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Religion and Governance in England’s Emerging Colonial Empire, 1601–1698

by Haig Z. Smith ...

Series series History (R0)
This open access book explores the role of religion in England's overseas companies and the formation of English governmental identity abroad in the seventeenth century. Drawing on research into the Virginia, East India, Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, New England and Levant Companies, it offers a comparative global assessment of the inextricable links between the formation of English overseas ... Read more

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This open access book explores the role of religion in England's overseas companies and the formation of English governmental identity abroad in the seventeenth century. Drawing on research into the Virginia, East India, Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, New England and Levant Companies, it offers a comparative global assessment of the inextricable links between the formation of English overseas
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Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses

by Ron Rhodes ...

Christians have great news to offer Jehovah's Witnesses. In this revised and updated version of the top-selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies sold), author and Bible expert Ron Rhodes helps readers delve into the Bible and use practical tools to share God's truths with those who come calling.Convenient side-by-side comparisons of the New World ... Read more

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Christians have great news to offer Jehovah's Witnesses. In this revised and updated version of the top-selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies sold), author and Bible expert Ron Rhodes helps readers delve into the Bible and use practical tools to share God's truths with those who come calling.Convenient side-by-side comparisons of the New World
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The Christian World

A Global History

by Martin Marty ...

Series Book 29 - Modern Library Chronicles
In this cogent volume, renowned Christian historian Martin Marty delivers a brief yet sweeping account of Christianity and how it spread from a few believers two thousand years ago to become the world’s largest religion.Comprising nearly one third of the world’s population–more than two billion followers–Christianity is distinctive among major faiths in that it derives both its character and its ... Read more

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In this cogent volume, renowned Christian historian Martin Marty delivers a brief yet sweeping account of Christianity and how it spread from a few believers two thousand years ago to become the world’s largest religion.Comprising nearly one third of the world’s population–more than two billion followers–Christianity is distinctive among major faiths in that it derives both its character and its
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The Little Book of Big Savings

351 Practical Ways to Save Money Now

by Ellie Kay ...

Be richer by this time tomorrowEvery month you spend money in twelve major categories. And at the end of each month, you scratch your head and wonder, Where did it all go?In The Little Book of Big Savings, America’s Financial Expert,® Ellie Kay, will help you uncover the extra cash just waiting to be found in every area of your life. Not only will you never again wonder where your cash went, you ... Read more

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Be richer by this time tomorrowEvery month you spend money in twelve major categories. And at the end of each month, you scratch your head and wonder, Where did it all go?In The Little Book of Big Savings, America’s Financial Expert,® Ellie Kay, will help you uncover the extra cash just waiting to be found in every area of your life. Not only will you never again wonder where your cash went, you
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Reading Jesus

A Writer's Encounter with the Gospels

by Mary Gordon ...

Reading Jesus is a personal journey through the fundamental Biblical stories. As celebrated author Mary Gordon ponders the intense strangeness of a deity in human form, unresolved moral ambiguities within the text, and the problem posed to her as an enlightened reader by the miracle of the Resurrection. What she rediscovers—and reinterprets with her signature candor, intelligence, and ... Read more

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Reading Jesus is a personal journey through the fundamental Biblical stories. As celebrated author Mary Gordon ponders the intense strangeness of a deity in human form, unresolved moral ambiguities within the text, and the problem posed to her as an enlightened reader by the miracle of the Resurrection. What she rediscovers—and reinterprets with her signature candor, intelligence, and
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The Murmuring Deep

Reflections on the Biblical Unconscious

by Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg ...

From one of the most innovative and acclaimed biblical commentators at work today, here is a revolutionary analysis of the intersection between religion and psychoanalysis in the stories of the men and women of the Bible.For centuries scholars and rabbis have wrestled with the biblical narrative, attempting to answer the questions that arise from a plain reading of the text. In The Murmuring Deep, ... Read more

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From one of the most innovative and acclaimed biblical commentators at work today, here is a revolutionary analysis of the intersection between religion and psychoanalysis in the stories of the men and women of the Bible.For centuries scholars and rabbis have wrestled with the biblical narrative, attempting to answer the questions that arise from a plain reading of the text. In The Murmuring Deep,
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Something Needs to Change

An Urgent Call to Make Your Life Count

by David Platt ...

**USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND ECPA BESTSELLER • The author of Radical takes readers on a soul-searching journey through impoverished villages in the Himalayan mountains, daring them to make a difference in a world of urgent need, starting right where they live.“Grippingly vulnerable and unforgettable. I could not put this book down.”—Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts**While leading a ... Read more

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**USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND ECPA BESTSELLER • The author of Radical takes readers on a soul-searching journey through impoverished villages in the Himalayan mountains, daring them to make a difference in a world of urgent need, starting right where they live.“Grippingly vulnerable and unforgettable. I could not put this book down.”—Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts**While leading a
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Counterfeit Kingdom

The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church

by Holly Pivec, R. Douglas Geivett ...

Is there a new reformation happening in the church? It depends on who you ask.The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing new movement of Christians who emphasize signs and wonders, and teach that God is giving new revelation through new apostles and prophets. But is this biblical Christianity?In Counterfeit Kingdom, apologists and NAR experts Holly Pivec and Douglas Geivett ... Read more

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Is there a new reformation happening in the church? It depends on who you ask.The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing new movement of Christians who emphasize signs and wonders, and teach that God is giving new revelation through new apostles and prophets. But is this biblical Christianity?In Counterfeit Kingdom, apologists and NAR experts Holly Pivec and Douglas Geivett
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Atomic Power with God, Thru Fasting and Prayer

by Franklin Hall ...

Atomic Power With God Thru Fasting and Prayer is a short work by the spirited evangelist Franklin Hall. The book describes how prayer during extended fasts can heal the body and soul, and bring practitioners greater spiritual power to exalt and glorify Jesus Christ.Franklin Hall was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, in 1909. Hall's father died when Franklin was only twelve, leaving him distraught with ... Read more

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Atomic Power With God Thru Fasting and Prayer is a short work by the spirited evangelist Franklin Hall. The book describes how prayer during extended fasts can heal the body and soul, and bring practitioners greater spiritual power to exalt and glorify Jesus Christ.Franklin Hall was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, in 1909. Hall's father died when Franklin was only twelve, leaving him distraught with
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The Masnavi, Book Three

by Jalal al-Din Rumi ...

Translated by Jawid Mojaddedi ...

Series Book 3 - Oxford World's Classics
'Your soul each moment struggles hard with death - Think of your faith as though it's your last breath. Your life is like a purse, and night and day Are counters of gold coins you've put away' Rumi is the greatest mystic poet to have written in Persian, and the Masnavi is his masterpiece. Divided into six books and consisting of some 26,000 verses, the poem was designed to convey a message of ... Read more

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'Your soul each moment struggles hard with death - Think of your faith as though it's your last breath. Your life is like a purse, and night and day Are counters of gold coins you've put away' Rumi is the greatest mystic poet to have written in Persian, and the Masnavi is his masterpiece. Divided into six books and consisting of some 26,000 verses, the poem was designed to convey a message of
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Essential Guide to Public Speaking, An

Serving Your Audience with Faith, Skill, and Virtue

by Quentin J. Schultze ...

Whether at a business meeting, church gathering, or social function, most of us will be called upon at some time to speak publicly. As Christians, we are called to speak not only with effectiveness but also in a way that honors God and embodies Christian virtue. In An Essential Guide to Public Speaking, communications expert Quentin J. Schultze encourages readers to become servant speakers who ... Read more

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Whether at a business meeting, church gathering, or social function, most of us will be called upon at some time to speak publicly. As Christians, we are called to speak not only with effectiveness but also in a way that honors God and embodies Christian virtue. In An Essential Guide to Public Speaking, communications expert Quentin J. Schultze encourages readers to become servant speakers who
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Indians

A Brief History of A Civilization

by Namit Arora ...

What do we really know about the Aryan migration theory and why is that debate so hot?Why did the people of Khajuraho carve erotic scenes on their temple walls?What did the monks at Nalanda eat for dinner?Did our ideals of beauty ever prefer dark skin?Indian civilization is an idea, a reality, an enigma. In this riveting book, Namit Arora takes us on an unforgettable journey through 500... ... Read more

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What do we really know about the Aryan migration theory and why is that debate so hot?Why did the people of Khajuraho carve erotic scenes on their temple walls?What did the monks at Nalanda eat for dinner?Did our ideals of beauty ever prefer dark skin?Indian civilization is an idea, a reality, an enigma. In this riveting book, Namit Arora takes us on an unforgettable journey through 500...
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Bad Blood

A Memoir

by Lorna Sage ...

Bestselling author Lorna Sage delivers the tragicomic memoirof her escape from a claustrophobic childhood in post-WWII Britain—and thestory of the weddings and relationships that defined three generations of herfamily—in Bad Blood, an internationalbestseller and the winner of the coveted Whitbread Biography Award. Readers ofbooks like Angela’s Ashes and The Liar’s Club as well as fans ofSage’s own ... Read more

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Bestselling author Lorna Sage delivers the tragicomic memoirof her escape from a claustrophobic childhood in post-WWII Britain—and thestory of the weddings and relationships that defined three generations of herfamily—in Bad Blood, an internationalbestseller and the winner of the coveted Whitbread Biography Award. Readers ofbooks like Angela’s Ashes and The Liar’s Club as well as fans ofSage’s own
... Read more
Bueno, me largo

El Camino de Santiago, el camino más importante de mi vida

by Hape Kerkeling ...

Hape Kerkeling, reconocido humorista y presentador alemán, recorrió casi 800 kilómetros siguiendo el Camino de Santiago. En este libro recoge su experiencia, su consecución de la fuerza purificadora del peregrinaje.«Este viaje es duro y maravilloso. Es un desafío y una invitación. Te deja acabado y vacio. Y te rehace. Te quita toda la fuerza y te la devuelve triplicada.»Hape KerkelingEn una ... Read more

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Hape Kerkeling, reconocido humorista y presentador alemán, recorrió casi 800 kilómetros siguiendo el Camino de Santiago. En este libro recoge su experiencia, su consecución de la fuerza purificadora del peregrinaje.«Este viaje es duro y maravilloso. Es un desafío y una invitación. Te deja acabado y vacio. Y te rehace. Te quita toda la fuerza y te la devuelve triplicada.»Hape KerkelingEn una
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The Truth About - Reincarnation & Spirits

The Truth About, #4

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 4 - The Truth About
Jesus gives an overview of the process of incarnation, the truth about reincarnation, and progression in the spirit world. It includes a channelling by Mary Magdalene, who communicates with spirits who are in the spirit world.Document source filename: 20120805 The Truth About - Reincarnation & Spirits.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) and a channelling by Mary ... Read more

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Jesus gives an overview of the process of incarnation, the truth about reincarnation, and progression in the spirit world. It includes a channelling by Mary Magdalene, who communicates with spirits who are in the spirit world.Document source filename: 20120805 The Truth About - Reincarnation & Spirits.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) and a channelling by Mary
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The Secret History of Lucifer (New Edition)

by Lynn Picknett ...

In her new account of an old religion, Lynn Picknett explains that Lucifer means 'the light bringer' and was a personification of the Morning Star, the planet Venus and its goddess. 'He' was originally 'she' -- a divine representation of love, light and human warmth. The early Christian Church appropriated the name Lucifer, and it became synonymous with darkness and the Devil. Yet many great ... Read more

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In her new account of an old religion, Lynn Picknett explains that Lucifer means 'the light bringer' and was a personification of the Morning Star, the planet Venus and its goddess. 'He' was originally 'she' -- a divine representation of love, light and human warmth. The early Christian Church appropriated the name Lucifer, and it became synonymous with darkness and the Devil. Yet many great
... Read more
Big Ban Theory: Elementary Essence Applied to Boron and Sunflower Diaries 1st, Volume 5

Big Ban Theory, #1

by Rod Island ...

Series Book 1 - Big Ban Theory
The chapters therein republish the old volumes but with sections or portions redacted. So if you were readers who had the old copies of these series downloaded prior to 6/15 of 2014, you have the original copies. Those copies are no longer in print. The versions that would be posted will have information redacted or cut out. While it is disappointing to have to rebuild everything from scratch, it ... Read more

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The chapters therein republish the old volumes but with sections or portions redacted. So if you were readers who had the old copies of these series downloaded prior to 6/15 of 2014, you have the original copies. Those copies are no longer in print. The versions that would be posted will have information redacted or cut out. While it is disappointing to have to rebuild everything from scratch, it
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NIV, Once-A-Day: 31 Days of Wisdom

by Zondervan ...

Series series Once-A-Day
"This 31-day reading from the book of Proverbs from the New International Version of the Bible will speak to your deepest needs as you engage with God’s Word. Practical and insightful, these devotions—written by the staff at trusted ministry Walk Thru the Bible—will fill each day with wisdom and understanding about who God is and what he has intended for the lives of his people. NIV ©2011. The New ... Read more

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"This 31-day reading from the book of Proverbs from the New International Version of the Bible will speak to your deepest needs as you engage with God’s Word. Practical and insightful, these devotions—written by the staff at trusted ministry Walk Thru the Bible—will fill each day with wisdom and understanding about who God is and what he has intended for the lives of his people. NIV ©2011. The New
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Captured By Grace

No One is Beyond the Reach of a Loving God

by David Jeremiah ...

Grace—it’s a stained-glass, impersonal word until it happens to you . . .Until you have been broken beyond belief and need a miracle for your soul. Until you have betrayed a loved one and cannot bring him back. Until you have befriended every darkness and are desperate for the light.That’s when God’s relentless, amazing, very personalized grace finds you.It reached a slave trader onboard a ship ... Read more

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Grace—it’s a stained-glass, impersonal word until it happens to you . . .Until you have been broken beyond belief and need a miracle for your soul. Until you have betrayed a loved one and cannot bring him back. Until you have befriended every darkness and are desperate for the light.That’s when God’s relentless, amazing, very personalized grace finds you.It reached a slave trader onboard a ship
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A la manera de un pastor

Siete principios antiguos para guiar personas productivas

by Kevin Leman, William Pentak ...

Este libro le mostrará al lector, utilizando chispas de humor, cómo dirigir a los colaboradores para que consideren su trabajo más como un llamado que como una actividad remunerada, y muestra a los líderes cómo coordinar, energizar, encender a su fuerza de trabajo y darle a sus empleados un mejor entendimiento respecto a lo que significa una experiencia de trabajo de calidad.Es una poderosa ... Read more

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Este libro le mostrará al lector, utilizando chispas de humor, cómo dirigir a los colaboradores para que consideren su trabajo más como un llamado que como una actividad remunerada, y muestra a los líderes cómo coordinar, energizar, encender a su fuerza de trabajo y darle a sus empleados un mejor entendimiento respecto a lo que significa una experiencia de trabajo de calidad.Es una poderosa
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The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak

Lessons on Faith from Nine Biblical Families

by Shannon Bream ...

God always keeps His promises, but not always in the way we expect….“Have faith” is a phrase we hear all the time. But what does it actually look like to live it out? In The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream examines the lives of biblical women to see how God’s plans can turn our worlds upside down. She tells the story of Jochebed, a mother who took enormous risks to protect ... Read more

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God always keeps His promises, but not always in the way we expect….“Have faith” is a phrase we hear all the time. But what does it actually look like to live it out? In The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream examines the lives of biblical women to see how God’s plans can turn our worlds upside down. She tells the story of Jochebed, a mother who took enormous risks to protect
... Read more
Not In Kansas Anymore

Dark Arts, Sex Spells, Money Magic, and Other Things Your Neighbors Aren’t Telling You

by Christine Wicker ...

Magic has stepped out of the movies, morphed from the pages of fairy tales, and is more present in America today than you might expect. Soccer moms get voodoo head washings in their backyards, young American soldiers send chants toward pagan gods of war, and a seemingly normal family determines that they are in fact elves. National bestselling author and award-winning religion reporter Christine ... Read more

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Magic has stepped out of the movies, morphed from the pages of fairy tales, and is more present in America today than you might expect. Soccer moms get voodoo head washings in their backyards, young American soldiers send chants toward pagan gods of war, and a seemingly normal family determines that they are in fact elves. National bestselling author and award-winning religion reporter Christine
... Read more
A Little History of Religion

by Richard Holloway ...

Series series Little Histories
“For readers in search of a thoughtful, thorough, and approachable survey of the history of religion, this book is an excellent place to start.”—BooklistWritten for those with faith and for those without—and especially for younger readers—A Little History of Religion sweeps us through the story of religion in our world, from the dawn of religious belief to the present.An emphathetic yet discerning ... Read more

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“For readers in search of a thoughtful, thorough, and approachable survey of the history of religion, this book is an excellent place to start.”—BooklistWritten for those with faith and for those without—and especially for younger readers—A Little History of Religion sweeps us through the story of religion in our world, from the dawn of religious belief to the present.An emphathetic yet discerning
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The Jesus Family Tomb

The Discovery, the Investigation, and the Evidence that Could Change History

by Simcha Jacobovici, Charles Pellegrino ...

New York Times Bestseller: The story of what may be the greatest archaeological find of all time—the family tomb of Jesus of Nazareth.Following the accidental bulldozing of a tomb during the building of a housing complex in suburban Jerusalem in 1980, archaeologists from the Israeli Antiquities Authority were immediately called to the scene. Inside, the archaeologists found ten ossuaries—limestone ... Read more

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New York Times Bestseller: The story of what may be the greatest archaeological find of all time—the family tomb of Jesus of Nazareth.Following the accidental bulldozing of a tomb during the building of a housing complex in suburban Jerusalem in 1980, archaeologists from the Israeli Antiquities Authority were immediately called to the scene. Inside, the archaeologists found ten ossuaries—limestone
... Read more

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