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Crossway Books ESV Student Study Bible TruTone Berry Floral
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Crossway Books Marriage
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Crossway Books Daily Strength
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Crossway Books Job
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Crossway Books God Speaks to Me
Book SynopsisAs a part of the For the Bible Tells Me So seriesdesigned to immerse kids ages 04 in the gospelthis board book teaches children how God reveals himself through Scripture and gives hope through his Son.
£8.54
Crossway Books The Biggest Story Posters
Book SynopsisEach colorful poster in this set of 104 features text from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung on one side and related artwork by Don Clark on the otherall to help kids learn and review Scripture visually.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd What is Philosophy of Religion?
Book SynopsisAn important part of philosophy is concerned with religious questions. What is the meaning of life, and how might religious faith or doubt impact such meaning? What is the evidence for the existence of God? Is evidence essential for religious faith? What is the relationship between science and religion? What is the relationship between religions? How can or should one assess virtues and vices, right and wrong, from a religious versus a secular point of view? In this beginner’s guide, Charles Taliaferro addresses these and other important questions involved in philosophy of religion. He challenges the negative, often complacent attitudes towards religion as being dangerous or merely superstitious, arguing instead for a healthy pluralism and respect between persons of faith and secular inquirers. What is Philosophy of Religion? takes a practical, question-based approach to the subject, inviting the reader to engage with this exciting area of philosophy in a down-to-earth way.Trade Review"Professor Taliaferro has produced a lively, profound, and lucid introduction to the philosophy of religion. It is a delight to read!"Fiona Ellis, Heythrop College, University of London "Any student considering whether to embark on the philosophy of religion will find a wealth of stimulus and guidance in this enthusiastic and engagingly written invitation to the subject."John Cottingham, University of Reading "A very engaging, well structured and well written introduction to the main topics of the discipline."Adriano Fabris, Reading ReligionTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Philosophy of Religion and Science 2. Philosophy of Religion and the Meaning of Life 3. Divine Attributes 4. Faith and Evidence 5. Problems of Evil and Good 6. Love and the Limits of the World 7. Getting involved in Philosophy of Religion today References
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Baker Publishing Group - Baker Books Pastoral Confessions
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Baker Publishing Group - Baker Books The Incarnation as Gods First Intention
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Baker Publishing Group - Baker Books Emerging Sexual Identities
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New World Library The Two Hands of God: The Myths of Polarity
Book SynopsisThe forgotten book on world mythology by Alan Watts Alan Watts is today remembered as a trailblazing interpreter of Eastern philosophy, but The Two Hands of God reveals a different side of his multifaceted genius. In this ambitious work, Watts takes readers on a fascinating journey through the mythology of China, Egypt, India, the Middle East, and medieval Europe. His theme is the human experience of polarity, a condition in which opposing qualities define and complement each other. Light cannot exist without darkness, good cannot exist without evil, and male cannot exist without female. Chinese philosophy expresses this idea of universal polarity with the concepts of yin and yang, while other cultures express it through the symbolic language of myth, literature, and art. Watts illustrates the way great sages and artists across time have seen beyond the apparent duality of the universe to find a deeper unity that transcends and embraces everything.
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Shambhala Publications Inc When Love Comes to Light: Bringing Wisdom from
Book SynopsisEminent yoga teachers Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor explore essential lessons from The Bhagavad Gita to reveal a practical guide for living in today''s complex world.The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most influential and widely recognized ancient texts in Indian epic literature. Through the telling of the story and its many different philosophical teachings, the text provides deep insight into how to meet life''s inevitable challenges while remaining open, clear, and compassionate. It offers modern day wisdom seekers a framework for understanding our core beliefs and who we really are--revealing the fact that healthy relationships to others and the world are essential to living a full, compassionate, balanced life. Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, both deeply respected yogic teachers, offer a practical, immediately relevant interpretation that emphasizes self-reflection and waking up in our modern world.Following the traditional sequence of teachings in The Bhagavad Gita--from its opening scene in which Arjuna finds himself in the middle of a battlefield, hesitating and trapped between opposing sides, torn by his dharma and confused by the various paths of action he might choose in the process of awakening--Freeman and Taylor interweave insight into how these classic teachings are relevant for modern readers struggling with what it means to live responsibly in the twenty-first century. With quotes, citations, and a full translation of the original text, they look at the overall arc of the The Bhagavad Gita''s teachings and how that relates to the turmoil that arises, not only for Arjuna, but for any of us in the face of crises of conscience, spirit, and form. Exploring the essential themes such as love, wisdom, and karma, and by offering embodiment exercises to apply the teachings, When Love Comes to Light guides readers in the step-by-step process of waking up their intelligence and finding a path toward compassionate action.
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. Awakening Together
Book Synopsis“Awakening Together combines the intimately personal, the Buddhist and universal into a loving, courageous, important work that will benefit all who read it. For anyone who longs to collaborate and create a just and inclusive community, Larry provides a brilliant guidebook.” —Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With HeartHow can we connect our personal spiritual journeys with the larger course of our shared human experience? How do we compassionately and wisely navigate belonging and exclusion in our own hearts? And how can we embrace diverse identities and experiences within our spiritual communities, building sanghas that make good on the promise of liberation for everyone? If you aren’t sure how to start this work, Awakening Together is for you. If you’ve begun but aren’t sure what the next steps are, this book is for you. If you’re already engaged in this work, this book will
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. Storied Companions: Cancer, Trauma, and
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. The Lions Roar of a YogiPoet
Book SynopsisAn exultant song of realization by one of Tibet’s greatest yogis, explained and elaborated upon by a beloved contemporary Tibetan teacher.Jetsun Rinpoche Dragpa Gyaltsen (1147-1216)—revered as one of Tibet’s greatest yogis and one of the founding figures of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism—composed his Great Song of Experience as a way to distill and communicate the essence of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. Shimmering with double meanings and seeming tautologies, Dragpa Gyaltsen’s verses resound with insights thrown out like bolts of lightning. Beloved teacher Khenpo Migmar Tseten’s newly updated translation of Dragpa Gyaltsen’s Great Song brings these verses to life with a clarity and immediacy that belies the underlying challenge that these verses pose to our ordinary ways of thinking and being. In his extensive verse-by-verse commentary, Khenpo Migmar unravels Dragpa Gyaltsen’s te
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Shambhala Publications Inc A Garland of Immortal WishFulfilling Trees
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Birlinn General Travels With a Stick
Book SynopsisThisunique and engrossing travelogue which paints a vivid picture of the journey along theCamino' trail and is also a very personal account of the way in which pilgrim journeys can be a source of emotional transformation, enable the rediscovery of our oneness with the natural, and be a source of spiritual healing.
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Philo Trust Jesus Christ - The Truth
Book SynopsisThere is no denying the importance of Jesus in the history of humankind. For over two thousand years empires, governments and philosophies have come and gone but the presence of Jesus has remained: mysterious, dominant and utterly challenging. An uncommon blend - a serious book for popular use and a popular book for serious reading.
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SPCK The Shepherd Girl of Bethlehem A Nativity story
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New World Library Psychotherapy East and West
Book SynopsisMan is burdened with an ego that is in constant conflict with society and nature, in perpetual flight from loneliness and death. Despite its diverse methods, the single aim of psychotherapy is to free man from his endless self-battle.Alan Watts’s arresting, provocative study shows how Eastern philosophers long ago facedand solvedthe problem of man’s existence in a seemingly hostile universe. Buddhism, Vedanta, and Taoism are examined and related to the theories of Freud, Jung, Sullivan, and May. The inscrutable wisdom of Zen masters is made clear by Alan Watts as he explains how the modern fiction” of the ego has clouded the sights of psychotherapy and blocked Western man from his true place in nature.The source of modern man’s conflict, according to Watts, is the society that traps the ego in a doublebind” of contradictory demands. This is the Hindu-Buddhist maya, or social illusion, which one must apprehend before one can be aware of a universal reality. When psychotherapy merely helps the individual to adjust to social norms, it falls short of true liberation; Eastern philosophy seeks man''s natural relation to the cosmos.In this invigorating analysis, Watts maintains that Western science and art are reaching a closer agreement with the Eastern view of nature than is conventional psychotherapy. The powerful insights of Freud and Jung brought psychiatry close to the edge of liberation, but stopped short because of concepts which are deeply rooted in Western culture. The fallacy of the ego, the burden of guilt, Alan Watts suggests, can be finally removed for modern man by unlocking the secrets of Eastern wisdom.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Historical Theology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsHow to Use This Book xii Introduction 1 The Concept of “Theology”: A Brief Introduction 1 The Architecture of Theology 5 Historical Theology: Its Purpose and Place 9 1 Early Christian Theology: The Patristic Period, c.100–451 17 A Clarification of Terms 18 Difficulties in Approaching Early Christian Theology 19 The Historical Background to Early Christian Theology 20 Centers of Early Christian Theological Reflection 24 Key Theologians 25 Key Theological Developments 28 Key Names, Words, and Phrases 37 Case Studies 38 2 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c.500–1500 83 On Defining the “Middle Ages” 84 Medieval Theological Landmarks in Western Europe 86 The Rise of Scholasticism 90 The Italian Renaissance 91 The Rise of Humanism 92 Medieval Theological Landmarks in Eastern Europe 93 Key Theologians 95 Key Theological Developments 100 Key Names, Words, and Phrases 105 Case Studies 106 3 The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, 1500–1750 133 Reformation – or Reformations? 134 A Clarification of Terms 135 Post-Reformation Movements 141 Key Theologians 145 Key Theological Developments 149 Developments in Theological Literature 151 Key Names, Words, and Phrases 155 Case Studies 156 4 The Modern Period, 1750 – The Present Day 196 A Cultural Watershed: The Enlightenment 198 The Enlightenment Critique of Traditional Theology 199 Romanticism and the Critique of the Enlightenment 203 The Crisis of Faith in Victorian England 204 The Crisis of the First World War 205 Postmodernism and a New Theological Agenda 207 Key Theologians 209 Some Recent Western Theological Movements and Trends 212 Key Names, Words, and Phrases 227 Case Studies 228 Where Next? 300 A Glossary of Theological Terms 302 Sources of Citations 314 Suggestions for Further Reading 319 Index 321
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SPCK Publishing Into the Heart of Romans
Book SynopsisAn in-depth study of Romans from today's leading interpreter of Paul.Trade Review‘A master class in close reading of Scripture. . . A stimulus to a richer understanding of the gospel that Paul proclaimed.’ -- Richard B. Hays, Professor Emeritus of New Testaments, Duke divinity School, North Carolina‘An exemplar of a pastorally and exegetically rich analysis.’ -- Esau McCaulley, Associate Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College, Illinois‘Tom Wright is one of the great biblical commentators of our day, whose writing on the Bible will stand the test of time.’ -- Amy Boucher Pye'One of the world's leading New Testament scholars' -- Craig S. Keener'Paul's greatest living interpreter' -- Tom Holland
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Crossway Books Women of the Word
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£10.44
W. W. Norton & Company The Nvidia Way
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£22.50
Crossway Books In His Image 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His
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Yale University Press The Words of My Perfect Teacher
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£28.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Hebrew Bible
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Figures vii List of Maps ix Main Discussions/Outlines of Biblical Books x Preface xiv Acknowledgments xvii List of Abbreviations xix Overview of the Historical Period xx Timeline xxii Prologue: Multiple Bibles, Versions, and Translations 1 1 Studying the Bible in its Ancient Context(s) 19 2 The Emergence of Ancient Israel and its First Oral Traditions 35 3 Beginnings of the Monarchy and Royal and Zion Texts 59 4 Interlude: Echoes of Past Empires in Biblical Wisdom, Love Poetry, Law, and Narrative 77 5 Narrative and Prophecy Amidst the Rise and Fall of The Northern Kingdom 101 6 Micah, Isaiah, and the Southern Prophetic Encounter with Assyria 123 7 Torah and History in the Wake of the Assyrian Empire 139 8 Prophecy in the Transition from Assyrian to Babylonian Domination 165 9 Laments, History, and Prophecies after the Destruction of Jerusalem 177 10 Torah and Trauma 199 11 The Torah, the Psalms, and the Persian-Sponsored Rebuilding of Judah 227 12 Other Texts Formed in the Crucible of Post-Exilic Rebuilding 249 13 Hellenistic Empires and the Formation of Multiple Scriptures 265 Glossary 287 Index 301
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WW Norton & Co Technically Wrong Sexist Apps Biased Algorithms
Book SynopsisA revealing look at how tech industry bias and blind spots get baked into digital products—and harm us all.Trade Review"The stories she [Sara Wachter-Boettcher] tells... are good, as are the examples she provides of corporate failure." -- The Sunday Times"This is a powerful read reflecting on the prejudices that lurk within a powerful industry." -- Selected as one of the 25 best books for IT leaders - IT Pro"Technology permeates life, from grocery shopping to dating apps. Yet we rarely question its design or aims. Web consultant Sara Wachter-Boettcher proffers a damning critique of the ethical dilemmas it poses, and why we need to demand more accountability from tech creators." -- Mary Craig rounds up the highlights of this season’s releases. - Nature"Thoughtful and entertaining, [Technically Wrong] encourages its readers to give their apps a critical eye, considering the many ways biased programming can influence users. This argument for greater diversity in the technology industry is an important call-to-arms." -- The best books of 2018 in tech, science, business and ideas - Wired"A must-read in the post-Cambridge Analytica world." -- Best tech books 2018: 6 that will expand your mind - London Evening Standard
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Penguin Putnam Inc God Didnt Make Us to Hate Us
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Insight Editions Light on the Mahabharata
Book SynopsisIn this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work’s core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.The Mahabharata is a truly vast work of early Sanskrit literature that reflects on a wide range of issues which have concerned people throughout different epochs. Within the context of Indian culture, the significance of the Mahabharata cannot be overstated, as its themes, characters, narratives, and preoccupations have reverberated across the region for centuries. It is well-known that the whole of the epic is structured around a central narrative that tells of an ancient conflict between two branches of the same royal house, the Pandavas and Kauravas. Yet it is also a clearly didactic work that addresses the fundamental meaning of human existence. In Light on the Mahabharata: A Guide to India’s Great Epic, Nicholas Sutton examines the multi-faceted manner in which the Mahabharata does this, elucidating the diverse and multi-layered answers the text offers to the many questions it raises. Sutton’s book explores why the main characters behave in the manner that they do, the vision of life that motivates them, and the extent to which they are able to prioritise enlightened wisdom over narrow self-interest. Unravelling the Sanskrit epic’s myriad lines of reflection, Light on the Mahabharata demonstrates that the questions the work poses and the range of answers it suggests are as relevant in the present day as they were in remote antiquity. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds - academic or otherwise - without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton has spent the four decades studying, teaching, and writing on the Mahabharata. Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently writes and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study of Hinduism. With the integration of discussion questions, suggested further readings, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, Light on the Mahabharata offers an accessible introduction to this enduring Sanskrit epic.
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Zondervan All Along You Were Blooming
Book SynopsisAll Along You Were Blooming is a dynamic collection of illustrated poetry and prose inspiring you to live boundlessly right where you are. With every turn of the page, Instagram poet Morgan Harper Nichols invites you into a life of hope, trusting there is purpose in every moment and new mercy every morning.
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Baker Publishing Group Love Defined Embracing Gods Vision for Lasting
Book SynopsisIn a culture of distorted love, sisters and speakers offer real-life stories, biblical truths, and down-to-earth advice to help single women break free from false views of romance and uncover God's vision for lasting love and satisfying relationships.
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Baker Publishing Group The Bible Recap Journal Your Daily Companion to
Book SynopsisTie your study together with The Bible Recap Journal, which offers writing prompts and uniquely organized space perfect for recording and tracking each day through the whole Bible.
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SPCK Publishing The Gospel in a Pluralist Society
Book SynopsisHow does the gospel relate to a pluralist society? What is the Christian message in a society marked by religious pluralism, ethnic diversity and cultural relativism? Should Christians concentrate on evangelism or dialogue? The Gospel in a Pluralist Society addresses these kinds of questions.
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SPCK Publishing 1536
Book SynopsisA revolutionary slice-of-life biography of one of England's most fascinating monarchsTrade Review"The paradox of Henry VIII is brilliantly unravelled by Suzannah Lipscomb as she reveals the multiple nightmares of the King's annus horribilis. -- Peter Furtado, former Editor of History Today"Fresh and lively, historically accurate and also entertaining... gives a chatty, original, readable and engaging account of the personal and political transformation of the man, the kingdom and the legend" -- Lucy Wooding, TLS"A bold and original attempt to unravel one of the great mysteries of English history: how, when and why Henry VIII changes from a handsome Prince Charming into a fat and loathsome Bluebeard." -- David Starkey, author of Henry: Virtuous Prince and Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIIITable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments 9Illustrations 11Preface 13PART ONE – Setting the Scene 17Prologue 19Chapter 1. The Change 23Chapter 2. Young Henry 27Chapter 3. The Divorce 36Chapter 4. 1536 and All That 43PART TWO – The Crisis of Masculinity 47Chapter 5. A Wife’s Death 50Chapter 6. The King’s Honour 55Chapter 7. The Fall of Anne Boleyn 65Chapter 8. A Dearth of Heirs 90Chapter 9. Masculinity and Image 95PART THREE – The King’s Religion 105Chapter 10. The Reformation in England 109Chapter 11. 1536: The Church Established 113Chapter 12. The Role of Henry VIII in Later Reformation 126Chapter 13. Henry VIII’s Theology 136Chapter 14. The Aftermath of the Reformation 141PART FOUR – Henry the Tyrant 145Chapter 15. The Pilgrimage of Grace 149Chapter 16. The Mouldwarp Prophecy 172Chapter 17. Courtly Dissent 178Chapter 18. Did Henry VIII Become a Tyrant? 183Epilogue 204Appendix 1 Timeline of 1536 210Appendix 2 Henry VIII’s Wives 212Appendix 3 The Cost of Living in Henry VIII’s Reign 213Notes 216Further Reading 231Index 234
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Baker Publishing Group The Master Plan of Evangelism
Book SynopsisFor more than forty years and with more than 3.5 million copies in print, this evangelism classic is available in a convenient and affordable format.
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Shambhala Publications Inc Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra
Book SynopsisThe Buddha''s definitive teachings on how we should understand the ground of enlightenment and the nature and qualities of buddhahood.All sentient beings, without exception, have buddha nature—the inherent purity and perfection of the mind, untouched by changing mental states. Thus there is neither any reason for conceit nor self-contempt. This is obscured by veils that are removable and do not touch the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of the mind. The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra, one of the “Five Treatises” said to have been dictated to Asanga by the Bodhisattva Maitreya, presents the Buddha’s definitive teachings on how we should understand this ground of enlightenment and clarifies the nature and qualities of buddhahood. This seminal text details with great clarity the view that forms the basis for Vajrayana, and especially Mahamudra, practice.
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SPCK Busy Family Devotional 52 Short Devotions from
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Shambhala Publications Inc Meditators Guide to BuddhismA
Book SynopsisAmid stress, anxiety, and life?s challenges, Buddhism offers a path that can meet them fearlessly with awareness, compassion, and wisdom. This core resource for Buddhist practice offers accessible teachings for beginners or for anyone ready to explore meditation more deeply.Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this experiential guide, Cortland Dahl will take you on a journey through the core principles and meditation practices of the Buddhist tradition. The journey begins with teachings on the Four Noble Truths, practical observations that will help you understand the causes of unhappiness, and how you can access inner calm and deep insight through meditation. The journey continues with teachings on compassion, buddha nature, and the profound principle of emptiness, before culminating in a discussion of meditation practices that use common experiences like dreams and strong emotions to awaken. Through accessible teachings and relatable stories, you will learn simple methods to transform your mind and embrace true, unshakeable happiness.
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Zondervan A Prayer for Easter
Book SynopsisA unique and unforgettable Easter egg-shaped board book with multiple layered pages for little hands, featuring sweet illustrations of a cuddly, baby lamb and simple rhyming text that celebrates Jesus’ resurrection. A perfect Easter basket gift. Thank you, God, for making usAnd sending us your Son.Thank you, God, for who you areAnd loving everyone.An Easter Prayer: Is the ideal size for Easter baskets and gift-giving Easily fits into small hands and even a travel bag for reading on the go Gently instills the reason for celebrating Easter Is part of a collection of books with Happy Easter and Spring Is Here
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Ebury Publishing Present Moment, Wonderful Moment
Book Synopsis'Thich Nhat Hanh's work has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows' Ocean VuongFeelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor. Beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers 79 meditations to help you through your daily routines in a peaceful and mindful way. This beautifully illustrated book shares a simple verse with an enlightening commentary that will give you the space and heart to live each day in a connected and calm way.'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeTrade ReviewThich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth -- The Dalai LamaThich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity. His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.Thich Nhat Hanh does not merely teach peace; Thich Nhat Hanh is peace -- Elizabeth GilbertThich Nhat Hanh's work, on and off the page, has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows ... His books help me be more human, more me than I was before -- Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousThe monk who taught the world mindfulness * Time *
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The University of Chicago Press Awkward Rituals Sensations of Governance in
Book SynopsisTrade Review“The white Protestants who shaped US middle-class culture in the early nineteenth century saw themselves as enlightened reformers. . . . [but] Logan shows these people could also be confused, ambivalent, embarrassed characters, half-alienated from the very social roles they assigned to themselves, uncomfortable in the costumes they put on and the gestures they performed. Despite their fantasies of rapture, much of their experience was boring. They went through the motions dissociating and cringing. Logan is a smart, skilled analyst of [their] awkwardness.” * American Religion *“A book that says, in a lively and stylish way, that many of the things we think we know about ritual are wrong. Logan argues that there is no ritualized body or regime of ritual discipline. Nor does ritual resemble practice or disciplined action, as others have theorized those concepts. Instead, Logan offers a new frame: ritual is awkward. It is more like theater, especially when the acting is bad. . . . Awkward Rituals is a useful and challenging book for the study of religion broadly construed.” * Method and Theory in the Study of Religion *"Awkward Rituals challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about rituals as sincere, productive, and cohesive. . . . For those of us concerned with objects, bodies, spaces, and sensations, this book is an example of how we can generatively engage with the ambiguity and contradictions of the material world." * Material Religion *"A helpful reminder that rituals did not resolve all contradictions, all tensions in expressions of solidarity or sympathy—and did not necessarily feel normal or comfortable." * Journal of the Early Republic *“Logan’s strikingly creative reimagining of power, publics, and governance brilliantly illustrates how corporate bodies of all sorts drew upon religiously-scented ritual performances of authority in choreographing the uncomfortable, sometimes embarrassing, and always awkward dance of civility in the early Republic. This is a fascinating and exciting recasting of interpretive categories familiar to historians of nineteenth-century religion, a bold intervention yielding important lessons not just about American religious history but equally about the study of religion.” -- John Corrigan, Florida State University“How do you behave as if you are in authority when you have done away with kings? In her truly brilliant study of "sovereign rituals" in America from 1790 to 1850, Dana W. Logan has found the answer: awkwardly. Initiating a brother Mason, reading the minutes, raising the flag, and ordering the housework highlight some of the graceless quotidian performances that created the sensation of coherent authority even in its absence. Awkward Rituals is not only fun to read, it is essential across the disciplines.” -- Joseph Roach, Yale UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Uncomfortable Rites in Early Republican Freemasonry 2 Conventional Behavior in the American Bible Society 3 Involuntary Association in the American Seamen’s Friend Society 4 The Head and the Hands in Catharine Beecher’s Domesticity Epilogue Awkward Ritual, Once More with Feeling Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
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MIT Press A Pluralist Theory of Perception
Book SynopsisForthcoming from the MIT Press
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SPCK Publishing Tides and Seasons
Book SynopsisIn Tides and Seasons, David Adam draws from the rich store of Celtic Spirituality insights which speak to our own world today. The prayers he has written for this book echo the rhythms of creation which find their parallels in our spiritual lives.
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SPCK Publishing The Bible for Everyone
Book SynopsisThe first translation of the entire (Protestant) Bible, by two world-renowned biblical experts, for over a generation.Trade ReviewWhile new translations of the Bible are constantly appearing, with the vast majority only offering slight variations, Goldingay’s translation here offers a fresh alternative, providing a rare glimpse into the language, culture, and worldview of ancient Israel. . . Everyone will love this. * David T. Lamb, Professor of Old Testament, Biblical Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania *John Goldingay’s translation is a magisterial work of theology, pastoral insight, and linguistic scholarship. . . It has immediately become one of the standard translations that I always consult when trying to understand any Old Testament text myself. * Gordon McConville, Professor of Old Testament Theology, University of Gloucestershire *We hear the familiar flow of passages we know well, but with unexpected and arresting words that make us sometimes pause and think again. This is a book to browse in, alongside your customary Bible version, for fresh insights, challenge and enjoyment. * Christopher J. H. Wright, International Ministries Director, Langham Partnership *This is a remarkable achievement. . . Tom Wright has a very attractive feel for English; and the mere fact of producing a fresh translation that is both scholarly and written in non-repellent language makes this work a major triumph.’ * Expository Times *Fresh, insightful and accessible. . . this translation directs the reader to new lines of thought and reflection, especially helpful with some of the best known and perhaps over-familiar passages. . . An excellent resource. * The Reader *I love the easy flow of the narrative, and the way it is broken down into bite-sized chunks. . . This truly is a book for Everyone. * The Good Book Stall *
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Yale University Press The Life of the Virgin
Book SynopsisHelps you in understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity and the history of Christian piety. This title reveals highly developed devotion to Mary's compassionate suffering at the Crucifixion, anticipating by several centuries an influential medieval style of devotion known as "affective piety".Trade Review“Shoemaker has provided us not only with the translation but also with a thorough introduction to the whole work . . . [an] important addition to the literature.”—Lawrence S. Cunningham, Commonweal -- Lawrence S. Cunningham * Commonweal *“Charming and indeed edifying . . . accessible . . . engaging.”—Bruce Foltz, Books and Culture -- Bruce Foltz * Books and Culture *“Shoemaker has done a great service . . . eminently readable . . . important.”—Jacob N. Van Sickle, Journal of Early Christian Studies -- Jacob N. Van Sickle * Journal of Early Christian Studies *
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Yale University Press After Disbelief On Disenchantment Disappointment
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Yale University Press Three Powers in Heaven
Book SynopsisA fresh look at how Christianity and Judaism became two distinct religions through the parting of their intellectual traditionsTrade Review“A groundbreaking study on the intellectual and cultural history of early Christianity, this book will serve as a new starting point for any study on the subject of the parting or never-parting of the ways.”—Brouria Bitton-Ashkelony, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem“In this thrilling book, Fiano’s arguments re-place the development of Christianity and its practice of establishing separation from something they call ‘Judaism’ in the very invention of theology as an intellectual discipline. This argument requires the Talmud skills of a Yeshiva student and the patristic knowledge of a monk. Fiano has both.”—Daniel Boyarin, author of Border Lines: The Partition of Judaeo-Christianity“This learned and adventurous book breathes new life into the Christian controversies of late antiquity. It shows how Jews and Christians created a dynamic view of intellectual endeavor itself as they each, in their different ways, struggled to tease out the mystery of their shared God.”—Peter Brown, author of Through the Eye of a Needle: Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350–550 AD“A significant contribution to the new intellectual history of late antiquity, at once generous and provocative. Fiano’s sociological framing of the issues gives his readings real traction.”—Mark Vessey, editor of A Companion to Augustine
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