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Portas Abertas de Satanás: Acesso Negado
by Bill VincentVocê já imaginou sua vida livre do pecado e mantendo Satanás fora de sua vida? Tem que haver um caminho. Bill Vincent revela que a maior forma de guerra espiritual para qualquer cristão é a força poderosa da obediência. As PORTAS ABERTAS de SATANÁS lhe darão uma nova revelação de como Deus fornece no Espírito e induz seu coração e mente a encontrar pecados ocultos e identificar rebeliões. Quando você for desafiado a ser santo, descobrirá como a graça lhe dá o poder de não ser mais escravo do pecado.
Portnoy's Complaint (Vintage International #5)
by Philip RothThe groundbreaking novel from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Pastoral that originally propelled its author to literary stardom: told in a continuous monologue from patient to psychoanalyst, this masterpiece draws us into the turbulent mind of one lust-ridden young Jewish bachelor named Alexander Portnoy.One of The Atlantic&’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years&“Deliciously funny . . . absurd and exuberant, wild and uproarious . . . a brilliantly vivid reading experience&”—The New York Times Book Review&“Touching as well as hilariously lewd . . . Roth is vibrantly talented&”—New York Review of BooksPortnoy's Complaint n. [after Alexander Portnoy (1933- )] A disorder in which strongly-felt ethical and altruistic impulses are perpetually warring with extreme sexual longings, often of a perverse nature. Spielvogel says: 'Acts of exhibitionism, voyeurism, fetishism, auto-eroticism and oral coitus are plentiful; as a consequence of the patient's "morality," however, neither fantasy nor act issues in genuine sexual gratification, but rather in overriding feelings of shame and the dread of retribution, particularly in the form of castration.' (Spielvogel, O. "The Puzzled Penis," Internationale Zeitschrift für Psychoanalyse, Vol. XXIV, p. 909.) It is believed by Spielvogel that many of the symptoms can be traced to the bonds obtaining in the mother-child relationship.
Portrait of God: Rediscovering the Attributes of God through the Stories of His People
by Jack Anthony MooringHave you been struggling to see God lately? This beautiful weaving of biblical reflection and true stories from Jesus-followers turns our gaze again to the One who made us, loves us, and will never leave us. Each chapter in Portrait of God explores an attribute of God through a person in church history who radically experienced His nature. Here you&’ll discover: Faith: how an all-powerful God worked miracles in the life of Kathryn Kuhlman, Holiness: what Augustine of Hippo&’s life in a secular world teaches us about God, Compassion: how William and Catherine Booth&’s service to others radiated God&’s love, And more. Portrait of God includes a foreword from Michael W. Smith, thought-provoking questions, and a list of further reading about each faith leader. As author Jack Mooring writes, &“The Christian life is less about learning and more about remembering.&” When our spiritual life feels like a roller coaster, true stories of faithful Christians help us rediscover our wonder about the unchanging character of our Creator.
Portrait of Lies
by Dandi Daley MackallEncouraged by her close friends and a mystery supporter in cyberspace, Jamie decides to enter a contest to win an art camp scholarship despite her own lack of confidence in her artistic ability.
Portrait of a Priestess: Women and Ritual in Ancient Greece
by Joan Breton ConnellyIn this sumptuously illustrated book, Joan Breton Connelly gives us the first comprehensive cultural history of priestesses in the ancient Greek world. Connelly presents the fullest and most vivid picture yet of how priestesses lived and worked, from the most famous and sacred of them--the Delphic Oracle and the priestess of Athena Polias--to basket bearers and handmaidens. Along the way, she challenges long-held beliefs to show that priestesses played far more significant public roles in ancient Greece than previously acknowledged.Connelly builds this history through a pioneering examination of archaeological evidence in the broader context of literary sources, inscriptions, sculpture, and vase painting. Ranging from southern Italy to Asia Minor, and from the late Bronze Age to the fifth century A.D., she brings the priestesses to life--their social origins, how they progressed through many sacred roles on the path to priesthood, and even how they dressed. She sheds light on the rituals they performed, the political power they wielded, their systems of patronage and compensation, and how they were honored, including in death. Connelly shows that understanding the complexity of priestesses' lives requires us to look past the simple lines we draw today between public and private, sacred and secular.The remarkable picture that emerges reveals that women in religious office were not as secluded and marginalized as we have thought--that religious office was one arena in ancient Greece where women enjoyed privileges and authority comparable to that of men. Connelly concludes by examining women's roles in early Christianity, taking on the larger issue of the exclusion of women from the Christian priesthood. This paperback edition includes additional maps and a glossary for student use.
Portrait of an Unknown Woman: A Novel
by Vanora BennettHidden identities, rising political and religious tension, sensual awakening, and artistic vision come together in Vanora Bennett’s luminous and absorbing historical novel of Tudor England reminiscent of the works of Phillipa Gregory, Sarah Dunant, and Tracy Chevalier.1527. A dark curtain has fallen across Europe. Martin Luther’s break with the Vatican has led to civil war and artistic censorship, forcing the renowned portraitist Hans Holbein the Younger to flee to the safety of Tudor England. Under the patronage of one of Henry VIII’s most trusted and brilliant advisors, Sir Thomas More, Holbein painted two portraits of the More family over the course of five years. Though nearly identical, the second is different. Why? And what do these subtle differences mean?In this sweeping epic, Vanora Bennett uses these two pictures to weave a wondrously imagined tale of Tudor England, witnessed through the eyes of Meg, More’s intelligent and headstrong young ward. Set against the turmoil, intrigue, and tragedy of Henry VIII’s court, Portrait of an Unknown Woman is the story of a woman torn between two remarkable yet radically different men—one she will love, the other she will marry. It also the story of a country torn apart by fanaticism, corruption, and the desires of a headstrong king. Rich with colorful detail, full of vibrant characters drawn from the pages of history, this magnificent novel hails the arrival of a visionary new writer and is sure to become one of the most talked about books of the year.
Portraits of Bible Men, Volume 2: Revised Edition with Discussion Questions for Individual or Group Study
by George MathesonLearn about David, Solomon, Job, Elisha, Elijah, Lot, Ishmael, Melchizedek, Caleb, Aaron, Balaam, Boaz, and Gideon. A beautifully written and inspirational book, which is excellent for group study or personal devotions.
Portraits of Paul: An Archaeology of Ancient Personality
by Bruce J. Malina Jerome H. NeyreyThe authors focus on Paul to discern how ancient persons understood themselves, other people, and the world around them, believing that biblical interpretation can be skewed if contemporary presuppositions about personality are imposed on history.
Portraits of a Pastor: The 9 Essential Roles of a Church Leader
by Jared C. Wilson Daniel L. Akin Donald S. Whitney Jason G. Duesing Owen D. Strachan Christian T. George John Mark Yeats Ronnie W. FloydAs a pastor, do you feel like you&’re wearing too many hats? If you&’re a pastor, you know the tension of balancing (or trying to) the many roles and expectations that come with leading a church. But are you able to distinguish which roles are truly essential? And can you measure how you&’re fulfilling them? Portraits of a Pastor features contributions from evangelical leaders like Jason Allen, Jared Wilson, Daniel Akin, and Owen Strachan on the essential roles and aspects of pastoral ministry. Together the book answers three important questions: What does it mean for the pastor to hold all nine roles? Why should the pastor fulfill these roles? How can the pastor most faithfully fulfill them? A pastor must be a preacher, shepherd, missionary, evangelist, church historian, theologian, man of God, leader of his household, and leader of others—a tall order! After reading Portraits of a Pastor, you&’ll:Have a clearer vision of the roles you should fulfill in the life of your congregationBe inspired to fulfill your calling by growing in new areas of leadershipKnow the unbiblical visions of pastoral leadership that may distract you from your core callingIt&’s true: much is demanded of pastors. But it&’s also true that too much is demanded of most pastors. Know what God has called you to, how to fulfill that calling, and what may be distracting you from it.
Portraits of a Pastor: The 9 Essential Roles of a Church Leader
by Jared C. Wilson Daniel L. Akin Donald S. Whitney Jason G. Duesing Owen D. Strachan Christian T. George John Mark Yeats Ronnie W. FloydAs a pastor, do you feel like you&’re wearing too many hats? If you&’re a pastor, you know the tension of balancing (or trying to) the many roles and expectations that come with leading a church. But are you able to distinguish which roles are truly essential? And can you measure how you&’re fulfilling them? Portraits of a Pastor features contributions from evangelical leaders like Jason Allen, Jared Wilson, Daniel Akin, and Owen Strachan on the essential roles and aspects of pastoral ministry. Together the book answers three important questions: What does it mean for the pastor to hold all nine roles? Why should the pastor fulfill these roles? How can the pastor most faithfully fulfill them? A pastor must be a preacher, shepherd, missionary, evangelist, church historian, theologian, man of God, leader of his household, and leader of others—a tall order! After reading Portraits of a Pastor, you&’ll:Have a clearer vision of the roles you should fulfill in the life of your congregationBe inspired to fulfill your calling by growing in new areas of leadershipKnow the unbiblical visions of pastoral leadership that may distract you from your core callingIt&’s true: much is demanded of pastors. But it&’s also true that too much is demanded of most pastors. Know what God has called you to, how to fulfill that calling, and what may be distracting you from it.
Portraits of a Radical Disciple: Recollections of John Stott's Life and Ministry
by John Stottsingle
Portraits of the Past (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn #5)
by Rebecca KellyAn antique trunk, a book of sketches and a long-buried secret plunge the Howard sisters into the middle of a mystery at Grace Chapel Inn. The family will eventually come to an understanding of what the future holds.
Portraits: A Novel
by Cynthia FreemanFrom New York&’s Lower East Side to San Francisco, four generations of an immigrant family in America come to life in this New York Times–bestselling saga. In an act of great courage and will, Esther Sandsonitsky leaves her abusive new husband and tiny village on the border between Poland and Germany for the more welcoming shores of the United States. When she makes her way through the throng at Ellis Island, the world is on the threshold of a new century. But Esther is on her own quest: to capture a piece of the American dream for her children, including Jacob, the son she was forced to leave behind.Portraits tells an indelible story of the struggles and sacrifices of a family—and a people—searching for a place to belong.
Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible: A Literary and Cultural Study
by Matthew J. LynchMost studies on violence in the Hebrew Bible focus on the question of how modern readers should approach the problem. But they fail to ask how the Hebrew Bible thinks about that problem in the first place. In this work, Matthew J. Lynch examines four key ways that writers of the Hebrew Bible conceptualize and critique acts of violence: violence as an ecological problem; violence as a moral problem; violence as a judicial problem; violence as a purity problem. These four 'grammars of violence' help us interpret crucial biblical texts where violence plays a lead role, like Genesis 4-9. Lynch's volume also offers readers ways to examine cultural continuity and the distinctiveness of biblical conceptions of violence.
Ports to Posts: Latter-day Saint Gathering in the Nineteenth Century
by Fred E. WoodsPorts to Posts is the result of more than a quarter century of research in Latter-day Saint migration narratives from the nineteenth century. Fred E. Woods takes the reader from early church beginnings in upstate New York to ecclesiastical gathering places in Kirtland, Ohio, and Jackson County, Missouri. The journey then incorporates international European ports to Latter-day Saint gathering locations in Nauvoo, Illinois, and later in the Salt Lake Valley during the peak of this emigrant era. Through these stories, the reader will learn about the missionary proselyting process and how it led converts to Liverpool, the primary place of embarkation, across the Atlantic, and into harbors at New Orleans, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. Authentic voices describe the challenges church members faced as they left their homelands and endured storms and the efforts of enemies who tried to dissuade them from their destinations. Ports to Posts captures not only the emigrants&’ journeys but also how Americans perceived these often unwanted pilgrims. Woods&’s research reveals the purpose and process by which Latter-day Saints gathered to create their American Zion and converts&’ solemn obligation to assemble in American gathering places.
Portuguese Jews and New Christians in Colonial Brazil, 1500-1822: A New Geography of the Atlantic World
by Alan P. MarcusThe diaspora of Portuguese Jews and New Christians, known as Gente da Nação (People of the Nation), is considered the largest European diaspora of the early modern period. Portuguese Jews not only founded the first congregations and synagogues in Brazil (Recife and Olinda), but when they left Brazil they played an imperative role in establishing the first Jewish communities in Suriname, throughout the Caribbean, and in North America.Portuguese Jews and New Christians and their descendants were deeply involved in the colonial enterprise in Brazil. They were among the New World’s first sugarcane-industry experts, skilled laborers, merchants, rabbis, calligraphists, playwrights, poets, writers, pharmacists, medical doctors, real estate brokers, and geographers—a fact that remains largely unknown in most public and academic spheres.Drawing on nearly twenty thousand digitized dossiers of the Portuguese Inquisition, this volume offers a comprehensive, critical overview informed by both relatively inaccessible secondary sources and a significant body of primary sources.
Posers, Fakers, and Wannabes: Unmasking the Real You
by Brennan Manning Jim HancockBe who God made you to be. Adapted for teens and students from Brennan Manning's best-seller Abba's Child , this book will help you see how God's grace sets us free to be who we really are. No more games, no acts, no masks. Discover your identity in Christ and be set free.
Positioning the Scholar: Epistemological and Methodological Issues in the Evolutionary Study of Religion (New Approaches to the Scientific Study of Religion #20)
by Indrek PeeduThis book presents a systematic study of the issue of positioning in the scientific study of religion. The book discusses the wider context of positioning in the study of religion, highlights the epistemological and methodological presumptions as well as the implicit goals in play in the cognitive and evolutionary approaches. Particular focus is on the contemporary evolutionary, cognitive and behavioral study of religion and the issues of positioning in the context of these research approaches. Based on this it presents an in-depth analysis of the prevalent conceptualizations of the position of the scholar in the study of religion: methodological naturalism, methodological agnosticism, neutrality and the dialogical position. Furthermore, for the first time the relevance of both evolutionary epistemology and the underdetermination of scientific research is shown for the purposes of a full evaluation of the justifiability of particular epistemological arguments. Finally, directions forward in discussing and conceptualizing the position of the scholar in the study of religion are suggested. The book is expected to be of relevance and interest for scholars of religion interested in method and theory in the study of religion, evolutionary and cognitive study of religion and other related fields.
Positive Directions: Shifting Polarities to Escape Stress and Increase Happiness
by John RyderHow do you refocus on the positive under any circumstance? Positive Directions is about the specific changes you can easily make that will result in the biggest differences in your life. Dr. Ryder explains how to develop nine psychological skills that empower the individual to conquer problems such as stress, fears, frustrations, misery, lack of energy, sabotaging patterns, and bad decisions. The book simplifies our complex nature and identifies the polar opposites which either swing in the negative (bad) or positive (good) direction. When you are going the wrong way, turn in the opposite - positive direction. This system gives you the knowledge and skills to know how to reverse any negative direction in your life and propel you towards greater success and fulfillment - the positive direction! This book contains a great deal of useful information, fascinating ideas, and fun exercises with helpful tables, graphs, and instructions that can improve your life and relationships.
Positive Imaging: The Powerful Way to Change Your Life
by Norman Vincent PealeA visionary, proven program for positive gain in virtually every aspect of life by one of the 20th century's most influential self-help experts and spiritual leaders Norman Vincent Peale's groundbreaking self-help classic, The Power of Positive Thinking, has dramatically transformed countless lives throughout the world with its powerful message of constructive affirmation. Positive Imaging builds on the principles originally presented in Dr. Peale's life-changing, multi-million-copy bestseller, offering step-by-step guidance that will help you break through the barriers that stand in the way of achieving the harmony, happiness, and success you so fervently desire. In this essential volume, Dr. Peale takes the positive thinking idea a step further. By employing a potent mental process called "imaging," you can eliminate problems and take firm control of your life. Keeping a clear and vivid picture of a desired goal in your mind until it becomes part of your subconscious will help you actualize your objectives by releasing previously untapped inner energies. With Positive Imaging you can banish fear and loneliness, strengthen and gain new confidence in your interpersonal relationships, improve your health, and eliminate your financial worries. The path to mental and physical wellness, spiritual well-being, and overall success in life is opening up right in front of you--let Dr. Peale show you the way.
Positive Pagan: Staying Upbeat in an Offbeat World
by Lisa WagonerSpells, Meditations & Rituals for Greater Happiness, Fulfillment & ConfidenceLearn how to radiate positive energy, even when you've been through an unjust amount of pain and hardship, with this inspiring book by Pagan writer Lisa Wagoner. In these turbulent times, keeping a sense of positivity can seem like an unattainable feat, but this book offers powerful support through an extensive collection of meditations, spells, correspondences, and rituals.Positive Pagan shows you how to build tenacity, find inward and outward balance, and share a positive perspective with others. Lisa provides techniques that are designed to help you develop a core of positivity that stays with you through every experience—good and bad. With this book, you'll have all the tools and confidence needed to handle tough times and spread positivity in the world.
Positive Vibes: Inspiring Thoughts for Change and Transformation
by Gordon SmithA beautiful book of inspiring and uplifting thoughts to enrich your daily life, from much-loved, world-famous medium and bestselling author Gordon Smith.Sometimes this life can be very difficult and we don't always have the answers as to why, but somewhere inside all of us is an inner power that can give us the strength to go on in spite of what hardships our life throws at us. That power is our inner spirit.Gordon Smith has delved into that deep inner strength many, many times in his own life and has found renewed energy just by being positive in the face of adversity. In this beautiful collection of uplifting thoughts to inspire you in your everyday life, Gordon guides you to a place where transformation and healing will flood into your life as you connect to your own inner spirit and return to the joy that is your birthright.
Positive Word Power: The Language Of Friendship And Happiness: For Teens: The Torah Wisdom On Human Interaction Arranged For Daily Study
by Chana Nestlebaum Shaindy AppelbaumFriends, classmates, parents, siblings... they're what we cherish most in life. Now you can learn how to protect your greatest treasure from damage, keeping your relationships shining bright. It's all in the power of the words you speak. Learn the answers to such vital everyday questions as: Is a joke always funny? Is criticism always constructive? Does praise always build others up? How can I deal kindly with someone who annoys me? What if someone is not my type? How should I express anger? In 2009, The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation produced Positive Word Power, based on "The Power of Words" by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, which shone a bright light on the issue of ona'as devarim — hurting others with words. This daily learning sefer has been taken up by thousands of Jewish men and women who have learned how to recognize and change those thoughts and character traits that spur nice people to say hurtful things. Now The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation brings these priceless lessons to you, teenage readers, through practical scenarios, strategies and discussion questions that reflect the unique challenges of your life. Positive Word Power for Teens will sensitize you to the impact of words you use and hear every day and help you shed negative habits. Through our words, each of us has the power to paint for ourselves a bright and loving world, or a dark and lonely one. With an investment of just a few minutes a day, you can learn how to choose the beautiful hues of kindness and sensitivity, and paint a world you'll be happy to live in today and for the rest of your life!
Positively, Penelope
by Pepper BashamThe world could do with a little more kindness and positivity and random acts of singing, don&’t you think?Dear Reader, My name is Penelope, and while I may not be a real-life princess, I&’ve been told I possess a certain fairy-tale heroine quality. I wield optimism as my weapon of choice, don amazing shoes and vintage hats whenever possible, and speak in musical references. All of which perfectly qualifies me to succeed in my new role as a marketing intern at the historic Darling House theater on the island of Skymar.Only . . . it seems this internship position is going to be a LOT bigger than I thought. The Gray family, who owns the theater, has been stuck in a rut of darkness ever since the loss of their matriarchs. Now all that&’s left is a dying theater, a reclusive grandfather, three siblings, and an adorable seven-year-old girl who desperately needs some pixie-dust magic.So that&’s what this story is about. My plans to save the theater! (Plans that, somehow, keep being stolen by a local competitor.) And an anonymous online theater troupe. And two single brothers who may be vying for this American girl&’s heart . . . until they&’re not (or maybe they just want me for my ideas too). And a dream job offer that will require me to make a truly heart-wrenching decision. I may not excel at finishing stories, but I promise to see this one through to its happily ever after.Positively,Penelope&“What do you get when you combine a lovable heroine with characters who have mastered the art of witty banter? A charming read.&” —Sheila Roberts, USA TODAY bestselling authorWitty, hilarious, and heartwarming contemporary romanceA sweet, kisses-only romanceAn epistolary novel written mostly in emails and textsStand-alone novel, but a companion to Authentically, IzzyBook length: approximately 110,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Possessed by God: A New Testament theology of sanctification and holiness (New Studies in Biblical Theology #Volume 1)
by David G. PetersonIn this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, David Peterson challenges the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process. He argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event, "God's way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to him and to fulfill his purpose for us." Simply to identify sanctification with growth and holiness, he contends, obscures the emphasis and balance of New Testament teaching and creates unrealistic expectations. Throughout this study Peterson builds his case on the careful exegesis of relevant passages, with a keen eye for the pastoral implications of his findings. Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.