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Although educated and trained for a career in the clergy, Samuel Butler began to harbor serious doubts about his vocation and Christian morals in general at an early age. Although he addressed these issues in earnest debate with his colleagues and family members, Butler's confusion only worsened over time. He began to explore his concerns about Victorian-era hypocrisy in writing, penning a series of philosophically minded novels and social satires,
...A keyword searchable edition of The King James Bible available for handhelds, desktops and laptops. Including Old Testament and New Testament, this is a wonderful tool that keeps the scriptures at your fingertips. The translation that became the Authorized King James Bible was begun in 1604 and in 1611 was published by the Church of England, under the direction of King James. The translation was done by forty-seven Church of England scholars,
...Though best remembered as the brilliant writer responsible for bringing master detective Sherlock Holmes to life, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a well-regarded thinker with wide-ranging interests, and he addressed many metaphysical and esoteric topics in a series of essays penned over the course of his career. In this volume, Conan Doyle offers some of his insights into the value of personal spiritual experiences and their relationship to traditional
...Today, "What would Jesus do?" is a refrain commonly posed by and among Christian believers. In this classic work of theology, author John R. Macduff poses a fascinating variation on this question: what -- and how -- did Jesus think? This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into Christian epistemology.
Despite the profound significance that religion holds in believers' lives, most teachers of religion are volunteers or amateurs with no formal training in instructional methods. This comprehensive guide provides basic and advanced techniques for religious instruction geared for every age group and level of comprehension.
Despite the fact that the Christian tradition is prevalent, if not dominant, throughout much of the Western world, there remains a considerable amount of confusion and debate over the actual doctrines that feature in this belief system. In this volume, The Great Doctrines of the Bible, author William Evans identifies and explains some of the most important doctrinal and dogmatic tenets of the Christian faith.
Los conflictos interpersonales están causando dificultades y daños serios en nuestra vida. Sus efectos destructivos traen tensión a los matrimonios, amargan a nuestros hijos y causan discordia en nuestras iglesias. Hasta en nuestro viajar diario camino al trabajo afrontamos hostilidad y agresión.
¿Que tal si esto fuera diferente? ¿Que tal si en cada área de su vida - hasta en las mañanas
2024 Winner, Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature, The Sami Rohr Jewish Literary Institute
"[Kessler] has done an exceptional job and
10) My Religion
Leo Tolstoy is widely recognized as one of the most important fiction writers of the modern era. What's less widely known, however, is that Tolstoy was a devout Christian who read deeply in the subjects of religious philosophy and theology and, over the course of his lifetime, came to devise his own unique take on Christianity. This volume offers an overview of the author's religious views and practices.
12) Heretics
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
A New York Times Bestseller
A New York Magazine Best Book of the Year
An Economist Best Book of the Year
Pulitzer Prize–Winning Author of Gilead
Marilynne Robinson has built a sterling reputation as a writer of sharp, subtly moving prose, not only as a major American novelist, but also as a rigorous thinker and incisive essayist.
"Arise, my love, my beautiful one come away."
Song of Solomon 2:10 (ESV)
The insightful wisdom, joy, and lightheartedness of seven amazing women who have pushed through extreme winters only to fall more intensely in love with Jesus will challenge and provoke you to dance, live, breathe, and have your being in the One who created you to arise and come along with Him as His delicate, brilliant one into the bounteous reality of Heaven on Earth.
...Whether you're a true believer, a dyed-in-the-wool skeptic, a student of world religions, or somewhere in between, your understanding and appreciation of Christian belief and theology will deepen with a reading of The Teaching of Jesus. The text focuses on Christ's words and deeds as recounted in the New Testament, and renowned theologian George Jackson adds plenty of his own fascinating insight and analysis to the mix.
16) Judaism
Israel Abrahams (1858 - 1925) was an eminent Anglo-Jewish scholar of Judaism. He was a well-educated man who lectured on secular as well as Jewish topics. A passionate scholar, community man and lay preacher, he wrote on Literature, Jewish life and prayer. He became reader of Talmudics at Cambridge in 1902.
Evangelical Christians have a doctrinal duty to try to convert others to their faith, but in today's secular, cynical culture, finding people who are willing to listen can be a formidable challenge. This twentieth-century masterpiece is regarded as one of the key texts in the Evangelical canon, and it's a must-read for anyone who takes "the art of soul-winning" seriously.
In this though-provoking volume, Scottish theologian Marcus Dods addresses the question "What would Jesus do?" at great length and provides readers with advice and instructions to help them model their lives, actions, and choices after those that Jesus himself undertook. A refreshing read for any believer seeking a source of spiritual guidance and inspiration.
19) Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture
*With a foreword from Tim Keller*
A bold vision for Christians who want to engage the world in a way that is biblically faithful and culturally sensitive.
In Biblical Critical Theory, Christopher Watkin shows how the Bible and its unfolding story help us make sense of modern life and culture.
Critical theories exist to critique what we think we know about reality and the social,
...Start Your Days Together
For a marriage that works, you must work at it. Whether you just put a ring on it, or have been married for years, you don't have to figure marriage out on your own.
Bestselling author and relationship counselor H. Norman Wright has mentored millions of couples with his interactive and easy-to-use books on marriage. Through Scripture, storytelling, and thought-provoking questions, this devotional will
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