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The Spiral Staircase

My Climb Out of Darkness

by Karen Armstrong ...

The moving story of her own search for God by the highly-acclaimed author of the bestselling A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam; The Battle for God: A History of Fundamentalism; and Islam: A Short History.In 1969, after seven years as a Roman Catholic nun -- hoping, but ultimately failing, to find God -- Armstrong left her convent. She knew almost nothing of ... Read more

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The moving story of her own search for God by the highly-acclaimed author of the bestselling A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam; The Battle for God: A History of Fundamentalism; and Islam: A Short History.In 1969, after seven years as a Roman Catholic nun -- hoping, but ultimately failing, to find God -- Armstrong left her convent. She knew almost nothing of
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The Vatican Diaries

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Power, Personalities, and Politics at the Heart of the Catholic Church

by John Thavis ...

The New York Times–bestselling inside look at one of the world’s most powerful and mysterious institutionsFor more than twenty-five years, John Thavis held one of the most remarkable journalistic assignments in the world: reporting on the inner workings of the Vatican. In The Vatican Diaries, Thavis reveals Vatican City as a place struggling to define itself in the face of internal and external ... Read more

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The New York Times–bestselling inside look at one of the world’s most powerful and mysterious institutionsFor more than twenty-five years, John Thavis held one of the most remarkable journalistic assignments in the world: reporting on the inner workings of the Vatican. In The Vatican Diaries, Thavis reveals Vatican City as a place struggling to define itself in the face of internal and external
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Soyez épanouis

Commentaire biblique sur Colossiens

by Warren Wiersbe ...

«Or, c'est en lui seul - et en son corps - que réside réellement et d'une manière permanente toute la plénitude de la divinité. Dans la communion avec lui, vous participerez, vous aussi, à cette plénitude et vous atteindrez votre plein épanouissement.» (Colossiens 2 : 9-10, Parole vivante)Savez-vous que la lettre aux Colossiens est l'une des plus riches de l'apôtre Paul? Sa profondeur spirituelle ... Read more

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«Or, c'est en lui seul - et en son corps - que réside réellement et d'une manière permanente toute la plénitude de la divinité. Dans la communion avec lui, vous participerez, vous aussi, à cette plénitude et vous atteindrez votre plein épanouissement.» (Colossiens 2 : 9-10, Parole vivante)Savez-vous que la lettre aux Colossiens est l'une des plus riches de l'apôtre Paul? Sa profondeur spirituelle
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Journey to the Heart

Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul

by Melody Beattie ...

In the spirit of her bestselling The Language of Letting Go, America’s beloved inspirational and self-help writer Melody Beattie guides us on a sacred journey as we learn to expand our creativity, embrace our powers, and open our hearts.Writing with the same warmth, honesty, and compassion that has attracted such a loyal following, Beattie now charts a new path toward spiritual growth and renewal. ... Read more

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In the spirit of her bestselling The Language of Letting Go, America’s beloved inspirational and self-help writer Melody Beattie guides us on a sacred journey as we learn to expand our creativity, embrace our powers, and open our hearts.Writing with the same warmth, honesty, and compassion that has attracted such a loyal following, Beattie now charts a new path toward spiritual growth and renewal.
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Revelation

Towards a Christian Interpretation of God's Self-Revelation in Jesus Christ

by Gerald O'Collins, SJ ...

Since the late 1980s the theme of God's self-revelation has been treated only briefly in Christian theology, at times simply ignored, and often confused with biblical inspiration. Revelation: Towards a Christian Theology of God's Self-Revelation lays out its basic characteristics, and begins by distinguishing between revelation in the primary sense (a living encounter with God's self-disclosure) ... Read more

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Since the late 1980s the theme of God's self-revelation has been treated only briefly in Christian theology, at times simply ignored, and often confused with biblical inspiration. Revelation: Towards a Christian Theology of God's Self-Revelation lays out its basic characteristics, and begins by distinguishing between revelation in the primary sense (a living encounter with God's self-disclosure)
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The Gnostic Gospels

by Elaine Pagels ...

Series series Modern Library 100 Best Nonfiction Books
**Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeThe Gnostic Gospels** is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Gnostic Gospels has continued to grow in reputation ... Read more

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**Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeThe Gnostic Gospels** is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Gnostic Gospels has continued to grow in reputation
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The Old Enemy

Satan and the Combat Myth

by Neil Forsyth ...

The description for this book, The Old Enemy: Satan and the Combat Myth, will be forthcoming. ... Read more

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The description for this book, The Old Enemy: Satan and the Combat Myth, will be forthcoming.
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The Unitarians

A Short History

by Leonard Smith ...

This short history of Unitarianism concisely explores the origins and progress of a worldwide liberal religious tradition committed to principles of freedom, reason, and tolerance.Unitarians have exercised an influence out of proportion to their minority status. Through their agency, Poland and Transylvania enjoyed periods of religious toleration. In Great Britain, as pioneers of early modern ... Read more

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This short history of Unitarianism concisely explores the origins and progress of a worldwide liberal religious tradition committed to principles of freedom, reason, and tolerance.Unitarians have exercised an influence out of proportion to their minority status. Through their agency, Poland and Transylvania enjoyed periods of religious toleration. In Great Britain, as pioneers of early modern
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A Concise Guide to the Quran

Answering Thirty Critical Questions

by Ayman Ibrahim ...

Series series Introducing Islam
What is so unique about Islam's scripture, the Quran? Who wrote it, and when? Can we trust its statements to be from Muhammad? Why was it written in Arabic? Does it command Muslims to fight Christians? These are a few of the thirty questions answered in this clear and concise guide to the history and contents of the Quran.Ayman Ibrahim grew up in the Muslim world and has spent many years teaching ... Read more

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What is so unique about Islam's scripture, the Quran? Who wrote it, and when? Can we trust its statements to be from Muhammad? Why was it written in Arabic? Does it command Muslims to fight Christians? These are a few of the thirty questions answered in this clear and concise guide to the history and contents of the Quran.Ayman Ibrahim grew up in the Muslim world and has spent many years teaching
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Hillbilly Elegy

A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

by J. D. Vance ...

Hillbilly Elegy recounts Vice President J.D. Vance's powerful origin story...From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate now serving as the Vice President of the United States, an incisive account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"You will not read a more importa... ... Read more

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Hillbilly Elegy recounts Vice President J.D. Vance's powerful origin story...From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate now serving as the Vice President of the United States, an incisive account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"You will not read a more importa...
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The Treasure Principle, Revised and Updated

Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving

by Randy Alcorn ...

Discover how the joy of giving can make your life richer, starting today.Bestselling author Randy Alcorn introduced readers to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity with the release of the original The Treasure Principle in 2001. Now the revision to the compact, perennial bestseller includes a provocative new concluding chapter depicting God asking a believer questions about his ... Read more

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Discover how the joy of giving can make your life richer, starting today.Bestselling author Randy Alcorn introduced readers to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity with the release of the original The Treasure Principle in 2001. Now the revision to the compact, perennial bestseller includes a provocative new concluding chapter depicting God asking a believer questions about his
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Misquoting Jesus

The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they ... Read more

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When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they
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Why Study History?

Reflecting on the Importance of the Past

by John Fea ...

What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve?Written by an accomplished historian, award-winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory textbook shows why Christians should study ... Read more

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What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve?Written by an accomplished historian, award-winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory textbook shows why Christians should study
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Beating against the Wind

Popular Opposition to Bishop Feild and Tractarianism in Newfoundland and Labrador

by Calvin Hollett ...

Series Book 2 - McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Religion
There are many analyses of Tractarianism - a nineteenth-century form of Anglicanism that emphasized its Catholic origins - but how did people in the colonies react to the High Church movement? Beating against the Wind, a study in nineteenth-century vernacular spirituality, emphasizes the power of faith on a shifting frontier in a transatlantic world.Focusing on people living along the Newfoundland ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

There are many analyses of Tractarianism - a nineteenth-century form of Anglicanism that emphasized its Catholic origins - but how did people in the colonies react to the High Church movement? Beating against the Wind, a study in nineteenth-century vernacular spirituality, emphasizes the power of faith on a shifting frontier in a transatlantic world.Focusing on people living along the Newfoundland
... Read more
Daddy's Little Girl

Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters

by Gregory E. Lang ...

In this heartwarming celebration of father-daughter relationships, the New York Times bestselling author of Why a Daughter Needs a Dad captures the important roles fathers and daughters play in each other's lives. From the protectiveness and strength a dad provides to the unfettered adoration that can be found only in a daughter, the unique qualities of this special bond are illustrated through ... Read more

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In this heartwarming celebration of father-daughter relationships, the New York Times bestselling author of Why a Daughter Needs a Dad captures the important roles fathers and daughters play in each other's lives. From the protectiveness and strength a dad provides to the unfettered adoration that can be found only in a daughter, the unique qualities of this special bond are illustrated through
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In the Beginning

A New Interpretation of Genesis

by Karen Armstrong ...

“Karen Armstrong is a genius.”—A. N. WilsonAs the foundation stone of the Jewish and Christian scriptures, The Book of Genesis unfolds some of the most arresting stories of world literature—the Creation; Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel; the sacrifice of Isaac. Yet the meaning of Genesis remains enigmatic. In this fascinating volume, Karen Armstrong, author of the highly acclaimed bestseller A History ... Read more

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“Karen Armstrong is a genius.”—A. N. WilsonAs the foundation stone of the Jewish and Christian scriptures, The Book of Genesis unfolds some of the most arresting stories of world literature—the Creation; Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel; the sacrifice of Isaac. Yet the meaning of Genesis remains enigmatic. In this fascinating volume, Karen Armstrong, author of the highly acclaimed bestseller A History
... Read more
Multiplier

How Healthy Leaders Create Lasting Impact

by Dave Ferguson ...

Series series Exponential Series
Expanding the mission of Jesus isn't a short-term sprint--it's a marathon. If you don't lead with health, you won't last.So how do healthy leaders start and grow movements? They multiply.Multiplication isn't about burning out in a flurry of activity. It's about leading in a way that is sustainable, healthy, and lasts for the next 10, 20, or even 50 years.There is an unstoppable force inside you, a ... Read more

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Expanding the mission of Jesus isn't a short-term sprint--it's a marathon. If you don't lead with health, you won't last.So how do healthy leaders start and grow movements? They multiply.Multiplication isn't about burning out in a flurry of activity. It's about leading in a way that is sustainable, healthy, and lasts for the next 10, 20, or even 50 years.There is an unstoppable force inside you, a
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Managing Leadership Anxiety

Yours and Theirs

by Steve Cuss ...

You Can Learn to Handle the Onslaught of Internal and External PressuresDoes anxiety get in the way of your ability to be an effective leader? Is your inability to notice when you and those around you are anxious keeping you "stuck" in chronic unhealthy patterns? In Managing Leadership Anxiety, pastor and spiritual growth expert Steve Cuss offers powerful tools to help you move from being managed ... Read more

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You Can Learn to Handle the Onslaught of Internal and External PressuresDoes anxiety get in the way of your ability to be an effective leader? Is your inability to notice when you and those around you are anxious keeping you "stuck" in chronic unhealthy patterns? In Managing Leadership Anxiety, pastor and spiritual growth expert Steve Cuss offers powerful tools to help you move from being managed
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The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan

Unveiling the Spiritual Warfare: A Journey Through Prophecy, Apocalyptic Literature, and Christian Faith

by Ellen Gould Harmon White ...

In "The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan," Ellen Gould Harmon White articulates a profound theological narrative exploring the cosmic battle over human existence. This seminal work, published in 1888, interweaves scriptural insights, historical accounts, and prophetic visions to examine the ongoing conflict of good versus evil, ultimately underscoring the overarching sovereignty of God. ... Read more

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In "The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan," Ellen Gould Harmon White articulates a profound theological narrative exploring the cosmic battle over human existence. This seminal work, published in 1888, interweaves scriptural insights, historical accounts, and prophetic visions to examine the ongoing conflict of good versus evil, ultimately underscoring the overarching sovereignty of God.
... Read more
Absolute Power

How the Pope Became the Most Influential Man in the World

by Paul Collins ...

The sensational story of the last two centuries of the papacy, its most influential pontiffs, troubling doctrines, and rise in global authorityIn 1799, the papacy was at rock bottom: The Papal States had been swept away and Rome seized by the revolutionary French armies. With cardinals scattered across Europe and the next papal election uncertain, even if Catholicism survived, it seemed the papacy ... Read more

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The sensational story of the last two centuries of the papacy, its most influential pontiffs, troubling doctrines, and rise in global authorityIn 1799, the papacy was at rock bottom: The Papal States had been swept away and Rome seized by the revolutionary French armies. With cardinals scattered across Europe and the next papal election uncertain, even if Catholicism survived, it seemed the papacy
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La Joie par l'Evangile

by Marcelle Auclair ...

A deux hommes qui le suivaient, Jésus demanda : "Que cherchez-vous ?" Cette question, il la pose à chacun de nous. Que cherchons-nous, l'âme en peine ? A remplir un vide ? L'accomplissement d'une espérance encore informulée ?La réponse, les directives, sont dans Luc, Matthieu, Marc et Jean.Et puis, il existe un "mode d'emploi" de l'Evangile ; la Vierge Marie nous le révèle lorsque aux noces de ... Read more

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A deux hommes qui le suivaient, Jésus demanda : "Que cherchez-vous ?" Cette question, il la pose à chacun de nous. Que cherchons-nous, l'âme en peine ? A remplir un vide ? L'accomplissement d'une espérance encore informulée ?La réponse, les directives, sont dans Luc, Matthieu, Marc et Jean.Et puis, il existe un "mode d'emploi" de l'Evangile ; la Vierge Marie nous le révèle lorsque aux noces de
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An Introduction to Islam & Sharia "Kill Him Who Does it and Him to Whom it is Done.. Circumcision is Obligatory.. by Cutting Out the Clitoris" Sharia vs Human Rights, an Article by Article Comparison

The Fall of Islam, #1

by Abe Abel, Sol Solomon ...

Series Book 1 - The Fall of Islam
This book is part of a series entitled "The Fall of Islam", which examines controversial issues connected with the religion from an informed rational point of view. Each part of the series is available as a separate low-priced e-book whilst the whole content can be got for less than the price of the whole series in our book "Islamic Apocalypse". Also available is a multi-media edition called; ... Read more

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This book is part of a series entitled "The Fall of Islam", which examines controversial issues connected with the religion from an informed rational point of view. Each part of the series is available as a separate low-priced e-book whilst the whole content can be got for less than the price of the whole series in our book "Islamic Apocalypse". Also available is a multi-media edition called;
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The Church of Living Dangerously

by John Lee Bishop ...

The unbelievable true story of John Bishop, a former megachurch pastor who ended up running drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel.For thirty years, John Bishop was a pastor. Along the way, he learned that everyone does stupid things. We lie to our families. We lie to ourselves. We take long lunch breaks and sneak cigarettes when we said we’d quit. Sometimes, we take a sabbatical from our nice, comfortable ... Read more

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The unbelievable true story of John Bishop, a former megachurch pastor who ended up running drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel.For thirty years, John Bishop was a pastor. Along the way, he learned that everyone does stupid things. We lie to our families. We lie to ourselves. We take long lunch breaks and sneak cigarettes when we said we’d quit. Sometimes, we take a sabbatical from our nice, comfortable
... Read more
A Short History of the Hundred Years War

by Michael Prestwich ...

Series series Short Histories
The conflict that swept over France from 1337 to 1453 remains the longest military struggle in history. A bitter dynastic fight between Plantagenet and Valois, The Hundred Years War was fought out on the widest of stages while also creating powerful new nationalist identities. In his vivid new history, Michael Prestwich shows that it likewise involved large and charismatic individuals: Edward III, ... Read more

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The conflict that swept over France from 1337 to 1453 remains the longest military struggle in history. A bitter dynastic fight between Plantagenet and Valois, The Hundred Years War was fought out on the widest of stages while also creating powerful new nationalist identities. In his vivid new history, Michael Prestwich shows that it likewise involved large and charismatic individuals: Edward III,
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