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Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames

Author : Savio Abreu
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780199099856

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Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity is one of the largest religious movements in the world today. It is a recent form of Christianity that emphasizes direct personal experience of God through baptism with the Holy Spirit. While the literature on Pentecostalism is constantly rising, they mostly focus on Western societies and are from a theological perspective. There is a dearth of well-researched studies that critically analyse the phenomenon of Pentecostal–Charismatic Christianity in India. Addressing this gap, Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames focuses on groups at the periphery of the religious space in Goa, while locating them within Christianity globally. It broadens our understanding of Pentecostal–Charismatic Christianity in Goa as a rapidly expanding and overtly evangelistic movement within a pluralist, non-Christian society. Abreu assesses the impact of religion on society, analysing how the symbols, beliefs, rituals, and organizational structure of the neo-Pentecostal sects and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal influence religious identities, world views, and the everyday life activities of individual adherents. This the author does by drawing on extensive fieldwork, concepts, analyses, and interpretations provided by scholars of religion in sociology, anthropology, history, as well as theology.

Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames

Author : Savio Abreu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 019012069X

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The book is an ethnographic study of Christian groups in contemporary Goan society that come under the umbrella of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity. Most studies on Pentecostalism in India are from a theological perspective. This work is an attempt to fill this gap and provides a sociological understanding of religion in a modern globalised context. It is an important contribution to the growing field of 'new religious movements' in India.

Learning to Speak God from Scratch

Author : Jonathan Merritt
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601429315

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Learning to Speak God from Scratch by Jonathan Merritt Pdf

In a rapidly changing culture, many of us struggle to talk about faith. We can no longer assume our friends understand words such as grace or gospel. Others, like lost and sin, have become so negative they are nearly conversation-enders. Jonathan Merritt knows this frustration well. After moving from the Bible Belt to New York City, he discovered that the sacred terms he used to describe his spiritual life didn’t connect as they had in the past. This launched him into an exploration of an increasing American reluctance to talk about faith—and the data he uncovered revealed a quiet crisis of affecting millions. In this groundbreaking book, Jonathan revives ancient expressions through incisive cultural commentary, vulnerable personal narratives, and surprising biblical insights. Both provocative and liberating, Learning to Speak God from Scratch will breathe new life into your spiritual conversations and invite you into the embrace of the God who inhabits them.

Jesus for President

Author : Shane Claiborne,Chris Haw
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310359395

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Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne,Chris Haw Pdf

Jesus for President is a radical manifesto to awaken the Christian political imagination, reminding us that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the peculiar politic of the church as a people "set apart" from this world. In what can be termed lyrical theology, Jesus for President poetically weaves together words and images to sing (rather than dictate) its message. It is a collaboration of Shane Claiborne's writing and stories, Chris Haw's reflections and research, and Chico Fajardo-Heflin's art and design. Drawing upon the work of biblical theologians, the lessons of church history, and the examples of modern-day saints and ordinary radicals, Jesus for President stirs the imagination of what the Church could look like if it placed its faith in Jesus instead of Caesar. A fresh look at Christianity and empire, Jesus for President transcends questions of "Should I vote or not?" and "Which candidate?" by thinking creatively about the fundamental issues of faith and allegiance. It's written for those who seek to follow Jesus, rediscover the spirit of the early church, and incarnate the kingdom of God.

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

Author : Nabeel Qureshi
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780310092650

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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2015 Christian Book Award winner • Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity in this expanded edition with new bonus content and reflections. "My friend Nabeel Qureshi was courageous enough to chase down the truth with intellectual integrity, no matter the personal cost," --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ. Providing an intimate view into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi struggled with an inner turmoil that will challenge Christians, Muslims, and all those who are interested in two of the world's greatest religions and the quest for truth. Qureshi--with great courage and intimacy--wrote this book with three major purposes in mind: To tear down walls between two of the world's major religions by giving non-Muslim readers an insider's perspective into a Muslim's heart and mind. To equip the reader with facts and knowledge, showing the strength of the case for the gospel contrasted with the case for Islam. To portray the immense inner struggle of Muslims grappling with the gospel, including all the sacrifices and doubts that rise up along the way. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is more than the memoir of a man's pursuit of answers to the most important issues of life and faith. Ultimately, it's the story about the transformative grace and mercy of the one true God. This edition has been expanded to include: A revised foreword and introduction A new afterword by apologist Mark Mittelberg and a reflection by Nabeel's wife A substantially extended epilogue that shares how Nabeel told his friend David of his decision to follow Christ, how his parents found out, and more Expert contributions from scholars and ministry leaders on each section of the book, contributions previously included only in the ebook edition An appendix with a topical table of contents (for teaching from Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus) An appendix tackling the objection that Ahmadi Muslims--the Islamic movement that Qureshi was raised in--are not true Muslims And a sneak peek prologue from Nabeel's book, No God but One: Allah or Jesus?

The Pastor's Sandal Path

Author : Father Henry C. Schmid
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781450062572

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The Pastors Sandal Path relates my envisioning of God in nature. I was privileged to grow up with my sister and five brothers on a farm where our parents instilled in us the presence of God in our daily lives, as well as in the majesty of Gods nature. My early schooling took place in a one-room country school where our fantastic teacher incorporated the beauty of God and nature in the classroom and on field trips. In the upper grades, the Dominican sisters assisted my parents in laying a solid faith foundation. After graduation, I entered St. Mary of the Lake Seminary Mundelein where my faith was deepened, my love of Jesus increased, and Gods presence in nature more keenly perceived. I hope my perceptions of God in nature will help the reader to encounter God in their ordinary experiences of life.

Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 17

Author : Ralph L. Piedmont
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789047411413

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Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 17 by Ralph L. Piedmont Pdf

This volume of RSSSR contains articles on conversion narratives of Jehovah’s witnesses, belief in an active Satan, afterlife beliefs, religiosity and parenting and spirituality as coping resource.

Do You Love Me? Feed My Sheep

Author : Rick Tunis
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780768490909

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Do You Love Me? Feed My Sheep by Rick Tunis Pdf

Do You Love Me? is a very real and personal look at discipleship, revival, and how to position yourself for greater usefulness in God’s Kingdom. From accepting Christ during the 70’s Jesus Movement to leading a church into revival and feeding people in famine-stricken areas of Africa, author and Pastor Rick Tunis uses boldly transparent stories of his life to illustrate: Biblical teachings on the nature of shepherding. The ripple effects of backsliding. The joy of sustained commitment. God’s desire to take ordinary believers from the ranks of the unreliable and enlist them into unimaginable Spirit-led assignments. Are you like many Christians who are unable to maximize your potential to become an effective shepherd of others? If so, you may experience years of frustration, a sense of an unrealized calling, and limited usefulness in the Kingdom of God. Do You Love Me? will encourage you, and give you practical steps for making the change from sheep to shepherd through sustained faithfulness and obedience to God’s Word.

Sermons on the Mount

Author : David Alley
Publisher : The Mahanain Trust
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sermons on the Mount by David Alley Pdf

Mount Morgan is one of Australia's most unique country towns, and particularly so if you are trying to run a church. David Alley received a "divine call" to this community once described as "the poorest white town in Australia." In answering the call he had no idea the challenges and adventures that lay ahead. This book is full of stories, each of which is a "sermon on the mount." Staring at just 19 years of age, with a church of 3 people, David managed to empty the church and found himself starting from scratch. From here his many adventures began including murder threats, midnight baptisms, cursed fig trees, amazing answers to prayer, and meeting a most fascinating cast of real life characters. Each event recalled also includes truth learned and the author hopes that these 'sermons' will give hope, faith and blessing to each reader.

(Un)Certain

Author : Olivia Jackson
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334063636

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(Un)Certain: A Collective Memoir of Deconstructing Faith uncovers the courage and vulnerability of over 150 individuals from around the world as they navigate through their unravelling beliefs. Olivia Jackson weaves together stories of deeply committed believers who reached a breaking point with the Christian certainties and doctrines they once held dear. Exploring tales of abuse, exclusionary or harsh theologies, and a slow crumbling of conviction as interviewees share their journey towards a carefully considered expansion of faith, the book offers a glimpse into the nuanced and diverse experiences of those who reached the end of the road and dared to keep walking.

Religion of Fear

Author : Jason C Bivins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199887699

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Conservative evangelicalism has transformed American politics, disseminating a sometimes fearful message not just through conventional channels, but through subcultures and alternate modes of communication. Within this world is a "Religion of Fear," a critical impulse that dramatizes cultural and political conflicts and issues in frightening ways that serve to contrast "orthodox" behaviors and beliefs with those linked to darkness, fear, and demonology. Jason Bivins offers close examinations of several popular evangelical cultural creations including the Left Behind novels, church-sponsored Halloween "Hell Houses," sensational comic books, especially those disseminated by Jack Chick, and anti-rock and -rap rhetoric and censorship. Bivins depicts these fascinating and often troubling phenomena in vivid (sometimes lurid) detail and shows how they seek to shape evangelical cultural identity. As the "Religion of Fear" has developed since the 1960s, Bivins sees its message moving from a place of relative marginality to one of prominence. What does it say about American public life that such ideas of fearful religion and violent politics have become normalized? Addressing this question, Bivins establishes links and resonances between the cultural politics of evangelical pop, the activism of the New Christian Right, and the political exhaustion facing American democracy. Religion of Fear is a significant contribution to our understanding of the new shapes of political religion in the United States, of American evangelicalism, of the relation of religion and the media, and the link between religious pop culture and politics.

Answering Jihad and Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Collection

Author : Nabeel Qureshi
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310531692

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Answering Jihad and Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Collection by Nabeel Qureshi Pdf

This collection includes 2 bestselling ebooks from award-winning author Nabeel Qureshi. Answering Jihad From New York Times bestselling author and former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi comes this personal, challenging, and respectful answer to the many questions surrounding jihad, the rise of ISIS, and Islamic terrorism. Setting aside speculations and competing voices, what really is jihad? How are we to understand jihad in relation to our Muslim neighbors and friends? Why is there such a surge of Islamist terrorism in the world today, and how are we to respond? Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way. Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi’s inner turmoil will challenge Christians and Muslims alike.

Red Letter Revolution

Author : Shane Claiborne,Tony Campolo
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400204182

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Red Letter Revolution by Shane Claiborne,Tony Campolo Pdf

Expounds the ideas of Red Letter Christianity, or, following Jesus' words exactly in order to live a better and more faithful life.

Jesus Centre Stage

Author : Tony Jasper
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781909690875

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Jesus Centre Stage by Tony Jasper Pdf

Jesus is alive and well in theatre. An examination of our rich English tradition of dramatic portrayals of Jesus. Ranges widely from medieval Mystery Plays to Berkoff and from stage to broadcast media.

Feeding the Flock

Author : Russell Chandler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566995214

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Feeding the Flock by Russell Chandler Pdf

Comparing running a church as to running a restaurant.