Letters To A Diminished Church

Author : Dorothy Sayers
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418516161

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Letters to a Diminished Church by Dorothy Sayers Pdf

What must a person believe to be a Christian? In this collection of 16 essays, famed author Dorothy L. Sayers discusses why the church desperately needs to refocus on doctrine, as doctrine impacts all of life. In her dynamic and sharp writings, Dorothy L. Sayers turned the popular perception of Christianity on its head. She argues that the essence of Christianity is in the character of Christ—energetic, dramatic, and utterly alive. This collection of sixteen brilliant essays reveals Sayers, at her best—a powerful view of Christianity as startling and relevant as it was 50 years ago. An outspoken defender of Christian orthodoxy, Dorothy L. Sayers discusses Christian theology with brilliance and wit. A British scholar, author, and staunch Christian, Sayers brings theology vividly to life by showing how the Bible, history, literature, and modern science fit together to make religion not only possible but necessary in our time. Each essay is a concise, perceptive examination of the topic at hand. The book: Includes sixteen essays on a variety of topics addressing core beliefs, the image of God, the problem of sin and evil, and more Presents age-old doctrines without prettying them up or watering them down Provides insights into the social and spiritual forces that affect the modern-day cultural shift away from Christ Whether you are reading the great works of Western literature, thinking about your place in God's universe, or simply dealing with the thousand-and-one problems of daily living, this powerful book has words of both challenge and comfort for you. "The devil should stand alert, for Sayers is one of his foremost adversaries."

Author : Dorothy Leigh Sayers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : UOM:49015002833789

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Creed Or Chaos? by Dorothy Leigh Sayers Pdf

Dorothy Sayers, author of the Peter Wimsey mystery novels, shows why every Christian needs a creed to live by. Sayers writes about the Faith with wit, charm, and humor.

Author : Dorothy L. Sayers
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0020964307

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The Whimsical Christian by Dorothy L. Sayers Pdf

Sayers explores the underlying spirit and the direction of Western civilization as she considers topics ranging from popular theology and ethics to aesthetics, the meaning of creativity, and theories on communication

Author : Dorothy L. Sayers
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:4064066355562

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Unpopular Opinions by Dorothy L. Sayers Pdf

Delve into a collection of thought-provoking essays titled "Unpopular Opinions," where the author fearlessly explores controversial topics. From challenging Christian morality to advocating forgiveness and critiquing societal norms, these suppressed, and provocative pieces are bound to stir debate and discomfort.

Author : Dorothy L. Sayers
Publisher : Alien Ebooks
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781667625782

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The Mind of the Maker by Dorothy L. Sayers Pdf

A Christian theological book. It uses the experience Sayers had of literary creativity to illuminate Christian doctrine about the nature of the Doctrine of the Trinity.

Author : Karen H. Jobes
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310494799

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Letters to the Church by Karen H. Jobes Pdf

Respected New Testament scholar Karen Jobes explores the cultural and theological background of Hebrews and the general epistles (James through Jude) in this rich commentary. Writing from an evangelical perspective, Jobes addresses issues of historical relevance as well as how these ancient books connect with Christian faith and practice today. Letters to the Church includes:-Historical background for each book focusing on authorship, genre, date, and content-An exploration of the major themes in each book and detailed commentary on key passages-Boxes with chapter goals, outlines, challenges, and significant verses-Sidebars addressing difficult passages or ideas-Maps, photographs, charts, and definitions-Questions for discussion, reflection, and testing-A comparison of the teachings about Christ in each of the lettersPastors, professors, students, and laypeople interested in deeper biblical study will find this an invaluable resource that offers well-researched commentary in an accessible, spiritually meaningful form.

Author : Dorothy L. Sayers
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725229198

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The Devil To Pay by Dorothy L. Sayers Pdf

In this play, Dorothy L. Sayers reworked the legend of Faustus as a serious 'comedy,' presenting Faustus as one who chooses wicked means as an end to an admirable goal: the relief of suffering (while becoming entirely focused on his own supposed satisfactions). In the last scene, in the Court of Heaven, Azrael, angel of the souls of the dead, claims Faustus' soul, opposing Mephistopheles' claim. With the knowledge of good and evil returned to him, Faustus finally accepts that his evil must be cleansed, with Mephistopheles serving as the agent of that purgation. Faustus accepts his need for cleansing, trusting that the divine Judge/Court President, will indeed in mercy meet him at the very gates of hell, finally redeemed.

Author : Dorothy L. Sayers
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610970235

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The Zeal of thy House by Dorothy L. Sayers Pdf

Dorothy L. Sayers took her inspiration from a monk's account of the fire of 1174, and the subsequent rebuilding of Canterbury Cathedral Quire. She portrays William of Sens, the chosen architect, as eaten away by pride in his splendid work, unable to give glory to God for his achievement. Enacted in the presence of a group of graciously influential archangels, the play reveals the carelessness of some of the monks, resulting in the terrifying fall that cripples William. His agony brings him to repentance and gratitude before God, and finally to the renunciation of his role, leaving the completion of the rebuilding to others. This edition also comes with an English translation of the Latin texts in the play.

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1796
Category : Toleration
ISBN : PRNC:32101005061328

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A Letter Concerning Toleration. By John Locke, Esq by John Locke Pdf

Author : Chene Heady
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781683931744

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Worlds of Common Prayer by Chene Heady Pdf

Worlds of Common Prayer exposes the surprisingly radical potential of nineteenth- and twentieth-century book-length liturgical poetry. Major authors as dissimilar as Christina Rossetti and T.S. Eliot used the Anglican liturgical calendar as a weapon to break the order of clock time and destabilize the secular world order.

Author : Dorothy Leigh Sayers
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0898703077

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The Man Born to be King by Dorothy Leigh Sayers Pdf

In this popular play-cycle, Sayers makes the Gospels come alive. "Her Jesus can bring tears to your eyes. You will be deeply moved--a powerful experience".--Sheldon Vanauken, A Severe Mercy.

Author : Dorothy L. Sayers
Publisher : Gospel in Great Writers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0874861810

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The Gospel in Dorothy L. Sayers by Dorothy L. Sayers Pdf

Uncover the profound subtext lurking just below the surface of some of the greatest murder mysteries of all time. For almost a century, a series of labyrinthine murder mysteries have kept fans turning pages hungrily as Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane discover whodunit, again and again. Detective novel enthusiasts may not know that for almost as many years, Christian thinkers have appreciated the same Dorothy L. Sayers for her spiritual insight as an essayist, playwright, and preeminent translator of Dante's Divine Comedy. Now, for the first time, an anthology brings together the best of both worlds. The selections uncover the gospel themes woven throughout Sayers's popular fiction as well as her religious plays, correspondence, talks, and essays. Clues dropped throughout her detective stories reveal a religious sensibility that was subtle but neither accidental nor peripheral. Those who know Sayers from her philosophical writings may wonder how she could also write popular genre fiction. Sayers, like her friend G. K. Chesterton, found murder mysteries a vehicle to explore the choices characters make between good and evil - those decisions that separate us from, or draw us closer to, God. Along with C. S. Lewis and the other Inklings, with whom she maintained a lively correspondence, Sayers used her popular fiction to probe deeper questions. She addressed not only matters of guilt and innocence, sin and redemption, but also the cost of war, the role of the conscience, and the place of women in society. None of these themes proved any hindrance to spinning a captivating yarn. Her murder mysteries are more reminiscent of Jane Austen than Arthur Conan Doyle, with all the tense interpersonal exploration of the modern novel.

Author : Athanase ((saint ;)
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0809122952

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The Life of Antony and the Letter to Marcellinus by Athanase ((saint ;) Pdf

Athanasius (c. 295-373) Bishop of Alexandria, spiritual master and theologian, was a major figure of 4th-century Christendom. The Life of Antony is one of the foremost classics of asceticism. The Letter to Marcellinus is an introduction to the spiritual sense of the Psalms.

Author : Crystal Downing
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781506462769

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Subversive by Crystal Downing Pdf

Known for her bestselling detective novels, Dorothy L. Sayers lived a fascinating, groundbreaking life as a novelist, feminist, Oxford scholar, and important influence on the spiritual life of C.S. Lewis. This pioneering woman not only forged a literary career for herself but also spoke about faith and culture in revolutionary ways as she addressed the evergreen question of to what extent faith should hold on to tradition and to what extent it should evolve with a changing culture. Thanks to her unmatched wisdom, prophetic tone, and insistent strength, Dorothy Sayers is a voice that we cannot afford to ignore. Providing a blueprint for bridge-building in contemporary, polarizing contexts, Subversive shows how Sayers used edgy, often hilarious metaphors to ignite new ways to think about Christianity, shocking people into seeing the truth of ancient doctrine in a new light. Urging readers to reassess interpretations of the Bible that impede the cause of Christ, Sayers helps twenty-first-century Christians navigate a society increasingly suspicious of evangelical vocabularies and find new ways to talk and think about faith and culture. Ultimately, she will inspire believers, on both the right and the left, to evaluate how and why their language perpetuates divisive certitude rather than the hopeful humility of faith, and will show us all a better way forward.

Author : Larry Osborne
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310494454

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Accidental Pharisees by Larry Osborne Pdf

Zealous faith can have a dangerous, dark side. While recent calls for radical Christians have challenged many to be more passionate about their faith, the down side can be a budding arrogance and self-righteousness that “accidentally” sneaks into our outlook. In Accidental Pharisees, bestselling author Larry Osborne diagnoses nine of the most common traps that can ensnare Christians on the road to a deeper life of faith. Rejecting attempts to turn the call to follow Christ into a new form of legalism, he shows readers how to avoid the temptations of pride, exclusivity, legalism, and hypocrisy, Larry reminds us that attempts to fan the flames of full-on discipleship and call people to Christlikeness should be rooted in love and humility. Christians stirred by calls to radical discipleship, but unsure how to respond, will be challenged and encouraged to develop a truly Christlike zeal for God.