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Book SynopsisThe wisdom in these pages will guide us in understanding the reason of our births, the way we should conduct ourselves, and the thoughts and actions that will help us make the shift from physicality to spirituality.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction -Sekhar Bandyopadhyay and Aloka Parasher Sen Part I Modernity, Religion, and Secularism Chapter One: Society, Religion, and Modernity in Postcolonial India - T.K. Oommen Chapter Two: Possession, Alterity, Modernity - Aditya Malik Part II Modernity, Religion, and the Communities Chapter Three: The Dravidian Idea in Missionary Accounts of South Indian Religion - Will Sweetman Chapter Four: Locating the Self, Community, and the Nation: Writing the History of the Srivai??avas of South India- Ranjeeta Dutta Chapter Five: Sedentarization and the Changing Contours of Religious Identities: The Case of the Pastoral Van Gujjars of the Himalayas - Alok Kumar Pandey and R. Siva Prasad Chapter Six: Religion, Erotic Sensibilities, and Marginality - Pushpesh Kumar Part III Secularism, Religion, and Politics Chapter Seven: Rethinking the 'Religious-Secular' Binary in Global Politics: M.A. Jinnah and Muslim Nationalism in South Asia - Aparna Devare Chapter Eight: Modernity, Citizenship, and Hindu Nationalism: Hindu Mahasabha and Its 'Reorientation' Debate, 1947-52 - Sekhar Bandyopadhyay Chapter Nine: Bipolar Coalition System in Kerala: Carriers and Gatekeepers of Communal Forces in Politics - B.L. Biju Chapter Ten: The Ritual of Power and Power of the Ritual: An Interface between Religion and Politics - N. Sudhakar Rao and M. Ravikumar Part IV Religious Practices of the Diaspora Chapter Eleven: Cultural Reproduction and the Reconstruction of Identities in the Indian Diaspora - Aparna Rayaprol Chapter Twelve: Durability and Change: Anglo-Indian Religious Practice in India and the Diaspora - Brent Howitt Otto and Robin Andrews Notes on Editors and Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisSubjects covered, for every prophet, include: a discussion of the date, who the prophet spoke to, how the critics have interpreted it, how it relates to history and to other prophets, and its structure and outline. Each chapter includes exercises and essay topics.

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Book SynopsisThe ancient people of Israel and contemporary Western society share a preoccupation with the idea of leadership. In this perceptive and engaging book, David Runcorn reveals just how deeply one world can speak to the other. It is particularly relevant to current debates in the church over women and leadership.

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Book SynopsisA rounded and compelling portrait of Jesus as charismatic healer, sage, and prophet, a man living in the power of the spirit and dedicated to radical social change.

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Book SynopsisA creative, practical approach to the vast, fascinating and ultimately very personal field of Christian spirituality. Reissued with a new cover.

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Book SynopsisA unique, inspiring and beautifully crafted sequence of meditations, drawn from the Pope's speeches and tweets since becoming pontiff in 2013.Trade ReviewIn his commitment to the poor, to peace, and to creation care Pope Francis is changing the status quo; challenging institutions of wealth and power, while inspiring the vulnerable and faithful around the world. I recommend this book to anyone looking for inspiration, vision, and spiritual guidance. These words of Pope Francis demonstrate why he is becoming such a life-changing, church-changing, and world changing leader—and a delightfully surprising gift from God. * Jim Wallis *The attractive layout of one item for each of the 170-plus pages makes the book ideal for dipping into and Pope Francis' sincerity crosses denominational barriers. -- Margaret Daniels * Methodist Recorder *A COLLECTION of quotations taken directly from the official Vatican texts of Pope Francis’ homilies, speeches, tweets, audiences, prayers, daily meditations and writings is published as The Spirit of St Francis – "Inspiring words on faith, love and creation" – edited by Alicia von Stamwitz (SPCK, £8.99). At Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s election in 2013, he explained his choice of papal name by saying, "For me, Francis of Assisi is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation". His wish to follow the precepts of his chosen saint is borne out by the chapter headings, which include We are infinitely loved, Choose simplicity and humility, Do not forget the poor! and Respect and protect creation. The attractive layout of one item for each of the 170-plus pages makes the book ideal for dipping into and Pope Francis’ sincerity crosses denominational barriers. * Methodist Recorder *

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Book SynopsisLeadership 101 is a how-to manual for children’s ministry and youth leaders looking to develop their leadership skills, from Limitless National Director Tim Alford.Trade Review"Leadership 101 is a book I wish had been written when I was starting out. It is packed full of practical wisdom and insight. So, so helpful. A must read for anyone involved in youth and children’s ministry, but also a great resource for anyone who aspires to be an effective leader." -- Mike Pilavachi MBE, Founder of Soul Survivor Ministries and Senior Pastor of Soul Survivor Watford"Practical, accessible, engaging & packed full of wisdom. This book is an absolute must read for anyone in youth and children’s ministry." -- Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance"Tim Alford has learnt these lessons not in the classroom but in the hurly-burly, heart breaking, inspiring world of Christian leadership. It’s required reading for every leader who wants to leave a legacy of fired up leaders who totally follow Jesus. Is there really anything more important than that?" -- Andy Hawthorne OBE, Director of The Message Trust"There are books on leadership you know you’re supposed to read, and then there are books on leadership that you must read. This is one such book. It’s loaded with sharp wisdom and enduring encouragement fresh from the trenches of what it actually means to pastor and lead young people . . . Passionate, provocative and profoundly actionable, this book is a gift for everyone who shares God’s heart for the emerging generations to know Life in all its fullness." -- Rachel Gardner, Youthscape Director of Partnerships"Tim is the real deal - an outstanding kingdom leader with a huge depth of insight. I’ve learned so much from journeying with him and I’ve no doubt you will too as you read through this book that’s crammed with practical wisdom." -- Carl Beech, Founder of Christian Vision for Men and The Edge Network"This book is like sitting over coffee with a friend and chatting about youth and children’s work. It is funny, gentle, kind, challenging and full of wisdom. I couldn't put it down! It has become a permanent feature on my desk so that I can dip back in for more ideas and inspiration. Tim carefully guides us through understanding youth culture, church, leadership, strategy and most-importantly, the prioritisation of young people. This is an important book for youth and children’s work in our time." -- Dot Tyler, Tearfund Head of Youth and Emerging Generation TeamTim is an outstanding leader and person. He models what he teaches and carries such an authority in the youth ministry community with humility and grace. This excellent book is packed full of practical, lived out wisdom. . . Like the best books this is not meant to be read alone but in community, so read it with others, apply the wisdom in its pages and let's see our youth ministries fly and flourish! -- Pete Baker, National Director, Pais Movement"This book will not only be a great inspiration to children and youth leaders but it will also be a practical guide for their leadership in the local context. The impact of this book will not only make a difference in the lives of the leaders but also in the lives of the young people – calling on a generation to also be the leaders that God has called them to be." -- Helen Schofield, Territorial Youth and Children’s Secretary for Salvation Army UK"More than a manual and way beyond a ‘how to’ guide, this is a passionate, compelling invitation to the adventure of discovering and developing your life as a leader of children and young people. Hugely practical, Leadership 101 is filled with insight and inspiration, resource and revelation . . . Get this into the hands of every youth and children’s leader you can." -- Chris Cartwright, General Superintendent of the Elim Pentecostal Church"Tim is passionate about developing good, Godly leaders who will last the course, and he’s poured that passion into Leadership 101. This accessible, practical and wise book will help you to think and pray through every aspect of your leadership, and shape you into the kind of leader that children and young people deserve." -- Martin Saunders, Deputy CEO of Youthscape"This is a brilliant resource for youth and children’s leaders. This book provides excellent wisdom, advice and practical steps to leading well with space for reflection and application throughout. I’d highly recommend it to anyone involved in ministry to children and young people as an easy to read but challenging and accessible resource." -- Paul Friend, Director of South West Youth MinistriesThis extremely readable and practical book is full of insight, wisdom and leadership gold, developed from years of being on the front line and wrestling with both the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of what we do. The simple and profound nuggets of wisdom throughout this book will help you lead yourself and the youth and children’s ministry in a much more effective and fruitful way. Read it prayerfully, wrestle with the questions and let it really shape how you serve and lead! -- Andy Harding, Exec Pastor of Central Church, Director of PowerPoint, Vice Chair of Magnitude & Founder of Lead"A comprehensive guide to pretty well every facet of leadership written at an accessible level for those keen to tackle the challenge of reaching children and young people with the love of God. Read it prayerfully and I feel sure your work will change for the better." -- Andy Peck, Editor at Large, Premier Youth and Children’s Work Magazine"I wish this book existed when I first started leading people! I think people wonder about the authenticity in books like this, ‘is it just some guy with a bunch of nice leadership ideas?’ Well, this book is nothing of the sort. Tim lives this stuff. And when I say ‘live,’ I mean he leads with excellence in local and national contexts and is committed to growing in every area of leadership himself." -- Dan Randall, Youth Director at HOPE Together"Tim has done a great job of communicating so clearly with very helpful practical application some the most important principles in effective spiritual leadership. I love this book and highly recommend it to anyone in any sort church/ministry leadership." -- James Aladiran, Founder of Prayer Storm"This book offers timely insight and real practical wisdom for any leader in any context, whether strengthening your own leadership muscles, building an effective team or launching out into a new leadership landscape this book offers you tools and suggestions that will get you off on the right footing." -- Dave Newton, Principal of Regents Theological College"There is no higher priority in our nation right now than to reach the emerging generation with the good news of Jesus. To achieve that we need fresh leaders full of passion who will be committed to that cause. Tim Alford has spent his life in pursuit of that vision and now we have this book full of his experience and wisdom to inspire us all to more. There’s no time to waste, get reading and let’s mobilise leaders to kick start a post-Covid world with the age old call to follow Jesus." -- Pete Wynter, Leadership Pastor HTB and Director of the Leadership College London"Leadership 101 is written straight from the trenches of youth work and is a gift to everyone involved in serving and loving young people in any capacity! Tim lives and breathes this stuff and each chapter will challenge, inspire and resource you to grow and develop as a leader to best serve the next generation. Tim does a brilliant job of humbly offering practical advice gained through many years of experience, as well as leaving space for God to speak to you. This is a MUST read, either on your own or with some friends." -- Susie Aldridge, Lead Pastor of Dreaming the Impossible and Associate Pastor of Trent Vineyard"Leadership 101 is a fantastic book that speaks into the here-and-now but also to the longevity of youth and children’s ministry. It utilises a wide range of perspectives and influences that help frame a larger understanding of healthy ministry. This book is timely and a great resource for the young or seasoned Children’s or Youth Pastor to constantly be reminded of and given tools to mastering the basics." -- Dan Watson, Hillsong Youth UK"This book should be an essential part of a youth leaders Toolkit. Work through it or dip into it! Either way, it will help you, inspire you, encourage you, stretch you, and equip you for impactful, influential ministry with young people and your team. Tim writes with honesty and humour, drawing together biblical and leadership wisdom from the ages. Devour it and do it!" -- Matt Summerfield, Zeo Church"This book is not only really accessible, relatable and inspiring but also excellent both for those of us starting out on our leadership journey, and those a little further along! I would however offer this warning, don’t read this book too quickly as there is gold in here that you cannot afford to miss." -- Laura Hancock, Director of National Ministries, British Youth for Christ"Leadership 101 is a fantastic resource for youth and children’s ministers to reflect and grow in their leadership. Tim has written an incredibly practical book that offers huge amounts of simple but actionable advice that will see your leadership develop and grow. Tim is not afraid to move beyond just established leadership models, tackling current issues like social media and mental health and their impact on leadership. The book is a well thought through and challenging manual of leadership from start to finish and comes thoroughly recommended." -- Jimmy Dale, National Youth Evangelism Officer for the Church of England"We desperately need great leaders to navigate the extraordinary times we are living in. Leadership 101 is the book the youth ministry world has been crying out for to help develop Godly, skilful leaders full of integrity and passion. Tim is the real deal and his punchy style, winsome storytelling and practical advice make this book accessible for leaders at every age and stage. It is a gift to the church and I wholeheartedly commend it." -- Phil Knox, Head of Mission to Young Adults, Evangelical Alliance"Leadership isn't in your genes, it grows from your inner life. Tim takes us on a journey into how that happens with great insights and practical lessons. You'll want this book in your pocket not on the shelf." -- Chris Curtis, Chief Executive of Youthscape"Tim writes really well! It is inspiring, encouraging and practical helping those starting out in ministry to the more seasoned unpack and wrestle over the principles of leadership in our current times." -- Neil O’Boyle, National Director of British Youth for Christ

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Book SynopsisLaid out week to view and complete with lectionary readings, the Church Pocket Book and Diary 2024 is the ideal church diary for clergy and churchgoers in the UK.

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Book SynopsisBringing together theologians, scholars, creative writers, church leaders and activists from around the world, Fresh from The Word 2024 offers notes, prayers and further thought suggestions for every day of the year

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Book SynopsisHow is it possible, after the Shoah, to declare one''s faith in the God of Israel? Breaking the Tablets is David Weiss Halivni''s eloquent and insightful response to this question. Halivni, Auschwitz survivor and one of the greatest Talmudic scholars of the past century, declares that at this time of God''s near absence, Jews can still observe the words of the Torah and pray for God to come near again. Jews must continue to study the classic texts of rabbinic Judaism but now with greater humility, recognizing that even the greatest religious leaders and thinkers interpret these texts only as mere people, prone to human error. Breaking the Tablets is important reading for anyone who feels burdened by the question of how it is possible to believe in God and practice their religion.Trade ReviewErudition, scholarship, depth of knowledge, sharp insight, brilliant commentary and innovative interpretation: all these are to be found in David Weiss Halivni's new volume on the Talmud—a field in which he has been recognized as one of this generation's great Masters. -- Elie WieselThis is a deep, powerful book. Halivni's achievement is awe-inspiring: he came through Auschwitz as a young man, then became one of the leading Jewish scholars in the world. In these essays he points to a way of spiritual and intellectual renewal for Judaism that has lessons for other faiths too. His combination of great learning, passionate prayer, and prophetic daring connects Sinai to Auschwitz and opens a way into the twenty-first century that is prayerful and faithful, yet realistic. He has an ideal editor and interpreter in Peter Ochs, whose comments and drawing out of implications can even at times articulate Halivni's message better than Halivni himself. Halivni and Ochs together are a sign of hope for academy, synagogue and civilization. -- David Ford, professor of divinity, University of CambridgeWith profound insight, the greatest rabbinic scholar living today explicates for us some of the faith, hope, and intelligence that has kept and still keeps his soul from succumbing to the Shoah, which is his greatest agony, the greatest agony of our people and, indeed, the greatest agony in human history. He has done this by showing that his scholarly attempt to retrieve the original meaning of classical Jewish texts, which were written at times when God was closer, works in tandem with his continuing hope and prayer for the return to the world of the God who was absent in Auschwitz. This latest explication of his Jewish theology is considerably aided by the excellent interpretations it has elicited from Professor Peter Ochs. -- David Novak, University of TorontoThis small volume has been skillfully edited....Halvini [and Ochs] give us much to reflect on and ponder. * Jewish Book World *Halivni speaks with the authority of scholarly erudition, life experience, and longing for the restoration of both Torah and God's nearness. . . . His passion and authenticity are deeply moving…. Breaking the Tablets is a careful and imaginative tracing in rabbinic literature … it is a significant contribution to post-Shoah theology. -- Laurence Edwards * CCAR Journal: The Reform Jewish Quarterly *In these profound meditations on the future of Torah and Jewish theology, ably edited and explicated by Peter Ochs, David Weiss Halivni proposes how the gap between divine revelation at Sinai and divine absence at Auschwitz can and must be bridged. -- Judith R. Baskin, University of OregonWhen Holocaust survivor and renowned Talmudist David Weiss Halivni writes a work of theology dealing with the question of God and the Holocaust, attention is merited. When he writes a work that is traditional and radical, at once personal and philosophical, one's interest deepens. * Journal of Genocide Research, January 2009 *These important views are well-researched and convincingly argued. -- Shubert Spero, Bar-Ilan UniversityTable of Contents1 Prologue: Between Sinai and Auschwitz 2 Editor's Introduction 4 Chapter One: Prayer in the Shoah 6 Chapter Two: Restoring Scripture 8 Chapter Three: Breaking the Tablets and Begetting the Oral Law 10 Chapter Four: Between Auschwitz and Sinai

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Book SynopsisAs parents, we deeply desire the best for our kids. We look for the right preschool, teach them to read, and get them involved in extracurriculars. We take our job as parents seriously.But are we also putting our time and energy into teaching them the Bible? Leading our kids to life through Scripture is not only doable, it''s an essential part of parenting kids for Jesus. And the good news is studying God''s Word as a family doesn''t have to be hard or overly time-consuming. This book will give you the tools and confidence to study the Bible as a family. It will help you identify and overcome your objections and fears, give you a crash course in what the Bible is all about and how to teach it, and provide the tools and techniques to set up a family Bible-study habit. You will finish this book feeling encouraged and empowered to initiate and strengthen your child''s relationship with the Lord through his Word.

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Book SynopsisHe''s inviting you to sustained and unquenchable love.Jesus is worthy of a love that burns in the likeness of His love for us. But threats to our passion for Him come with the storms and setbacks we face. With vulnerable perspective and insight, Dana Candler shares her own battles with keeping first love and how the Lord breaks in with vital truth and fresh desire to her soul--and how He yearns to do the same for you.Discover how to overcome the enemies of holy passion and tangibly experience His love. When you do, He will consume your heart with thriving joy, delight and passion for Him, burning bright all your days.'First Love equips you to say yes to God''s invitation to a life marked by confident trust, deep-rooted joy and a love that overflows and impacts all that you do!'--JODIE BERNDT, bestselling author, Praying the Scriptures for Your Children'This book will strengthen your confidence i

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Book SynopsisPacked with insight and encouragement that lasts all day, each of these 90 uplifting devotions includes powerful prayers, biblical promises, reflection questions, declarations of truth, and practical action steps. No matter your situation, you can face every fear with courage and faith and that the one who created you will never leave you or forsake you.

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Book SynopsisWith depth and insight, Dr. John Jackson shows that sharing God's grace right where you are is the key to sweeping social change, hope, and revival. Through biblical teaching and prophetic revelation, Dr. Jackson helps you partner with the Holy Spirit to step into the fullness of all God's called you to be--and unleash the redemptive presence of Jesus.

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Book SynopsisPart narrative, part wartime dispatch, a bestselling writer team transports you into the gritty reality of war-torn Ukraine through eyewitness accounts of faith, survival, and miraculous intervention. Amid the chaos and tragedy, they reveal the unbreakable spirit of a nation under siege--and how God is always working in redemptive ways.

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for God''s best for your life? Do you have a plan for getting there? God created you for an amazing adventure of faith, and the twelve spiritual practices found in The Divine Adventure offer a practical road map for your journey. By learning to apply ancient spiritual disciplines, you''ll discover a life of wonder, passion, and flourishing faith.Intensely personal and deeply practical, The Divine Adventure unpacks powerful disciplines that will revolutionize your prayer life, deepen your intimacy with God, create balance between rest and work, cultivate meaningful community with others, and more. Drawing from Scripture, ancient writings, visits to holy sites, and her own life experiences of brokenness and breakthrough, Rebecca Friedlander shares the keys that any follower of Christ can use to unlock their own divine adventure. Whether you''re a new believer or a seasoned disciple, you''ll find that implementing these practices will both empower y

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Book SynopsisA passionate argument for LGBTQ equality within religious communities—“a book for our times and a book for the ages” (EDGE)The myth that the Bible forbids homosexuality—the myth of “God versus Gay”—is behind some of the most divisive and painful conflicts of our day. In this provocative and game-changing book, scholar and activist Jay Michaelson shows that the Bible does not prohibit same-sex intimacy but does quite the opposite. In fact, the vast majority of the Bible’s teachings support the full equality and dignity of LGBTQ people, from the first flaw it finds in creation (“It is not good for a person to be alone”) to the way religious communities grow through reflection and conscience. Michaelson argues passionately for equality—not despite religion, but because of it.With close readings of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, the latest data on the science of sexual orientation, and a sy

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Book SynopsisDescribed by Cornel West as “a towering public intellectual and the leading universalist philosopher of his generation,” Forrest Church was one of the preeminent liberal theologians of our time. His final gift, The Cathedral of the World, draws from the entire span of Church’s life’s work to leave behind a clear statement of his universalist theology and liberal faith. Giving new voice to the power of liberal religion, Church invites all seekers to enter the Cathedral of the World, home to many windows but only one Light.

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Book SynopsisWith faith, hope, and compassion, acclaimed religion scholar Timothy Beal shows us how to navigate the inevitabilities of the climate crisis and the very real—and very near—possibility of human extinctionWhat if it’s too late to save ourselves from climate crisis? When Time is Short is a meditation for what may be a finite human future that asks how we got here to help us imagine a different relationship to the natural world.Modern capitalism, as it emerged, drew heavily upon the Christian belief in human exceptionalism and dominion over the planet, and these ideas still undergird our largely secular society. They justified the pillaging and eradication of indigenous communities and plundering the Earth’s resources in pursuit of capital and lands.But these aren’t the only models available to us—and they aren’t even the only models to be found in biblical tradition. Beal re-reads key texts to anchor us

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Book SynopsisGathers together for the first time the best research on religion in contemporary New York CityTrade ReviewA first and welcomed attempt to map the spiritual landscape of New York City. New York Glory covers deftly the old changing denominations as well as the new immigrant religions. Old assumptions about secular Gotham may need some revision after reading this broad collection. -- Jose Casanova,author of Public Religions in the Modern WorldThis helpful sourcebook strives to be ‘anatomically correct' to the religious demography of New York, providing more on Catholics and Jews, Hispanics and African Americans, than Buddhists, Methodists, or New Age devotees. There's virtue in this approach, and the texture is rich. If you think of New York as a monument to secularityor as positively the work of the Devilthis book will make you think again. -- John Stratton Hawley,Barnard College, Columbia UniversityThese two edited volumes bring together a variety of authors to offer a rear combination: they focus on religion in urban America and on particular cities, namely New York City and Chicago...They are necessary reading for anyone who seeks to understand this area. * Sociology of Religion *In New York Glory the usually peripheral becomes foreground, and the core background. * Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion *The editors are to be encouraged for gathering together original material from some of the most current research on relgions in the city. * American Jewish History *

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Book SynopsisThe "Left Behind" series is about those "left behind" after Christ removes true believers, leaving everyone else to suffer seven years of Tribulation. This work assesses these novels and shows how the ultimate vision put forth by the series' authors inadvertently undermines itself as the series unfolds.Trade ReviewA timely analysis of a religious movement that is quietly exercising enormous political influence today. Shuck's careful reading of LaHaye's troubling vision establishes unexpected connections with the leading edge of contemporary network culture. -- Mark C. Taylor,author of About Religion: Economies of Faith in Virtual CultureWith this book, Glenn W. Shuck establishes himself as one of the foremost scholars of American evangelical Christianity. This work is both wonderfully written and creative. Based on Shuck's even-handed and insightful analysis, the reader learns about the meaning and astonishing popularity of books about end times, especially the Left Behind series. Marks of the Beast provides a dynamic lens into the meaning of religion in modern times. -- Michael O. Emerson,Director, Du Bois Center for the Advanced Study of Religion and Race, University of Notre DameA provocative study. * Berkshire Eagle *Well-researched work employing sociological, literary, and theological perspectives. * Choice *Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments Preface: About American Evangelicals Introduction: First Words on Last Things1 Signs of the Times: The Dispensational Background of Evangelical Prophecy Belief 2 Reluctant Rebels: The Left Behind Novels and the Politics of Evangelical Identity 3 The Emergence of the Network Culture/Beast System 4 Technologies of Transcendence: "Beast Religion" and the Dei?cation/Demonization of the Network Culture 5 Marks of the Beast: The Struggle for Evangelical Identity 6 Beast, Inc.: Evangelical Resistance and the Internalization of Evil Epilogue Notes Select Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisHow to use the power of invitation to double the size of your churchTable of ContentsContentsForeword 9Acknowledgments 13Preface 151. Will You Come Along? 172. The Reasons Why We Don’t Invite Our Friends 333. How Welcoming Are You? 564. Twelve Steps to Becoming an Inviting Church 675. The Reasons Why People Don’t Come Back a Second Time 996. The Seven Phrases that Turn Away 1067. Turning Failure into a Friend 1138. Back to What? Releasing Your Brakes 1269. The Ten Keys to Keeping 141Conclusion:Igniting Spontaneous Invitation and Not Being Able to Stop It 155Appendix 1:The Twelve Steps Learning Tool 180Appendix 2:Back to Church Sunday – Perspectives from around the World 182Notes 189

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Book SynopsisA driving force in folk religion, milagros or ex-votos, are found in cathedrals, humble chapels in rural areas and roadside shrines across Latin America. This book traces the use and artistry of these small objects, which are offered to saints and other popular deities by Latin Americans in return for favours or answered prayers.

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Book SynopsisPrinted in Russia in 1991, this excellent translation of an Indian classic has 16 colour pages and extensive study refinements with an Index ,Bibliography, Sanskrit pronunciation guide, chapter summary, and glossary.

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Book SynopsisThis book by Michael A. Cremo presents 24 papers on the relationship between science and religion, focusing on archeological evidence for extreme human antiquity and a Vedic alternative to human origins theory. It will interest theologians, scientists, historians, philosophers, and scholars of science and religion.

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Book SynopsisThe Bhagavad-gita, spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna, is a guide to self-realization. A translation by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a renowned Vedic scholar, offers insights into consciousness, the self, and the universe. This edition is presented without adulteration, providing a timely and enlightening message.

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