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Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Analysis of Perfections
Book Synopsis1. Analysis of Perfections 2. The Ten Perfections 3. Perfection of Generosity 4. Perfection of Morality 5. Perfection of Renunciation 6. Perfection of Wisdom 7. Perfection of Energy 8. Perfection of Patience 9. Perfection of Truth 10. Perfection of Resolution 11. Perfection of Loving-kindness 12. Perfection of Equanimity
£6.78
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Manual of Light: AND The Manual of the Path to
Book SynopsisThe book features advanced insights on higher knowledge by Ledi Sayadaw, covering topics like Dependent Origination, Kamma, Nibbana. Intended for those familiar with his works, it includes The Manual of the Path of Higher Knowledge and The Manual of Light, previously unpublished in English.
£7.59
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Within our hearts
Book SynopsisVen. Nyanatiloka, a pioneering European Buddhist monk, ordained in 1903, attracted many disciples and left a lasting influence through his scholarly work and translations of Pali scriptures. His autobiography and biographical postscript cover his life until his death in 1957.
£11.52
Cornell University Press Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God
Book SynopsisWhen confronted by horrendous evil, even the most pious believer may question not only life's worth but also God's power and goodness. A distinguished philosopher and a practicing minister, Marilyn McCord Adams has written a highly original work on a...Trade ReviewIt is her own dissatisfaction with the usual strategies that philosophy and theology have adopted in the face of evil—strategies that she feels underestimate either the horror of evil or the goodness of God—that led her to mount her own philosophical alternative.... She proposes an entirely different approach. Instead of seeking reasons why a good God might permit evil, philosophy should seek an explanation of how God might 'make good' on evil. * New York Times Book Review *Adams argument is an important contribution to recent philosophical and theological discussions on the problem of evil.... Whether one agrees with... Adams' answer to the problem of evil, it is hard not to think that we are better off for the ways that her attempts to think about evil encourage and challenge us to take evil seriously. * The Hedgehog Review *In this post-Holocaust world, much that passes for philosophical analysis of the problem of evil seems beside the point, if not culpably irrelevant. It is to Adams's great credit that in her often insightful discussion of the issue, she puts the emphasis where it belongs: on the victims' point of view.... A provocative book. * Theological Studies *It would be difficult to take offense at a book which is so manifestly honest in its search for the truth, and which so clearly expresses a deep awareness of, and compassion for, the suffering and moral frailty of human beings.... Whatever their own views on the problem of evil, most readers will find insights here that they will want to hold on to. * Religious Studies *Marilyn Adams... makes a compelling argument at several levels. * First Things *This book is based on work on God and evil that Adams did over a period of more than a decade.... But the book is by no means a mere collection of previously published essays.... The book integrates them into a unified whole that highlights their coherence and displays connections among them. So even those who are very familiar with her earlier work on God and evil will profit from reading the book carefully.... This is a brave book. It has something fresh to say on a difficult and important philosophical topic. It deserves readers who will debate its challenging claims. * The Philosophical Review *
£22.79
Baker Publishing Group Making Sense of the Trinity Three Crucial
Book SynopsisThis user-friendly guide by a noted biblical scholar explores three crucial questions that often pose difficulty for those seeking to understand the doctrine of the Trinity.Table of ContentsEditors' PrefaceAuthor's PrefaceIntroduction1 Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Biblical?2 Does the Doctrine of the Trinity Make Sense?3 Does the Doctrine of the Trinity Make Any Difference?NotesScripture IndexSubject Index
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Baker Publishing Group Anointed for Business
Book SynopsisIn this bestselling book, Ed Silvoso invites the Church to engage with the heart of our cities: the marketplace. With biblical examples and extraordinary true stories, he shows us how to knock down the perceived wall between commercial pursuit and service to God--and participate in an unparalleled marketplace transformation. Includes a personal study guide.
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Baker Publishing Group Envy The Enemy Within
Book SynopsisThe silent sin of envy can adversely affect one's ministry and even prevent revival, but here is help and hope for leaders of all churches, great and small--and anyone who wants the peace that comes with a life free of envy.
£10.79
Fleming H. Revell Company Gods Psychiatry Healing for Your Troubled Heart
Book SynopsisWith more than a million and a half copies sold, God''s Psychiatry shows readers how ancient teachings of the Bible offer timeless wisdom for a happier and healthier life today. Readers will acquire confidence, banish fear and worry, root out hate and suspicion, bring out the best in themselves, and face life with enthusiasm and inward peace.
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Moody Publishers Comfort For Troubled Christians
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Baker Publishing Group SelfDeliverance How to Gain Victory over the
Book SynopsisRabbi Schneider shares the practical, biblical principles of self-deliverance, showing you how to break demonic strongholds and maintain your freedom.
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Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Foundations of Mindfulness
Book SynopsisThis book contains a translation of the discourse the Satipatthana Sutta, which is the tenth discourse of the middle length collection of the discourses of the Buddha.
£6.33
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Nibbana as a Living Experience: Buddha and the
Book SynopsisThe author explores the living experience of attaining Nibbana, focusing on four attributes found in Pali texts instead of viewing it as an objective reality.
£6.33
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Night and Morning with Bhikkhu Tissa: Two
Book SynopsisYoung man Gene visits monk Bhikku Tissa at a Buddhist temple seeking purpose in life after realizing he's wasting time on trivial matters. He questions the meaning of life beyond work and pleasure.
£7.19
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Collected Wheel Publications: Numbers 16 to 30 v.
Book SynopsisA collection of Wheel Publications discussing various aspects of the Buddha's teaching, including similes, Abhidhamma philosophy, wisdom, the Buddha's last days, and the life of Anagarika Dharmapala.
£14.11
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Colllected Wheel Publications: Volume VIII
Book SynopsisThis book contains 8 numbers of the renowned Wheel Publication series, dealing with various aspects of the Buddha's teaching. Wheel Publication No. 101: Greater Discourse on the Elephant-Footprint Simile by Nyanaponika Thera; 102 3: Buddhist Reflections on Death V. F. Gunaratna;
£9.34
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddha & His Message
Book SynopsisThis work is widely regarded as one of the most detailed introductions to Buddha's message. In simple and lucid language the author explains those concepts and doctrines which form the the common bedrock of all schools of Buddhism.
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Random House USA Inc The Song of Songs
Book Synopsis“Next to Genesis, no book in the Hebrew Bible has had a stronger influence on Western literature than the Song of Songs.”-The New York Review of BooksOne of the greatest love poems ever written, The Song of Songs celebrates the sexual awakening of a young woman and her lover and the intoxicating experience of falling in love. Composed more than two thousand years ago, this book of the Old Testament is not only an essential religious and literary text, but also a source of inspiration to modern-day poets and lovers. Enhanced by an Afterword by the esteemed scholar Robert Alter and a new Foreword from the noted translator Stephen Mitchell, this definitive volume showcases Chana Bloch and Ariel Bloch’s sensuous translation which has “a lyrical purity that is delightful” (W. S. Merwin).
£15.29
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Be Renewed: A Theology of Personal Renewal
Book SynopsisPersonal renewal or sanctification belongs to the heart of the Christian life and is becoming more important in our present-day culture. Listening to Scripture and in conversation with a variety of theologians from the protestant tradition, Willem van Vlastuin presents an up-to-date concept for a theology of personal renewal. In this concept the spiritual union with Christ considers the way in which renewal obtains form in relation to God, our neighbour, ourselves and the world. The author places this concept into a historical perspective. Furthermore an important issue concerns the measure of renewal, especially in relation to the sinful heart of the believer.
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Stanford University Press Dying for God
Book SynopsisScholars have come to realize that we can and need to speak of a twin birth of Christianity and Judaism, not a genealogy in which one is parent to the other. In this book, the author develops a revised understanding of the interactions between nascent Christianity and nascent Judaism in late antiquity.Trade Review"Daniel Boyarin has done it again. With this book . . . he has again provoked, challenged, and enlightened us. With his usual clear, crisp, and sometimes sharp-edged writing, with his consistently critical engagement of ancient primary and modern and postmodern secondary interpretive texts and theories, Boyarin has forced us to think again and in some respects in radically different ways and on radically different terms about. . .the 'making' of Christianity and Judiasm." -- Journal of the American Academy of Religion"This is a rich, stimulating and compelling work. Boyarin's writing is complex and full fo irony and humor. . . . It is fascinating and, like a good drama, draws the reader in as if to solve a mystery. . . . Even those how are not in the field of ancient Judiasm . . . will find much of interest in this book." -- Hebrew Studies"This volume highlights new developments in understanding Christian and Jewish origins. It is intended to be the beginning of a new investigation of the religious histories of rabbinic Jews and Christians in late antiquity. It is, according to Boyarin, to be read more as a series of hypotheses than as a series of conclusions. Nevertheless it is a very exciting publication. . . . I find the central thesis compelling, even astonishing, but quite exhilirating. We are much indebted to someone who has the vision to see the past in ways most of us never fully envisaged." -- Journal of Beliefs & Values" . . . [This] book is especially worthwhile for anyone interested in the evolution of Christian and Jewish self-understanding in Late Antiquity." -- Religious Studies Review"Boyarin tells this story with grace and impressive erudition. Previously unnoticed connections are established that shed rich light on the developments under study. Boyarin has placed the separation of Judaism and Christianity into the historical context of real people attempting to understand themselves and one another, and the once-familiar story will never again look the same. He is to be congratulated for a valuable contribution." -- The Jewish Quarterly Review"Boyarin's exciting book has shown us that the parting of the ways between Christianity and Judaism never really occurred, at least not in the way scholars have imagined." -- History of ReligionsTable of ContentsContents 1. 2. 3. 4. Appendix to Chapter 4:
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McGill-Queen's University Press Why the Church
Book SynopsisFrom its beginnings, the Church has presented itself as a human phenomenon that carries the divine within it. This book is the final volume in McGill-Queen's University Press's trilogy of Luigi Giussani's writings, and explores the Church's definition of itself as both human and divine and evaluates the truth of this claim.
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Destiny Image Incorporated Waiting and Dating
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Parallax Press How to Walk
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Toby Press Ltd Leadership in the Wilderness: Authority and
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Shambhala Publications Inc Practice of Pure Awareness: Somatic Meditation
Book SynopsisA respected teacher presents the core and essential wisdom of Tibet and shows us the possibilities of "enlightenment in this present life" through the meditative practice of Pure Awareness. Perhaps the most precious teaching Tibet has to offer the modern world is the practice of meditation. Reginald Ray presents the essence of this tradition through the somatic practice of Pure Awareness—a unique kind of meditation that is thoroughly grounded in the body and in ordinary experience. This fundamentally transformative practice offers the possibility of enlightenment in this present life and invites us into the immensely powerful journey that Tibetan tantric spirituality has to offer. Includes a link to a free download of audio meditations.
£15.29
Anness Publishing The Illustrated History of the Popes An
Book SynopsisA comprehensive history of all 266 popes from Peter to Francis, with beautiful fine-art images.
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Faithlife Corporation John Verse by Verse
Book SynopsisJohn is at once the most complex and the easiest to understand of all the Gospels. If we want a young seeker or new believer to read something that is both clear and filled with the gospel and good basic theology, we give them the Gospel of John. And if we want to study an incredibly deep theological masterpiece that stretches the brightest mind, we open the Gospel of John. It is the most evangelistic account of Jesus' life and ministry, and it also gives the mature Christian deep theological truths to chew on. In John Verse by Verse, respected New Testament scholar Grant R. Osborne invites the reader to become caught up in the dramatic masterpiece of the Fourth Gospel. He writes, "If I were teaching a course in college or seminary on creative writing, John's Gospel would be set alongside Shakespeare as models of brilliant characterization and plot." It is perhaps Osborne's favorite book of the Bible, and enthusiasm for it shines on every page. The Osborne New Testament Commentaries, by respected professor and author Grant R. Osborne, are for people seeking a straightforward explanation of the text in its context, avoiding either oversimplification or technical complexity. Osborne brings out the riches of the New Testament, making each book accessible for pastors and all who consider themselves students of Scripture.
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Edinburgh University Press The Mongol Empire
Book SynopsisThis book explores the rise and establishment of the Mongol Empire under Chinggis Khan, as well as its expansion and evolution under his successors. It also examines the successor states (Ilkhanate, Chaghatayid Khanate, the Jochid Ulus (Golden Horde), and the Yuan Empire) from the dissolution of the empire in 1260 to the end of each state.
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Why Is There Evil in the World (and So Much of
Book SynopsisMany people argue that the presence of evil in the world is proof that God cannot exist, or if He does exist, cannot be good or all–powerful.Greg Welty uses biblical exegesis alongside his experience as a philosopher to present a different conclusion. God, the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the world, really does work all things for good. A must–read for anyone struggling with this issue.Chapter titles include:1. What is the Problem of Evil?2. The Greater–Good Theodicy: A Threefold Argument for Three Biblical Themes3. Licensing the Greater–Good Theodicy: God’s Sovereignty over Evil4. Limiting the Greater–Good Theodicy: The Inscrutability of God’s Purposes5. Can Free Will or the Laws of Nature Solve the Problem of Evil?6. ObjectionsAppendix: Going Beyond Job, Joseph and Jesus for the Greater–Good Theodicy The Big Ten: Critical Questions Answered is a Christian apologetics series which addresses ten commonly asked questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Each book, while easy to read, is challenging and thought–provoking, dealing with subjects ranging from hell to science. A good read whatever your present opinions. The first two titles in the series are: Why Should I Believe Christianity? by James N. Anderson Does Christianity Really Work? by Williams EdgarTrade ReviewDeep enough for philosophers and accessible enough for the person in the pew, this volume provides reassurance that God really does work all things for good. -- Michael J. Kruger (President and Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina)This book will have to be taken seriously by all who see the problem of evil as a strangle-hold on Christian truth. -- K. Scott Oliphint (Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)Clear, logical, precise, and yet accessible ... Welty does not offer nonbiblical explanations for our world's pain and suffering. He gives Scripture's response. -- Mark R. Talbot (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois)With clarity and concision, Greg Welty provides a penetrating look at the existence of good and evil in the world, the harsh reality of sin and suffering in our lives, and the role of our righteous, loving, and sovereign God over all. Whether you are a Christian or sceptic of Christianity, this book is sure to aid you. -- Burk Parsons (Senior Pastor of Saint Andrew’s Chapel, Sanford, Florida and Editor of Tabletalk magazine)This book is clear, even conversational in its style, but it is a deeply thoughtful, profound analysis. It can be of great philosophical and pastoral help to people who are concerned about this question. -- John M. Frame (Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida)Greg Welty has written the book I'd always wanted to read on the problem of evil. Faithful to the Biblical witness ... gentle and sensitive ... this book should be of interest and benefit to believer and atheist alike. -- Daniel Hill (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Liverpool, Liverpool)Dr. Welty’s Why is There Evil? wrestles with one of the deep mysteries of our faith, recognizing our own limitations and calling us to bow down before our sovereign Lord. Reading this book will cause you to think deeply and to worship reverently. -- James M. Renihan (Dean and Professor of Historical Theology, Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies, Escondido, California)This is serious work and seriously outstanding. Highly recommended! -- David Robertson (Well–known pastor and apologist)Welty tackles the question well with balance, biblical faithfulness, and helpful insights.... I was personally edified by this work and I am glad to commend it. -- Daniel L. Akin (President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina)The author does justice both to divine sovereignty and to the reality of human evil. -- Paul Helm (Emeritus Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King’s College, London)Dr. Welty doesn't duck the hard questions, but answers them in a way that ordinary Christians can understand and then apply in their discussions with unbelievers. -- Jim Newheiser (Director of the Christian Counseling Program and Associate Professor of Counseling and Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina)
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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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Philo Trust The Easter Story
Book SynopsisThis is the most important story ever told. Although it's very sad at times, it's also the happiest story. That's because it's true!
£7.49
Universal Shaiva Fellowship Kashmir Shaivism The Secret Supremef Lakshmanjoo Academy Book Series
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Kabbalah for Beginners
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Attaining the Worlds Beyond A Guide to Spiritual
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Harvard University Press Medieval Latin Lives of Muhammad
Book SynopsisMedieval Latin Lives of Muhammad helps trace the persistence of old cliches as well as the evolution of new attitudes toward Islam and its prophet over five centuries in Western culture. This volume brings together a highly varied and fascinating set of Latin narratives and polemics never before translated into English.Trade ReviewIndispensable for all future scholarship related to the European Muhammad. -- David M. Freidenreich * Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations *Clear and richly annotated. This collection will be of interest to scholars of medieval polemical literature, the history of Arabic-to-Latin translation, and sources on Christian-Muslim relations. The translations, for their part, will be invaluable to students and specialists alike. -- Antoni Biosca * Medieval Encounters *
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Inspired
Book SynopsisIf the Bible isn''t a science book or an instruction manual, what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she embarked on a journey to better understand what the Bible is and how it''s meant to be read. What she discovered changed her--and it can change you, too.Evans knows firsthand how a relationship with the Bible can be as real and as complicated as a relationship with a family member or close friend. In Inspired, Evans explores contradictions and questions from her own experiences with the Bible, including: If the Bible was supposed to explain the mysteries of life, why does it leave the reader with so many questions? What does it mean to be chosen by God? To what degree did the Holy Spirit guide the preservation of these narratives, and is there something sacred to be uncovered
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Concordia Publishing House Ltd Altogether Beautiful A Study of the Song of Songs
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Oxford University Press Inc The New Oxford Annotated Bible
Book SynopsisFor over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at home or in the classroom. This thoroughly revised and substantially updated edition contains the best scholarship informed by recent discoveries and anchored in the solid Study Bible tradition. Introductions and extensive annotations for each book by acknowledged experts in the field provide context and guidance. Introductory essays on major groups of biblical writings - Pentateuch, Prophets, Gospels, and other sections - give readers an overview that guides more intensive study. General essays on history, translation matters, different canons in use today, and issues of daily life in biblical times inform the reader of important aspects of biblical study. Maps and diagrams within the text contextualize where events took place and how to understand them. Color maps give readers the geographical orientation they need for understanding historical accounts throughout the Bible. Timelines, parallel texts, weights and measures, calendars, and other helpful tables help navigate the biblical world. An extensive glossary of technical terms demystifies the language of biblical scholarship. An index to the study materials eases the way to the quick location of information.The New Oxford Annotated Bible, with seventeen new essays and introductions and others--as well as annotations--fully revised, offers the reader flexibility for any learning style. Beginning with a specific passage or a significant concept, finding information for meditation, sermon preparation, or academic study is straightforward and intuitive.A volume that users will want to keep for continued reference, The New Oxford Annotated Bible continues the Oxford University Press tradition of providing excellence in scholarship for the general reader. Generations of users attest to its status as the best one-volume Bible reference tool for any home, library, or classroom.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Pentateuch: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Genesis: David Carr Exodus: Carol Meyers Leviticus: Jeffrey Stackert Numbers: Thomas B. Dozeman Deuteronomy: Bernard M. Levinson Introduction to the Historical Books: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Joshua: K. Lawson Younger, Jr. Judges: Gregory Mobley Ruth: Yair Zakovitch 1, 2 Samuel: Steven L. McKenzie 1, 2 Kings: Thomas Römer 1, 2 Chronicles: Gary N. Knoppers Ezra, Nehemiah: Tamara Cohn Eskenazi Esther: Mary Joan Winn Leith Introduction to the Poetical and Wisdom Books: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Job: David J. A. Clines Psalms: Richard J. Clifford Proverbs: Christine Roy Yoder Ecclesiastes: Davis Hankins and Brennan W. Breed Song of Solomon: J. Cheryl Exum Introduction to the Prophetic Books: Julia M. O'Brien Isaiah: Marvin A. Sweeney Jeremiah: Louis Stulman Lamentations: Adele Berlin Ezekiel: Stephen L. Cook Daniel: Amy C. Merrill Willis Hosea, Amos, Micah: Gregory Mobley Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: David L. Petersen Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah: Julia M. O'Brien Jonah: Yair Zakovitch Introduction to the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books: Carol A. Newsom Introductions and Annotations Tobit: Amy-Jill Levine Judith: Lawrence M. Wills Esther (Greek): Mary Joan Winn Leith Wisdom of Solomon: Michael Kolarcik Sirach: Benjamin G. Wright Baruch, Letter of Jeremiah: Matthew Goff Add Daniel (Azariah, Song of Three, Susanna, Bel): Amy C. Merrill Willis 1 Maccabees: John R. Bartlett 2 Maccabees: Daniel R. Schwartz 1 Esdras: Tamara Cohn Eskenazi Prayer of Manasseh: David Lambert Psalm 151: Judith H. Newman 3 Maccabees: John J. Collins 2 Esdras: Theodore A. Bergren 4 Maccabees: David A. de Silva Introduction to the Gospels: Pheme Perkins Introductions and Annotations Matthew: J. R. C. Cousland Mark: Suzanne Watts Henderson Luke: Marion L. Soards John: Colleen Conway Acts: Christopher R. Matthews Introduction to Letters/Epistles in the New Testament: Pheme Perkins Introductions and Annotations Romans: Ann Jervis 1 Corinthians: Laurence L. Welborn 2 Corinthians: Alexandra R. Brown Galatians: Emma Wasserman Ephesians, Colossians: Jennifer K. Berenson Philippians: Carolyn Osiek 1,2 Thessalonians: Richard S. Ascough The Pastoral Epistles, 1,2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon: Margaret M. Mitchell Hebrews: David A. de Silva James: Timothy B. Cargal 1 Peter: M. Eugene Boring 2 Peter, Jude: Terrance Callan 1,2,3 John: Pheme Perkins Revelation: Jean-Pierre Ruiz General Essays, Tables, Glossary, Index General Essays The Canons of the Bible: Marc Z. Brettler and Pheme Perkins Textual Criticism: Michael D. Coogan and Pheme Perkins The Languages of the Bible: Sidnie White Crawford Translation of the Bible into English: Michael D. Coogan and Pheme Perkins Interpretation The Hebrew Bible's Interpretation of Itself: Marc Z. Brettler The New Testament Interprets the Jewish Scriptures: Pheme Perkins Jewish Interpretation in the Premodern Era: Marc Z. Brettler Christian Interpretation in the Premodern Era: Carol A. Newsom The Interpretation of the Bible: From the Nineteenth to the Mid-Twentieth Centuries: Michael D. Coogan Contemporary Methods in Biblical Study: Carol A. Newsom The Geography of the Bible: Michael D. Coogan Cultural Contexts The Ancient Near East: Michael D. Coogan The Persian and Hellenistic Periods: Carol A. Newsom The Roman Period: Pheme Perkins Tables Timeline Chronological Table of Rulers Weights and Measures Time [includes Calendar] Parallel Texts [now including parallels from the Gospel of John] Translations of Ancient Texts Glossary Index to the Study Materials
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Medieval Sensibilities: A History of Emotions in
Book SynopsisWhat do we know of the emotional life of the Middle Ages? Though a long-neglected subject, a multitude of sources – spiritual and secular literature, iconography, chronicles, as well as theological and medical works – provide clues to the central role emotions played in medieval society. In this work, historians Damien Boquet and Piroska Nagy delve into a rich variety of texts and images to reveal the many and nuanced experiences of emotion during the Middle Ages – from the demonstrative shame of a saint to a nobleman's fear of embarrassment, from the enthusiasm of a crusading band to the fear of a town threatened by the approach of war or plague. Boquet and Nagy show how these outbursts of joy and pain, while universal expressions, must be understood within the specific context of medieval society. During the Middle Ages, a Christian model of affectivity was formed in the ‘laboratory’ of the monasteries, one which gradually seeped into wider society, interacting with the sensibilities of courtly culture and other forms of expression. Bouqet and Nagy bring a thousand years of history to life, demonstrating how the study of emotions in medieval society can also allow us to understand better our own social outlooks and customs.Trade Review‘This pathbreaking book, from two pioneer researchers on the history of emotions, tracks the unfolding of a gradual “emotional revolution,” beginning in late antiquity, that slowly transformed medieval society from top to bottom. An ancient ideal of calm self-control was supplanted by a vision of God and human beings bound together by emotional, even passionate, relationships. Every dimension of social life is brought into the story, from religion to politics, to gender, to popular culture, building a new understanding of the medieval world that sweeps aside the all-too-resilient clichés of Johan Huizinga and Norbert Elias.’ William M. Reddy, Duke UniversityTable of Contents Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: The Christianization of Emotion (third to fifth centuries) The theology of emotion An emotional God God’s wrath: a proof of his existence God is love Passion incarnate The anthropology of emotion The Christian passions Augustine: father of medieval affectivity Sin and punishment A new order of humanity Chapter 2: The City of Desire: The Monastic Laboratory The desert: from the care of the body to the care of the soul The bad thoughts of Evagrius of Pontus Cassian and the foundations of community: from charity to virtuous friendship Affective conversion in Western monasticism Monastic norms for converting the emotions Gregory the Great and sacrificial emotion Chapter 3: Emotions for a Christian Society: The Frankish World (fifth to tenth centuries) The early Middle Ages: a fragmented age? Emotional bonds Amicitia / inimicitia And what of women in all of this? The rise of heavenly emotions New forms of lay devotion Moral teaching The Carolingian vision of society: unity in love Chapter 4: The Zenith of Monastic Affection The origins of affective renewal A compassionate eremitism The privilege of love: fraternal affection amongst an ascetic elite The affective reform of monasticism and the Church. Friendship as the practice of conversion: Anselm of Canterbury The expansion of love’s domain Passionate charity as spiritual nature Ordering the emotions Sensitive pieties The world as horizon: spiritual friendship and fraternal charity in the twelfth century Chapter 5: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Aristocratic Emotions in Feudal Society (eleventh to thirteenth centuries) The emotional order of feudal society A society of spectacle Revolutions of love The loving couple and its twin The naturalization of love The impossible innamoramento of same-sex lovers Literary emotions and aristocratic values Epic emotions Looking upon another, another looking upon oneself: jealousy and shame Chapter 6: The Emotive Nature of Man (eleventh to thirteenth centuries) A prelude: the controversy over the ‘first movements of the soul’ Accidents of the soul and of the heart: the medical science of emotion The emotional mechanism Emotions and healthy living Remedies for melancholy Monastic anthropology in the twelfth century: the challenges of a spiritual psychology Affect as a power of the soul For better or for worse: the affective union of body and soul Towards a university science of the passions of the soul: the thirteenth century Emotions and individuals between psychology and morality: the early thirteenth century John of La Rochelle: the turning point of scholastic anthropology Thomas Aquinas: a psychological science of the passions Chapter 7: The Politics of Princely Emotion (twelfth to fifteenth centuries) Sovereign emotion From the political body to the princely body, and back again. The prince in the mirror of his emotions The emotional portrait of St. Louis Governing through emotion Ira regis Anger as verdict: the murder of Thomas Beckett. Casting shame and being ashamed Negotiating emotions Sovereignty and the transformation of political emotion: the example of friendship Emotion as a political event ‘To cry is to govern’ Chapter 8: The Mystical Conquest of Emotion (thirteenth to fifteenth centuries) The cultural roots of ‘affective mysticism’ The Gregorian renewal of theology and the anthropology of religious practices Religious fervour: a collective emotion Francis of Assisi and the revolution of embodied emotion The experience of pious women Vision, imagination and embodiment: paths towards union with the suffering of Christ The sacramental ‘emotive’: the emotional navigation of mystics The emotional incarnation of the sacred: gender and society Epilogue: the devotio moderna and the softening of affective piety Chapter 9: Common Emotion (thirteenth to fifteenth centuries) The public sharing of performative emotions Emotion and violence: popular movements Settling conflicts through the sharing of emotion Emotions and social identities When emotions expressed communities Excluding through emotion: fomenting hatred The ‘pastoral of emotions’ The scholastic theory of emotional education Emotional rhetoric: the manufacture of laughter and shame The scripting of emotional persuasion Conclusion Notes Bibliography Figure credits Index
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Baker Publishing Group Romans
Book SynopsisThis substantive evangelical commentary on Romans by a leading biblical scholar is one of the most popular in the award-winning BECNT series and has been praised as a great preaching commentary. This new edition, updated and revised throughout, reflects Thomas Schreiner's mature thinking on various interpretive issues. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text, extensive research, thoughtful verse-by-verse exegesis, and a user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Read Churches
Book SynopsisThis handy, easy-to-carry book will providethe reader with a strictly visual approach to reading the architecture of thechurch.Table of ContentsIntroduction Building Types Church Types A Grammar of Styles Materials Floor Plans The Nave Apses & Sanctuaries Choirs & Stalls Vaulting & Buttresses Domes & Cupolas Façades & Portals Baptisteries & Fonts Windows & Tracery Towers & Spires Altars & Tabernacles Stained Glass Ornaments & Symbols Glossary Resources Index Acknowledgements
£12.34
Tyndale House Publishers Heaven Booklet PB
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£5.49
Ignatius Press Catholicism and Fundamentalism
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£16.50
Thomas Nelson Publishers Escape the Coming Night
Book SynopsisThere’s no doubt the world is in trouble. We see tragedy in the streets and violence in the news—but what can we do about it? And how can we find peace amid the chaos?We hear increasingly divisive political debates that spotlight the deep and bitter divisions in our society. We feel the pain and confusion of a culture that seems to be coming apart at the seams. It can be difficult to find a way forward, trusting that God will protect and care for us amid the struggles of life.In this updated edition of Escape the Coming Night, Dr. Jeremiah walks through the perfect Scriptures for these uncertain times, exploring The Book of Revelation in a practical way. For those who have wanted to know more about Book of Revelation but didn’t know how to get started, the book answers key questions like: How do we explain so much continuous chaos? How do we live with such turmoil? Is there any hope for peace in our
£14.24
Tyndale House Publishers The Indwelling
Book SynopsisBook 7 in the 12-book series that has sold over 63 million copies!Read the books that launched a cultural phenomenon!This is the most successful Christian fiction series ever.Publishers WeeklyCombines Tom Clancylike suspense with touches of romance, high-tech flash, and biblical references.New York TimesCall it what you like, the Left Behind series . . . now has a label its creators could have never predicted: blockbuster success.EntertainmentAre you ready for the moment of truth? Mass disappearances Political crisis Economic crisis Worldwide epidemics Environmental catastrophe Military apocalypse And that's just the beginning . . .of the end of the world.The 12 books in the series by New York Times best-selling authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins cover the events of biblical prophecy surrounding the raptur
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Tyndale House Publishers Glorious Appearing
Book SynopsisBook 12 in the 12-book series that has sold over 63 million copies!Read the books that launched a cultural phenomenon!This is the most successful Christian fiction series ever.Publishers WeeklyCombines Tom Clancylike suspense with touches of romance, high-tech flash, and biblical references.New York TimesCall it what you like, the Left Behind series . . . now has a label its creators could have never predicted: blockbuster success.EntertainmentAre you ready for the moment of truth? Mass disappearances Political crisis Economic crisis Worldwide epidemics Environmental catastrophe Military apocalypse And that's just the beginning . . .of the end of the world.The 12 books in the series by New York Times best-selling authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins cover the events of biblical prophecy surrounding the raptu
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Count It All Joy
Book SynopsisLooking back on a life of struggles and trials, Helen Roseveare shares her testimony of God’s dealings with her – of his all sufficiency and the response which it requires: not just acceptance, but joy in the face of hardship! I hope that reading this short book will inspire you to look at the Bible with a curiosity that takes you further into the word of God and will drive you to live for him with great determination and passion. ~ Helen Roseveare (1925–2016)Trade ReviewIt's an even greater encouragement reading this book on the other side of Helen Roseveare's home going to heaven, knowing that her struggle is over and she persevered to the end. Let her minister to you in her discouragements, in her victories, and in her perspective as a believer who has finished the race and glorified her Saviour all along the way. -- Courtney Reissig (Author of ‘Teach Me to Feel: Worshipping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life’)I hope that reading this short book will inspire you to look at the Bible with a curiosity that takes you further into the word of God and drive you to live for him with great determination and passion. -- Helen Roseveare ((1925–2016) Former missionary to the Congo, internationally respected speaker with WEC ministries and author)I am glad that Roseveare left us this brief final testament to God's goodness when providence appears to frown. To borrow from the writer of Hebrews, by her faith, she still speaks, even though she is dead. -- Betsy Childs Howard (Editor, The Gospel Coalition)Count it all Joy exudes love for Christ, delight as well as struggle in serving him, and the wisdom of a tested and seasoned disciple. As always, Helen Roseveare's total commitment to Christ coupled with her biblical realism shine through to both challenge and encourage us. -- Sinclair B. Ferguson (Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi)
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