Science of the Sacred

Science of the Sacred

Browse the ancient traditions of the Vedas: Vedic Mathematics, Vedic Science, Vastu Shastra, Sacred Dance, Ayurvedic Medicine, Transcendental Sound and much more. Science of the Sacred provides a foundation for expanding our awareness of the reality around us, beyond modern scientific theories, to those grounded in the ancient Vedic scriptures and their scientific presentations. Over the ages, innumerable luminaries, scientists, and intelligencia, recognized for their contributions to society, praise the accuracy of the Vedas.

Faith No More

Faith No More

During his 2009 inaugural speech, President Obama described the United States as a nation of "Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus--and nonbelievers." It was the first time an American president had acknowledged the existence of this rapidly growing segment of the population in such a public forum. And yet the reasons why more and more people are turning away from religion are still poorly understood. In Faith No More, Phil Zuckerman draws on in-depth interviews with people who have left religion to find out what's really behind the process of losing one's faith. According to a 2008 study, so many Americans claim no religion (15%, up from 8% in 1990) that this category now outranks every other religious group except Catholics and Baptists. Exploring the deeper stories within such survey data, Zuckerman shows that leaving one's faith is a highly personal, complex, and drawn-out process. And he finds that, rather than the cliché of the angry, nihilistic atheist, apostates are life-affirming, courageous, highly intelligent and inquisitive, and deeply moral. Zuckerman predicts that this trend toward nonbelief will likely continue and argues that the sooner we recognize that religion is frequently and freely rejected by all sorts of men and women, the sooner our understanding of the human condition will improve. The first book of its kind, Faith No More will appeal to anyone interested in the "New Atheism" and indeed to anyone wishing to more fully understand our changing relationship to religious faith.

What’s the Good of Humanity?

What’s the Good of Humanity?

From a Christian perspective, it could well be said that humanity, a good gift of God, is being undermined by the technology and thought-patterns and practices of contemporary Western culture. In response to what is seen as an attack, many books have been written on the harm of these technologically driven practices. These articles and books focus on what is wrong: with euthanasia, with surrogate motherhood, with the denial of the male-female difference, and so forth. Yet to make a compelling cultural witness, it is more important for Christians to know what is right, and essential that they be able to articulate the positive. Why do babies matter? What is the goodness embedded in being made male and female? How can one approach death in a godly manner? We need, in other words, to be able to give an account of God’s “Yes” (2 Cor 1:20), the hope that is within us (1 Peter 3:15). In this collection of essays, an ecumenical group of scholars, of diverse perspectives, discuss these and other important questions, in order to help discern what is good for humanity. With contributions by: Phillip Cary Donna Freitas Paul Hinlicky Edith M. Humphrey Patrick Lee Gilbert Meilaender Nancey Murphy

The Works of Edward Payson, Vol. 1

The Works of Edward Payson, Vol. 1

The Powerful Sermons of Edward Payson Vol 1 Written with punch and panache, The Works of Edward Payson, Vol. 1 leave a lasting impression. The foremost reason for his success was intense, consistent and unswerving habit of prayer. Payson could literally brand into the minds of his hearers his rich and illuminating messages from God. The passion and fervor with which he would deliver his addresses would stir every heart. The clarity and quality of his prose coupled with his strong and deep theology would irrevocably draw anyone closer to God. Riveting read!

Gleanings Among the Sheaves

Gleanings Among the Sheaves

This spiritual text by Spurgeon contains more than one hundred meditations and short ruminations on various topics, including prayer, beauty, poverty, faith, and doubt. In addition, he writes with incredible detail on religion as a personal matter. Some of these introspections are brief, and others are longer, but all result from extended thought and consideration. It is one of Spurgeon's earliest publications that represented his deep understanding of the gospel. The short holy quotations from his sermons and lectures provide Christians with faith-building inspiration and aspiration. These devotional messages demonstrate Spurgeon's eloquence combined with his friendly and colorful personal style.

Bible Calligraphy - 25 Scriptures

Bible Calligraphy - 25 Scriptures

A collection of 25 Bible scriptures rendered in calligraphy by James Bennett, Christian calligrapher and author of several books on calligraphy including Calligraphy For Dummies, Calligraphy for Creative Kids, and You Can Do Calligraphy. These Bible Calligraphy designs were originally created as the covers for weekly church bulletins. Regardless of religion, a person should appreciate the art and beauty of these designs. There is a print version available with 100 scriptures.

La diversità che libera

La diversità che libera

Il teologo della liberazione brasiliano Leonardo Boff e il sociologo portoghese Boaventura de Sousa Santos dialogano in modo serrato su temi di rovente attualità: la crisi agonica in cui versa l’Europa, il ruolo dell’America Latina nello scenario politico contemporaneo, l’imperialismo, la biodiversità, un grido accorato in difesa della Terra e della Natura, il riscaldamento globale, i diritti umani dei popoli indigeni, la critica a un capitalismo distruttivo fondato sui principi di un neoliberismo selvaggio. Se il Sud globale è stato vittima di un’esclusione causata dal colonialismo, da queste pagine emerge chiaramente che sarà proprio guardando al Sud del mondo, alle sue sperimentazioni politiche e sociali, che la vecchia Europa potrà trovare, forse, linfa vitale per risollevarsi dalla crisi e speranza per aprire nuovi cammini.

Providence

Providence

New from Best-Selling Author John PiperFrom Genesis to Revelation, the providence of God directs the entire course of redemptive history. Providence is “God’s purposeful sovereignty.” Its extent reaches down to the flight of electrons, up to the movements of galaxies, and into the heart of man. Its nature is wise and just and good. And its goal is the Christ-exalting glorification of God through the gladness of a redeemed people in a new world.Drawing on a lifetime of theological reflection, biblical study, and practical ministry, pastor and author John Piper leads us on a stunning tour of the sightings of God’s providence—from Genesis to Revelation—to discover the allencompassing reality of God’s purposeful sovereignty over all of creation and all of history. Piper invites us to experience the profound effects of knowing the God of all-pervasive providence: the intensifying of true worship, the solidifying of wavering conviction, the strengthening of embattled faith, the toughening of joyful courage, and the advance of God’s mission in this world.

Cornelii Taciti Annalium

Cornelii Taciti Annalium

Annalium liber XV is the most known and interesting book of the Annalium libri. It is famous for the description of the great fire of Rome and the subsequent persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero. Indeed, some believed Nero to have been responsible for this crime. The reader of Latin may expect an interesting, depressing and fascinating book from the point of view of the historian and politician Tacitus. The editor publishes these works without any omissions. This fascicle is faithful to the edition by Fridericus Haase in MDCCCLV.

God’s Afflicting Providence, and Other Works

God’s Afflicting Providence, and Other Works

Francis Roberts (1609-1675), was a Presbyterian and Reformed Calvinistic Puritan. He was an eminent theologian in his day and widely known for his works. In these works Roberts is at his best. They cover the sanctification of the Christian in the providence of God, the Christian’s contrite spirit, and the advantage of the Christian in life and death. They are some of the best works on these biblical subjects in print, and Roberts handles them with pastoral sensitivity and theological accuracy. He teaches that God’s dearest people may for a long time walk in darkness, yet at last refreshing consolation shall shine on them (Psalm 68:13). Secondly, he covers the gratefulness of true broken-heartedness for sin (Psalm 51:17). Thirdly, he shows that those who are in Christ have life and death as theirs (1 Cor. 3:21-23). This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

L'Aplatissement du monde

L'Aplatissement du monde

Identités contre universalisme, genre contre sexe, république contre communautarisme, racisme, féminisme, immigration… Le point commun de ces débats, qui polarisent la vie intellectuelle avec de fortes implications politiques, est de mettre en jeu la culture, dans tous les sens du terme. Mais Olivier Roy récuse ici la thèse de la « guerre culturelle » ou du conflit de valeurs. Ce qui est en crise, selon lui, c’est la notion même de culture, désormais réduite à un système de codes explicites, décontextualisés et souvent mondialisés, qui envahissent les universités comme nos cuisines, les combats identitaires et les religions comme nos pratiques sexuelles, et jusqu’à nos émotions dûment répertoriées en émojis.C’est bien une déculturation mondiale que diagnostique Olivier Roy. À partir des quatre grandes mutations contemporaines (la libération des mœurs issue des années 1960, la révolution internet, la marchandisation néolibérale et la déterritorialisation liée à la fin de l’État-nation et aux migrations), il en examine les mécanismes et les effets paradoxaux : où les dominants se vivent aussi menacés et souffrants que les dominés ; où le globish et le manga deviennent des simulacres qui annihilent la richesse de la langue anglaise ou de la culture japonaise ; où les « process » de communication fabriquent un « devenir autiste »... Un essai vif et critique, qui, à contre-courant de la dénonciation anti-moderne de l’individualisme, s’inquiète au contraire de la facilité avec laquelle nous acquiesçons à l’extension du domaine de la norme.Olivier Roy est politologue, spécialiste de l’islam, auteur de nombreux essais au Seuil, dont L’Islam mondialisé (2002 et « Points Essais », 2004), La Sainte Ignorance. Le temps de la religion sans culture (2008 et « Points Essais », 2012) et L’Europe est-elle chrétienne ? (2019). Il enseigne à l’Institut universitaire européen (IUE) de Florence.

The Marrow of Modern Divinity

The Marrow of Modern Divinity

An intriguing book, quite unlike any other The Marrow of Modern Divinitydefies pigeonholing. It was written in the 1600s by an author of whom we know little, yet it proved to be a critically important and controversial theological text. Penned as dialogue between a minister(Evangelista), a young Christian(Neophytus), a legalist(Nomista) who believes Christianity is a set of rules to be obeyed and Antinomista who thinks it's okay to sin because God will forgive him anyway, it makes for a wonderfully insightful book that remains tremendously relevant for our world today. This newly laid out and eagerly awaited edition includes explanatory notes by the famous puritan Thomas Boston, an introduction by Philip Ryken and an historical introduction by William Vandoodewaard.

The Legend of the Baal-Shem

The Legend of the Baal-Shem

These twenty captivating stories about the founder of the Hasidic faith Israel ben Eliezer called the Baal-Shem or Master of God's Name, provide a profound and charming account of the genesis of Hasidism, still Judaism's most important religious movement. As a delicate and moving portrayal not only of the power of the Baal-Shem's mystical faith, but also of Eastern European Jewish daily life, The Legend of the Baal-Shem is an ideal introduction to Hasidic religious thought, and to Martin Buber's own influential philosophy of love and mutual human understanding.

Expositions of Holy Scripture

Expositions of Holy Scripture

Ye shall not surely die, and a base hint that the prohibition was meant, not as a parapet to keep from falling headlong into the abyss, but as a barrier to keep from rising to a great good; 'for God doth know, that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods'. These are still the two lies which wile us to sin: 'It will do you no harm', and 'You are cheating yourselves out of good by not doing it.

A Heart Full of Peace

A Heart Full of Peace

Love, compassion, and peace - these words are at the heart of all spiritual endeavors. Although we intuitively resonate with their meaning and value, for most of us, the challenge is how to embody what we know: how to transform these words into a vibrant, living practice. In these times of conflict and uncertainty, this transformation is far more than an abstract ideal; it is an urgent necessity. Peace in the world begins with us. This wonderfully appealing offering from one the most trusted elders of Buddhism in the West is a warm and engaging exploration of the ways we can cultivate and manifest peace as wise and skillful action in the world.This charming book is illuminated throughout with lively, joyous, and sometimes even funny citations from a host of contemporary and ancient sources - from the poetry of W.S. Merwin and Galway Kinnell to the haiku of Issa and the great poet-monk Ryokan, from the luminous aspirations of Saint Francis of Assisi to the sage advice of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Dalai Lama.

Psalm 139

Psalm 139

Another quality eBook from Chapel library. Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) provides a verse by verse commentary on this sacred hymn, Psalm 139. David sings of the omniscience and omnipresence of God, which will overthrow the power of the wicked, dealing with them according to his justice. This holy song casts a clear light on the works and attributes of God, and presents a solemn warning against practical atheism, which makes shipwreck of the soul through its deliberate ignoring of God’s presence.

Snitches Anonymous Mission 1

Snitches Anonymous Mission 1

When your old man's a police captain, it can make for some lonely evenings at home! Tom would know. But when the investigation his father is working on implicates Fabian, one of the hall monitors at his middle school, Tom decides to find out for himself what's going on. With his best friend Lilia by his side, he sets out to catch the bad guys. They suddenly find themselves trailing suspects, following clues, going undercover, and even getting into high-speed chases! The only thing is they have to do it all in absolute secrecy, so that Tom's father doesn't suspect their involvement. To do so, they'll have to become real-life anonymous informers. But just where will all of this lead?

The Bible Handbook of Difficult Verses

The Bible Handbook of Difficult Verses

Josh and Sean McDowell, masters of practical Christian apologetics, team up in this trustworthy resource that helps readers understand and gain assurance about difficult Bible verses and passages.The McDowells’ way of boiling down topics and explaining them clearly helps dispel questions that can confuse people about Christianity or frustrate them in their spiritual growth. Readers will appreciate features such asa simple, easy-to-access formatstraightforward explanations in nontheological languagea summary of key principles of interpretation to help them learn and growThis is a resource readers will turn to for help in everyday life—one that will help them gain confidence in all of Scripture. Excellent for individuals, churches, and church leaders, as well as personal and pastoral libraries.