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Ancient Religions, Modern Politics

The Islamic Case in Comparative Perspective

by Michael A. Cook ...

Why Islam is more political and fundamentalist than other religionsWhy does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke it in their political life? If so, what is it? Ancient Religions, Modern Politics seeks to answer these questions by examining the ... Read more

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Why Islam is more political and fundamentalist than other religionsWhy does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke it in their political life? If so, what is it? Ancient Religions, Modern Politics seeks to answer these questions by examining the
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The Elephant in the Boardroom

Speaking the Unspoken about Pastoral Transitions

by Carolyn Weese, J. Russell Crabtree ...

Series Book 12 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Carolyn Weese and J. Russell Crabtree—experts in the field of church leadership—have written a nuts-and-bolts guide to developing a succession plan for smoothing pastoral transitions. Filled with strategies and solid advice, this handy resource is based in solid research and the authors’ many years of experience working with churches in a wide variety of denominations. Weese and Crabtree clearly ... Read more

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Carolyn Weese and J. Russell Crabtree—experts in the field of church leadership—have written a nuts-and-bolts guide to developing a succession plan for smoothing pastoral transitions. Filled with strategies and solid advice, this handy resource is based in solid research and the authors’ many years of experience working with churches in a wide variety of denominations. Weese and Crabtree clearly
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Cult Trip

Inside the world of coercion and control

by Anke Richter ...

A leading journalist's intense, riveting and personal investigation into the worlds and minds of cultsAt a new age festival in Byron Bay, journalist Anke Richter is finding her spiritual awakening when she meets a woman - a survivor of the Auckland cult Centrepoint - who will change the course of her life and career.Over the next ten years, Anke pursues a labyrinthine investigation into how and ... Read more

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A leading journalist's intense, riveting and personal investigation into the worlds and minds of cultsAt a new age festival in Byron Bay, journalist Anke Richter is finding her spiritual awakening when she meets a woman - a survivor of the Auckland cult Centrepoint - who will change the course of her life and career.Over the next ten years, Anke pursues a labyrinthine investigation into how and
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Tithing

Test Me in This

by Douglas Leblanc, Phyllis Tickle ...

“‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.’” — Malachi 3:1 0In these uncertain economic times, does it really make sense to tithe?Douglas LeBlanc thinks the answer is clear enough in ... Read more

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“‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.’” — Malachi 3:1 0In these uncertain economic times, does it really make sense to tithe?Douglas LeBlanc thinks the answer is clear enough in
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Divine Mercy

Revelation to St. Faustina Kowalska

by Martina Kikic ...

The diary of [Saint Maria] Faustina is the record of her life experience – the journey of her soul. She was graced by a special communion with God, and the diary expresses her conviction that communion ought to be the center of our lives.Our greatest wish is that this journal will actually serve as a means of grace for everyone who reads it since it demonstrates how God's mercy endures eternally. ... Read more

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The diary of [Saint Maria] Faustina is the record of her life experience – the journey of her soul. She was graced by a special communion with God, and the diary expresses her conviction that communion ought to be the center of our lives.Our greatest wish is that this journal will actually serve as a means of grace for everyone who reads it since it demonstrates how God's mercy endures eternally.
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The Story Of God

by Professor Lord Robert Winston ...

From the tiniest microchip to the information superhighway, the modern world is dominated by and dependent upon science. Yet whether we realize it or not, we live in an age where faith is still an important influence in our lives. The majority of Americans profess a belief in a Christian God and Islam acts as a unifying, energizing force for many of the world's most dispossessed people. In the UK ... Read more

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From the tiniest microchip to the information superhighway, the modern world is dominated by and dependent upon science. Yet whether we realize it or not, we live in an age where faith is still an important influence in our lives. The majority of Americans profess a belief in a Christian God and Islam acts as a unifying, energizing force for many of the world's most dispossessed people. In the UK
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La Vérité Sur - La Repentance et le Pardon

The Truth About, #21

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 21 - The Truth About
Jésus se concentre sur la repentance et le pardon qui sont les plus hautes lois de l'univers et sont des processus que nous devons engager pour grandir spirituellement.Nom de fichier du document source: 20120811 The Truth About - Repentance & Forgiveness (French Transcript).Ce livre électronique est une transcription d'un séminaire donné le 11 août à Sao Paulo, Brésil, par Jésus (AJ Miller) ... Read more

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Jésus se concentre sur la repentance et le pardon qui sont les plus hautes lois de l'univers et sont des processus que nous devons engager pour grandir spirituellement.Nom de fichier du document source: 20120811 The Truth About - Repentance & Forgiveness (French Transcript).Ce livre électronique est une transcription d'un séminaire donné le 11 août à Sao Paulo, Brésil, par Jésus (AJ Miller)
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

Edited by E. A. Livingstone ...

Series series Oxford Quick Reference
Based on the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, this is an indispensable guide for both students and the general reader. Over 6,000 entries provide authoritative coverage of theology, patristic scholarship, churches and denominations across the world, canon law, and the church calendar, as well as entries on theologians, philosophers, artists, musicians, and mystics. The ... Read more

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Based on the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, this is an indispensable guide for both students and the general reader. Over 6,000 entries provide authoritative coverage of theology, patristic scholarship, churches and denominations across the world, canon law, and the church calendar, as well as entries on theologians, philosophers, artists, musicians, and mystics. The
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Vivre pour Jésus

Les fondements de la vie chrétienne

by Raphaël Charrier ...

Tu viens de découvrir la foi ? Tu viens de commencer à suivre Jésus ? SUPER ! Mais que faire pour nourrir ton enthousiasme et ta passion ? Comment continuer à suivre Jésus toute ta vie sans tomber dans l’immobilisme spirituel ou même faire naufrage après quelques années ?Après plus de 10 ans de formation de disciples, l’auteur a identifié les défis majeurs auxquels tout nouveau croyant doit faire ... Read more

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Tu viens de découvrir la foi ? Tu viens de commencer à suivre Jésus ? SUPER ! Mais que faire pour nourrir ton enthousiasme et ta passion ? Comment continuer à suivre Jésus toute ta vie sans tomber dans l’immobilisme spirituel ou même faire naufrage après quelques années ?Après plus de 10 ans de formation de disciples, l’auteur a identifié les défis majeurs auxquels tout nouveau croyant doit faire
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Fundamentalism:The Search For Meaning

The Search For Meaning

by Malise Ruthven ...

Since the end of the Cold War fundamentalism has been seen as the major threat to world peace and prosperity, a concern that was exacerbated by the events of 9/11, and the 'War against Terrorism'.But what does 'fundamentalism' really mean? Since it was coined by American Protestant evangelicals in the 1920s, the word has expanded its meaning to include radical conservatives or ideological purists ... Read more

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Since the end of the Cold War fundamentalism has been seen as the major threat to world peace and prosperity, a concern that was exacerbated by the events of 9/11, and the 'War against Terrorism'.But what does 'fundamentalism' really mean? Since it was coined by American Protestant evangelicals in the 1920s, the word has expanded its meaning to include radical conservatives or ideological purists
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The Crucible of Islam

by G. W. Bowersock ...

Little is known about sixth-century Arabia. Yet from this distant time and place emerged a faith and an empire that stretched from Iberia to India. G. W. Bowersock illuminates this obscure yet most dynamic period in Islam, exploring why arid Arabia proved to be fertile ground for Muhammad’s message and why it spread so quickly to the wider world. ... Read more

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Little is known about sixth-century Arabia. Yet from this distant time and place emerged a faith and an empire that stretched from Iberia to India. G. W. Bowersock illuminates this obscure yet most dynamic period in Islam, exploring why arid Arabia proved to be fertile ground for Muhammad’s message and why it spread so quickly to the wider world.
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Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible

A Basic Guide

by John Currid ...

A popular introduction to archaeology and the methods archaeologists use to reconstruct the history of ancient Israel. ... Read more

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A popular introduction to archaeology and the methods archaeologists use to reconstruct the history of ancient Israel.
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Ten Potent Proofs For The Pretribulation Rapture

by Lee W Brainard ...

"While recently attending the Prophecy Watchers Conference in Colorado Springs at which he and I were speakers, my friend Lee Brainard and I discussed his book. I've since looked at it in depth and concluded that it is one of the best treatments of the pretrib rapture I've read." Terry JamesIn less than 120 pages, ten distinct arguments are presented which prove that the rapture MUST happen prior ... Read more

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"While recently attending the Prophecy Watchers Conference in Colorado Springs at which he and I were speakers, my friend Lee Brainard and I discussed his book. I've since looked at it in depth and concluded that it is one of the best treatments of the pretrib rapture I've read." Terry JamesIn less than 120 pages, ten distinct arguments are presented which prove that the rapture MUST happen prior
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The Holy Science

by Swami Sri Yukteswar, Digital Fire ...

This extraordinary treatise explores parallel passages from the Bible and the Hindu scriptures to reveal the essential unity of all religions. Swami Sri Yukteswar is renowned as the revered guru of the great pioneer of yoga in the West, Paramahansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi ). In this remarkable work—composed in the year 1894 at the request of the great Indian sage, Mahavatar ... Read more

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This extraordinary treatise explores parallel passages from the Bible and the Hindu scriptures to reveal the essential unity of all religions. Swami Sri Yukteswar is renowned as the revered guru of the great pioneer of yoga in the West, Paramahansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi ). In this remarkable work—composed in the year 1894 at the request of the great Indian sage, Mahavatar
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Relationship with God - Emotional Blockages towards God

Relationship With God, #10

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 10 - Relationship With God
Jesus describes the emotional blockages that prevent us from forming a close relationship with God, including the addictive and co-dependent relationships that we commonly use as a substitute for our relationship with God.Document source filename: 20120623 Relationship With God - Emotional Blockages Towards God.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) on 23rd June ... Read more

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Jesus describes the emotional blockages that prevent us from forming a close relationship with God, including the addictive and co-dependent relationships that we commonly use as a substitute for our relationship with God.Document source filename: 20120623 Relationship With God - Emotional Blockages Towards God.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) on 23rd June
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Gospel Medicine

by Barbara Brown Taylor ...

Gospel medicine is Barbara Taylor's metaphor for the healing power of God seen in the active and ongoing restoration of this broken world. In this new collection of sermons she practices the old-fashioned art of gospel home remedies like a true evangelist, summoning with piercing clarity and wit the Old and New Testament stories that have the power to mend our spirits, strengthen our weaknesses, ... Read more

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Gospel medicine is Barbara Taylor's metaphor for the healing power of God seen in the active and ongoing restoration of this broken world. In this new collection of sermons she practices the old-fashioned art of gospel home remedies like a true evangelist, summoning with piercing clarity and wit the Old and New Testament stories that have the power to mend our spirits, strengthen our weaknesses,
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Christ-Based Leadership

Applying the Bible and Today's Best Leadership Models to Become an Effective Leader

by David Stark ...

Presents a portrait of Christian leadership within a biblical framework while comparing and contrasting it to today's hottest leadership models. ... Read more

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Presents a portrait of Christian leadership within a biblical framework while comparing and contrasting it to today's hottest leadership models.
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Israel in Egypt

The Evidence for the Authenticity of the Exodus Tradition

by James K. Hoffmeier ...

Scholars of the Hebrew Bible have in the last decade begun to question the historical accuracy of the Israelite sojourn in Egypt, as described in the book of Exodus. The reason for the rejection of the exodus tradition is said to be the lack of historical and archaeological evidence in Egypt. Those advancing these claims, however, are not specialists in the study of Egyptian history, culture, and ... Read more

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Scholars of the Hebrew Bible have in the last decade begun to question the historical accuracy of the Israelite sojourn in Egypt, as described in the book of Exodus. The reason for the rejection of the exodus tradition is said to be the lack of historical and archaeological evidence in Egypt. Those advancing these claims, however, are not specialists in the study of Egyptian history, culture, and
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Soul Care

*Find Life-Giving Rhythms *Live Restored *Avoid Burnout *Discover Unspeakable Joy

by Debra Fileta ...

How Full Do You Feel?In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. What would it be like to experience a fullness in our life that was truly lasting and regenerative?In Soul Care, licensed counselor Debra Fileta shows you how Jesus’ own life rhythms can guide you to true health and rest, teaching you how to live ... Read more

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How Full Do You Feel?In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. What would it be like to experience a fullness in our life that was truly lasting and regenerative?In Soul Care, licensed counselor Debra Fileta shows you how Jesus’ own life rhythms can guide you to true health and rest, teaching you how to live
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Taming The Tiger

Tibetan Teaching For Improving Daily Life

by Akong Tulku Rinpoche ...

TAMING THE TIGER is based on twenty years Buddhist teaching in the West and aims to help anyone seeking the truth about suffering and happiness. The first part of the book deals with topics such as Impermanence, The Right Motivation, Facing the Situation, Body, Speech and Mind, Compassion, and Mindfulness. The second part is devoted to exercises, meditations and relaxation techniques for body and ... Read more

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TAMING THE TIGER is based on twenty years Buddhist teaching in the West and aims to help anyone seeking the truth about suffering and happiness. The first part of the book deals with topics such as Impermanence, The Right Motivation, Facing the Situation, Body, Speech and Mind, Compassion, and Mindfulness. The second part is devoted to exercises, meditations and relaxation techniques for body and
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The Forsyte Saga

by John Galsworthy ...

The Forsyte Saga is a series of three novels and two interludes, they chronicle the vicissitudes of the leading members of an upper-middle-class British family, similar to Galsworthy's own. Only a few generations removed from their farmer ancestors, the family members are keenly aware of their status as "new money". The main character, Soames Forsyte, sees himself as a "man of property" by virtue ... Read more

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The Forsyte Saga is a series of three novels and two interludes, they chronicle the vicissitudes of the leading members of an upper-middle-class British family, similar to Galsworthy's own. Only a few generations removed from their farmer ancestors, the family members are keenly aware of their status as "new money". The main character, Soames Forsyte, sees himself as a "man of property" by virtue
... Read more
Quaker Writings

An Anthology, 1650-1920

Edited by Thomas D. Hamm ...

An illuminating collection of work by members of the Religious Society of Friends.Covering nearly three centuries of religious development, this comprehensive anthology brings together writings from prominent Friends that illustrate the development of Quakerism, show the nature of Quaker spiritual life, discuss Quaker contributions to European and American civilization, and introduce the diverse ... Read more

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An illuminating collection of work by members of the Religious Society of Friends.Covering nearly three centuries of religious development, this comprehensive anthology brings together writings from prominent Friends that illustrate the development of Quakerism, show the nature of Quaker spiritual life, discuss Quaker contributions to European and American civilization, and introduce the diverse
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Know It All

About God, #2

by Tim Bankes II ...

Series Book 2 - About God
How to share who God is with your kids even if you aren't a Pastor. How much does God actually know? Children need help thinking through all things in life. As parents, we teach them everything they know. I know I have a little one, I teach him everything he knows. So on the scale of the most important things for children to learn about, God is the top of that list. Learning about God's attributes ... Read more

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How to share who God is with your kids even if you aren't a Pastor. How much does God actually know? Children need help thinking through all things in life. As parents, we teach them everything they know. I know I have a little one, I teach him everything he knows. So on the scale of the most important things for children to learn about, God is the top of that list. Learning about God's attributes
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Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners and Customs

How the People of the Bible Really Lived

by Howard Vos ...

Discover how the people of the Bible really lived.Imagine being able to walk the streets of Abraham’s hometown, adjust to life in Babylonian captivity, or travel the roads of Palestine amid the latest buzz about Jesus from Nazareth.Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs paints an accurate and descriptive picture of ancient civilization throughout the ages. In twenty historical segments, ... Read more

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Discover how the people of the Bible really lived.Imagine being able to walk the streets of Abraham’s hometown, adjust to life in Babylonian captivity, or travel the roads of Palestine amid the latest buzz about Jesus from Nazareth.Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs paints an accurate and descriptive picture of ancient civilization throughout the ages. In twenty historical segments,
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Ancient Religions, Modern Politics

The Elephant in the Boardroom

Cult Trip

Tithing

Divine Mercy

The Story Of God

La Vérité Sur - La Repentance et le Pardon

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

Vivre pour Jésus

Fundamentalism:The Search For Meaning

The Crucible of Islam

Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible

Ten Potent Proofs For The Pretribulation Rapture

The Holy Science

Relationship with God - Emotional Blockages towards God

Gospel Medicine

Christ-Based Leadership

Israel in Egypt

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Taming The Tiger

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