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The Quest to Save the Old Testament: Mathematics, Hieroglyphics, and Providence in Enlightenment England (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by David NeyEnlightenment attempts to save the Old Testament Pastors and scholars today lament the Old Testament's neglect in the West. But this is nothing new. In the eighteenth century, natural philosopher John Hutchinson witnessed the Old Testament becoming devalued as Scripture. And in his mind, the blame lay with Isaac Newton. In The Quest to Save the Old Testament, David Ney traces the battle over Scripture during the Enlightenment period. For Hutchinson, critical scholarship's enchantment with the naturalism of Newton undermined the study of the Old Testament. As cultural forces reshaped biblical interpretation, Hutchinson spawned a movement that sought, above all, to reclaim the Old Testament as Christian Scripture. Hutchinson's followers sought to be shaped by Scripture, not culture. Rejecting the Newtonian degradation of history, they offered a compelling figural defense of the Old Testament's doctrinal and moral significance. The Old Testament is the voice of Providence. It is the means of discerning God's hand at work both in nature and in history. The Quest to Save the Old Testament is a timely retelling of fateful and faithful attempts to "save" the Old Testament.
Ange de Skye (Famille Macpherson)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickLa saga Macpherson commence... Lauréat du Holt Medallion pour la meilleure romance historique Des rivages sauvages des îles occidentales de l'Écosse aux champs de bataille sanglants de la France et aux cours opulentes d'Europe, la trilogie Macpherson nous entraîne dans un voyage passionnant à travers la quête d'une famille pour l'indépendance de l'Écosse face au redoutable roi des Tudor, Henri VIII. Dévoilez les flammes cachées... Fiona ne se souvient pas des années qui ont précédé son arrivée au prieuré de l'île de Skye. Seule la compatissante prieure détient la clé de la véritable lignée de cette rousse au tempérament fougueux. Revêtue d'un humble capuchon et d'une simple robe de paysanne, Fiona émerge de la brume de l'île pour affronter Alec Macpherson, le célèbre chef guerrier des Highlands. L'amour comme bouclier... Alec a servi le roi Jacques de son épée. Aujourd'hui, il est prêt à donner son âme pour protéger cette jeune fille enchanteresse du réseau complexe d'intrigues qui la menace. Fiona a besoin non seulement de protection, mais aussi de l'amour d'Alec, qu'il lui offre sans réserve. Pourtant, les adversaires du roi manœuvrent pour attirer Fiona dans un piège périlleux, car ses souvenirs recèlent le visage du meurtrier de sa mère et un secret suffisamment puissant pour ébranler le trône écossais. Une bataille de cœurs et d'honneur... Dans un affrontement passionnant entre la force des Highlands et les ambitions impitoyables d'un ennemi, Alec et Fiona doivent naviguer à travers le sang et la guerre pour déterminer le vainqueur ultime - qu'il s'agisse de la puissance d'une armée ou des passions inébranlables qui lient deux amants. À la fin, les étoiles s'alignent dans un récit épique où l'amour se révèle une force aussi redoutable que n'importe quelle légion armée...
Blind Evolution?
by David FrostIn Blind Evolution?: The Nature of Humanity and the Origin of Life, Professor David Frost challenges the dominant worldview derived from Darwin’s evolutionary theories and perpetuated in Richard Dawkins’s atheistic propaganda for Neo-Darwinism: that our universe has ‘at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil and no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference’. Frost deploys recent findings from a range of scientific studies that shake Neo-Darwinism to its foundation. Citing entertaining examples, from the inner workings of a single cell to the animal kingdom at large, from elephants and giraffes to the Japanese pufferfish, Frost maintains that Darwinian premises are wholly inadequate to engage with life or to provide a framework for our experiences of joy and sorrow, the problem of suffering, and the stark realities of good and evil. Reflecting on the nature of existence, Frost points to a mode of human understanding parallel to scientific enquiry through the path of ‘vision’ accessed via the nous (or spiritual intellect). He argues that ‘vision’ is as much essential to our understanding of creation as is scientific enquiry – reality is best approached through a complementary partnership of both. Professor David Frost has lectured and broadcast on literature and theology in two hemispheres and in seven countries. He was a lecturer at the University of Cambridge for ten years before taking up a Chair of English Literature in the University of Newcastle, NSW, where he remained for twenty-one years. He later returned to Cambridge and was for eleven years Honorary Principal and Administrator of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies. As Director of THE WAY, he organised what became an internationally used course for instruction in Orthodox Christianity, modelled on the famed Alpha Course.
Sustainable History and Human Dignity: A Neurophilosophy of History and the Future of Civilisation
by Nayef R.F. Al-RodhanSustainable History and the Dignity of Man is a new philosophy of history. This volume outlines how sustainable history is propelled by good governance, which balances the tension between the attributes of human nature - emotionality, amorality and egoisms - and human dignity needs, such as reason, security, human rights, accountability, transparency, justice, opportunity, innovation and inclusiveness. The author proposes minimum criteria for good governance that are sensitive to local cultures and histories but meet certain common global values to ensure maximum and sustainable moral and political cooperation. Using an ocean model of a single collective human civilisation, the author argues that we should think in terms of a common human story that is comprised of multiple geo-cultural domains and sub-cultures with a history of mutual borrowing and synergies. The author argues that, today, all geo-cultural domains must succeed if humanity as a whole is to triumph. This collective triumph will also depend on reason and a recognition that a great deal of knowledge is indeterminate and may be temporally, spatially and perhaps culturally constrained, as is outlined in the author's new theory of knowledge: "Neuro-rational Physicalism". Dr. Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan is Senior Scholar in Geostrategy and Director of the Programme on the Geopolitical Implications of Globalisation and Transnational Security at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Geneva, Switzerland. "This book is an exceptionally wide-ranging examination of past and present approaches to the securing of a qualitatively adequate social life on the planet. The need for intercultural dialogue is pressing and stated as a matter of urgency in the text. That argument is well-presented and it is helpfully accompanied by a large amount of empirical evidence. The book is also a strong and ethically attractive humanist statement about the value of human interaction that incorporates a vision of mutual respect based on a mixture of scientific arguments and normative aspirations. Those features are very impressive." Professor Michael Freeden, Professor of Politics, Director of the Centre for Political Ideologies, Professorial Fellow, Mansfield College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Jesus and Scripture: The Impact of Jesus's Use of the Old Testament in the Non-Pauline Epistles (Foundations in New Testament Criticism)
by Thomas J. ParkerFor the New Testament writers, the Old Testament scriptures and the teachings of Jesus were key sources of authority and influence. When these influences are considered alongside each other, each can illuminate the other, deepening the New Testament writers' presentation of Jesus and our understanding of their interpretations. In Jesus and Scripture, Tom Parker examines the way in which Hebrews, James, and 1 and 2 Peter deal with these two different sources of authority, how they relate to each other, and what shifts have occurred historically and theologically within the writing of these texts. Treating the four epistles methodologically, Parker examines the particular ways in which each writer draws on the Hebrew scriptures. Ultimately, he argues convincingly that the nascent Jesus tradition, particularly via oral routes, influenced the way the Old Testament was processed by these various New Testament writers.
I Destinati (Serie della Famiglia Macpherson)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickUn romanzo ricco di amore, intrighi e spietata ambizione alla corte di Henry VIII: la storia di due Highlander in una terra strana e ostile... Jaime Macpherson ha imparato il significato del tradimento sull'Isola di Skye quando il suo amato Malcolm MacLeod ha sposato un'altra donna per salvare la sua eredità. I suoi sogni di felicità si infransero e cercò rifugio nell'elegante palazzo del Duca di Norfolk. Lì Jaime ritroverà Malcolm, prigioniero nelle segrete del castello. Nell'oscurità gelida, impara ad amare di nuovo. Ma con l'Inghilterra e la Scozia in guerra, il suo audace piano per liberare Malcolm metterà a repentaglio la sua stessa vita... anche se la sua passione la porterà su un campo di battaglia di sangue e lacrime dove solo un cuore coraggioso e sincero potrà salvarla... "L'amore trionfa in questo racconto ricco di romanticismo". - Nora Roberts "Nessuno cattura la magia e il romanticismo delle isole britanniche come May McGoldrick!". - Miranda Jarrett
The Bonhoeffer Legacy: An International Journal (5.2)
by Atf PressThis collection of essays looks at a range of topics: public theology, why Chinese intlectuals are intersted in engaging with Bonhoeffer, Bonhoeffers concept of the logos and public theology and Bohoeffer's approach to social analyis. Contibutors: Barry Harvey, Robert Vosloo, Jason Lam, Joel Banman and Dustin Benac.
50 Ethical Questions: Biblical Wisdom for Confusing Times
by J. Alan BranchChristians cannot escape difficult questions. What we need is guidance to think well. In 50 Ethical Questions, J. Alan Branch addresses questions about ethics, sexuality, marriage and divorce, bioethics, and Christian living. Readers will find biblical and reasonable guidance on their questions, including: What are the differences between individual and systemic racism? I've been invited to a same-sex wedding. Should I attend? Should Christians use vaccines from cell lines derived from aborted babies? I'm a Christian in an abusive marriage. What should I do? Is it morally permissible for a Christian to conceal--carry a firearm? With Branch's help, you can navigate ethical challenges with care and conviction.
Revelation: A New Covenant Commentary (NCCS)
by Gordon D FeeRevelation is a book that many Christians find confusing due to the foreign nature of its apocalyptic imagery. It is a book that has prompted endless discussions about the 'end times' with theological divisions forming around epicenters such as the rapture and the millennium. In this book, award winning author Gordon Fee attempts to excavate the layers of symbolic imagery and provide an exposition of Revelation that is clear, easy to follow, convincing, and engaging. Fee shows us how John's message confronts the world with the Revelation of Jesus Christ so that Christians might see themselves as caught up in the drama of God's triumph over sin, evil, and death. Fee draws us into the world of John and invites us to see the world through John's eyes as themorbid realities of this world have the joyous realities of heaven cast over them. In this latest installment in the New Covenant Commentary Series we see one of North America's best evangelical exegetes at his very best.
Borderlands of Theology: And Other Essays
by Donald MackinnonIn this reprinted edition of Borderlands of Theology, Donald MacKinnon examines philosophical, theological, and ethical dilemmas, bringing his theological expertise to bear alongside his scientific knowledge. Formulating his estimations through the person of Jesus Christ, he maintains a commitment to the concrete and the actual whilst resolutely believing in the search for truth as meaningful beyond a simple search for facts. Working on the frontiers where Christian belief and theology are tested, Mackinnon's work remains relevant today as a consideration of how Christian faith interacts with ethics, philosophy, politics, the philosophy of history, metaphysics, and epistemology. Mackinnon offers wisdom, guidance, and a grounded exploration of theology for all those interested in the intersection between theology, philosophy, and ethics.
La séduction de Patrick (Les Vampires Scanguards)
by Tina FolsomAlors qu'il est temporairement à la tête de Scanguards pendant l'absence de ses parents, le vampire hybride Patrick Woodford est entraîné dans une enquête sur un meurtre brutal qui fait penser à une attaque de vampires, mais qui pointe bientôt vers une menace surnaturelle plus dangereuse. Lorsque le Dr Fallon Doyle se tourne vers Scanguards, cherchant à se protéger de son ex-petit ami obsessionnel, Patrick hésite à s'occuper de son cas. Cependant, après une attaque contre la jeune femme, il découvre que son harceleur est bien plus menaçant qu'il n'y paraît. Alors que Patrick s'efforce de résoudre le meurtre du Presidio tout en protégeant Fallon d'un danger grandissant, une puissante attirance s'installe entre eux. Une course contre la montre s'engage lorsqu'il devient évident que Fallon est plus en danger que quiconque n'aurait pu le prédire. Seront-ils capables de travailler ensemble pour découvrir la vérité et éviter que leur avenir ne s'arrête avant d'avoir commencé ? À PROPOS DE LA SÉRIE La série Scanguards Vampires est pleine d'action rapide, de scènes d'amour torrides, de dialogues pleins d'esprit et de héros et héroïnes forts. Le vampire Samson Woodford vit à San Francisco et possède une société de sécurité et de garde du corps, Scanguards, qui emploie à la fois des vampires et des humains. Et éventuellement des sorcières. Ajoutez quelques gardiens immortels et quelques démons plus tard dans la série, et vous aurez compris ! Chaque livre peut être lu seul et est toujours centré sur un nouveau couple qui trouve l'amour, mais la série est plus agréable lorsqu'elle est lue dans l'ordre. Et bien sûr, il y a toujours quelques blagues - vous comprendrez quand vous rencontrerez Wesley, un aspirant sorcier. Bonne lecture ! Les Vampires Scanguards La belle mortelle de Samson (#1) La provocatrice d'Amaury (#2) La partenaire de Gabriel (#3) L'enchantement d'Yvette (#4) La rédemption de Zane (#5) L'éternel amour de Quinn (#6) Les désirs d'Oliver (#7) Le choix de Thomas (#8) Discrète morsure (#8 ½) L'identité de Cain (#9) Le retour de Luther (#10) La promesse de Blake (#11) Fatidiques Retrouvailles (#11 ½) L'espoir de John (#12) La tempête de Ryder (#13) La conquête de Damian (#14) Le défi de Grayson (#15) L'amour interdit d'Isabelle (#16) La passion de Cooper (#17) Le courage de Vanessa (#18) Gardiens de la Nuit Amant Révélé (#1) Maître Affranchi (#2) Guerrier Bouleversé (#3) Gardien Rebelle (#4) Immortel Dévoilé (#5) Protecteur Sans Égal (#6) Démon Libéré (#7) Le club des éternels célibataires Séduisant (#1) Attirant (#2) Envoûtant (#3) Torride (#4) Attrayant (#5) Passionné (#6) Hors d'Olympe Une Touche de Grec (#1) Un Parfum de Grec (#2) Un Goût de Grec (#3) Un Souffle de Grec (#4) Les Vampires de Venise Nouvelle 1 : Raphael & Isabella Nouvelle 2 : Dante & Viola Nouvelle 3 : Lorenzo & Bianca Nouvelle 4 : Nico & Oriana Nouvelle 5 : Marcello & Jane Nom de Code Stargate Ace en Fuite (#1) Fox en Vue (#2) Yankee dans le Vent (#3) Tiger à l'Affût (#4) Hawk en Chasse (#5) La Quête du Temps Changement de Sort (#1) Présage du Destin (#2) Témoin Oculaire La série des vampires Scanguards a tout pour plaire : coup de foudre, ennemis à amants, rencontre mignonne, instalove, héros alpha, compagnons de destin, garde du corps, bande de frères, demoiselle en détresse, femme en péril, la beauté et la bête, identité cachée, âmes sœurs, premier amour, vierges
L'Anima Gemella di Gabriel (Vampiri Scanguards)
by Tina FolsomDopo essere stata trasformata in una vampira contro la sua volontà, Maya viene affidata alla protezione di Gabriel, un vampiro e guardia del corpo della Scanguards, incaricato di proteggerla e di trovare il suo aggressore. Gabriel non ha mai dovuto proteggere un corpo tanto perfetto quanto quello di Maya. Inoltre, la seducente miscela di vulnerabilità e forza di lei lo attrae più di quanto vorrebbe ammettere. Ma deve resistere. Anche quando la tensione sessuale tra loro si fa sempre più intensa e il vampiro ribelle si avvicina pericolosamente, Gabriel si rifiuta di cedere al desiderio. Nonostante la crescente intimità tra loro, teme che, se si rivelasse completamente a Maya, lei reagirebbe come tutte le altre donne prima di lei: scappando via, chiamandolo mostro, abominio, una creatura indegna del suo amore. Maya sarà l'unica donna in grado di amarlo per ciò che è davvero? INFORMAZIONI SULLA SERIE La serie Vampiri Scanguards è ricca di azione frenetica, scene d'amore bollenti, dialoghi arguti ed eroi ed eroine forti. Il vampiro Samson Woodford vive a San Francisco ed è proprietario di una società di sicurezza e guardie del corpo, la Scanguards, che impiega sia vampiri che umani. E, alla fine, anche delle streghe. Nel corso della serie si aggiungeranno anche guardiani immortali e demoni, per rendere tutto ancora più interessante! Ogni libro può essere letto come un romanzo autoconclusivo si concentra sempre su una nuova coppia che trova l'amore, ma la serie è più piacevole se letta in ordine. E, naturalmente, ci sono sempre alcune battute ricorrenti, lo capirai quando incontrerai Wesley, un aspirante stregone. Buona lettura! Vampiri Scanguards Desiderio Mortale (Storia breve #½) La Graziosa Mortale di Samson (#1) L'Indomita di Amaury (#2) L'Anima Gemella di Gabriel (#3) Il Rifugio di Yvette (#4) La Salvezza di Zane (#5) L'Amore Infinito di Quinn (#6) La Fame di Oliver (#7) La Scelta di Thomas (#8) Morso Silenzioso (#8 ½) L'Identità di Cain (#9) Il Ritorno di Luther (#10) La Missione di Blake (#11) Riunione Fatidica (#11 ½) Il Desiderio di John (#12) La Tempesta di Ryder (#13) La Conquista di Damian (#14) La Sfida di Grayson (#15) L'Amore Proibito di Isabelle (#16) La Passione di Cooper (#17) Il Coraggio di Vanessa (#18) Guardiani Furtivi Amante Smascherato (#1) Maestro Liberato (#2) Guerriero Svelato (#3) Guardiano Ribelle (#4) Immortale Disfatto (#5) Protettore Ineguagliato (#6) Demone Scatenato (#7) La serie Vampiri Scanguards ha tutto: amore a prima vista, nemici che diventano amanti, incontri fortuiti, colpo di fulmine, eroe alfa, compagni predestinati, guardia del corpo, banda di fratelli, damigella in pericolo, donna in pericolo, la bella e la bestia, identità nascosta, anime gemelle, primo amore, vergini, eroe tormentato, divario di età, una seconda possibilità d'amore, amante in lutto, ritorno dalla morte, bambino segreto, playboy, rapimenti, da amici ad amanti, coming out, ammiratore segreto, ultimo a saperlo, amore non corrisposto, amnesia,
Extramural: Literature and Lifelong Learning
by Adrian BarlowMore than a personal account of a career in education, but an argument for an idea, Extramural is an argument for the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and the invaluable part Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education has played in helping people pursue this. Barlow explains how the study of literature - as thoughts expressed in language - is central to education, and utilises his own vast knowledge of literature from Tom Paine and John Ruskin to Alan Bennett and E. M. Forster, to illustrate the depth thatthe study of literature can bring to continuing one's own development. A stimulating and engaging exploration of the world of adult literary education, Barlow offers the reader the chance to gain an insight into a world that depends on the support of those participating.
Tess et le Highlander (Famille Macpherson)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickUne romance historique douce sur une île écossaise balayée par les vents Tess Lindsay a passé la majeure partie de sa vie sur la lointaine île de May, incertaine de son identité. Élevée par les deux seuls habitants de l'île, elle est livrée à elle-même après leur mort, jusqu'à ce qu'un étranger s'échoue sur le rivage lors d'une tempête. Tess le retire des flots, sans savoir qu'en sauvant le Highlander, elle se sauve elle-même. Si la beauté et le goût de l'aventure sont une malédiction, Colin Macpherson est voué à la ruine. Jusqu'à ce qu'il se retrouve naufragé sur l'île balayée par les vents de Tess, il a parcouru les mers à la recherche de la gloire, de la fortune... et d'une fille différente dans chaque port. Mais la fascination qu'il éprouve pour cette jeune fille au caractère bien trempé va au-delà de sa beauté sauvage, l'intriguant comme aucune autre fille ne l'a jamais fait. Au fur et à mesure que Colin gagne sa confiance, Tess révèle le peu qu'elle sait d'elle-même et de son passé. A partir de ses maigres indices, Colin arrive à une conclusion : il doit ramener Tess sur le continent pour récupérer son droit d'aînesse, même si cela signifie la perdre pour un destin qui ne l'inclut pas. Finaliste du RWA RITA Award pour le meilleur roman historique
The Destroyed World and the Guilty Self: A Psychoanalytic Study of Culture and Politics
by David P Levine Matthew H BowkerDavid Levine and Matthew Bowker explore cultural and political trends organized around the conviction that the world we live in is a dangerous place to be, that it is dominated by hate and destruction, and that in it our primary task is to survive by carrying on a life-long struggle against hostile forces. Their method involves the analysis of public fantasies to reveal their hidden meanings. The central fantasy explored is the fantasy of a destroyed world, which appears most commonly in the form of post-apocalyptic and dystopian narratives. Their special concern in the book is with defenses against the painful consequences of the dominance of this fantasy in the inner world, especially defenses involving the use of guilt to assure that something can be done to repair the destroyed world. Topics explored include: the formation of internal fortresses and their projection into the world outside, forms of guilt including bystander guilt and survivor guilt, the loss of and search for home, and manic forms of reparation.
Legittima Accompagnatrice (Il Club degli Scapoli)
by Tina FolsomQuando Daniel deve andare a San Francisco e ha bisogno di un'accompagnatrice per un evento, la bellissima Sabrina si presenta alla sua porta. Daniel non sa che lei non è una escort. Il loro incontro si fa subito bollente, fino a quando le bugie non minacciano di distruggere la loro appassionata relazione. Il Club di Scapoli Legittima Accompagnatrice (#1) Legittima Amante (#2) Legittima Sposa (#3) Una Notte di Follia (#4) Un Lungo Abbraccio (#5) Un Tocco Ardente (#6) Fuori dall'Olimpo Un Tocco Greco (#1) Un Profumo Greco (#2) Un Sapore Greco (#3) Un Silenzio Greco (#4) Vampiri Scanguards Desiderio Mortale (#½) La Graziosa Mortale di Samson (#1) L'Indomita di Amaury (#2) L'Anima Gemella di Gabriel (#3) Il Rifugio di Yvette (#4) La Salvezza di Zane (#5) L'Amore Infinito di Quinn (#6) La Fame di Oliver (#7) La Scelta di Thomas (#8) Morso Silenzioso (#8 ½) L'Identità di Cain (#9) Il Ritorno di Luther (#10) La Missione di Blake (#11) Riunione Fatidica (#11 ½) Il Desiderio di John (#12) La Tempesta di Ryder (#13) La Conquista di Damian (#14) La Sfida di Grayson (#15) L'Amore Proibito di Isabelle (#16) La Passione di Cooper (#17) Il Coraggio di Vanessa (#18) Guardiani Furtivi Amante Smascherato (#1) Maestro Liberato (#2) Guerriero Svelato (#3) Guardiano Ribelle (#4) Immortale Disfatto (#5) Protettore Ineguagliato (#6) Demone Scatenato (#7) Vampiri di Venezia Amante Indiscreto (#1) Tresca Finale (#2) Tesoro Peccaminoso (#3) Pericolo Sensuale (#4)
Scanguards Vampire (Scanguards Vampire)
by Tina FolsomDieser Sammelband enthält: Band 1 – Samsons Sterbliche Geliebte Band 2 – Amaurys Hitzköpfige Rebellin Band 3 – Gabriels Gefährtin Band 4 – Yvettes Verzauberung Band 5 – Zanes Erlösung Band 6 – Quinns Unendliche Liebe Samsons Sterbliche Geliebte Vampir-Junggeselle Samson leidet unter Erektionsstörungen. Nicht einmal sein Psychiater kann ihm helfen. Das ändert sich, als die schöne sterbliche Buchprüferin Delilah nach einem scheinbar zufälligen Angriff in seine Arme fällt. Plötzlich ist mit seiner Hydraulik wieder alles in Ordnung - zumindest so lange Delilah die Frau in seinen Armen ist. Amaurys Hitzköpfige Rebellin Vampir Amaury LeSang ist dazu verflucht, jedermanns Emotionen wie eine fortwährende Migräne zu spüren. Nur Sex kann seinen Schmerz kurzzeitig lindern. Als er die kratzbürstige menschliche Frau Nina trifft, scheint es, als wäre ein Heilmittel für seine Krankheit in Reichweite: In ihrer Gegenwart verschwinden seine Schmerzen. Gabriels Gefährtin Nachdem Maya gegen ihren Willen in einen Vampir verwandelt wird, ist es die Aufgabe des Scanguards Vampirs und Bodyguards Gabriel, sie zu beschützen und ihren Angreifer zu finden. Yvettes Verzauberung Vampirjäger und Kopfgeldjäger Haven hasst Vampire, denn sie sind verantwortlich für den Tod seiner Mutter und das Verschwinden seiner Schwester. Doch wenn ein Versuch, seinen Bruder aus den Klauen einer Hexe zu retten, schief läuft, hat Haven plötzlich keine Wahl, sondern muss die Hilfe der Vampirin Yvette annehmen, um sich und seinen Bruder zu retten. Zanes Erlösung Das Letzte, was Bodyguard und Vampir Zane tun möchte, ist, einen Hybrid - halb Vampir, halb Mensch - zu beschützen, deren Vater ihre Jungfräulichkeit aufrechterhalten will. Bekannt für seine Brutalität und sein fehlendes Mitgefühl, die aus Zanes Erlebnissen während des Holocaust stammen, ist er auf Rache aus. Den letzten seiner Peiniger zu finden, ist sein einziges Lebensziel. Portia ist ein junger Hybrid mit einem ernsten Problem: In ein paar Wochen wird ihr Körper seine endgültige Form annehmen. Wenn sie nicht ihr Leben lang als Jungfrau leben möchte, muss sie schnell einen Liebhaber finden - etwas, das ihr Vater mit allen Mitteln versucht zu verhindern. Quinns Unendliche Liebe Der Vampirbodyguard Quinn versucht seit 200 Jahren vergeblich die einzige Frau zu vergessen, die er je liebte: seine menschliche Ehefrau Rose, die er für tot hält. Doch Rose lebt. Jetzt selbst ein Vampir, versteckt sie sich seit Jahren vor Quinn. Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestseller Autorin der Midnight Breed Serie: "Ich bin süchtig nach Tina Folsoms Büchern! Die Scanguards Serie ist eine der heißesten Sachen, die es bei Vampirliebesromanen gibt. Wenn Sie glühend heiße, sich rasant entwickelnde Romane lieben, dann verpassen Sie diese packende Serie nicht!" Über die Serie Die Scanguards Vampirserie ist voll von rasanter Action, brennenden Liebesszenen, witzigen Dialogen und starken Helden und Heldinnen. Vampir Samson Woodford lebt in San Francisco und besitzt die Sicherheits-/Leibwächterfirma Scanguards, die sowohl Vampire als auch Menschen beschäftigt. Und letztendlich auch einige Hexer. Später in der Serie tauchen auch ein paar unsterbliche Hüter und Dämonen auf. Jedes Buch kann als alleinstehender Roman gelesen werden (keine Cliffhanger) und dreht sich immer um ein neues Paar, das die Liebe findet, aber die Serie macht mehr Spaß, wenn sie chronologisch gelesen wird.
Crowned with Glory and Honor: A Chalcedonian Anthropology (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by Michael A. WilkinsonJesus defines what it means to be human. The field of theological anthropology is at a standstill, mired in debate between dualist and physicalist perspectives on body and soul. In Crowned with Glory and Honor: A Chalcedonian Anthropology, Michael A. Wilkinson argues that the man Jesus is the way forward. Anthropology should be centered around Jesus. God the Son incarnate is true man, like us in all things except sin. Wilkinson approaches human ontology through Christology by looking to the Chalcedonian Definition and its Christology. Chalcedon confesses the man Jesus to be the divine person of the Son subsisting in a human nature. A Chalcedonian anthropology extends Jesus's person-nature constitution to define what it means to be human. A human being is a human person subsisting in a human nature. We are more than body and soul because Jesus is so much more.
Ahab's House of Horrors: A Historiographic Study of the Military Campaigns of the House of Omri (Studies in Biblical Archaeology, Geography, and History)
by David B. Schreiner Kyle R. GreenwoodReconciling biblical and extrabiblical history The extrabiblical testimony surrounding Israel's early history is difficult to assess and synthesize. But numerous sources emerging from the ninth century BC onward invite direct comparison with the biblical account. In Ahab's House of Horrors: A Historiographic Study of the Military Campaigns of the House of Omri, Kyle R. Greenwood and David B. Schreiner examine the historical records of Israel and its neighbors. While Scripture generally gives a bleak depiction of the Omride dynasty, extrabiblical evidence appears to tell another story. Inscriptions and archeological evidence portray a period of Israelite geopolitical influence and cultural sophistication. Rather than simply rejecting one source over another, Greenwood and Schreiner press beyond polarization. They propose a nuanced synthesis by embracing the complex dynamics of ancient history writing and the historical difficulties that surround the Omri dynasty. Ahab's House of Horrors is an important contribution to the ongoing discussion of biblical historiography and, specifically, to our understanding of 1–2 Kings and the Omri family.
Un Matrimonio Estivo Scozzese (Serie della Famiglia Macpherson)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickSIETE FORMALMENTE INVITATI ALL'EVENTO NUZIALE DELL'ANNO! Il loro matrimonio era stato programmato da due decenni. Elizabeth Hay è giovane, istruita e ha le sue idee sulla sua vita. Alexander Macpherson è un Highlander e un pirata e non ha intenzione di legarsi a un delicato fiore di corte. Ma l'onore impone che vadano fino in fondo al fidanzamento concordato quando erano ancora bambini. Ora manca solo una settimana alla cerimonia nuziale. Ognuno di loro vorrebbe porre fine alle nozze, ma il destino ha il potere di rovinare anche i piani migliori. Mentre la più grande tempesta che si ricordi attraversa la Scozia e le inondazioni li lasciano nuotare per la loro vita, Elizabeth e Alexander devono affrontare l'unica cosa che non si sarebbero mai aspettati...
The Little Women Devotional: A Chapter-by-Chapter Companion to Louisa May Alcott's Beloved Classic
by Rachel DodgeDevotional Inspiration from the Lives of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy The Little Women Devotional offers lovely inspiration that explores the themes of faith, family, contentment, wisdom, and joy in the classic Louisa May Alcott novel, cherished by generations of readers. Each reading corresponds with a chapter from the book and invites you to embrace God's guiding hand in your life as His cherished daughter. This beautiful chapter-by-chapter devotional includes original artwork throughout, and each reading includes examples from the novel, scripture, life application, and prayers perfect for groups, book clubs, or personal reflection.
Sino-Vatican Relations: From Denunciation to Dialogue
by Ambrose MongFor those interested in Christianity in China, the state-church relationship, and the present Communist regime and its attitude towards religion, Sino-Vatican Relations offers a wealth of information and insights. This work traces the tortuous history of the relationship between the Chinese government and the Roman Catholic Church, from denunciation of Communism by the Church, to seeking dialogue by recent pontiffs such as John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis. Besides examining the religious policy of China since 1949 and how the Chinese government deals with religious revivals, this work also traces the history of the church regarding the appointment of bishops in Europe from its early days to modern times. Monarchies in Europe have always been involved in the appointment of bishops. Thus, the recent agreement between Pope Francis and the Chinese authorities regarding the appointment of bishops has historical precedents. The overall aim of this work is to help readers to get the right information needed to have a well-informed opinion on the complex matter of the Sino-Vatican Relations, particularly on the agreement signed by Pope Francis with Beijing in 2018.
Fateful Reunion (Scanguards Vampires)
by Tina FolsomRoxanne, a vampiress haunted by a painful past, believed joining Scanguards would offer her a fresh start, a chance to bury her demons. But old wounds are ripped open when a new client arrives, his presence shattering her carefully constructed peace. That client is Charles, a powerful witch who, for twenty-three years, has been unable to forget the woman duty compelled him to abandon without a word. Now, he desperately needs Roxanne's help to save both the vampire and witch worlds from a looming, dangerous force. But saving the world isn't his only agenda. Charles wants Roxanne back. As they are forced to confront a deadly enemy, can Roxanne forgive the past and rekindle a love she thought was lost forever? Or will the secrets and sacrifices of their intertwined histories doom them, and the world they fight to protect? Scanguards Vampires Series: Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal Book 2: Amaury's Hellion Book 3: Gabriel's Mate Book 4: Yvette's Haven Book 5: Zane's Redemption Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose Book 7: Oliver's Hunger Book 8: Thomas's Choice Book 8 1/2: Silent Bite (A Scanguards Wedding) Book 9: Cain's Identity Book 10: Luther's Return Novella: Mortal Wish Book 11: Blake's Pursuit Book 11 1/2: Fateful Reunion (A Novella)
Grim
by Sara B. ElfgrenEighteen-year-old Kasper has gone through a rough time, but now he has landed his dream job at the amusement park Gröna Lund. He befriends Iris who teaches him how to terrify guests in the haunted house. Thirty years earlier, in Stockholm of the eighties, sixteen-year-old Håkan's life changes when he meets Grim. They live and breathe music and have big plans for their death metal band. But it all comes to nothing when Grim dies. Håkan breaks up the band.What really happened? Kasper, who is Håkan's son, tries to find out the truth. Together with Iris he delves into the myths and secrets surrounding the band, and his dad's best friend. Grim, who inexplicably died at such a young age. Who was he? And why does he appear in Kasper's dreams?
Funerals: For the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides)
by Tim PerryDeath will strike your congregation. Are you ready? Are they? Death has become a four-letter word. Whereas in previous generations, the practice of memento mori ("remember death") was embedded in family life, people today have found ways to distance themselves from death. As Western culture becomes increasingly more secular, the Christian understanding of death and the funeral appear more and more strange. Fear of death affects us all, and so pastors have significant hurdles to overcome. What Christians need today is a renewed vision of the traditional Christian funeral liturgy. In Funerals, Tim Perry recovers the rich theology inherent to the Christian funeral: communion with the saints in death, peace in forgiveness, hope in the resurrection, and joy in life eternal. Perry guides pastors through the practice of funerals, from planning the service to preaching the eulogy, and offers wisdom for the hard cases. Perry's Funerals will help pastors disciple their people to see through the valley of the shadow of death and into the hope beyond.