Ancient Book Relevant Faith

Author : Mary Tilma
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781606479506

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Ancient Book Relevant Faith by Mary Tilma Pdf

The Bible is an old book riddled with mistakes and full of myths. Jesus was a good man, a great moral teacher. Those who adhere to these commonly held beliefs are invited to reconsider. Are you a skeptic? The facts presented will challenge you. Do you reject the Bible as untrustworthy and irrelevant? The information in these pages may change your views. Do you believe the Bible but do not know why? You will be equipped with answers. Do you need evidence to believe? You will find it in more than one way. The compelling case for the truthfulness and reliability of the Scriptures and for the credibility of the message dispels the myths about the Bible and about Jesus. In Ancient Book, Relevant Faith you will discover a firm foundation for a faith that gives hope in all circumstances and assurance of God's compassion and unconditional love. Author Bio: Mary Tilma grew up in The Netherlands and immigrated to the United States in 1977. She has a graduate degree in English from the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) and a Master of Arts from Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA. Her belief that the Bible was not trustworthy based on its age, its human authorship, and rejection of the claim to divine inspiration, was turned upside down when she was faced with evidence to the contrary. Her subsequent study of the Scriptures and investigation into the nature of the Bible reinforced her transformed view. She and her husband reside in Pennsylvania.

Author : Robert E. Webber
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780801060298

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Ancient-Future Faith by Robert E. Webber Pdf

In a world marked by relativism, individualism, pluralism, and the transition from a modern to a postmodern worldview, evangelical Christians must find ways to re-present the historic faith. In his provocative new work, Ancient-Future Faith, Robert E. Webber contends that present-day evangelicalism is a product of modernity. Allegiance to modernity, he argues, must be relinquished to free evangelicals to become more consistently historic. Empowerment to function in our changing culture will be found by adapting the classical tradition to our postmodern time. Webber demonstrates the implications in the key areas of church, worship, spirituality, evangelism, nurture, and mission. Webber writes, The fundamental concern of Ancient-Future Faith is to find points of contact between classical Christianity and postmodern thought. Classical Christianity was shaped in a pagan and relativistic society much like our own. Classical Christianity was not an accommodation to paganism but an alternative practice of life. Christians in a postmodern world will succeed, not by watering down the faith, but by being a counter cultural community that invites people to be shaped by the story of Israel and Jesus. A substantial appendix explores the development of authority in the early church, an important issue for evangelicals in a society that shares many features with the Roman world of early Christians. Students, professors, pastors, and laypeople concerned with the churchs effective response to a postmodern world will benefit from this paradigmatic volume. Informative tables and extensive bibliographies enhance the books educational value. - Amazon.

Author : Kyriacos C. Markides
Publisher : Image
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2002-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780385500920

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The Mountain of Silence by Kyriacos C. Markides Pdf

An acclaimed expert in Christian mysticism travels to a monastery high in the Trodos Mountains of Cyprus and offers a fascinating look at the Greek Orthodox approach to spirituality that will appeal to readers of Carlos Castaneda. In an engaging combination of dialogues, reflections, conversations, history, and travel information, Kyriacos C. Markides continues the exploration of a spiritual tradition and practice little known in the West he began in Riding with the Lion. His earlier book took readers to the isolated peninsula of Mount Athos in northern Greece and into the group of ancient monasteries. There, in what might be called a “Christian Tibet,” two thousand monks and hermits practice the spiritual arts to attain a oneness with God. In his new book, Markides follows Father Maximos, one of Mount Athos’s monks, to the troubled island of Cyprus. As Father Maximos establishes churches, convents, and monasteries in this deeply divided land, Markides is awakened anew to the magnificent spirituality of the Greek Orthodox Church. Images of the land and the people of Cyprus and details of its tragic history enrich the Mountain of Silence. Like the writings of Castaneda, the book brilliantly evokes the confluence of an inner and outer journey. The depth and richness of its spiritual message echo the thoughts and writings of Saint Francis of Assisi and other great saints of the Church as well. The result is a remarkable work–a moving, profoundly human examination of the role and the power of spirituality in a complex and confusing world.

Author : Alexandra Schmalzbach,Sarah Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1944967885

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101 Orthodox Saints by Alexandra Schmalzbach,Sarah Wright Pdf

Did you know there was a saint who used a dogsled for transportation? Or a saint who turned down a marriage proposal from the Roman emperor? How about the saint who jumped from building to building during a siege to bring the Eucharist to his parishioners? Discover all of these stories and more in 101 Orthodox Saints. Written for children and those with a childlike curiosity, this visual encyclopedia will enhance your family's understanding and celebration of the saints of the Church. Each page is filled with illustrations, icons, graphics, and fascinating facts about the martyrs, monks, and mothers who boldly lived out their Faith to the glory of God.From Ancient Faith Publishing, your source for books on Orthodox Christianity.

Author : Summer Kinard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Church work with people with disabilities
ISBN : 1944967613

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Of Such is the Kingdom by Summer Kinard Pdf

Disability is not a boundary to holiness, because God is with us. But it can sometimes be an obstacle to full participation in the life of the Church, simply because many do not understand what is needed to help people with disabilities overcome any physical, mental, or interpersonal challenges they may face in church and in leading an Orthodox Christian life. This book addresses the question from theological, practical, and experiential perspectives, giving individuals and families with disabilities the opportunity to voice their needs and suggest some things the rest of us can do to make them welcome in the household of God.

Author : John Sarantakis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1944967583

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Anthony, the Great by John Sarantakis Pdf

It's hard not getting what we want. It's hard not doing what we want. It's hard . . . eating Brussels sprouts! For Anthony, some lessons are BIGGER than others. Fortunately he has some help along the way. Join Anthony and his favorite stuffed animal, Mikey, as they learn about the power of prayer, the importance of our spiritual struggles, and ultimately, the love of God. A picture book for children from 2 to 10 years old.

Author : Stephen M. Barr
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780268158057

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Modern Physics and Ancient Faith by Stephen M. Barr Pdf

A considerable amount of public debate and media print has been devoted to the “war between science and religion.” In his accessible and eminently readable new book, Stephen M. Barr demonstrates that what is really at war with religion is not science itself, but a philosophy called scientific materialism. Modern Physics and Ancient Faith argues that the great discoveries of modern physics are more compatible with the central teachings of Christianity and Judaism about God, the cosmos, and the human soul than with the atheistic viewpoint of scientific materialism. Scientific materialism grew out of scientific discoveries made from the time of Copernicus up to the beginning of the twentieth century. These discoveries led many thoughtful people to the conclusion that the universe has no cause or purpose, that the human race is an accidental by-product of blind material forces, and that the ultimate reality is matter itself. Barr contends that the revolutionary discoveries of the twentieth century run counter to this line of thought. He uses five of these discoveries—the Big Bang theory, unified field theories, anthropic coincidences, Gödel’s Theorem in mathematics, and quantum theory—to cast serious doubt on the materialist’s view of the world and to give greater credence to Judeo-Christian claims about God and the universe. Written in clear language, Barr’s rigorous and fair text explains modern physics to general readers without oversimplification. Using the insights of modern physics, he reveals that modern scientific discoveries and religious faith are deeply consonant. Anyone with an interest in science and religion will find Modern Physics and Ancient Faith invaluable.

Author : Gerald L. Sittser
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493419982

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Resilient Faith by Gerald L. Sittser Pdf

In our Western, post-Christendom society, much of Christianity's cultural power, privilege, and influence has eroded. But all is not lost, says bestselling author Gerald Sittser. Although the church is concerned and sobered by this cultural shift, it is also curious and teachable. Sittser shows how the early church offers wisdom for responding creatively to the West's increasing secularization. The early Christian movement was surprisingly influential and successful in the Roman world, and so different from its two main rivals--traditional religion and Judaism--that Rome identified it as a "third way." Early Christians immersed themselves in the empire without significant accommodation to or isolation from the culture. They confessed Jesus as Lord and formed disciples accordingly, which helped the church grow in numbers and influence. Sittser explores how Christians today can learn from this third way and respond faithfully, creatively, and winsomely to a world that sees Christianity as largely obsolete. Each chapter introduces historical figures, ancient texts, practices, and institutions to explain and explore the third way of the Jesus movement, which, surprising everyone, changed the world.

Author : George Thornton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1942572719

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The Radical Book for Kids by George Thornton Pdf

"The Gospel story for kids" -- p. 4 of cover.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861016

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Revelation by Anonim Pdf

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Author : Riemer Roukema
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110663914

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Micah in Ancient Christianity by Riemer Roukema Pdf

What happened when the writing of the Old Testament prophet Micah from the 8th century BCE was read and interpreted by Christians in the 1st to 5th century BCE? This research meticulously describes data from patristic commentaries and other ancient Christian works in Greek and Latin, as well as the remains of Gnostic receptions of Micah, and it analyses the interpretative strategies that were adopted. Attention is paid to the partial retrieval of Origen’s Commentary on Micah, which is lost nowadays, but was used by later Christian authors, especially Jerome. This work includes the ancient delimitation of the Septuagint version and patristic observations on the meaning of particular terms. Other aspects are the liturgical readings from Micah’s book up to the Middle Ages, its use in Christ’s complaints about Israel on Good Friday (the Improperia), and a rabbinic tradition about Jesus quoting Micah. It is noted whenever patristic authors implicitly use or explicitly quote Jewish interpretations, many of which are supplied with parallels in contemporaneous or medieval Jewish works. This first comprehensive survey of the ancient Christian reception and interpretation of Micah is a valuable tool for Biblical scholars and historians.

Author : Andrew Stephen Damick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Church history
ISBN : 1944967249

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Bearing God by Andrew Stephen Damick Pdf

St. Ignatius, first-century Bishop of Antioch, called the "God-bearer," is one of the earliest witnesses to the truth of Christ and the nature of the Christian life. Tradition tells us that as a small child, Ignatius was singled out by Jesus Himself as an example of the childlike faith all Christians must possess (see Matthew 18:1-4). In Bearing God, Fr. Andrew Damick recounts the life of this great pastor, martyr, and saint, and interprets for the modern reader five major themes in the pastoral letters he wrote: martyrdom, salvation in Christ, the bishop, the unity of the Church, and the Eucharist.

Author : Valentino Gasparini,Maik Patzelt,Rubina Raja,Anna-Katharina Rieger,Jörg Rüpke,Emiliano Urciuoli
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110557947

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Lived Religion in the Ancient Mediterranean World by Valentino Gasparini,Maik Patzelt,Rubina Raja,Anna-Katharina Rieger,Jörg Rüpke,Emiliano Urciuoli Pdf

The Lived Ancient Religion project has radically changed perspectives on ancient religions and their supposedly personal or public character. This volume applies and further develops these methodological tools, new perspectives and new questions. The religious transformations of the Roman Imperial period appear in new light and more nuances by comparative confrontation and the integration of many disciplines. The contributions are written by specialists from a variety of disciplinary contexts (Jewish Studies, Theology, Classics, Early Christian Studies) dealing with the history of religion of the Mediterranean, West-Asian, and European area from the (late) Hellenistic period to the (early) Middle Ages and shaped by their intensive exchange. From the point of view of their respective fields of research, the contributors engage with discourses on agency, embodiment, appropriation and experience. They present innovative research in four fields also of theoretical debate, which are “Experiencing the Religious”, “Switching the Code”, „A Thing Called Body“ and “Commemorating the Moment”.

Author : Robert Turcan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136058509

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The Gods of Ancient Rome by Robert Turcan Pdf

First published in 2001. This is a vivid account of what their gods meant to the Romans from archaic times to late antiquity, and an exploration of the rites and rituals connected to them. After an extensive introduction into the nature of classical religion, the book is divided into three pain main parts: religions of the family and land; religions of the city; and religions of the empire. The book ends with the rise and impact Christianity. Using archaeological and epigraphic evidence, and drawling extensively on a wide range of relevant literary material, this book is ideally suited for undergraduate courses in the history of Rome and its religions. Its urbane style and lightly worn scholarship will broaden its appeal to the large number of non-academic readers with a serious interest in the classical world.

Author : S. M. Mayo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Bible
ISBN : NWU:35556001506757

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The Relevance of the Old Testament for the Christian Faith by S. M. Mayo Pdf