Villains Of The Early Church And How They Made Us Better Christians

Author : Mike Aqulilina
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781949013085

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Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians by Mike Aqulilina Pdf

The early Church faced its share of villains—persecutors like Nero and Julian, heretics like Marcion and Arius. And what good were they? Plenty, say the Church Fathers. The threat of persecution made Christians strong and bold. As noted author Mike Aquilina demonstrates in Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians, the menace of heresy made Christians smarter — and deepened their knowledge of the divine mysteries. The villains of the ancient world proved the mettle of heroes like Peter and Paul, Irenaeus and Athanasius. Treachery and adversity inspired the Fathers’ clearest teaching, most entertaining invective, and more than a few memorable jokes. The time of villains—and heroes—is hardly over. Through Villains of the Early Church, you’ll learn how you can keep your good humor through trials and opposition, and all the while grow sharper in doctrine and warmer in devotion.

Author : Mike Aquilina,James L. Papandrea
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622827206

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How Christianity Saved Civilization by Mike Aquilina,James L. Papandrea Pdf

Ancient Rome’s brutal culture exploited the weak and considered human life expendable. Women were used as property; unwanted children were left on the streets to die. Four centuries later, even ordinary men and women prospered in what had become a vigorous new Christian society – a society that served the vulnerable, exalted women, treasured virtue, and loved peace. Faith had triumphed. Truth was proclaimed. And on this rock-solid foundation, Christian society flourished in the West for the next 1500 years. These eye-opening pages document the many ways in which Christians penetrated and civilized that debased Roman empire, introducing then-radical notions such as the equal dignity of women, respect for life, protection of the weak and vulnerable, and the obligation of rulers to serve those they rule and maximize their freedom. Here you’ll learn about the seven specific areas where any paganism, ancient or modern, is particularly vulnerable. They provide a roadmap for modern Christians to reclaim for the Faith our own neo-pagan modern culture. Facing an overwhelmingly dark and hostile culture, Rome’s early Christians took the steps necessary to transform it. Their struggles and the hard lessons they learned – documented here – afford us hope that, by imitating their example, we may do the same for our culture today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1048 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11363674

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Saturday Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hugh Fogelman
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781477203446

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Christianity Uncovered by Hugh Fogelman Pdf

Many Christians have told me to quit being so nit-picking and let by-gone be be-gones, that what happened in the past was then, and now is now and things have changed. But, that is not true. Christians still read from their so-called NEW testament that is full of Jew-bashing, so subliminal that most Christians overlook it. It is not my desire to claim Christianity is wrong and that you should not believe in your god but I want people to think. Perhaps what you have been led to believe is wrong? Think Why is it wrong for a Christian to deny the divinity of Jesus yet why do Christians turn their blind eye to Christians Missionaries trying to convert Jews against the basic tenants of Judaism? Why is it that most all pictures of the different characters in Christianity have a sun-disk above their heads? The Church made its own spin on this calling them halos, but didnt the Church change Sabbath to Sunday, the day of the sun? Who actually wrote the Christian bible that Christians all over the world swear it? The Church admits they really dont know for sure and only guessed. Did Jesus write anything in the NEW testament, or was his thoughts written by men who thought they knew? Why did it take 2,000 years before the Pope acknowledged the Christian hatred towards Jews and the need for Christians to repent? Why all of a sudden were the Church wrong and the Jews right?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1092 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Art
ISBN : MINN:31951001919210G

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The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1072 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Davidson County (Tenn.)
ISBN : UTEXAS:059172106001972

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Christian Advocate by Anonim Pdf

Author : James L. Papandrea
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594717727

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The Early Church (33–313) by James L. Papandrea Pdf

Winner of a 2020 Catholic Press Association book award (first place, best new religious book series). The first three centuries of the Christian faith were a period of missionary zeal, deep thought, and tribulation. In The Early Church (33–313): St. Peter, the Apostles, and Martyrs, Catholic historian and biblical expert James Papandrea dispels what he calls common “mythconceptions” about the early years of Christianity. Tracking the challenges of heresy and persecution throughout the period, Papandrea shines a spotlight on the earliest saints and explores the growth and development of the new Church. The first Apostles spread the message of Jesus Christ and were willing to suffer and die for their faith. The next generations of believers followed their example, producing inspiring martyrs including Polycarp, Justin, Perpetua, and Sebastian, and great thinkers such as Irenaeus, Tertullian, and Eusebius. In The Early Church (33–313), author and historian James Papandrea presents a clear account of the Church’s first three centuries and provides evidence to refute fourteen commonly held beliefs about the Catholic Church. You will learn: No money or power was attached to being a bishop or priest in the early Church. Christian holidays were not adaptations of pagan celebrations. Christians have never believed in an eternal life for souls without bodies. The doctrine of the Trinity was not forced upon the Church by Constantine, but rather was a belief from the beginning of Christianity. With clear explanation and inspiring stories, Papandrea sorts through what we do and don’t know about the early Church and enables Catholics and fellow Christians to make sense of the Church’s beginnings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015065140397

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Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church (earlier "for Younger Members of the English Church") by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1821
Category : Church
ISBN : OSU:32435075044982

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The Christian Messenger by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mike Aquilina
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2000-02-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612781822

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The Way of the Fathers by Mike Aquilina Pdf

From the pious to the practical, the reflections of the Fathers of the Church cover virtually every aspect of the Christian life. Noted author Mike Aquilina has compiled their ancient axioms into a concise collection of comments designed for busy, modern readers. Pray with the poetry of St. Gregory Nazianzen. Find clear direction in the practical advice of St. Jerome. And, let your heart turn toward the heavenly Jerusalem, following the 1,000 timeless treasures in The Way of the Fathers. "A power-packed collection of the Fathers' concise, clear, and challenging statements on issues still relevant to Christians today. A helpful tool, for anyone seeking to live the authentic Gospel life as understood by the first Christians."

Author : Henry Ward Beecher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Christianity
ISBN : WISC:89092857374

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The Christian Union by Henry Ward Beecher Pdf

Author : Henrietta Harrison
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520273122

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The Missionary's Curse and Other Tales from a Chinese Catholic Village by Henrietta Harrison Pdf

The Missionary’s Curse tells the story of a Chinese village that has been Catholic since the seventeenth century, drawing direct connections between its history, the globalizing church, and the nation. Harrison recounts the popular folk tales of merchants and peasants who once adopted Catholic rituals and teachings for their own purposes, only to find themselves in conflict with the orthodoxy of Franciscan missionaries arriving from Italy. The village’s long religious history, combined with the similarities between Chinese folk religion and Italian Catholicism, forces us to rethink the extreme violence committed in the area during the Boxer Uprising. The author also follows nineteenth century Chinese priests who campaigned against missionary control, up through the founding of the official church by the Communist Party in the 1950s. Harrison’s in-depth study provides a rare insight into villager experiences during the Socialist Education Movement and Cultural Revolution, as well as the growth of Christianity in China in recent years. She makes the compelling argument that Catholic practice in the village, rather than adopting Chinese forms in a gradual process of acculturation, has in fact become increasingly similar to those of Catholics in other parts of the world.

Author : Brent Weeks
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 1269 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316251280

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The Burning White by Brent Weeks Pdf

In this stunning conclusion to the epic New York Times bestselling Lightbringer series, kingdoms clash as Kip struggles to escape his family's shadow in order to protect the land and people he loves. Gavin Guile, once the most powerful man the world had ever seen, has been laid low. He's lost his magic, and now he is on a suicide mission. Failure will condemn the woman he loves. Success will condemn his entire empire. As the White King springs his great traps and the Chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, Kip Guile must gather his forces, rally his allies, and scramble to return for one impossible final stand. The long-awaited epic conclusion of Brent Weeks's New York Times bestselling Lightbringer series. Lightbringer The Black Prism The Blinding Knife The Broken Eye The Blood MirrorThe Burning White For more from Brent Weeks, check out: Night Angel The Way of Shadows Shadow's Edge Beyond the Shadows The Night Angel Trilogy: 10th Anniversary EditionNight Angel: The Complete Trilogy (omnibus)Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella The Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:32000000714073

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The Christian Union by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015031029351

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The Spectator by Anonim Pdf