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The Correspondence of Erasmus: Letters 1802-1925 (Collected Works of Erasmus #13)

by Desiderius Erasmus Charles Fantazzi

The letters in this volume cover Erasmus' correspondence from March to December 1527. These 129 letters centre primarily on Erasmus' continuing struggle with his Catholic critics, especially those in Spain and France, and on Erasmus' growing criticism of the Protestant reform movement. The letters show Erasmus' attempts to justify his position and to win favour with rulers, other prestigious men, and powerful institutions, all influential in both secular and religious spheres. Although the Inquisition in Spain investigated his orthodoxy and did not bring charges against him, the Paris Faculty of Theology formally condemned 112 propositions drawn from Erasmus' works in December 1527. The letters in this volume, written by and to Erasmus in this critical time, represent a unique view of a Europe torn by war and breaking apart into religious confessionalism and regionally organized churches. Throughout all this controversy, Erasmus repeatedly protested that the sole aim of his life's work was to promote the study of humanities for the profit of both knowledge and religion. Volume 13 of the Collected Works of Erasmus series.

The Correspondence of Erasmus: Letters 2357 to 2471

by James M. Estes Desiderius Erasmus Charles Fantazzi

Many of the letters in this volume, which covers the period August 1530 to March 1531, reflect Erasmus' anxieties over events at the Diet of Augsburg (June-November 1530), at which the first of many attempts to achieve a negotiated settlement of the religious division in Germany came to a rancorous conclusion, thus fostering the fear that religious controversy would eventually lead to war. His other chief concerns were the continued attacks on him by Catholic critics who regarded him as a clandestine Lutheran, and the insistence of many evangelical reformers that he was their spiritual father. The literary output of the period covered includes major works aimed at members of both groups.

A Corpus-assisted Multimodal Analysis to Policy Addresses of Macao SAR Government: Two Decades of Change in Macao (Corpora and Intercultural Studies #11)

by Michelle Lam Sut I

This book introduces an integrated framework with corpus-assisted approach to deal with large set of data of discourse with multimodal factors to investigate how policy addresses (the government reports of Macao SAR) as a discourse type function in the social changes of Macao SAR through discussing the social factors to the production and consumption of policy addresses. The book explores research models or methodology in dealing with the contemporary topics in translation studies with a detailed presentation of the application of an analytical framework which marries corpus-assisted analysis, discourse analysis from socio-cultural perspective and multimodality with translation studies. Withal, the book is with the chapters to review the development of the social approach to discourse analysis and to introduce the stories of Macao with the summary of the development of this special region, in academic field, political and cultural fields.

Corpus Anarchicum

by Hamid Dabashi

Dabashi's newest book is a meditation on suicidal violence in the immediate context of its most recent political surge and a critical examination of the radical transformation of the human body, supported by close readings of cinematic and artistic evidence.

Corpus: Writings On Sexuality (Perspectives in Continental Philosophy)

by Richard A. Rand Jean-Luc Nancy

How have we thought “the body”? How can we think it anew? The body of mortal creatures, the body politic, the body of letters and of laws, the “mystical body of Christ”—all these (and others) are incorporated in the word Corpus, the title and topic of Jean-Luc Nancy’s masterwork. <p><p> Corpus is a work of literary force at once phenomenological, sociological, theological, and philosophical in its multiple orientations and approaches. In thirty-six brief sections, Nancy offers us at once an encyclopedia and a polemical program—reviewing classical takes on the “corpus” from Plato, Aristotle, and Saint Paul to Descartes, Hegel, Husserl, and Freud, while demonstrating that the mutations (technological, biological, and political) of our own culture have given rise to the need for a new understanding of the body. He not only tells the story of this cultural change but also explores the promise and responsibilities that such a new understanding entails. <p> The long-awaited English translation is a bold, bravura rendering. To the title essay are added five closely related recent pieces—including a commentary by Antonia Birnbaum—dedicated in large part to the legacy of the “mind-body problem” formulated by Descartes and the challenge it poses to rethinking the ancient problems of the corpus. The last and most poignant of these essays is “The Intruder,” Nancy’s philosophical meditation on his heart transplant. The book also serves as the opening move in Nancy’s larger project called “The deconstruction of Christianity.”

The Corporeal Imagination: Signifying the Holy in Late Ancient Christianity (Divinations: Rereading Late Ancient Religion)

by Patricia Cox Miller

With few exceptions, the scholarship on religion in late antiquity has emphasized its tendencies toward transcendence, abstraction, and spirit at the expense of matter. In The Corporeal Imagination, Patricia Cox Miller argues instead that ancient Christianity took a material turn between the fourth and seventh centuries. During this period, Miller contends, there occurred a major shift in the ways in which the human being was oriented in relation to the divine, a shift that reconfigured the relationship between materiality and meaning in a positive direction.The Corporeal Imagination is a groundbreaking investigation into the theological poetics of material substance in late ancient Christian texts. From hagiographies to literary descriptions of sacred paintings to treatises on relics and theurgy, Miller examines a wide variety of ancient texts to reveal how Christian writers increasingly described the matter of the world as invested with divine power. By appealing to the reader's sensory imagination, Christian texts endowed phenomena like relics, saints' bodies in hagiography, and saints' presence in icons with a visual and tactile presence. The book draws on a variety of contemporary theoretical models to elucidate the significance of all these materials in ancient religious life and imagination.

Corporate Islam

by Sloane-White Patricia

Compelling and original, this book offers a unique insight into the modern Islamic corporation, revealing how power, relationships, individual identities, gender roles, and practices - and often massive financial resources - are mobilized on behalf of Islam. Focusing on Muslims in Malaysia, Patricia Sloane-White argues that sharia principles in the region's Islamic economy produce a version of Islam that is increasingly conservative, financially and fiscally powerful, and committed to social control over Muslim and non-Muslim public and private lives. Packed with fascinating details, the book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Islamic politics and culture in modern life.

Corporal Punishment in the Bible: A Redemptive-Movement Hermeneutic for Troubling Texts

by William J. Webb

Slaves, Women and Homosexuals,

Corona Crisis: Plagues, Pandemics, and the Coming Apocalypse

by Mark Hitchcock

In Corona Crisis, professor Mark Hitchcock shares how the current coronavirus outbreak is related to the vivid, end-time biblical prophecies about plagues, pestilences, and pandemics. Jesus listed &“pestilences in various places&” as a sign of his coming (Luke 21:11).In the prophecy of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, the fourth rider kills one-fourth of the earth with pestilence and the &“wild beasts of the earth.&”Many believe that &“wild beasts&” refers to plagues that come from animals, as we&’ve seen in recent decades with AIDS, SARS, MERS, the bird flu and swine flu, and now COVID-19.Hitchcock believes the coronavirus is not the fulfillment of these events that will occur during the tribulation period but a foreshadowing of what lies ahead. Corona Crisis puts the current situation in perspective in relation to previous plagues, like the Spanish flu, while giving an overview of the major signs of the end times.The book also discusses how the rise of globalism contributes to the spread of plagues. In our global environment, events can happen suddenly that send shock waves around the world.

The Cornwall Novels: The Governess of Penwythe Hall, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, The Light at Wyndcliff (The Cornwall Novels #3)

by Sarah E. Ladd

The Governess of Penwythe HallCornwall, England, 1811Rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love, this Regency romance introduces us to the Twethewey family and their search for peace, justice, and love on the Cornish coast.The Thief of Lanwyn ManorCornwall, England, 1818In Regency England an advantageous match could set up a lady for life. Julia knows Matthew Blake, copper mine owner and very eligible bachelor, is the gentleman she should set her eyes upon. But why can&’t she steal her gaze away from his younger brother, Isaac?The Light at WyndcliffCornwall, England, 1820In the third book of this sweet Regency Cornwall series, one young man must search for truth among the debris of multiple shipwrecks on his newly inherited property.&“Brimming with dangerous secrets, rich characters, and the hauntingly beautiful descriptions Sarah Ladd handles so well, 1800s Cornwall is brought vividly to life in this well-crafted tale that kept me glued to the pages. What a brilliant start to a new series!&” —Abigail Wilson, author of Midnight on the River Grey, for The Governess of Penwyth HallThree full-length Regency romances (c. 90,000 words each)

The Cornish Hideaway: A beautiful village. An artist who's lost her spark. And a community who help her find it again.

by Jennifer Bibby

A beautiful village. An artist who&’s lost her spark. And a community who help her find it again.&‘Charming and romantic, sweet and sunny. I loved it&’ MILLY JOHNSON'A warm and charm-filled story about community, passion and following your heart, The Cornish Hideaway is a feel-good delight. Its dreamy seaside setting and cast of loveable characters quickly became a world I didn't want to leave. A holiday romance in book form - I adored it!' HOLLY MILLER&‘I absolutely loved the gorgeous seaside setting and the wonderful sense of community!&’ HOLLY MARTIN'A sun-drenched delight, an absolute joy!' HEIDI SWAIN'A wonderfully charming debut&’ JACKIE FRASER&‘A sun-drenched summer in picture-perfect Polcarrow - I didn't want it to end&’ HOLLY HEPBURNAll Freya has ever wanted to do is paint. So when she fails her Master&’s Degree in Art, on the same day that her boyfriend decides he needs a &‘more serious&’ partner, to Freya it feels like the end of the world. Luckily, she has a saviour in the shape of best friend Lola, who invites her to the sleepy Cornish village of Polcarrow, to work in her café. With nothing keeping her in London, Freya jumps at the chance of a summer by the sea. Freya needs time to focus on herself. But then dark and mysterious biker Angelo blows into town on a stormy afternoon, with his own artistic dreams and a secretive past, and Freya&’s plans of a romance-free summer fly straight out of the window…Heart-warming, heartfelt and romantic, The Cornish Hideaway is a novel of community, friendship and learning to love again, for fans of Jenny Colgan, Cathy Bramley and Heidi Swain.

The Cornerstone: Continuing the Mission of Christ Today as Members of the Church

by Our Sunday Visitor

The Cornerstone: Continuing the Mission of Christ Today as Members of the Church, invites students to examine the nature and mission of the Church founded by Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit. Exercises engage adolescents in the images of the Church, documents of Church councils, and the Scriptural foundation of Church teachings. Maps and profiles of saints promote understanding of the spread of Christianity as well as important events and movements within the Church.

The Corner That Held Them (Virago Modern Classics Ser. #352)

by Sylvia Townsend Warner

A unique novel about life in a 14th-century convent by one of England's most original authors.Sylvia Townsend Warner’s The Corner That Held Them is a historical novel like no other, one that immerses the reader in the dailiness of history, rather than history as the given sequence of events that, in time, it comes to seem. Time ebbs and flows and characters come and go in this novel, set in the era of the Black Death, about a Benedictine convent of no great note. The nuns do their chores, and seek to maintain and improve the fabric of their house and chapel, and struggle with each other and with themselves. The book that emerges is a picture of a world run by women but also a story—stirring, disturbing, witty, utterly entrancing—of a community. What is the life of a community and how does it support, or constrain, a real humanity? How do we live through it and it through us? These are among the deep questions that lie behind this rare triumph of the novelist’s art.

Corner Conversations: Engaging Dialogues About God and Life

by Randy Newman

Welcome to Turnerville--an imaginary place where people take time to think and discuss real issues that get rushed past or ignored in our world. Written by Gold Medallion nominee Randy Newman, this captivating book allows readers to learn new evangelistic skills by eavesdropping on important conversations that grapple with hot-button issues.

Corinthians: A Study Guide

by Gordon D. Fee

A study guide on the two canonical letters of Paul

Corinthian Wisdom, Stoic Philosophy, and the Ancient Economy

by Timothy A. Brookins

This work re-examines the divisive wisdom that Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians. Challenging the recent consensus that the Corinthians' wisdom was rooted primarily in the Greco-Roman rhetorical tradition, Timothy A. Brookins offers a revisionary thesis centered on discourse similarities between the perspective of the Corinthian "wise" and the Stoic system of thought. Brookins argues that several members of the church, after hearing Paul's initial gospel message, construed that message in terms of Stoic philosophy and began promoting a kind of "Stoic-Christian" perspective that helped to precipitate divisions in the church. Being apprised of their views, Paul then exploited the "Stoic" discourse of his opponents in order to sustain common discursive ground. In addition to providing a fresh synthesis of the data in 1 Corinthians, Brookins brings in cutting-edge research on the ancient economy as he explores questions related to philosophical education and social status within the church community.

CORE Study 2: All In Leader Guide

by Danette Baird

CORE (Connect, Own, Reveal, Empower(r)) is a resource designed to help teenagers discover their true identity, value and worth as God s children and empower them to reach their potential in faithfully following Christ with others. All In is a four session study for groups of all sizes. When used alongside Dig In, All In is a powerful tool to help you help your group take the next step of living their newfound commitment to their God-given identity with confidence. Own Reveal Empower I Am The CORE All In Leader Guide contains helps for using the study with your teens along with plans that include engaging material for both large-group and small group discussions. Featured in each session is a short and powerful video introducing the topic. "

CORE Study 1: Dig In Leader Guide

by Danette Baird

CORE (Connect, Own, Reveal, Empower(r)) is a resource designed to help teenagers discover their true identity, value and worth as God s children and empower them to reach their potential in faithfully following Christ with others. Dig In is a four session study for groups of all sizes that takes teens on the journey of addressing the obstacles they ve experienced in understanding who they are in Christ toward connecting with God and others in new and healthy ways. Identity Theft Delete the Spam Connect with God Connect with Others The CORE Dig In Leader Guide contains helps for using the study with your teens along with plans that include engaging material for both large-group and small group discussions. Featured in each session is a short and powerful video introducing the topic. "

The Core Realities of Youth Ministry: Nine Biblical Principles That Mark Healthy Youth Ministries

by Mike Yaconelli

Mike Yaconelli composes his thoughts and passions regarding the nine core realities of youth ministry: veracity (youth ministry must expose students to the life-giving truth of Jesus Christ), authenticity (authentic youth workers will draw young people to Jesus Christ), audacity (youth ministry must push students, parents, and the church outside their comfort zones), sanctuary (youth ministry must provide a safe place for students), diversity (youth ministry must challenge young people to embrace diversity), humility (youth ministry should be clothed in humility), intimacy (our relationship with Jesus is our youth ministry), mystery (youth ministry must foster mystery, rediscover astonishment, and leave room for unanswered questions), and creativity (youth ministry must free students and youth workers to discover and express their God-given creativity). As an added resource, each member of the CORE™ seminar team, including authors and speakers such as Laurie Polich, Efrem Smith, Marv Penner, Duffy Robbins, contributes sidebars throughout the book responding to Mike’s thoughts.

Core Light Healing: My Personal Journey And Advanced Concepts For Creating The Life You Long To Live

by Barbara Brennan

Barbara Ann Brennan, founder of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and best-selling author of Hands of Light and Light Emerging, is one of the most influential healers and spiritual leaders of the 21st century. Now, in her latest book, Core Light Healing, her work continues with revolutionary new information on working with the creative process and the fourth level. The fourth-level, or astral, world bridges the creative pulse from the physical to the higher levels of reality and manifestation. Core Light Healing also chronicles Barbara Brennan’s life journey and personal experiences. In Core Light Healing you will discover: • The nature of the creative process from the Human Energy Consciousness perspective • How each of us creates blocks in our energy fields; how blocks look, interact, and ultimately cause dysfunction in our lives; and the process involved in the clearing of blocks and releasing our creative potential • How to develop and work with High Sense Perception and its role in facilitating the clearing of blocks in our energy fields • The nature of fourth-level reality and its vital role in the creative process • The fourth level as it relates to healing relationships and the cord connections that underlie those relationships • And much more Complete with full-color and black-and-white illustrations, Core Light Healing offers to take you on a journey to create the life you have always imagined.

Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story

by Michael Horton

What Do All Christians Believe? For many people, words like doctrine and theology cause their eyes to glaze over, or they find them difficult to understand and struggle to see how they are relevant to daily life. But theology is far from boring—it is the study of God and should lead to awe and wonder as we better understand who God is and what he has done for us. In Core Christianity, author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton tackles the essential and basic beliefs that all Christians share. What is “core” to the Christian faith? In addition to unpacking these beliefs in a way that is easy to understand, Horton shows why they matter to our lives today. This introduction to the basic doctrines of Christianity is a helpful guide by a respected theologian and a popular author, and it includes discussion questions for individual or group use. Core Christianity is perfect for those who are new to the faith, as well as those who have an interest in deepening in their understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Core Christianity: What is Christianity All About?

by Elmer Towns

Taking the Bible at face value, Dr. Towns explains Christianity's basic concepts, beginning with the premise that Christianity revolves around a Person--Jesus Christ.

Core 52 Student Edition: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year

by Mark E. Moore

Go from biblically challenged to spiritually confident in fifteen minutes a day! This adaptation of the bestselling Core 52 helps teens master the 52 most important verses in the Bible.&“Mark has found the balance between digging deep into God&’s Word and finding its relevance for today.&”—Mary Shannon Hoffpauir, Bible teacher, speaker, and author of Lose Control: The Way to Find Your SoulYou know that the Bible is important. So why is it so hard to get into it or get something out of it? The problem isn&’t you or the Bible. The problem is the strategy. Rather than diving in yourself, what if you had a coach to lead you through a simple process that would build your confidence? Core 52 Student Edition is like having a personal trainer for what matters most. Just as you&’d prepare for an important test or big game by focusing on what&’s core, this guide streamlines your time by focusing on the big ideas of the Bible. In just fifteen minutes a day, five days a week for a year, strengthen your spiritual IQ on the most relevant issues for young adults like you, including: • Why Am I Here? (Genesis 1:1)• How Can I Find Happiness? (Psalm 1:1–3)• How Should I Pray? (Matthew 6:9–13)• What Is Real Love? (John 3:16)• How Can I Reduce My Anxiety? (Philippians 4:6)Knowing the Bible better will make you better at life. Start your Core 52 training today so you&’ll be ready for all God has for you!

Core 52 Family Edition: Build Kids' Bible Confidence in 10 Minutes a Day: A Daily Devotional

by Mark E. Moore Megan Howerton

In just ten minutes a day, you and your kids can master 52 core Bible verses over the course of a year—and have fun doing so!While there are lots of one-year Bible reading plans and family devotionals, few help kids understand the words that they're reading. In this new addition to the popular Core 52 line of resources, Mark E. Moore and his daughter, former teacher and stay-at-home mom Megan Howerton, coach you and your family through 52 of the Bible's key verses. Each week provides you and your child with a simple 5-day plan:• Day 1—read the Bible verse and explanatory text and start a fun challenge• Day 2—memorize a key verse with the help of an engaging 3-minute video• Day 3—read a longer related Bible passage and answer a question• Day 4—further explore through a second Scripture verse and question• Day 5—answer deeper questions together and assess the results of the week&’s challengeIn just a year, Core 52 Family Edition takes children aged 6 to 12 from biblically curious to spiritually confident and competent. Best of all, it&’s a journey you&’ll take with them!

Core 52: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year

by Mark E. Moore

Build your Bible IQ and Christian worldview in just fifteen minutes a day! Over the course of a year, Core 52 will help you master the 52 most important passages in the Bible. “You will gain the tools you need for living the life God has called you to.”—Kyle Idleman, pastor and author of Not a Fan “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”—1 Timothy 4:8 Most of us want to know the Bible better, but few reach our goal, often because we’re too busy or we don’t know where to start. Core 52 removes both barriers, offering a common-sense solution that fits into our busy lives. Respected Bible professor and teaching pastor Mark E. Moore developed this proven process from thirty-five years of helping people grow deeper in God’s Word. Each week features a brief essay, memory verse, Bible story, trajectory verses, and practical ways to put what you’ve learned into practice. An optional “Overachiever Challenge” offers the chance to memorize the top 100 Bible verses by year’s end. This simple approach allows you to become familiar with the big ideas of the Bible in less time and with less effort than other reading plans. In one year, you can master the core of the Bible—focusing on topics from God’s will to worry, happiness to holiness, and leadership to love. These fifty-two core passages are lenses through which you can read the rest of the Bible with clarity and confidence.

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