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40 Days, 40 Prayers, 40 Words: Lenten Reflections For Everyday Life
by Bruce Reyes-ChowIn 40 Days, 40 Prayers, 40 Words, Reyes-Chow encourages readers to pause in the bustle of their daily lives to reflect, engage, and share during the Lenten season. Forty devotions are each framed around a word inspired by the daily lectionary readings and include a short scriptural passage, inspirational prayer, and reflection. Readers who feel too busy for daily engagement with God will appreciate Reyes-Chow's ability to speak to the blessings and burdens of everyday life in a concise, lively manner. Moreover, readers also have the ability to connect with others through interactive elements like QR codes that link to social media and provide access to additional reflections, graphics, and prayers. This unique resource expands the ways we can connect with God, and with each other, both during Lent and at any time along our journeys of faith. Follow along using the hashtag: #40wordprayer.
5 Minutes with Jesus: Peace for Today
by Sheila WalshJesus wants you to know peace--every day. Deadlines and bills, illnesses and fears about the future, frustrations with others and ourselves . . . there's enough going on in our lives to make us feel overwhelmed and anxious, if not panicked! But Jesus said that we could expect this, that trials and sorrows are simply part of life on earth, and He offers an amazing gift that changes everything: His peace. He tells us, "The peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid" (John 14:27 nlt). Bestselling author Sheila Walsh wants to guide you in worrying less and letting your heart be settled. Each reading includes messages such as: Gratitude opens doors out of bitterness and doors into joy. God loves you for who you are, not what you do. Resting in the purpose and presence of God brings peace. It's amazing what God will do with a broken life when we give Him all the pieces. No matter how big the storm, God is bigger. The 5 Minutes with Jesus series is the perfect way to start your day with peace of mind and a peaceful heart.
5 Minutes with Jesus: A Fresh Infusion of Joy (5 Minutes with Jesus)
by Sheila Walsh Sherri GraggWe all have days when joy feels out of reach. Maybe it&’s because our routines feel mundane or our struggles seem unending, but we end up just trying to get through the day. We forget that Scripture tells us joy—the joy of the Lord—is always within in reach.Jesus told his disciples to remain in his truth and love so that his joy may be in them, and Sheila Walsh guides women toward this amazing experience in 5 Minutes with Jesus: A Fresh Infusion of Joy. Powerful devotions, encouraging scriptures, and memorable takeaways will inspire readers to draw close to Jesus and live with his joy every day. Spending time with the Savior can make a world of difference!With contemporary packaging and inspiring content, 5 Minutes with Jesus: A Fresh Infusion of Joy makes a beautiful gift for a friend who needs encouragement and a great self-purchase for anyone looking for a little more joy in her life.
50 Islam Ideas You Really Need to Know
by Mona SiddiquiNo other religion is subject to as much debate and controversy as Islam. But who was Muhammad, and what did he teach? Does the Qur'an really preach holy war? What is the role of women within Islam? And what does the rise of Isil and militant Islam mean for Muslims and for the world? Explaining Islam's history, core beliefs and rituals, as well as current issues of political and social importance, this book covers everything you need to understand the world's fastest-growing religion. Written by renowned scholar and Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies, Mona Siddiqui, it addresses such varied concepts as the five pillars of Islam; the divisions between Sunni and Shi'a; the importance of Shari`a law; the significance of Mecca and the Ka'ba; the role of Ramadan, the veil, the mosque and the madrasa; and much more - all in 50 concise and expert essays.
7 Days of Awesome: A Creation Tale
by Shawn ByousWith a Dr. Seuss feel, 7 Days of Awesome rhymes its way through each day of creation and encourages children to ponder God&’s wisdom in creating this wonderful world. Accompanied by charming, animated illustrations by Colin Jack, this whimsical read-aloud book will be sure to delight both children and their parents.
8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences
by Kathy Koch, PhDYour child is smart, but does he or she believe it?"Smart" is a power word. Children who believe they&’re smart excel more in school and approach life with greater confidence. But children who don&’t can struggle to apply themselves. Do you wish your child could see how smart he or she is?Find hope in 8 Great Smarts. You&’ll be empowered and equipped with new language and creative ideas for how to:Accept and affirm your child&’s unique smartsMotivate your child to learn and study with all 8 smartsReawaken any "paralyzed" smartsRedirect misbehavior in new, constructive waysGuide your child spiritually, relationally, and to a good career fitDr. Kathy Koch loves seeing children flourish and helping parents make it happen—and it&’s never too late to start. Now is the time to help your child be all that God designed him or her to be.BONUS: Every book includes a FREE access code for the official 8 Great Smarts Quiz located at: https://www.8greatsmarts.com/.
8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences
by Kathy Koch, PhDYour child is smart, but does he or she believe it?"Smart" is a power word. Children who believe they&’re smart excel more in school and approach life with greater confidence. But children who don&’t can struggle to apply themselves. Do you wish your child could see how smart he or she is?Find hope in 8 Great Smarts. You&’ll be empowered and equipped with new language and creative ideas for how to:Accept and affirm your child&’s unique smartsMotivate your child to learn and study with all 8 smartsReawaken any "paralyzed" smartsRedirect misbehavior in new, constructive waysGuide your child spiritually, relationally, and to a good career fitDr. Kathy Koch loves seeing children flourish and helping parents make it happen—and it&’s never too late to start. Now is the time to help your child be all that God designed him or her to be.BONUS: Every book includes a FREE access code for the official 8 Great Smarts Quiz located at: https://www.8greatsmarts.com/.
A causa de Belén: El amor es nacido. La esperanza está aquí.
by Max LucadoCada año, la temporada navideña impulsa a las personas a hacerse las preguntas sobre la navidad: ¿cuál es el objetivo del bebé en el pesebre? ¿Quién era él? ¿Qué tiene que ver su nacimiento conmigo? De todas las respuestas, hay una que sobresale: Gracias a Belén, Dios supo lo que es ser humano. Cuando hablamos con Dios acerca de nuestras luchas y nuestros tiempos difíciles, él nos comprende, porque él ha estado ahí. Ha estado aquí. En este libro, el autor best seller Max Lucado muestra que debido a que Jesús eligió nacer en este mundo, tenemos un amigo en el cielo. No tenemos ninguna mancha en nuestro historial, solamente gracia. Tenemos la promesa de que Dios está siempre cerca de nosotros, siempre por nosotros y siempre dentro de nosotros. Nosotros podemos olvidarnos de él, pero él nunca se olvida de nosotros. Navidad nos recuerda que «Dios dispone todas las cosas para el bien de quienes lo aman» (Romanos 8.28 ). Luego de que los invitados se han marchado, no se escuchan los villancicos y las luces se han apagado, esa promesa permanece
A.D. 33: A Novel (A.D. #2)
by Ted DekkerNew York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker delivers the gripping story of Maviah, a slave who becomes a queen in Arabia, A.D. 33. They call her the Queen of the Outcasts. Maviah, a woman whose fate was sealed on her birth by this world-unwanted, illegitimate, female, a slave-subject to the whims of all. But then she met a man named Yeshua who opened her eyes. She found strength in his words, peace from the brutal word around her. Because of what he taught her, she has gathered her own traveling kingdom of outcasts deep in the desert, wielding an authority few have seen. But when her growing power threatens the rulers around her, they set out to crush all she loves, leaving her reeling as a slave once more. She must find Yeshua to save her people, but when she does, she will be horrified to discover that he faces his own death. Enter a story full of intrigue, heart-wrenching defeat, uncompromising love and staggering victory-one that re-examines everything you thought you knew about the heart of Jesus's stunning message and the power that follows for those who follow his easily forgotten way.
A través de los ojos del león: Enfrente el dolor imposible, encuentre el poder increíble
by Levi Lusko¿Qué haría usted si lo impensable ocurriera en su vida? Sus padres la llamaron Lenya Leona por su personalidad resuelta y la abundante melena alborotada que lucía desde pequeñita. Pero jamás esperaban que, cinco días antes de Navidad, su pequeña de cinco años repentinamente partiera al cielo después de un ataque de asma. ¡Imagínate salir de la sala de emergencias de un hospital sin su pequeña hija! Más que un manual sobre el dolor, este manifiesto para una vida de alto octanaje llamado A través de los ojos del León le ayudará a transformar su historia en un "rugido".Mirando más allá de lo que pueden ver nuestros ojos materialesSobreviviendo el sábado, ese período intermedio entre la promesa y su cumplimiento Dejando que Dios use su dolor como un micrófono Apuntándose al águila, y corriendo hacia el rugidoSi usted está enfrentando adversidades, o si desea prepararse para enfrentar cualquier dificultad que pueda ser inevitable, es hora de que vea la aventura de su vida a través de los ojos del León, que son los ojos de Jesús.
Aai Vadil Aani Mulancha Vyavhar: आई-वडील आणि मुलांचा व्यवहार
by Dada Bhagwanमुलांच्या संगोपनात आई–वडिलांचे योगदान अतिशय महत्वपूर्ण आहे. आई–वडील असे प्रेमळ असावेत की त्यांचे प्रेम पाहून मुले त्यांच्यापासून दूर जाणारच नाही. आई–वडील मुलांना दटावत राहिले किंवा मारत राहिले तर मुले निश्चित त्यांचे ऐकणार नाही आणि उलट मार्गावर वळतील. आई–वडिलांच्या उच्च संस्कारामुळेच घरात आनंदमय, शांतीचे वातावरण निर्माण होऊ शकेल. काचे समान बालमनाला कसे हाताळायचे ? त्यांच्यावर उच्च संस्कार कसे घडवायचे ? तरुण पिढीसोबत मैत्रीपूर्ण व्यवहार कसा करावा ? ह्याचे पूर्ण मार्गदर्शन ह्या संक्षिप्त पुस्तकात दिलेले आहे. त्याचबरोबर मुलांनाही तरुणवयात भेडसावणाऱ्या अनेक समस्यांचे समाधान कसे मिळवावे ? त्यांना स्वत:च्या आई–वडिलांसोबत कसा व्यवहार करावा ? आई–वडिलांच्या सेवेचे महात्म्य आणि त्यांचे उत्तम परिणाम कोणते ? ह्या सर्व गोष्टींसाठी सुद्धा सुंदर मार्गदर्शन येथे संकलित केलेले आहे, जे निट समजून घेतल्याने आई–वडील आणि मुलांचा एकमेकांशी आदर्श व्यवहार नक्कीच संस्थापित करता येईल.
Aaptsutra Part 4: આપ્તસૂત્ર - ૪
by Dada Bhagwanપ્રસ્તુત પુસ્તકોના સેટમાં પરમ પૂજ્ય ‘દાદા ભગવાન’ના શ્રીમુખેથી વહેલ આત્મવિજ્ઞાનને સૂત્રમાં સંકલિત કરવામાં આવ્યું છે. પ્રત્યેક સૂત્ર સ્વતંત્ર તેમજ અનુસંધાનયુક્ત છે. એક એક સૂત્ર સામાન્ય સમજથી ઠેઠ કેવળ જ્ઞાનમાં સંપૂર્ણ સર્વાંગ ફોડ આપનારા તેમજ વ્યવહારના પ્રશ્નોથી માંડીને ગુહ્યતમમાં ગુહ્યતમ તત્વોનાં રહસ્યોનું અનાવરણ કરનારાં છે. આપ્ત એટલે શું? સંસારમાં ને ઠેઠ મોક્ષે જતાં સુધી સર્વ રીતે વિશ્વાસ કરવા યોગ્ય ! સંસારમાં આપ્ત કોઈ પુણ્યશાળીને પ્રાપ્ત થાય, કિંતુ મોક્ષમાર્ગમાં આપ્તપુરુષની પ્રાપ્તિ અતિ અતિ વિકટ છે. આપ્તપુરુષ જેને પ્રાપ્ત થાય એ મહા મહા ભાગ્યશાળી ! સૂત્ર એટલે શું? પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રી સમજાવે છે : ‘સો મણ સૂતરમાં એક વાલ સોનું ગૂંથીએ ને પછી પાછું તેમાંથી શુદ્ધ સોનું કાઢવું તે.’ જે કેવળ મોક્ષના જ કામી છે એવા મુમુક્ષુઓ, ‘આપ્તસૂત્ર’ના આરાધનથી સમકિતના દ્વાર સુધી જઈ શકે તેમ છે ! સાધનાનાં સર્વે સોપાનોનું થર્મોમીટર પ્રસ્તુત ગ્રંથમાં છે. અજ્ઞાન દશાથી માંડીને ઠેઠ આત્માનું કેવળ જ્ઞાનસ્વરૂપ સુધીનાં – અજ્ઞાનીની દશા, સ્વરૂપજ્ઞાન પ્રાપ્તિ પછી મહાત્માઓની દશા, સંપૂર્ણ જ્ઞાનીની દશાને કેવળ જ્ઞાનીની દશાનાં વર્ણન પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીએ અત્યંત સરળ ભાષામાં સમજાવ્યાં છે. સાધકને પ્રત્યેક પળે એ પથદર્શક છે. વિશ્વના સૂક્ષ્મતમ છ તત્વોના સ્વભાવ, ગુણ, અવસ્થાઓનું, તેમજ સંસાર પરિભ્રમણના કાર્ય-કારણની સંકલના ઈ.ઈ. નો ફોડ અતિ અતિ સરળ ભાષામાં જ્ઞાની પુરુષે પ્રગટ કર્યો છે ! આશા છે કે જિજ્ઞાસુ-મુમુક્ષુઓ તેમજ તત્વચિંતકોને મોક્ષમાર્ગ પ્રકાશિત થવામાં માર્ગદર્શક બની રહે !
Aaptsutra Part 5: આપ્તસૂત્ર - ૫
by Dada Bhagwanપ્રસ્તુત પુસ્તકોના સેટમાં પરમ પૂજ્ય ‘દાદા ભગવાન’ના શ્રીમુખેથી વહેલ આત્મવિજ્ઞાનને સૂત્રમાં સંકલિત કરવામાં આવ્યું છે. પ્રત્યેક સૂત્ર સ્વતંત્ર તેમજ અનુસંધાનયુક્ત છે. એક એક સૂત્ર સામાન્ય સમજથી ઠેઠ કેવળ જ્ઞાનમાં સંપૂર્ણ સર્વાંગ ફોડ આપનારા તેમજ વ્યવહારના પ્રશ્નોથી માંડીને ગુહ્યતમમાં ગુહ્યતમ તત્વોનાં રહસ્યોનું અનાવરણ કરનારાં છે. આપ્ત એટલે શું? સંસારમાં ને ઠેઠ મોક્ષે જતાં સુધી સર્વ રીતે વિશ્વાસ કરવા યોગ્ય ! સંસારમાં આપ્ત કોઈ પુણ્યશાળીને પ્રાપ્ત થાય, કિંતુ મોક્ષમાર્ગમાં આપ્તપુરુષની પ્રાપ્તિ અતિ અતિ વિકટ છે. આપ્તપુરુષ જેને પ્રાપ્ત થાય એ મહા મહા ભાગ્યશાળી ! સૂત્ર એટલે શું? પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રી સમજાવે છે : ‘સો મણ સૂતરમાં એક વાલ સોનું ગૂંથીએ ને પછી પાછું તેમાંથી શુદ્ધ સોનું કાઢવું તે.’ જે કેવળ મોક્ષના જ કામી છે એવા મુમુક્ષુઓ, ‘આપ્તસૂત્ર’ના આરાધનથી સમકિતના દ્વાર સુધી જઈ શકે તેમ છે ! સાધનાનાં સર્વે સોપાનોનું થર્મોમીટર પ્રસ્તુત ગ્રંથમાં છે. અજ્ઞાન દશાથી માંડીને ઠેઠ આત્માનું કેવળ જ્ઞાનસ્વરૂપ સુધીનાં – અજ્ઞાનીની દશા, સ્વરૂપજ્ઞાન પ્રાપ્તિ પછી મહાત્માઓની દશા, સંપૂર્ણ જ્ઞાનીની દશાને કેવળ જ્ઞાનીની દશાનાં વર્ણન પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીએ અત્યંત સરળ ભાષામાં સમજાવ્યાં છે. સાધકને પ્રત્યેક પળે એ પથદર્શક છે. વિશ્વના સૂક્ષ્મતમ છ તત્વોના સ્વભાવ, ગુણ, અવસ્થાઓનું, તેમજ સંસાર પરિભ્રમણના કાર્ય-કારણની સંકલના ઈ.ઈ. નો ફોડ અતિ અતિ સરળ ભાષામાં જ્ઞાની પુરુષે પ્રગટ કર્યો છે ! આશા છે કે જિજ્ઞાસુ-મુમુક્ષુઓ તેમજ તત્વચિંતકોને મોક્ષમાર્ગ પ્રકાશિત થવામાં માર્ગદર્શક બની રહે !
Aatam Shakshatkar: आत्मसाक्षात्कार
by Dada Bhagwanजीवमात्र क्या ढूंढता है? आनंद ढूंढता है, लेकिन घड़ीभर भी आनंद नहीं मिल पाता | विवाह समारोह में जाएँ या नाटक में जाएँ, लेकिन वापिस फिर दुःख आ जाता है | जिस सुख के बाद दुःख आए, उसे सुख ही कैसे कहेंगे? वह तो मूर्छा का आनंद कहलाता है | सुख तो परमानेन्ट होता है | यह तो टेम्परेरी सुख हैं और बल्कि कल्पित हैं, माना हुआ है | हर एक आत्मा क्या ढूंढता है? हमेशा के लिए सुख, शाश्वत सुख ढूंढता है | वह ‘इसमें से मिलेगा, इसमें से मिलेगा | यह ले लूँ, ऐसा करूँ, बंगला बनाऊ तो सुख आएगा, गाड़ी ले लूँ तो सुख मिलेगा’, ऐसे करता रहता है | लेकिन कुछ भी नहीं मिलता | बल्कि और अधिक जंजालों में फँस जाता है | सुख खुद के अंदर ही है, आत्मा में ही है | अत: जब आत्मा प्राप्त करता है, तब ही सनातन (सुख) ही प्राप्त होगा |
Aatm Sakshatkar: આત્મસાક્ષાત્કાર
by Dada Bhagwanજીવ માત્ર શું ખોળે છે ? આનંદ ખોળે છે, પણ ઘડીવાર આનંદ મળતો નથી. લગ્નમાં જાય કે નાટકમાં જાય, પણ વળી પાછું દુઃખ આવે છે. જે સુખ પછી દુઃખ આવે એને સુખ કહેવાય જ કેમ ? એ તો મૂર્છાનો આનંદ કહેવાય. સુખ તો ‘પરમેનન્ટ’ હોય. આ તો ‘ટેમ્પરરી’ સુખ છે ને પાછું કલ્પિત છે, માનેલું છે. દરેક આત્મા શું ખોળે છે ? કાયમનું સુખ, શાશ્વત સુખ ખોળે છે. તે ‘આમાંથી આવશે. આ લઉં. આમ કરું, બંગલો બંધાવું તો સુખ આવશે, ગાડી લઉં તો સુખ આવશે.’ એમ કર્યા કરે છે પણ કશું આવતું નથી. ઊલટો વધારે ને વધારે જંજાળોમાં ગૂંચાય છે. સુખ પોતાની મહીં જ છે, આત્મામાં જ છે. એટલે આત્મા પ્રાપ્ત કરે તો (સનાતન) સુખ જ પ્રાપ્ત થાય.
La Abadía: Una historia de descubrimiento
by Rev James MartinUna madre divorciada, Anne apenas puede enfrentarse a la vida y lucha por encontrarle sentido a la muerte de su hijo menor. El exarquitecto con una carrera prometedora, Mark trabaja como albañil y se pregunta cómo su vida es desvió del camino. El abad del monasterio de los santos apóstoles Felipe y Santiago, el Padre Pablo a veces se pregunta si tomó la decisión correcta en excluirse del mundo. En este monasterio de Pennsylvania, este improbable trío descubrirá las respuestas que buscan —un milagro de esperanza y comprensión que da testimonio del poder de Dios para traer sanidad y plenitud a nuestra vida. Escrito con la compasión, sabiduría y calidez de sus anteriores best sellers —Jesús, Between Heaven and Mirth y Más en las obras que en las palabras— la primera novela del padre James Martin está llena de profunda sabiduría espiritual, humor irónico y gracia amorosa. A través de las luchas de sus personajes, las preguntas y crisis, vemos de primera mano cómo Dios usa nuestras preocupaciones, ira, dudas, oraciones, fallos y anhelos para ayudarnos a sentirnos completos y plenamente amados.
ABCs of Christianity: An Outline for Living in the "Now" and Relating to God
by Terdema UsseryTHE ABCs OF CHRISTIANITY is a concise summary of the fundamental principles of the religion of Jesus, presented so today's generation will understand the Bible and experience the gift of knowing God. Yes, this is Grandma's religion. The underpinnings are the same rock solid concepts taught for 2,000 years. But this book is what texting is to ancient scrolls with each concept presented in concise, almost outline, form. Every doctrine is further referenced by Scripture, allowing readers to use the Bible translation of their choice-whether it be a leather-bound King James Version on onion-skin paper, a Biblical translation app, (on phone or tablet), or favorite spirituality Internet site. Stripped of anecdotes, wordsmithing, and other mechanics used to communicate biblical truth, this handbook is meant to serve all who wish to live in the now and experience the gift of actively knowing God.
Abducted: The Christmas Target Abducted Unraveling The Past (Pacific Coast Private Eyes)
by Dana MentinkON THE RUN When the high school sweetheart she never expected to see again bursts through the door of her medical mission clinic, nurse Sarah Gallagher can't hold back her shock. But Dominic Jett isn't there to catch up. He's trying to save a life, and the thugs on his tail will stop at nothing to catch him. Now abducted and imprisoned on a remote island, Sarah and Jett become pawns in a tug-of-war between a powerful drug lord and a devious madman. And their only chance for survival is working together to find the valuable painting the dangerous men are searching for. But with someone trying to kill them at every turn, can they locate it in time to keep their reunion from turning fatal?
La abolición del hombre
by C. S. LewisAsombroso y profético, La abolición del hombre sigue siendo una de las obras más controvertidas de C.S. Lewis. Lewis se propone persuadir a su audiencia sobre la importancia actual y la relevancia de los valores objetivos universales, como el coraje y el honor, y la necesidad fundamental de la ley natural. También hace un caso convincente de que el retirar uno de estos pilares de nuestro sistema educativo, aunque sea «en nombre de la ciencia», sería catastrófico. National Review lo coloca en el número siete en sus «100 mejores libros de no ficción del siglo XX».
Abortion, Religious Freedom, and Catholic Politics
by James HitchcockThroughout its history the Catholic Church has taken positions on many subjects that are in one sense political, but in another sense are primarily moral, such as contraception, homosexuality, and divorce. One such issue, abortion, has split not only the United States, but Catholics as well. Catholics had to confront these issues within the framework of a democratic society that had no official religion. Abortion, Religious Freedom, and Catholic Politics is a study of opposing American Catholic approaches to abortion, especially in terms of laws and government policies. After the ruling of Roe vs. Wade, many pro-life advocates no longer felt their sentiments and moral code aligned with Democrats. For the first time, Catholics, as an entire group, became involved in U.S. politics. Abortion became one of the principal points of division in American Catholicism: a widening split between liberal Catholic Democrats who sought to minimize the issue and other Catholics, many of them politically liberal, whose pro-life commitments caused them to support Republicans. James Hitchcock discusses the 2016 presidential campaign and how it altered an already changed political landscape. He also examines the Affordable Care Act, LGBT rights, and the questions they raise about religious liberty.
About the Beginning of the Hermeneutics of the Self
by Henri-Paul Fruchaud Michel Foucault Orazio Irrera Arnold I. Davidson Graham Burchell Daniele Lorenzini Martina Tazzioli Laura CremonesiIn 1980, Michel Foucault began a vast project of research on the relationship between subjectivity and truth, an examination of conscience, confession, and truth-telling that would become a crucial feature of his life-long work on the relationship between knowledge, power, and the self. The lectures published here offer one of the clearest pathways into this project, contrasting Greco-Roman techniques of the self with those of early Christian monastic culture in order to uncover, in the latter, the historical origin of many of the features that still characterize the modern subject. They are accompanied by a public discussion and debate as well as by an interview with Michael Bess, all of which took place at the University of California, Berkeley, where Foucault delivered an earlier and slightly different version of these lectures. Foucault analyzes the practices of self-examination and confession in Greco-Roman antiquity and in the first centuries of Christianity in order to highlight a radical transformation from the ancient Delphic principle of "know thyself" to the monastic precept of "confess all of your thoughts to your spiritual guide." His aim in doing so is to retrace the genealogy of the modern subject, which is inextricably tied to the emergence of the "hermeneutics of the self"--the necessity to explore one's own thoughts and feelings and to confess them to a spiritual director--in early Christianity. According to Foucault, since some features of this Christian hermeneutics of the subject still determine our contemporary "gnoseologic" self, then the genealogy of the modern subject is both an ethical and a political enterprise, aiming to show that the "self" is nothing but the historical correlate of a series of technologies built into our history. Thus, from Foucault's perspective, our main problem today is not to discover what "the self" is, but to try to analyze and change these technologies in order to change its form.
Above the Line: My "Wild Oats" Adventure
by Shirley MacLaineA funny, fierce, imaginative memoir chronicling New York Times bestselling author and Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine’s remarkable experiences filming Wild Oats in the Canary Islands and the extraordinary memories her time there brought forth of a past life on the lost continent of Atlantis.Her agent advised her not to get on the plane. The male leads weren’t even cast. The financing was shaky at best. The script had been rewritten countless times. And yet something about Wild Oats lured Shirley MacLaine to the film’s location shoot in the far-off Canary Islands—and straight to the center of one of the most thrilling and paradigm-shifting adventures of her life.The making of the film reads like a screwball comedy, as the cast and crew face unpredictable daily obstacles with ingenuity, grit, and personal sacrifice. Yet the chaos leads Shirley to a revelatory new understanding of the demise of one of history’s most elusive yet endlessly intriguing places. Scholars have long theorized that Spain’s Canary Islands are the remnants of the mighty lost continent of Atlantis. As the movie set descends into pandemonium, Shirley finds fascinating corollaries between the island’s cataclysmic fate and our own dangerous trajectory. Can we learn the lessons the citizens of Atlantis failed to comprehend?The answer is borne out of recovered memories from Shirley’s past life on Atlantis and through a series of meditations that reveal the necessity of unfettered imagination when looking for bold new truths, rendering this evocative, irreverent, and honest memoir essential reading for anyone seeking a broader understanding of what it means to be human—both where we came from and where we are going.
Abraham Joshua Heschel and the Sources of Wonder
by Michael MarmurAbraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was one of the twentieth century's most influential Jewish thinkers, a respected theologian and enthusiastic civil rights activist who marched to Selma with Martin Luther King, Jr. His theology emphasized the immediacy of wonder and awe, yet his writing was studded with signs of his vast knowledge of traditional scholarship. No other Jewish thinker of note in the twentieth century used such a wide range of texts so extensively. Abraham Joshua Heschel and the Sources of Wonder is the first book to demonstrate how Heschel's political, intellectual, and spiritual commitments were embedded in his reading of Jewish tradition. By shedding new light on how Heschel's theological project reconciled the demands of tradition and the modern world, Michael Marmur offers an inspirational lesson in how contemporary Jewish thought can embrace both the texts of the past and the challenges of the present.
Absolute Reality in the Qur'an (Palgrave Series in Islamic Theology, Law, and History)
by Masudul Alam ChoudhuryThis book studies the absolute reality of the Qur'an, which is signified by the struggle of truth against falsehood in the framework of monotheistic unity of knowledge and the unified world-system induced by the consilience of knowledge. In such a framework the absolute reality reveals itself not by religious dogmatism. Rather, the methodology precisely comprises its distinctive parts. These are namely the 'primal ontology' as the foundational explained axiom of monotheistic unity; the 'secondary ontologies' as explanatory replications of the law of unity in the particulars of the world-system; 'epistemology' as the operational model; and 'phenomenology' as the structural nature of events induced by the monotheistic law, that is by knowledge emanating from the law. The imminent methodology remains the unique explanatory reference of all events that take place, advance, and change in continuity across continuums of knowledge, space, and time.
