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Book SynopsisYou can walk in confidence together when you rely on God to be your strength. Quality time is important for maintaining a healthy marriage.

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Book SynopsisThis book collection is a celebration of women who speak truth to power in the public square. A perfect fit for undergraduate students of rhetoric, gender, religion and history, Women's Voices of Duty and Destiny showcases the speech texts of 14 women addressing societal issues from the values of their religious beliefs and discourse communities. Between the tensions of the duty of gender roles and human destiny, these global voices representing different time periods and religions address the thematic issues of faith, society, education, reform, freedom and peacemaking. Written in clear, straightforward language, students will directly encounter the words and voices of leaders who strive to make the world better for all in the quest for human dignity. Each speaker seeks to forward the transcendent value of human freedom as reinforced by her explicit references to the divine. This collection is appropriate for 200-400 level undergraduate classes and offers a broad sampling ofTrade Review“Women’s Voices of Duty and Destiny is a ‘must-have’ addition to the bookshelf for any scholar of women’s religious rhetoric. Elizabeth W. McLaughlin’s book is a sensitive assessment of women’s rhetorical contributions to numerous religious traditions. She doesn’t shy away from including women, such as Phyllis Schlafly, whose rhetorical contributions do not fit into a traditional feminist canon, but who nonetheless did have a tremendous impact on feminist discourse and American politics.”—Christy Mesaros-Winckles, Chair Communication Arts and Sciences, Adrian CollegeTable of ContentsForeword – Acknowledgements – Introduction – Rabbi Sally J. Priesand (1946–): "Reflections on My Life as a Rabbi" (2009) – Agnes Baker Pilgrim (1924–): "Water" (2005) – Clarina Howard Nichols (1810–1885): "The Responsibilities of a Woman" (1851) – Phyllis Schlafly (1924–2016): "The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)" (1975) – Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902): "The Solitude of Self" (1892) – Maria W. Stewart (1803–1879): "Why Sit Ye Here and Die?" (1832) – Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955): "What Does American Democracy Mean to Me?" (1939) – Frances E. Willard (1839–1898): "Everybody’s War" (1874) – Aimee Semple McPherson (1890–1944): "On Prohibition" (1930) – Sojourner Truth (1797–1883): "Ain’t I a Woman?" (1851) – Dr. Brook Bello: "The Beautiful Color of Freedom" (2015) – Saint Mother Teresa (1910–1997): "National Prayer Breakfast Address" (1994) – Dorothy Day (1897–1980): "Union Square Speech" (1965) – Aung San Suu Kyi (1945–): "Nobel Acceptance Speech" (2012) – Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book collection is a celebration of women who speak truth to power in the public square. A perfect fit for undergraduate students of rhetoric, gender, religion and history, Women's Voices of Duty and Destiny showcases the speech texts of 14 women addressing societal issues from the values of their religious beliefs and discourse communities. Between the tensions of the duty of gender roles and human destiny, these global voices representing different time periods and religions address the thematic issues of faith, society, education, reform, freedom and peacemaking. Written in clear, straightforward language, students will directly encounter the words and voices of leaders who strive to make the world better for all in the quest for human dignity. Each speaker seeks to forward the transcendent value of human freedom as reinforced by her explicit references to the divine. This collection is appropriate for 200-400 level undergraduate classes and offers a broad sampling ofTrade Review“Women’s Voices of Duty and Destiny is a ‘must-have’ addition to the bookshelf for any scholar of women’s religious rhetoric. Elizabeth W. McLaughlin’s book is a sensitive assessment of women’s rhetorical contributions to numerous religious traditions. She doesn’t shy away from including women, such as Phyllis Schlafly, whose rhetorical contributions do not fit into a traditional feminist canon, but who nonetheless did have a tremendous impact on feminist discourse and American politics.”—Christy Mesaros-Winckles, Chair Communication Arts and Sciences, Adrian CollegeTable of ContentsForeword – Acknowledgements – Introduction – Rabbi Sally J. Priesand (1946–): "Reflections on My Life as a Rabbi" (2009) – Agnes Baker Pilgrim (1924–): "Water" (2005) – Clarina Howard Nichols (1810–1885): "The Responsibilities of a Woman" (1851) – Phyllis Schlafly (1924–2016): "The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)" (1975) – Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902): "The Solitude of Self" (1892) – Maria W. Stewart (1803–1879): "Why Sit Ye Here and Die?" (1832) – Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955): "What Does American Democracy Mean to Me?" (1939) – Frances E. Willard (1839–1898): "Everybody’s War" (1874) – Aimee Semple McPherson (1890–1944): "On Prohibition" (1930) – Sojourner Truth (1797–1883): "Ain’t I a Woman?" (1851) – Dr. Brook Bello: "The Beautiful Color of Freedom" (2015) – Saint Mother Teresa (1910–1997): "National Prayer Breakfast Address" (1994) – Dorothy Day (1897–1980): "Union Square Speech" (1965) – Aung San Suu Kyi (1945–): "Nobel Acceptance Speech" (2012) – Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates how Buddhism gradually integrated itself into the Chinese culture by taking filial piety as a case study because it is an important moral teaching in Confucianism and it has shaped nearly every aspect of Chinese social life. The Chinese criticized Buddhism mainly on ethical grounds as Buddhist clergies left their parents' homes, did not marry, and were without offspringactions which were completely contrary to the Confucian concept and practice of filial piety that emphasizes family life. Chinese Buddhists responded to these criticisms in six different ways while accepting good teachings from the Chinese philosophy. They also argued and even refuted some emotional charges such as rejecting everything non-Chinese. The elite responded in theoretical argumentation by (1) translations of and references to Buddhist scriptures that taught filial behavior, (2) writing scholarly refutations of the charges of unfilial practices, such as Qisong's Xiaolun (TreatisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments – Abbreviations – List of Tables – Foreword by Professor Timothy H. Barrett – Introduction – Filial Piety in Early Buddhism – Early Buddhist and Confucian Concepts of Filial Piety: A Comparative Study – The Spread of the Buddhist Teaching of Filial Piety during the Six Dynasties: A Study Based on the Shanzi Jing and the Yulanpen Jing – Buddhist Responses to Confucian and Daoist Criticisms of Filial Piety – "Filial Piety are the Precepts": Chinese Buddhist Reinterpretation of the Precepts – A Study of the Apocryphal Text: Fumu Enzhong Jing – A Study of Repaying the Four Kinds of Compassion – Qisong’s Xiaolun (Treatise on Filial Piety): A Study and Critical Translation – Conclusion – Bibliography – Index.

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Book SynopsisHere is a manageable book on reconciliation that offers a practical, grace-based plan with a simple three-step model. Ultimately, it addresses various types of conflicted relationships so that peace might be established.

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Book SynopsisWriting to women in a busy, do-it-all culture, husband-and-wife team Shona and David Murray offer practical tips for avoiding and recovering from exhaustion, depression, and anxietycentered on grace.

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Book SynopsisWith contributions from popular Bible teachers such as Piper, Wilkin, and Carson, this collection of biblical expositions explores the book of 1 Peter and the gospel perspective it gives on our lives.

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