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Book SynopsisA classic retelling of the Christmas story from a bird's eye viewpoint.

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Book SynopsisThe book aims to help readers engage directly with The Rule of St Benedict. It offers a balanced approach to seeking God and integrating prayer, work and relationships in a way that is more essential than ever in our stress-riven society.Trade Review'Like the Rule of St Benedict on which it is based, this little book carries far more wisdom than one might at first imagine. The Way of Benedict offers the reader an honest appraisal of how the author, who has been an enclosed Benedictine nun for more than a quarter of a century, has come to understand the monastic principles by which she lives. Even more usefully, she shares countless insights that can help those of us whose lives are un-cloistered to open ourselves to the many blessings that we so regularly miss. This is a book to read slowly, to read repeatedly, to share with friends and to give to any who long for more order, peace and joy in their daily lives.' -- Stephen Cherry, Dean, King's College Cambridge'This beautiful book introduces us to the Benedictine Rule as a wise way to live. Sr Laurentia outlines the teaching of St Benedict with great clarity and then suggests practical steps to live it out in daily life. In fractious times, this is a timely reminder that wisdom is universal.' -- Abbot Christopher Jamison, author of Finding Sanctuary and Finding Happines'The ancient wisdom of St Benedict has so much to offer today to anyone seeking to live more authentically in a world of constant change and turmoil. This book is born of deep engagement and attention to the profound desires of the heart and is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the Benedictine way more deeply. Sr Laurentia writes beautifully, drawing the reader into a greater contemplation of the generous grace of God, whether starting out to understand, or an old hand at prayer. This is a Lent book that will be read for its joyfulness the whole year round.' -- The Very Revd Dr Frances Ward, writer and theologian

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the nature of human consciousness and personhood by one of the world's greatest theologians.Trade ReviewIn Being Human, Rowan Williams, one of today’s most brilliant and profound thinkers, has produced a rich and thought-provoking meditation on the themes of consciousness, language, relationship, speech, silence and what it is to be a person. A marvellous and moving work: philosophical theology at its very best. * Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks *Through an elegant exploration of the nature of human consciousness Being Human convincingly debunks current discourse about the value of autonomy as the foundation of self-confidence, restoring human narrative and relationships to the heart of our being. A fascinating book, worthy of reflection and discussion. * Baroness Sheila Hollins, Emeritus Professor of the psychiatry of learning disability at St George's, University of London *'Rowan William's most striking characteristics are his humanity and his fine intellect. Here he uses both gifts quite brilliantly to illuminate what it means to be human. A stimulating collection of provocative yet reassuring essays. A gift from an exceptional man.' * Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, FRSA, Chair of Justice – the UK section of the International Commission of Jurists *Williams never disappoints: his reflections on such important topics as the nature of consciousness, how we view time, and the wisdom of silence make vital reading. * Iain McGilchrist, author of The Master and his Emissary *One of the strengths of this book is that Williams recognises religion can go bad. He defends a proper sense of dependence but distinguishes this from the infantilism certain institutions encourage. * The Church of England Newspaper *This book is cooler in tone, more academic and less direct, but it is learned, insightful and illuminating. Nobody concerned with the present state of humanity should miss it. * The Tablet *Table of Contents1. What is consciousness? 2. What is a person? 3. Bodies, minds and thoughts 4. Faith and human flourishing 5. Silence and human maturity Epilogue: Humanity transfigured

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Book SynopsisWhat if fear is the new brave? That''s the question that you need answered if you are living afraid. Finding courage begins with fear itself--fear of the Lord. I Choose Brave reveals a countercultural plan to help you where you are--knee-deep in fears of parenting, the future, your marriage, and a world that feels unstable. When you''re feeling fearful, the last thing you need is a social-media meme telling you to simply 'power through' your fears. In I Choose Brave, Katie Westenberg digs deep into Scripture and shows that finding the courage to overcome our fears must start with fear of the Lord. Hundreds of passages speak to this foundational truth, yet we have somehow relegated them to antiquity. In sharing her own compelling story of facing her worst fear, Katie serves up theological truth with relatable application. In this book, you will· discover a fresh take on an old truth that displaces fear once and for al

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Book SynopsisWealth and abundance are our divine right, learn to embrace prosperity with #1 New York Times bestselling author Marianne Williamson - preorder her latest, The Mystic Jesus, picking up where A Return to Love left offIn The Law of Divine Compensation, the revered spiritual guide teaches how, with faith in God’s promise of love and abundance for all, we need never fear the future.There are two realms that we have the ability to inhabit: the physical realm and the spiritual realm. In the physical realm, we find ourselves stressed by debt, unemployment, health bills, and more. While these fears are real, we don’t have to find ourselves stuck there. Instead, we can enter the spiritual realm, where God has promised to make abundance and prosperity available to us all. We do not need to be worried; we do not need to be preoccupied with our current financial situation; we do not need to fear the future. We just need to have the right mindset, the right faith that the power of God can and will work with the universe to produce miracles in our lives. If we live our lives to the best of our abilities, God will work with the universe to help give us everything we need.Trade Review"Author, activist, and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson is often considered one of the defining voices for a new generation of spiritual seekers." -- Spirituality and Health magazine "Williamson may be the most renowned spiritual activist and author teaching spiritual principles based on A Course in Miracles. This latest book... addresses the ways we attract miracles or deflect them... with a focus on the particular attitudes that will pave the way to material abundance." -- Publishers Weekly "Williamson focuses on what defines meaningful work and how our jobs can be an extension of our spirituality. As she teaches ... the sense of endless possibility to reshape our lives unfolds." -- Huffington Post "The Law of Divine Compensation assures us that everything will be all right since the universe is set up to work for us. ... We are challenged to believe that miracles do happen and what is lacking can become abundant." -- Spirituality and Practice "Williamson's easy, caring writing style makes almost anything seem possible, and here it is used to best advantage." -- Booklist "If you have trouble allowing money to flow abundantly into your life, by all means, pick up a copy of Marianne Williamson's new book The Law of Divine Compensation. ... This wonderful book... will help you shift your perceptions around money, work, and wealth. -- Law of Attraction magazine In The Law of Divine Compensation, the New York Times bestselling author Marianne Williamson provides a unique perspective on our financial condition,... revealing a path to abundance by way of a powerful spiritual principle called the Law of Divine Compensation. -- Edge Magazine "Marianne conveys her principals in such a way that makes my brain simultaneously jolt to life with excitement and my soul sigh with deep, profound relief." -- Gaiam TV Blog

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A thought-provoking read sure to attract intrigued skeptics and believers alike.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe Million copy bestseller: control the way you think to banish the damaging emotions of worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger and condemnation.Trade ReviewI have even recommended this book to friends who don't go to church- and they love it. * Families First *

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Book SynopsisThe ESV Study Bible, Large Print edition transforms the content of the award-winning ESV Study Bible into a highly readable, large-print type.

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Book SynopsisA fresh look at the foundation story of the Christian faith by one of the world’s greatest living theologiansTrade ReviewThere is a dignity inherent in Rowan Williams’ writing that both challenges and ennobles those who read it . . . We are asked to consider in this book nothing less than the fundamental meaning of life itself. * Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James’ Church, Piccadilly *Theology at its very best, and easily accessible too! Reading the book, I found myself drawn afresh to the vision of "perfect humanity" made manifest in Jesus Christ. * Miroslav Volf, Professor of Theology, Yale University Divinity School *‘Rowan Williams is one of the great theologians of our time. He is also an inspiring teacher whose godly wisdom helps us understand profound truths.’ * Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton and pioneer of the Alpha Course *Williams at the peak of his masterly powers as a Christian teacher and spiritual guide. * Church Times *Profound and moving reflections. * The Church of England newspaper *a ‘good book for busy people’, with ‘self-contained’ chapters * The Reader *Writing in the appealing conversational idiom characteristic of his preaching style, Williams manages a subtle balance between assuming a doctrinal blank slate on the one hand and counteracting the effects of long familiarity on the other * TLS *an ideal Lent book * Inspire Magazine *refreshingly simple but profound language * Progressive Voices *Table of ContentsPart One: The meaning of the Cross 1. The sign 2. The sacrifice 3. The victory Part Two: The meaning of the Resurrection 4. Christ's resurrection then 5. Christ's resurrection now

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Book SynopsisWinner NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS in Contemporary Jewish Life & PracticeMyra H. Kraft Memorial AwardA crucial new lens on repentance, atonement, forgiveness, and repair from harm—from personal transgressions to our culture's most painful and unresolved issues. American culture focuses on letting go of grudges and redemption narratives instead of the perpetrator’s obligations or recompense for harmed parties. As survivor communities have pointed out, these emphases have too often only caused more harm. But Danya Ruttenberg knew there was a better model, rooted in the work of the medieval philosopher Maimonides.For Maimonides, upon whose work Ruttenberg elaborates, forgiveness is much less important than the repair work to which the person who caused harm is obligated. The word traditionally translated as repentance really means something more like return, and in this book, returning is a restoration, as much as is possible, t

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Book SynopsisA selection of daily readings from the founder of The Salvation Army.

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Book SynopsisTheESVJournaling Bibleprovides the perfect way for you to keep a journal of your spiritual life right in the 2-inch margins of the Bible that you read and study everyday.

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Book SynopsisAs a part of the For the Bible Tells Me So seriesdesigned to immerse kids ages 04 in the gospelthis board book examines God's creation and providence to highlight his care for his children.

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when one of Germany’s most important writers, himself a Muslim, immerses himself in the world of Christian art? In this book, Navid Kermani is awestruck by a religion full of sacrifice and lamentation, love and wonder, the irrational and the unfathomable, the deeply human and the divine – a Christianity that today’s Christians rarely speak of so earnestly, boldly and enthusiastically. With the open-minded curiosity of a non-believer – or rather a believer in another faith – Kermani engages with Christian art in its great richness and diversity. The result is an enchanting reflection which reinvests in Christianity both its spectacular beauty and its terror. Kermani struggles with the cross, falls in love at the sight of Mary, experiences the Orthodox Mass and appreciates the greatness of St Francis. He teaches us to see the questions of our present-day lives in the pictures of old masters such as Botticelli, Caravaggio and Rembrandt – not with lectures on art history or theology, but with an intelligent eye for the essential details and the underlying relations to seemingly remote worlds, to literature and to mystical Islam. Kermani’s poetic school of seeing draws us in as we are carried along by his unique perspective on Christianity, rekindling our interest in great art at the same time. We are captivated by his unique and brilliant Islamic reading of the West.Trade Review‘An astonishing, deeply sympathetic, constantly surprising meditation on Christianity from one of the greatest Muslim writers and thinkers in the Western world. Kermani writes perceptively about individual works of art and particular places, about the New Testament, and about the rich traditions of Christian theology and practice. Still more important, he articulates a vision of Islamic–Christian friendship that is, in our vexed world, a human gift of rare importance.’ Stephen Greenblatt, Cogan University Professor of the Humanities, Harvard University ‘In this beautifully written book, Navid Kermani performs something which, if not unprecedented, is still highly unusual, as he considers Christianity from the distance of a different faith. He does not claim any superiority here, quite the opposite. Unencumbered by the need to accept or reject, he explores the Christian faith with an alert interest and consuming curiosity. Through his keen gaze, coupled with a profound knowledge of theology and art history, Kermani captivates readers with the marvels of artworks that they might otherwise never really notice. The anglophone world needs and deserves this gem of a book.’ Daniel Boyarin, University of California, Berkeley ‘In this book Navid Kermani draws on his unique perspectives as a Muslim intellectual to offer thoughtful reflections on the complex divine ideas underlying Christian art and the deep parallels that can be drawn between it and other traditions, including mystical Islam. As an outside observer of Christianity, Kermani reminds us that the great faith traditions have more in common than they have difference and how, at the end of the day, we all pay tribute to the same divine spirit. May more Muslim and Christian thinkers alike be inspired by his deep reflectiveness and willingness to engage across faith traditions.’ Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University, Washington, DC ‘When I lived in Deir Mar Musa, Paolo Dall’Oglio would sometimes press a “very important” book on me to read. I am sure that Wonder Beyond Belief is one of these books. It encourages debate and impresses the reader with the need for communication and respect for other people’s beliefs.’ Emma Loosley, University of ExeterTable of ContentsI. MOTHER AND SON MOTHER SON MISSION LOVE I LOVE II HUMILIATION BEAUTY CROSS LAMENTATION RESURRECTION TRANSFORMATION DEATH GOD I GOD II II. WITNESS CAIN JOB JUDITH ELIZABETH PETER JEROME URSULA I URSULA II BERNARD FRANCIS PETER NOLASCO SIMONIDA PAOLO DALL’OGLIO III. INVOCATION VOCATION PRAYER SACRIFICE CHURCH PLAY KNOWLEDGE TRADITION LIGHT LUST I LUST II RECESSIONAL ART FRIENDSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BIBLIOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATION CREDITS

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Book SynopsisConservation Architect and Researcher Sushant Bharti highlights the significance of the Madan Mohan, an ancient and important temple in Vrindavan, India that has had a prominent impact both locally and globally throughout its history. The text includes a captivating portrayal of the temple both at home and in the Indian diaspora, a tribute to the attractive, ever enchanting nature of the structure and its spiritual potency.The establishment of Gaudiya Vaishnavas in the Braj region catalysed a novel movement centered around the devotion to Radha and Krishna. This movement, in turn, spurred construction of the Madan Mohan, one of the most significant and prominent temples in the area during the Mughal reign. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, each temple emerged as a distinct exemple of Mughal artistry, showcasing a seamless integration of diverse architectural components and novel experimentation. The Madan Mohan temple stands as a remarkable testament to

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Book SynopsisOne of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. Written by the renowned Japanese warrior Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, its principles for achieving success in combat have long been lauded not only for their applicability to the martial arts but to all aspects of life. This acclaimed translation from Thomas Cleary is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi’s text, Cleary also translates another revered Japanese classic on leadership and strategy, The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior.This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.  The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

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Book SynopsisThe Holy Quran edition includes original Arabic text, transliteration, and English translation by M. Marmaduke Pickthall. It offers side-by-side format for easy comparison and understanding of the Quranic text.

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Book Synopsis'For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian's book will help you live fuller and breathe easier.' Glennon DoyleSixty-five million adults in the US have dropped out of active church attendance and about 2.7 million more are leaving every year. In the UK, surveys indicate that religious belief is also declining - and yet a surprising number of people still pray. Faith After Doubt is for all those who feel that their faith is falling apart.Using his own story and the stories of a diverse group of struggling believers, Brian D. McLaren, a former pastor and now an author, speaker, and activist shows how old assumptions are being challenged in nearly every area of human life, not just theology and spirituality. He proposes a four-stage model of faith development in which questions and doubt are not the enemy of faith, but rather a portal to a more mature and fruitful kind of faith. The four stages - simplicity, complexity, perplexity and harmony - offer a path forward that can help sincere and thoughtful people leave behind unnecessary baggage and increase their commitment to what matters most.'In this important book, my friend and colleague Brian McLaren helps you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.' Fr Richard RohrTrade ReviewA gripping, honest and practical book for a Christian who is experiencing doubt... be prepared to be deeply challenged and hugely encouraged. * Christianity Magazine *This is a challenging, provocative, and, at times, uncomfortable read, but, above all, it demands action. Churches need to listen to millennials and engage with their hopes and fears. They also need to reach out to those who have left, asking why and where they have gone and being prepared for some uncomfortable answers. * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisIn The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, Durkheim investigated the enduring source of human social identity and fellowship by studying the simplest form of documented religion, totemism among the Aborigines of Australia. His book about the origin and nature of religion and society continues to enthrall sociologists, anthropologists, ethnographers, philosophers, and theologians.

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Book SynopsisAt last, an introduction to the Old Testament that not only covers all the key components of most OT courses but also helps students to think for themselves about key issues of interpretation.Trade ReviewThe book is excellent for Readers in training to develop an appropriately respectful understanding of Jewish Scriptures. -- David Sellick * The Reader, Autumn 2016 Vol. 116, No.1 *A key element is that this Introduction builds in points where students are asked to read the text, with various diagnostic questions to help them do so e?ectively. Goldingay has also collected a range of web resources to support this book, and is adding to them. Although there is little interaction with other scholars, Goldingay does provide some suggestions on additional reading so students can also move from their encounter with the text to an encounter with scholarship. So, what is an Old Testament Introduction? In this case, it is a readable work which encourages students to read it – in short, they are introduced. Indeed, well introduced. -- David Firth St John’s School of Mission, Nottingham * Theology Journal Issue 119.4 *The best way to describe this book is to call it an immensely rich quarry of easy to access tools for the Hebrew Bible Student. There is no doubt that this comprehensive and easy to access introduction to the Old Testament will find a grateful readership among undergraduate students in particular. -- by Anja Klein, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh * The Expository Times *Table of ContentsPrefacePart 1: IntroductionPart 2: The TorahPart 3: The ProphetsPart 4: The WritingsPart 5: Looking Back Over the Whole

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Book SynopsisThe rare book that really might change your life. It has certainly changed mine.' John Green, Author ofThe Fault in Our StarsCasper ter Kuile, a Harvard Divinity School fellow and cohost of the popularHarry Potter and the Sacred Textpodcast, explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices?yoga, reading, walking the dog?into sacred rituals that can heal our crisis of social isolation and struggle to find purpose.After half a decade of research and hundreds of conversations with people around the country, I am convinced we are in the midst of a paradigm shift. That what used to hold us in community no longer works, and that the spiritual offerings of yesteryear no longer help us thrive.Casper ter KuileWhat do Soul Cycle, gratitude journals, and tech breaks have in common? For ter Kuile they offer rituals that create the foundation for our modern spiritual lives.We are in crisis today. Our modern technological society has left too many of us?no matter ourTrade Review‘The Power of Ritual is essential reading for anyone interested in how to find meaning in our strange, new world. Bursting with wisdom and compassion, this is the rare book that really might change your life. It has certainly changed mine.’ – John Green, Author of The Fault in Our Stars ‘Casper ter Kuile continues to have his pulse on this generation's search for meaning. Building on the incredible work of How We Gather, The Power of Ritual offers a radical proposition: we decide what's sacred.’- Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering ‘Casper ter Kuile's book is genuinely wise and utterly useful: it offers you the opportunity to remake your life in small but vital ways that will leave you happier, calmer, and more able to do the work that must be done on this planet. A classic the day it is published!’ – Bill McKibben, author of Radio Free Vermont ‘If you are passionate about community building or simply seeking what feels good in life and how to get more of it…consider this book your new bible.’ – Cleo Wade, Author of Heart Talk and Where to Begin ‘Human beings are made to experience the transcendent, for worship and, though this might surprise many people, for ritual as well. Casper ter Kuile invites our increasingly secular world to discover the sacred in the midst of the everyday and turn our days into rituals of joy, praise and gratitude.’ – James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage ‘As we reimagine our relationships, with self, one another and nature, The Power of Ritual provides deep insight into traditions both new and old. Brilliant.’ – Elizabeth Cutler, Co-Founder of Soul Cycle ‘The Power of Ritual has a startling message: feeling better isn’t about adding new things, but rather about seeing what we have through new eyes.’ Evan Sharp, Co-Founder of Pinterest ‘A thoughtful debut. Those who are beginning to explore spirituality will find many rich ideas.’ – Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisOutlines how Christianity transformed the ancient world in ways we may have forgotten: bringing liberation from fatalism, conferring great dignity on human beings, subverting the cruelest aspects of pagan society, and elevating charity above all virtues.Trade Review"Hart has the gifts of a good advocate. He writes with clarity and force, and he drives his points home again and again. He exposes his opponents errors of fact or logic with ruthless precision."—Anthony Kenny, Times Literary Supplement"It is a taut and tart introduction to the ideas that drove the Christian Revolution, fired by righteous anger and with an arsenal of learning that explodes off the page."—Nick Mattiske, The Lutheran (Australian Lutheran Church)"A brilliant investigation of the current fad among intellectuals for atheism."—Contemporary Review"A provocative work, vigorous, humorous, erudite."—James R. A. Merrick, Scottish Bulletin on Evangelical Theory". . . takes no prisoners in its response to fashionable criticisms of Christianity."—Dr Rowan Williams, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Church Times"Entertaining and challenging, this book brings us back to what Christmas is about."—Nick Baines, The Church Times (Christmas Books)"With impressive erudition and polemical panache, David Hart smites hip and thigh the peddlers of a 'new atheism' that recycles hoary arguments from the past. His grim assessment of our cultural moment challenges the hope that ‘the Christian revolution' could happen again."—Richard John Neuhaus, former editor in chief of First Things"Provoked by and responding to the standard-bearers of 'the New Atheism,' this original and intellectually impressive work deftly demolishes their mythical account of 'the rise of modernity.' Hart argues instead that the genuinely humane values of modernity have their historic roots in Christianity."—Geoffrey Wainwright, Duke Divinity School "In this learned, provocative, and sophisticated book, Hart presents a frontal challenge to today's myopic caricature of the culture and religion that existed in previous centuries."—Robert Louis Wilken, University of Virginia"Surely Dawkins, Hitchens et al would never have dared put pen to paper had they known of the existence of David Bentley Hart. After this demolition-job all that is left for them to do is repent and rejoice at the discreditation of their erstwhile selves."—John Milbank, author of Radical Orthodoxy: A New Theology"A devastating dissection of the 'new atheism,' a timely reminder of the fact that 'no Christianity' would have meant 'no West,' and a rousing good read. David Hart is one of America's sharpest minds, and this is Hart in full, all guns firing and the band playing on the deck."—George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington“An unanswerable and frequently hilarious demolition of the shoddy thinking and historical illiteracy of the so-called New Atheists.”—Michael Robbins, Commonweal -- Michael Robbins * Commonweal *

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Book SynopsisProfessor John C. Lennox defends the legitimacy of a Christian worldview in light of the latest science.Trade Review"Anyone who has understood the immense difficulties that reductionism creates in science must be impressed with the care with which the author outlines and dissects the arguments. You don't have to be a theist to benefit from the book. Come to it with an open mind, and enjoy its challenges." -- Denis Noble, Emeritus Professor, University of Oxford, CBE, FRS"Engagingly written [...] Lennox gives a totally unique view of the physical and logical universe from his perspective as a mathematician and a Christian." -- Cheryl E. Praeger, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Western Australia"If there could be one book in the arsenal for the college-bound faithful, the apologist, or the ponderer of the complex questions of science and faith, this is the text." -- James M. Tour, Professor of Chemistry, Rice University"In a century when all the fields of science and technology converge in biology, the effort to confront the deeper meaning of life from a historical and philosophical perspective is more relevant than ever before. This book is a timely and excellent contribution to the conversation." -- Sonia Contera, Professor of Biological Physics, University of Oxford"In this accessible and engaging introduction, [John Lennox] guides us through the great debates about science and faith, and offers incisive assessments of the issues." -- Alister McGrath, Professor of Science and Religion, University of Oxford"The scholarship is fine-grained, integrating dozens of fields. Best of all is the tour de force of new developments in evolutionary biology that have largely gone unreported, backed by a rich historical context running back to the ancient Greeks." -- Perry Marshall, author of Evolution 2.0, founder of the $10 million Evolution 2.0 PrizeTable of ContentsCONTENTSPrefacePART 1 Surveying the Landscape1. Introduction 102. Matters of Evidence and Faith 193. A Historical Perspective: The Forgotten Roots of Science and Arguments from Design 26PART 2 Science and Explanation4. Science, its Presuppositions, Scope, and Methodology 625. Worldviews and Their Relation to Science: Naturalism and its Shortcomings 876. Theism and its Relationship to Science: God of Gaps, Complexity of God, and Miracles 110PART 3 Understanding the Universe and Life7. Understanding the Universe: The Beginning and Fine-Tuning 1408. The Wonder of the Living World 1579. The Genetic Code 17010. A Matter of Information 18611. Algorithmic Information Theory 19212. Life’s Solution: Self-Organization? 207PART 4 The Modern Synthesis13. Life’s Solution: Evolution? 21814. Evolution: Asking Hard Questions 23115. The Nature and Scope of Evolution 24116. Natural Selection 26017. The Edge of Evolution 27118. The Mathematics of Evolution 280PART 5 The Information Age19. Systems Biology 29820. The Origin of Information: A Word-Based World 31521. Brain, Mind, and the Quantum World 348Epilogue: Beyond Science But Not Beyond Reason 365Notes 375Index 395

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Mapping Your Place in the Cosmos 7 Chapter 1: An Astrological Overview: The Horoscope in Brief 9 Chapter 2: Getting Your Precise Horoscope: The Old Way, the Internet Way, and the Software 29 Chapter 3: The History of Astrology: 5,000 Years of Cosmic Ups and Downs 41 Part 2: Here Comes the Sun 59 Chapter 4: The Signs of Spring: Aries, Taurus, and Gemini 61 Chapter 5: The Signs of Summer: Cancer, Leo, and Virgo 81 Chapter 6: The Signs of Autumn: Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius 101 Chapter 7: The Signs of Winter: Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces 121 Part 3: Leafing through the Cosmic Cookbook 143 Chapter 8: Moon Signs: The Lunacy Factor 145 Chapter 9: The Personal Planets 155 Chapter 10: The Outer Planets (And More) 175 Chapter 11: What You See versus What You Get: The Rising Sign (And More) 195 Chapter 12: The Sun, the Moon, and the Planets in the Houses 211 Chapter 13: Amazing Aspects: The Secrets of Cosmic Geometry 237 Chapter 14: Interpreting Your Birth Chart: A Guide 267 Part 4: Using Astrology Right Now 285 Chapter 15: The Sun Sign Combinations 287 Chapter 16: The Times of Our Lives: Transits 307 Chapter 17: The Lunar Advantage: Using Astrology in Daily Life 333 Chapter 18: Retrograde Hell? The Truth Revealed 343 Chapter 19: Creativity and the Stars 355 Part 5: The Part of Tens 373 Chapter 20: Ten Talents You Can Spot in a Chart 375 Chapter 21: Ten (Plus One) Ways to Use Astrology in Your Life: The Art of Timing 389 Index 399

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