Religious and spiritual figures Books
Pantianos Classics Christ in All the Scriptures: And Beginning at Moses and All the Prophets He Expounded Unto Them in All the Scriptures the Things Concerning Himself
£12.42
Virtus Dei Catholic Order of the Holy Mass
£11.95
Langham Publishing The Five Phases of Leadership: An Overview for Christian Leaders, Revised and Expanded Edition
£11.39
Langham Publishing Leadership or Servanthood?: Walking in the Steps of Jesus
£12.34
Benediction Classics The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others - Blessed Lucy of Narni, Dominica of Paradiso, Anne De Montmorency
£23.51
Canterbury Press Norwich The Way of Ecstasy: Learning to Pray with Teresa of Avila
Book SynopsisTo look at our lives afresh and to find beauty in what has always seemed so ordinary, or hope in what has seemed lifeless and dead, is to experience true ecstasy. Teresa of Avila, a practical and down-to-earth spiritual guide, takes us on an exciting journey of discovery and shows us that heaven is literally on our doorstep.
£13.74
Canterbury Press Norwich Creative Spirit: Harmonious Living with Hildegard of Bingen
Book SynopsisThe figure of Hildegard of Bingen towers both over her own and our present age. Her ideas about healing, the arts, the relationship between science and theology, the interdependence of male and female and the interconnectedness of all living beings with each other and their Creator have extraordinary relevance to our contemporary understanding of these issues. Yet for all Hildegard's astonishing creativity and originality, her spirituality is firmly rooted in the Rule of St Benedict and its emphasis on daily prayer and meditative reading of the Scriptures. This introduction to her life and thought includes many practical spiritual exercises that will enable us to bring Hildegard's wisdom and vision of wholeness to our busy, fragmented lives today.
£12.99
Canterbury Press Norwich A Basic Dictionary of Saints: Anglican, Catholic, Free Church and Orthodox
Book SynopsisA lively and informative introduction to some 300 men and women from different Christian traditions and different eras who have come to be regarded as holy. We meet them not as spiritual superstars but as real people whose example can inspire us today. Based on recent scholarship which has endeavoured to separate reliable historical facts from unhelpful or exaggerated legends, this popular introductioin to the saints and to their place in the life of the churches today will be welcomed as an essential reference guide.
£14.86
Canterbury Press Norwich St Augustine of Hippo: Life and Controversies
Book SynopsisSt Augustine (354-430) is one of the towering figures of church history, widely regarded as the greatest of the early theologians. This study focuses on three major disputes in which he engaged: against the Manichees who denied the essential goodness of creation; against the Donatists with their exclusive views of the church; and against the British scholar Pelagius who in modern times is being rescued from his reputation as a heretic and is now thought to have said some good things. Gerald Bonner admits to having changed his views of Augustine and these disputes over the years; here we have the mature, considered reflection of a lifetime's work and study in this area.
£31.56
Canterbury Press Norwich A Mind Intent on God: The Spiritual Writings of Alcuin of York - An Introduction
Book SynopsisAlcuin of York was one of the most significant figures of the Anglo-Saxon Church alongside Bede and Cuthbert. This introductory selection from his extensive writings includes Alcuin's prayers, poetry and prose.Trade Review'This beautifully produced book is a precious resource for all who seek to understand and follow the rule of St Benedict.' RENEW, Issue 149
£13.74
Canterbury Press Norwich Homely Love: Prayers and reflections using the words of Julian of Norwich
Book SynopsisA striking book of contemporary spirituality based on the medieval writings of a woman ahead of her time, Julian of Norwich. An anchorite who lived in a monastic cell attached to a parish church, she found inspiration in the simple domestic detail of her life and used it as a springboard to prayer and contemplation. Penny Roker's warm and gentle book enables readers to make an 'armchair retreat' using nothing more than things around the house to access and apply the spiritual riches of Julian. Not everyone can get away on an organised retreat, but this is a complete resource for making a retreat alone at home. It is equally appropriate for guided group meditation, of course. Each day includes a scripture reading, an excerpt from Julian's Showing of Love, a meditation to read, a practical spiritual exercise, questions to reflect upon, closing prayers, further scriptures, and reading ideas.Trade Review'She writes with a simplicity, clarity and conviction that spoke to me (...).' -- John Turnbull * New Directions *'The purpose of Homely Love is to make the spiritual riches of Julian of Norwich accessible and relevant to a wide range of people today, and Penny Roker does this beautifully. It is also a retreat guide with a difference, aimed particularly at those who cannot afford the money or the time to take part in an organised retreat and who, as the author says, have to 'make do'. Homely Love is a beautiful, earthy, wise handbook to prayer and one which, i believe, Julian Norwich would truly describe as 'homely'.' -- Jennifer Holden
£13.74
Canterbury Press Norwich Mary Magdalene: The Woman Whom Jesus Loved
Book SynopsisThe figure of Mary Magdalene has fascinated and perplexed people for centuries. She is portrayed in the Gospels as a neurotic woman, possibly with a past, yet she is the first to encounter the risen Christ and he charges her with the responsibility of proclaiming the resurrection. She is therefore Christianity's first evangelist - a difficult concept for churches with exclusively male hierarchies who prefer to think of her as just a reformed prostitute. The belief that Mary Magdalene was married to Jesus and that the Church has tried to suppress this truth was not invented in recent years but is almost as old as Christianity itself. This gives a grand tour through 2000 years history, art and tradition with surprises and discoveries all the way.Trade Review'Mary Magdalene, despite her importance to the life and ministry of Christ, is the most enigmatic and puzzling figure in the Christian gospel. In 'Mary Magdalene'Robin Griffith-Jones examines ancient sources to give us a comprehensive, scholarly and impressively researched account of her discipleship and continued influence on the history of the Church. I found this book more enthralling than any secular mystery and for the first time felt that I understood something of the character of this frequently misunderstood saint. Beautifully written and illustrated, Mary Madgdalene will be as fascinating to lay people as it will be welcomed by theologians and historians. I congratulate the Master of the Temple on a fine and timely achievement.' -- P. D. James * 2008 *
£20.42
ByFaith Media Samuel, Son and Successor of Rees Howells: Director of the Bible College of Wales: A Biography
£18.57
APMI Publications Apostles: Can the Church Survive Without Them?
£10.22
APMI Publications Laying Foundations
£10.22
APMI Publications Apostles and the Local Church
£10.22
APMI Publications Preparations for Ministry
£10.22
APMI Publications Developments and Provision
£10.22
Sunpenny Publishing Many Are Called
£10.66
Sunpenny Publishing Loyalty & Disloyalty
£10.66
Piquant Editions Jesus Model The
£17.82
Sheffield Phoenix Press Ltd On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might Have Reason for Doubt
£41.32
The Cenacle Press at Silverstream Priory The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Ladder of Sanctity
£17.53
Cascadia Publishing House Anabaptist Preaching: A Conversation Between Pulpit, Pew & Bible
£13.70
Barnabas Publishers Haggai--Restoring A Work of God, Inspirational, Task-Oriented Leadership
£12.34
St. Augustine Academy Press St. Patrick: Apostle of Ireland
£15.57
Dignity Press No Greater Love
£13.70
Olive Press Publisher The Messiah King of Israel the Almond Tree, Aaron's Rod
£43.41
Ancient Faith Publishing A Daily Calendar of Saints: A Synaxarion for Today's North American Church
£15.15
Queen of Peace Media The Miraculous Medal
£15.15
Deward Publishing The Historical Tell: Patterns of Eyewitness Testimony in the Gospel of Luke and Acts
£16.99
Christian Publishing House Evidence for the Historical Jesus: Is the Jesus of History the Christ of Faith
£12.84
Editorial Guipil Victorioso: Jesús derrota a todos tus enemigos de forma aplastante
£11.64
Mediatrix Press Blessed Elizabeth Canori Mora: Mother & Mystic
£13.30
Ancient Faith Publishing The Story of Jesus: A History and Theology of Christ
£18.00
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Living the Life of a Virtuous Woman
£14.72
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Women Preachers
£13.74
Broad Wing Publications Moses
£19.76
Hachette Livre - BNF Vie de Sainte Rose de Lima, Vierge, Du Tiers-Ordre de Saint-Dominique
£19.57
De Gruyter Thomas von Aquin: Die Summa theologiae: Werkinterpretationen
Book SynopsisAs yet, a good German translation does not exist of this pivotal work, nor is an introduction available whichexplains the central topics in a comprehensible yet authoritative manner. This gap is filled by the present work which uses key themes from Thomasian philosophy (and theology) to provide an introduction to the overall conception of the Summa theologiae. The review of the present state of research on the Summa theologiae provides a comprehensive handbook particularly suited for university teaching. It is designed not only for the specialist reader but equally for those with a general interest in the subject.Table of ContentsJ. A. Aertsen, Die Rede von Gott: Wissenschaftslehre und Transzendentalienlehre · S. MacDonald, Die Semantik der Namen Gottes · G. Emery, Gotteslehre: De Deo uno et trino· R. te Velde , Schöpfungslehre und Partizipation· W. Goris, Erkenntnislehre · A. Speer, Die Lehre vom letzten Ziel und vom Glück · K. Mertens, Die Handlungslehre · A. Brungs, Die Lehre von den 'passiones' · C. Steel, Allgemeine Tugendlehre und Kardinaltugenden · G. Wieland, Die Lehre vom Gesetz · J. Wippel, Natur und Gnade · A. Zimmermann, Glaube und Wissen · J. McEvoy, Liebe und Freundschaft · S. Ernst, Christliche und philosophische Tugendlehre anhand einiger ausgewählter Beispiele · M. Gormann, Christologie: Person und Natur · K. Hedwig, Die Sakramente: Zeichen und naturale Bindung des Heils
£21.38
De Gruyter Luke/Acts and the End of History
Book SynopsisLuke/Acts and the End of History investigates how understandings of history in diverse texts of the Graeco-Roman period illuminate Lukan eschatology. In addition to Luke/Acts, it considers ten comparison texts as detailed case studies throughout the monograph: Polybius's Histories, Diodorus Siculus's Library of History, Virgil's Aeneid, Valerius Maximus's Memorable Doings and Sayings, Tacitus’s Histories, 2 Maccabees, the Qumran War Scroll, Josephus's Jewish War, 4 Ezra, and 2 Baruch. The study makes a contribution both in its method and in the questions it asks. By placing Luke/Acts alongside a broad range of texts from Luke's wider cultural setting, it overcomes two methodological shortfalls frequently evident in recent research: limiting comparisons of key themes to texts of similar genre, and separating non-Jewish from Jewish parallels. Further, by posing fresh questions designed to reveal writers' underlying conceptions of history—such as beliefs about the shape and end of history or divine and human agency in history—this monograph challenges the enduring tendency to underestimate the centrality of eschatology for Luke's account. Influential post-war scholarship reflected powerful concerns about "salvation history" arising from its particular historical setting, and criticised Luke for focusing on history instead of eschatology due to the parousia’s delay. Though some elements of this thesis have been challenged, Luke continues to be associated with concerns about the delayed parousia, affecting contemporary interpretation. By contrast, this study suggests that viewing Luke/Acts within a broader range of texts from Luke's literary context highlights his underlying teleological conception of history. It demonstrates not only that Luke retains a sense of eschatological urgency seen in other New Testament texts, but a structuring of history more akin to the literature of late Second Temple Judaism than the non-Jewish Graeco-Roman historiographies with which Luke/Acts is more commonly compared. The results clarify not only Lukan eschatology, but related concerns or effects of his eschatology, such as Luke’s politics and approach to suffering. This monograph thereby offers an important corrective to readings of Luke/Acts based on established exegetical habits, and will help to inform interpretation for scholars and students of Luke/Acts as well as classicists and theologians interested in these key questions.
£25.17
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Diamond Pocket Books Bharat Ke Amar Manishi Swami Vivekanand
£13.60
Diamond Pocket Books Sant Kabeer
£11.91
Diamond Pocket Books Yogiraj Arvind
£12.76
Brill Theology of Ministry: A Reformed Contribution to an Ecumenical Dialogue
Book SynopsisTheology of ministry has always been a controversial issue in the relation between churches, especially with its juridical approach that concentrated on authority. In recent decades the secularization and individualization in the Western world have intensified the challenge to reformulate the mission of the church and its ministries. Building on the Reformed theology of the 16th century (Zwingli, Calvin and confessions) and on the results of the ecumenical convergence on ministry (BEM) in the 20th century, this study presents building blocks for a renewed theology of ministry in the 21st century.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction PART ONE Ministry in the Reformed Tradition of the 16th Century 1. Martin Luther and the Church's Ministry 2. Huldrych Zwingli and Ministry within the Church 3. John Calvin and Ministry within the Church 4. Calvin's Understanding of Ministry within the Church 5. Calvin's Assessment of Ministry: Its Historic Development and Its Sacramental Nature 6. The Church's Ministry in a Number of Reformed Confessions of Faith 7. Ministry in the Reformed Tradition of the 16th Century: Conclusions and Perspectives PART TWO Baptism, Eurcharist, and Ministry: An Ecumenical Challenge to the Reformed Tradition 8. The Ecumenical Convergence Text of BEM 9. The Calling of the Whole People of God (Art. 1-6) 10. The Church and the Ordained Ministry (Art. 7-18) 11. Forms of the Ordained Ministry (Art. 19-33) 12. Succession in the Apostolic Tradition (Art. 34-38) 13. Ordination (Art. 39-50) 14. Towards a Mutual Recognition of Ordained Ministries (Art. 51-55) 15. Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry: Questions by and for the Reformed Tradition PART THREE Building Blocks for a Reformed Theology of Ministry Selected Bibliography Index of Names Index of Subjects
£155.25
Brill Speaking for Islam: Religious Authorities in Muslim Societies
Book SynopsisThe present volume – grown out of an international symposium at the Free University, Berlin in 2002 – is concerned with religious authorities, men and women claiming, projecting and exerting religious authority within a given context. The volume focuses on Middle Eastern Muslim majority societies in the period from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries, and the papers collected therein highlight the scope and variety of religious authorities in present and past Muslim societies.Trade Review"… this is a useful volume that would give readers a fair idea about its subject matter." – Amr Osman, in: SCTIW Review (Journal of the Society for Contemporary Thought and the Islamicate World), March 26, 2015Table of ContentsIntroduction: Religious Authority and Religious Authorities in Muslim Societies. A Critical Overview Gudrun Krämer and Sabine Schmidtke “This day have I perfected your religion for you”: A Ẓāhirī Conception of Religious Authority Camilla Adang The Epistemology of Excellence: Sunni-Shiʿi Dialectics on Legitimate Leadership Asma Afsaruddin The Relationship between Chief Qāḍī and Chief Dāʿī under the Fatimids Paul E. Walker Forms and Functions of ‘Licences To Transmit’ (Ijāzas) in 18th-Century-Iran: ʿAbd Allāh al-Mūsawī al-Jazāʾirī al-Tustarī’s (1112–73/1701–59) Ijāza Kabīra Sabine Schmidtke Asserting Religious Authority in late 19th/early 20th Century Morocco: Muḥammad b. Jaʿfar al-Kattānī (d. 1927) and his Kitāb Salwat al-Anās Bettina Dennerlein Consensus and Religious Authority in Modern Islam: The Discourses of the ʿUlamāʾ Muhammad Qasim Zaman Drawing Boundaries: Yūsuf al-Qarḍāwī on Apostasy Gudrun Krämer A Doctrine in the Making? Velāyat-e faqīh in Post-Revolutionary Iran Katajun Amirpur Religious Authority in Transnational Sufi Networks: Shaykh Nāẓim al-Qubrusī al-Ḥaqqānī al-Naqshbanī Annabelle Böttcher The Modern Dede: Changing Parameters for Religious Authority in Contemporary Turkish Alevism Markus Dressler Index
£49.40
Brill Episcopacy, Authority, and Gender: Aspects of Religious Leadership in Europe, 1100-2000
Book SynopsisWhat is the base of religious leadership and how has it changed over the centuries? This volume presents a range of actors, both men and women, who, in a variety of historical contexts, claimed to be the living voices or intermediaries of God. The essays analyse the foundation of their authoritative claims and ask how and how far they succeeded in securing obedience from the Christians to whom they addressed their message. Religious authority is not understood as a monolithic entity but as something derived from many sources and claims. Whatever the national background, whether ordained or supposedly appointed through divine intervention, the histories of the people portrayed underline the long-term manifestations and multifaceted nature of Christian identity.Trade Review"Even so, this is a consistently stimulating collection. Some scholars will appreciate specific chapters offering cogent new studies in their specialist fields. Other historians (...) will find something thought-provoking in every chapter." Philip Lockley, Durham University, in: Journal of Ecclesiastical History Vol. 68.4 (2017).Table of ContentsContributors are: Angela Berlis, Clyde Binfield, Marjet Derks, Peter Elliott, W.M. Jacob, Jan Kuys, Marit Monteiro, Daniela Müller, Peter Raedts, Jens Röhrkasten, R.N. Swanson, Katherine Sykes, David L. Wykes, Nigel Yates †, and Paula Yates.
£126.40