is expressed in our activities and relationships.The Nature of Consciousness suggests that the matter model has outlived its function and is now destroying the very values it once sought to promote. For many people, the debate as to the ultimate reality of the universe is an academic one, far removed from the concerns and demands of everyday life. After all, life happens independently of our models of it. However, The Nature of Consciousness will clearly show that the materialist paradigm is a philosophy of despair and, as such, the root cause of unhappiness in individuals. It is a philosophy of conflict and, as such, the root cause of hostilities between families, communities, and nations. Far from being abstract and philosophical, its implications touch each one of us directly and intimately.An exploration of the nature of consciousness has the power to reveal the peace and happiness that truly lie at the heart of experience. Our experience never ceases to change, but the knowing element in all experience-consciousness, or what we call "I"-itself never changes. The knowing with which all experience is known is always the same knowing. Being the common, unchanging element in all experience, consciousness does not share the qualities of any particular experience: it is not qualified, conditioned, or limited by experience. The knowing with which a feeling of loneliness or sorrow is known is the same knowing with which the thought of a friend, the sight of a sunset, or the taste of ice cream is known. Just as a screen is never disturbed by the action in a movie, so consciousness is never disturbed by experience; thus it is inherently peaceful. The peace that is inherent in us-indeed that is us-is not dependent on the situations or conditions we find ourselves in. In a series of essays that draw you, through your own direct experience, into an exploration of the nature of this knowing element that each of us calls "I," The Nature of Consciousness posits that consciousness is the fundamental reality of the apparent duality of mind and matter. It shows that the overlooking or ignoring of this reality is the root cause of the existential unhappiness that pervades and motivates most people's lives, as well as the wider conflicts that exist between communities and nations. Conversely, the book suggests that the recognition of the fundamental reality of consciousness is the first step in the quest for lasting happiness and the foundation for world peace.
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Catholic Truth Society YOUCAT Prayer Book
Book SynopsisA special prayer book for young people from the same team who wrote the internationally bestselling Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, YouCat. A book designed to help you on the prayer path of friendship with God. This is a collection of old and new prayers to accompany you through the highs and lows of life. You will find in it prayers drawn from Sacred Scripture and great figures in Christianity past and present. The book consists of two parts. The first part is a prayer cycle with morning and evening prayers for two weeks. The days of the first week are dedicated to themes from our life with God and those of the second week to themes from God's life with us. The second part is a collection of prayers about various topics and concerns of relevance to young adults and teenagers. The book includes new prayers along with traditional and the time-honoured prayers of Holy Scripture. It also gives a lot of practical advice on how to pray.
£14.61
Saqi Books Zealot: The Life and Time of Jesus of Nazareth
Book SynopsisSifting through centuries of mythmaking, Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of history's most influential and enigmatic figures by examining Jesus within the context of the times in which he lived: the age of zealotry, an era awash in apocalyptic fervour. Balancing the Jesus of the Gospels against historical sources, Aslan describes a complex figure: a man of peace who exhorted his followers to arm themselves; an exorcist and faith healer who urged his disciples to keep his identity secret; and the seditious 'King of the Jews', whose promise of liberation from Rome went unfulfilled in his lifetime. Aslan explores why the early Church preferred to promulgate an image of Jesus as a peaceful spiritual teacher rather than a politically conscious revolutionary, and grapples with the riddle of how Jesus understood himself. Zealot provides a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told. The result is a thought-provoking, elegantly written biography with the pulse of a fast-paced novel, and a singularly brilliant portrait of a man, a time and the birth of a religion.Trade Review'Aslan's riveting biography ... synthesises Scripture and scholarship to create an original account' The New Yorker 'A lean, fast-paced account of First Century Palestine, often revealing and always finely written, which attempts to locate Christ within his historical landscape. It deserves special praise for the endnotes, which dispense with page references in favour of informal essays, and provide an overview of the whole field of contemporary "Christology".' Nicholas Blincoe, The Telegraph 'A vivid, persuasive portrait of the world and societies in which Jesus lived and the role he most likely played in both ' Salon 'Carefully comparing extra-biblical historical records with the New Testament accounts, Aslan develops a convincing and coherent story of how the Christian church, and in particular Paul, reshaped Christianity's essence, obscuring the very real man who was Jesus of Nazareth. Compulsively readable and written at a popular level, this superb work is highly recommended.' Publishers Weekly 'A well-researched, readable biography of Jesus of Nazareth' Kirkus 'Aslan brings a fine popular style, shorn of all jargon, to bear on the presentation of Jesus of Nazareth ... [Y]ou don't have to lose your religion to learn much that's vitally germane to its history from Aslan's absorbing, reader-friendly book.' Booklist (starred review) 'A bold, powerfully argued re-visioning of the most consequential life ever lived' Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief 'This is a special and revealing work, one that believer and sceptic alike will find surprising, engaging and original' Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power '[A] tough-minded, deeply political book' San Francisco Chronicle 'If little is certain about Jesus's life, rather more is known about his times, which Aslan evokes with commendable diligence. Zealot becomes, in part, a handy primer of first-century Middle Eastern history. - Aslan clearly admires Jesus, and, at the risk of inflaming the wrath of Fox News, his freedom from any obligation to buy the son-of-God stuff permits fresh and refreshing contemplation - At its core, Zealot is a gentle dispute with the modern notion of Jesus, whom we are generally encouraged to perceive as a forgiving and boundlessly tolerant sort.' New HumanistTable of ContentsContents: Map: First-Century Palestine xiii The Temple in Jerusalem xv Author's Note xvii Introduction xxiii Chronology xxxiii Part I Prologue: A Different Sort of Sacrifice 3 Chapter One: A Hole in the Corner 10 Chapter Two: King of the Jews 17 Chapter Three: You Know Where I Am From 25 Chapter Four: The Fourth Philosophy 34 Chapter Five: Where Is Your Fleet to Sweep the Roman Seas? 46 Chapter Six: Year One 57 Part II Prologue: Zeal for Your House 73 Chapter Seven: The Voice Crying Out in the Wilderness 80 Chapter Eight: Follow Me 90 Chapter Nine: By the Finger of God 103 Chapter Ten: May Your Kingdom Come 115 Chapter Eleven: Who Do You Say I Am? 127 Chapter Twelve: No King but Caesar 146 Part III Prologue: God Made Flesh 163 Chapter Thirteen: If Christ Has Not Been Risen 172 Chapter Fourteen: Am I Not an Apostle? 183 Chapter Fifteen: The Just One 197 Epilogue: True God from True God 213 Acknowledgments 217 Notes 219 Bibliography 273 Index 283
£9.99
Galison Snowfall on Main Street 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle
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Oxford University Press Medieval Philosophy
Book SynopsisSir Anthony Kenny continues his magisterial new history of Western philosophy with a fascinating guide through more than a millennium of thought from 400 AD onwards, charting the story of philosophy from the founders of Christian and Islamic thought through to the Renaissance.The middle ages saw a great flourishing of philosophy, and the intellectual endeavour of the era reaches its climax in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with the systems of the great schoolmen such as Thomas Aquinas and John Duns Scotus. Specially written for a broad popular readership, but serious and deep enough to offer a genuine understanding of the great philosophers, Kenny''s lucid and stimulating history will become the definitive work for anyone interested in the people and ideas that shaped the course of Western thought.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition This wonderful book . . . is not only an authoritative guide to the history of philosophy but also a compelling introduction to every major area of philosophical inquiry. . . . Kennys prose is exceptionally clear . . . He conveys his rich subject matter with a light touch of which only the greatest of writers are capable. . . . This, combined with his breadth and depth of learning and philosophical sophistication, make reading this book hugely rewarding. It is also worth mentioning that the book is beautifully illustrated . . . One is left eager for subsequent volumes and convinced that the intellectual cosmos is, indeed, boundlessly rich. * James Ladyman, Times Higher Education Supplement *Table of ContentsMap; Introduction; 1. Philosophy and Faith: Augustine to Maimonides; 2. The Schoolmen: From the Twelfth Century to the Renaissance; 3. Logic and Language; 4. Knowledge; 5. Physics; 6. Metaphysics; 7. Mind and Soul; 8. Ethics; 9. God; Chronology
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Hail Holy Queen
Book SynopsisA fresh and surprising perspective on Mary, the Mother of God that revolves around an irresistible exposition of the scriptural texts.Catholic teaching on Mary is often seen by Protestant critics as un-biblical, and a major obstacle to Christian unity. Hahn brilliantly unveils the Marian mystery at the heart of the Book of Revelation and reveals how it is foretold in the very first pages of the book of Genesis and in the story of King David's monarchy, which speaks of a privileged place for the mother of the king.Trade Review'In his inimitable sparkling style Scott Hahn serves up a feast of Scripture, theology, and spirituality that will stimulate a lively discussion amongst Catholic and Protestant alike.' -- George Montague 'Simple, elegant and eminently readable, Hail, Holy Queen examines and analyses the biblical and theological foundations of Marian devotion with insight and deep faith.' -- Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop of New York
£999.99
SPCK Publishing Spiritual Formation
Book SynopsisSpiritual formation, I have come to believe, is not about steps or stages on the way to perfection. It's about the movements from the mind to the heart through prayer in its many forms that reunite us with God, each other, and our truest selves. Henri Nouwen, from the introductionTrade ReviewI always knew I was in the presence of a spiritual master when I was with Henri Nouwen. Here are some simple, wise words that will allow the master to continue to teach. -- Richard Rohr, author of The Divine DanceOne of the book’s many strengths is its integration of an area especially important to Nouwen, the contemplation of icons and other works of art – visio divina – in order ‘to behold the beauty of the Lord’. -- Jim Forest, author of Praying with Icons and The Road to EmmausNouwen's gift is rooted in his own self-awareness, which is combined with a faith that locates God in the heart. So he writes with great gentleness, drawing on stories, visual meditation, and personal expereince, to prompt inner reflection that will act as a spur to outward transformation. * Church Times *Fr Henri Nouwen . . . made a huge contribution in the area of Christian spirituality . . . [This book] reveals a sharp and original mind, open to work of the Holy Spirit. It's a pity he died so young. * New Directions *
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SPCK Publishing Book of Enoch
Book SynopsisThe Book of Enoch is an invaluable resource for all who are interested in the origins of Christianity. It was known and used by the earliest churches and sheds light on many concepts found in the New Testament, such as demonology, future judgment, the Messiah and the Messianic Kingdom, the title 'Son of Man' and the resurrection.
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SPCK Publishing What is Christianity
Book SynopsisLittle books of guidance let you grasp the essentials in less than an hour!Trade ReviewRowan Williams offers a typically intelligent, attractive, and beguiling picture of what it means to be a Christian ... As usual, when I read Williams I feel something coming to birth inside me, whispers from a shore I want to set out for. -- Mark Oakley * Church Times *Rowan Williams explains the basis for Christian belief, a task made highly complex because of all the differences and doctrinal nuances behind his careful explanations, his knowledge is so comprehensive,; and faith in Christ is thus wonderfully clarified. -- Peter Clough * The Reader *
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John Murray Press Tramp for the Lord The Years after The Hiding
Book SynopsisTramp for the Lord tells of Corrie''s experiences after the Second World War. She began to minister world wide and travel widely visiting those she felt were suffering and who were in need of leading to the Lord in places as diverse as Africa and Germany. The book also tells of her meeting with one of her guards from the concentration camp and her forgiveness for him. An impressive and inspiring book telling Corrie''s story in the years after the events of the best-selling Hiding Place.This much loved book is being re-issued in B format with a contemporary cover.
£9.99
Baker Publishing Group The Greatest Thing in the World Experience the
Book SynopsisThis classic that has sold more than 12 million copies uncovers the simple, positive message of love through an examination of 1 Corinthians 13.
£6.23
Thomas Nelson Publishers The Search for Significance
Book SynopsisRobert McGee's best-selling book has helped millions of readers learn how to be free to enjoy Christ's love while no longer basing their self-worth on their accomplishments or the opinions of others
£13.49
Holy Trinity Publications Meditations on the Divine Liturgy
Book SynopsisWith a new subject and scriptural index, as well as a short abstract on Nikolai Gogol as a religious personality, this reedited commentary on the Divine Liturgy the primary public worship service of the Orthodox Church is as practical as it is mystical.
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John Murray Press Morality
Book SynopsisInternationally acclaimed thought-leader Jonathan Sacks demonstrates how we can build a strong collective morality for the modern era.Trade ReviewAwarded Book of the Year 2020 in the National Jewish Book AwardsLady Elaine Sacks commented: 'I know my late husband was very proud of Morality and would have been most honoured by this recognition from the Jewish Book Council. Though he had won many previous Jewish Book Awards, none of his books had been named as the Book of the Year. This shows the particular relevance of Morality in today's increasingly complex world. In the book, he aimed to show society a way forward, and one which prioritises the "We" over the "I" - something he passionately believed in throughout his life. Though he is much missed by our family and so many others, I am delighted the book has been recognised in this way.'His last book, Morality, while written before the spread of coronavirus, is highly relevant to today's situation. He would not have been silent were he still with us, and his voice is sadly missed. * The Times *Jonathan Sacks is one of the great moral thinkers of our time. His latest book, Morality, applies his powerful approach to the unprecedented challenges of our time - social, political, economic, and above all, cultural. May his words be heeded throughout the land. -- Robert D. Putnam Professor, Harvard University and author of Bowling Alone (2000) and The Upswing (2020)the work will stand as a worthy successor to, and, in many respects, summation of Sacks's impressive oeuvre * Jewish Chronicle *Sacks unpacks a whole litany of dystopian trends arising from our relentless preoccupation with me, me, me * Premier Christianity *Sacks presents an articulate and impassioned argument . . . He is a fine exegete of the Hebrew Scriptures, and his belief in the common good is profound. * Reform *The strength of Morality does not reside in Jonathan Sacks's discussion of political and philosophical theorists, but in those passages in which he speaks to us as rabbi and community leader. * TLS *'Sacks argues convincingly that this pursuit of the common good has been disappearing from the West, and has left us impoverished and damaged.' * Jewish Renaissance *The inheritor of a tradition with a long historical memory of loss, exile, death and mourning, Sacks has things to say that speak more directly to our present condition than anything in recent liberal thinking. * New Statesman *'Let Us Dream thus joins a growing body of Covid-era literature calling for a communitarian reset of liberal values and institutions... Morality by the late Jonathan Sacks have all traversed similar territory. The collective pro noun is back in fashion.' * Observer *And so this last book reads like a summation of his life's work - a propitiously timed gift and a starting point for discussion. * The Washington Post *
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HarperCollins Publishers Did Jesus Exist The Historical Argument for Jesus
Book SynopsisIn Did Jesus Exist? historian and Bible expert Bart Ehrman confronts the question, "Did Jesus exist at all?" Ehrman vigorously defends the historical Jesus, identifies the most historically reliable sources for best understanding Jesus’ mission and message, and offers a compelling portrait of the person at the heart of the Christian tradition.Known as a master explainer with deep knowledge of the field, Bart Ehrman methodically demolishes both the scholarly and popular “mythicist” arguments against the existence of Jesus. Marshaling evidence from within the Bible and the wider historical record of the ancient world, Ehrman tackles the key issues that surround the mythologies associated with Jesus and the early Christian movement.In Did Jesus Exist?: The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth, Ehrman establishes the criterion for any genuine historical investigation and provides a robust defense of the methods required to discover the Jesus of history.
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Zondervan A Grace Disguised Revised and Expanded
Book SynopsisA revised edition of this classic bestseller which shares with deep compassion what it is to go through sorrow, whether due to illness, divorce, or the loss of someone we love. In coming to the end of ourselves, we can come to the beginning of a new life.
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John Murray Press In My Fathers House The Years before The Hiding
Book SynopsisConcentrating upon her family and their life in Holland before the war, this inspiring and revealing book describes in moving detail living above the family watch shop in Harlem and her memories of the family together before their lives changed for ever with the advent of war and persecution.Corrie believed that this life helped prepare them for carrying out God''s work later and gave her the strength to survive the war, brutal hardship and persecution and begin her worldwide ministry.This much loved book is being re-issued in B format with a contemporary cover.
£9.99
Thomas Nelson Publishers Enduring Word Study Bible Pastoral Commentary from Every Chapter of the Bible NKJV Brown Leathersoft Red Letter Comfort Print
£46.50
Crossway Books Job
Book SynopsisThis meditative commentary on the book of Job engages head on with suffering, exploring God's purposes in pain while directing us to our ultimate hope: Jesus Christ. Part of the Preaching the Word series
£23.79
Crossway Books Women in the Church
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd The Land of the Book: Scottish Christianity in a
Book SynopsisScotland – a land where hill and glen meet surging seas; where ancient and modern stand side–by–side; and the birth place and home of many beloved Christian authors, preachers and speakers. Known affectionately as ‘the land of the Book’, Scotland’s rich Christian heritage is evident in the volume of writings sent out from this small country to the world. The words of Robert Murray McCheyne, John Knox, Horatius Bonar and many others grace the pages of this book. This year of quotes highlights the authors’ firm grasp of divine truth, deep experience of the power of godliness and sensitivity of conscience. They all shine through their sayings with great clarity; these are as relevant today as when they were first penned.May the God of our Scottish Christian fathers bless you as you ponder their wisdom, turn it into prayer, and seek grace to live in its light. It is the light of Christ.
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Dayspring Heart of God: 31 Days to Discover God's Love for
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Good Book Co Enjoying Jesus
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Ebury Publishing Uncluttered Faith
Book SynopsisJoshua Becker, the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home, is the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. His websites welcome over 1 million readers each month and have inspired millions around the world to consider the practical benefits of owning fewer possessions. He is a contributing writer to Forbes and has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post and numerous other outlets. Joshua and his family live in Peoria, Arizona.
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Philo Trust Celebrating Christmas
Book SynopsisChristmas is a time for traditions, tales and truths. In this A-Z, unwrap the delightful kaleidoscope of Christmas and experience the riches of the festive season. Unpack this Christmas intriguing facts about topics such as Advent Calendars, Candy Canes, Robins and even Ugly Jumpers.
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd The Wounded Healer
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be a healer in the modern world?In this hope-filled and profoundly simple book, Henri Nouwen offers a radically fresh interpretation of modern ministry. Here he inspires devoted men and women who want to be of service in their church or community, but have found the traditional ways of ministry alienating and ineffective.According to Nouwen, we are called to identify the suffering in our own hearts and make that recognition the starting point of our service. We must be willing to go beyond our professional, aloof roles of service and leave ourselves open as fellow human beings with the same wounds and suffering as those we serve. We heal from our wounds.
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Penguin Books Ltd Personal Writings Penguin Classics S
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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