Christ And The Common Life

Author : Luke Bretherton
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467456432

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Christ and the Common Life by Luke Bretherton Pdf

In Christ and the Common Life Luke Bretherton provides an introduction to historical and contemporary theological reflection on politics and opens up a compelling vision for a Christian commitment to democracy. In dialogue with Scripture and various traditions, Bretherton examines the dynamic relationship between who we are in relation to God and who we are as moral and political animals. He addresses fundamental political questions about poverty and injustice, forming a common life with strangers, and handling power constructively. And through his analysis of debates concerning, among other things, race, class, economics, the environ­ment, and interfaith relations, he develops an innovative political theology of democracy as a way through which Christians can speak and act faithfully within our current context. Read as a whole, or as stand-alone chapters, the book guides readers through the political landscape and identifies the primary vocabulary, ideas, and schools of thought that shape Christian reflection on politics in the West. Ideal for the classroom, Christ and the Common Life equips students to understand politics and its positive and negative role in fostering neighbor love.

Author : Luke Bretherton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444357691

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Christianity and Contemporary Politics by Luke Bretherton Pdf

Congratulations to Luke Bretherton on winning the 2013 Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing for Christianity and Contemporary Politics! Relations between religious and political spheres continue to stir passionate debates on both sides of the Atlantic. Through a combination of theological reflection and empirical case studies, Bretherton succeeds in offering timely and invaluable insights into these crucial issues facing 21st century societies. Explores the relationship between Christianity and contemporary politics through case studies of faith-based organizations, Christian political activism and welfare provision in the West; these case studies assess initiatives including community organizing, fair trade, and the sanctuary movement Offers an insightful, informative account of how Christians can engage politically in a multi-faith, liberal democracy Integrates debates in political theology with inter-disciplinary analysis of policy and practice regarding religious social, political and economic engagement in the USA, UK, and continental Europe Reveals how Christians can help prevent the subversion of the church – and even of politics itself – by legal, bureaucratic, and market mechanisms, rather than advocating withdrawal or assimilation Engages with the intricacies of contemporary politics whilst integrating systematic and historical theological reflection on political and economic life

Author : Fulton J. Sheen
Publisher : Image
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1977-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780385132206

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Life of Christ by Fulton J. Sheen Pdf

Widely proclaimed a classic work of Christian faith, Life of Christ has been hailed as the most eloquent of Fulton J. Sheen's many books. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and moving recounting of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ, and a passionate portrait of the God-Man, the teacher, the healer, and, most of all, the Savior, whose promise has sustained humanity for two millenia. With his customary insight and reverence, Sheen interprets the Scripture and describes Christ not only in historical perspective but also in exciting and contemporary terms -- seeing in Christ's life both modern parallels and timeless lessons. His thoughtful, probing analysis provides new insight into well-known Gospel events. An appealing blend of philosophy, history, and biblical exegesis, from the best-known and most-loved American Catholic leader of the twentieth century, Life of Christ has long been a source of inspiration and guidance. For those seeking to better understand the message of Jesus Christ, this vivid retelling of the greatest story ever lived is a must-read.

Author : Curtis Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 194353943X

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Life in the Body of Christ by Curtis Thomas Pdf

This books seeks to provide practical ways in which members can better serve their congregations and, ultimately, be better servants of our Lord.

Author : William Caferro
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1990-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780271071374

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Broken Lights and Mended Lives by William Caferro Pdf

A discussion by a broadly respected authority of the complicated relationship between theology and ordinary life in the early church. The first section of the book scrutinizes theology with a view to understanding its bearing upon Christian understandings of life (the theological “stories” of Irenaeus, Gregory of Nyssa, and Augustine). The second section examines aspects of ordinary life and explores how Christians related them to religious ideas (the family, hospitality, citizenship, monasticism, and attitudes toward the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West). This very learned piece of work, which reflects lengthy study of original texts as well as of the current and important secondary literature, is distinctive because it does not conform to the present reigning ideology: The author writes as a convinced Christian thinker. He believes that there is no such thing as a purely detached observer and that the best way of being critical and fair is to make no secret of one’s presuppositions, but to face them so as to be able to discount them when necessary. This quality makes the work interesting and suggestive. The book is of importance to scholars and theologians and to all concerned with the early church.

Author : Charles Gutenson
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587432873

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Christians and the Common Good by Charles Gutenson Pdf

Shows how we can move from polarizing politics to constructive social involvement by first considering how God intends for us to live together.

Author : J. I. Packer,Joel Scandrett,Anglican Church in North America
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433566806

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To Be a Christian by J. I. Packer,Joel Scandrett,Anglican Church in North America Pdf

Catechesis is an ancient practice of Christian disciple making that uses a simple question-and-answer format to instruct new believers and church members in the core beliefs of Christianity. To Be a Christian, by J. I. Packer and a team of other Anglican leaders, was written to renew this oft-forgotten tradition for today’s Christians. With over 360 questions and answers, plus Scripture references to support each teaching, this catechism covers the full range of Christian doctrine and life, drawing from the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and other important doctrinal summaries. Clear, concise, and conversational, this resource was written for all believers who seek to be grounded more deeply in the truth of God’s Word.

Author : Nils Ehrenström
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015035853186

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Christian Faith and the Common Life by Nils Ehrenström Pdf

Author : U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher : Image
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307953704

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Catechism of the Catholic Church by U.S. Catholic Church Pdf

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

Author : Robert William Dale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : OXFORD:590280928

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Laws of Christ for Common Life by Robert William Dale Pdf

Author : Albert Hyma
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592446827

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The Brethren of the Common Life by Albert Hyma Pdf

The Brethren of the Common Life was a religious organization in the Netherlands founded by Gerhard Groot in the last quarter of the fourteenth century. Groot was a lay preacher who spoke out against corruption and declining spirituality within the Church. The majority of the Brethren were laymen who devoted themselves to doing charitable work, nursing the sick, studying and teaching the Scriptures, and copying religious and inspirational works. They founded a number of schools that became famous for their high standards of learning. Many famous men attended their schools, including Nicholas of Cusa, Thomas a Kempis, and Erasmus, all of whom studied at the Brethren's school at Deventer. The Brethren's undogmatic form of piety became known as the 'devotio moderna' or 'new devotion' - a form which some historians have argued helped to pave the road for the Protestant Reformation.

Author : Julia Gatta
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819233110

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Life in Christ by Julia Gatta Pdf

With its great heritage from English mystics, the Episcopal Church has been “spiritual” since before it was trendy, and modern Episcopalians have been in the forefront of exploring practices beyond Anglican boundaries. Yet, perhaps only rarely do they grasp the implications of the theology embedded in these practices or in the liturgies of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, which has shaped Episcopalians in this country with its emphasis on baptismal spirituality and the centrality of the Eucharist. Julia Gatta wants to change that with her book, Life in Christ. Applying her years of experience as pastor and spiritual director combined with her study of the spiritual wisdom of the past, she explores common Christian practices and their underlying theology through an Episcopal lens. In the tradition of Esther de Waal, Martin Smith, and Martin Thornton, with particular reference to scripture, The Book of Common Prayer, and the wisdom of the Christian spiritual tradition, she illuminates methods readers may already be practicing and provides insight and guidance to ones that may be new to them.

Author : Rowan A. Greer,William Caferro
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780271030159

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Broken Lights and Mended Lives by Rowan A. Greer,William Caferro Pdf

A discussion by a broadly respected authority of the complicated relationship between theology and ordinary life in the early church. The first section of the book scrutinizes theology with a view to understanding its bearing upon Christian understandings of life (the theological &“stories&” of Irenaeus, Gregory of Nyssa, and Augustine). The second section examines aspects of ordinary life and explores how Christians related them to religious ideas (the family, hospitality, citizenship, monasticism, and attitudes toward the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West). & This very learned piece of work, which reflects lengthy study of original texts as well as of the current and important secondary literature, is distinctive because it does not conform to the present reigning ideology: The author writes as a convinced Christian thinker. He believes that there is no such thing as a purely detached observer and that the best way of being critical and fair is to make no secret of one&’s presuppositions, but to face them so as to be able to discount them when necessary. This quality makes the work interesting and suggestive. The book is of importance to scholars and theologians and to all concerned with the early church.

Author : Lionel Spencer Thornton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Christian life
ISBN : PSU:000014792502

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The Common Life in the Body of Christ by Lionel Spencer Thornton Pdf

Author : Ross Fuller
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791422437

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The Brotherhood of the Common Life and Its Influence by Ross Fuller Pdf

This book presents a lost tradition of inner work, the way of the householder, which was believed by the Brotherhood of Common Life to have been the teaching of the Apostles. It focuses on the emergence, amidst the decay of medieval culture, of "the mixed life," this reconciliation of action and contemplation, as the essential link between Catholic spirituality and Protestantism. The transmission of this work to lay persons seeking the interior dimensions of their lives without withdrawing from the world is presented. The hitherto monastic spiritual exercises for strengthening attention are discussed in depth. The traditional and vital Christian knowledge of the human condition, which the Brothers and Sisters verified for themselves, is emphasized, especially the crucial significance of the force of attention in the recollection of oneself and God. The importance of strengthening attentive awareness is everywhere alluded to in the sources, but virtually ignored in current accounts of the Christian heritage. The book traces a transmission of spiritual exercises supported by a strongpsychological base that is strangely familiar to the climate of today's search for meaning.