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Regent College Publishing,US What Happened to Christian Canada?
£6.95
Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc Spiritual Authority
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£11.40
Ignatius Press Those Terrible Middle Ages Debunking the Myths
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£16.10
Inter-Varsity Press Challenges of Christian Leadership: Practical
Book SynopsisAll Christian leaders face challenges. But God works in us, with us and through us to accomplish his eternal purposes. Here is practical wisdom from a much-respected leader speaking personally on: discouragement - how to persevere under pressure self-discipline - how to maintain spiritual freshness relationships - how to treat people with respect youth - how to lead when still comparatively young. Complementing the above are two examples of 'Timothys', in the form of personal tributes from former study assistants who worked side by side with the author.Trade ReviewShort but powerful... Here you will find biblical exposition, personal examples and fascinating anecdotes that reflect the principles that explain why John Stott kept his successful leadership role in world evangelicalism. * Samuel Escobar *
£7.59
Feral House,U.S. The Muhammad Code: How a Desert Prophet Brought
Book SynopsisTells the story of how Muhammad invented jihad and demanded that it conquer the earth.
£19.54
NavPress Publishing Group Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Brown
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£21.15
Gurze Books The Religion of Thinness
Book SynopsisWith so many women approaching their diets, body image, and pursuit of a slender figure with slavish devotion, The Religion of Thinness is a timely addition to the discussion of our cultural obsession with weight loss. At the heart of this obsession is the belief that in order to be happy, one must be slim, and the attendant myths, rituals, images, and moral codes can leave some women with severe emotional damage. Idealized images in the media inspire devotees of this religion” to experience guilt for behaviors that are biologically normal and necessary, and Lelwica offers two ways to combat this dangerous cultural message. Advising readers to look hard at the societal cues that cause them to obsess about their weight, and to remain mindful about their actions and needs, this book will not only help stop the cycle of guilt and shame associated with food, it will help readers to grow and accept their bodies as they are.
£12.59
Tan Books Dogma of Hell Illustrated by Facts Taken from
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£11.01
MP-MQU Marquette University What Sort of Human Nature Medieval Philosophy and
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£13.20
Charisma House 100 Days Of Favor
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£13.49
Christian Focus Publications Ltd The Mystery of the Holy Spirit
Book SynopsisDealing sensitively with touchstone issues, R.C. Sproul sends a challenge to deepen your understanding of the Holy Spirit through the Scriptures and His work. Come to know this mysterious member of the Trinity and see His work in your life.Trade Review"R.C. Sproul is the master teacher of this generation. When so many others were offering excuses for doctrinal atrophy, R.C. Sproul recovered the art of teaching and has become a model of theological fidelity, teaching intensity, and Christian statesmanship. At so many points in my life, I have been blessed and influenced by the teaching of R.C. Sproul. I am so pleased to see The Mystery of the Holy Spirit available for Christians everywhere. This outstanding resource, newly available, will bless many lives as Christians learn of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Buy this book, read it, and you will know why so many have learned to trust and depend upon the teaching of R.C. Sproul." -- R. Albert Mohler (President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)"A very solid biblical and practical guide to the Holy Spirit." -- Evangelicals Now... an outstanding book. Engagingly written, I found it a delight to read. It may be used with much profit and happily passed on to others. -- Reformation- South Africa
£11.84
Catholic Truth Society Sacred Heart: Prayers and Devotions
Book SynopsisThe booklet will help deepen love for Christ bringing him closer to the everyday needs, concerns and joys of all. Explaining the effects of devotion to the Sacred Heart over the centuries, the booklet is a practical and simple way for people to foster a devotional spirit and can be used individually or in parish groups.
£6.63
Georgetown University Press Place Me With Your Son
Book SynopsisArranged as a twenty-four week retreat in four phases, this edition is a guide to The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. It incorporates centering exercises of awareness patterned on Eastern or Buddhist meditation practices and devotional exercises similar to or drawn from those found in Sadhana, by the late Anthony de Mello, SJ. Poems and prayers by Rainer Maria Rilke, Rabindranath Tagore, T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Edith Sitwell, and others are also included, as well as materials from Teilhard de Chardin''s Divine Milieu.Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition Introduction to Spiritual ExercisesGuidelines for Ignatian Spirituality in Everday Life (ISEL)Time Allotted for the ExercisesFreedom to Follow God's PromptingsThe Director of the ExercisesWritten Resources for an ISEL RetreatStructures of Daily PrayerSome Ignatian Forms of Prayer Historical Roots of Ignatian SpiritualityPreparation for PrayerThe Prayer ItselfReflection on PrayerGuidelines for the Discernment of SpiritsAwareness Meditation and Its Relation to Ignatian PrayerConsciousness Examen or Christian Insight MeditationFormat for the Practice of Christian Insight Meditation (CIM) Preparation for Phase One PrayerThe "How" and "Why" of the ExercisesHistorical Background of the AuthorPreliminary Recommendation for an ISEL RetreatFrom Desolation to God's Healing Love Phase One of the Exercises: Weeks 1 to 4Week 1: Soul of Christ, sanctify me!Week 2: The Principle and FoundationWeek 3: Sin and the Great StruggleWeek 4: A Sinner loved by GodTransition from Phase One to Phase TwoA Consideration or Appeal to ReasonA Perspective on the Call of Christ to Each of UsThe "Foundation of the Second Phase"Modern Difficulties with the Concept of "King"Christ's Life: The Basic Theological PrincipleWeek 5: The Call and the Coming of the Eternal King Preparation for Phase Two PrayerContemplation of the Life of ChristThe Contemplative Prayer of Phase TwoFurther Directions by Ignatius from the Exercises Phase Two of the Exercises: Weeks 6 to 16Week 6: The Incarnation and Birth of JesusWeek 7: The "Showing Forth" of the Newborn KingMy perception of my Companion and KingWeek 8: The Hidden Life of JesusConsiderations for a Contemplative in Action TodayWeek 9: The Strategy of JesusExperiences of Consolation and DesolationWeek 10: The Mission BeginsGuidance for the Remainder of Phase Two PrayerWeek 11: Jesus Calls Me by NameWeek 12: Jesus Teaches Me with Words of "Power and Light"Introduction to Making a Choice of a State or Way of LifeWeek 13: Jesus Heals MeWeek 14: Jesus Challenges MeWeek 15: Jesus Nurtures MeWeek 16: Jesus Accepts Love and Bestows LovePreparation for Phase Three PrayerThe Colloquy: Intensified and EnlargedThe Contemplations of Phase ThreePhase Three of the Exercises: Weeks 17 to 19Week 17: Jesus is BetrayedWeek 18: Jesus Suffers Injustice, Insults, and TortureWeek 19: The King Mounts His Throne of GloryPreparation for Phase Four PrayerFaith Insight into the "Why" of Christian Optimism Phase Four of the Exercises: Weeks 20 to 24Week 20: Christ the Lord Conquers DeathWeek 21: The King Sends Forth His Followers, and thus the Risen Lord Shares His MissionWeek 22: "I will ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate [Paraclete]."Week 23: The Prodigal God: Contemplation on His LoveLove expresses itself in full, mutual sharingWeek 24: Totally in His Hands Resources for the Study of the Spiritual ExercisesCalendar for the Spiritual Exercises as an ISEL Retreat
£21.60
City Lights Books The Perfection of Wisdom
Book Synopsis After the Torah, the Koran and the Gospels, the Indian literature of The Perfection of Wisdom has had the greatest impact on the religious consciousness of mankind. Its composition extended for over seven hundred years, and here we offer the reader the first two works which were composed in South India between 100 B.C. and A.D. 100. These documents are not only indispensable to those who wish to undersand the mentality of the East, they still carry a potent spiritual message; and those who desire to diminish their personal worries by the disciplined contemplation of spiritual truths could make no better choice. . . .Finally one could also threat them as spiritual documents where are still capable of releasing spiritual insights among people separated from their original authors by two thousand years and vast disparities in intellectual and material culture. There is, however, a certain absurdity about interpreting spiritual matters in the abstract and in general ter
£16.19
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc On the Inner Life of the Mind
Book SynopsisTrade Review[A] fine book . . . rich, literate, beautifully written. . . . Meagher puts it well in his final chapter: the great teacher is one who excites power. Plotinus is one; Augustine another. . . . and the unquestionable merit of Meagher's book is that it too excites power. --Robert J. O'Connell, Fordham UniversityMeagher's work is extremely insightful and original. . . . The Augustine he describes is the one who stands at the origin of autobiography in Western culture and at the roots of contemporary existentialism where man has became once again 'a question to himself.' --John Dunne, The University of Notre DameThat Meagher helps us to come closer to Augustine is one of the many virtues of his book. . . . Meagher's book, in a thoroughly Augustinian spirit, is a work of love, and thus kindles love in return. . . . Will be of interest to all readers who are concerned with the possibilities of spirit in our time. --William Barrett
£16.19
Cornell University Press St. Maximus the Confessors Questions and Doubts
Book SynopsisA translation of one of Maximus the Confessor's (580-662) significant contributions to early Christian biblical interpretation. It is suitable for readers interested in Maximus and, more broadly, to scholars and students of early Christianity, early Byzantine monasticism, and patristic biblical exegesis.Trade ReviewIt is the first English translation of the text and is, therefore, a welcome addition to the literature on Maximus. Prassas has rendered us a great service by striving so vigorously with Maximus's difficult Greek. The collection of Quaestiones et Dubia itself is an excellent text for beginning a study of Maximus. Prassas' work is, therefore, definitely to be recommended. * Journal of Early Christian Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction - Historical and Cultural Context - Maximus and the Quaestiones et dubia - Translator's Note St. Maximus the Confessor's Quaestiones et dubia Translation Abbreviations and References Notes Bibliography Index
£35.15
John Murray Press Eternity is Now
Book SynopsisBestselling author John Ortberg revisits the central concepts of Christianity - what 'being saved', and eternal life, really mean.
£10.44
Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Great Goddess
Book SynopsisA study of the primordial figure of the Great Goddess and her continued worship through time as shown by the myths, shrines, and sanctuaries around the world that honor this powerful symbol of creation.
£16.90
State University Press of New York (SUNY) Jnanagarbhas Commentary on the Distinction
Book SynopsisThe Madhyamaka School of Indian Buddhist thought has had tremendous influence in the Buddhist world, particularly in Tibet, China and Japan: in the West it has become the subject of intense interest in the fields of comparative religion and philosophy. Many aspects of Madhyamaka thought, however, remain obscure, especially during the period when Buddhist thought was first introduced to Tibet.Jñanagarbha''s Commentary on the Distinction between the Two Truths is a concise and lucid introduction to the issues and personalities that dominated Indian Madhyamaka thought on the eve of its introduction to Tibet. As an example of the influential but little-known Svatantrika branch of the Madhyamaka School, Jñanagarbha''s work shows quite vividly how the commitment to reason in the search for ultimate truth shaped not only the dialogue between Madhyamaka thinkers and members of other Buddhist schools, but also the evolution of the Madhyamaka tradition itself.David Eckel has translated Jñanagarbha''s text in its entirety and provided an introduction that situates the text clearly in its historical and philosophical context. Extensive notes, a transliterated version of the Tibetan translation, and a reproduction of the original Tibetan blockprints make this volume useful to scholars as well as to the interested general reader.
£22.96
State University Press of New York (SUNY) The Poetry of HanShan A Complete Annotated
Book SynopsisThis is an annotated English translation of the poetry of Han-shan (Cold Mountain), a 7th or 8th century Chinese Buddhist recluse who wrote many poems about his life alone in the hills. Many of his poems describe the mountains where he lived in dramatic, yet appealing terms, while at the same time symbolizing in Zen fashion the Buddhist quest for enlightenment. Han-shan became a cult figure in the Ch''an/Zen tradition, and legends portray him and his companion Shih-te as eccentrics who said and did nonsensical things. Han-shan does often write on unusual topics with some of his poems being clever insights that just happen to be metric and rhymed. His language is simple and direct; his images and symbols fresh and bold. While the literary value of his work has for the most part been overlooked, this book provides line-by-line literary analysis of some of the more artistically interesting poems. Henricks'' work represents, therefore, a major contribution to the study of Chinese literature and Chinese religion.
£24.93
Lexington Books Veiled Superheroes
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking study examines Muslim female superheroes within a matrix of Islamic theology, feminism, and contemporary political discourse. Through a close reading of texts including Ms. Marvel, Qahera, and The 99, Sophia Rose Arjana argues that these powerful and iconic characters reflect independence and agency, reflecting the diverse lives of Muslim girls and women in the world today.Trade ReviewSophia Arjana’s book is my ideal balance of a popular-academic book. Academics are perpetually in search of that book which will be informative and scholarly as well as creative and fun: professor, that book has arrived. Using a refreshingly global, multi-stranded framework of religious studies, gender and women’s studies, cultural studies, and media studies, Dr. Arjana investigates the subversive up-ending of cultural power dynamics through the lens of visual media. Comic book superheroes are the perfect champions to interrogate outdated, wooden status quo of dominant majority cultures. And Muslim women superheroes are ideal protagonists to right wrongs and smash hegemonic stereotypes. Arjana shows how they battle for new paradigms like the heroes of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, fight-dancing atop towering yet teetering cultural tropes. -- Shabana Mir, associate professor of religion, American Islamic CollegeSophia Arjana’s meticulously researched book is a must read for anyone looking for a window into current realities of Muslim lived experiences and on-the-ground and symbolic practices of resistance against islamophobia and objectification. Self- and other-rescuing female Muslim superheroes reclaiming symbols, their bodies, and their faith are part of the real, complex, diverse lived experiences of struggle and grass roots Islamic social justice work of Muslimah around the world. Arjana makes accessible the public pedagogy of graphic novels, and presents us with the kind of anti-colonial, feminist, liberational partners of which we need legion in our times. -- Heike Peckruhn, assistant professor of religious studies, Daemen CollegeWorking at the intersection of religion, popular culture, and gender studies, Sophia Arjana explores comics’ complex and compelling representations of Muslim women, beyond sexualized stereotypes. Drawing on examples from the famous (Ms. Marvel) to the little known (Bloody Nasreen), Veiled Superheroes situates characters in their diverse national environments while analyzing globally relevant issues of agency, imperialism, and power. -- Kecia Ali, Boston University, professor of religion, Boston UniversityThis is an invigorating, lively, and original book which will have a broad appeal in a number of academic fields including Cultural, Gender, and Islamic Studies. Examining a diverse set of the representations of Muslims in contemporary comics and animation, Sophia Rose Arjana provides lucid analytical insights on the intricate relationships between popular culture, identity, sociality, and reigning political dynamics. Her project brings the subversive and innovative genre of Muslimah Superheroes into a creative and engaged conversation with Islamic feminism and Sufism, all the while proving that erudite academic work can also be exciting and fun to read! -- Sadiyya Shaikh, associate professor of religious studies, University of Cape TownTable of ContentsForeword- Wajahat Ali Introduction 1. Muslim Women in Western Popular Culture 2. The Muslim Body, Veiling, and Contestations of Islam 3. Ms. Marvel, Islam, and America 4. Burka Avenger and the Subversive Veil 5. Qahera, Raat, Bloody Nasreen, and the Vigilante Superhero Conclusion: Islamic Feminism and Muslim Chivalry
£32.40
Bridge Publishing Inc.,U.S. How to Live Like a Kings Kid The Miracle Way of
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£14.69
St Vladimir's Seminary Press,U.S. On the Lords Prayer
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£11.69
University Press of Colorado Quetzalcoatl and the Irony of Empire
Book SynopsisDrawing from the perspectives of the history of religions, anthropology, and urban ecology, this work explores the nature of the complex symbolic form of Quetzalcoatl in the organisation, legitimation, and subversion of a large segment of the Mexican urban tradition.Table of Contents; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface to the Revised Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Mosaics and Centers; 1; The Sources: From Storybook to Encylopedia; 2; Quetzalcoatl and the Foundation of Tollan; 3; Other Tollans; 4; The Return of Quetzalcoatl and the Irony of Empire; 5; When Strangers Come to Town: The Return of Queztalcoatl and Millennial Discourse; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index;
£22.75
Lion Hudson Who Is to Blame Disasters Nature and Acts of God
Book SynopsisIntroduction to the classic problem of how an omnipotent God of love can allow disasters and catastrophic acts of nature.Trade Review“Professor White offers a solidly Christian perspective on some of the most important events in our world: “natural disasters.” Since “nature” is no more than the way God’s own creation works, these disasters raise questions about God and his providence. Professor White responds to these questions in a theologically informed way and reminds Christians that we have the ability and the responsibility to mitigate the effects of such disasters.” -- Douglas J Moo, Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies, Wheaton College; Chair, Committee on Bible TranslationProfessor White produces a fresh and thought provoking slant by introducing hard science into answering the question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Well worth reading. -- Professor Sam Berry“This is one of the most helpful books I have read on the question that troubles all sensitive Christian minds - why is there evil and suffering in the world and why does God allow disasters? What will you get in this book? Good science and good theology. Robert White has a thorough understanding of both and roots all his thinking and writing in careful interpretation of key biblical teaching. What will you not get? Simplistic answers and solutions that either insult your intelligence or dismiss the pain of your suffering - or the suffering of those caught up in terrifying disasters or personal tragedy. This is not 'the answer we've all been waiting for'. But it goes a long way in helping us to respond wisely to realities we cannot ultimately explain, by giving us resources that are rich in biblical truth, scientific fact, and pastoral wisdom.” -- Revd Dr Chris Wright`A masterly survey of the natural phenomena that provide so generously for our well-being and development as humans on Planet Earth … (celebrates) God’s great capacity to turn the worst of seeming tragedies into the greatest of triumphs.’ -- Sir John Houghton“I am so grateful that Bob White has taken the time to write this book. His scientific expertise as a geophysicist gives his analysis of disasters depth and reliability. But more than that, he integrates his science with sociological and political insights, and then opens them up to careful biblical and theological exploration. The result is an amazing and significant volume, beautifully crafted, easy to read, and a wonderful resource for anyone who has ever thought about these issues.” -- Elaine Storkey, philosopher, sociologist and theologian
£9.49
Zondervan Advances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and
Book SynopsisAdvances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic by Benjamin J. Noonan is an introduction to issues of interest in the current world of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic scholarship. A growing knowledge of the Semitic languages and the field of linguistics continues to enhance understanding of biblical Hebrew and Aramaic. Comprehension of these items directly affects the way we read the Hebrew Bible and is therefore invaluable for those interested in the Old Testament. This book fills a gap in the field of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic linguistics and provides an accessible, comprehensive, up-to-date, and linguistically-informed investigation of the language.Topics addressed include: Linguistic theories Lexical semantics and lexicography Verbal stems Tense, mood, and aspect in the verbal system Register, dialect, and code-switching Dating of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic texts Discourse analysis TeachiTrade Review'Advances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic is a helpful and succinct guide to the complex landscape of recent study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic grammar. Noonan provides a brief orientation to the linguistic theories that have animated many of these recent studies but also hinder easy access to them. Noonan's surveys of key advances and debates in the fields provides the 'lay of the land' and key resources for further study. This book is a useful initiation to the recent study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic grammar for students and biblical scholars alike.' * JOHN A. COOK, Professor of Old Testament and Director of Hebrew Language Instruction, Asbury Theological Seminary *'Advances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic is just that, another advance! The author is to be commended for his collation and analysis of modern scholarship in a single, accessible volume. From philology to pedagogy, readers will encounter the origins, major contributors, and analyses of some of the more significant topics in Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic research. We are guided through the controversies and debates, shown how far we have come, and pointed in the right direction for further study. Readers may not agree at every point, but that is half the fun. Anyone interested in the academic study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic will certainly appreciate and even enjoy this work.' * MILES V. VAN PELT, Alan Hayes Belcher, Jr. Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages and Director of the Summer Institute for Biblical Languages, Reformed Theological Seminary *'Anyone interested in delving into the riches of the Old Testament in the original languages will welcome this impressive volume. The author succeeds admirably in his attempt to introduce the sometimes dizzying world of Hebrew and Aramaic scholarship to the intermediate student. In light of advances being made in current investigations of these ancient languages, this volume will find a wide readership among students and teachers alike for many years to come.' * BILL T. ARNOLD, Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary *'Ben Noonan has provided a remarkable service in providing a survey of not only the theoretical discussions in Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic but most especially elucidating the relationships between theories, scholars, and publications. For a field that has become so fragmented and specialised in which no scholar can master all the literature, this book provides an outstanding resource. The student will acquire an awareness of the field and find a well curated yet manageable bibliography. The scholar will find an overarching network of relationships that bring both coherence and cohesion where they have been much needed.' * ELIZABETH ROBAR, Tyndale House, Cambridge, UK *'The last century and a half witnessed numerous seismic shifts in the study of language. Most students find understanding these changes challenging, others fail to understand the importance of different linguistic theories, and even biblical scholars have a difficult time keeping up with the everchanging nuances of the various discussions. Noonan provides an indispensable resource to help navigate the current state of linguistics for biblical studies. Advances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic balances accessible, informed descriptions of the major linguistic movements with helpful evaluations of recent language-specific developments in Hebrew and Aramaic. Students at every level will find this work both enlightening and valuable.' * H. H. HARDY II, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina *'Trying to keep up with the volume and pace of new developments in the linguistic study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic can be overwhelming. Thanks to Benjamin Noonan, we now have an up-to-date volume that orients students to these advances. Noonan concisely describes the methods and terminology being used and insight- fully assesses the bewildering array of conclusions being proposed. In addition to his helpful summaries and evaluations, Noonan provides ample, up-to-date bibliographies for those who want to pursue specific subjects. The book is an ideal supplemental text for advanced master's level courses.' * ROBERT B. CHISHOLM, JR., Chair and Senior Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary *'This book will help intermediate students, pastors, and even scholars to keep abreast of current linguistic research. Noonan makes the material easy to grasp and provides helpful summaries. I heartily recommend this work.' * PETER J. GENTRY, Donald L. Williams Professor of Old Testament, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: A Short History of Biblical Hebrew Studies The first chapter will summarize the history of Biblical Hebrew scholarship, beginning with the ancient period but focusing primarily on the nineteenth century to the present day. Attention will be given to important key figures (e.g., Wilhelm Gesenius) and publications (e.g., Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics) from the modern period. Chapter 2: Linguistic Theories The second chapter will overview the field of linguistics, presenting its different branches (e.g., historical linguistics, theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics), as well as the different linguistic schools of thought (e.g., functional vs. generative, synchronic vs. diachronic). The relevance of these categories for understanding the different approaches to Biblical Hebrew will be noted throughout. Chapter 3: Lexical Semantics and Lexicography This chapter will introduce the basic theory of lexical semantics (lexicology) and its relevance for Biblical Hebrew scholarship. Attention will be given to important issues such as lexical choice and the difference between diachronic and synchronic approaches to lexicology. The contributions of major scholars (e.g., James Barr) and published lexica (e.g., Ludwig Köhler and Walter Baumgartner’s The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament and David Clines’ Dictionary of Classical Hebrew) will be presented and assessed. Chapter 4: The Verbal Stems in Biblical Hebrew This chapter will survey scholarship on the verbal stems (binyanim) of Biblical Hebrew, particularly as they relate to modern advances in our understanding of voice and lexical aspect. Special discussion will be devoted to scholarship on the Niphal, Piel, Hiphil, and Hithpael (e.g., the works of Ernst Jenni and N.J.C. Kouwenberg) because these stems exhibit complexities and have received unique attention in the secondary literature. Chapter 5: Tense, Mood, and Aspect in the Biblical Hebrew Verbal System The fifth chapter will begin with an analysis of tense, mood, and aspect within the context of modern linguistics. Discussion will then present and analyze the work of significant scholars in this area (e.g., John A. Cook, Jan Joosten, Elizabeth Robar, and Alexander Andrason), providing practical examples of how one’s understanding of tense, mood, and aspect affects our understanding of Biblical Hebrew. Chapter 6: Register, Dialect, and Code-Switching The sixth chapter will investigate the application of sociolinguistics to Biblical Hebrew, a relatively recent development in scholarship. Attention will be given to the role that register, dialect, and code-switching play in the Hebrew Bible. Key contributions of scholars to this topic (e.g., the work of Gary Rendsburg) will be assessed along the way. Chapter 7: Dating of Biblical Hebrew Texts The seventh chapter will overview the present debate over diachrony in Biblical Hebrew. The traditional approach, which views the Hebrew Bible’s linguistic heterogeneity in chronological terms (e.g., the work of Avi Hurvitz), will be presented alongside of the more recent approach that understands this heterogeneity in terms of scribal stylistics (e.g., the work of Ian Young, Robert Rezetko, and Martin Ehrensvärd). Both views will be assessed, and their relevance for understanding Biblical Hebrew will be discussed. Chapter 8: Discourse Analysis This chapter will survey scholarship on discourse analysis as it relates to the Hebrew Bible. Within the context of broader approaches to discourse analysis (e.g., the work of the Summer Institute of Linguistics), attention will be given to the Hebrew Bible’s different types of discourse and the unique challenges of conducting discourse analysis on the Hebrew Bible. The contributions of key scholars in the field (e.g., Robert E. Longacre and Roy L. Heller) and related publications (e.g., Zondervan’s Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament series) will be presented and
£22.95
Prometheus Myths of the Tribe
Book SynopsisExamines the pervasive influence of organized religion on three vital areas of human behavior - ethics, government, and economics. This book argues that the belief systems of major religions have become a detriment to clear thinking, rational conduct, and wise public policy.
£28.00
Cornell University Press Russian Hajj
Book SynopsisIn the late nineteenth century, as a consequence of imperial conquest and a mobility revolution, Russia became a crossroads of the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. The first book in any language on the hajj under tsarist and Soviet rule, Russian Hajj tells the story of how tsarist officials struggled to control and co-opt Russia''s mass hajj traffic, seeing it as not only a liability but also an opportunity. To support the hajj as a matter of state surveillance and control was controversial, given the preeminent position of the Orthodox Church. But nor could the hajj be ignored, or banned, due to Russia''s policy of toleration of Islam. As a cross-border, migratory phenomenon, the hajj stoked officials'' fears of infectious disease, Islamic revolt, and interethnic conflict, but Eileen Kane innovatively argues that it also generated new thinking within the government about the utility of the empire''s Muslims and their global networks.Open Access editTrade ReviewThis is an impressively researched book, and many of the arguments are compelling. [Russian Hajj] makes an important contribution to debates around the reaches and limits of imperial rule in practice. * H-Net: Humanities and Social Sciences Online *Eileen Kane’s account of the Russian Hajj taps into a fascinating story that Daniel Brower had once called 'a blind spot in studies of Russian colonial rule' (Daniel Brower, 'Russian Roads to Mecca,' Slavic Review 55(3) (1996): 568)... Kane does an excellent job providing evidence to support her account of the Russian Hajj as one of 'toleration' and 'sponsorship' in line with the past two decades’ 'imperial turn' in historiography. * Canadian-American Slavic Studies *[F]ascinating details of the organizational efforts behind Russia's sponsorship of the hajj are examined in this concise and informative volume on an often-overlooked chapter in Russian history. * AramcoWorld *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Russia as a Crossroads of the Global Hajj1. Imperialism through Islamic Networks2. Mapping the Hajj, Integrating Muslims3. Forging a Russian Hajj Route4. The Hajj and Religious Politics after 19055. The Hajj and Socialist RevolutionConclusion: Russian Hajj in the Twenty-First Century
£17.99
North Point Press Yoga of the Yogi
£18.75
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Practicing the Path A Commentary on the Lamrim
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£18.04
Wisdom Publications,U.S. A Saint in Seattle The Life of Tibetan Mystic
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£27.00
Tommy Nelson The Search for Significance Student Edition
Book SynopsisRobert McGee's bestselling book has helped millions of readers learn how to be free to enjoy Christ's love while no longer basing their self-worth on their accomplishments or the opinions of others. Now this book will change the lives of countless teens as well, in this completely rewritten student edition of Search for Significance.
£10.99
Boydell & Brewer Ltd Pelagius Life and Letters
Book SynopsisCollected together for the first time in one volume are the most important critical study of Pelagius to date and a selection of his letters.Trade ReviewA judicious survey of the literature surrounding Pelagius and the movement associated with his name. * CHURCH HISTORY *An important contribution to studies of Pelagius and the social and religious world of the late fourth and early fifth-century West. * THEOLOGICAL STUDIES *
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd 10 Dead Guys You Should Know: Standing on the
Book SynopsisTen fascinating bite–sized biographies of the Christians people expect you to know. While Christians have always prized the Bible as our ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice, we also recognize that the Christian life is an intergenerational and communal activity. This collection of ten short biographies will introduce you to Christians from a variety of places and times, who all boldly preached the gospel, despite the risk to personal reputations and safety. How short–sighted it would be not to glean insights from our ancestors, whether that entails learning how to walk in their steps – or else avoiding their missteps. Written by Ian Maddock, Rachel Ciano and Stuart Colton, who all teach church history and edited by Ian Maddock. Each chapter has suggested further reading, and additional suggestions ‘for the adventurous’. Chapter Headings: 1. Athanasius: Against the World 2. Augustine: The Grace of God Defeated Me 3. Anselm: Faith Seeking Understanding 4. Martin Luther: Here I Stand 5. Thomas Cranmer: Lord Jesus, Receive My Spirit 6. Richard Baxter: Keep These Hearts Above 7. John Wesley: A Brand Plucked from the Burning 8. Hudson Taylor: These I Must Bring Also 9. Spurgeon: Preaching, Prayer and Perseverance 10. Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship This book is ideal for anyone wanting a biref, entertaing and illuminating overview of the lives and beliefs of these ten giants of Christian history.Trade Review… the lives, thinking and impact of ten of the most important ‘dead guys’ have been brought to life. Famous names become interesting characters and big ideas are explained simply and clearly in a way that shows why they are still important today. -- Clare Heath–Whyte (Speaker and author of several books, including ‘Everyone a Child Should Know’ and ‘First Wives’ Club’)I warmly commend this page–turner, not least as an appetizer which will encourage you to delve more deeply into various aspects of Church (including missionary) history across the centuries. May these sketches challenge, perhaps correct, yet also motivate you to emulate significant aspects of these examples of committed, costly Christian discipleship. -- Hector Morrison (Principal, Highland Theological College, Dingwall)Each snapshot combines a brief biographical presentation with important lessons for the church to learn about obedience, faith, holiness, perseverance, courage, and mission. If readers are not familiar with these ten towering figures from the past, this book will bring them alive for today! -- Gregg R. Allison (Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)… an excellent read to stir the passion for Church history and to encourage the development of a historical awareness for our faith. -- Leonardo De Chirico (Church planter in central Rome)This insightful collection of ten Christian leaders from different times and places reveal that knowing the past can be both liberating and illuminating. Maddock, Coulton, and Ciano ably demonstrate how earlier theologians, pastors, martyrs, and missionaries sought to live out the gospel and challenge contemporary readers to be faithful disciples of Jesus as well. This welcome introduction is well–researched, reflective, warm–hearted, and witty. -- Tom Schwanda (Associate professor Emeritus, Christian Formation and Ministry, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois)
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SPCK Publishing Straight to the Heart of Psalms
Book Synopsis60 four-page chapters exploring the passion, wisdom and struggle of the people of GodTrade Review“Phil Moore has served us magnificently.” -- Terry Virgo“Most commentaries are dull. These are alive. Most commentaries are for scholars. These are for you!” -- Michael Green“Fresh, solid, simple. Really good stuff.” -- R.T. Kendall“These notes are amazingly good … Phil’s insights are striking, original and fresh, going straight to the heart of the text and the reader!” -- Greg Haslam“Outstanding: biblical and passionate, clear and well-illustrated, simple and profound. God’s Word comes to life as you read them.” -- Andrew Wilson“Think of these books as the Bible’s message distilled for everyone.” -- Adrian WarnockTable of ContentsCONTENTSAbout the Straight to the Heart Series 9Introduction: Music to God’s Ears 11 BOOK I – PSALMS 1–41: SING ABOUT WHO GOD ISThe King of Kings (1:1–2:12) 16The Rejected One (3:1–5:12) 20The Forgiver (6:1–7:17) 25The Creator (8:1–9) 29The God Who Can Be Known (9:1–10:18) 33The Culture-Changer (11:1–15:5) 37The Messiah (16:1–11) 41The Promise-Keeper (17:1–19:14) 45The Victor (20:1–21:13) 50The Blood-Drenched Shepherd (22:1–23:6) 54The Indweller (24:1–28:9) 58The God Who Speaks (29:1–30:12) 63What to Sing on Sundays (31:1–33:22) 67Testimony (34:1–22) 72The Avenger (35:1–28) 76The Judge (36:1–37:40) 80The Healer (38:1–41:13) 84 BOOK II – PSALMS 42–72: SING WHEN TIMES ARE HARDWhen God Feels Distant (42:1–43:5) 90When God Seems to Fail (44:1–26) 94A Few Days (45:1–17) 99Reasons to Be Cheerful (46:1–49:20) 104What God Needs from You (50:1–51:19) 108Four Betrayals (52:1–55:23) 113Heat + Pressure = Jewels (56:1–60:12) 118Stripped (61:1–64:10) 123Summer Precedes Winter (65:1–68:35) 127Seven Dark Days (69:1–71:24) 131When the King Arrives (72:1–20) 135BOOK III – PSALMS 73–89: SING OUT HOW YOU REALLY FEELWhy Does God Allow Suffering? (73:1–28) 140Crisis Prayers (74:1–23) 145Get Ready (75:1–77:20) 149God-Centred Prayers (78:1–80:19) 153Lessons from a Barbecue (81:1–83:18) 158Fathers and Sons (84:1–12) 163Heman and His Friends (85:1–88:18) 167One-Hit Wonder (89:1–52) 171BOOK IV – PSALMS 90–106: SING ABOUT GOD’S PLANThe Living Faith of the Dead (90:1–91:16) 176Timeless (92:1–94:23) 180David Was Never King (95:1–99:9) 184The Right Entrance (100:1–101:8) 188God’s Plan Has Not Failed (102:1–28) 192Green and Blue Planet (103:1–104:35) 196Family History (105:1–106:48) 200BOOK V – PSALMS 107–150: SING YOUR RESPONSE TO GODUse Your Mouth (107:1–43) 206Blessings and Curses (108:1–109:31) 210Melchizedek (110:1–7) 214Why Melchizedek Matters (111:1–112:10) 218The Egyptian Hallel (113:1–118:29) 222The Longest Psalm (119:1–176) 226Up (120:1–124:8) 231Mindful of Conditions (125:1–129:8) 235Deeper and Higher (130:1–134:3) 239The Great Hallel (135:1–136:26) 243Babylon (137:1–138:8) 247The Song of Freedom (139:1–24) 251David’s Final Struggle (140:1–143:12) 255David’s Final Message (144:1–145:21) 259Body Language (146:1–150:6) 264Conclusion: Music to God’s Ears 268
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Llewellyn Publications,U.S. The Hearth Witchs Year
Book SynopsisFilled with spells, recipes, and crafts, this book helps you discover the magical rhythms of the natural world. Join Anna Franklin, bestselling author of The Hearth Witch's Compendium, as she shares time-honored recipes and step-by-step instructions for bringing enchantment and joy into your life.
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Boydell & Brewer Ltd Church Papists
Book SynopsisA study of clerical reaction to the sizeable number of Catholics who outwardly conformed to Protestantism in late 16c England. An important and satisfying monograph... Many insights emerge from this rich and original study, whichwhets the appetite for more. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW [Diarmaid MacCulloch]`Church Papist' was a nickname, a term of abuse, for those English Catholics who outwardly conformed to the established Protestant Church and yet inwardly remained Roman Catholics. The more dramatic stance of recusancy has drawn historians' attention away from this sizeable, if statistically indefinable, proportion of Church of England congregations, but its existence and significance is here clearly revealed through contemporary records, challenging the sectarian model of post-Reformation Catholicism perpetuated by previous historians. Alexandra Walsham explores the aggressive reaction of counter-Reformation clergy to the compromising conduct of church papists and the threat theyposed to Catholicism's separatist image; alongside this she explains why parish priests simultaneously condoned qualified conformity. This scholarly and original study thus draws into focus contemporary clerical apprehensions andanxieties, as well as the tensions caused by the shifting theological temper ofthe late Elizabethan and early Stuart church.ALEXANDRA WALSHAM is Lecturer in History at the University of Exeter.Trade ReviewA short book on a big subject...fluent, well-structured, sensitive, wise and mature. I wish it had been twice as long. JOURNAL OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORYAn important and satisfying monograph... Many insights emerge from this rich and original study, which whets the appetite for more. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW [Diarmaid MacCulloch]A distinguished and impressively scholarly book... Alexandra Walsham has succeeded admirably in her basic aim of putting church papists firmly on the religious map of early modern England. * HISTORY *Table of ContentsThe discovery of the church papist; the Reformation and the rediscovery of the church papist; "Reasons of Refusall"; "Comfortable Advertisements"; church papists; statute protestants.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Reading with God
Book SynopsisDavid Foster is a Benedictine Monk of Downside Abbey and chaplain to Downside School. He has always been concerned to bring the riches of the monastic tradition to lay people as they struggle to live the Christian life in the modern world. Lectio Divina or the art of spiritual reading is an art which is all but lost outside monastic communities. But following St Benedict's opening command in his Rule to 'listen', attending to the word of God through the printed text is an art which needs to be rediscovered in a world in which we are surrounded by a cacophony of sound and noise. David Foster has written a masterly guide to this art.Trade Review'David Foster's book is a welcome aid in praying with scripture. Foster's book on Lectio Divina or 'godly reading' offers the reader a way of coming to terms with reading and praying the Bible. It is a handbook that offers a practical guide for grounding one's life on the Bible....Foster's gradual introduction to reading scriptuer is ideal for the beginner. The book should prove useful to seminarians and students of theology. Their inital encounter with scripture in the breviary and in study can be quite overwhelming. This book ought to allow one to appreciate and to be pastorally challenged by the Word of God. Finally, pastors may find this book useful as a basic text for instructing people on reading scripture.' The Furrow, Martin Whelan, October 2006Mentioned title in The Tablet, 2008.'intelligent, well-written spirituality in the Catholic tradition...It is a work that will help Christians of all traditions to use scripture to deepen their relationship with God' * Church of England Newspaper *Quotes from author about title, in The Tablet, 18 Feb 2006 -- Mary Blanche Ridge * Tablet, The *Table of ContentsIntroduction; How to read God; Difficulties; Place of study; Praying in response to the Word; Dawning of a God; Awareness in self-awareness; Turning to action.
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Kregel Publications,U.S. Sermon Outlines for Funerals and Other Special
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Kregel Publications Behold the King
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Kregel Publications,U.S. Out of the Depths
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Kregel Publications,U.S. Sermon Outlines for Funeral Services
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. Reading the Buddha's Discourses in Pali: A
Book SynopsisRenowned scholar-monk and bestselling translator Bhikkhu Bodhi?s definitive, practical guide on how to read ancient Buddhist texts in the original language.Bhikkhu Bodhi?s sophisticated and practical instructions on how to read the Pali of the Buddha?s discourses will acquaint students of Early Buddhism with the language and idiom of these sacred texts. Here the renowned English translator of the Pali Canon opens a window into key suttas from the Samyutta Nikaya, giving a literal translation of each sentence followed by a more natural English rendering, then explaining the grammatical forms involved. In this way, students can determine the meaning of each word and phrase and gain an intimate familiarity with the distinctive style of the Pali suttas?with the words, and world, of the earliest Buddhist texts. Ven. Bodhi?s meticulously selected anthology of suttas provides a systematic overview of the Buddha?s teachings, mirroring the four noble truths, the most concise formulation of the Buddha?s guide to liberation. Reading the Buddha?s Discourses in Pali shares with readers not only exceptional language instruction but also a nuanced study of the substance, style, and method of the early Buddhist discourses.
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Jewish Publication Society JPS HebrewEnglish TANAKH
Book SynopsisSuitable for students and others who need a lightweight, compact version of the popular "JPS Hebrew-English Bible", this title presents a pocket version of the "JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh". It features Hebrew vowels, and cantillation marks.Trade Review"Virtually every rabbi and library will want this volume."—Associated Press
£19.94
Baker Publishing Group Lifestyle of a Prophet
Book SynopsisAccessible Guide from Bestselling Author for Embracing the Prophetic CallingInternationally respected prophet and bestselling author James W. Goll offers a readable, practical approach to the prophetic gifting. Centered around a unique, hands-on 21-day guide, he helps believers develop the intimacy with God essential to hearing his voice clearly and correctly--and then proclaiming his words faithfully.Through illustrations from his own life and those of John, Daniel, and Ezekiel, Goll exposes common misconceptions, the successes and failures of gifted people throughout church history, and wisdom from the trenches of the prophetic. Devotional prayers and reflection questions follow each chapter. A must-have resource for those in prophetic ministry and all who work with them.
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Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City Discovering the New Testament Community and Faith
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John Murray Press NIV Journalling Black Hardback Bible
Book SynopsisAttractive, black hardback journalling Bible with high-quality paper and extra-wide ruled margins for note taking and referencing. Includes contrasting endpapers, two ribbon markers, a presentation page and elastic strap closure. The New International Version is the world's most popular modern English Bible. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability and is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study.This Bible also features:- clear, readable 9pt text- easy-to-read layout- shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible- basic reading plans- quick links to find inspiration and help from the Bible in different life situations.This edition uses British spelling, punctuation and grammar to allow the Bible to be read more naturally.Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world.
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Dayspring 100 Days of Prayer
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