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Gather, share, and rediscover the most fundamental of human rituals: the divine indulgence of the senses and the soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I truly adore this book - it's so gorgeous!\" - \u003cb\u003eLisa Marie Basile\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A stunning book full of enticing recipes, and thoughts on kitchen witchcraft and the history of feasts . . . a feast for the eyes, heart and mind as well as stomach awaits in this beautiful grimoire.\" - \u003cb\u003eLoveReading review\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Watkins Media Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850686218583,"sku":"9781848994034","price":21.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781848994034.jpg?v=1710619010"},{"product_id":"faces-of-praise-photos-and-gospel-inspirations-to-encourage-and-uplift-9781478917526","title":"Faces of Praise Photos and Gospel Inspirations to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis full-color photo gift book that turns chart-topping contemporary gospel music into Bible-based devotions is a three-way blessing for readers: a perfect companion to favorite gospel recordings, an encouraging daily devotional and a unique photo collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Time Warner Trade Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47851893588311,"sku":"9781478917526","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781478917526.jpg?v=1710647773"},{"product_id":"pilgrimage-9780198718222","title":"Pilgrimage","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePilgrimage is found in most religious cultures, from Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and India, to France, Spain, and Japan. 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Part Four addresses the impact of political and social developments on theology through a number of case studies: the famous mi?na instituted by al-Ma''mun (r. 189\/813-218\/833) as well as the mihna to which Ibn ''Aqil (d. 769\/1367) was subjected; the religious policy of the Almohads; as well as the shifting interpretations throughout history (particularly during Mamluk and Ottoman times) of the relation between Ash''arism and Maturidism that were often motivated by political motives. 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It is an eye-opening book and I commend it warmly.’ -- Justin Welby\u003cbr\u003e‘Peter Price integrates the liturgical Scriptures with the real world as well as anyone I have ever read. This book offers a deep and refreshing look into what advent means for us in this troubled world. Advent is a time to return to the root of our faith and Jesus’ call to his followers, and these reflections do just that. As we anticipate Jesus’ coming into the world, Peter Price reminds us that advent is a time to be shaken, in order to remain faithful and participate in God’s work. So I continue to listen to what Peter says about Advent and how it can shape our response to the daily circumstances we are living in—and you should too!’ -- Jim Wallis","brand":"Darton, Longman \u0026 Todd Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732958523735,"sku":"9780232533507","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780232533507.jpg?v=1719999076"},{"product_id":"the-art-of-advent-9780281071692","title":"The Art of Advent","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA journey through Advent to discover the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant foundation for parish and small-group discussions, both during Advent and throughout the year. * The Most Revd and Rt Hon. Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York *\u003cbr\u003e‘Dr Williams’ prose is erudite and engaging. . . What she does so exquisitely is to illumine, as only a teacher and theologian can, the things we may have missed or forgotten.’ * Reform *","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733493526871,"sku":"9780281071692","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780281071692.jpg?v=1720000283"},{"product_id":"five-events-that-made-christianity-9780281078066","title":"Five Events That Made Christianity","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamination of how lives can be enriched by engaging with the great Christian festivals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVividly elucidates the familiar but often not-quite-understood beliefs at the centre of the Christian faith. -- Dominic Barrington, Dean of Chicago\u003cbr\u003eSome books are worth their weight in gold: this is one such. 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Its analysis is plain-spoken and compassionate, and what Bishop John has to say about finding ways to live constructively with times of emptiness is superbly well focused. You'll emerge from reading this with – probably – relief that a widespread set of challenges has been so sensitively identified and – certainly – with gratitude for sensible, durable advice on how to go on making friends with the mystery we can never digest or contain. -- Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalen College, Cambridge\u003cbr\u003eAmid church scandals, destructive natural disasters and terrorist atrocities committed in the name of religion, it is not surprising that many have stopped believing in God, lost their faith and go through the physical motions like church-going but with no belief. 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The anecdotes and exposition shared paint a picture for me that’ll help anyone reading see things not just from Gods Perspective, but other people’s too. This has never been so important as the hidden fault lines in our relationships in the church have become clear for the world to see. this book challenged me to ask myself the question what the point was in having a great \"glorious\" time with God if it didn’t affect how I lived. Prepare for a reboot of your understanding.\" -- Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE, worship leader and broadcaster\u003cbr\u003e\"What a wonderful book! Full of insight and inspiration, Why Worship is also catalyst for transformation. 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The great devotional commentator and pastor shows here that Christians benefit from discipline just as much as talking freely with God.  You will discover the methods Jesus taught, look at styles of prayer, and see helpful examples.  Duncan has incorporated some of Henry’s other work on prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether the reader is looking for a guide to public prayer or an encouragement to private prayer, Henry's work is a key text, drawing the mind again and again to Scripture as it seeks to shape our prayer life by the forms and priorities of God's own revelation of Himself.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Carl R. Trueman\t(Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College, Pennsylvania)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's good to see this classic on prayer in an accessible edition. 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