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Cambridge University Press Canon Law and the Letters of Ivo of Chartres 76 Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought Fourth Series Series Number 76
Book SynopsisIvo of Chartres was one of the most learned scholars of his time, a powerful bishop and a major figure in the so-called 'Investiture Contest'. Christof Rolker here offers a major new study of Ivo, his works and the role he played in the intellectual, religious and political culture of medieval Europe around 1100 AD. Comparing Ivo's extensive correspondence to the contemporary canon law collections attributed to him, Dr Rolker provides a new interpretation of their authorship. Contrary to current assumptions, he reveals that Ivo did not compile the Panormia, showing that its compiler worked in a distinctly different mental framework from Ivo. These findings call for a reassessment of the relationship between Church reform and scholasticism and shed new light on Ivo as both a scholar and bishop.Trade Review'Christof Rolker provides for the first time a truly comprehensive examination of the letters' [of Ivo of Chartres] transmission. This, however, is only one of this outstanding work's achievements. For Rolker also re-assesses the state of canon law and theology in northern France at the beginning of the twelfth century and Ivo's role in the creation of a distinct canonistic jurisprudence … I recommend this volume to any student of medieval life around 1100.' Bruce Brasington, The Medieval Review'The author presents a painstaking and detailed study of the sources and the inter-relationship of the principal works attributed to Ivo: the Tripartita, Decretum, Panormia and Prologus. … Rolker does clearly give the state of the question on Ivo's canonical works, provides a fuller context for these works, and shines a brighter light on these sources, and it is in just this way that Ivo's letters prove most valuable.' Becket Soule, Ecclesiastical Law JournalTable of Contents1. Ivo of Chartres - 'life and letters'?; 2. Canon law before Ivo; 3. Collections known to or compiled by Ivo; 4. The canon law in Ivo's correspondence; 5. Hierarchies of authority: Ivo's views on divine law and the ecclesiastical hierarchy; 6. The laws of marriage: 'quod et natura disposuit, et lex tam ecclesiastica quam mundana firmavit'; 7. Ivo's Decretum and the Panormia: character, receptions, authorship; 8. Ivo's pastoral canon law and his place in legal history; A concordance table for the quotations in Ivo's letters; Bibliography.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Tweetable Pope
Book SynopsisBoston Globe journalist and Catholic commentator Michael O’Loughlin opens a wonderful window into the heart and revolutionary mission of Pope Francis by examining his extensive and revelatory use of social media—published to coincide with the pontiff’s visit to the United States in September 2015.Michael O’Loughlin uses Pope Francis’s almost daily “tweets” to his 21 million followers to explain why this pope has captured the world’s imagination and to explore his strategy and vision for the Catholic Church. Grouped by the Pope’s most pressing concerns—forgiveness, mercy, injustice, poverty, war, joy, the environment, and more—The Tweetable Pope uses Francis’ pithy 140-character (or fewer) missives as a prism to view the biographical, historical, and spiritual context of his messages and how each is part of a larger vision.O’Loughlin contends that these seemingly simple commu
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Dream Journal Guided by the Words of Dr.
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Penguin Random House India On Meditation Finding Infinite Bliss and Power
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Penguin Random House India Celebrating Life
Book SynopsisCelebrating Life is an intensely honest expedition that teaches you how you can be a master of your circumstances and make your life a celebration.
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Zondervan John Word Biblical Themes
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
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Zondervan A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus
Book SynopsisA History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus, Volume 2 is an extensive survey and analysis of historical Jesus debates, assessing not only the quests' historical, exegetical, critical details but also their philosophical and theological underpinnings.Trade Review'. . .A fresh, lucid, and insightful history of life of Jesus research that will be a vital addition to any library where the subject is taught. Moving away from standard models, Brown creates a nuanced schematic history and also points to a new path ahead. Important too are his own erudite contributions to key topics.' * JOAN E. TAYLOR, professor of Christian origins and Second Temple Judaism, King’s College London *'[A] remarkable achievement that makes for a significant contribution to the field of historical Jesus research. Colin Brown provides an in-depth, detailed, and learned analysis of the study of the historical Jesus, taking the changing cultural context into regard as he skillfully guides the readers through the centuries. This is an important book that fills a definite gap in scholarship.' * CECILIA WASSÉN, Uppsala University *'A fascinating tour of our field's past and present. Given the scope of Brown's research, even long-time adepts will learn much.' * DALE C. ALLISON JR., Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary *'Brown (with Craig A. Evans) offers a comprehensive, reliable, and insightful guide to the variety of original quests (beginning with the New Testament), the New Quest, the Third Quest, the Jewish Jesus, and ongoing phases of the movement, highlighting how the social circumstances of the individual participants influenced the discussion.' * CLARE K. ROTHSCHILD, professor of Scripture studies at Lewis University, professor extraordinary in the Department of Ancient Studies at Stellenbosch University *'Brown and Evans break the boundaries of the 'three-quest scenario' to move in multiple fresh directions. The result is a one-stop resource for historical Jesus research that uncovers historical, exegetical, and theological treasures.' * ELIZABETH E. SHIVELY, senior lecturer in New Testament, St. Mary’s College, University of St. Andrews, Scotland *'Brown here reconstitutes his topic away from the classic and still-dominant scholarly template for these quests, both by stressing the importance of Jesus research well before Schweitzer and by extending his purview to chronicle the exciting and far-reaching debates of the later twentieth century.' * MARKUS BOCKMUEHL, Dean Ireland’s Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford *'In this comprehensive two-volume study, the late Colin Brown brings together the rich fruits of his lifelong studies on Jesus in Christian theology. . . . A broad framework for the study of Jesus in Christian theology. For future Jesus research, this thorough study is an indispensable tool.' * JENS SCHRÖTER, Humboldt University *'Not since the grand survey of Albert Schweitzer at the beginning of the twentieth century have we seen--especially in English--such a vast review of academic (and at times popular) literature on the historical Jesus.' * JOHN P. MEIER, University of Notre Dame *'With characteristic lucidity, learning, and touches of humor, Colin Brown here examines what it means to think critically about Jesus. . . . Brown is a master at putting differing views into conversation with one another, sometimes across time, in his sweeping, socially sensitive account of what investigators have proposed and how scholarship might tool up to face present and future challenges. Evangelical theology in particular is the richer for this precise, creative, well-written account.' * BRUCE CHILTON, Bard College *
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Zondervan The Purpose Driven Church Every Church Is Big in
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Models of the Church
Book SynopsisThere is today a dramatic reexamination of structure, authority, dogma -- indeed, every aspect of the life of the Church is held up to scrutiny. Welcoming this as a sign of vitality, Avery Dulles has carefully studied the writings of contemporary Protestant and Catholic ecclesiologists and sifted out six major approaches, or models, through which the Church's character can be understood: as Institution, Mystical Communion, Sacrament, Herald, Servant, and, in a recent addition to the book, as Community of Disciples. A balanced theology, he concludes, must incorporate the major affirmations of each. The method of models or types, observes Cardinal Dulles, can have great value in helping people to get beyond the limitations of their own particular outlook and to enter into fruitful conversation with others... Such conversation is obviously essential if ecumenism is to get beyond its present impasses.This new edition includes a new Appendix and Preface by the author.
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Matthew
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Together A Guide for Couples Doing Ministry
Book SynopsisServing in numerous ministry capacities together, Geoff and Sherry Surratt have valuable lessons and observations to pass along to couples seeking to serve in ministry together.
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Baker Publishing Group The Strategically Small Church
Book SynopsisBrandon O''Brien helps pastors and church leaders understand that a smaller church is sometimes better than a big one. He demonstrates the strengths of small congregations, including that today''s church 'shoppers' want services that are local, personal, and intimate. Also, small churches provide space to nurture close relationships across age and lifestyle barriers, and they facilitate a higher level of commitment from laypeople. And small church budgets are often more effective because of greater efficiency. The Strategically Small Church will encourage small-church pastors in their ministries and challenge them to play to their strengths.
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Baker Publishing Group The Irresistible Church
Book Synopsis'Breakthrough ideas to take your church to the next level of effectiveness'--Bill HybelsAfter more than twenty-five years of ministry in Hawaii, Wayne Cordeiro knows how to do church as a team. In his signature style, he shares this expertise with pastors, lay leaders, and people in the pew who want to see their churches become more vibrant. He presents twelve practical proven steps to develop a church God wants to bless, including ways to help people become part of a community, develop a culture of serving, turn visitors into regular attenders, and much more. This short, easy-to-read book is one pastors will want to share with their leadership team.
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Baker Publishing Group Conviction to Lead 25 Principles for Leadership
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Baker Publishing Group Praying for Boys
Book SynopsisWhat Are Your Biggest Concerns for Your Son?Instead of trying harder to change your boy''s behavior or worrying about his future, enjoy the peace that comes when you pray specific prayers for him straight from the Bible. This encouraging book helps you target your prayers on what your son needs most--from patience and self-control to having a pure heart and making wise decisions.Today you can start giving whatever concerns you have to God and- learn to fight for your son''s heart in prayer- look at raising boys as a gift- see how even quick prayers make a difference- understand boys'' deepest struggles, no matter their age- rest in knowing that God is the only One who can change your son''s heartWritten for moms but great for dads (and grandparents) too, this easy-to-use book is filled with uplifting stories and biblical wisdom that will equip you on your journey to raising a godly man.Includes a 21-Day Prayer Guid
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Signs and Secrets of the Messiah
Book SynopsisAre you or someone you love desperate for a miracle? As witnessed through Scripture, the God who was and is and is to come has been performing miracles from the beginning of time---so you can trust that Jesus wants to do something miraculous in your life today.
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Thomas Nelson Publishers The Jesus I Know
Book SynopsisHeartwarming, entertaining conversations between celebrities who often disagree about who Jesus is and their stories of what He means to them.
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Thomas Nelson Publishers The Jesus I Know
Book SynopsisHeartwarming, entertaining conversations between celebrities who often disagree about who Jesus is and their stories of what He means to them.
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Baker Publishing Group Apostles and Prophets The Foundation of the
Book SynopsisGod is harnessing apostles and prophets to fulfill the promises of His divine plan in which the people called to crucial roles in the church--apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers--must work together to fulfill their divine purpose.
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Baker Publishing Group Revitalize
Book SynopsisPastor, Bible teacher, and Gospel Coalition leader combines timeless biblical principles with specific examples and practical insight, giving pastors and leaders in struggling churches hope and strategies for revitalization.
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Baker Publishing Group Leading Small Groups with Purpose Everything You
Book SynopsisSmall group leaders learn how to create and maintain an individual healthy small group following the principles outlined in Small Groups with Purpose.
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Baker Publishing Group The Five Star Church
Book SynopsisThis insightful book reveals how you can pursue Christian excellence and uphold the Lord's command to "honor one another above yourselves," offering tips, tools, and the inspiration you need to build a top-quality church that people will flock to and participate in.
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Baker Publishing Group Church Marketing 101
Book SynopsisOver 90 percent of all Christian churches in the United States have fewer than 200 members. While they vary in shape, size, ethnicity, and denomination, they have one thing in common: the desire to grow. So why is it that some churches fail to grow for years, while other congregations in the same community increase exponentially?The problem, says church marketing authority Richard Reising, is that most churches should not be doing promotion. Instead, they should focus on the preparation that will make members eager to invite others. In ChurchMarketing 101®, he demystifies basic marketing principles for the church, evaluates them against biblical principles, and illustrates how simple changes can remove roadblocks that hinder members from reaching out. Reising''s simple yet insightful approach will be invaluable to pastors and ministry leaders from churches of all denominations and styles.
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Baker Publishing Group The Art of Worship A Musicians Guide to Leading
Book SynopsisA complete resource to which musicians or pastors can turn when asked to lead contemporary music, providing in-depth instruction to every aspect of contemporary worship leadership.
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Moody Publishers Leadership as an Identity
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Random House USA Inc Absolute Monarchs
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a chronicle that captures nearly two thousand years of inspiration and intrigue, John Julius Norwich recounts in riveting detail the histories of the most significant popes and what they meant politically, culturally, and socially to Rome and to the world. Norwich presents such popes as Innocent I, who in the fifth century successfully negotiated with Alaric the Goth, an invader civil authorities could not defeat; Leo I, who two decades later tamed (and perhaps paid off) Attila the Hun; the infamous “pornocracy”—the five libertines who were descendants or lovers of Marozia, debauched daughter of one of Rome’s most powerful families; Pope Paul III, “the greatest pontiff of the sixteenth century,” who reinterpreted the Church’s teaching and discipline; John XXIII, who in five short years starting in 1958 instituted reforms that led to Vatican II; and Benedict XVI, who is coping with today’s global priest sex scandal. Epic and compelling, Absolute Monarchs is an enthralling history from “an enchanting and satisfying raconteur” (The Washington Post).
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The Catholic University of America Press Canon Law and Cloistered Women Periculoso and Its
Book SynopsisIn 1298 Pope Boniface VIII published a decree, referred to as Periculoso, announcing that nuns were to be perpetually cloistered. This text surveys precedents for Periculoso and some of the problems Boniface VIII hoped to solve, and it analyzes the commentary and attempts to enforce the decree.
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The Catholic University of America Press Espana Pontifica Papal Letters to Spain 11981303
Book SynopsisPeter Linehan (+2020) followed his survey of original papal letters in Portugal, Portugalia pontifica 1198-1417 (2013) with the present volume. Espana Pontifica, that covers papal letters to Spanish recipients from Pope Innocent II (1198-1216) to Pope Boniface VIII (+1303).
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Loyola University Press,U.S. Pope Francis Why He Leads the Way He Leads
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Vida Publishers Manual del Ujier
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Vida Publishers Liderazgo Con Propósito
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Pilgrim Press They Like to Never Quit Praisin God The Role of
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Lillenas Publishing Becoming Nehemiah Leading with Significance
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Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City Women Who Lead The Call of Women in Ministry
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Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City Whos Got Your Back Leadership Lessons from the
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Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City A String of Hope Inspiration from Korea
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BMH Books Walking Like Jesus
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Tan Books The Holy Man of Tours
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Tan Books & Publishers Inc. A Brief Catechism For Adults A Complete Handbook
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Tan Books & Publishers Inc. How to Converse with God
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Tan Books & Publishers Inc. Little Nellie of Holy God Illustrations by the
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St Michael's Abbey Press Trembling on the Edge of Eternity
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Basilica Press Pope Fiction Answers to 30 Myths and
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B&H Publishing Group What Was I Thinking
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Hodder & Stoughton The Power of Ideas
Book SynopsisA compelling selection of Jonathan Sacks' writing and speeches with a foreword by HRH The Prince of WalesTrade ReviewBritain's most authentically prophetic voice * The Daily Telegraph *One of the most interesting thinkers, writers and speakers * The Spectator *Sacks has things to say that speak more directly to our present condition than anything in recent liberal thinking * New Statesman *One of the world's great voices for moral, spiritual, and historical awareness and for global peace * The John Templeton Foundation *One of the great moral thinkers of our time * Robert D. Putnam, author of Bowling Alone *
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Thomas Nelson Building a Multiethnic Church
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Hay House Inc A Blessing in Disguise
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Broadman & Holman Publishers Spiritual Leadership Moving People on to Gods
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