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Good God

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This book aims to reinvigorate discussions of moral arguments for God's existence. To open this debate, Baggett and Walls argue that God's love and moral goodness are perfect, without defect, necessary, and recognizable. After integrating insights from the literature of both moral apologetics and theistic ethics, they defend theistic ethics against a variety of objections and, in so doing, bolster the case for the moral argument for God's existence. It is the intention of the authors to see this aspect of natural theology resume its rightful place of prominence, by showing how a worldview predicated on the God of both classical theism and historical Christian orthodoxy has more than adequate resources to answer the Euthyphro Dilemma, speak to the problem of evil, illumine natural law, and highlight the moral significance of the incarnation and resurrection of Christ. Ultimately, the authors argue, there is principled reason to believe that morality itself provides excellent reasons to look for a transcendent source of its authority and reality, and a source that is more than an abstract principle.

Anointed with the Spirit and Power

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A central truth of the Christian life is: we need the Holy Spirit in order to live it. Any individual who follows Jesus Christ must understand and depend on the Holy Spirit, the only inexhaustible power source in the universe. Without the it, we would have no lasting impact for God's kingdom. Why, then, do we hear so little teaching on the Holy Spirit in many of our evangelical churches? Anointed with the Spirit and Power traces the theme of Holy Spirit empowerment from Genesis to Revelation, focusing on the Spirit's ministry to individuals and giving special attention to the Spirit's involvement in the life, ministry, and mission of Jesus Christ. The Explorations in Biblical Theology series addresses the need for quality literature that attracts believing readers to good theology and builds them up in their faith. Each title in the series combines solid content with accessibility and readability—a valuable addition to the library of any college student, thoughtful lay reader, seminarian, or pastor. Endorsements "This latest volume in the promising Explorations in Biblical Theology series should prove useful to pastors, students, and reflective Christians. John Harvey guides us through the pivotal biblical texts related to the Holy Spirit’s empowering work, especially noting the Spirit’s empowerment of Old Testament leaders and prophets, the person and ministry of Jesus, and the early church. This book is well organized, clear, fair, and helpful." —Christopher W. Morgan "A first-class work that combines perceptive analyses, balanced insights, and helpful applications. Dr. Harvey is a first-class scholar, whose writing is crisp, direct, and engaging. His theology is thoroughly orthodox, and his insights, while expressed easily in common language, are profound. This is a small book on a big and explosive topic that is highly recommended for every Christian’s study and personal growth." —Richard N. Longnecker

The Search for Jesus

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This engaging and accessible book, developed from a popular symposium sponsored by the Biblical Archaeology Society and the Smithsonian Institution presents scholarly discussions on the birth, life and death of the historical Jesus. Top New Testament and historical Jesus scholars Stephen Patterson, Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan give their views on who Jesus was, what he said and how the Jesus of history differs from the Jesus of faith. Included are detailed explorations of the historical and archaeological evidence for Jesus outside the Bible, as well as investigations into the various methods scholars use to dissect the Gospels for evidence of what Jesus may have actually said and done. Along the way, readers will follow Patterson, Borg and Crossan through the thickets of ancient texts, theology, archaeology, anthropology, the Nag Hammadi codices and even the Dead Sea Scrolls as they reveal what modern scholarship has learned about the historical Jesus, the first-century man the Gospels tell us was born in Bethlehem, preached in Galilee and was crucified in Jerusalem.

Myth, Ritual and Religion — Volume 1

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This volume contains the following Contents: systems of mythology; new system proposed; mental conditions of savages, confusion with nature, totemism, magic, metamorphosis, metaphysic, psychology; nature myths; non-Aryan myths of the origin of the world and of man; Indo-Aryan myths, sources of evidence; Indian myths of the origin of the world and of man; Greek myths of the origin of the world and of man; Greek cosmogonic myths; savage divine myths.

Digital Humanities

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Die Zeitschrift Forum Exegese und Hochschuldidaktik: Verstehen von Anfang an setzt sich zum Ziel, die Diskussion über eine fachspezifische Hochschuldidaktik in den Bibelwissenschaften zu eröffnen und voranzutreiben. Aus dieser Diskussion heraus soll die Qualität der Vermittlung exegetischer Methoden reflektiert und gestärkt werden. Damit füllt die Zeitschrift die Lücke innerhalb der theologischen Literatur, da sie exegetische Forschung und deren Vermittlung miteinander ins Gespräch bringt. Die Themenhefte bieten praxisnahe Beiträge zu spezifischen Themen und Herausforderungen in Lehre und Unterricht. Handreichungen zur Gestaltung und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen werden im Heft, aber auch digital gegeben. Verstehen von Anfang ist die Zeitschrift für zukunftsweisende didaktische Ansätze in den Bibelwissenschaften. Die Zeitschrift ist ab Heft 2 (2019) zweisprachig (Deutsch - Englisch) und ein peer-reviewed journal (double-blind).

The Tears of Things

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In his first major work since The Universal Christ, one of our most prominent spiritual voices offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets.How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today.The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern.Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Rohr to millions, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.

Religion And Science

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Religion And Science by Albert Einstein The following article by Albert Einstein appeared in the New York Times Magazine on November 9, 1930. It has been reprinted in Ideas and Opinions, Crown Publishers, Inc. 1954. It also appears in Einstein's book The World as I See It, Philosophical Library, New York, 1949. Everything that the human race has done and thought is concerned with the satisfaction of deeply felt needs and the assuagement of pain. One has to keep this constantly in mind if one wishes to understand spiritual movements and their development. Feeling and longing are the motive force behind all human endeavor and human creation, in however exalted a guise the latter may present themselves to us. Now what are the feelings and needs that have led men to religious thought and belief in the widest sense of the words? A little consideration will suffice to show us that the most varying emotions preside over the birth of religious thought and experience. With primitive man it is above all fear that evokes religious notions - fear of hunger, wild beasts, sickness, death. Since at this stage of existence understanding of causal connections is usually poorly developed, the human mind creates illusory beings more or less analogous to itself on whose wills and actions these fearful happenings depend. Thus one tries to secure the favor of these beings by carrying out actions and offering sacrifices which, according to the tradition handed down from generation to generation, propitiate them or make them well disposed toward a mortal. In this sense I am speaking of a religion of fear. This, though not created, is in an important degree stabilized by the formation of a special priestly caste which sets itself up as a mediator between the people and the beings they fear, and erects a hegemony on this basis. In many cases a leader or ruler or a privileged class whose position rests on other factors combines priestly functions with its secular authority in order to make the latter more secure; or the political rulers and the priestly caste make common cause in their own interests.

Mark

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The Academy of Parish Clergy 2020 Reference Book of the Year2020 Association of Catholic Publishers first place award in Scripture2020 Catholic Press Association third place award for best new religious book seriesThis reading of Mark's Gospel engages this ancient text from the perspective of contemporary feminist concerns to expose and resist all forms of domination that prevent the full flourishing of all humans and all creation. Accordingly, it foregrounds the Gospel's constructions of gender in intersectionality with the visions, structures, practices, and personnel of Roman imperial power. This reading embraces a rich tradition of feminist scholarship on the Gospel, as well as masculinity studies, particularly pervasive hegemonic masculinity. Its politically engaged discussion of Mark's Gospel provides a resource for clergy, students, and laity concerned with contemporary constructions of gender, power, and a world in which all might experience fullness of life.

Life After Death

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Unlike many books about the afterlife, Life after Death makes no appeal to religious faith, divine revelation, or sacred texts. Drawing on some of the most powerful theories and trends in physics, evolutionary biology, science, philosophy, and psychology, D'Souza shows why the atheist critique of immortality is irrational. It is not only reasonable to believe in life after death; it is also beneficial. Such a belief gives depth and significance to this life, a path to happiness, and reason for hope.

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures

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The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer, is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred texts. This volume also includes introductory essays, notes, tables, glossary, index, etc. to help the reader understand the context and contemporary significance of these texts which have shed new light on early Christianity and ancient thought. The compilation of ancient manuscripts that constitute The Nag Hammadi Scriptures is a discovery that challenges everything we thought we knew about the early Christian church, ancient Judaism, and Greco-Roman religions.

Puritan Portraits

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Here one of the leading authorities on the Puritans, J. I. Packer introduces us to their rich theology and deep spirituality. Packer gives us profiles of John Flavel, Thomas Boston, John Bunyan, Matthew Henry, Henry Scougal, John Owen and Stephen Charnock and two closer portraits of William Perkins and Richard Baxter. The writings of the Puritans continue to profoundly reward readers and here J. I. Packer brings them alive in an inspiring way to encourage a new generation to experience their delights.

Qui suis-je ?

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Jerry Bridges pose peut-être la question la plus fondamentale de l’existence. Il se tourne ensuite vers l’Écriture pour exposer huit réponses claires au chrétien : • Je suis une créature • Je suis en Christ • Je suis justifié • Je suis un fils adopté de Dieu • Je suis une nouvelle création • Je suis saint • Je suis un serviteur de Jésus-Christ • Je ne suis pas encore parfait

The Reality of Prayer

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Skyros Publishing is dedicated to reproducing the finest books ever written and letting readers of all ages experience a classic for the first time or revisit a past favorite. E.M. Bounds was an American writer best known for his books on the subject of Christian prayer. The works are still popular among Christians today and are known to be thought-provoking and challenging.

A Day at a Time

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A Day at a Time, authored by Archibald Alexander in 1916, is a Christian devotional work set against the backdrop of World War I. This collection of daily meditations, crafted by a pastor, delves into themes of faith, morality, and spiritual introspection. Notably dedicated to the Admiral of the Grand Fleet of Great Britain, the book reflects the wartime context of its creation.With its focus on timeless spiritual insights and the challenges of World War I, the book addresses the moral complexities individuals faced during this period. A Day at a Time also stands as a historical document, providing readers with a glimpse into the moral and spiritual atmosphere of the World War I era, offering solace and reflection amid turbulent times.

Feminista y cristiana

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Este libro nos presenta el testimonio valiente de Lucetta Scaraffia que fue hasta 2019 la directora del suplemento mensual femenino (Donne Chiesa Mondo) de L'Osservatore Romano, el periódico de la ciudad del Vaticano. En la primera parte la autora presenta los inicios del proyecto, su alcance y las consecuencias que su reportaje sobre la situación de las religiosas en la Iglesia produjo. En la segunda parte Lucetta analiza la situación de crisis institucional que vive la Iglesia católica desde la clave del silenciamiento y exclusión de las mujeres, especialmente las religiosas, viven en ella su vocación y apunta posibles soluciones. El título de la obra refleja el compromiso de una mujer de su tiempo que sabe conjugar la importancia del movimiento feminista con los valores evangélicos y que se siente llamada a aportar una clave evangélica al feminismo y una clave feminista a la Iglesia.

Die Kraft des neuen Bundes

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Besiegelt durch das Blut Jesu Wenn du Jesus Christus als Retter und Herrn annimmst, empfängst du die Kraft seines Blutes, die deine Sündenvergebung besiegelt und dir das Recht auf ewiges Leben gibt. Allein das wäre schon das größte Geschenk überhaupt, aber es geht dabei um ein Abkommen, hinter dem noch sehr viel mehr steckt: ein heiliger Bund zwischen dir und Gott dem Vater - getragen von Gottes ewigem Eid und garantiert durch das Blut Christi. Dieser Bund offenbart die tiefe, bedingungslose Liebe Gottes. Wer sie erkennt und annimmt, lebt in einem Reich des Glaubens und des Sieges, von dem andere nur träumen. Entdecke in diesem Buch, worauf alle großartigen Wunder und mächtigen Taten Gottes gründen, und gelange an den Ort wunderbarer Segnungen und Verheißungen.Malcolm Smith, geboren in London, England, kam 1964 in die USA. Als Pastor in New York veränderte sich sein Dienst radikal durch die Offenbarung, dass der Kern des Evangeliums in Gottes bedingungsloser Liebe besteht, die er den Menschen durch Jesus Christus im neuen Bund entgegenbringt.

La virtù della povertà

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Il significato da dare alla virtù cristiana della povertà ha sempre avuto carattere estremamente problematico nell’intera vita della Chiesa. Per accostarsi ad un’interpretazione distante da ogni visione utopica e da ogni impostazione ideologica occorre riferirsi all’intero bagaglio dell’intelligenza teologica e del buon senso naturale. Il primo patrimonio dell’intelligenza teologica è offerto dal modo con cui Gesù si è rapportato ai beni materiali mentre dal buon senso naturale il cristiano recepisce quel realismo che non rappresenta alcuna riduzione della fede, ma l’ambito stesso della verifica umana dell’esperienza cristiana.

The Promises of God

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What Promises Can You Believe?In The Promises of God, Dr. R. C. Sproul shows how God—the one true Promise Keeper—always keeps His promises. Drawing from his expansive theological background, Dr. Sproul addresses questions such as these:· How do we know that God will fulfill His promises to us?· What can we learn about God’s faithfulness as we wait for His promises to be fulfilled?· What was the agreement God the Father had with Jesus before the beginning of the world?· What does God’s covenant with Adam mean for us today?· What common covenant do atheists and other non-Christians participate in with God?· What does God’s covenant have to do with His forgiveness of our sins today?· Why did Jesus have to die to complete God’s covenant with us? God’s promises throughout history are the foundation for your relationship with Him. Here you will see how and why He keeps His promises to you, from now through eternity.

Religion and Science

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Religion and Science by Albert Einstein Everything that the human race has done and thought is concerned with the satisfaction of deeply felt needs and the assuagement of pain. One has to keep this constantly in mind if one wishes to understand spiritual movements and their development. Feeling and longing are the motive force behind all human endeavor and human creation, in however exalted a guise the latter may present themselves to us. Now what are the feelings and needs that have led men to religious thought and belief in the widest sense of the words? A little consideration will suffice to show us that the most varying emotions preside over the birth of religious thought and experience. With primitive man it is above all fear that evokes religious notions - fear of hunger, wild beasts, sickness, death. Since at this stage of existence understanding of causal connections is usually poorly developed, the human mind creates illusory beings more or less analogous to itself on whose wills and actions these fearful happenings depend. Thus one tries to secure the favor of these beings by carrying out actions and offering sacrifices which, according to the tradition handed down from generation to generation, propitiate them or make them well disposed toward a mortal. In this sense I am speaking of a religion of fear. This, though not created, is in an important degree stabilized by the formation of a special priestly caste which sets itself up as a mediator between the people and the beings they fear, and erects a hegemony on this basis. In many cases a leader or ruler or a privileged class whose position rests on other factors combines priestly functions with its secular authority in order to make the latter more secure; or the political rulers and the priestly caste make common cause in their own interests.

Der Ewige Plan

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The Eternal Plan - Revealed” ist eine Sammlung von Artikeln, die dem Mann, der sich The Happy Medium nennt, Colin Jones, von seinen Geistführern diktiert wurden. Er hat sie mit Hilfe des automatischen Schreibens aufgezeichnet.PUBLISHER: TEKTIME

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