Download Full eBooks in PDF
The Meaning Of The Cross In The Modern Society Of Today Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of The Meaning Of The Cross In The Modern Society Of Today book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Author : Flea
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805971736
Author : Marit Trelstad
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451413610
In today's theological landscape the significance of the cross has become strongly affirmed and radically questioned. This exciting volume gathers theologians and historians who have thought through these critical and constructive issues: Do traditional understandings of the cross valorize suffering or violence? Are the older soteriological models, which see redemption as a kind of ransom or debt satisfaction, fitting for the contemporary worldview? Do they produce a piety that acquiesces in needless suffering, or does the cross precisely meet the massive suffering and injustice of today's world?Following an expert introduction to the issues and options by editor Marit Trelstad, each author addresses the Christian symbol of the cross in the context of current theological, sociological, political, or environmental issues.
Author : Mike Beecham
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781617774188
As a Christian, why do you wear a cross? That single question sparked a fire in Mike Beecham to understand why the dominant symbol of Christianity was the instrument of Jesus's death. His passion led him to a lifelong pursuit to better understand the deeper meanings, symbolisms, and complexities of the cross. In Understanding the Mystery of the Cross Mike Beecham shares his discoveries regarding: • the connection between the original fall of man and Jesus's crucifixion • the multifaceted purpose of the cross • the ramifications of Jesus's crucifixion today • the irrational contempt for the cross in modern society • and the symbolic nature of the cross Through scripture and the knowledge gained from years of biblical research, Mike Beecham will guide you to a better appreciation of the cross. This book will you give you greater insight into what Jesus sacrificed at his crucifixion. You will have a better sense of everything that the cross truly symbolizes. You will gain knowledge on your purpose as a Christian that can only be found by Understanding the Mystery of the Cross.
Author : Douglas John Hall
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451407165
In this small gem of theological reflection, North America's foremost "theologian of the cross" offers a profound and compelling contemplation on the relevance of the church's most fundamental confession. Hall ponders what confessing Jesus as crucified means in today's context, one that is postmodern, pluralistic, multicultural, and in some respects post-Christian. A digest of his monumental trilogy, this book lays out in brief compass the heart of Hall's theology of the cross, contrasting it sharply with the theology of established Christianity, showing how it reframes classical Christology and soteriology, and drawing the implications for what it means to be human, for Christian ethics, and for the church.
Author : Gordon Watt
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1397350482
Excerpt from The Meaning of the Cross: Studies of the Cross of Christ Throughout the Bible The new birth becomes an actual experience the moment that we receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour. By that act, on the ground of the atoning sacrifice Of the Son of God, we receive new life, even the life of God; we pass into a new stage, that of spiritual regeneration, regenera tion by the Holy Spirit; and we enter into a new position, that Of being the children of God. N ow I dare not and can not emphasize too strongly the necessity of the new birth, simply because the new birth produces the new creation, and the new creation is God's imperative demand and requirement for new life and for new service. One of our old Scottish preachers once said, All man kind hangs either at the cradle Of Adam or, at the. Cradle of Christ, and we have to choose. I venture to say that the ordinary church-goer has little or no idea Of the mean ing of that, and yet it is one of the essential facts Of the Word of God. The Old head of the race was Adam, and Adam failed and fell, and the Old creation failed in him and fell with him. It is very important to be quite clear about that. I want to quote from a great Bible teacher: If man never fell, then the Christ Of the Gospels lived and taught and died unnecessarily. These are words that ought to be placarded abroad to-day: That man is con sistent who abandons all, rather than he who, professing still to own allegiance to Christ, denies some parts of the whole. It IS a pity that all of our liberal theologians could not read these words. These are words by J. Campbell Morgan in the introduction to the book of Genesis in his Analyzed Bible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Gary Webb
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1502766175
The crucifixion happened 2000 years ago, but it has vanished from much of modern preaching and teaching. In fact, it is not seen as being central to the gospel being preached today. Why? Simply because what took place there isn't understood by many of us. Failure to understand what God was accomplishing during those six hours will deprive you of a sense of awe toward God's amazing love and grace. It will deny you the foundation on which you can build a life of gratitude and service. After all, it was Christ Himself who called us to take up our cross and follow Him. We cannot do that unless we know what the cross meant to Him as He left heaven to reconcile fallen men to the Father. Don't miss the powerful truths contained in these few pages.
Author : Bert Ghezzi
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Cross, Sign of the
ISBN : 9780829416190
In The Sign of the Cross, author Bert Ghezzi shows how this potent prayer engages the Holy Spirit and affirms Christian identity. With insights derived from Scripture, church teachings, and personal experience, Ghezzi inspires people to utilize the sign of the cross in their daily lives. Drawing on the fascinating history of the sign of the cross, Ghezzi reveals six dynamic truths of the spiritual life and encourages Christians to see the sign of the cross as a simple yet powerful way to grow in their relationship with God.
Author : Frank Maduri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 172411140X
This book guides the reader through a series of reflections on the Stations of The Cross which recounts the final hours of the life of Jesus Christ. The book has three different versions of reflections based on the amount of time that the reader has to pray and reflect within this ancient Christian faith ritual. The Workday version is meant for those who have less time due to the obligations of their day. The Marian version is through the eyes of The Blessed Mother. The Traditional version features longer reflections and the traditional prayers after each Station. The book provides an additional reflection on The Risen Jesus and the powerful effect that has on each of us in a personal way through our own "Way of the Cross" in our daily lives. The work is accentuated by profoundly moving illustrations completed by a team of talented artists which will help the reader become immersed in a deeply personal reflection on the unbelievable love that Jesus displayed on His Way to the Cross. Each reflection is uniquely suited and customized to meet the increasingly busy lives that many of us lead. It can also serve as a way to slow down and take a prayer break from all of the chaos of the day. The author and the artists have agreed to donate all of the proceeds of the sales of this book to ACN (Aid to the Church In Need) to assist the persecuted Christians in the Nineveh Plains region of the Middle East. These believers have been brutally tortured, displaced from their homes, captured, and executed by ISIS over a period of several years. Please take a prayer reflection journey with Jesus and gain deeper meaning and understanding of the power and redemption of The Cross. In a world full of violence and unrest this is a great way to help others and offer prayers for peace in a fallen society. A brief history of the Stations of the Cross is included as well as some background from the author on the importance of this prayer devotion. An accompanying wooden art set will be sold separately which will allow the faithful to pray the Stations of the Cross along with the book in their homes as a family or with a family member or friend who is home bound or sick.
Author : John Blanchard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0852347383
For centuries symbols have been used as a means of identification, often in an immediate, compact and powerful way. For some 2,000 years Christianity has had a symbol that is universally recognized - a simple cross. Yet the cross represents not the character, life or teaching of the founder of Christianity, but the gruesome way in which he was put to death while still in his early thirties. For millions today a cross has become little more than a charm or good luck bracelet, tattooed on their bodies or worn as jewellery. The huge gap between the original event and the current symbol therefore raises some massive questions: Why has the symbol remained so universally popular? Was there anything unique about the crucifixion of Jesus? Why was he put to death? What difference can it make to me today? Here is a booklet that answers all these questions - and many more.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Baptists
ISBN : NYPL:33433082248950
Author : Richard Viladesau
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780197516539
The Wisdom and Power of the Cross is the fifth and final entry in Richard Viladesau's well-regarded series on the theology of the cross, from the historical crucifixion of Jesus to the present day. Continuing his analysis of theological history through cultural contexts, this volume correlates theoretical approaches with artistic representations, showing the relation of theoretical to imaginative approaches. The Wisdom and Power of the Cross examines modern and contemporary thought and images, which look at the cross in the light of modern historical and scriptural studies, science, and the novelties of modern and post-modern art and music. Viladesau here considers how the passion of Christ has been thought about by theologians and portrayed by artists in the modern world. Contemporary art and music reveal the lasting power of traditional images of the passion, as well as new possibilities for expression. The Wisdom and Power of the Cross surveys both traditional approaches to soteriology and revisionist theologies that take up the challenge of the meaning of the cross today, in light of critical historical studies and modern science, providing new understandings of traditional concepts like "original sin" and "redemption". Through his in-depth exploration of the interweaving of aesthetic and conceptual theology, Viladesau once more deepens our understanding of the foremost symbol of Christianity and its role in salvation history.
Author : Mario Telò
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317139263
Stemming from an international and multidisciplinary network of leading specialists, this best-selling text is fully updated with new chapter additions. With the first edition prepared at the end of the last century and the second edition adding inter-regional relations, this new edition focuses on competing models of regional cooperation within a multipolar world and the role of European Union. This new edition offers: - A comparative analysis of regional cooperation and of both US-centred and EU-centred interregionalism. - A fresh exploration of key issues of regionalism versus globalization and the potential for world economic and political governance through regional cooperation, notably in hard times. - A vigorous response to conventional wisdom on the controversial EU international identity - An appendix on regional and interregional organizations. - A key resource for postgraduate or undergraduate study and research of international relations, European integration studies, comparative politics and international political economy. Taking into account both the expanded European Union and regional cooperation in every continent, this multidisciplinary volume comprises contributions from established scholars in the field: A. Gamble, P. Padoan, G. Joffé, G. Therborn, Th. Meyer, R. Higgott, B. Hettne / F. Ponjaert, F. Soederbaum, Ch. Deblock, K. Eliassen / A. Arnottir, S. Keukeleire / I. Petrova, S. Santander and M. Telò (editor).
Author : Jorge Tomás García,Sandra Sáenz-López Pérez
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000574180
The book examines the process of symbolic and material alteration of religious images in antiquity, the middle ages and the modern period. The process by which the form and meaning of images are modified and adapted for a new context is defined by a large number of spiritual, religious, artistic, geographical or historical circumstances. This book provides a defined theoretical framework for these symbolic and material alterations based on the concept of iconotropy; that is, the way in which images change and/or alter their meaning. Iconotropy is a key concept in religious history, particularly for periods in which religious changes, often turbulent, took place. In addition, the iconotropic process of appropriating cult images brought with it changes in the materiality of those images. Numerous accounts from antiquity, the middle ages and the modern period detail how cult images were involved in such processes of misinterpretation, both symbolically and materially. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, visual culture and religious history.
Author : Corville Peters
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781512714449
Are you living your faith to its fullest? Are you experiencing Gods perfect love, perfect forgiveness, perfect freedom, perfect hope, and perfect acceptance? What Does the Cross Mean to You? A Twenty-One Day Journey to Wholeness is author Corville Peters invitation to embark on a path of discovery. Each day you will explore a benefit and/or blessing available to you at the Cross and learn how to release your faith for its application and reflection in your life. Corville guides you every step of the way as you discover new ways to experience the power of the Cross of Jesus Christ and reach a new consciousness. You need not go another day feeling defeated by your circumstances. Youll no longer question whether you are living your faith optimally. You will feel it. What Does the Cross Mean to You? A Twenty-One Day Journey to Wholeness brings you to personal victory in the finished work of the Cross. Take the challenge and experience the power of the Cross released in your life.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Missions
ISBN : UOM:39015074647754