Doctrine And Power

Author : Carlos R. Galvao-Sobrinho
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520383166

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Doctrine and Power by Carlos R. Galvao-Sobrinho Pdf

During the fourth century a.d., theological controversy divided Christian communities throughout the Eastern half of the Roman Empire. At stake was not only the truth about God but also the authority of church leaders, whose legitimacy depended on their claims to represent that truth. In this book, Carlos R. Galvao-Sobrinho argues that out of these disputes was born a new style of church leadership, one in which the power of the episcopal office was greatly increased. He shows how these disputes compelled church leaders repeatedly to assert their orthodoxy and legitimacy—tasks that required them to mobilize their congregations and engage in action that continuously projected their power in the public arena. These developments were largely the work of prelates of the first half of the fourth century, but the style of command they inaugurated became the basis for a dynamic model of ecclesiastical leadership found throughout late antiquity.

Author : Ka Po Ng
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135769246

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Interpreting China's Military Power by Ka Po Ng Pdf

Although inter-state tensions have generally been easing after the Cold War, military power remains a dominant factor in Asian regional politics. As China, operating the world's largest army, grows stronger, there are ongoing debates over the implications for Asia's regional security. This book argues that it is imperative to look beyond the empirical observations and conventional materialist reading of Chinese military development to understand its dynamics and directions in doctrinal terms and put it in a readiness context for evaluation. Military doctrine has long been under-studied and is often treated as a subject separate from force development. But, as this study contends, this factor is necessary for interpreting the making and purposes of China's military power because it forms the intellectual foundation of military structural and hardware development. When loaded with political rhetoric, it also communicates to us the intended uses of the military power. The role of doctrine is reinforced in the context of military readiness, which defines what for and how the army is getting ready. Force development is evaluated in structural, operational and directional terms. The importance of this analytical framework based on military doctrine and readiness is demonstrated in a survey of the evolutionof Chinese military doctrine and force development. As the Chinese People's Liberation Army has continued to adjust its military structure and operation to follow the doctrinal lead, its switches between the doctines of local war and total war have seen corresponding changes to the emphasis between operational and structural readiness.

Author : Marc Ribeiro
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN : 0774810513

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Limiting Arbitrary Power by Marc Ribeiro Pdf

Under the emerging void-for-vagueness doctrine, a law lacking precision can be declared invalid. In this, the first book published on the subject, Marc Ribeiro offers a balanced analysis of this doctrine and its application in the context of the Canadian constitution. Taking as its starting point a cogent analysis of the fundamental concepts of "legality" and the "rule of law," Limiting Arbitrary Power undertakes a specific study of the contents of the vagueness doctrine. Dr. Ribeiro presents an in-depth exploration of the courts' current approach, and suggests how it may be refined in the future. In that regard, he proposes techniques for legislative drafting in which certainty could be enhanced without compromising the flexibility required in law. Acknowledging that to date, the doctrine has yet to be granted an autonomous status for invalidating legislation, he also examines in detail the possible situations in which vagueness may become applicable under the Charter. An important addition to Canadian law libraries, Limiting Arbitrary Power will be eagerly received by legal professionals, legislators, and scholars of constitutional law and legal theory.

Author : Robert Smith
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0805446842

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Doctrine That Dances by Robert Smith Pdf

With enthusiasm and intelligence, professor Robert Smith steps up the interest in doctrinal preaching and teaching with Doctrine That Dances.

Author : Joseph Smith (Jr.)
Publisher : Zion's Camp Books
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780988124561

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Lectures on Faith by Joseph Smith (Jr.) Pdf

This special edition of the Lectures on Faith from Zion’s Camp Books is formatted for convenience on an eReader, with more than 100 internal links to scriptures and citations. We hope it will give you a great reading experience! The Lectures on Faith were originally prepared as materials for the School of the Prophets in Kirtland, Ohio in 1834 and were included in the Doctrine and Covenants from 1835 to 1921. Although the Lectures on Faith have never been accepted as revelation by the body of the church (and so were removed from the Doctrine and Covenants in 1921), they contain important doctrinal insights that can help anyone seeking to learn more about faith and come closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. President Joseph Fielding Smith noted, “I suppose that the rising generation knows little about the Lectures on Faith. . . . In my own judgment, these Lectures are of great value and should be studied. . . . I consider them to be of extreme value in the study of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” (Joseph Fielding Smith, Seek Ye Earnestly. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1970.) Elder Bruce R. McConkie of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has stated the lectures contain “some of the best lesson material ever prepared on the Godhead; on the character, perfections, and attributes of God; on faith, miracles, and sacrifice. They can be studied with great profit by all gospel scholars.” (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966.)

Author : George Smeaton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Holy Spirit
ISBN : HARVARD:AH4MSA

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Doctrine of the Holy Spirit by George Smeaton Pdf

Author : Millard J. Erickson
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441222541

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Introducing Christian Doctrine by Millard J. Erickson Pdf

Leading evangelical scholar Millard Erickson offers a new edition of his bestselling doctrine text (over 100,000 copies sold), now thoroughly revised throughout. This book is an abridged, less technical version of Erickson's classic Christian Theology. Pastors and students alike will find this survey of Christian theology and doctrine to be biblical, contemporary, moderate, and fair to various positions. It is a practical and accessible resource that applies doctrine to Christian life and ministry. This book is supplemented with helpful web materials for students and professors through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

Author : Dale G. Renlund,Ruth Lybbert Renlund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1629729132

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The Melchizedek Priesthood by Dale G. Renlund,Ruth Lybbert Renlund Pdf

Author : Church of England. Doctrine Commission
Publisher : Church House Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0715138669

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Being Human by Church of England. Doctrine Commission Pdf

A Doctrine Commission publication, this volume addresses what it means to be human from the perspective of the four key elements of power, money, sex and time. It combines classical Church teaching and biblical material with ideas from contemporary debates and sources.

Author : Charles R. Harrell
Publisher : Greg Kofford Books
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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“This Is My Doctrine”: The Development of Mormon Theology by Charles R. Harrell Pdf

The principal doctrines defining Mormonism today often bear little resemblance to those it started out with in the early 1830s. This book shows that these doctrines did not originate in a vacuum but were rather prompted and informed by the religious culture from which Mormonism arose. Early Mormons, like their early Christian and even earlier Israelite predecessors, brought with them their own varied culturally conditioned theological presuppositions (a process of convergence) and only later acquired a more distinctive theological outlook (a process of differentiation). In this first-of-its-kind comprehensive treatment of the development of Mormon theology, Charles Harrell traces the history of Latter-day Saint doctrines from the times of the Old Testament to the present. He describes how Mormonism has carried on the tradition of the biblical authors, early Christians, and later Protestants in reinterpreting scripture to accommodate new theological ideas while attempting to uphold the integrity and authority of the scriptures. In the process, he probes three questions: How did Mormon doctrines develop? What are the scriptural underpinnings of these doctrines? And what do critical scholars make of these same scriptures? In this enlightening study, Harrell systematically peels back the doctrinal accretions of time to provide a fresh new look at Mormon theology. “This Is My Doctrine” will provide those already versed in Mormonism’s theological tradition with a new and richer perspective of Mormon theology. Those unacquainted with Mormonism will gain an appreciation for how Mormon theology fits into the larger Jewish and Christian theological traditions.

Author : Robert McClory
Publisher : Liguori Publications
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : IND:30000056787579

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Power and the Papacy by Robert McClory Pdf

The doctrine of infallibility, formulated at the First Vatican Council in 1870, is a concept that has intrigued - & even perplexed - Catholics & non-Catholics throughout its history. This popular work traces the development of infallibility, how it is understood today, problems & questions it has engendered, & what may be its future. At the core, this is a story of religious authority & the problems of shifting understandings in the midst of changing cultures. McClory, a distinguished journalist & former Roman Catholic priest, has written a sweeping account not only of the evolution of a difficult doctrine but of the key players - both on & off the Vatican stage - who have been pivotal in the process. His is a frank & even-handed presentation of the issues that puts emphasis on people rather than on abstract assertions & declarations. A thoroughly fascinating & well-researched contribution to a subject of timeless interest, Power & the Papacy is sure to generate much attention as the Church enters the 21st century amid continuing struggles & perplexities regarding papal authority.

Author : Donald G. Bloesch
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830814132

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God, the Almighty by Donald G. Bloesch Pdf

Covers encoding and binary digits, entropy, language and meaning, efficient encoding and the noisy channel, and explores ways in which information theory relates to physics, cybernetics, psychology, and art. "Uncommonly good...the most satisfying discussion to be found." — Scientific American. 1980 edition.

Author : David F. Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Holy Spirit
ISBN : 1904429130

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Spirit of Truth and Power by David F. Wright Pdf

Author : Ali Ahmed
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317559573

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India's Doctrine Puzzle by Ali Ahmed Pdf

The balance of power in South Asia is tenuous. Neighbouring states with nuclear arsenal pose a serious threat in times of conflict and the danger of escalation into a nuclear holocaust in South are ever-present. This book locates the change in India’s war doctrine at the turn of the century, following the Kargil War in 1999 between India and Pakistan. It examines how war policy was shaped by the threat posed by India’s neighbours and the need for greater strategic assertion. It also reveals that this change was forced by the military’s need to adapt itself to the nuclear age. Finally, it raises questions of whether the Limited War doctrine has made India more secure. An astute analysis of not only India’s military strategy but also of military doctrine in general, this book will be valuable to scholars and researchers of defence and strategic studies, international relations, peace and conflict studies, South Asia studies as well as government and military institutions.

Author : Anthony C. Thiselton
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780802826817

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The Hermeneutics of Doctrine by Anthony C. Thiselton Pdf

Throughout the book Thiselton shows how perspectives that arise from hermeneutics shed fresh light on theological method, reshape horizons of understanding, and reveal the relevance of doctrine for formation and for life. --