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One Nation, Under Gods

A New American History

by Peter Manseau ...

A groundbreaking new look at the story of America.At the heart of the nation's spiritual history are audacious and often violent scenes. But the Puritans and the shining city on the hill give us just one way to understand the United States. Rather than recite American history from a Christian vantage point, Peter Manseau proves that what really happened is worth a close, fresh look.Thomas ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A groundbreaking new look at the story of America.At the heart of the nation's spiritual history are audacious and often violent scenes. But the Puritans and the shining city on the hill give us just one way to understand the United States. Rather than recite American history from a Christian vantage point, Peter Manseau proves that what really happened is worth a close, fresh look.Thomas
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Moral, Believing Animals

Human Personhood and Culture

by Christian Smith ...

What kind of animals are human beings? And how do our visions of the human shape our theories of social action and institutions? In Moral, Believing Animals, Christian Smith advances a creative theory of human persons and culture that offers innovative, challenging answers to these and other fundamental questions in sociological, cultural, and religious theory. Smith suggests that human beings ... Read more

$29.99 USD

What kind of animals are human beings? And how do our visions of the human shape our theories of social action and institutions? In Moral, Believing Animals, Christian Smith advances a creative theory of human persons and culture that offers innovative, challenging answers to these and other fundamental questions in sociological, cultural, and religious theory. Smith suggests that human beings
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The Fathers of the Church, 3rd Edition

by Mike Aquilina ...

We hear the voices of the early Church Fathers even today. Their teachings, their guidance, their insights, and their sacrifice shaped the Catholic Church. They defined the canon of Scripture. They developed our creeds and forms of worship. They defined Christianity's distinctive moral sense.But who were they? What can we learn from their ancient teachings? What can the Fathers teach the 21st ... Read more

$17.99 USD

We hear the voices of the early Church Fathers even today. Their teachings, their guidance, their insights, and their sacrifice shaped the Catholic Church. They defined the canon of Scripture. They developed our creeds and forms of worship. They defined Christianity's distinctive moral sense.But who were they? What can we learn from their ancient teachings? What can the Fathers teach the 21st
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Lance of Longinus -- The Spear of Destiny

The Life and Death of George Smith Patton Jr., #6

by Raymond C. Wilson ...

Series Book 6 - The Life and Death of George Smith Patton Jr.
Beginning in the Middle Ages, the 'Lance of Longinus' -- along with other artifacts of the Crucifixion of Christ -- became the subject of legend, usually noted as a receptacle of mystical power. This 'Spear of Destiny' is so revered for its power in a battle that it remained a sought after weapon by emperors, kings, and generals up until modern times. There are several spears that claim to be the ... Read more

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Beginning in the Middle Ages, the 'Lance of Longinus' -- along with other artifacts of the Crucifixion of Christ -- became the subject of legend, usually noted as a receptacle of mystical power. This 'Spear of Destiny' is so revered for its power in a battle that it remained a sought after weapon by emperors, kings, and generals up until modern times. There are several spears that claim to be the
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The Idolatry of God

Breaking Our Addiction to Certainty and Satisfaction

by Peter Rollins ...

You can’t be satisfied. Life is difficult. You don’t know the secret.Whether readers are devout believers or distant seekers, The Idolatry of God shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with Jesus. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open readers up to a more loving, active manifestation of Christ’s love.In contrast to the ... Read more

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You can’t be satisfied. Life is difficult. You don’t know the secret.Whether readers are devout believers or distant seekers, The Idolatry of God shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with Jesus. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open readers up to a more loving, active manifestation of Christ’s love.In contrast to the
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The Saint and the Sultan

The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace

by Paul Moses ...

An intriguing examination of the extraordinary–and little known meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Islamic leader Sultan Malik Al-Kamil that has strong resonance in today's divided world.For many of us, St. Francis of Assisi is known as a poor monk and a lover of animals. However, these images are sadly incomplete, because they ignore an equally important and more challenging aspect of his ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An intriguing examination of the extraordinary–and little known meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Islamic leader Sultan Malik Al-Kamil that has strong resonance in today's divided world.For many of us, St. Francis of Assisi is known as a poor monk and a lover of animals. However, these images are sadly incomplete, because they ignore an equally important and more challenging aspect of his
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God's Laws - Law of Cause & Effect

God's Laws, #2

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 2 - God's Laws
Jesus describes how the cause for every event that happens in our lives is something within our souls, that all unloving effects have unloving causes, and that we can only change effects if we address the cause.Document source filename: 20111204 Gods Laws - Law Of Cause & Effect.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) on 4th December 2011 in Murgon, Queensland, ... Read more

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Jesus describes how the cause for every event that happens in our lives is something within our souls, that all unloving effects have unloving causes, and that we can only change effects if we address the cause.Document source filename: 20111204 Gods Laws - Law Of Cause & Effect.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) on 4th December 2011 in Murgon, Queensland,
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The Human Soul - The Gift of Free Will Session 1

The Human Soul, #28

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

Series Book 28 - The Human Soul
Jesus and Mary Magdalene outline loving guidelines for the use of our free will, what constitutes an act of violence from God's perspective, and the situations under which it is loving to limit others' free will.Document source filename: 20120421 The Human Soul - The Gift Of Free Will S1.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) and Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) on 21st ... Read more

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene outline loving guidelines for the use of our free will, what constitutes an act of violence from God's perspective, and the situations under which it is loving to limit others' free will.Document source filename: 20120421 The Human Soul - The Gift Of Free Will S1.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered by Jesus (AJ Miller) and Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) on 21st
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The Book of Daniel

by Thomas Nelson ...

Series series The Smart Guide to the Bible Series
When reading the Book of Daniel, you'll be inspired by Daniel's integrity and amazed by his God-given prophecies. Many of these events have already taken place or are now unfolding exactly as predicted. The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Daniel will help you understand and prepare for God's triumphant plan. Learn about:Obeying GodPrioritiesProphecies & ProphetsTrusting GodSpiritual ... Read more

$9.99 USD

When reading the Book of Daniel, you'll be inspired by Daniel's integrity and amazed by his God-given prophecies. Many of these events have already taken place or are now unfolding exactly as predicted. The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Daniel will help you understand and prepare for God's triumphant plan. Learn about:Obeying GodPrioritiesProphecies & ProphetsTrusting GodSpiritual
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The Yoga of Jesus

Understanding the Hidden Teachings of the Gospels

by Paramahansa Yogananda ...

DescriptionIn this remarkable book, Paramahansa Yogananda reveals the hidden yoga of the Gospels and confirms that Jesus, like the ancient sages and masters of the East, not only knew yoga but taught this universal science of God-realization to his closest disciples.Compiled from the author’s highly praised two-volume work, The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You, ... Read more

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DescriptionIn this remarkable book, Paramahansa Yogananda reveals the hidden yoga of the Gospels and confirms that Jesus, like the ancient sages and masters of the East, not only knew yoga but taught this universal science of God-realization to his closest disciples.Compiled from the author’s highly praised two-volume work, The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,
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Thomas Keating

The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic

by Cynthia Bourgeault ...

The first portrait of spiritual luminary Thomas Keating’s remarkable evolution, in the last decades of his life, into a fully realized modern-day Christian mystic.In the first four decades of his life as a Trappist monk, Thomas Keating created a comprehensive, unified psychospiritual pathway leading from healing to holiness and from contemporary psychological wellness to classic mystical sanctity ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The first portrait of spiritual luminary Thomas Keating’s remarkable evolution, in the last decades of his life, into a fully realized modern-day Christian mystic.In the first four decades of his life as a Trappist monk, Thomas Keating created a comprehensive, unified psychospiritual pathway leading from healing to holiness and from contemporary psychological wellness to classic mystical sanctity
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Onward, Christian Soldiers

The Growing Political Power of Catholics and Evangelicals in the United States

by Deal W. Hudson ...

Like a mighty army moves the church of God;Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.We are not divided, all one body we.One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.-- From the nineteenth-century hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers"What keeps America a country of religious practice and traditional values? How has the U.S. avoided suc-cumbing to total secularism? The answer to these ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Like a mighty army moves the church of God;Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.We are not divided, all one body we.One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.-- From the nineteenth-century hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers"What keeps America a country of religious practice and traditional values? How has the U.S. avoided suc-cumbing to total secularism? The answer to these
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A to Z Course in Miracles for Total Beginners

by Lisa Bond ...

"Some of the ideas you will find hard to believe, and others you will find quite startling. This does not matter. You are merely asked to apply the ideas as you are directed to do. You are not asked to judge the ideas at all. It is their use that will give them meaning to you, and will showy you that they are true."The Course in Miracles.The Course in Miracles was written by Helen Schucman and ... Read more

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"Some of the ideas you will find hard to believe, and others you will find quite startling. This does not matter. You are merely asked to apply the ideas as you are directed to do. You are not asked to judge the ideas at all. It is their use that will give them meaning to you, and will showy you that they are true."The Course in Miracles.The Course in Miracles was written by Helen Schucman and
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Shaky Colonialism

The 1746 Earthquake-Tsunami in Lima, Peru, and Its Long Aftermath

by Charles F. Walker ...

Series series a John Hope Franklin Center Book
Contemporary natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina are quickly followed by disagreements about whether and how communities should be rebuilt, whether political leaders represent the community’s best interests, and whether the devastation could have been prevented. Shaky Colonialism demonstrates that many of the same issues animated the aftermath of disasters more than 250 years ago. On ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Contemporary natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina are quickly followed by disagreements about whether and how communities should be rebuilt, whether political leaders represent the community’s best interests, and whether the devastation could have been prevented. Shaky Colonialism demonstrates that many of the same issues animated the aftermath of disasters more than 250 years ago. On
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Islam and the Bible

Why Two Faiths Collide

There are three to four million Muslims living in North America, and that number continues to grow. Practically speaking, it is imperative that Christians know what Muslims believe, so as to better understand how to share the Gospel effectively. David Goldmann offers that practical side in a reader-friendly, non-technical way, complete with a glossary of Islamic terms. Written with a heart for ... Read more

$9.99 USD

There are three to four million Muslims living in North America, and that number continues to grow. Practically speaking, it is imperative that Christians know what Muslims believe, so as to better understand how to share the Gospel effectively. David Goldmann offers that practical side in a reader-friendly, non-technical way, complete with a glossary of Islamic terms. Written with a heart for
... Read more
Religion as Make-Believe

A Theory of Belief, Imagination, and Group Identity

by Neil Van Leeuwen ...

To understand the nature of religious belief, we must look at how our minds process the world of imagination and make-believe.We often assume that religious beliefs are no different in kind from ordinary factual beliefs—that believing in the existence of God or of supernatural entities that hear our prayers is akin to believing that May comes before June. Neil Van Leeuwen shows that, in fact, ... Read more

$22.99 USD

To understand the nature of religious belief, we must look at how our minds process the world of imagination and make-believe.We often assume that religious beliefs are no different in kind from ordinary factual beliefs—that believing in the existence of God or of supernatural entities that hear our prayers is akin to believing that May comes before June. Neil Van Leeuwen shows that, in fact,
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Bible Through the 7 Days of Creation

by Stephen Lim ...

God has an urgent word for His people today so that, like the men of Issachar, we understand the times and know what we should do. What He wants to speak to us is apparent in the Bible when we consider it through the perspective of the 7 Days of Creation.And His word is this - we are fast approaching the end where we will be tested in unprecedented ways. We therefore need to equip ourselves now in ... Read more

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God has an urgent word for His people today so that, like the men of Issachar, we understand the times and know what we should do. What He wants to speak to us is apparent in the Bible when we consider it through the perspective of the 7 Days of Creation.And His word is this - we are fast approaching the end where we will be tested in unprecedented ways. We therefore need to equip ourselves now in
... Read more
Dare to Drop the Pose

by Craig Groeschel ...

Is the REAL you getting lost because the FAKE you is just so annoyingly impressive?“Stepping onto the platform to preach that morning, I admitted to myself that I was not a pastor first, but a regular, scared, insecure, everyday guy whose life had been changed by Jesus. And if Jesus really loved me as I was (I knew He did), then why should I go on trying to be someone I wasn’t?”Why DO we fake it ... Read more

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Is the REAL you getting lost because the FAKE you is just so annoyingly impressive?“Stepping onto the platform to preach that morning, I admitted to myself that I was not a pastor first, but a regular, scared, insecure, everyday guy whose life had been changed by Jesus. And if Jesus really loved me as I was (I knew He did), then why should I go on trying to be someone I wasn’t?”Why DO we fake it
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Hiding Out

A Memoir of Drugs, Deception, and Double Lives

by Tina Alexis Allen ...

“[Hiding Out] brims with drunkenness, sexuality and urgency...a “can’t-put-down” read." — Washington PostActress and playwright Tina Alexis Allen’s audacious and powerful LGBTQ+ memoir unravels her privileged suburban Catholic upbringing that was shaped by her formidable father—a man whose strict religious devotion and dedication to his large family hid a life defined by deep secrets and dangerous ... Read more

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“[Hiding Out] brims with drunkenness, sexuality and urgency...a “can’t-put-down” read." — Washington PostActress and playwright Tina Alexis Allen’s audacious and powerful LGBTQ+ memoir unravels her privileged suburban Catholic upbringing that was shaped by her formidable father—a man whose strict religious devotion and dedication to his large family hid a life defined by deep secrets and dangerous
... Read more
Islamic History

A Very Short Introduction

by Adam J. Silverstein ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Does history matter? This book argues not that history matters, but that Islamic history does. This Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history; the controversies surrounding its study; and the significance that it holds - for Muslims and for non-Muslims alike. Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to twenty first century, the book ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Does history matter? This book argues not that history matters, but that Islamic history does. This Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history; the controversies surrounding its study; and the significance that it holds - for Muslims and for non-Muslims alike. Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to twenty first century, the book
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A Basic Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology

Introducing Beliefs and Practices

by Eve Tibbs ...

Eve Tibbs offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church for Western readers. Tibbs has devoted her career to translating the Orthodox faith to an evangelical audience and has over twenty years of experience teaching this material to students. Assuming no prior knowledge of Orthodox theology, this survey covers the basic ideas of ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Eve Tibbs offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church for Western readers. Tibbs has devoted her career to translating the Orthodox faith to an evangelical audience and has over twenty years of experience teaching this material to students. Assuming no prior knowledge of Orthodox theology, this survey covers the basic ideas of
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Jesus Was a Liberal

Reclaiming Christianity for All

by Scotty McLennan ...

For the millions of people who identify as liberal Christians. In McLennan's bold call to reclaim ownership of Christianity, he advocates a sense of religion based not on doctrinal readings of scripture but on the humanity behind Christ's teachings. He addresses such topics as intelligent design, abortion, same sex marriage, war. torture and much, much more. As he says in the Preface, "We liberal ... Read more

$18.79 USD

For the millions of people who identify as liberal Christians. In McLennan's bold call to reclaim ownership of Christianity, he advocates a sense of religion based not on doctrinal readings of scripture but on the humanity behind Christ's teachings. He addresses such topics as intelligent design, abortion, same sex marriage, war. torture and much, much more. As he says in the Preface, "We liberal
... Read more
My Son and the Afterlife

Conversations from the Other Side

by Elisa Medhus M.D., M.D. ...

Love knows no boundaries—not even death. An emotional journey through a mother’s grief to healing and a doctor’s skepticism to belief—discover the answers that changed one woman’s life forever, and may just change yours, too.Are you not sure of what awaits you after death? Dr. Elisa Medhus wasn’t either, having never believed in life after death. As an accomplished physician, she placed her faith ... Read more

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Love knows no boundaries—not even death. An emotional journey through a mother’s grief to healing and a doctor’s skepticism to belief—discover the answers that changed one woman’s life forever, and may just change yours, too.Are you not sure of what awaits you after death? Dr. Elisa Medhus wasn’t either, having never believed in life after death. As an accomplished physician, she placed her faith
... Read more
Brain Wars

The Scientific Battle Over the Existence of the Mind and the Proof That Will Change the Way We Live Our Lives

by Mario Beauregard ...

In Brain Wars, acclaimed neuroscientist Mario Beauregard reveals compelling new evidence set to provoke a major shift in our understanding of the mind-body debate: research showing that the mind and consciousness are transmitted and filtered through the brain—but are not generated by it.Following his boundary-breaking neuroscience book The Spiritual Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Case for the Existence ... Read more

$10.99 USD

In Brain Wars, acclaimed neuroscientist Mario Beauregard reveals compelling new evidence set to provoke a major shift in our understanding of the mind-body debate: research showing that the mind and consciousness are transmitted and filtered through the brain—but are not generated by it.Following his boundary-breaking neuroscience book The Spiritual Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Case for the Existence
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