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Forces of Secularity in the Modern World

Volume 1

par Joseph Prud'homme, Stephen Strehle ...

Collections Livre 11 - Washington College Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture
Stephen Strehle is a leading scholar of church/state issues. In this volume, he focuses his rigorous historical analysis and philosophical acumen upon a topic of great interest today and source of cultural wars around the globe—the process of secularization. The book starts with a discussion of early capitalism and how it saw the real world functioning well-enough on its own principles of ... En savoir plus

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Stephen Strehle is a leading scholar of church/state issues. In this volume, he focuses his rigorous historical analysis and philosophical acumen upon a topic of great interest today and source of cultural wars around the globe—the process of secularization. The book starts with a discussion of early capitalism and how it saw the real world functioning well-enough on its own principles of
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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

par Max Weber ...

Skyros Publishing is dedicated to reproducing the finest books ever written and letting readers of all ages experience a classic for the first time or revisit a past favorite.The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is a book written by the German economist Max Weber. The book argues that Puritan ethics and ideas influenced the development of capitalism. ... En savoir plus

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Skyros Publishing is dedicated to reproducing the finest books ever written and letting readers of all ages experience a classic for the first time or revisit a past favorite.The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is a book written by the German economist Max Weber. The book argues that Puritan ethics and ideas influenced the development of capitalism.
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Interview with Jesus & Mary - David Millikan from Channel 7

Interviews with Jesus, #2

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

Collections Livre 2 - Interviews with Jesus
Jesus and Mary Magdalene discuss reincarnation, Jesus' and Mary's first century lives, and the reasons that they have returned to Earth.Document source filename: 20110106 Interview With Jesus and Mary - David Millikan - Informal (Incomplete)This ebook is a transcript of an informal interview that took place between Jesus (AJ Miller), Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck), and David Millikan from Australia's ... En savoir plus

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene discuss reincarnation, Jesus' and Mary's first century lives, and the reasons that they have returned to Earth.Document source filename: 20110106 Interview With Jesus and Mary - David Millikan - Informal (Incomplete)This ebook is a transcript of an informal interview that took place between Jesus (AJ Miller), Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck), and David Millikan from Australia's
... En savoir plus
The Confessions of Saint Augustine

par Saint Augustine ...

Collections series Collins Classics
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Confessions describes Saint Augustine’s conversion to Christianity and is the basis for his reputation as one of Christianity's most influential thinkers. ... En savoir plus

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HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Confessions describes Saint Augustine’s conversion to Christianity and is the basis for his reputation as one of Christianity's most influential thinkers.
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The Radical Question and A Radical Idea

par David Platt ...

Challenge the Status QuoThe Radical Question offers a compelling introduction to Radical’s challenge to the contemporary church. In this concise message, Platt asks, "What is Jesus worth to you?" Then he explores what a commitment to Jesus wouldactually look like in action.The Radical Idea extracts key passages in Radical Together, the follow up to Radical, to show readers that church is not built ... En savoir plus

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Challenge the Status QuoThe Radical Question offers a compelling introduction to Radical’s challenge to the contemporary church. In this concise message, Platt asks, "What is Jesus worth to you?" Then he explores what a commitment to Jesus wouldactually look like in action.The Radical Idea extracts key passages in Radical Together, the follow up to Radical, to show readers that church is not built
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Opus Dei

The Secrets and Scandals of an Influential Organisation

par 50minutes ...

Collections series History
Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of Opus Dei in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Opus Dei. Founded with the mission of promoting Christian values in secular life, Opus Dei began to adopt an increasingly radical viewpoint as the Church tentatively modernised its practices after the Second Vatican Council. ... En savoir plus

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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of Opus Dei in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Opus Dei. Founded with the mission of promoting Christian values in secular life, Opus Dei began to adopt an increasingly radical viewpoint as the Church tentatively modernised its practices after the Second Vatican Council.
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Inheritance

The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World

par Harvey Whitehouse ...

“An insightful and breathtaking exploration of humanity’s evolutionary baggage that explains some of our species’ greatest successes and failures.” —Yuval Noah Harari, author of SapiensThe ancient inheritance that made us who we are—and is now driving us to ruin.Each of us is endowed with an inheritance—a set of evolved biases and cultural tools that shape every facet of our behavior. For ... En savoir plus

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“An insightful and breathtaking exploration of humanity’s evolutionary baggage that explains some of our species’ greatest successes and failures.” —Yuval Noah Harari, author of SapiensThe ancient inheritance that made us who we are—and is now driving us to ruin.Each of us is endowed with an inheritance—a set of evolved biases and cultural tools that shape every facet of our behavior. For
... En savoir plus
The Newest Testament According to San Tronco

par San Daniel ...

When San Tronco walks towards the light, he unwillingly changes into the "Enoch". Slowly but surely, the sleepy Andalusian village changes along with him. Until everyone is in the Enoch and life takes on a completely different meaning. From schizophrenic vintner he becomes a leader. The village will never be the same after that. A story that flawlessly exposes cult formation in all its aspects. ... En savoir plus

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When San Tronco walks towards the light, he unwillingly changes into the "Enoch". Slowly but surely, the sleepy Andalusian village changes along with him. Until everyone is in the Enoch and life takes on a completely different meaning. From schizophrenic vintner he becomes a leader. The village will never be the same after that. A story that flawlessly exposes cult formation in all its aspects.
... En savoir plus
Les religions du monde

Les découvrir, les comprendre et les comparer

par Michel Soriano ...

Collections series ESSAI
L'objectif de cet ouvrage est de découvrir les grandes religions du monde par leurs textes fondateurs et de prendre conscience de leurs influences sur nos sociétés et nos comportements. Michel Soriano met en évidence les principes et les croyances sur lesquelles reposent les religions pour mieux les comprendre et, surtout, pour les comparer. Il y est question de la Bible, du Coran, des Véda, des ... En savoir plus

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L'objectif de cet ouvrage est de découvrir les grandes religions du monde par leurs textes fondateurs et de prendre conscience de leurs influences sur nos sociétés et nos comportements. Michel Soriano met en évidence les principes et les croyances sur lesquelles reposent les religions pour mieux les comprendre et, surtout, pour les comparer. Il y est question de la Bible, du Coran, des Véda, des
... En savoir plus
Fearless Church Fundraising

The Practical and Spiritual Approach to Stewardship

par Charles LaFond ...

Considering how essential fundraising is to ministry, many church leaders remain terrified of asking for or talking about money. Fearless Church Fundraising removes the terror from stewardship, urging leaders to focus on deep spiritual conversion and a clear, compelling mission before they design the pledge cards. In this rich resource part handbook, part workbook, part spiritual guidebook former ... En savoir plus

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Considering how essential fundraising is to ministry, many church leaders remain terrified of asking for or talking about money. Fearless Church Fundraising removes the terror from stewardship, urging leaders to focus on deep spiritual conversion and a clear, compelling mission before they design the pledge cards. In this rich resource part handbook, part workbook, part spiritual guidebook former
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Frequently Asked Questions - Christian Religion Session 1

FAQ, #4

par Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Collections Livre 4 - FAQ
Jesus answers some of the many questions asked about the Christian Religious faith, including; life in the 1st century with Jesus and Mary's friends, having faith in the Bible, different Church based doctrines which Jesus disagrees with (specifically the Trinity), and how Christians generally feel when they pass into the spirit world.Document source filename: 20130304 FAQ - Religion Christian S01 ... En savoir plus

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Jesus answers some of the many questions asked about the Christian Religious faith, including; life in the 1st century with Jesus and Mary's friends, having faith in the Bible, different Church based doctrines which Jesus disagrees with (specifically the Trinity), and how Christians generally feel when they pass into the spirit world.Document source filename: 20130304 FAQ - Religion Christian S01
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Religion at Ground Zero

Theological Responses to Times of Crisis

par Rev Dr Christopher Craig Brittain ...

'The world will never be the same!' How many times have human beings uttered this cry after a tragic event? This book analyzes how such emotive reactions impact on the way religion is understood, exploring theological responses to human tragedy and cultural shock by focusing on reactions to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and 7/7, the two World Wars and the Holocaust, the 2004 South-East Asian ... En savoir plus

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'The world will never be the same!' How many times have human beings uttered this cry after a tragic event? This book analyzes how such emotive reactions impact on the way religion is understood, exploring theological responses to human tragedy and cultural shock by focusing on reactions to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and 7/7, the two World Wars and the Holocaust, the 2004 South-East Asian
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Someone Else’s Saint

How a Scottish Pilgrimage Led to Nova Scotia

par Matthew R. Anderson ...

The Whithorn Way is a 1600-year-old pilgrimage route from the city of Glasgow to the shrine of St. Ninian—a mysterious Celtic saint whose lonely cave still looks out over the waves toward England, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man. When the path was recently revived, pilgrimage scholar Dr. Matthew Anderson gathered the first group of Canadians to walk it.Three years later, Matthew and his wife ... En savoir plus

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The Whithorn Way is a 1600-year-old pilgrimage route from the city of Glasgow to the shrine of St. Ninian—a mysterious Celtic saint whose lonely cave still looks out over the waves toward England, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man. When the path was recently revived, pilgrimage scholar Dr. Matthew Anderson gathered the first group of Canadians to walk it.Three years later, Matthew and his wife
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The Complete Idiot's Concise Guide to the Bible, 3e

par Stan Campbell ...

With this helpful guide, learn more about the Scriptures that serve as the foundation of Christianity, from the birth to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and everything in between. ... En savoir plus

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With this helpful guide, learn more about the Scriptures that serve as the foundation of Christianity, from the birth to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and everything in between.
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The Good Funeral

Death, Grief, and the Community of Care

par Thomas G. Long, Thomas Lynch ...

Two of the most authoritative voices on the funeral industry come together here in one volume to discuss the current state of the funeral. Through their different lensesâ€"one as a preacher and one as a funeral directorâ€"Thomas G. Long and Thomas Lynch alternately discuss several challenges facing "the good funeral," including the commercial aspects that have led many to be suspicious of funeral ... En savoir plus

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Two of the most authoritative voices on the funeral industry come together here in one volume to discuss the current state of the funeral. Through their different lensesâ€"one as a preacher and one as a funeral directorâ€"Thomas G. Long and Thomas Lynch alternately discuss several challenges facing "the good funeral," including the commercial aspects that have led many to be suspicious of funeral
... En savoir plus
Organic Community (ēmersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith)

Creating a Place Where People Naturally Connect

par Joseph R. Myers ...

Collections series ēmersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith
Community is a fundamental life search and one of the key aspects people look for in a congregation. But community can't be forced, controlled, or easily created. The problem, says Joseph R. Myers, is that churches are too focused on developing programs instead of concentrating on environments where community will spontaneously emerge.Organic Community challenges key leaders to become ... En savoir plus

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Community is a fundamental life search and one of the key aspects people look for in a congregation. But community can't be forced, controlled, or easily created. The problem, says Joseph R. Myers, is that churches are too focused on developing programs instead of concentrating on environments where community will spontaneously emerge.Organic Community challenges key leaders to become
... En savoir plus
Women and the Transmission of Religious Knowledge in Islam

par Asma Sayeed ...

Collections series Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization
Asma Sayeed's book explores the history of women as religious scholars from the first decades of Islam through the early Ottoman period. Focusing on women's engagement with hadīth, this book analyzes dramatic chronological patterns in women's hadīth participation in terms of developments in Muslim social, intellectual and legal history. It challenges two opposing views: that Muslim women have been ... En savoir plus

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Asma Sayeed's book explores the history of women as religious scholars from the first decades of Islam through the early Ottoman period. Focusing on women's engagement with hadīth, this book analyzes dramatic chronological patterns in women's hadīth participation in terms of developments in Muslim social, intellectual and legal history. It challenges two opposing views: that Muslim women have been
... En savoir plus
Providence and Power

Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship

par Meir Y. Soloveichik ...

Ever since Plato’s Republic, the study of statecraft has been a staple of Western discourse, and so has the study of particular leaders. Although Jewish scholars, thinkers, and popularizers have contributed notably to this genre, strikingly few have turned their attention to the history of Jewish leaders—that is, leaders specifically of the Jewish people—in particular.And yet there has been no ... En savoir plus

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Ever since Plato’s Republic, the study of statecraft has been a staple of Western discourse, and so has the study of particular leaders. Although Jewish scholars, thinkers, and popularizers have contributed notably to this genre, strikingly few have turned their attention to the history of Jewish leaders—that is, leaders specifically of the Jewish people—in particular.And yet there has been no
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God's Man in the White House

Donald Trump in Modern Christian Prophecy

par Dr James Beverley, PhD ...

Standing in absolute opposition to each other are two distinct groups. One side, who proclaim that he can do nothing right. The other side, who believe he has been particularly selected by God, with a host of unusual skills, for just such a time as this. Both can not be right! And so, a political, moral and spiritual battle is raging in America and around the world about President Donald J. Trump. ... En savoir plus

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Standing in absolute opposition to each other are two distinct groups. One side, who proclaim that he can do nothing right. The other side, who believe he has been particularly selected by God, with a host of unusual skills, for just such a time as this. Both can not be right! And so, a political, moral and spiritual battle is raging in America and around the world about President Donald J. Trump.
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Greek Mysteries

The Archaeology of Ancient Greek Secret Cults

Modifié par Michael B. Cosmopoulos ...

Written by an international team of acknowledged experts, this excellent book studies a wide range of contributions and showcases new research on the archaeology, ritual and history of Greek mystery cults.With a lack of written evidence that exists for the mysteries, archaeology has proved central to explaining their significance and this volume is key to understanding a phenomenon central to ... En savoir plus

$91.99 CAD

Written by an international team of acknowledged experts, this excellent book studies a wide range of contributions and showcases new research on the archaeology, ritual and history of Greek mystery cults.With a lack of written evidence that exists for the mysteries, archaeology has proved central to explaining their significance and this volume is key to understanding a phenomenon central to
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God's Laws - Law of Desire

God's Laws, #8

par Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Collections Livre 8 - God's Laws
Jesus describes the fundamentals of the Law of Desire; how what we desire, we create, how following loving desires results in joy while following unloving desires results in pain, and how fear inhibits desire.Document source filename: 20100221 Gods Laws - Law Of Desire.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) on 21st February 2010 in Buderim, Queensland Australia, as ... En savoir plus

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Jesus describes the fundamentals of the Law of Desire; how what we desire, we create, how following loving desires results in joy while following unloving desires results in pain, and how fear inhibits desire.Document source filename: 20100221 Gods Laws - Law Of Desire.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) on 21st February 2010 in Buderim, Queensland Australia, as
... En savoir plus
The Book of Romans

par Gib Martin ...

Collections series The Smart Guide to the Bible Series
How can we stand firm in our beliefs in a culture that screams, "It's all relative."?Inform and protect yourself by understanding Christianity's greatest truths. The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Romans breaks difficult concepts into easy-to-comprehend bites of knowledge. You'll go verse by verse through the Apostle Paul's overview of theology and reap the eternal rewards of truly knowing ... En savoir plus

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How can we stand firm in our beliefs in a culture that screams, "It's all relative."?Inform and protect yourself by understanding Christianity's greatest truths. The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Romans breaks difficult concepts into easy-to-comprehend bites of knowledge. You'll go verse by verse through the Apostle Paul's overview of theology and reap the eternal rewards of truly knowing
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Jesus' Terrible Financial Advice

Flipping the Tables on Peace, Prosperity, and the Pursuit of Happiness

par John Thornton ...

“Jesus’ advice ruined what I planned to write.”It was the recipe for a great book. John and his wife—both financial experts—had cut their income by 80% to pursue more meaningful lives. Within six years they had two kids, were debt-free, went on several vacations, and doubled their net worth. John was ready to share the biblical principles that made this possible.But he couldn’t. After reviewing ... En savoir plus

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“Jesus’ advice ruined what I planned to write.”It was the recipe for a great book. John and his wife—both financial experts—had cut their income by 80% to pursue more meaningful lives. Within six years they had two kids, were debt-free, went on several vacations, and doubled their net worth. John was ready to share the biblical principles that made this possible.But he couldn’t. After reviewing
... En savoir plus
Monasticism

A Very Short Introduction

par Stephen J. Davis ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice? In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types ... En savoir plus

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Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice? In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types
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