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The Heart of the Chronicles of Narnia

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In addition to being one of the best-loved books of all time, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is sure to set box-office records when it releases in theatres Christmas 2005. Distributed by Disney, directed by Andrew Adamson (director of Shrek), with special effects by the WETA Workshop (The Lord of the Rings), and backed by a $150 million dollar budget, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will draw millions of eager viewers, Christian and non-Christian alike. After viewing the movie, Christians and Lewis fans will excitedly walk away with a renewed enthusiasm for this classic installment of The Chronicles of Narnia.Using exciting biblical parallels, this companion book will lead readers into a deeper understanding of Christ and will help them discover how these tales by C. S. Lewis beautifully expose a dynamic, joyful, loving God who wants his creatures to experience deep joy and delight.

The Nectar Within

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The Nectar Within: A Practical Guide to Shivambu KalpaAuthor: Sushil Kumar SharmaThe Nectar Within: A Practical Guide to Shivambu Kalpa is a profound exploration of one of India's most ancient and mysterious sciences , the art and discipline of self-purification as revealed in the Damar Tantra. Written in a lucid, scholarly, yet deeply human tone, this book bridges the timeless wisdom of Tantra with the clarity of modern scientific understanding, guiding readers into the transformative practice of Shivambu Kalpa, the ancient method of inner rejuvenation and spiritual awakening through one's own essence.In this illuminating work, author Sushil Kumar Sharma weaves together scriptural interpretation, physiological insight, and experiential wisdom to uncover the hidden nectar within the human body. Far from superstition, the text presents Shivambu Kalpa as a holistic system of healing , blending biology, psychology, and spirituality into a unified path toward physical vitality, mental clarity, and inner bliss. Each of the fourteen chapters unfolds as a journey from misunderstanding to realization, from cultural taboo to conscious acceptance, from body to spirit.Drawing from Tantric philosophy, Yogic science, and modern research, Sharma explains how the practice of Shivambu Kalpa rebalances the life forces (prana), strengthens immunity, enhances meditation, and awakens subtle awareness. He examines the psychology of repulsion and acceptance, the science of belief and healing, and the spiritual alchemy that transforms what is rejected by the world into divine essence.Written with compassion and intellectual rigor, the book addresses both skeptics and seekers , those curious about the intersection of spirituality and science, as well as sincere practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. Sharma's tone remains respectful of tradition yet refreshingly open to contemporary interpretation, inviting readers to rediscover Tantra as a living science of consciousness rather than a set of secret rituals.Ultimately, The Nectar Within is more than a manual of practice; it is a guide to inner transformation, encouraging readers to turn inward and experience the divine intelligence residing within their own being. By merging ancient Tantric teachings with scientific sensibility, Sushil Kumar Sharma offers a rare and practical path for modern seekers , a bridge between the mystical and the measurable, between the human and the divine.

Render Unto Caesar

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The revered Bible scholar and author of The Historical Jesus explores the Christian culture wars—the debates over church and state—from a biblical perspective, exploring the earliest tensions evident in the New Testament, and offering a way forward for Christians today.Leading Bible scholar John Dominic Crossan, the author of the pioneering work The Historical Jesus, provides new insight into the Christian culture wars which began in the New Testament and persist strongly today. For decades, Americans have been divided on how Christians should relate to government and lawmakers, a dispute that has impacted every area of society and grown more rancorous over the past forty years. But as Crossan makes clear, this debate isn’t new; it can be found in the New Testament itself, most notably in the tensions between Luke-Acts and Revelation. In the texts of Luke-Acts, Rome is considered favorably. In the book of Revelation, Rome is seen as the embodiment of evil in the world. Yet there is an alternative to these two extremes, Crossan explains. The historical Jesus and Paul, the earliest Christian teachers, were both strongly opposed to Rome, yet neither demonized the Empire. Crossan sees in Jesus and Paul’s approach a model for Christians today that can be used to cut through the acrimony and polarization roiling our society and dividing us.

Introductory Essay on the Manichaean Heresy

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In the Confessions and the Letters, moreover, the Manichæans figure prominently. The treatises included in the present series may be said to fairly represent Augustin’s manner of dealing with Manichæism. The Anti-Manichæan writings are found chiefly in vol. VIII. of the Benedictine edition, and in volumes I. and XI. of the Migne reprint. Augustin’s personal connection with the sect extending over a period of nine years, and his consummate ability in dealing with this form of error, together with the fact that he quotes largely from Manichæan literature, render his works the highest authority for Manichæism as it existed in the West at the close of the fifth century.] Comp. also the Acts of Councils against the Manichæans from the fourth century onwards, in Mansi and Hefele [and Hardouin].

The Key to Theosophy

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The Key to Theosophy is a foundational text of the Theosophical movement, written by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky in 1889. It is presented in a question-and-answer format between a Seeker and a Theosophist, making it an accessible introduction for newcomers to Theosophy.Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831–1891), often referred to simply as H.P. Blavatsky or HPB, was a Russian-born spiritual teacher, author, and the co-founder of the Theosophical Society. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the revival of esoteric and occult traditions in the modern Western world.

The Ancient Scriptures and the Modern Jew

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The Ancient Scriptures and the Modern Jew is a religious work written by David Baron, a Jewish convert to Christianity, in which he states the case of the general condition of his nation at the end of the nineteenth century. The work is divided into two parts. The first part consists of related expositions of some of the most remarkable prophetic statements in the ancient Scriptures. They are independent Bible Studies of very sincere and important subjects, but organized in a progressive order, presenting that the turning centuries unfold an everlasting purpose, and that prophecy was history written in advance. The second part is written with the goal to present, from a Christian and Bible standpoint, an all-round view of The Jewish Question, which will see the pressure rising upon the attention of the nations, and the development of which must be observed with the highest possible interest.

The immortality of the true self

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This treasure of wisdom contains fifty inspiring sayings by one of the great spiritual masters of the present. With his clear, direct words, he reveals an entirely new perspective to us on body, mind and world and opens up an awareness for us of the immortality of our true self. The pure mind, beyond birth, death and all thinking, is your true, eternal self.

Die Weisheit des Ostens: Wesentliche Werke

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E-artnow präsentiert Ihnen die größten Klassiker der Weltliteratur, die Quellen der östlichen Spiritualität, Weisheit und Erkenntnis: Das Gilgamesch-Epos Bhagavadgita Tao Te King (Laotse) Gespräche (Konfuzius) Upanishaden (Anonym) Das-Kamasutram (Vatsyayana Mallanaga) Reden (Siddhartha Gautama Buddha) Udāna (Siddhartha Gautama Buddha) Theragāthā (Siddhartha Gautama Buddha) Therīgāthā (Siddhartha Gautama Buddha) Der Koran (Prophet Mohammed) Vierzeiler (Omar Chayyām) Gedichte (Dschalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi) Sādhanā (Rabindranath Tagore)

Do Betlejem!

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AUSTER I TOKARCZUK, HALÍK I TISCHNER, RYŚ I ŻYCIŃSKI, KISIEL I STASIUK, KARŁOWICZ I ŚRODA… z gromadzonej przez ponad 70 lat „Tygodnikowej” skarbnicy wybieramy teksty, reportaże, wywiady i prozy świąteczne – choć daty publikacji związane z Bożym Narodzeniem, to przecież uniwersalne, i to na wielu poziomach.Po pierwsze, opowieść o Bożym Narodzeniu jest opowieścią o Wcieleniu. Fakt, że Bóg stał się człowiekiem, więcej: dzieckiem, ma wielkie znaczenie dla współczesnej religijności, o czym przez lata przypominali zapraszani przez redakcję „TP” najznakomitsi duszpasterze i teologowie.Po drugie, życie można celebrować, przyjmując je lekko i z radością, a przepisy na dobre świętowanie mogą podawać nie tylko specjaliści od jedzenia. Równie ważne jak uczta dla ciała (choć i o niej pamiętamy) są przecież doświadczenia artystyczne i duchowe, zwłaszcza literatura, której autorki i autorzy potrafią odnaleźć w dawnej formule „opowieści wigilijnej” bardzo współczesne nadzieje i niepokoje.Po trzecie, odnalezienie sensu w znaku opłatka, w pustym talerzu czy wu ważnym składaniu sobie życzeń nie jest dla dramatycznie podzielonego kraju świątecznym luksusem, tylko palącą potrzebą. Podobnie jak zrozumienie, że Wigilie katolickiej większości nie muszą kogokolwiek wykluczać.Po czwarte, święto narodzin może trwać cały rok. Dzieci przychodzą na świat codziennie, codziennie zaczyna się czyjeś doświadczenie macierzyństwa i ojcostwa, od którego historia sprzed ponad dwóch tysięcy lat nie jest bynajmniej oderwana.Można myśląc o Bożym Narodzeniu widzieć Izrael i Palestynę, można też widzieć Polskę. Można na święta patrzeć historycznie i można naukowo, serio i z przymrużeniem oka, teologicznie i obyczajowo, rodzinnie i społecznie.Wszystkie te perspektywy znajdą Państwo na stronach „Do Betlejem!”, ale ich połączenie prowadzi chyba ku perspektywie najbardziej osobistej. Przygotowując ten dodatek myśleliśmy bowiem, że kolędowe wezwanie „Do Betlejem!” oznacza także: do początku wszystkiego.Życzymy więc udanej podróży.Michał Okoński, redaktor wydań specjalnych (wstęp do wydania)

The Marrow of Modern Divinity: Covenant Thinking Applied (ESV Bible Reference Included)

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This grand second dialogue from The Marrow of Modern Divinity by Fisher is a very thorough explanation of the Decalogue. Obedience to the law must be directed to the end “that God alone may be glorified by us.” Fisher adeptly breaks down the concept of self-sufficiency, of salvation by works, highlighting instead the free grace of the Gospel. Through his Christ-centered treatment of the Old Testament, Fisher on teaching the Law of Faith reveals the whole Bible is the gospel, and presents it from a truly evangelical angle. Stimulating! Quick Navigation to ESV Bible References!

Sermons On the New Testament

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"Sermons on the New Testament" is part of The Fig Classic Series on Early Church Theology. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com. Related: patristics, creed, canon, systematics, biblical commentary, exegesis Pages: 838 ISBN-13: 9781626300736

What the Bible Says about Abortion, Euthanasia, and End-of-Life Medical Decisions

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Abortion and euthanasia are hot-button issues in our world today, accompanied by many differing views, deeply held convictions, and personal experiences related to privacy, sexual behavior, personal desires and responsibility, pregnancy, and children—but deeper than all these is the nature of human life itself. In this timely book, adapted from his larger work Christian Ethics, Wayne Grudem argues that human life is rooted in God’s image, and it is therefore morally wrong to put an innocent human to death, whether at the beginning or end of life. He offers a biblical guide to these topics, defining his terms clearly, exploring science and politics, and weighing opposing arguments—answering questions about the protection of an unborn child, abortion in the case of rape or danger to the mother’s life, and when to stop medical treatment at the end of someone’s life. This short book will help all who seek to understand what the Bible teaches about these important issues that deal with human life.

The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God

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The classic work by Jonathan Edwards explaining the role of the Holy Spirit in revival. Edwards saw a mighty move of the Spirit of God during the Great Awakening, which led to many coming to Christ. As often happens, however, criticism arose due to some of the events and experiences that occurred. It is to counter these criticisms, and to further explain the work of God, that Edwards wrote this pivotal work.

Ecumenical, Academic, and Pastoral Work

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Volume 11 in the sixteen-volume Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works English Edition, Ecumenical, Academic, and Pastoral Work: 1931—1932, provides a comprehensive translation of Bonhoeffer’s important writings from 1931 to 1932, with extensive commentary about their historical context and theological significance. This volume covers the significant period of Bonhoeffer's entry into the international ecumenical world and the final months before the beginning of the National Socialist dictatorship.

My Life : Guru Amar Das: 15 Minute Read

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India is the land of great saints. Masters, Gurus and Philosophers who had given this world a new vision about the immortal value and message of humanities. In India Guru is always considered on a higher position than the God. The immense boon show showered on you is because of Guru only. The period of Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh was a period of oppression of Hindu culture. The Hindu society was getting engrossed in evil like the theory of incarnation, idol-worship, untouchability and so on.But the appearance of Sikh Gurus has given nector to the Indian society and the perversion of the society ended. For them all the people of the world were like a family. There is a strong emphasis on equality and service. This encourages a spirit of cooperation and an equal sharing of resources. Although, the great soul has departed for His heavenly abode , but He will remain in the mortal world with His teachings. The book presents His life sketch, views and teachings in an easy to understand language, for the well being of our society. A must read book for everyone.

My Life : Guru Ramdas: 15 Minute Read

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Way Into the Holiest

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F.B. Meyer's detailed exposition of the book of Hebrews brings to readers the rich lessons contained within the anonymously authored epistle. Meyer intended The Way Into the Holiest to draw attention to the substitutionary aspect of Christ's death. Meyer believed that Christians consistently overemphasized the necessity of religious rituals, ultimately forgetting the surpassing power of salvation and sanctification. Meyer writes freely of the dignity of Christ and the glory of His office, reminding Christians of their duty to worship Him. Through his words, Meyer incites Christians to rejoice in Christ's merciful and faithful salvation, by which our repentant spirits are revived. This spiritual commentary successfully answers many questions of Christology and presents a wonderful depiction of the Christian life. -Emmalon Davis, CCEL Staff Writer

Praying Our Loved Ones Home to the Church

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In a collection created for Catholics, Mary Sullivan shares heartfelt and lyrical prayers. These prayers bring encouragement, peace, and surrender to those craving help and mercy from God. They provide hope that it is possible to bring back those who have wandered—it is possible to bring them back to the Sacraments, to the Church and most of all back to the arms of our loving and merciful God. Also included are Bible verses that draw the faithful towards God’s Word as the source of all truth.

The Magdalene Revolution

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In a radically fresh reading of Mary Magdalene’s story, a renowned scholar of mystical traditions sheds new light on the Divine Feminine as a force for change and healing.For more than 20 years, Andrew Harvey has trained his fine scholar’s eye on sacred texts and mystical truths to illuminate the message of inspired activism that they hold. Today, we need this message more urgently than ever. In this new book, Andrew takes a fresh, impassioned look at the story of Mary Magdalene and Jesus to distill its meaning for our world and show us how to embody this truth in our own lives.The Magdalene Revolution will:Examine how Mary Magdalene is presented in the New Testament—sometimes splendidly, but also absurdly and even dangerously Explore the truths revealed about her in texts such as the Gospel of Mary and other Gnostic gospelsPropose a radical reclamation of the divine feminine by recognizing Mary Magdalene as the Bride to Jesus’s Bridegroom—a female and co-equal Christ in her own rightIlluminate a new paradigm of fully embodied divine and human love that each of us can live out in our daily lives“We are in the time of the Second Coming,” Andrew writes. “The old story is dying, and a new story with Mary Magdalene’s and Jesus's love at the center is being born, because it completes and activates the full range of Christ consciousness.” In Mary Magdalene's great spirit of healing and transfiguration, this book offers us this new human story—and a path to transform not only ourselves, but our world.

Ten Reasons I Believe The Bible is the Word of God

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R. A. Torrey (1856-1928) was a friend of D. L .Moody and a passionate preacher, evangelist and teacher of the Word of God. He was a prolific writer, penning many books to challenge, encourage and equip believers in all walks of life. TEN REASONS I BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD is a classic defence of the reliability of the Scriptures and why we can truly accept them as the Word of God.

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