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The God Pumpers by Marshall William Fishwick,Ray Broadus Browne Pdf
The rituals of religion these days as practiced in the United States on television, have become big theatre, a big show. Televangelism is big business, amounting to billions of dollars each year. Televangelists discussed are Billy Graham, Jimmy Swaggert, Jerry Falwell, Jim and Tammy Bakker, Terry Cole-Whittaker, Marilyn Hickey, Danuto Rylko Soderman, and Beverly LaHaye.
One in a series of twenty Old Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike.
Examining Billy Graham's Theology of Evangelism by Thomas P. Johnston Pdf
'Examining Billy Graham's Theology of Evangelism' was written to advance an unbiased understanding of Billy Graham's theology and practice. Theological examination of Graham's sermons revealed four distinct eras in his theology and practice: -The Early-Early Graham (pre-1949) -The Early Graham (1949-1955) -The Middle Graham (1955-1965) -The Later Graham (1965-present) In each of these eras Graham portrayed a discernible and distinct approach to defining evangelism, theological nomenclature, and cooperative strategy. No literature on Billy Graham discusses, in combination, this evolution in Graham's theology and practice. You are invited to take a fresh look at the teaching and practice of this man who has touched millions of lives through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This important book challenges the idea that religious fundamentalism can adequately be understood as a paranoid, xenophobic faith. It demonstrates instead how it draws upon a long tradition of evangelical and millenialist scripture in its engagement with issues at the spiritual and ethical core of postmodernity in the United States. The author examines the varieties of fundamentalism as they appear in prophecy, sermon, film and fiction. In its wide-ranging consideration of the rhetoric of the New World Order, the literature of prophecy, Cold War films, television evangelism, cross-border texts, and post-nationalist writing, Fundamentalism in America provides a vital and compelling account of the present state of religious and nationality identity in the United States.
Apostles of Rock is the first objective, comprehensive examination of the contemporary Christian music phenomenon. Some see CCM performers as ministers or musical missionaries, while others define them as entertainers or artists. This popular musical movement clearly evokes a variety of responses concerning the relationship between Christ and culture. The resulting tensions have splintered the genre and given rise to misunderstanding, conflict, and an obsessive focus on self-examination. As Christian stars Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, DC Talk, and Sixpence None the Richer climb the mainstream.
The idea of the complete annihilation of all life is a powerful and culturally universal concept. As human societies around the globe have produced creation myths, so too have they created narratives concerning the apocalyptic destruction of their worlds. This book explores the idea of the apocalypse and its reception within culture and society, bringing together 17 essays that explore both the influence and innovation of apocalyptic ideas from classical Greek and Roman writings to the foreign policies of today's United States.
Author : Susan J. Drucker,Robert S. Cathcart Publisher : VNR AG Page : 360 pages File Size : 40,9 Mb Release : 1994 Category : History ISBN : 1881303195
American Heroes in a Media Age by Susan J. Drucker,Robert S. Cathcart Pdf
This volume explores the relationship of hero to celebrity and the changing role of the hero in American culture. It establishes that the nature of hero and its function in society is a communication phenomenon, which has been and is being altered by the rapid advance of electronic media.
Seven Pillars of Popular Culture by Marshall W. Fishwick Pdf
Marshall Fishwick acknowledges that the impression of popular culture as being full of fads and follies which change every season, sometimes month-by-month, is superficially true, but basically and historically incorrect. The essential features of the people, and the ways in which their basic needs are met, have changed little over the centuries. Fishwick's analysis highlights stasis and shows that most contemporary expressions of popular culture are extensions of traditional forms, values, and formulas.
The Wilderness, the Nation, and the Electronic Era by Elmer J. O'Brien Pdf
The Wilderness, the Nation, and the Electronic Era: American Christianity and Religious Communication 1620-2000: An Annotated Bibliography contains over 2,400 annotations of books, book chapters, essays, periodical articles, and selected dissertations dealing with the various means and technologies of Christian communication used by clergy, churches, denominations, benevolent associations, printers, booksellers, publishing houses, and individuals and movements in their efforts to disseminate news, knowledge, and information about religious beliefs and life in the United States from colonial times to the present. Providing access to the critical and interpretive literature about religious communication is significant and plays a central role in the recent trend in American historiography toward cultural history, particularly as it relates to numerous collateral disciplines: sociology, anthropology, education, speech, music, literary studies, art history, and technology. The book documents communication shifts, from oral history to print to electronic and visual media, and their adaptive uses in communication networks developed over the nation's history. This reference brings bibliographic control to a large and diverse literature not previously identified or indexed.
How You Can Be Sure You Will Spend Eternity with God by Erwin W. Lutzer Pdf
"Be wrong about social security, be wrong about baseball, be wrong about your career choice, but don’t be wrong about where you will spend eternity." How You Can Be Sure You Will Spend Eternity with God—it’s a big promise, but this short book delivers. It answers a host of questions, such as: Will good deeds help me get into heaven? Who goes to heaven and who doesn’t? What role do I have in my own salvation? Can I lose my salvation if I commit a serious sin? Is it wrong to doubt my salvation, and what should I do if I doubt? Dr. Lutzer takes many scriptural teachings and siphons them into clear, cohesive truths. The result is a concise, accessible book about how to be saved and be sure you are saved. It is straight gospel—applicable to the skeptic, newly saved, and long-time believer alike.
The Secret of Success in the Christian Life by Dwight L. Moody Pdf
What's the Secret? Success in the Christian life is found in one Person: the Holy Spirit. But for many followers of Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit is a secret. Evangelist D. L. Moody calls Christians to tap into the power once more. Learn all about the Person and gracious works of the Holy Spirit, who... Teaches us Gives freedom Comforts us Guides into all truth Convicts us of sin Find success in evangelism, prayer, in loving others, and in pleasing God. The secret for such success comes from the empowering of the Holy Spirit. The way of success has not changed since this classic work appeared more than one hundred years ago. It's still the Holy Spirit, "who inspired prophets and...continues to animate, guide, and comfort all true believers."
SEEKING GOD; Brings God_s Miraculous Wonders into Our Lives by Larry Bowers Pdf
- The little recognized and acted-upon answers to this life's greatest adventures and rewards are found in the following pages. - You are being given the opportunity to learn and experience the following answers and mysteries and wonders of God. - Matthew 6:33 states, "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." - Hear the voice of God! Extensive written instructions followed by multiple real-life examples experienced by the author in his life and ministry displayed throughout this book. - Angels Disclosed! Everything you ever wanted to know about angels (good and bad). Real-life stories and accounts. - Women! One of God's most precious gifts to this world and to mankind. The hand that rocks the cradle is beautiful, powerful, wonderful, and magnificent, full of love and compassion. Women are also some of God's most powerful and effective ministers throughout all creation. Gentlemen, I ask you, what would we do without women? - Miracles! Real-life miracles experienced by the author, his family and friends, as well as complete strangers. Seeking God is the key to experiencing your own miracles and having a closer walk with Him. In fact, this entire book expounds on how to seek God and experience the rewards of having done so. - Why, God, why? Finally, the answers some have been seeking their entire life to no avail. Especially, those that have lost loved ones, wondering why they passed from this life so young or for any number of reasons, or things that you just do not understand. This chapter, as well as the entire book offers you so much more knowledge and experience to help you as you set out on your journey, seeking God and experiencing the magnificence of our God; His son, the Lord Jesus Christ; and the wonderful Holy Spirit!