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The World Jesus Knew

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Jesus lived in a time of great tension and upheaval. It is estimated there were approximately 700,000 Jews then living in Israel under the Roman occupation. Discover the complexities of life in a tiny Nazereth village. Compelling narrative brings to light the rapidly developing cultures throughout the world. The World Jesus Knew immerses the modern reader in the worldwide drama of the first century and depicts an era of global conquest and domination.

Old Testament Legends

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If you read the title-page of this book - a thing which young persons very seldom do - you will see that it (the book) contains stories taken out of some of the less-known apocryphal books of the Old Testament. You will very possibly not understand what that means; but if you will read this preface - another thing which young persons do even seldomer than they read a title-page - you will find the best explanation that I can give

Through Nature to God

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Through Nature to God is a Religious Book. The book says that Single purpose runs throughout this little book, though different aspects of it are treated in the three several parts. The first part", The Mystery of Evil", written soon after "The Idea of God", was designed to supply some considerations which for the sake of conciseness had been omitted from that book. Its close kinship with the second part",The Cosmic Roots of Love and Self-Sacrifice", will be at once apparent to the reader.

Free Grace Broadcaster - Issue 231 - The Triune God

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Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. The theme of this Free Grace Broadcaster is The Triune God. Loraine Boettner introduces us to this majestic subject by contemplating the immeasurable height, depth, length, and breadth of the mystery of the Triune God, pointing out that it is the distinctive mark of Christianity. William S. Plumer then gives us a helpful overview of the fundamental issues regarding the Trinity. Following this, Wilhelmus a Brakel takes us significantly deeper into the mystery, explaining the concept of three persons within one essence. Boettner then helps us with two more articles—a readable exposition of the doctrine itself, followed by the controversial subject of order and subordination within the Trinity. A. W. Pink helps us to see that this doctrine is the basis of all New Testament teaching. And in spite of its depth and difficulty, a Brakel tells us what a profitable doctrine the Trinity really is for God’s people. This leads to John Owen’s discussion of communion with each member of the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Finally, Charles Spurgeon earnestly wants to correct the erroneous idea that Jesus Christ is our Savior to the exclusion of God the Father and God the Holy Ghost. He wants us to understand that the pardon of our sins and the gift of eternal life is thoroughly trinitarian. And he earnestly calls us to believe it.

Heretics

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G. K. Chesterton was an English writer, journalist, philosopher, poet and lay theologian. He delighted in standing conventional wisdom on its head in order to expose what he considered to be the lack of substance in the “vague modern.”In Heretics, he touches on a range of topics, including social Darwinism, eugenics, nihilism and atheism, while enumerating the flaws he finds in the work of his intellectual contemporaries such as Rudyard Kipling, Friedrich Nietzsche, George Bernard Shaw, and H. G. Wells.

Understanding Faith in the Age of Grace

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Understanding Faith in the Age of Grace reveals what faith is and its source. The original Hebrew and Greek language are used in key words and phrases to help readers understand what was lost in the translation of the Bible. Faith develops in us as a progressive work. We must also know the true meaning of Grace. The Spirit of Grace provides the power to be obedient to the faith. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Spirit of Grace. The fruit of both is transformation. It is complete and full. Faith is established by Grace. It is also accomplished and completed by Grace for those that yield to His power. Let us look "unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith." (Hebrews 12:2).

Tao Te Ching

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Lao Tzu’s ancient text is reborn in this captivating iBook, which unites his poetic words with serene black-and-white photographs of the natural world to form a contemplative read where imagery and text work in harmony. Based on the lucid translation of American Buddhist pioneer Dwight Goddard, this timeless Taoist classic can be read in an hour yet reflected on for a lifetime.

Tao Te Ching

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The Tao Te Ching (aka Daodejing, Dao De Jing, Laozi) is a classic Chinese text alleged to be written by a sage named Lao Tzu (aka Laozi) in the 6th century BC. This version was translated by Dwight Goddard in 1919. There are no drawings or photographs included in this document, only the uninterrupted text.

The Sayings of Lao Tzu

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The Tao which can be expressed in words is not the eternal Tao; the name which can be uttered is not its eternal name. Without a name, it is the Beginning of Heaven and Earth; with a name, it is the Mother of all things. Only one who is eternally free from earthly passions can apprehend its spiritual essence; he who is ever clogged by passions can see no more than its outer form. These two things, the spiritual and the material, though we call them by different names, in their origin are one and the same. This sameness is a mystery,-the mystery of mysteries. It is the gate of all spirituality.

Adam and the Genome

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Genomic science indicates that humans descend not from an individual pair but from a large population. What does this mean for the basic claim of many Christians: that humans descend from Adam and Eve?Leading evangelical geneticist Dennis Venema and popular New Testament scholar Scot McKnight combine their expertise to offer informed guidance and answers to questions pertaining to evolution, genomic science, and the historical Adam. Some of the questions they explore include:- Is there credible evidence for evolution?- Do we descend from a population or are we the offspring of Adam and Eve? - Does taking the Bible seriously mean rejecting recent genomic science?- How do Genesis's creation stories reflect their ancient Near Eastern context, and how did Judaism understand the Adam and Eve of Genesis?- Doesn't Paul's use of Adam in the New Testament prove that Adam was a historical individual?The authors address up-to-date genomics data with expert commentary from both genetic and theological perspectives, showing that genome research and Scripture are not irreconcilable. Foreword by Tremper Longman III and afterword by Daniel Harrell.

Tao Te Ching

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A classic Chinese text dating from the 6th century B.C., the "Book of the Way" consists of 81 short poems that unfold the spiritual nature of Taoism, one of the ancient Chinese religions. In describing the universal life force implicit in all things, this work shows readers a path that teaches contentment and balance. The simple language of Lao Tzu's manual on the art of living essentially encourages being humble, temperate, and considerate in the face of life's predicaments. The wisdom of being a part of the Tao leads to a serenity of spirit that improves all aspects of human life, from work to family, difficulties and joys. An essential for the meditation of Taoists for thousands of years, the "Tao Te Ching" is as beneficial and informative as it is enduring. This edition is drawn from the authoritative translation of James Legge and is interspersed with detailed critical analysis by the translator.

What On Earth Am I Here for?

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You are about to embark on a journey of discovery. Throughout this six-session study from Pastor Rick Warren, you are going to discover the answer to life’s most fundamental question: “What on earth am I here for?” Designed for use with the DVD as well as the new Purpose Driven Life book, the What On Earth Am I Here For? Study Guide will take you through 6 sessions taught by Pastor Rick Warren about why you were created, and how you can discover your identity, your meaning, purpose, significance, and your destiny. Whether you are going to go through this study with a Small Group, or as an individual study, this journey will change your life. The Six Sessions Include: 2) You Matter to God 3) You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure 4) You Were Planned for God’s Family 5) You Were Created to Become Like Christ 6) You Were Shaped to Serve God 7) You Were Made for a Mission

The Art of Mindfulness

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This selection from Thich Nhat Hanh’s bestselling The Art of Power illuminates the core Buddhist concept of mindfulness for the Western readerIn The Art of Mindfulness, one of the most revered Buddhist teachers in the world, Thich Nhat Hanh delivers a life changing practice to overcome our overdriven mind, to let go of preoccupations and multitasking and focus solely on the task at hand. By devoting 100% of our attention 100% of the time on what we are doing in the moment, we can alleviate suffering, fear, and anxiety. With the energy of mindfulness and the capacity of looking deeply, we can find the insights to transform and heal any situation.

The Future of God

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From the New York Times Bestselling Author. Can God be revived in a skeptical age? What would it take to give people a spiritual life more powerful than anything in the past? Deepak Chopra tackles these issues with eloquence and insight in this book. He proposes that God lies at the source of human awareness. Therefore, any person can find the God within that transforms everyday life. God is in trouble. The rise of the militant atheist movement spearheaded by Richard Dawkins signifies, to many, that the deity is an outmoded myth in the modern world. Deepak Chopra passionately disagrees, seeing the present moment as the perfect time for making spirituality what it really should be: reliable knowledge about higher reality. Outlining a path to God that turns unbelief into the first step of awakening, Deepak shows us that a crisis of faith is like the fire we must pass through on the way to power, truth, and love. “Faith must be saved for everyone’s sake,” he writes. “From faith springs a passion for the eternal, which is even stronger than love. Many of us have lost that passion or have never known it.” In any age, faith is a cry from the heart. God is the higher consciousness that responds to the cry. “By itself, faith can’t deliver God, but it does something more timely: It makes God possible.” For three decades, Deepak Chopra has inspired millions with his profound writing and teaching. With The Future of God, he invites us on a journey of the spirit, providing a practical path to understanding God and our own place in the universe. Now, is a moment of reinvigoration, he argues. Now is moment of renewal. Now is the future.

The Rediscovery of the Human

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Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning sold over 10 million copies and was translated into over 30 languages and was deemed by a survey of the Library of Congress one of “the ten most influential books in America”. This volume introduces and presents translations of a number of important but less well-known writings by Viktor Frankl, translated from the original German, in which he forthrightly relates psychology to religious concepts. These cast a strong, new light on the generally received understanding of Frankl’s contribution to psychology – “logotherapy” – and its relationship to the soul and universal ethics.

Tao Te Ching

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This carefully crafted ebook: “Tao Te Ching” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. These 81 poems comprise an Eastern classic, the mystical and moral teachings of which have profoundly influenced mankind. The Tao Te Ching is a spiritual, inspirational work that guides us through life, helping us to live within each moment and find the beauty that is all around each of us. Simple, beautiful, and life changing. The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy (Dàojia), and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. This ancient book is also central in Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China. According to Chinese tradition, Lao Tzu (also known as Laozi) lived in the 6th century BCE. Historians variously contend that Lao Tzu is a synthesis of multiple historical figures, that he is a mythical figure, or that he actually lived in the 4th century BCE, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period. A central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Lao Tzu in their lineage. Throughout history, Lao Tzu's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements. Lao Tzu was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, and best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching. His association with the Tao Te Ching has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (pronounced as "Daoism"). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Lao Tzu as Taishang Laojun, or "One of the Three Pure Ones". Lao Tzu translated literally from Chinese means "old master" or "old one", and is generally considered honorific.

Leadership Secrets of Muhammad

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"Leadership Secrets of Muhammad. is a must read for anyone in a position of responsibility to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Larry Sheets, Candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives "Leadership Secrets of Muhammad is a compelling and interesting read highlighting the dangers the West faces in assuming that Muslim leaders think as we do." David Cook, Ed.D. Judson University "Robert Greer successfully informs us to the strategies followed by many Muslims to give them an influential role in American life, culture, and politics. Muhammad's dream was that the entire world would be in submission to Allah, the god of Islam." David Goldmann, author Islam and the Bible and Resurgent Islam and America "Leadership Secrets of Muhammad treats an immensely difficult subject in a way that can be understood and appreciated by the lay person." Thomas Berliner, Ph.D. - Dean, School of Leadership and Business Judson University "Leadership Secrets of Muhammad allows the reader to peer into the very nature of the prophet of Islam and his followers. Nowhere have I seen a more thorough approach to the study of Islam for the lay reader." Mark A. Skoda Robert C. Greer, Ph.D., adjunct professor of theology at Judson University. He is a graduate of the Sacramento Bible Institute, received his M.A. in theological and biblical studies at Wheaton College and a Ph.D. in systematic theology at Marquette University. He is also the author of Mapping Postmodernism: A Survey of Christian Options, Qur'an Revealed: A Christian Critique, and What the Qur'an Reveals.

Encounters with Jesus

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New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller explores how people are changed by meeting Jesus personally—and how we can be changed encountering him today.The people who met Jesus Christ in person faced the same big life questions we face today. Like most of us, the answers handed down to them didn’t seem to work in the real world. But when they met Jesus, things immediately started to change for them. It seems he not only had the answers—he was the answer. In Encounters with Jesus, Timothy Keller shows how the central events and meetings in Jesus’ life can change our own lives forever."Keller's work belongs on the bookshelf of every serious Bible student." —Examiner"Keller has mined the gold from these texts of Scripture, and any Christian is bound to have their minds expanded and hearts stirred." —Grace for Sinners

Rosicrucian Digest Volume 99 Number 1 2021

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In this issue of the Rosicrucian Digest we celebrate the Sacred Feminine, exploring how She has been revered throughout history and around the world and how embracing the Sacred Feminine can contribute to a healthier, more balanced future for our species and our planet.

A Replacement for Religion

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A thought-provoking book that helps us adapt the best parts of religion to fit our modern day lives.Whether or not we believe in religion, many of us feel drawn toward a spiritual life. Maybe we love cathedral architecture, Mozart's Requiem, or Buddhist literature.The School of Life is a secular organization fascinated by the gaps left in modern society by the gradual disappearance of religion. They're interested in how hard it is to find a sense of community, why rituals are dying out, and when we crave the solemn quiet only found in religious buildings. This book lays out how we might absorb the best lessons of religion, update them for our times and incorporate them into our daily lives and societies-without taking on the theological or doctrinal elements.A SECULAR GUIDE TO FINDING SPIRITUALITYEXPLORES HOW ART, PSYCHOLOGY, AND PHILOSOPHY can fill the void of religion in modern life.PART OF A SERIES OF GIFTABLE ESSAYS FROM THE SCHOOL OF LIFE, including What is Psychotherapy?, How to Find Love, and Self-Knowledge.

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