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The Pauline Epistles

by David A. Ackerman ...

Many readers may agree with Peter in his second epistle, that Paul’s letters are “hard to understand” and easily distort (3:15-16, NIV). But as David Ackerman in this latest Reading and Interpreting the Bible volume expertly shows, a proper approach to interpretation will yield rich rewards. Ackerman introduces readers to the social world of Paul, his life, and his mission. The reader learns about ... Read more

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Many readers may agree with Peter in his second epistle, that Paul’s letters are “hard to understand” and easily distort (3:15-16, NIV). But as David Ackerman in this latest Reading and Interpreting the Bible volume expertly shows, a proper approach to interpretation will yield rich rewards. Ackerman introduces readers to the social world of Paul, his life, and his mission. The reader learns about
... Read more
Transformation in Christ

Paul’s Experience of the Divine Mystery

by David A. Ackerman ...

Although Paul used language similar to the religions and cultures of his time, he had a unique understanding of the "mystery" of God. The once-hidden plan of God was revealed and fulfilled in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Saul of Tarsus experienced a fundamental change when he encountered the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. This vision gave him new direction and purpose and profoundly ... Read more

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Although Paul used language similar to the religions and cultures of his time, he had a unique understanding of the "mystery" of God. The once-hidden plan of God was revealed and fulfilled in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Saul of Tarsus experienced a fundamental change when he encountered the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. This vision gave him new direction and purpose and profoundly
... Read more
Lo, I Tell You a Mystery

Cross, Resurrection, and Paraenesis in the Rhetoric of 1 Corinthians

by David A. Ackerman ...

Series Book 54 - Princeton Theological Monograph Series
"The divine mystery, as interpreted by Paul, offers transformation. The believer who identifies with the death and resurrection of Christ by putting to death the old way of life (Rom 6:5-11; Gal 2:20) enters into a new sphere of influence characterized by intimate fellowship with Christ. One who is in this sphere is free from the snare of Adam and the world and is no longer bound by the power of ... Read more

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"The divine mystery, as interpreted by Paul, offers transformation. The believer who identifies with the death and resurrection of Christ by putting to death the old way of life (Rom 6:5-11; Gal 2:20) enters into a new sphere of influence characterized by intimate fellowship with Christ. One who is in this sphere is free from the snare of Adam and the world and is no longer bound by the power of
... Read more
Beyond the Lectionary

A Year of Alternatives to the Revised Common Lectionary

by David Ackerman ...

Beyond the Lectionary gives preachers a new year of Biblical texts that are not found on Sundays (or other mainline Protestant holy days) in the three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. It provides readings from the Hebrew Bible, Psalms, Epistles/New Testament and Gospels for each Sunday of the liturgical year, along with several midweek observances. The texts have been selected with an ... Read more

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Beyond the Lectionary gives preachers a new year of Biblical texts that are not found on Sundays (or other mainline Protestant holy days) in the three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. It provides readings from the Hebrew Bible, Psalms, Epistles/New Testament and Gospels for each Sunday of the liturgical year, along with several midweek observances. The texts have been selected with an
... Read more
Sanctuary

The Preservation Issue

by Peter Straub, Martine Bellen, Rick Moody, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, Mary Caponegro, Brian Evenson, Peter Gizzi, Robert Kelly, Ann Lauterbach, Howard Norman, Karen Russell, Joanna Scott, David Shields, John Edgar Wideman, Diane Ackerman, Dinaw Mengestu ...

Series Book 70 - Conjunctions
Exploring the myriad ways in which we go about preserving what might otherwise be forfeited.Whether trained specialists or lay people who care about something, preservationists come from every stratum of life. The archivist, the linguist, the local town historian. The paleontologist, the heirloom seed-saver, the family photographer, the Monuments Men. Old two-by-two Noah and taxonomist Linnaeus. ... Read more

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Exploring the myriad ways in which we go about preserving what might otherwise be forfeited.Whether trained specialists or lay people who care about something, preservationists come from every stratum of life. The archivist, the linguist, the local town historian. The paleontologist, the heirloom seed-saver, the family photographer, the Monuments Men. Old two-by-two Noah and taxonomist Linnaeus.
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The Public Work of Rhetoric

Citizen-Scholars and Civic Engagement

Edited by John M. Ackerman, David J. Coogan ...

Series series Studies in Rhetoric & Communication
Compelling case studies and criticism of rhetorical practices aimed at social changeThe Public Work of Rhetoric presents the art of rhetorical techné as a contemporary praxis for civic engagement and social change, which is necessarily inclusive of people inside and outside the academy. In this provocative call to action, editors John M. Ackerman and David J. Coogan, along with seventeen other ... Read more

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Compelling case studies and criticism of rhetorical practices aimed at social changeThe Public Work of Rhetoric presents the art of rhetorical techné as a contemporary praxis for civic engagement and social change, which is necessarily inclusive of people inside and outside the academy. In this provocative call to action, editors John M. Ackerman and David J. Coogan, along with seventeen other
... Read more
Human Well-Being and Economic Goals

Edited by Frank Ackerman, David Kiron, Neva R. Goodwin, Jonathan Harris, Kevin Gallagher ...

Series series Frontier Issues in Economic Thought
What are the ends of economic activity? According to neoclassical theory, efficient interaction of the profit-maximizing "ideal producer" and the utility-maximizing "ideal consumer" will eventually lead to some sort of social optimum. But is that social optimum the same as human well-being? Human Well-Being and Economic Goals addresses that issue, considering such questions as:Does the ... Read more

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What are the ends of economic activity? According to neoclassical theory, efficient interaction of the profit-maximizing "ideal producer" and the utility-maximizing "ideal consumer" will eventually lead to some sort of social optimum. But is that social optimum the same as human well-being? Human Well-Being and Economic Goals addresses that issue, considering such questions as:Does the
... Read more
The Consumer Society

Edited by Neva R. Goodwin, Frank Ackerman, David Kiron ...

Series series Frontier Issues in Economic Thought
The developed countries, particularly the United States, consume a disproportionate share of the world's resources, yet high and rising levels of consumption do not necessarily lead to greater satisfaction, security, or well-being, even for affluent consumers.The Consumer Society provides brief summaries of the most important and influential writings on the environmental, moral, and social ... Read more

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The developed countries, particularly the United States, consume a disproportionate share of the world's resources, yet high and rising levels of consumption do not necessarily lead to greater satisfaction, security, or well-being, even for affluent consumers.The Consumer Society provides brief summaries of the most important and influential writings on the environmental, moral, and social
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Great Is Thy Faithfulness

365 Devotions from Our Daily Bread

by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Dave Branon, Bill Crowder, Anne Cetas, David McCasland, Julie Ackerman Link, Marvin Williams, Joseph M. Stowell, Mart DeHaan ...

Find "strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow" with this collection of Our Daily Bread meditations called Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Each page contains a short, easy-to-read devotional that includes a story, Scripture, and inspirational quote that remind you of God's provision and faithfulness. Start each morning or end every evening with these faith-building devotions that encourage you ... Read more

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Find "strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow" with this collection of Our Daily Bread meditations called Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Each page contains a short, easy-to-read devotional that includes a story, Scripture, and inspirational quote that remind you of God's provision and faithfulness. Start each morning or end every evening with these faith-building devotions that encourage you
... Read more
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Miniature, The

From their pens to your ears, genius in every story

by J Y Ackerman ...

Narrated by David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

24 min

The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is J Y Ackerman. ... Read more

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The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is J Y Ackerman.
... Read more
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Inside the Minds of Murderers That AREN'T Rodion Raskolnikov

The name that first comes to mind isn't always the best

by Edgar Allan Poe, Leo Tolstoy, Edith Nesbit, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ambrose Bierce, J Y Ackerman ...

Narrated by William Dufris, David Shaw-Parker, Richard Mitchley ...

Unabridged

3 hours 16 min

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit.Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured ... Read more

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In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit.Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured
... Read more
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3 Stories About Deadly Feuds

A trio of classic tales perfect for a commute, walk or quiet night in

by Saki, Bret Harte, J Y Ackerman ...

Narrated by David Shaw-Parker, Christopher Ragland, Ghizela Rowe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

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There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says
... Read more

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