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Prayer Is a Place

America's Religious Landscape Observed

by Phyllis Tickle ...

A leading authority on religion and spirituality in America recounts the changes she witnessed from 1992–2004, a period she compares to the tumultuous years of the Reformation and Peri-Reformation in Europe.As the founding editor of the religion department of Publishers Weekly, Phyllis Tickle was a key figure in bringing discussions about religion into the nation’s cultural and intellectual ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

A leading authority on religion and spirituality in America recounts the changes she witnessed from 1992–2004, a period she compares to the tumultuous years of the Reformation and Peri-Reformation in Europe.As the founding editor of the religion department of Publishers Weekly, Phyllis Tickle was a key figure in bringing discussions about religion into the nation’s cultural and intellectual
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Martin Luther

Rebel in an Age of Upheaval

by Heinz Schilling ...

Translated by Rona Johnston ...

No other German has shaped the history of early-modern Europe more than Martin Luther. In this comprehensive and balanced biography we see Luther as a rebel, but not as a lone hero; as a soldier in a mighty struggle for the universal reform of Christianity and its role in the world. The foundation of Protestantism changed the religious landscape of Europe, and subsequently the world, but the ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

No other German has shaped the history of early-modern Europe more than Martin Luther. In this comprehensive and balanced biography we see Luther as a rebel, but not as a lone hero; as a soldier in a mighty struggle for the universal reform of Christianity and its role in the world. The foundation of Protestantism changed the religious landscape of Europe, and subsequently the world, but the
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Wise Women Managing Money

Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting, and More

by Miriam Neff, Valerie Hogan ...

A book by women, for women, about money management.More women than ever have control of capital and are making financial decisions. Yet not every woman has command of the lingo, the underlying principles, or the big-picture perspective of money management. If that describes you, Wise Women Managing Money is here to help.Written by a mother-daughter team, this book is uniquely positioned to come ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

A book by women, for women, about money management.More women than ever have control of capital and are making financial decisions. Yet not every woman has command of the lingo, the underlying principles, or the big-picture perspective of money management. If that describes you, Wise Women Managing Money is here to help.Written by a mother-daughter team, this book is uniquely positioned to come
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The Christian Invention of Time

Temporality and the Literature of Late Antiquity

by Simon Goldhill ...

Series series Greek Culture in the Roman World
Time is integral to human culture. Over the last two centuries people's relationship with time has been transformed through industrialisation, trade and technology. But the first such life-changing transformation – under Christianity's influence – happened in late antiquity. It was then that time began to be conceptualised in new ways, with discussion of eternity, life after death and the end of ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

Time is integral to human culture. Over the last two centuries people's relationship with time has been transformed through industrialisation, trade and technology. But the first such life-changing transformation – under Christianity's influence – happened in late antiquity. It was then that time began to be conceptualised in new ways, with discussion of eternity, life after death and the end of
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When Christians Were Jews (That Is, Now)

Recovering the Lost Jewishness of Christianity with the Gospel of Mark

by Wayne-Danie Berard ...

When Christians Were Jews tells the story of identity rediscovered. Narrating recent biblical scholarship as a story of family strife, Berard recounts how early Christians dissociated from their Jewish origins and reflects on the spiritual loss suffered by Christianity because of this division. He calls Christians to explore “with open mind and heart . . . the Jewishness not only of Jesus but of ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

When Christians Were Jews tells the story of identity rediscovered. Narrating recent biblical scholarship as a story of family strife, Berard recounts how early Christians dissociated from their Jewish origins and reflects on the spiritual loss suffered by Christianity because of this division. He calls Christians to explore “with open mind and heart . . . the Jewishness not only of Jesus but of
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Elders and the Elderhood: In Principle and In Practice

by JACK GAULT ...

This book explores the principles of church leadership that are set out in the New Testament and how they can be applied in practice today in Churches of God.CHAPTER ONE: RULE AND AUTHORITYCHAPTER TWO: ELDERS IN ISRAELCHAPTER THREE: APOSTLES, ELDERS AND PROPHETSCHAPTER FOUR: ELDERS IN EVERY CHURCHCHAPTER FIVE: ELDERS - BISHOPSCHAPTER SIX: THE WORK OF ELDERSCHAPTER SEVEN: THE CARE OF ALL THE ... Read more

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This book explores the principles of church leadership that are set out in the New Testament and how they can be applied in practice today in Churches of God.CHAPTER ONE: RULE AND AUTHORITYCHAPTER TWO: ELDERS IN ISRAELCHAPTER THREE: APOSTLES, ELDERS AND PROPHETSCHAPTER FOUR: ELDERS IN EVERY CHURCHCHAPTER FIVE: ELDERS - BISHOPSCHAPTER SIX: THE WORK OF ELDERSCHAPTER SEVEN: THE CARE OF ALL THE
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La table d'émeraude expliquée par Hortulain

by Hortulain ...

La Table d’émeraude, aussi connue sous le nom de Tabula Smaragdina, est probablement le texte le plus ancien et le plus célèbre présentant l’enseignement d'Hermès Trismégiste, fondateur mythique de l'alchimie. Remontant à une époque lointaine avant notre ère, elle aurait été découverte dans une tombe, gravée sur une tablette d'émeraude.Étant un texte difficile à comprendre pour les non-initiés, ... Read more

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La Table d’émeraude, aussi connue sous le nom de Tabula Smaragdina, est probablement le texte le plus ancien et le plus célèbre présentant l’enseignement d'Hermès Trismégiste, fondateur mythique de l'alchimie. Remontant à une époque lointaine avant notre ère, elle aurait été découverte dans une tombe, gravée sur une tablette d'émeraude.Étant un texte difficile à comprendre pour les non-initiés,
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Season of Change

Seasons of Grace, #3

by Patricia M. Robertson ...

Series Book 3 - Seasons of Grace
The season of Lent challenges us to consciously enter into a process of changing, to let go of selfish attitudes . . . and to grow closer to God!All of life is change and transition. Yet, because change entails an ending and a loss even in the most joyful events, many people find themselves uncomfortable with it.When change confronts us, these meditations can help. Robertson focuses on events that ... Read more

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The season of Lent challenges us to consciously enter into a process of changing, to let go of selfish attitudes . . . and to grow closer to God!All of life is change and transition. Yet, because change entails an ending and a loss even in the most joyful events, many people find themselves uncomfortable with it.When change confronts us, these meditations can help. Robertson focuses on events that
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Dimensions of Baha'i Law

by Roshan Danesh ...

Roshan Danesh has devoted his career to the study of law and religion with a particular focus on the Bahá'í Faith and its central legal text, the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. In this collection of essays--previously published in a variety of academic journals, including the prestigious Journal of Law and Religion--Danesh invites the reader into an exploration of largely unchartered waters. As he states in the ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Roshan Danesh has devoted his career to the study of law and religion with a particular focus on the Bahá'í Faith and its central legal text, the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. In this collection of essays--previously published in a variety of academic journals, including the prestigious Journal of Law and Religion--Danesh invites the reader into an exploration of largely unchartered waters. As he states in the
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Our Divine Double

by Charles M. Stang ...

What if you were to discover that you were not entirely you, but rather one half of a whole, that you had, in other words, a divine double? In the second and third centuries CE, this idea gripped the religious imagination of the Eastern Mediterranean, providing a distinctive understanding of the self that has survived in various forms throughout the centuries, down to the present. Our Divine ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

What if you were to discover that you were not entirely you, but rather one half of a whole, that you had, in other words, a divine double? In the second and third centuries CE, this idea gripped the religious imagination of the Eastern Mediterranean, providing a distinctive understanding of the self that has survived in various forms throughout the centuries, down to the present. Our Divine
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The Satanic Quran

by The Apostle of Satan ...

The Satanic Quran is outlined in five main sections in the order given. Content is below:The IntroductionThe PrefaceSurah Al-Iblis (Chapter: The Despaired)Surah Al-Ighlak (Chapter: The Closing)The Red Jumu'ahThe Red Jumu'ah (explains the why)Procedures and Requirement for PerformingThe Red Jumu'ah (gives the actual steps for the ceremony)Unlike any book before, the Satanic Quran encourages READERS ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

The Satanic Quran is outlined in five main sections in the order given. Content is below:The IntroductionThe PrefaceSurah Al-Iblis (Chapter: The Despaired)Surah Al-Ighlak (Chapter: The Closing)The Red Jumu'ahThe Red Jumu'ah (explains the why)Procedures and Requirement for PerformingThe Red Jumu'ah (gives the actual steps for the ceremony)Unlike any book before, the Satanic Quran encourages READERS
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Blood That Cries Out From the Earth

The Psychology of Religious Terrorism

by James Jones ...

Religious terrorism has become the scourge of the modern world. What causes a person to kill innocent strangers in the name of religion? As both a clinical psychologist and an authority on comparative religion, James W. Jones is uniquely qualified to address this increasingly urgent question. Research on the psychology of violence shows that several factors work to make ordinary people turn "evil. ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Religious terrorism has become the scourge of the modern world. What causes a person to kill innocent strangers in the name of religion? As both a clinical psychologist and an authority on comparative religion, James W. Jones is uniquely qualified to address this increasingly urgent question. Research on the psychology of violence shows that several factors work to make ordinary people turn "evil.
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Leaders Who Last

Sustaining Yourself and Your Ministry

by Margaret J. Marcuson ...

An introduction and guide to “sustainable ministry,” which empowers pastors and church leaders to focus on their inner resources for proactive leadership.Church leadership does not have to be a recipe for burnout. There is an easier way, one that is doable, effective, and sustainable. It is counterintuitive, so help is needed to get it right. In this book, Margaret Marcuson shares her experiences ... Read more

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An introduction and guide to “sustainable ministry,” which empowers pastors and church leaders to focus on their inner resources for proactive leadership.Church leadership does not have to be a recipe for burnout. There is an easier way, one that is doable, effective, and sustainable. It is counterintuitive, so help is needed to get it right. In this book, Margaret Marcuson shares her experiences
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The Little Red Book of Wisdom

Timeless Insights for a Wise and Deliberate Life

by Mark DeMoss ...

The search for wisdom invariably leads us back to the places we've overlooked.The Little Red Book of Wisdom takes the reader on a journey so often sidestepped in favor of the newer, quicker, easier. If you're seeking simplicity in a complicated world, Mark DeMoss's insights will illuminate your path to a wiser and more deliberate way of living. By illuminating the notions of integrity, humility, ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

The search for wisdom invariably leads us back to the places we've overlooked.The Little Red Book of Wisdom takes the reader on a journey so often sidestepped in favor of the newer, quicker, easier. If you're seeking simplicity in a complicated world, Mark DeMoss's insights will illuminate your path to a wiser and more deliberate way of living. By illuminating the notions of integrity, humility,
... Read more
Relationship with God - The Eternal Benefits Session 1

Relationship With God, #18

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 18 - Relationship With God
Jesus gives an introduction to the everlasting benefits of having a relationship with God, including coming to understand love and truth, discovering the truth of the Universe, discovering our soulmate, and healing our emotional injuries and physical problems.Document source filename: 20120616 Relationship With God - The Eternal Benefits S1.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar by Jesus (AJ ... Read more

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Jesus gives an introduction to the everlasting benefits of having a relationship with God, including coming to understand love and truth, discovering the truth of the Universe, discovering our soulmate, and healing our emotional injuries and physical problems.Document source filename: 20120616 Relationship With God - The Eternal Benefits S1.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar by Jesus (AJ
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The Story of Bahaullah

Promised One of All Religions

by Druzelle Cederquist ...

The Story of Bahaullah is an introduction to the Prophet and Founder of the Bahai Faith. Born to Persian nobility in the early nineteenth century, Bahaullah (1817-1892) seemed destined for a life of wealth and ease. Yet from an early age He showed little interest in courtly privileges, preferring to minister to the less fortunate of His native Tehran. Later, He cast aside all considerations of ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

The Story of Bahaullah is an introduction to the Prophet and Founder of the Bahai Faith. Born to Persian nobility in the early nineteenth century, Bahaullah (1817-1892) seemed destined for a life of wealth and ease. Yet from an early age He showed little interest in courtly privileges, preferring to minister to the less fortunate of His native Tehran. Later, He cast aside all considerations of
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NIV, A Guided Tour of the Bible: Excerpts from The Quest Study Bible

The Question and Answer Bible

by Zondervan ...

This unique Zondervan Bible Extract offers daily readings consisting of 180 selected passages, including at least one chapter from each of the Bible’s 66 books. You can read both the chapter and its accompanying question-based notes that clarify the meaning of the Bible text in 15 minutes per day.With a few exceptions, the Biblical material appears in chronological order. You will read the psalms ... Read more

$1.99 CAD

This unique Zondervan Bible Extract offers daily readings consisting of 180 selected passages, including at least one chapter from each of the Bible’s 66 books. You can read both the chapter and its accompanying question-based notes that clarify the meaning of the Bible text in 15 minutes per day.With a few exceptions, the Biblical material appears in chronological order. You will read the psalms
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Pious Fraud: How Religion Has Evolved Throughout History

by Irene McGarvie ...

Most of our modern day religions are based on the premise that God, the creator and boss of the universe (the man in the sky), spoke directly to some prophet explaining the mysteries of life and giving them the rules that we mortals must life by. Each religion believes that their founder got these rules directly from God and that while other religions may have gotten some of it right, theirs is ... Read more

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Most of our modern day religions are based on the premise that God, the creator and boss of the universe (the man in the sky), spoke directly to some prophet explaining the mysteries of life and giving them the rules that we mortals must life by. Each religion believes that their founder got these rules directly from God and that while other religions may have gotten some of it right, theirs is
... Read more
Relationship with God - Understanding Your Emotional Self Session 1

Relationship With God, #27

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

Series Book 27 - Relationship With God
Jesus and Mary Magdalene discuss how our current state is out of harmony with the way that God designed us to be, how to engage God and our soul emotionally to follow the "Way" to God, how most people currently view emotions, how to learn humility in order to become completely emotional, and the benefits of becoming completely emotional.Document source filename: 20140208 Relationship With God - ... Read more

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene discuss how our current state is out of harmony with the way that God designed us to be, how to engage God and our soul emotionally to follow the "Way" to God, how most people currently view emotions, how to learn humility in order to become completely emotional, and the benefits of becoming completely emotional.Document source filename: 20140208 Relationship With God -
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The Origin of the Jews

The Quest for Roots in a Rootless Age

by Steven Weitzman ...

The first major history of the scholarly quest to answer the question of Jewish originsThe Jews have one of the longest continuously recorded histories of any people in the world, but what do we actually know about their origins? While many think the answer to this question can be found in the Bible, others look to archaeology or genetics. Some skeptics have even sought to debunk the very idea ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

The first major history of the scholarly quest to answer the question of Jewish originsThe Jews have one of the longest continuously recorded histories of any people in the world, but what do we actually know about their origins? While many think the answer to this question can be found in the Bible, others look to archaeology or genetics. Some skeptics have even sought to debunk the very idea
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Sigils

Illustrated Guide to The Symbols of Spirit and Thought

by M. B. Jackson ...

Series series Sigils
Sigils are symbols designed for a specific magical purpose. They are symbolic icons that are condensed representations of more complex ideas or information. The Sigil has been reinvented as a Monogram of Thought, a graphic symbol created with the sole purpose of fulfilling the magicians desired outcome as symbols of intent.They were part of our ancestor's pictorial language in an age of symbolic ... Read more

$10.07 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sigils are symbols designed for a specific magical purpose. They are symbolic icons that are condensed representations of more complex ideas or information. The Sigil has been reinvented as a Monogram of Thought, a graphic symbol created with the sole purpose of fulfilling the magicians desired outcome as symbols of intent.They were part of our ancestor's pictorial language in an age of symbolic
... Read more
The Power of the Call

As the True Head of His Church, God Himself Will Lead Your Ministry as You Yield Fully To

by Henry T. Blackaby, Kerry L. Skinner, Henry Brandt ...

Whether you find yourself on the verge of burnout or simply need someone to fan the flames of your faith, take time to experience afresh The Power of the Call. This practical and uplifting guide takes a biblically sound and realistic look at how God provides fully for every need a pastor, or anyone called into the ministry, will face. And it reminds us that success in a church is not what we think ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Whether you find yourself on the verge of burnout or simply need someone to fan the flames of your faith, take time to experience afresh The Power of the Call. This practical and uplifting guide takes a biblically sound and realistic look at how God provides fully for every need a pastor, or anyone called into the ministry, will face. And it reminds us that success in a church is not what we think
... Read more
In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership

Tapping the Wisdom of the World for the Kingdom of God

by Mike Bonem ...

Series Book 58 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Is it possible for church leaders to use biblical and secular leadership concepts in a way that keeps Christ—not the marketplace—at the center of their mission? Drawing on biblical material and business wisdom, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership explores the critical leadership decisions and practices that shape the success of Christian organizations. These decisions are illustrated in ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Is it possible for church leaders to use biblical and secular leadership concepts in a way that keeps Christ—not the marketplace—at the center of their mission? Drawing on biblical material and business wisdom, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership explores the critical leadership decisions and practices that shape the success of Christian organizations. These decisions are illustrated in
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Devoted to Death

Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint

by R. Andrew Chesnut ...

R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans and immigrants in the U.S. Devotees believe the Bony Lady (as she is affectionately called) to be the fastest and most effective ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans and immigrants in the U.S. Devotees believe the Bony Lady (as she is affectionately called) to be the fastest and most effective
... Read more

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