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Pascal Pensées
by Blaise Pascal A. J. KrailsheimerBlaise Pascal, the precociously brilliant contemporary of Descartes, was a gifted mathematician and physicist, but it is his unfinished apologia for the Christian religion upon which his reputation now rests. The Penseesis a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which he explores the contradictions of human nature in psychological, social, metaphysical and, above all, theological terms. Mankind emerges from Pascal's analysis as a wretched and desolate creature within an impersonal universe, but whose existence can be transformed through faith in God's grace. This masterly translation conveys Pascal's disarmingly personal tone and captures all the fire and passion of the original. Also contained in this volume are a comparison between different editions, appendices and a bibliography
Pascal the Philosopher
by Graeme HunterBlaise Pascal has always been appreciated as a literary giant and a religious guide, but has received only grudging recognition as a philosopher: philosophers have mistaken Pascal's harsh criticism of their discipline as a rejection of it. But according to Graeme Hunter, Pascal's critics have simply failed to grasp his lean, but powerful conception of philosophy. This accessibly written book provides the first introduction to Pascal's philosophy as an organic whole.Hunter argues that Pascal's aim is not merely to humble philosophy, but to save it from a kind of failure to which it is prone. He lays out Pascal's development of a more promising and fruitful path for philosophical inquiry, one that responded to the scientific, religious, and political upheaval of his time. Finally, Hunter illuminates Pascal's significance for contemporary readers, allowing him to emerge as the rare philosopher who is spiritual, literary, and rigorous all at once - both a brilliant controversialist and a thinker of substance.
Pascal's Fire: Scientific Faith and Religious Understanding
by Keith WardCombining cutting edge-science with thought-provoking discourses about morality, religion and the meaning of life, Keith Ward provides a fascinating take on the science versus religion debate, offering 'a third way' which is guaranteed to spark debate for years to come.
Pascal's God and the Fragments of the World
by Martin NemoianuIn Pascal's God and the Fragments of the World, Martin Nemoianu offers a new interpretation of the thought of Blaise Pascal, drawn from the Pensées and beyond. The book takes Pascal's central theme to be the distinction - Infini rien - between the transcendent God and the created world, which, without God, would be nothing. Nemoianu identifies the distinction in Pascal, articulates it, and works through the difficulties attending the distinction's disclosure. He then considers the implications of the distinction for the nature of nature and the nature of the human being, culminating in the ideal of martyrdom. The book closes with treatment of a closely related theme: the relation between human freedom and divine grace, in the context of the vexed question of Pascal's Jansenism.
Pascal's Pensées (Routledge Revivals)
by Blaise PascalPublished in 1950: The Penseés is a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which Pascal explores the contradictions of human nature in psychological, social, metaphysical and - above all - theological terms. Mankind emerges from Pascal's analysis as a wretched and desolate creature within an impersonal universe, but who can be transformed through faith in God's grace.
Pascal's Wager: The Man Who Played Dice with God
by James A. ConnorJames Connor explores both the intellectual giant whose theory of probability paved the way for modernity and the devout religious mystic who dared apply probability to faith.
Pascal’s Wager: A Novel
by Nancy RueConfirmed atheist Jill McGavock faces the mental deterioration of her brilliant mother. In a quest to cope with this devastating situation, Jill seeks out philosophy professor Sam Hunt. Savvy Sam challenges Jill to make "Pascal's wager" -- to "bet" that God exists by acting as if he does. The results not only change Jill's mind but transform her life in ways she never could have imagined. An exciting, faith-building thriller!
Paschal Mystery: A Primary Source Reader
by Lorraine L. KilmartinThe Paschal Mystery, Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection, is a living reality. It is the promise of life that we receive at Baptism and it continues to draw us into union with God. We experience this union in the most profound way when we receive Jesus in Holy Communion. The collection of readings in The Paschal Mystery: A Primary Source Reader aims to help you come to know Jesus and build a relationship with him that grows ever more loving and ever more life-giving.
The Paschal Mystery: Christ's Mission of Salvation
by Brian Singer-TownsThe goodness of creation, Original Sin, and the promise of a messiah are the starting point for this course, which explores our salvation through the Paschal Mystery. The students encounter the mystery and glory of the suffering, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ. The course also explores how the Paschal Mystery informs our daily lives, our prayer, and our participation in the life of the Church.
Pase entre bastidores al otro lado: Charlas con el más allá con Jennifer Shaffer
by Richard MartiniEl segundo volumen de Pase entre bastidores al otro lado: Charlas con el más allá con Jennifer Shaffer explica el proceso de obtención de las «entrevistas con personas que están en el otro lado». Jennifer Shaffer es una médium/intuitiva de renombre mundial que trabaja con la policía en los Estados Unidos en casos de personas desaparecidas. Richard Martini es un autor de éxito que generalmente conoce a las personas a quienes se dispone a entrevistar, aunque en algunas ocasiones es Luana Anders quien está familiarizada con ellas y quien, desde el otro lado, ayuda a moderar las discusiones. Cada capítulo es una exploración de lo relatado, sobre lo cual se realizan observaciones e investigaciones para comprobar los datos aportados. A continuación, se incluye un breve resumen de algunas de las personas a quienes se ha accedido a través de este proceso. Entrevistas del libro Pase entre bastidores al otro lado: Charlas con el más allá con Jennifer Shaffer, SEGUNDA PARTE: 1 – «Ed Taylor, Robert y el perro nominado para los Oscar». Entrevista con Robert Towne y dos amigos en el otro lado. 2 – «Estar aquí es divertido». Entrevista con Sydney Pollack, director ganador de un Oscar, en el otro lado. 3 – «El amor es una frecuencia superior». Hablamos con Jonathan Krane y Marlon Brando en el otro lado. 4 - «Agujeros negros y el infinito». Entrevistas con Stephen Hawking, Garry Shandling y Christopher Hitchens. 5 - «Planos» con Jennifer y Luana. La actriz/maestra Luana Anders nos explica cómo organizar una clase en el otro lado. 6 - Hermanos de otro planeta. Varios miembros de la clase realizan su aportación a relatos sobre el otro lado. 7 - «Respuestas sobrenaturales» de la consciencia. Discusiones más generales, con Bill Paxton, Tom Petty y otros. 8 - John, George, Jimi «Zapatos de gamuza azul». Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison y John Lennon hablan desde el otro lad
Pase Entre Bastidores al Otro Lado: Charlas con el más allá con Jennifer Shaffer, Primera parte
by Richard MartiniPase entre bastidores al otro lado: Charlas con el más allá con Jennifer Shaffer, Primera parte La primera parte del libro explica el proceso de realizar «entrevistas a personas del otro lado». Jennifer Shaffer es una médium/intuitiva de renombre mundial que trabaja con agencias policiales en los Estados Unidos para ayudar a encontrar a personas desaparecidas. Richard Martini es un autor de libros con gran éxito de ventas que conocía a las personas a quienes entrevista, mientras Luana Anders actúa como moderadora de sus clases y discusiones desde el otro lado. Cada capítulo explora relatos que proceden del más allá y se realizan investigaciones para verificar los detalles facilitados, además de hacer observaciones sobre el proceso. A continuación, se ofrece una muestra de algunas de las personas a las que se ha «accedido» a través de este proceso. 1 – Nuestra clase en el otro lado «Una clase de traducción» 2 – Harry Dean Stanton «Ábrete a la posibilidad» 3 – Harry Dean Redux «El conserje de la conectividad» 4 – Entrevista con Morton «Ha aparecido por encima de tu hombro» 5 – El consejo de Morton «Más rápido, más inteligente, más eficiente» 6 – De Harvard a Oxford y de vuelta - Julian Baird PhD 7 – Tom Wilbury «Pase entre bastidores» 8 – Acción de gracias con el Buda vaquero 9 – Robin, el Genio «Ironía» 10 – Bill de Texas «Es divertido. Puedo volar» 11 – Bill de Texas, Segunda parte «Lo amo» 12 – P. Rogers Nelson «Surfeando el éter» 13 – P. R. Nelson, Segunda parte «No pierdas el apego» 14 – Randal y su amigo Harry «It's My Party» 15 – Fiesta de Navidad de Jennifer «Felicidad existencial»
Pase entre Bastidores al Otro Lado 3: Conversando con la otra vida, con Jennifer Shaffer Volumen 3 (Backstage Pass to the Flipside #3)
by Richard MartiniEste es el tercer libro de nuestras investigaciones continuadas, con personas que ya no están en el planeta. Los volúmenes uno y dos incluyen numerosas entrevistas con amigos, conocidos, amigos de amigos, con la ayuda de Luana Anders, actriz y canal para con Jennifer Shaffer, médium intuitiva, quien tiene acceso a la información directamente desde el más allá mientras el autor Richard Martini formula preguntas. Aquí hay entrevistas muy variadas con personas consideradas “celebridades”, personas que fueron “científicos” en su vida, actores y amigos que el autor conoció en vida (de manera que él puede verificar los detalles de lo que se está diciendo) así como también íconos y personas que parecería imposible de contactar para hablar con ellas. Algunas entrevistas fueron pautadas por los mismos sujetos con la idea de “transmitirles información a sus seres queridos”. En algunos casos, los seres queridos dijeron que las “entrevistas” fueron increíblemente exactas, otros dijeron que no creían que sus familiares estaban comunicándose con ellos. En todos los casos, el autor intenta verificar forénsicamente todos los detalles posibles. (Nota: Nadie puede afirmar que conversa con la vida en el más allá. Sin embargo, cuando es posible, el autor utiliza segundas fuentes o miembros de la familia para verificar los detalles). "Más personas serán cambiadas a través de tus palabras que las que no pueden oír lo que estás diciendo. Es una frecuencia desafiante que siempre al principio duele”. De la persona conocida como el Alfa y Omega.
Pasian de Multitudes: La Pasian Genuina de Miles de Javenes por la Integridad
by Dante GebelSPANISH EDITION: Enjoy the updated version of the book that is already a part of those that can identify with the unimaginable potential that one has when one lives in God.
Pasolini
by Stefania BeniniPoet, novelist, dramatist, polemicist, and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini continues to be one of the most influential intellectuals of post-war Italy. In Pasolini: The Sacred Flesh, Stefania Benini examines his corporeal vision of the sacred, focusing on his immanent interpretation of the Christian doctrine of the Incarnation and the "sacred flesh" of Christ in both Passion and Death as the subproletarian flesh of the outcast at the margins of capitalism.By investigating the many crucifixions within Pasolini's poems, novels, films, cinematic scripts and treatments, as well as his subversive hagiographies of criminal or crazed saints, Benini illuminates the radical politics embedded within Pasolini's adoption of Christian themes. Drawing on the work of theorists such as Ernesto De Martino, Mircea Eliade, Jean-Luc Nancy, Alain Badiou, Giorgio Agamben, and Slavoj Žižek, she shows how Pasolini's meditation on the disappearance of the sacred in our times and its return as a haunting revenant, a threatening disruption of capitalist society, foreshadows current debates on the status of the sacred in our postmodern world.
Pass It On (The Hidden Diary Book #5)
by Sandra ByrdLucy and Serena decide to do secret good deeds, and in the process, Lucy learns the difference between luck and blessings.
Pass It On
by Jeremy Lee Jim BurnsParents often experience a "freak out" moment when they realize their children's view of God will primarily come from what they learn at home. Most parents spend more time helping their kids succeed at academics or athletics than infusing shared spiritual experiences into the rhythm of everyday family life. While the idea of strategically passing down our faith can seem intimidating, the annual Rites of Passage Experiences contained in Pass It On make it easy for your family to celebrate milestones from kindergarten through high school graduation. Forever change the direction of your family's spiritual legacy ... starting now!
Pass It On: Work Hard, Serve Others . . . Repeat
by Deshaun WatonBreakout NFL star Deshaun Watson, quarterback for the Houston Texans, shows readers the lessons that have driven him to become a leader and to put others first. Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of the most promising young players in the NFL, but he believes that true success lies in leading his team from a perspective of service. In this inspiring, practical book, Deshaun illustrates how the seven qualities of a servant leader can lead to a more successful life. Deshaun Watson was only eleven when his family qualified for a Habitat for Humanity house, which was furnished by Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn through Dunn’s charity, Homes for the Holidays. But that early gift left a lasting impression, teaching Deshaun that generosity and service to others are important parts of true success. Now a star in his own right, and the most promising young player in the NFL, Deshaun reveals the lessons that have guided him throughout his life. From Deshaun’s early days in Gainesville, Georgia, where he supported his mother through cancer, to his years at Clemson University—where he graduated in three years while being nominated for the Heisman twice—to his first few seasons in the NFL, Deshaun has distinguished himself as a leader by putting others first. In Pass It On, Deshaun opens up about the seven core values that have guided him on his own journey. Generosity, Empathy, Self-Sacrifice, Service, Commitment, Strength, Values in Action. Interweaving stories from his life with practical advice that every reader can apply, Deshaun demonstrates how true strength lies in putting others first.
Pass the Legacy: 7 Keys for Grandparents Making a Difference
by Catherine JacobsWith 80 million grandparents in the United States, you are one of many seniors searching for help in being a Godly grandparent. Pass the Legacy: 7 Keys for Grandparents Making a Difference is a book to encourage, inform and equip you in your important role while living in a culture that tells you your purpose is minimal. Many seniors desire to be Godly grandparents of their families. They simply do not know how. As you read this book, you will be empowered to live into the utmost calling God has on your life: to pass a legacy of faith in Jesus Christ to your grandchildren. What an awesome calling for someone living in a generation that struggles to find purpose in life. <p><p> As you grab “The Seven Keys”, prepare to run an amazing race with the Lord. You will be living into His calling for you. Are you worried about your lovely granddaughter as she navigates this tumultuous world? Maybe you are concerned about your grown son. He seems to be moving farther and farther from the Lord. Then check out these “Seven Keys”. They are basic steps that can propel you towards leaving the most precious legacy of all: a legacy of faith in the Lord. <p> Maybe your God-story is that you have always struggled with faith in Christ. Regardless, you have a story that is worthy to be told to your children and grandchildren. God’s highest vision for grandparents is to pass a legacy of faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, to your loved ones. In this world where most seniors retire, God is calling YOU to become a life-changer in the lives of your children and grandchildren. You can make a difference by impacting their hearts for the Lord. Grab these keys and run the race marked divinely for you by God. Never has there been a more important job to do. Never has the need been more urgent.
Passage Meditation
by Eknath EaswaranWritten by a highly respected teacher who taught meditation for over forty years, this book gives you all you need to start meditating. With quiet humor, realism, and warmth, Easwaran gives clear instructions and points out the pitfalls. He explains the theory underlying meditation, and conveys the deep joy, security, and selfless energy that regular practice can bring. In Easwaran's universal method of passage meditation, you choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the world's great traditions that embodies your highest ideals. You memorize it, and then send it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. This method of meditation stays fresh because you can vary the passages according to your own needs. With regular practice, the passages become lifelines, taking you to the source of wisdom deep within and then guiding you through the challenges of daily life. Meditation is supported by seven other points in Easwaran's spiritual program, helping you to stay calm, kind, and focused throughout the day.
The Passage West
by Giacomo MarramaoIn this ambitious work, Giacomo Marramao proposes a radical reconceptualization of the world system in our era of declining state sovereignty. He argues that globalization cannot be reduced to mere economics or summarized by phrases such as 'the end of history' or the 'westernization of the world'. Instead, we find ourselves embarking on a passage to a new, post-nation state age destined to transform all civilizations - and to disrupt Western geopolitical dominance. To confront the challenges of this interregnum one must think in terms of a new and radical universalism, a universalism of difference able to revitalize politics and to demythologize identity.Building on the great interwar discussion between Spengler, Junger, Schmitt and Heidegger, Marramao's new work engages with Habermas, Derrida and post-colonialism. Arguing against the classic Western pretension to universal norms of democracy and reason, he develops instead the idea of a 'universal politics of difference'
Passages: How Reading the Bible in a Year Will Change Everything for You
by Brian HardinMany Christians feel guilty when they think of reading the Bible. Though they want to love reading Scripture, they rarely have time for more than a few verses on the run. But the Bible is not meant to be a burden. It is the story of God’s passionate love for His children. It is also not a book of mystical incantations. It is a best friend offering counsel and companionship. And it is not a distant relic, but something very near. Near enough, in fact, to be every reader’s story. So how do Christians delight in this story rather than see it as a source of failure? The founder of the immensely popular Daily Audio Bible, Brian Hardin shows readers how reading through the Bible in a year will change their life and the lives of others. Passages shows readers how to read the Bible and offers practical ideas for immersing themselves in God’s life-giving words. Here readers will discover that reading the Bible can be a breathtaking adventure.
Passe Backstage Para O Outro Lado: Falando da Vida Após a Morte (Backstage Pass to the Flipside #1)
by Richard MartiniJennifer Shaffer é uma médium que trabalha com a polícia em casos de pessoas desaparecidas. Começamos a entrevistar pessoas que não estão mais no planeta, com a intenção de saber como foram suas experiências na vida após a morte! Nos encontramos todas as semanas em um café em Los Angeles e há cinco anos falamos diretamente com as pessoas que não estão mais no planeta: Amigos meus, amigos de amigos - atores e diretores de cinema, como o ator Bill Paxton e o diretor Sydney Pollack. Esta é a primeira parte de uma série de três livros!
Passed Down From Mom: A Collection of Inspiring Stories About Moms & Motherhood
by The Unapologetic Voice HouseAll mothers hear this: "Tell me a story." The greatest stories they have to share are the ones about being mothers.Mothers have lessons to share with their children, their friends, spouses and even strangers. This collection of short stories is told from the viewpoint of more than a dozen different mothers from all backgrounds: they were born in different countries, with different traditions, different paths to motherhood, and different advice. The common theme they all share is their motherhood. The stories include: •Birthing from the Heart, the adoption memory of Alison Rand; •A Love Letter to My Daughter about becoming a mother for the first time, by Brita Moe; •All Little Ants Need Their Mother, about Valerie Nifora's Greek immigrant mother and a world of possibilities; •Creando Una Casa, Nancy Brooker's memories of the food and smells of her Italian mother's home; •Share, where a medical diagnosis gifted Cori Edwards with her mother's stories of growing up;•Motherhood Awakens Divine Power, Intuition and Consciousness, where Whitney Mullings transforms her family from the rigor of her Chinese roots to something that nurtures them all; and more. The advice of these authors works for new moms and mothers ready to share their memories alike; they cover topics like adoption, blended families, immigration stories, and post-partum depression. The stories inside touch on acceptance, worthiness, struggle, triumph, love, family and peace. Whether you are a mother yourself or have a strong bond with your own mother, the memories within this collection will resonate with you and inspire you.
The Passenger: A Novel
by Ulrich Alexander BoschwitzHailed as a remarkable literary discovery, a lost novel of heart-stopping intensity and harrowing absurdity about flight and persecution in 1930s GermanyBerlin, November 1938. Jewish shops have been ransacked and looted, synagogues destroyed. As storm troopers pound on his door, Otto Silbermann, a respected businessman who fought for Germany in the Great War, is forced to sneak out the back of his own home. Turned away from establishments he had long patronized, and fearful of being exposed as a Jew despite his Aryan looks, he boards a train.And then another. And another . . . until his flight becomes a frantic odyssey across Germany, as he searches first for information, then for help, and finally for escape. His travels bring him face-to-face with waiters and conductors, officials and fellow outcasts, seductive women and vicious thieves, a few of whom disapprove of the regime while the rest embrace it wholeheartedly.Clinging to his existence as it was just days before, Silbermann refuses to believe what is happening even as he is beset by opportunists, betrayed by associates, and bereft of family, friends, and fortune. As his world collapses around him, he is forced to concede that his nightmare is all too real.Twenty-three-year-old Ulrich Boschwitz wrote The Passenger at breakneck speed in 1938, fresh in the wake of the Kristallnacht pogroms, and his prose flies at the same pace. Taut, immediate, infused with acerbic Kafkaesque humor, The Passenger is an indelible portrait of a man and a society careening out of control.
Passing by Samaria
by Sharon Ewell FosterWhen the discovery of a schoolmate's lynched body puts her own life in jeopardy, Alena is sent by her parents from her beloved Mississippi home. With thousands of other African-Americans, Alena begins making her way north to the Promised Land of turn-of-the-century Chicago. On the way she meets two men who will dramatically impact her life: James, a young African-American believer determined to establish a newspaper in Chicago, and Pearl, a man with questionable intentions. A stirring novel by an exciting new writer, Passing by Samaria beautifully shows readers the path to truth, purpose, reconciliation, and joy.