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The Jesus of the four Gospels–and we have no knowledge of any other–appears mainly as a healer and a teacher–that is, as a healer of the soul. Three of the historically most certain facts about him were (1) his pacifism, (2) his feminism, and (3) that his women followers were the true founders of Christianity! The proof of these astounding claims you will find in the book.
| Автор | Leonard J. Swidler |
This book of prayers is a continuation from my second book, "Peace be still." That book was inspired by the writing of the 14th century mystic, Julian of Norwich.<br><br>In the prayers I have shown that regardless of what trial and tribulation we encounter in our temporal life our faith and the Holy Spirit will help us prevail.<br><br>Also if we turn from our self-will and seek God's will for our life then the problems we had before will...
| Автор | David McDermott |
Special Study Edition – Annotations<br><br>+ Biography of St. Alphonsus<br><br>+ Paper on the Redemptorists<br><br>+ Essay on our Moral Crisis<br><br>+ Book Club Questions<br><br>Two of St. Alphonsus LIguori's classics in one volume!<br><br>"Uniformity" is a book foremost about the Love of God. Saint Alphonsus composed "Uniformity" to help Christians bring their way of life in line...
| Автор | Prof John de |
If you have ever wondered what this Christian stuff is all about – then this book is for you. If you are wanting to find out more about the Christian faith, then in six simple chapters you can get a foundation to start your journey with. <br><br>With short chapters that can be read in a few minutes, followed by some thought provoking questions, Christian Stuff is ideally read together with a few people, where you can discuss everyone's perspective on the topic. This book is...
| Автор | Derek Gerrard |
Surely the most deeply-rooted need of the human soul, its purest aspiration, is for the closest possible union with God. As one turns over the pages of this little work, written by Blessed Albert the Great towards the end of his life, when that great soul had ripened and matured, one feels that here indeed is the ideal of one’s hopes. Simply and clearly the great principles are laid down, the way is made plain which leads to the highest spiritual life. It seems as though, while one reads, the...
| Автор | Albertus Magnus |
This book showcases the perspective and insights of a youth ministry servant who is also a ministry school student. Combining theological understanding with personal anecdotes, the author lays out his view on a number of different topics, all relating to youth ministry and the challenges faced therein, from the standpoint of someone who is in between clergy and laity, neither an insider nor an outsider in the world of ministry.
| Автор | Jacob Winn |
The Shema is arguably the most important creed the Jews, including the Christian Jews, ever have. Its importance can also be seen in the texts of the New Testament. This book attempts to explore the Shema's influence over the Gospel of John, especially the oneness language of that Gospel. Using John 10 as a sample, this book argues that the Shema helps us to understand the richness of the text, both theologically and contextually.
| Автор | Brury Eko Saputra |
Renowned New Testament scholar Gordon Fee explores the meaning of Christian witness and service in every area of life. Focusing on the implications of every Christian's calling to belong to Christ, Fee reframes our contemporary quest for a more seamless, integrated faith. His careful examination of the context and message of Paul's letters sheds light on how a Christian identity is lived out in home, workplace, and church.
| Автор | Gordon D. Fee |
Get ready to climb back up the Mountain to listen to Christ's teachings once again. Though you may have read this great Sermon many times, discover exciting promises that many have missed.<br><br>The purpose of this book is to help Christians be the Overcomers Jesus wants them to be and to help them gain their own entrance in the coming Kingdom. Learn what seeking the Kingdom of God is all about and be among the chosen few who will "enter into" the coming...
| Автор | James Harman |
Are you filled with a strong sense of peace right now? Or are you struggling to overcome fear and worry in your life? <br><br>It's true that we live in a world filled with anxiety and trouble. But as Christians, we are not of this world. We're seated in heavenly places with Jesus, who is our Prince of Peace! God doesn't want the cares of life to get the better of you. He has good plans for your future…plans to give you hope, no matter what you may be facing...
| Автор | Richard Roberts |
While I was beseeching Our Lord today…I began to think of the soul as if it were a castle made of a single diamond or of very clear crystal, in which there are many rooms, just as in Heaven there are many mansions. — St. Teresa of AvilaA masterpiece of spiritual literature, this sixteenth-century work was inspired by a mystical vision that came upon the revered St. Teresa of Avila, one of the most gifted and beloved religious figures in history. St. Teresa's vision was of a...
| Автор | St. Teresa of Avila |
"Strange rumors reached the ears of the people of Jerusalem and the surrounding country. It was reported that a new prophet had appeared in the valley of the lower Jordan, and in the wilderness of Northern Judea, preaching startling doctrines. His teachings resembled those of the prophets of old, and his cry of «Repent! Repent ye! for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,» awakened strange memories of the ancient teachers of the race, and caused the common people to gaze wonderingly at each...
| Автор | Yogi Ramacharaka |
The ELCA has been ordaining women for fifty years. Mindy Makant interviews eighty-five female pastors across the Southeast about their lives as women in ministry in a culture that has been slow to embrace them. This book is their story.
| Автор | Mindy Makant |
Christianity is dying–in parts of the world it is already dead. Yet there is hope, but it will require radical surgery that many are unprepared to accept as necessary. The vast behemoth that calls itself institutional Christianity must die if the Jesus Movement upon which it was founded is to live. The essential message of the Christian gospel is that death leads to new life. Is Christianity ready to embrace this truth and die so that it can live?
| Автор | Michael W. Shirey |
Have you ever puzzled over a strange word in the Bible, a hymn, or a prayer book, or wanted to explore a familiar term more fully? In either case, this book can serve you on your quest for deeper understanding. Here you will find essays on topics from «apocalypse» to «worship,» as well as narratives and insights by the author. Words matter for Christians, because they are the tools used in our journey with God.
| Автор | C. Franklin Brookhart |
A poet, novelist, pacifist and mystic, Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) spent her life deeply immersed in the things she wrote about. At first an agnostic, Underhill became drawn to Catholicism, though her husband, a Protestant, tried to dissuade her. Instead of taking the traditional Christocentric view held by most Anglo-Catholics, Underhill gravitated toward a more intellectual side of religion. With her work «Practical Mysticism», Underhill expounds on her views of spirituality from a secular...
| Автор | Evelyn Underhill |
Anselm of Canterbury, later canonized in the 1100's, was a Benedictine monk and philosopher who is known as the father of scholasticism. He is also the founder of the ontological argument, saying that God exists because of his infinite power and authority over mankind. His written works are known for their rationalization of faith based on spiritual truths found within the Christian belief, which is detailed in «Proslogium.» He believed in varying degrees of «good» and «bad,» which meant...
| Автор | Saint Anselm Anselm |
“You see, my son, the saints are not so different than you or me. Their stories reveal them to be very much human. However, this frailty does not weaken their witness or holiness, but rather extends to us the invitation to the same life amidst our own frailty.” From the 1st Chapter Many of us think of Patrick as the beloved Celtic leader – a super human saint, who was blessed with a desire to do great things for God. But here Jamie Arpin-Ricci writes a fresh and informative telling of the...
| Автор | Jamie Arpin-Ricci |
For students of Buddhism «The Dhammapada» is a must-read. This historic collection gathers various words spoken by the leader and founder of Buddhism. Each of the phrases in verse form coincides with a specific event that happened in Buddha's life, and he offers words of wisdom to shed light on these situations. This text is a staple in the Buddhist religion and is widely known as one of the most famous books in Eastern culture. Even though the thoughts of Buddha are his spoken word in...
| Автор | Anonymous |
Christian high school and college students have inadvertently been led to believe that working in non-Christian settings is the preferred way of making the world a better place. This book takes the opposite view. Anthony Bradley argues that it is perfectly honorable and praiseworthy for Christians to work within Christian contexts to add value to the world. Faith In Society profiles thirteen different explicitly Christian contexts that are already serving the common good.
| Автор | Anthony B. Bradley |
This is a book about a mother and her son and their talk about God. She tells him that God is inside all of us and how we learn from him on a daily basics. <br><br>The son learns about God, Jesus, and being born again. He also gets all his questions answered from his mother.
| Автор | Michael MD Sheffield |
"On Christian Teaching" or «On Christian Doctrine» is a classic religious exposition by Saint Augustine of Hippo which includes four books that discuss how to interpret and teach the Holy Scriptures. This work is a basic outgrowth of Augustine's early frustrations with interpreting the Scriptures. In interpreting the Scriptures one must decide whether a literal or an allegorical interpretation is most appropriate and Augustine discusses this matter extensively in an effort to help...
| Автор | Saint Bishop of Hippo Augustine |
"Sadhana: The Realisation of Life" is Rabindranath Tagore's excellent collection of essays on the subject of Indian spirituality. Tagore's objective in this work was to give the reader an understanding not only of the scripture but as to the practice, as he writes, «So in these papers, it may be hoped, western readers will have an opportunity of coming into touch with the ancient spirit of India as revealed in our sacred texts and manifested in the life of to-day.»
| Автор | Rabindranath Tagore |
When John Wesley (1703-1791) was rescued from a burning rectory at five years old, he felt that he was saved for a reason. This incensed in him a feeling of purpose which greatly fueled his pursuit of spreading Methodist ideals and messages of faith. Wesley was a major proponent of Christian Perfection, the idea of having the most supreme love for god, thus elevating one's existence. His «Sermons on Several Occasions» is a collection of over 140 sermons, compiled into five series. The first...
| Автор | John Wesley |