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It's a simple claim, really - that for Christians, being a Christian should be their primary allegiance and identity. For those who proclaim Jesus as Lord, this identity should supersede all others, and this loyalty should trump all lesser ones. It may be a simple claim, but it is a controversial one for many people, Christians and non-Christians alike.
The Borders of Baptism uses the idea of solidarity among Christians as a lens through which to...
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Paul L. Holmer (1916-2004) was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota (1946-1960) and Noah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology at Yale Divinity School (1960-1987). Among his many accomplishments, Holmer was one of the most significant American students of Kierkegaard of his generation. Although written in the 1950s and 1960s, Holmer's theological and philosophical engagement with Kierkegaard challenges much in the contemporary...
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In A Faith Not Worth Fighting For, editors Justin Bronson Barringer and Tripp York have assembled a number of essays by pastors, activists, and scholars in order to address the common questions and objections leveled against the Christian practice of nonviolence. Assuming that the command to love one's enemies is at the heart of the Gospel, these writers carefully, faithfully--and no doubt provocatively--attempt to explain why the nonviolent path...
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In Christianity, Democracy, and the Radical Ordinary, theologian Stanley Hauerwas and political theorist Romand Coles reflect about possibilities and practices of radical democracy and radical ecclesia that take form in the textures of relational care for the radical ordinary. They seek to shift political and theological imaginations beyond the limits of contemporary political formations (such as global capitalism, the mega-state, and empire), which...
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Israel's Messiah and the People of God presents a rich and diverse selection of essays by theologian Mark Kinzer, whose work constitutes a pioneering step in Messianic Jewish theology. Including several pieces never before published, this collection illuminates Kinzer's thought on topics such as Oral Torah, Jewish prayer, eschatology, soteriology, and Messianic Jewish-Catholic dialogue. This volume offers the reader numerous portals into the vision...
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This book records a set of dialogues between scientists, theologians, and philosophers on what can be done to prevent a global slide into ecological collapse. It is a uniquely multidisciplinary book that exemplifies the kinds of cultural and scholarly dialogue urgently needed to address the threat to the earth represented by our super-industrial civilization. The authors debate the conventional account of nature conservation as protection from human...
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Pastors and ministers have one of the most challenging jobs on Earth. Of all their tasks, one responsibility they cannot neglect is teaching the word of God. Unfortunately, church leaders seldom have enough time to prepare Bible studies for their congregation. This book is a quick resource to help fill that gap. These thematically arranged Bible studies each contain an introduction to a topic and a list of relevant Scripture readings for that topic....
8) Descubra Los Misterios Del Código Da Vinci: Respuestas A Las Preguntas Que Todos Se Están Formulando
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Muchos de los que han leído el éxito de librería del New York Times El Código Da Vinci tienen preguntas que surgen al leer sobre los siete códigos, expresos o implícitos en el libro de Dan Brown. En el libro Descubra los misterios del Código Da Vinci, el doctor Darrell Bock, responde a las declaraciones del novelista usando textos antiguos verdaderos que revelan las respuestas a las siguientes preguntas:· ¿Quién era Maria Magdalena? ·...
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Los salmos modernos aparecen como expresiones poéticas y reflexivas de la vida en la era digital. Inspirados por la intersección de la espiritualidad, la tecnología y las experiencias humanas contemporáneas.Estos nuevos salmos ofrecen una mirada única y actualizada a los anhelos, desafíos y búsquedas del alma en un mundo cada vez más convulsionado, explorando los rincones cotidianos de nuestra existencia, en la vida urbana, en la interconexión...
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This book explores the concept of the quantum soul. Embark on a fascinating exploration that merges the realms of spirituality and quantum physics, delving into the idea that consciousness transcends the boundaries of classical physics and may have a quantum nature. This paradigm-shifting perspective challenges traditional views on the nature of the soul, suggesting that it may operate on principles governed by the enigmatic laws of quantum mechanics....
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New Media and Religious Transformations in Africa casts a critical look at Africa's rapidly evolving religious media scene. Following political liberalization, media deregulation, and the proliferation of new media technologies, many African religious leaders and activists have appropriated such media to strengthen and expand their communities and gain public recognition. Media have also been used to marginalize and restrict the activities of other...
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The Phenomenology of Religious Life presents the text of Heidegger's important 1920—21 lectures on religion. The volume consists of the famous lecture course Introduction to the Phenomenology of Religion, a course on Augustine and Neoplatonism, and notes for a course on The Philosophical Foundations of Medieval Mysticism that was never delivered. Heidegger's engagements with Aristotle, St. Paul, Augustine, and Luther give readers a sense of what...
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Gray Temple presents the argument for the sacramental equality of gay and lesbian couples, which is to say they are entitled to full participation in the sacraments, including Marriage. Gray Temple bases his discussion on the Anglican concept of discerning the will of God through Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. In the argument from Scripture, Gray Temple's basic premise is that we cannot presume to know what the Bible says to us if we do not understand...
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"Serena Esencia: Mandalas para la Paz Interior" es un libro que ofrece una colección única de mandalas cuidadosamente diseñados para inspirar la tranquilidad y promover la armonía interior. Cada mandala presenta un intricado patrón que invita a la contemplación y la relajación, ofreciendo a los lectores un escape del estrés diario y una oportunidad para conectarse consigo mismos en un nivel más profundo.Acompañando a cada mandala, encontrarás...
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Few Christian writers today bring scriptural truth into everyday life like Anne Graham Lotz. Now she brings some of her most thought-provoking meditations into a concise and captivating collection of daily devotions. As the latest addition to the series, which includes Max Lucado's Grace for the Moment, Chuck Swindoll's Wisdom for the Way, and Eugene H. Peterson's God's Message for Each Day, The Joy of My Heart is certain to extend the series sales...
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«Nunca me gustó el jazz, porque ea música no tiene sentido… Tampoco solía gustarme Dios por la misma razón. Pero eso era antes de que todo esto pasara». En los primeros años de Donald Miller, tenía un conocimiento muy vago de un Dios distante. Pero cuando conoció a Jesucristo, se dedicó a su vida cristiana con gran entusiasmo. En pocos años, tuvo un ministro exitoso que al final lo llevó a sentirse vacío, desgastado y otra vez, lejos...
17) Mantenga la Fe: Descubra Su Propósito Espiritual en Su Trabajo y Obtenga un exito Extraordinario
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De una voz clara y poderosa nos llega un libro que le da sentido a la vida laboral, y le recuerda a los creyentes que el propósito espiritual lleva al éxito profesional La clave en la realización profesional de Ana Mollinedo Mims ha sido su filosofía basada en la fe que ella cree es lo fundamental para encontrar sentido, y luego éxito, en todo aspecto de su vida profesional. Los principios que Ana desarrolla en este libro-la fe, la integridad,...
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In the early part of the twentieth century, Methodists were seen by many Americans as the most powerful Christian group in the country. Ulysses S. Grant is rumored to have said that during his presidency there were three major political parties in the U.S., if you counted the Methodists.
The Methodist Unification focuses on the efforts among the Southern and Northern Methodist churches to create a unified national Methodist church, and how their...
20) Romans
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Our culture does not encourage thoughtful reflection on truth. Yet living the gospel in a postmodern culture demands that Christians understand and internalize the truth about God and his plan for the world. Paul's letter to the Romans remains one of the most important expressions of Christian truth ever written. Its message forces us to evaluate who we are, who God is, and what our place in this world ought to be. Going beyond the usual commentary,...
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