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Hodder & Stoughton Practising the Power of Now
Book SynopsisThe essential companion to the phenomenal bestseller THE POWER OF NOWTrade ReviewThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe must-read bible du jour. * Red magazine *
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton Stillness Speaks
Book SynopsisEckhart Tolle''s writings on the power of living in the moment fast became the most sought-after modern classic on spiritual enlightenment. Now, in this new life-transforming book, we are shown how to become our true selves by embracing silence and stillness. When we are no longer limited by our thinking mind, suffering and pain disappears and we are able to move towards a new understanding of our relationships, of nature, and of the profound wisdom that is to be found in stillness.Trade ReviewThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe must-read bible du jour. * Red magazine *The must-read bible du jour. * Red magazine *This practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. -- Dan MillmanThis practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. -- Dan MillmanThe Power of Now can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. * Oprah Winfrey *(FOR THE POWER OF NOW) 'This book is generating quite a buzz of excitement. It is quite simply one of the clearest and most accessible texts on becoming more present that we have ever seen.' * Kindred Spirit *The must-read bible du jour * Red Magazine *This practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. * Dan Millman *
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton Footprints of Faith Book Two
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Hodder & Stoughton TheArt of Happiness A Handbook for Living by
Book SynopsisIn this unique and important book, one of the world''s great spiritual leaders offers his practical wisdom and advice on how we can overcome everyday human problems and achieve lasting happiness.The Art of Happiness is a highly accessible guide for a western audience, combining the Dalai Lama''s eastern spiritual tradition with Dr Howard C. Cutler''s western perspective. Covering all key areas of human experience, they apply the principles of Tibetan Buddhism to everyday problems and reveal how one can find balance and complete spiritual and mental freedom.For the many who wish to understand more about the Dalai Lama''s approach to living, there has never been a book which brings his beliefs so vividly into the real world.
£11.69
Sacristy Press Tuscany's Noble Treasures: Conceptualizing Female
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Penguin Random House India Lifes Amazing Secrets
Book SynopsisGaur Gopal Das and his friend Harry discuss life's purpose, happiness, relationships, potential, work success, and giving back in Mumbai traffic. Das, a popular monk and life coach, shares his wisdom in his book "Life's Amazing Secrets," offering insights to help align with the desired life.
£9.99
Ignatius Press The Secret of the Little Flower
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Saladin
Book SynopsisJohn Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in Mongolia. After reading German and French at Oxford he did two postgraduate courses, one in the history of science at Oxford, the other in Mongolian at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.John has written acclaimed and highly successful biographies of Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun and Kublai Khan as well as Alpha Beta, on the history of the alphabet, and The Gutenberg Revolution, on the invention of printing.Trade ReviewFast-paced ... thrilling. -- Ben Wilson * The Times *One could not wish for a better storyteller or analyst than John Man. * Simon Sebag Montefiore *His ability to put us in the picture, to feel, smell and almost touch the surroundings he describes, is matched by his ability to tell a good story. * Michael Palin *
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SPCK Publishing Revolutionary
Book SynopsisA team of leading public intellectuals addresses the questions of who Jesus was, how he changed the world, and what he stands for 20 centuries later.Trade Review‘Jesus, a small-town Jewish teacher executed by Roman officials as a troublemaker, continues after two thousand years to vex our consciences, inspire actions of grace and mercy, and elude our categories. The diverse essays in this volume grapple thoughtfully with the perennial questions of who he was, how he has reshaped history, and why we can’t seem to stop thinking about him. No serious reader will come away from this book without being challenged and stirred to fresh reflection.’ * Richard B. Hays, Professor Emeritus of New Testament, The Divinity School, Duke University *‘Revolutionary shows that traditional interpretations of Jesus' significance remain credible. But no particular view is forced upon us. Another merit of this stimulating collection is the wealth of perspectives - revisionist, Islamic, secular - on view for readers to assess in an open spirit. A rich and compelling kaleidoscope.’ * Rupert Shortt, Religion Editor of the Times Literary Supplement *‘Leading intellectuals comment on Jesus Christ as the single most important figure in Western history. . . I highly recommend it.’ * Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, Professor of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School *
£18.89
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Shroud
Book SynopsisIan Wilson is a prolific, internationally published author specialising in historical and religious mysteries. Born in south London, he graduated from Magdalen College, Oxford University, in 1963 with honours in Modern History. The TV documentary that he co-scripted to accompany his 1978 Shroud book won a BAFTA award, and his later book Jesus: The Evidence was a best-seller on both sides of the Atlantic. Accompanied by his wife Judith, Wilson emigrated from England to Queensland, Australia, in 1995, where he enthusiastically continues wide-ranging research projects both at home and around the world.Trade ReviewThe godfather of the bestselling genre of historical quests that seek for the 'truth' behind ancient myths and faiths. * The Independent *Really a completely new book, which I had not quite anticipated. The updated content [and] the enhanced pictorial program (including the many colour plates) ... greatly add to its impact. * Professor John Beldon Scott *In 1978 Ian Wilson first put forward the idea that the Shroud was the same as the Mandylion of Edessa...The [latest] evidence presented...is such that the burden of proof is now on those who think that the two relics are not related... This would take the Shroud back to the seventh century at least... -- John Ray * TLS *
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Windhorse Publications Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master
Book SynopsisThis biography of one of the few women in her generation to devote herself entirely to the pursuit of meditation also includes Dipa Ma's spiritual teachings, which have made her a major figure in contemporary Buddhism.
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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.
£16.99
Faithlife Corporation Servant of All
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Sacristy Press Fierce Love: Music Leads a Lost Child Home
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Crossway Books The Surprising Genius of Jesus
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Baker Publishing Group Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations –
Book SynopsisThe devastating effects of toxic work environments are top news. Everyone seems to understand that healthy organizations nurture flourishing individuals and societies--flourishing that Jesus desires for all of us. How can Christian business and ministry leaders create a positive organizational culture and identity? Justin Irving has spent twenty years studying, teaching, and reflecting on organizational leadership. Drawing wisdom from the Bible, contemporary leadership theory, and the insights of over two hundred executive leaders, Irving provides a theological framework that makes human flourishing the driving motivation for leading organizations well. He helps readers invest in their own growth to become leaders who motivate, inspire, and nurture. But he broadens the view to help readers see how different levels of leadership--the dynamics and interdependence of teams and of the whole organization--work together. He then offers practical insights on building teams, culture, and effective communication and on navigating the storms of crisis and change.Table of ContentsList of IllustrationsPart 1: Wisdom for Organizational Leaders1. Defining Organizational Leadership2. A Vision for Human and Organizational FlourishingPart 2: The Leader and Thriving Organizations3. The Character of Healthy Organizational Leaders4. The Commitments of Healthy Organizational LeadersPart 3: The Role of People and Teams within Thriving Organizations5. The Care and Cultivation of Team Members6. Collaboration and Team AlignmentPart 4: Leadership Priorities for Thriving Organizations7. Communication, Clarity, and Conviction in the Thriving Organization8. Culture and Thriving Organizations9. Crisis Leadership and Facing Organizational Challenges and Threats10. Change Leadership and a Thriving Future for the OrganizationAppendix A: Overview of Codes, Categories, and Themes for the First Survey QuestionAppendix B: Priorities for Healthy LeadersIndexes
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HarperCollins Publishers Children of God Storybook Bible
Book SynopsisA beautiful book of illustrated Bible stories, retold by the world's best-loved cleric.Nobel prizewinner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, re-tells over fifty of his favourite Bible stories for an audience of young readers.From classics such as the stories of Noah and the calming of the storm, to less-known stories such as Naboth's Vineyard or Ruth, the Archbishop makes these time-honoured stories come to life in his own inimitable voice.The book has a truly international flavour, with illustrators from around the world contributing their interpretations of the stories. The result is a glorious, and great value, package that will inspire a generation of children and their carers.Trade ReviewShortlisted for the Christian Library Book Award 2011 ‘Accessible and heartwarming…The Children of God Storybook Bible will draw in everyone who hears it’ – The Times
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Oscar Romero
Book SynopsisOscar Romero: Prophet of Hope is a comprehensive account of the martyred Archbishop of San Salvador's incredible journey of holiness and courageous witness in the face of cruel state oppression. Historian Roberto Morozzo Della Rocca draws directly on previously unpublished documents some of which were used as evidence in the process leading to Romero's beatification in 2015 to write the most authoritative biography of Romero to date.Morozzo tells the complete story of Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, from his humble roots in Ciudad Barros, El Salvador, to his ordination in Rome and his eventual appointment as Archbishop of San Salvador. It weaves a sensitive account of Romero's character both public and private with a mature appraisal of his theology and unfailing commitment to the poor, marginalised and persecuted of Latin America. The final chapter describes Romero's movements and words during the final months, weeks and days that led to his martyrdom assassinated while celebrat
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Penguin Books Ltd The Two Popes
Book SynopsisFrom the prize-winning screenwriter of The Theory of Everything and Darkest Hour, The Two Popes is a fascinating, revealing and gripping tale of two very different men whose destinies converge with each other - they both live in the Vatican - and the wider world.On 28 February 2013, a 600-year-old tradition was shattered: the conservative Pope Benedict XVI made a startling announcement. He would resign. Reeling from the news, the College of Cardinals rushed to Rome to congregate in the Sistine Chapel to pick his successor. Their unlikely choice? Francis, the first non-European pope in 1,200 years, a one time tango club bouncer, a passionate football fan and a man with the common touch.How did these two men become two of the most powerful people on Earth?What''s it like to be the Pope?What does the future hold for the Catholic Church and its 1 billion followers?The Two Popes is a dual biography that masterfully combines these two popes'' lives into one gripping narrative. From Benedict and Francis'' experiences of war in their homelands - when they were still Joseph and Jorge - and the sexual abuse scandal that continues to rock the Church to its foundations, to the intrigue and the occasional comedy of life in the Vatican, The Pope glitters with the darker and the lighter details of life inside one of the world''s most opaque but significant institutions.Trade ReviewA cracking read . . . With due respect to those talented thesps, they will have to go some to convey all the nuances and contradictions, ambiguities and embarrassments, dark secrets and outright skulduggeries that McCarten crams into his 200-odd pages . . . engrossing -- Richard Morrison * The Times *I learned things from the script I didn't know. I just thought, "Can that be right? Were we that perilously close?" And so it just grabbed me.Provides a compelling look at life and politics in the Vatican today * Vanity Fair, This Winter’s Best Nonfiction Reads *Anthony McCarten has an astonishing knack of transforming a familiar story into a new tale, and one that is revealing and sometimes challenging. Now he has done so once again with The Pope, a beguiling tale of ecclesiastical plotting and intrigue that resembles a sort of bloodless Borgias. It may be a book about how two men reached the holiest pinnacle of the Roman Catholic Church, but when the clouds of incense clear we are left with an awful lot of sinning. The papacy is supposed to be infallible, but thanks to McCarten's deft lifting of the Vatican's scarlet curtains what we see is the breeding ground for one of the greatest scandals of our times in which conspiracy and vanity are on display to a terrifying extent[On the play version] Why did he do it? Why did Pope Benedict XVI, that most traditional of pontiffs, break with tradition and resign in 2013, ceding the way to his reformist rival, Cardinal Bergoglio? That's the problem at the heart of this compelling new problem play by Anthony McCarten - and, sensibly, the playwright leaves it more or less unsolved. He presents us with two contrasting and eternal characters, both at breaking point: the wavering conservative and the reluctant liberal. The playwright's own sympathies seem to be with Bergoglio, yet, despite the relatable ordinariness Nicholas Woodeson brings to that role, it is Anton Lesser's shy, candyfloss-haired Benedict who, against the odds, emerges as the more fascinating presence: the one who can play Mozart, however imperfectly, the one who attempts little jokes, far less polished than his rival's hail-fellow shtick, yet more amusing for their faults. McCarten, who wrote the screenplay for Darkest Hour, has a gift for creating intimate dramas from public biographical property. Here the theatre becomes a confessional, with the audience asked to grant absolution to two flawed but pious priests. * The Times, ???? *[On the film screenplay] Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins deliver a sit-back-and-marvel double-act masterclass that will be spoken of in the same breath as De Niro and Pacino in Heat . . . the triple-whammy impact of McCarten's script, Meirelles's direction and, mostly, the two lead performances creates a completely credible reality, at times indecently moving . . . there are big ideas in here too * The Times, ***** *[On the film] Essentially a papal buddy movie, a mesmerising two-hander, and one of the finest films of either performer's career -- Kevin Maher * The Times *[On the film screenplay] If I like the script, that's the reason I'm doing it -- Jonathan PryceAnthony McCarten . . . after The Theory of Everything, Darkest Hour and Bohemian Rhapsody, has rather cornered the market in glossy biographical dramas * Guardian *This engrossing double biography of the chalk-and-cheese pontiffs Francis (the "slum bishop") and Benedict ("God's rottweiler") is full of drama, dark secrets and Vatican skulduggery. * The Times *[On the film] Oh my word. I just loved #thetwopopes. Such a mesmerising film. And so delighted they didn't traduce Benedict. The chemistry between him and Francis was so moving. It's on Netflix now. And it is definitely worth watching -- Giles Fraser
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Called?: Pastoral Guidance for the Divine Call to
Book SynopsisOnly those who have an undeniable calling from God will be fit for the challenges and strains of the ministry life. But how do you test a calling and how do you proceed if you are certain its legitimacy? From the theology of being called, to selecting a seminary, to beginning life as a pastor, Michael Milton looks to the Word of God for answers and guidance, as well as drawing on his own experience as a Presbyterian minister. Trade ReviewThe Scripture–soaked wisdom offered here will help put godly pastors in the pulpits. -- Michael J. Kruger (President and Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina)When asked for advice as to how to discern a call to ministry, I will now say with confidence, ‘You should read Mike Milton’s book. It will answer most if not all of your questions.’ -- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina)Mike Milton draws on his vast experience as church planter, pastor, chaplain, theologian, and leader to offer wisdom … This book is a treasure. -- R. J. Gore Jr. (Professor of Theology and Ministry and Dean, Erskine Theological Seminary, South Carolina)I have known Pastor, Professor and President Mike Milton for many years. I love reading of how the Lord has guided Mike’s calling so that he may share his love with others so called. -- Bryan Chapell (Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois )
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Multnomah Press Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing and
Book SynopsisEverybody ends up somewhere in life. Wouldn’t you like to end up somewhere on purpose? What breaks your heart? What keeps you up at night? What could be that should be? Andy Stanley believes these questions are bread crumbs that lead to the discovery of personal vision. With down-to-earth practicality, Andy extracts principles from the story of Nehemiah to help you discover your purpose in life. Visioneering includes helpful exercises and time-tested ideas for visionary decision-making, personal growth, and leadership at home and at work. Catch a glimpse of God’s incredible vision for your life, relationships, and business—and discover the passion to follow it. Includes discussion guide for use in small groups.
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Faithlife Corporation Matthew: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary
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£39.99
SPCK - Kregel Biblical Leadership Theology for the Everyday
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£25.59
Penguin Books Ltd Wake Up
Book SynopsisNever before published in Kerouac''s lifetime, Jack Kerouac''s Wake Up is a clear and powerful study of the life and works of Siddartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, from the author of On the Road. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Robert Thurman.Wake Up recounts the story of Prince Siddhartha''s royal upbringing and his father''s wish to protect him from all human suffering, despite a prediction that he would become a great holy man in later life. Departing from his father''s palace, Siddhartha adopts a homeless life, struggles with his meditations, and eventually finds Enlightenment. Written at the end of Kerouac''s career, when he became increasingly interested in Buddhist teachings, and collected for the first time in one book, this fresh and accessible biography is both an important addition to Kerouac''s work and a valuable introduction to the world of Buddhism itself.Jack Kerouac (1922-69) was an American
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Yale University Press Luther
Book SynopsisWritten by an authority on Martin Luther, this is the definitive biography of the central figure of the Protestant Reformation.Trade Review"This remarkable study, combining learning, realism, and literary adroitness, brings us close to Luther. Above all, it conveys Luther's power: the intensity of his faith, the coherence of his thought, the force of his personality."—New Yorker"This magnificent biography . . . is teeming with ideas and is altogether worthy of its great, gutsy subject."—Harry Reid, Glasgow Herald"If the world is to gain from Luther it must turn to the real Luther—furious, violent, foul-mouthed, passionately concerned. Him it will find in Oberman’s book, a labour of love."—G. R. Elton, Journal of Ecclesiastical History"Oberman rivets attention on Luther as he was. He prods the reader to set aside views mediated by tradition and prejudice. Yet, paradoxically, by locking Luther in the past and showing us our distance from him, he unlocks a truer Luther for the present; passionate commitment and dynamism are freshly provocative. Oberman's hallmark is to combine rigorous historical scholarship with theological sensitivity. The book is a milestone in Reformation studies."—Susan Moor, Scotsman"Oberman makes such good sense of the man that all other attempts to explain him, as a maniac, or a martyr to constipation, or as a saint, seem trivial by comparison."—Eric Christiansen, Spectator"The late Heiko Oberman was a formidable Reformation scholar and Luther’s biography, originally published 24 years ago, makes a welcome re-appearance in paperback. . . . This is a better account of the 16th-century Luther than of his legacy. The author presents us with a man who saw this world as a battlefield over which God and the devil fought. That is the arena we must enter if we want to understand the man who helped shape our modern world."—Derek Wilson, BBC History Magazine"When Martin Luther challenged the ruling powers of his time, the movement he initiated changed the social, political, intellectual and religious structures of western history. But what did Luther intend, and what did he actually accomplish? Heiko Oberman, internationally recognized as one of the most distinguished historians of the Reformation, addresses these questions in this readable book. Presenting a vivid portrait of a man too often portrayed as a saint or a devil, Oberman shows how Luther—passionate, courageous and stubborn—simultaneously aroused fierce loyalty in his admirers and violent antagonism among his enemies."—Elaine Pagels"This is the biography of Luther for our time by the world’s foremost authority."—Steven Ozment, Harvard University
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Kregel Publications,U.S. 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons
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Amberley Publishing John the Baptist
Book SynopsisA respected historian traces the real life and times of this major figure in Christianity and Islam.
£17.00
Windhorse Publications A Meditator's Life of the Buddha: Based on the
Book SynopsisAnalayo offers an inspiring biography of the Buddha based on the early discourses and focusing on his meditative development and practice. By focusing on the Buddha as a meditator, Analayo seeks to provide inspiration and guidance to all meditators, of any tradition and of any level of experience. Each of the twenty-four chapters concludes with suggestions to support meditative practice.Trade ReviewIn this work, Bhikkhu Analayo applies his consummate knowledge of the textual collections of Early Buddhism to the task of constructing a biography of the Buddha that focuses on his life as a meditator. The book not only paints a very human picture of the Buddha's life, but through the exercises attached to each chapter it enables the reader to join the Buddha on his quest for enlightenment and beyond, into his mission as a teacher and through to his parinirvana or passing away. While offering a scholarly portrait of the Buddha, this book is also a testament to the overarching unity of the various early Buddhist schools in their conception of the Buddha's life, a unity that coexists along with a rich diversity in their detailed narrations about particular events in that life. - Ven. Bhikkhu BodhiTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION 1 THE MOTIVATION TO GO FORTH 2 MORAL CONDUCT AND FEAR 3 OBSTACLES TO CONCENTRATION 4 ABSORPTION 5 THE IMMATERIAL ATTAINMENTS 6 FORCEFUL CONTROL OF THE MIND 7 BREATH CONTROL 8 FASTING 9 FINDING THE PATH 10 DETERMINATION 11 RECOLLECTION OF PAST LIVES 12 THE DIVINE EYE 13 AWAKENING 14 THE DECISION TO TEACH 15 THE TWO EXTREMES 16 THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS 17 THE THREE TURNINGS 18 HONOURING THE DHARMA 19 SEEING THROUGH VIEWS 20 DWELLING IN EMPTINESS 21 DAILY CONDUCT 22 TEACHING 23 OLD AGE AND DISEASE 24 FINAL NIRVANA CONCLUSION REFERENCES ABBREVIATIONS
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Baker Publishing Group Jesus and the Forces of Death – The Gospels`
Book SynopsisNamed a Sejong Book of 2021, Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) 2020 Center for Biblical Studies Book Award (New Testament Runner-Up) "Utterly fresh and innovative, important both exegetically and ethically."--Paula Fredriksen, Review of Biblical Literature Although most people acknowledge that Jesus was a first-century Jew, interpreters of the Gospels often present him as opposed to Jewish law and customs--especially when considering his numerous encounters with the ritually impure. Matthew Thiessen corrects this popular misconception by placing Jesus within the Judaism of his day. Thiessen demonstrates that the Gospel writers depict Jesus opposing ritual impurity itself, not the Jewish ritual purity system or the Jewish law. This fresh interpretation of significant passages from the Gospels shows that throughout his life, Jesus destroys forces of death and impurity while upholding the Jewish law.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. Mapping Jesus's World2. Jesus in a World of Ritual Impurity3. Jesus and the Walking Dead4. Jesus and the Dead Womb5. Jesus and the Dead6. Jesus and Demonic Impurity7. Jesus, Healing, and the Sabbath LifeConclusionAppendix: Jesus and the Dietary LawsIndexes
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Last Testament
Book Synopsis''Gripping ... An exquisite conversation between two people who know each other, like each other, and have mutual respect for one another'' - Catholic TimesSince resigning from the papacy in 2013, the first Pope in over 700 years to do so, Pope Benedict has lived quietly in a convent in the Vatican gardens in Rome. He has devoted himself to a life of prayer and study and has vowed to remain silent, until now. So much controversy still surrounds Pope Benedict's time in office in this book, written with bestselling German author Peter Seewald, he addresses the issues of his papacy and reveals how, at his late age, governing and reforming the Church was beyond him.Last Testament is also an autobiography, recalling Pope Benedict's childhood in Germany under Nazism, his early development as a priest, and eventually his appointment as Archbishop of Munich. After becoming Pope, his account deals with the controversies that rocked the Catholic world how he enraged MuslimTable of ContentsForeword: One Last Visit PART I: THE BELLS OF ROME 1 Quiet Days in the Mater Ecclesiae 2 The Resignation 3 'I do not abandon the cross' PART II: A LIFE IN SERVICE 4 Childhood and Parental Home 5 The War 6 Student, Curate, Lecturer 7 Theological Apprentice and Star Theologian 8 Vatican II: A Dream and a Trauma 9 Professor and Bishop 10 Prefect (Rome, 1982-2005) PART III: THE POPE OF JESUS CHRIST 11 Suddenly Pontifex 12 Aspects of the Pontificate 13 Journeys and Encounters 14 Shortcomings and Problems Conclusions Author's Notes Timeline
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Leadership Pain
Book SynopsisIn Leadership Pain, Samuel Chand---best-selling author recognized as 'the leader's leader'---provides a concrete, practical understanding of the pain we experience to help us interpret pain more accurately and learn the lessons God has in it for us.
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Baker Publishing Group The Conviction to Lead 25 Principles for
Book SynopsisChange the Way You Think about LeadershipAt the age of thirty-three, Dr. Albert Mohler became the youngest president in the 164-year history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the driving force behind the school''s transformation into a thriving institution with an international reputation characterized by a passionate conviction for truth. In the process he became one of the most important and prominent Christian voices in contemporary culture.What will it take to transform your leadership? Effective leaders need more than administrative skills and vision. They need to be able to change the hearts and minds of those they lead. Leadership like this requires passionate beliefs that can stand up to pressure from without and within. In this updated edition Dr. Mohler has added a new introduction and conclusion based on an additional 10 years of leadership. He has also completely rewritten the chapter
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British Museum Press Feminine power
Book SynopsisAn exciting, wide-ranging exploration of the power and diversity of female figures of worship in world cultures and belief systems, from the ancient world to today. ---------- âWritten in plain and accessible language, without losing academic rigor... Crerar, who, like a contemporary Virgil, introduces us to sublime and terrifying entities, guiding us all the way through the complex and fascinating meanings of femininity and faith.â â MarÃa Pinal Villanueva, The Journal of Folklore Research Reviews âAn excellent catalogueâ â Waldemar Januszczak, The Sunday Times âA lucidly argued and richly illustrated catalogueâ â Marina Warner, The Guardian ---------- Divine women â in many guises â have featured in every world faith from deep history until the present day, inspiring people and cultures across the world. In a cross-cultural and global approach, this book discusses Eve alongside Inanna, Radha and Aphrodite in the context of sex and desire, while in the chapter on evil, witches Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Forces of nature 2. Passion and desire 3. Evil 4. Justice and defence 5. Compassion and salvation Conclusion Notes and bibliography Acknowledgements and credits Index
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Oneworld Publications The Buddha: A Beginner's Guide
Book SynopsisFrom his many births to his deathbed deeds, this authoritative biography unites the Buddha of history with the Buddha of legend in a bid to reveal the lasting spiritual relevance at the heart of the Buddhist tradition. Acclaimed scholar John Strong examines not only the historical texts, but also the supernatural accounts that surround this great religious figure, uncovering the roots of many Buddhist beliefs and practices. Accompanied by helpful charts and tables, and drawing on a vast array of primary sources, the text also features such key topics as: biographical accounts from all the Buddhist schools, an analysis of the Buddha’s enlightenment, the life of the Buddha as depicted by Buddhist art and rituals, and the relics of Siddhartha Gautama, and how they continue his story, even after his lifetime.Trade Review"Furnishes readers curious about the Buddha with a deep and broad introduction to his many lives." * Booklist *
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Renard Press Ltd The Prophet
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1923, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six poetic fables that centre around the prophet Al Mustafa, who, boarding a boat in the city of Orphalese, where he has lived for many years, prepares to sail home. On the voyage Al Mustafa is approached by a group of travellers, with whom he discusses deep topics - love, friendship, passion, pain, religion - and The Prophet becomes a manual and spiritual guide. This edition features the original illustrations prepared by the author, as well as an introduction by Dr Daniele Nunziata, which introduces the great work for a new generation.Trade Review'I have loved many books over the years, but the one I would never be parted from and read again and again is The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.' (Lesley Pearse, The Independent)
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Oxford University Press Buddha
Book SynopsisMichael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha''s time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade Reviewadmirably well-paced and informative. * Galen Strawson, Sunday Times *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Early life and renunciation ; 3. To the awakening ; 4. The awakening ; 5. The mission and the death ; Further reading ; Index
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Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Popes
Book SynopsisThis fascinating dictionary gives concise accounts of every officially recognized pope in history, from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, as well as all of their irregularly elected rivals, the so-called antipopes. Each pope and antipope''s entry covers his family and social background and pre-papal career as well as his activities in office. Also, an appendix provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the tradition that there has been a female pope. This new edition reflects the very latest in papal research and contains additional information in the further reading sections of each entry, making the book an even more useful starting place for research into specific pontiffs. The entries are arranged chronologically making this a continuous history of the papacy over almost 2,000 years. It reveals how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power have been inextricably mingled in the person of the pope. A fascinating read for students of theology and history, as well as theTrade ReviewReview from previous edition invaluable and much needed * Guardian *well-researched, extremely well written, and a delightful exercise in its own right...an entertaining read for those of any religion or of none * Church Times *very much a book to read or browse in as well as one to consult * New York Times *ought to be on the reference shelf of any civilized person of any faith or none...not merely a dictionary but an agreeable bedside read * Hampstead and Highgate Express *Table of ContentsPREFACE; ABBREVIATIONS; NOTE TO THE READER; ALPHABETICAL LIST OF POPES AND ANTIPOPES; THE POPES; APPENDIX: POPE JOAN; INDEX
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Pope Francis Life and Revolution
Book Synopsis''In Italy, they call him il Papa, which means The FATHER'. Until his unprecedented 2013 election, author and friend Elisabetta Piqué called him Padre Jorge. He may have changed his name to become Pope Francis, but it did not change their friendship.Written in a style that brings the man to life and reveals fascinating and decisive episodes that shed light on his influential character and personality, Pope Francis: Life and Revolution offers unique insights into how the Pope thinks and feels; his work for the poor; and his vision for the Church. Piqué reveals the personal side of Pope Francis his freedom, courage, humility, humanity, and humour and the profoundly spiritual influence his Jesuit formation has had on the man who now leads the Catholic Church.Above all else, Pope Francis: Life and Revolution reveals a man consistent in his beliefs and actions. He is a spiritual leader unwavering in his love for God, whose inner joy and peace move him and can inspire us to serve the lea
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SPCK Publishing Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse
Book SynopsisIn recent times, the term ‘spiritual abuse’ has become more widely used across the Christian community. But what exactly is spiritual abuse? How do we define it, recognise it, prevent it and respond to it effectively?Trade ReviewIf you are a survivor of spiritual abuse, you will recognize your pain in these pages and find help toward healing. If you are a leader, or anyone who wants to walk alongside those who are wounded in this way, here is an invaluable, practical resource for learning how to prevent, identify and respond to spiritual abuse and restore a safe Christian culture. -- Dr Wess Stafford, President Emeritus, Compassion InternationalAuthority and rigour ... great generosity and gentleness. The authors diagnose a critical problem in the church and offer practical advice on how to fix it. -- Andrew Graystone, theologian, broadcaster and communications consultantTimely and important. Lisa and Justin navigate a difficult and sensitive topic with grace, humility and strength. If you are serious about creating safer, healthier leadership cultures then read this book. -- Simon Barrington, founder and director, Forge Leadership ConsultancyLisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys have created a vital resource in this unique, timely, accessible book. It exposes the culture created by bullying leaders with clarity and compassion, and calls us towards health and freedom. Highly recommended. -- Jeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcasterA great gift to the church, and beyond. -- Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Gospel Media
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University of Pennsylvania Press The Mixed Multitude
Book SynopsisBased on extensive archival research, this book explores the history of Frankism, a Jewish religious movement that began in Poland and spread into the Habsburg Empire and the German lands in the later eighteenth century.Trade Review"With this multifaceted study of Frank and Frankism, Paweł Maciejko has made a major contribution to our understanding of the intricacies and varieties of Judaism in eastern Europe in the eighteenth century. He brings tremendous erudition and insight to the religious history of early modern Poland." * Times Literary Supplement *"Magnificent. . . . [Maciejko] has seemingly mined every available text on Frank and the Frankists; unlike earlier scholars, such as Gershom Scholem, he commands the Polish sources as well. He tells the story in riveting style." * Jewish Review of Books *"A major scholarly achievement . . . this is the single best study written to date of Frank and Frankism in all their complexity and will be required reading for any student or scholar of early modern Jewish history and Christian-Jewish relations, kabbalah, and Jewish messianism." * AJS Review *"Maciejko's scholarship is stunning in its comprehensiveness and the combination of careful analysis of detail with breadth of historical vision. This book fills a longstanding lacuna in European and Jewish historiography. It is innovative both in the sense that many new sources are consulted and in its conceptually innovative revision of the historical significance of Frank and his movement." * Gershon David Hundert, McGill University *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1. In the Shadow of the Herem Chapter 2. The Peril of Heresy, the Birth of a New Faith Chapter 3. Where Does Frankism Fit In? Chapter 4. The Politics of the Blood Libel Chapter 5. How Rabbis and Priests Created the Frankist Movement Chapter 6. Ghosts of the Past, Heralds of the Future Chapter 7. The Fall of Edom Chapter 8. The Vagaries of the Charlatans Chapter 9. The Ever-Changing Masquerade List of Current and Historical Place Names List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgments
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Kregel Publications The Church Leaders Handbook
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Kregel Publications,U.S. Elders in the Life of the Church Rediscovering
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SPCK Publishing Gifted
Book SynopsisLooking at the role of women in the church from a cultural and personal perspective.Table of ContentsCONTENTSForeword by Malcolm Duncan 8Chapter 1 Lessons from History 13Chapter 2 Different Viewpoints 35Chapter 3 Leadership is Not One-Style-Fits-All 63Chapter 4 Paternalism 81Chapter 5 Transformational Leadership 103Chapter 6 Servant-Hearted Leadership 114Chapter 7 Emotional Intelligence 127Chapter 8 Leadership Models 140Chapter 9 Reflection 155Chapter 10 Rhythm – Work-Life Balance 169Afterword 182Endnotes 186
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Islamic Foundation Shah WaliAllah Dihlawi and his Economic Thought
Book SynopsisShah Wali-Allah had a deep understanding of Qur’an, Hadith and Fiqh. This book is unique as it focussing on Shah Wali-Allah’s life as well as thought from an economic perspective.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Professor Khurshid Ahmad Preface: 1 Overview of the Muslim Situation during Shah Wali-Allah’s Time 1.1 The World and the Muslim situation in 12th century AH/18th century CE 1.2 Important Muslim regions 1.3 Mughals and the emerging Indian Sultanates 1.4 Khanates in Central Asia 1.5 Muslim states in Far East Asia 1.6 The economic front 1.7 Awakening among the Ottomans 1.8 India of Shah Wali-Allah’s time 1.9 Medina becomes the foundation for revival and renovation 2 Shah Wali-Allah Dihlawi: Life and Times 2.1 Times and environment 2.2 Life 2.3 Areas of major contributions 2.4 Political role 2.5 His death and resting place 2.6 Impact of Shah Wali-Allah 2.7 Shah Wali-Allah—a parallel to Ibn Taymiyyah 3 Intellectual and Academic Heritage 3.1 Shah Wali-Allah’s syllabus—an academic legacy 3.2 Sources of Shah Wali-Allah’s thought 3.3 Was Shah Wali-Allah influenced by Ibn Taymiyyah and his student Ibn al-Qayyim? 3.4 Introducing Shah Wali-Allah’s works 3.5 The impact of Shah Wali-Allah’s ideas—factors that led to the fast and vast spread of his works 4 Economic Ideas of Shah Wali-Allah Dihlawi 4.1 Economic ideas in Shah Wali-Allah’s works 4.2 Study of applied economy 4.3 Theoretical economic ideas 4.4 Economic activities in an Islamic framework 4.5 Measures to avoid disputes in economic transactions 4.6 Some major contributions 5 Tadbīr al-Manzil (Household Management) 5.1 Origins of tadbīr al-manzil 5.2 Tadbīr al-manzil in the Islamic tradition 5.3 Shah Wali-Allah on tadbīr al-manzil 5.4 The subject matter of tadbīr al-manzil 5.5 Other areas of tadbīr al-manzil 5.6 The present discipline of economics and the Greek oikonomia 5.7 Market versus ‘family’ 6 Shah Wali-Allah on Money and Interest 6.1 Money as seen by the Greek philosophers 6.2 Money in the early period of Islam 6.3 Difficulties of the barter system 6.4 Functions of money 6.5 Is it must to use gold and silver as money? 6.6 Interest—an ill-use of money 6.7 Ribā (interest proper) 6.8 Is the charging of interest prohibited from the poor only? 7 Public Finance 7.1 The subject of public finance—first to attract attention 7.2 Public revenue 7.3 Economics of zakah 7.4 Public expenditure 7.5 Public borrowing 7.6 Concern for the poor 8 Shah Wali-Allah on the Stages of Socio-Economic Development 8.1 Early Muslim scholars’ holistic approach to development 8.2 Development role of the state 8.3 Ibn Khaldun’s cyclical model of development 8.4 Shah Wali-Allah’s theory of socio-economic development 8.5 Irtifāqāt: a natural process in human development 9 Conclusion: Comparison and Evaluation Bibliography Arabic References Other Languages Indexes Names Subjects
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Crossway Books Church Discipline
Book SynopsisProvides an accessible framework for understanding church discipline, offering nine case studies and several practical considerations for leading a church through disciplinary situations with grace and truth.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Faith in the Public Square
Book SynopsisArchbishop Rowan Williams is the most gifted Anglican priest of his generation. His views are consistent and orthodox and yet he has been consistently misunderstood - especially in relation to his views on contemporary society, public morality and the common good.In this, the final published work of his Archepiscopate, Dr Williams has assembled a series of chapters on matters of immediate public concern and the relationship of Christianity to these issues. Among his topics are ''Has Secularism Failed?: Europe, Faith and Culture'', ''Human Rights and Religious Faith'', Changing the Myths We Live By'', ''Housekeeping: The Economic Challenge'', ''The Gifts Reserved for Age: Perceptions of the Elderly'', and ''Analysing Atheism''.Trade ReviewIn this often brilliant, always stimulating, and unfailingly even-handed book, the former Archbishop of Canterbury weaves his erudition and Christian faith into a thread that guides him through the labyrinth where contemporary politics, secularism, ignorance, intolerance, good will, and virtue are to be found ... Williams argues brilliantly for the relevance of both religion and politics, and the contribution of each to the other. -- Anthony J. Gittins * Catholic Library World *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Secularism and its Discontents 1. Has Secularism Failed? 2. Secularism, Faith and Freedom 3. Convictions, Loyalties and the Secular State 4. Law, Power and Peace 5. Europe, Faith and Culture 6. Religion, Culture, Diversity and Tolerance 7. The Spiritual and the Religious Part Two: Liberalism, Pluralism and Law 8. Multiculturalism: Friend or Foe? 9. Faith and Enlightenment 10. Pluralism and the Public and Religious Spheres 11. Religious Hatred and Religious Offence 12. Religious Faith and Human Rights 13. Human Rights and Religious Faith Part Three: Living within Limits: The Environment 14. Changing the Myths We Live By 15. Renewing the Face of the Earth: Human Responsibility and the Environment 16. Climate Crisis: Fashioning a Christian Response Part Four: Housekeeping: The Economic Challenge 17. Ethics, Economics and Global Justice 18. Theology and Economics: Two Different Worlds? Part Five: Justice in Community 19. Sustainable Communities 20. The Gifts Reserved for Age: Perceptions of the Elderly 21. Criminal Justice 22. Big Society-Small World? Part Five: Religious Diversity and Civil Agreement 23. Analysing Atheism: Unbelief and the World of Faith 24. Religious Diversity and Social Unity 25. Faith Communities in a Civil Society Part Six: Rediscovering Religion 26. Religious Lives Acknowledgements Index
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John Murray Press The Ultimate Leadership Book
Book SynopsisIf you want to be the best, you have to have the right skillset. From decision making and motivating people to vision and inspiration, THE ULTIMATE LEADERSHIP BOOK is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies for success. Discover the main themes and key ideas, and bring it all together with practical exercises.This is your complete course in leadership. ABOUT THE SERIESULTIMATE books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From marketing and sales to management and finance, each title gives comprehensive coverage of the essential business skills you need to get ahead in your career. Written in straightforward English, each book is designed to help you quickly master the subject, with fun quizzes embedded so that you can check how you''re doing.
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