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Voices of The Saints: A Year of Readings
by Bert GhezziThe inspiring stories of 365 holy men and women-from the best known to some of the most obscure-come to life in an engaging collection of biographical profiles, quotations from the saints themselves, meditations, and prayers. Voices of the Saints opens with an instruction from Saint Philip Neri: "The best preparation for prayer is to read the lives of the saints, not from mere curiosity, but quietly and with recollection a little at a time. And to pause whenever you feel your heart touched with devotion. " With these words of faith and wisdom as his guiding principle, Bert Ghezzi presents the lives of such familiar and beloved saints as Saint Peter and Saint Catherine of Siena; Saint Jerome and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux; of humble, little-known figures like Felix of Nola, Pelagia the Penitent, and Leonard of Port Maurice; and of sainted men and women associated with a particular place, including Margaret of Scotland, Rose of Lima, Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Junípero Serra. In lively profiles written for contemporary readers, Ghezzi chronicles their journeys of faith and their contributions to the vitality of the Church. The voices of the saints resound throughout the book, in quotations drawn from their own writings, the works of biographers, and the recollections of witnesses. Readers can use Voices of the Saints in several different ways. Organized alphabetically, it serves as a helpful, easy-to-use dictionary. It also features a day-by-day numbering system, ideal for daily readings; notations at the end of each entry, enabling the exploration of the lives in historical order; an index that highlights particular themes (including the intriguing "Porcupine Saints"), and a calendar of saints' days. A fascinating look at disparate and unusual lives-each one a rich source of illumination, inspiration, encouragement, and motivation-along with prayers and meditations, Voices of the Saints is a valuable companion for members of Catholic, Episcopal, and other traditional churches, and an enlightening introduction to the saints for general readers. From the Hardcover edition.
Voices of the English Reformation: A Sourcebook
by John N. KingSpanning the different phases of the English Reformation from William Tyndale's 1525 translation of the Bible to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, John King's magisterial anthology brings together a range of texts inaccessible in standard collections of early modern works. The readings demonstrate how Reformation ideas and concerns pervade well-known writings by Spenser, Shakespeare, Sidney, and Marlowe and help foreground such issues as the relationship between church and state, the status of women, and resistance to unjust authority.Plays, dialogues, and satires in which clever laypersons outwit ignorant clerics counterbalance texts documenting the controversy over the permissibility of theatrical performance. Moving biographical and autobiographical narratives from John Foxe's Book of Martyrs and other sources document the experience of Protestants such as Anne Askew and Hugh Latimer, both burned at the stake, of recusants, Jesuit missionaries, and many others. In this splendid collection, the voices ring forth from a unique moment when the course of British history was altered by the fate and religious convictions of the five queens: Catherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I, Mary Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I.
Voices of the Faithful
by Beth MooreA willingness to go is all they have in common, exclaims Beth Moore, speaking of her friends on the front lines who are spreading the gospel around the world and with whom she collaborated to create this book. This brilliant 365-day devotional features incredible stories of God's faithfulness in the face of uncertainty and danger, written by hundreds of missionaries worldwide.
Voices of the Faithful - Book 2: Inspiring Stories of Courage from Christians Serving Around the World
by International Mission BoardA new year's worth of inspiring stories from the front lines of faith. "A willingness to go is all they have in common," exclaim Beth Moore and Kim P. Davis, speaking of their friends on the front lines who are spreading the gospel around the world and with whom they collaborated to create this book. This second book of 366 daily devotionals features stories of God's faithfulness, written by hundreds of missionaries worldwide. From stirring miracles to heroic adventures, this second volume highlights those who daily go to the outer limits of spiritual devotion. A follow-up to the first book which has now sold over 300,000 copies.
Voices of the True Woman Movement: A Call to the Counter-Revolution (True Woman)
by Nancy Leigh DeMossIn spring 2008, over 6000 assembled in Chicago to hear a counter-revolutionary call. John Piper. Mary Kassian. Joni Eareckson Tada. Karen Loritts. Janet Parshall. Nancy Leigh DeMoss.These voices launched the call to return to biblical womanhood. Thousands of women responded. Now they are the voices heard in communities, churches, and ministries worldwide. The True Woman Movement began. Experience the birth for the first time or relive True Woman &’08 with The Voices of the True Woman Movement. Read - John Piper&’s compelling opening "The Ultimate Meaning of True Woman". Mary Kassian&’s explanation of why the call is counter revolutionary in "You&’ve come a Long Way Baby!"Joni Eareckson Tada&’s confirmation that women are "God&’s Jewels." Karen Loritts&’ challenge to choose in "A Resolve to Believe." Janet Parshall &‘s description of "A Woman After God&’s Own Heart." Nancy Leigh DeMoss charge of revival in "From Him, Through Him, To Him."Includes Going Deeper: A Guide for Personal Reflection and Small Group Discussion a robust 9-session study into a biblical way of thinking about womanhood.
Voices of the True Woman Movement: A Call to the Counter-Revolution (True Woman)
by Nancy Leigh DeMossIn spring 2008, over 6000 assembled in Chicago to hear a counter-revolutionary call. John Piper. Mary Kassian. Joni Eareckson Tada. Karen Loritts. Janet Parshall. Nancy Leigh DeMoss.These voices launched the call to return to biblical womanhood. Thousands of women responded. Now they are the voices heard in communities, churches, and ministries worldwide. The True Woman Movement began. Experience the birth for the first time or relive True Woman &’08 with The Voices of the True Woman Movement. Read - John Piper&’s compelling opening "The Ultimate Meaning of True Woman". Mary Kassian&’s explanation of why the call is counter revolutionary in "You&’ve come a Long Way Baby!"Joni Eareckson Tada&’s confirmation that women are "God&’s Jewels." Karen Loritts&’ challenge to choose in "A Resolve to Believe." Janet Parshall &‘s description of "A Woman After God&’s Own Heart." Nancy Leigh DeMoss charge of revival in "From Him, Through Him, To Him."Includes Going Deeper: A Guide for Personal Reflection and Small Group Discussion a robust 9-session study into a biblical way of thinking about womanhood.
Voicing Creation's Praise: Towards a Theology of the Arts
by Jeremy BegbieBegbie's unique background as a classically-trained musician and Cambridge theologian gives him wonderful insight and Spirit-led authority in dealing with this critical cultural topic. Moreover, Begbie breaks free of the Modernist stranglehold on aesthetic philosophy, and presents a refreshing and deeply Christocentric analysis of the relationship between the character and action of God and human creativity.
Voltaire Against the Jews, or The Limits of Toleration (Palgrave Critical Studies of Antisemitism and Racism)
by Marco PiazzaThis book challenges Voltaire’s doctrine of toleration. Can a Jew be a philosopher? And if so, at what cost? It seeks to provide an organic interpretation of Voltaire’s attitude towards Jews, problematising the issue against the background of his theory of toleration. To date, no monograph entirely dedicated to this theme has been written. This book attempts to provide an answer to the crucial questions that have emerged in the past fifty years through a process of reading and analysis that starts with the publication of Des Juifs (1756), and ends with the posthumous publication of the apocryphal article ‘Juifs’ in the Kehl edition of the Dictionnaire Philosophique (1784).
Voltaire's Jews and Modern Jewish Identity: Rethinking the Enlightenment (Routledge Jewish Studies Series #Vol. 27)
by Harvey MitchellHarvey Mitchell’s book argues that a reassessment of Voltaire’s treatment of traditional Judaism will sharpen discussion of the origins of, and responses to, the Enlightenment. His study shows how Voltaire’s nearly total antipathy to Judaism is best understood by stressing his self-regard as the author of an enlightened and rational universal history, which found Judaism’s memory of its past incoherent, and, in addition, failed to meet the criteria of objective history—a project in which he failed. Calling on an array of Jewish and non-Jewish figures to reveal how modern interpretations of Judaism may be traced to the core ideas of the Enlightenment, this book concludes that Voltaire paradoxically helped to foster the ambiguities and uncertainties of Judaism’s future.
Voltaire's Revolution
by G. K. NoyerVoltaire, the pen name of François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), was one of the most influential leaders of the French Enlightenment. His defense of individual freedom of conscience and his criticisms of religious fanaticism and oppressive orthodoxy had a telling effect on Western history, inspiring several leading founders of America's new laws.This is the first English translation of many of his key texts from his famous pamphlet war for tolerance, written from 1750 to 1768, originally published under pseudonyms to avoid imprisonment and to educate the average citizen. Included are "The Sermon of Rabbi Akib" (a searing attack on anti-Semitism), "Prayer to God" (from the famous Treatise on Tolerance), the hugely popular "Catechism of the Honest Man," "The Dinner at Count Boulainvillier's," and other witty, sometimes acerbic pieces that point out the errors in the Bible, the corruption of the clergy, and the religiously-inspired persecutions, both of his day and across the ages. Many of these pamphlets were burned in a losing battle by the authorities.With a lengthy introduction and copious notes by the editor and translator, plus an appendix including first-hand accounts of the battle by noted mathematician and French revolutionary Condorcet, Frederick the Great, Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith, and others, this excellent compilation will be a welcome addition to the libraries of anyone with an interest in human rights and freedom of thought.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Volume 10, Tome I: German Protestant Theology (Kierkegaard Research: Sources, Reception and Resources)
by Jon StewartKierkegaard has always enjoyed a rich reception in the fields of theology and religious studies. This reception might seem obvious given that he is one of the most important Christian writers of the nineteenth century, but Kierkegaard was by no means a straightforward theologian in any traditional sense. He had no enduring interest in some of the main fields of theology such as church history or biblical studies, and he was strikingly silent on many key Christian dogmas. Moreover, he harbored a degree of animosity towards the university theologians and churchmen of his own day. Despite this, he has been a source of inspiration for numerous religious writers from different denominations and traditions. Tome I is dedicated to the reception of Kierkegaard among German Protestant theologians and religious thinkers. The writings of some of these figures turned out to be instrumental for Kierkegaard's breakthrough internationally shortly after the turn of the twentieth century. Leading figures of the movement of 'dialectical theology' such as Karl Barth, Emil Brunner, Paul Tillich and Rudolf Bultmann spawned a steadily growing awareness of and interest in Kierkegaard's thought among generations of German theology students. Emanuel Hirsch was greatly influenced by Kierkegaard and proved instrumental in disseminating his thought by producing the first complete German edition of Kierkegaard's published works. Both Barth and Hirsch established unique ways of reading and appropriating Kierkegaard, which to a certain degree determined the direction and course of Kierkegaard studies right up to our own times.
Volume 10, Tome II: Anglophone and Scandinavian Protestant Theology (Kierkegaard Research: Sources, Reception and Resources)
by Jon StewartKierkegaard has always enjoyed a rich reception in the fields of theology and religious studies. This reception might seem obvious given that he is one of the most important Christian writers of the nineteenth century, but Kierkegaard was by no means a straightforward theologian in any traditional sense. He had no enduring interest in some of the main fields of theology such as church history or biblical studies, and he was strikingly silent on many key Christian dogmas. Moreover, he harbored a degree of animosity towards the university theologians and churchmen of his own day. Despite this, he has been a source of inspiration for numerous religious writers from different denominations and traditions. Tome II is dedicated to tracing Kierkegaard's influence in Anglophone and Scandinavian Protestant religious thought. Kierkegaard has been a provocative force in the English-speaking world since the early twentieth century, inspiring almost contradictory receptions. In Britain, before World War I, the few literati who were familiar with his work tended to assimilate Kierkegaard to the heroic individualism of Ibsen and Nietzsche. In the United States knowledge of Kierkegaard was introduced by Scandinavian immigrants who brought with them a picture of the Dane as much more sympathetic to traditional Christianity. The interpretation of Kierkegaard in Britain and America during the early and mid-twentieth century generally reflected the sensibilities of the particular theological interpreter. Anglican theologians generally found Kierkegaard to be too one-sided in his critique of reason and culture, while theologians hailing from the Reformed tradition often saw him as an insightful harbinger of neo-orthodoxy. The second part of Tome II is dedicated to the Kierkegaard reception in Scandinavian theology, featuring articles on Norwegian and Swedish theologians influenced by Kierkegaard.
Volume 10, Tome III: Catholic and Jewish Theology (Kierkegaard Research: Sources, Reception and Resources)
by Jon StewartKierkegaard has always enjoyed a rich reception in the fields of theology and religious studies. This reception might seem obvious given that he is one of the most important Christian writers of the nineteenth century, but Kierkegaard was by no means a straightforward theologian in any traditional sense. He had no enduring interest in some of the main fields of theology such as church history or biblical studies, and he was strikingly silent on many key Christian dogmas. Moreover, he harbored a degree of animosity towards the university theologians and churchmen of his own day. Despite this, he has been a source of inspiration for numerous religious writers from different denominations and traditions. Tome III explores the reception of Kierkegaard's thought in the Catholic and Jewish theological traditions. In the 1920s Kierkegaard's intellectual and spiritual legacy became widely discussed in the Catholic Hochland Circle, whose members included Theodor Haecker, Romano Guardini, Alois Dempf and Peter Wust. Another key figure of the mid-war years was the prolific Jesuit author Erich Przywara. During and especially after World War II Kierkegaard's ideas found an echo in the works of several trend-setting Catholic theologians of the day such as Hans Urs von Balthasar, Henri de Lubac and the popular spiritual author Thomas Merton. The second part of Tome III focuses on the reception of Kierkegaard's thought in the Jewish theological tradition, introducing the reader to authors who significantly shaped Jewish religious thought both in the United States and in Israel. These theologians represent a variety of religious and political backgrounds: the spiritual world of Hasidism, Modern Orthodox Judaism of Mithnaggedic origin, and Modern Religious Zionism.
Volume 15, Tome II: Classicism to Enthusiasm (Kierkegaard Research: Sources, Reception and Resources)
by Steven M. Emmanuel William McDonaldKierkegaard’s Concepts is a comprehensive, multi-volume survey of the key concepts and categories that inform Kierkegaard’s writings. Each article is a substantial, original piece of scholarship, which discusses the etymology and lexical meaning of the relevant Danish term, traces the development of the concept over the course of the authorship, and explains how it functions in the wider context of Kierkegaard’s thought. Concepts have been selected on the basis of their importance for Kierkegaard’s contributions to philosophy, theology, the social sciences, literature and aesthetics, thereby making this volume an ideal reference work for students and scholars in a wide range of disciplines.
Volunteering: A Guide to Serving in the Body of Christ
by Leith Anderson Jill FoxVolunteering can be a rewarding and exciting experience—but to effectively serve you need to understand the why, how, and what of serving others. Based on the principles and training they have utilized at Wooddale Church, pastor Leith Anderson and Jill Fox will help you better understand: The importance of prayer in ministry Avoiding burnout and serving for the long-term Recruiting others to serve in ways that are natural and easy Enjoying the ‘pay’ that is more valuable than money Finding your fit and serving out of your strengths This short and accessible book will help you to find the resources you need to be inspired and trained to serve in the most vital workforce in the world today—the church of Jesus Christ.
Volunteers: How to Get Them, How to Keep Them!
by Anne FargussonI have written this book out of my experience working in small to medium sized churches. I address the great challenges of finding, training, and keeping volunteers. There are some simple techniques that I learned to have happy and engaged volunteers who do not get burned out.I also spend time describing how you can run a successful children&’s ministry with a minimum of people and yet not overburdening any of them. I talk about ways to combine functions so that you still cover all the age levels but in an efficient and effective manner.
Volvamos a la fuente
by Sr. Gerardo De AvilaLa iglesia actual se debate entre los sencillos y sanos principios escritúrales y la fuerza de la tradición aunada a las corrientes, aires de doctrinas y mandamientos de hombres que se caracterizan por lo novedoso de sus formas y lo asimilado a la vorágine de eso que los cristianos llamamos mundo. Hay congregaciones muy apegadas al canon bíblico como las hay también las que no conocen la revelación especial de Dios. El aporte que hace el autor, Gerardo De Ávila, con esta obra a la grey del Señor, es precisamente señalar los errores en que algunos caen como además las maneras sencillas de volver a la fuente de nuestra doctrina cristiana única y exclusiva, la Biblia.
Volvamos a la predicación bíblica
by Donald R. SunukjianEscrito en un estilo conversacional con abundantes ejemplos para ilustrar todos los conceptos, Volvamos a la predicación bíblica lleva al lector paso a paso a través de todo el proceso de preparación de un mensaje bíblico, desde estudiar el pasaje bíblico con habilidad e integridad hasta comunicar el mensaje con persuasión, precisión, pasión y pertinencia. El autor proporciona a los incipientes pastores consejos sabios que, sin duda, permanecerán con ellos a lo largo de su ministerio. Invitation to Biblical Preaching takes the reader step-by-step through the entire process of preparing a biblical message, from studying a passage with skill and integrity to delivering a message with persuasion, accuracy, passion, and relevance. Available in English from Kregel Publications.
Volveos a mí: Un llamado urgente de parte de Dios
by Miguel NúñezEn Volveos a mí, el Dr. Miguel Núñez presenta de qué manera a lo largo de la historia redentora el pueblo de Dios se ha rebelado contra el mismo Dios que le ha traído la libertad, y cómo Dios, en medio de la infidelidad de Su pueblo, ha permanecido fiel y ha hecho todos los esfuerzos posibles para llamar a Su pueblo de regreso a Su presencia. Desde que Dios formó la nación de Israel miles de años atrás, la tendencia del pueblo de Dios ha sido alejarse de manera recurrente de su Creador y Redentor para volverse a sus malos caminos. Por otro lado, ha sido siempre el deseo de Dios de llamar a Su pueblo de regreso a Él, reconociendo que, alejados de Él, cosecharán grandes y destructivas consecuencias; y solamente en la cercanía con Él pueden experimentar Sus bendiciones. Cada uno de los capítulos de este libro considera diferentes momentos de la historia redentora donde el pueblo de Dios se había alejado y donde Dios le llamó de regreso a Su presencia.&“Volveos a mí&” es una frase que aparece en Zacarías 1:3 donde Dios dice lo siguiente: &“Diles, pues: &‘Así dice el Señor de los ejércitos: &“Volveos a mí&” —declara el Señor de los ejércitos— y yo me volveré a vosotros&” —dice el Señor de los ejércitos. . .&” En este versículo se ve el corazón de un Dios que desea tener comunión con Su pueblo para poderle instruir, dirigir, proteger y bendecir. Return to MeIn Return to Me, Dr. Miguel Núñez presents how throughout redemptive history God's people have rebelled against the very God who has brought them freedom, and how God, in the midst of His people's unfaithfulness, has remained faithful and made every effort to call His people back to His presence. Since God formed the nation of Israel thousands of years ago, the tendency of God's people has been to repeatedly turn away from their Creator and Redeemer and turn back to their wicked ways. On the other hand, it has always been God's desire to call His people back to Him, recognizing that, separated from Him, they will reap great and destructive consequences; and only in closeness to Him can they experience His blessings. Each of the chapters of this book considers different moments in redemptive history where God's people had fallen away and where God called them back into His presence.&“Return to me&” is a phrase that appears in Zechariah 1:3 where God says the following: &“Therefore say to them, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts, &“Return to Me,&” declares the LORD of hosts, &“and I will return to you,&” says the LORD of hosts . . .&” In this verse we see the heart of a God who desires to commune with His people so that He can instruct, direct, protect, and bless them.
Volver a amar: El matrimonio de sus sueños comienza en el corazón
by Gary SmalleyVolver a amar ha sido pensado, en primer lugar, con la idea de ayudar a las parejas a escudriñar sus corazones, para que puedan aprender a abrirse totalmente y aprovechar la intimidad y la maravilla que el nuevo matrimonio puede traer. En segundo lugar, el contenido de este libro está destinado a ser el recurso indispensable y vital que los pastores y los líderes de iglesias usen para ayudar a las parejas casadas en segundas nupcias a resolver los problemas de sus corazones, antes que se conviertan en un estorbo e impidan que su matrimonio prospere.The Heart of Remarriage is designed first and foremost to help couples examine their hearts, so that they can learn to open them fully and embrace the intimacy and wonder that remarriage can bring. Second, the content of this book is created to be a much-needed and overdue resource that church leaders and pastors can use to help remarrying couples work through their heart issues before they become heart blockages that keep their marriage from thriving.Available in English from Regal.
Vom Wohnen erzählen – Narrative Pragmatik und Beispielhermeneutik: Aufsätze zu einer wissenschaftstheoretischen Fundierung der Architektur- und Wohnwissenschaft (Interdisziplinäre Architektur-Wissenschaft: Praxis – Theorie – Methodologie – Forschung)
by Achim HahnDie Beiträge dieses Bandes vereinigen in sich die Aufgabe, ein überzeugendes und kritisches wissenschaftliches Konzept vorzulegen, das aussichtsreich und nachvollziehbar Bedingungen formuliert und Möglichkeiten aufzeigt, den „komplexen Sitz“ einer beherbergenden Architektur im Leben methodisch kontrolliert zu erkunden.
Von Transzendenz zum Transhumanismus: Deutungskulturen von (Un)Heilsgeschichte im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert (pop.religion: lebensstil – kultur – theologie)
by Richard Janus Sabrina Lausen Martin DrögeDer vorliegende Band beinhaltet Ergebnisse der gleichnamigen Tagung, die im Jahr 2019 an der Universität Paderborn ausgerichtet wurde. Sie hatte zum Ziel, unterschiedliche Vorstellungen von Heil und Unheil unter religiösen und säkularen, kulturellen und technischen Standpunkten zu eruieren und zu analysieren. Hierfür wurde von der Prämisse ausgegangen, dass Heils- wie Unheilserwartungen zu keinem Zeitpunkt ausschließlich Ausdruck einer religiösen Gottesfurcht waren, sondern auch profaner bzw. weltlicher Natur sein konnten. Zu den säkularen Glaubensformen zählt z. B. der vielfach diskutierte Glaube an den medizinischen und technischen Fortschritt als irdische ,Heilsbringer’. Die Grundannahme der Tagung ermöglichte ein vielfältiges Spektrum an Deutungskulturen in unterschiedlichen Glaubensrichtungen, in den Geschichts- und Sozialwissenschaften, in der Medizin und der Pädagogik. In ihren Beiträgen diskutieren die Referent*innen Utopien und Dystopien, säkulare Erlösungsstrategien und nicht zuletzt die Versprechen des Transhumanismus.
Von Verteidigern und Entdeckern: Ein neuer Identitätskonflikt in Europa (essentials)
by Bernd Schlipphak Detlef Pollack Olaf Müller Gerald Echterhoff Mitja BackDieses Open-Access-Buch bietet eine Einführung in den Identitätskonflikt zwischen Verteidigern und Entdeckern. Basierend auf einer Studie mit 5000 Befragten aus vier europäischen Ländern zeigen die Autoren, dass sich Verteidiger und Entdecker im Hinblick auf ihre Zugehörigkeitskonzepte und das Ausmaß wahrgenommener Bedrohung durch Muslime und Geflüchtete unterscheiden. Differenzen zwischen beiden Gruppen lassen sich auch für die jeweils wahrgenommene gesellschaftliche Marginalisierung und politische Repräsentation finden. Die Studie weist zudem nach, dass mit verschiedenen Positionen im Identitätskonflikt auch unterschiedliche Konzepte von Demokratie verbunden werden.
Voodoo
by Kyle KristosTraces the origins, cults, and practices which surround voodooism including voodoo practices in the United States and modern Haiti.
Voodoo Dreams: A Novel of Marie Laveau
by Jewell Parker RhodesNew Orleans in the mid-nineteenth century: a potent mix of whites, Creoles, free blacks, and African slaves, a city pulsing with crowds, commerce, and an undercurrent of secret power. The source of this power is the voodoo religion, and its queen is Marie Laveau, the notorious voodooienne, worshipped and feared by blacks and whites alike. A mesmerizing combination of history, oral tradition, and storytelling, Voodoo Dreams reimagines the woman behind an enduring American legend. Jewell Parker Rhodes's novel is a memorable, magical debut.