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The Dissemination of Saint George in Early Modern Art

by Alison C. Barker ...

Series series Routledge Research in Art and Religion
Focusing on England, the German-speaking territories and the Italian peninsula, this book examines how Saint George’s image crossed boundaries and was disseminated.Alison Barker attempts to "dissolve" the boundary of the Alps through examination of images of Saint George, the "travelling" saint. She argues that George’s status as chivalric hero and Christian martyr made him uniquely qualified to ... Read more

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Focusing on England, the German-speaking territories and the Italian peninsula, this book examines how Saint George’s image crossed boundaries and was disseminated.Alison Barker attempts to "dissolve" the boundary of the Alps through examination of images of Saint George, the "travelling" saint. She argues that George’s status as chivalric hero and Christian martyr made him uniquely qualified to
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The Life and Philosophy of Pythagoras

by Manly P. Hall ...

WHILE Mnesarchus, the father of Pythagoras, was in the city of Delphi on matters pertaining to his business as a merchant, he and his wife, Parthenis, decided to consult the oracle of Delphi as to whether the Fates were favorable for their return voyage to Syria.When the Pythoness (prophetess of Apollo) seated herself on the golden tripod over the yawning vent of the oracle, she did not answer the ... Read more

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WHILE Mnesarchus, the father of Pythagoras, was in the city of Delphi on matters pertaining to his business as a merchant, he and his wife, Parthenis, decided to consult the oracle of Delphi as to whether the Fates were favorable for their return voyage to Syria.When the Pythoness (prophetess of Apollo) seated herself on the golden tripod over the yawning vent of the oracle, she did not answer the
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The World's Easiest Guide to Finances

by Larry Burkett, Randy Southern ...

Series series The World's Easiest Guide
Many financial resources are confusing to the average person. Leading Christian financial expert Larry Burkett answers the call for a simplified, yet comprehensive guide to financial management with The World's Easiest Guide to Finances. It is a comprehensive reference work that makes complicated terms and concepts easy to grasp with a touch of humor, and builds the confidence of a person of any ... Read more

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Many financial resources are confusing to the average person. Leading Christian financial expert Larry Burkett answers the call for a simplified, yet comprehensive guide to financial management with The World's Easiest Guide to Finances. It is a comprehensive reference work that makes complicated terms and concepts easy to grasp with a touch of humor, and builds the confidence of a person of any
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Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament

by J. Scott, Jr. ...

This survey of intertestamental Judaism illuminates the customs and controversies that provide essential background for understanding the New Testament. Scott opens a door into the Jewish world and literature leading up to the development of Christianity. He also offers an accessible overview of the data through helpful charts, maps, and diagrams incorporated throughout the text to engage his ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

This survey of intertestamental Judaism illuminates the customs and controversies that provide essential background for understanding the New Testament. Scott opens a door into the Jewish world and literature leading up to the development of Christianity. He also offers an accessible overview of the data through helpful charts, maps, and diagrams incorporated throughout the text to engage his
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Relationship with God - Getting to know God

Relationship With God, #8

by Jesus (AJ Miller), Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) ...

Series Book 8 - Relationship With God
Jesus and Mary Magdalene describe the way in which we can discover the truth about God, God's attributes and personality, and about other subjects through a process of experimentation.Document source filename: 20110507 Relationship With God - Getting To Know God.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) and Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) on 7th May 2011 in Melbourne, ... Read more

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene describe the way in which we can discover the truth about God, God's attributes and personality, and about other subjects through a process of experimentation.Document source filename: 20110507 Relationship With God - Getting To Know God.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) and Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) on 7th May 2011 in Melbourne,
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Interview with Jesus - Humility Session 5

Interviews with Jesus, #19

by Jesus (AJ Miller), Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) ...

Series Book 19 - Interviews with Jesus
Jesus and Mary Magdalene discuss how we resist humility, including living in fear, doubt, seeking power and glory, jealousy, commiseration, and false humility.Document source filename: 20120905 Interview With Jesus - Mary Magdalene - Humility S05.This ebook is a transcript of an interview that took place between Jesus (AJ Miller) and Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) on 5th September 2012 in Wondai, ... Read more

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene discuss how we resist humility, including living in fear, doubt, seeking power and glory, jealousy, commiseration, and false humility.Document source filename: 20120905 Interview With Jesus - Mary Magdalene - Humility S05.This ebook is a transcript of an interview that took place between Jesus (AJ Miller) and Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) on 5th September 2012 in Wondai,
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The Camino del Norte: An August Adventure in Retirement

by Len Stregles ...

In the summer of 2019, my wife and I took an incredible adventure and travelled to Spain to participate in the ritual many people before us have done: the Camino del Norte or the Camino Northern Way. Prior to trip planning, I had a heart attack but after some months, my cardiologist cleared me to "go back to normal". Normal didn't include the Camino but my wife had other ideas. This book is a ... Read more

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In the summer of 2019, my wife and I took an incredible adventure and travelled to Spain to participate in the ritual many people before us have done: the Camino del Norte or the Camino Northern Way. Prior to trip planning, I had a heart attack but after some months, my cardiologist cleared me to "go back to normal". Normal didn't include the Camino but my wife had other ideas. This book is a
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A Vedic Reader For Students

by Arthur Anthony Macdonell ...

A Vedic ReaderBy Arthur Anthony MacdonellContaining Thirty Hymns Of The Rigveda In The Original Samhita And Pada Texts.About the Author:"Arthur Anthony Macdonell (1854 - 1930), 7th of Lochgarry, was a noted Sanskrit scholar.Macdonell was born in India and educated at Gottingen University, then matriculated in 1876 at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, gaining a classical exhibition and three ... Read more

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A Vedic ReaderBy Arthur Anthony MacdonellContaining Thirty Hymns Of The Rigveda In The Original Samhita And Pada Texts.About the Author:"Arthur Anthony Macdonell (1854 - 1930), 7th of Lochgarry, was a noted Sanskrit scholar.Macdonell was born in India and educated at Gottingen University, then matriculated in 1876 at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, gaining a classical exhibition and three
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Euripide : Oeuvres complètes

by Euripide ...

Translated by Nicolas Artaud ...

Nouvelle publication 2020 des éditions Arvensa : les Œuvres complètes d’Euripide.Une édition numérique originale en langue française contenant les 19 tragédies qui nous restent de ce grand dramaturge ainsi que des présentations et des analyses.Plus de 1600 notes enrichissent l’édition.Adaptation numérique et mise en français moderne sous la direction de : Magalie SchwartzergLes traductions de... ... Read more

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Nouvelle publication 2020 des éditions Arvensa : les Œuvres complètes d’Euripide.Une édition numérique originale en langue française contenant les 19 tragédies qui nous restent de ce grand dramaturge ainsi que des présentations et des analyses.Plus de 1600 notes enrichissent l’édition.Adaptation numérique et mise en français moderne sous la direction de : Magalie SchwartzergLes traductions de...
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Myths Of Babylonia And Assyria

by Donald A. Mackenzie ...

Myths Of Babylonia And Assyriaby Donald A. MackenzieThis volume deals with the myths and legends of Babylonia and Assyria, and as these reflect the civilization in which they developed, a historical narrative has been provided, beginning with the early Sumerian Age and concluding with the periods of the Persian and Grecian Empires. Over thirty centuries of human progress are thus passed under ... Read more

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Myths Of Babylonia And Assyriaby Donald A. MackenzieThis volume deals with the myths and legends of Babylonia and Assyria, and as these reflect the civilization in which they developed, a historical narrative has been provided, beginning with the early Sumerian Age and concluding with the periods of the Persian and Grecian Empires. Over thirty centuries of human progress are thus passed under
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Graced Crossroads

Pathways to Deep Change and Transformation

by Ted Dunn ...

Catholic religious communities, like many faith-based organizations, are at a crossroads. They are experiencing a seismic transition not only in their demographics but also in their identity, integrity, and relevancy, indeed, their very soul. Dr. Ted Dunn explores these Graced Crossroads addressing four central questions: 1. What are the graced crossroads religious communities are now facing and ... Read more

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Catholic religious communities, like many faith-based organizations, are at a crossroads. They are experiencing a seismic transition not only in their demographics but also in their identity, integrity, and relevancy, indeed, their very soul. Dr. Ted Dunn explores these Graced Crossroads addressing four central questions: 1. What are the graced crossroads religious communities are now facing and
... Read more
Abraham Lincoln

Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

by Elton Trueblood ...

Many writers have explored Lincoln's leadership; others have debated Lincoln's ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work, Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincoln's leadership skills flowed directly from his religious convictions—which explains how the president was able to combine what few leaders can hold together: moral resoluteness with a shrewd ... Read more

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Many writers have explored Lincoln's leadership; others have debated Lincoln's ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work, Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincoln's leadership skills flowed directly from his religious convictions—which explains how the president was able to combine what few leaders can hold together: moral resoluteness with a shrewd
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Communism and the Conscience of the West

by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen ...

For decades, this book has been recognized as the finest book ever written by a Catholic on the subject of communism. Dedicated to Our Lady in prayerful hope for the conversion of Russia, this is one of Fulton Sheen’s most forgotten yet most important books. In Communism and the Conscience of the West, Sheen explains the problems with society stemming from socialism and communism, which continue ... Read more

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For decades, this book has been recognized as the finest book ever written by a Catholic on the subject of communism. Dedicated to Our Lady in prayerful hope for the conversion of Russia, this is one of Fulton Sheen’s most forgotten yet most important books. In Communism and the Conscience of the West, Sheen explains the problems with society stemming from socialism and communism, which continue
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Promises Fulfilled

Christianity, Islam, and the Bahai Faith

by Nabil I. Hanna ...

Promises Fulfilled examines the promises made in both the Bible and the Koran concerning the coming of the Promised One, and sheds light on the principal objections that prevent Christians and Muslims from accepting the Bahai Faith. The book also discusses some of the verses in the Bible and Koran that are the cause of tension between Christians and Muslims. Such verses may appear to differ on the ... Read more

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Promises Fulfilled examines the promises made in both the Bible and the Koran concerning the coming of the Promised One, and sheds light on the principal objections that prevent Christians and Muslims from accepting the Bahai Faith. The book also discusses some of the verses in the Bible and Koran that are the cause of tension between Christians and Muslims. Such verses may appear to differ on the
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Studies in Jaina History and Culture

Disputes and Dialogues

Edited by Peter Flügel ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Jaina Studies
The last ten years have seen interest in Jainism increasing, with this previously little-known Indian religion assuming a significant place in religious studies.Studies in Jaina History and Culture breaks new ground by investigating the doctrinal differences and debates amongst the Jains rather than presenting Jainism as a seamless whole whose doctrinal core has remained virtually unchanged ... Read more

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The last ten years have seen interest in Jainism increasing, with this previously little-known Indian religion assuming a significant place in religious studies.Studies in Jaina History and Culture breaks new ground by investigating the doctrinal differences and debates amongst the Jains rather than presenting Jainism as a seamless whole whose doctrinal core has remained virtually unchanged
... Read more
Lessons in Love - Love has Power over Evil Session 1

Love, #2

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 2 - Love
Jesus describes what true love is, rather than the world's definition of love, the psychology of evil, and how evil can be overcome by love.Document source filename: 20120219 Lessons In Love - Love Has Power Over Evil S1.This ebook is a transcript of two seminars delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller)on 18th and 19th February 2012 in Dallas, Texas, USA, as part of the Lessons in Love series. ... Read more

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Jesus describes what true love is, rather than the world's definition of love, the psychology of evil, and how evil can be overcome by love.Document source filename: 20120219 Lessons In Love - Love Has Power Over Evil S1.This ebook is a transcript of two seminars delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller)on 18th and 19th February 2012 in Dallas, Texas, USA, as part of the Lessons in Love series.
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Scientific Atheism in East Germany (1963-1990)

How to Turn a Hare into a Lion

by Eva Guigo-Patzelt ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Religion
This book offers an in-depth, archive-based analysis of “scientific atheism”, focused on the development of the field in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Scientific atheism was established as a Soviet import in 1963 at Jena University, with a presence in East German universities, propaganda and politics for nearly 30 years. The chapters explore the sociological work done by scientific ... Read more

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This book offers an in-depth, archive-based analysis of “scientific atheism”, focused on the development of the field in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Scientific atheism was established as a Soviet import in 1963 at Jena University, with a presence in East German universities, propaganda and politics for nearly 30 years. The chapters explore the sociological work done by scientific
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Why Study Religion?

Understanding Humanity's Pursuit of the Divine

by Terry Muck ...

Why Studying Religion Matters in a Pluralistic ContextThis brief primer explains why Christian students should study religion, how they should go about it, and why it is important in our contemporary, pluralistic context. Senior religion scholar Terry Muck introduces the discipline and explains how it can be approached by Christian students. He explores the contemporary significance of studying ... Read more

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Why Studying Religion Matters in a Pluralistic ContextThis brief primer explains why Christian students should study religion, how they should go about it, and why it is important in our contemporary, pluralistic context. Senior religion scholar Terry Muck introduces the discipline and explains how it can be approached by Christian students. He explores the contemporary significance of studying
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Relationship with God - Faith & Prayer Session 4

Relationship With God, #29

by Jesus (AJ Miller), Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) ...

Series Book 29 - Relationship With God
Jesus and Mary describe what truth, will and humility feel like, the science of prayer, and how to engage prayer. This seminar follows on from "Relationship with God - Faith and Prayer Session 1", "Relationship with God - Faith and Prayer Session 2" and "Relationship with God - Faith and Prayer Session 3".Document source filename: 20130623 Relationship With God - Faith & Prayer S4.This ebook is a ... Read more

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Jesus and Mary describe what truth, will and humility feel like, the science of prayer, and how to engage prayer. This seminar follows on from "Relationship with God - Faith and Prayer Session 1", "Relationship with God - Faith and Prayer Session 2" and "Relationship with God - Faith and Prayer Session 3".Document source filename: 20130623 Relationship With God - Faith & Prayer S4.This ebook is a
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Sunday Mass Readings

The thinking behind the Lectionary

by Thomas O'Loughlin ...

Series series Parish Resources
The three-year cycle of Sunday Mass readings is acknowledged to be one of the greatest successes of the Catholic Church's Liturgical reforms after Vatican II and is being used more and more even by non-Catholic congregations.This ebook explains how the cycle for ordinary time works, how it came about, and how to get the most out of the readings at Mass week by week. ... Read more

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The three-year cycle of Sunday Mass readings is acknowledged to be one of the greatest successes of the Catholic Church's Liturgical reforms after Vatican II and is being used more and more even by non-Catholic congregations.This ebook explains how the cycle for ordinary time works, how it came about, and how to get the most out of the readings at Mass week by week.
... Read more
Zecharia Sitchin and the Extraterrestrial Origins of Humanity

by M. J. Evans, Ph.D. ...

An in-depth analysis of Sitchin’s revelations about the Anunnaki, early humanity, and Earth’s future• Examines Sitchin’s research into the Anunnaki arrival on Earth, the lineage of the Nefilim, their space travel technology, and their creation of modern humans• Written by longtime Sitchin friend and colleague M. J. Evans, Ph.D., and draws upon her research and personal discussions with Sitchin• ... Read more

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An in-depth analysis of Sitchin’s revelations about the Anunnaki, early humanity, and Earth’s future• Examines Sitchin’s research into the Anunnaki arrival on Earth, the lineage of the Nefilim, their space travel technology, and their creation of modern humans• Written by longtime Sitchin friend and colleague M. J. Evans, Ph.D., and draws upon her research and personal discussions with Sitchin•
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Ritual Ablution for Women: Taharat un Nisa

by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi ...

Knowing the Islamic rulings regarding monthly periods, or pre- and post-natal bleeding is an essential duty of every Muslim woman. However the lack of a comprehensive resource in English on this subject matter has made access to these laws almost impossible for those who are unfamiliar with Arabic, Persian, or Urdu.This is largely due to the fact that open discussion on this and similar subjects ... Read more

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Knowing the Islamic rulings regarding monthly periods, or pre- and post-natal bleeding is an essential duty of every Muslim woman. However the lack of a comprehensive resource in English on this subject matter has made access to these laws almost impossible for those who are unfamiliar with Arabic, Persian, or Urdu.This is largely due to the fact that open discussion on this and similar subjects
... Read more
A History of the Church in the Middle Ages

by F Donald Logan ...

"Conceptually well organized, stylistically clear, intellectually thoughtful, and pedagogically useful."- Thomas Head, Speculum"For its humane and learned approach to its enormous canvas, as well as for the cogency with which it penetrates at speed to the essentials of a vanished historical epoch, this History of the Church in the Middle Ages deserves a very wide audience indeed."- Barrie Dobson, ... Read more

$93.99 CAD

"Conceptually well organized, stylistically clear, intellectually thoughtful, and pedagogically useful."- Thomas Head, Speculum"For its humane and learned approach to its enormous canvas, as well as for the cogency with which it penetrates at speed to the essentials of a vanished historical epoch, this History of the Church in the Middle Ages deserves a very wide audience indeed."- Barrie Dobson,
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Digging Up Armageddon

The Search for the Lost City of Solomon

by Eric H. Cline ...

A vivid portrait of the early years of biblical archaeology from the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization CollapsedIn 1925, James Henry Breasted, famed Egyptologist and director of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago, sent a team of archaeologists to the Holy Land to excavate the ancient site of Megiddo—Armageddon in the New Testament—which the Bible says was ... Read more

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A vivid portrait of the early years of biblical archaeology from the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization CollapsedIn 1925, James Henry Breasted, famed Egyptologist and director of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago, sent a team of archaeologists to the Holy Land to excavate the ancient site of Megiddo—Armageddon in the New Testament—which the Bible says was
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