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Honoring the Son: Jesus in Earliest Christian Devotional Practice (Snapshots)
by L. W. HurtadoBefore the New Testament or the creeds of the church were written—the devotional practices of the earliest Christians indicate that they worshipped Jesus alongside the Father. Larry W. Hurtado has been one of the leading scholars on early Christology for decades. In Honoring the Son: Jesus in Earliest Christian Devotional Practice, Hurtado helps readers understand early Christology by examining not just what early Christians believed or wrote about Jesus, but what their devotional practices tell us about the place of Jesus in early Christian worship. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of early Christian origins and scholarship on New Testament Christology, Hurtado examines the distinctiveness of early Christian worship by comparing it to both Jewish worship patterns and worship practices within the broader Roman--era religious environment. He argues that the inclusion of the risen Jesus alongside the Father in early Christian devotional practices was a distinct and unique religious phenomenon within its ancient context. Additionally, Hurtado demonstrates that this remarkable development was not invented decades after the resurrection of Christ as some scholars once claimed. Instead, the New Testament suggests that Jesus--followers, very quickly after the resurrection of Christ, began to worship the Son alongside the Father. Honoring the Son offers a look into the worship habits of the earliest Christians to understand the place of Jesus in early Christian devotion.
The Apostles' Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism (Christian Essentials)
by Benjamin MyersDo you believe? Today, we're flooded with opinions and ideas. And they all might be interesting, but are they true? Would you die for them? Benjamin Myers re-introduces the Apostles' Creed, helping us to see how difficult and counter-cultural the Creed really is. It doesn't give us sweet, empty words. It's a faith that demands we die so that we might live. In the early church, many converts died for their faith so they needed to have a good idea what they might die for. Early church pastors and theologians used the Apostles' Creed as the essential guide to the basics of the Christian life. The Apostles' Creed has united Christians from different times, different places, and different traditions. The truths proclaimed in the Creed are eternal. Will you trust them?
Gardien Rebelle (Les Gardiens de la Nuit)
by Tina FolsomLe guerrier Gardien de la Nuit Logan Frazer est loyal envers sa race, mais lorsqu'on lui ordonne d'éliminer une médium pour qu'elle ne tombe pas entre les mains des démons et ne les aide pas à détruire l'humanité, il passe à l'action et préfère la sauver. Winter ne sait pas qu'elle possède un don de médium et que les terribles cauchemars qui l'assaillent sont en fait des visions – jusqu'à ce que des démons viennent frapper à sa porte. Heureusement, un brave guerrier immortel la sauve, et une connexion électrique instantanée se forme entre la belle médium et l'homme convaincu qu'elle a plus de valeur vivante que morte. Obligés de fuir pour sauver leur vie, Logan et Winter doivent non seulement échapper aux démons, mais aussi aux Gardiens de la Nuit déterminés à éliminer cette dernière. Une course désespérée contre la montre commence alors que Logan puise dans toutes ses ressources – y compris ses liens avec les vampires et les sorciers de Scanguards – pour sauver la femme dont il est en train de tomber amoureux. À PROPOS DE LA SÉRIE Capables de se rendre invisibles, les Gardiens de la Nuit immortels protègent depuis des siècles les humains de la puissance obscure des Démons de la Peur. Les Gardiens vivent dans des bastions invisibles pour les humains comme pour les démons, mais le danger n'est jamais loin. Seuls les Gardiens de la Nuit s'interposent entre l'humanité et les plans diaboliques des démons, qui veulent régner sur l'humanité. Tout en protégeant les humains des démons et de leur chef maléfique Zoltan, le Grand Leader, ils doivent risquer leur propre vie pour accomplir leur mission sans que les humains ne découvrent qui ils sont. Mais tout ne se passe pas comme prévu. Et même les gardiens immortels peuvent tomber amoureux. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lara Adrian, auteure de la série Midnight Breed, best-seller du New York Times : "Préparez-vous à une aventure fantastique ! Les Gardiens de la Nuit sont la seule chose qui se dresse entre l'humanité et une race démoniaque déterminée à dominer le monde. Pour une romance paranormale au rythme effréné et aux enjeux majeurs, ne manquez pas d'ajouter Tina Folsom à votre liste de lectures à ne pas manquer !" Les 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) 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) La séduction de Patrick (#19) Autres séries : Les Vampires de Venise Hors d'Olympe Nom de Code Stargate La Quête du Temps Le club des éternels célibataires Thriller : Témoin Oculaire La série Gardiens de la Nuit a tout pour plaire : des coups de foudre, des ennemis devenus amants, de jolies rencontres , des héros alpha, des compagnons prédestinés, des gardes du corps, une bande de frères, des demoiselles en détresse, des femmes en danger, une identité cachée, l'invisibilité, des âmes sœurs, des héros torturés, un écart d'âge, un amour de la seconde chance, un amant en deuil, le retour d'entre les morts, un bébé secret, des enlèvements, des amis devenus amants, un admirateur secret, le dernier à savoir, un amour non partagé, un amour interdit, des partenaires dans la lutte contre la criminalité.
Rock of Ages: The changing faces of the Christian God
by John ButlerFar from being the immutable Rock of Ages He is often assumed to be, the God of Christian history and tradition has had many different and often conflicting faces. 'Rock of Ages?' opens with the emergence of the Biblical God from the pantheon of deities in bronze age Canaan, and culminates in the radical images of God that were appearing at the end of the twentieth-century, providing a historical overview of the different and sometimes conflicting ways in which He has been understood. By examining the ideas of key writers down the ages, whose ecclesiastical or intellectual power has allowed their insights to become embedded in the mainstream traditions of the Christian churches, Butler seeks to answer one central question: Why is it that people across the ages have claimed to have seen so many different and sometimes contradictory faces of the Christian God? Or more specifically: If there is one true God, and if He is known to those who believe in him through the revelation of Himself in history, why hasn't a consistent and unified understanding of Him emerged in the witness and testimony of those who claim to have seen his face? In the best of scholarly traditions, Butler presents his work as a clear account of his own quest for an answer; but although suggesting possibilities, he leaves others to come to their own judgements using the evidence available. Written in a clear and attractive style, this is a book for anyone without any prior knowledge of history, theology or philosophy, be they atheists, Christians looking to explore their faith, students or simply anyone interested in the history of religion.
Hebrews Verse by Verse (Osborne New Testament Commentaries)
by Grant R. OsborneThe letter to the Hebrews is unique in the New Testament for its focus on the priesthood of Jesus and its interaction with the Old Testament. But beyond this deep theology, Hebrews is a practical book that addresses the very real challenges believers face when life gets difficult. In Hebrews Verse by Verse, the late Grant R. Osborne, with George H. Guthrie, shows readers how this beautifully crafted letter encourages believers to endure in faithfulness to Jesus. By using Scripture and theology to lay the foundation for these exhortations, the central message of Hebrews continues to be relevant for the church today. Osborne's commentary delves into the grand implications of Christ's identity and its importance for our spiritual lives.
The Theology of Benedict XVI: A Protestant Appreciation
by Tim PerryGod's rottweiler or shepherd of the faithful? There's no doubt about Benedict XVI's theological legacy. He's been at the center of every major theological controversy in the Catholic Church over the last fifty years. But he remains a polarizing figure, misunderstood by supporters and opponents alike. A deeper understanding of Benedict's theology reveals a man dedicated to the life and faith of the church. In this collection of essays, prominent Protestant theologians examine and commend the work of the Pope Emeritus. Katherine Sonderegger, Kevin Vanhoozer, and Carl Trueman—among others—present a full picture of Benedict's theology, particularly his understanding of the relationship between faith and reason and his pursuit of truth for the church. The global Christian faith can learn from Benedict's insight into the modern church and his desire to safeguard the future of the church by leaning on the wisdom of the ancient church. Contributors: Tim Perry Ben Myers Katherine Sonderegger Gregg R. Allison Kevin J. Vanhoozer R. Lucas Stamps Christopher R. J. Holmes Fred Sanders Carl R. Trueman David Ney Peter J. Leithart Joey Royal Annette Brownlee Preston D. S. Parsons Jonathan Warren P. (Pagán)
Evil and Creation: Historical and Constructive Essays in Christian Dogmatics (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by Matthew Levering George Kalantzis David Luy"My help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth." Evil is an intruder upon a world created by God and declared good. Scripture emphasizes this: laments are regularly juxtaposed with declarations of God as creator. But evil is not merely a problem for the doctrine of creation. Rather, the doctrine of creation provides a hopeful response to evil. In Evil and Creation, David J. Luy, Matthew Levering, and George Kalantzis collect essays investigating how the doctrine of creation relates to moral and physical evil. Essayists pursue philosophical and theological analyses of evil rather than neatly solving the problem of evil itself. Including contributions from Constantine Campbell, Paul Blowers, and Paul Gavrilyuk, this volume draws upon biblical and patristic voices to produce constructive theology, considering topics ranging from vanity in Ecclesiastes and its patristic interpreters to animal suffering. Readers will gain a broader appreciation of evil and how to faithfully respond to it as well as a renewed hope in God as creator and judge.
L'Aube: Un Journal D'inspiration Chretienne Dans La Tourmente Et L'esperance Des Annees 1930 - Juin 1936 - Aout 1938 -
by Jean-Michel CadiotL'aube presente avec sympathie l'experience du Front populaire. En Espagne,partisan de la Republique, il denonce les crimes contre les pretres, mais,d'un bout a l'autre de la guerre, contre Mola et Franco. Elle mobilise l'opinion pour Guernica. L'aube decele et condamne chaque avancee du nazisme, en particulier l'Anschluss.
The Federal Theology of Jonathan Edwards: An Exegetical Perspective (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by Gilsun RyuThe Christ-centered exegesis of Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards is remembered for his sermons and works of theology and philosophy--but he has been overlooked as an exegete. Gilsun Ryu's The Federal Theology of Jonathan Edwards explores how exegesis drove Edwards's focus on the headship of Christ as second Adam--and likewise formed a foundation for his broader theological reasoning and writing, especially on Christ and the covenants. Edwards's distinctive emphases on exegesis, redemptive history, and the harmony of Scripture distinguish him from his Reformed forebears. Ryu's study will help readers appreciate Edwards's contribution as an exegetically informed Reformed theologian.
Science and the Bible: Modern Insights for an Ancient Text (Scripture in Context Series)
by David Instone-BrewerIs the Bible fundamentally at odds with science? Science and the Bible are often pitted against each other, causing many to either defend science at Scripture's expense, or vice versa. Instead, what if we saw them as friends? Can Christians appreciate scientific insights like they do archaeological discoveries--as a source of knowledge to illuminate the biblical world and our own? In Science a nd the Bible, David Instone-Brewer takes a refreshing and non-antagonistic approach, asking how science can aid our interpretation of the Bible. The result is stimulating on topics such as God's omnipresence, the origin of languages, the nature of eternity, the relationship of spirit and soul, the reality of resurrection, and Jesus' human experience. In short, readable chapters, Science and the Bible enables the curious layperson to reread the Bible with fresh perspectives from modern scientific insights. The Scripture in Context series is driven by the conviction that there is nothing as exciting, direct, provocative, and spiritually enlightening as the Bible when we read it as it was meant to be read. Each book in the series dives into the ancient cultural context behind Bible passages, examining the effect this context had on what the Bible writers were saying and how we should understand their words today. When we read the Bible in light of its context, it is anything but boring. Instead, God's word can speak to us as powerfully as it did to those who first read it.
Kukla Ustasi
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickHızlı, Akıcı Ve İçine Çeken Bir Hikâye.. -Publishers Weekly- Roket Bilimci Yeni bir uydu lansmanı arifesinde, NASA'nın proje yöneticisi Alanna Mendes'in nişanlısı, görünüşte bir balık avı kazasında öldürülür... sadece altı ay sonra, Silikon Vadisi'nde ortaya çıkar. Bilgisayar Dâhisi Nasa'nın ana bilgisayarını hackleyen ve Yurtiçi Güvenlik tarafından yakalanan Jay Alexie, dört yıl sonra hâlâ üst düzey üniversitelerin ve bilgisayar firmalarının kara listelerindeydi. Şimdi tamamen değişen bu adam, ikinci bir şans için umutsuzdu... Finansal Büyücü Bir zamanların uluslararası bankacılığın başarılı mali işler üst düzey yöneticisi David Collier, bugün kızının nadir görülen böbrek bozukluğu için pahalı tedaviyi göze alamayan üzgün bir adam. Teknoloji Kralı Sonradan görme zengin olan Steven Galvin'in oğlu bir terörist grup tarafından kaçırıldığında, onun trilyon dolarlarla ölçülen serveti, içine düştüğü kâbus için yardımcı olamıyor.
Stecki 401 im Supermarkt: Konzentration und Entspannung Für Kinder 4-12 Durch Lustige und Spannende Hör-Geschichten (Stecki 401)
by Hassan RefayStell dir vor, du übernachtest zusammen mit Tim in Steckis Raumschiff PiPau, um auf Stecki 401 aufzupassen. Nach dem Drama der sechsten Geschichte gelingt es euch, Stecki 401 zu beruhigen. Zusammen mit Tim bereitest du ein Frühstück vor, das sich zu einem lustigen Abenteuer entwickelt. Stecki 401 entdeckt nämlich plötzlich, daß Essen Spaß macht. Vor allem Schokolade hat es ihm angetan. "Tut, tut, tut... ich will mehr Schokolade haben!" fordert er. Die liegt im Supermarkt, und euer Besuch dort hat turbulente Folgen...
After: Finding Your Passion and Purpose for What's Next
by Andrew C. Turner IIWhat's Your After? There are moments in all our lives when we are blindsided by the unexpected. Life is filled with challenges, and often our resilience is put to the test. So many people are unable to bounce back from setbacks because they don't know where to begin. This book is an incredible and insightful guide that charts a course for recovery. It is rare to read a book so transparent yet filled with practical application…. No matter what has been, the rest of you will be the best of you. You've survived the worst; now the best is yet to come. I'm excited about what happens After. If you are too, this is your kind of book. Read it and your life will never be the same. From the Foreword by Bishop Joseph W. Walker III Senior Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church
by Hannah Nation Simon Liu"If we want revival in our communities, then let us learn from those being revived." For many Western Christians, the experience of suffering and persecution is remote. For Chinese Christians, on the other hand, persecution is a regular aspect of the Christian life. If a Christian from the West was transported to a Chinese house church, the topic of suffering would be ever--present in preaching and conversation. With decades of persecution under government oppression and a rich theology of suffering, the Chinese house church movement has much to contribute theologically to the global church. In Faith in the Wilderness, editors Hannah Nation and Simon Liu pull together the insights of the Chinese church for the West. These sermonic letters from Chinese Christians pull back the curtain on the pastoral heart and the hope behind the house church's remarkable faithfulness, awakening readers to the reality of the gospel—the ground of our hope—in the midst of darkness. Readers will be convicted, encouraged, and edified by the testimony of these Chinese Christians. "Let us learn from the witness of our Chinese brothers and sisters so that we can stand fast all the better as we face trials wherever we live." —Tim Keller, from the foreword
Stecki 401 im Zirkus: Konzentration und Entspannung Für Kinder 4-12 Durch Lustige und Spannende Hör-Geschichten (Stecki 401)
by Hassan RefayStell dir vor, du spazierst mit deinem Freund Tim und dem unsichtbaren Stecki 401 durch die Stadt und wollt ihm neue Sachen zeigen. Doch Stecki 401 macht sich selbständig und vermasselt einem Zauberer, der für einen Zirkus wirbt, die Schau. Ihr versucht, den Schaden zu beheben, geratet aber in noch größere Schwierigkeiten und landet durch merkwürdige Umstände schließlich im Zirkus. Hundert Euro kann dort der gewinnen, der den Superweltmeister aus Japan besiegt. "Tut, tut, tut... wollen wir das Geld kassieren?" fragt Stecki 401. "Schon, aber wer soll gegen diesen Riesen kämpfen?" "Du natürlich... tut, tut, tut!" sagte Stecki 401, und er weiß auch wie man den Weltmeister besiegen kann...
Stecki 401 und die Bankräuber: Konzentration und Entspannung Für Kinder 4-12 Durch Lustige und Spannende Hör-Geschichten (Stecki 401)
by Hassan RefayStell dir vor, du bist mit deinem Freund Tim in der Stadt. Plötzlich hält ein roter Sportwagen neben euch, die Tür geht wie von Geisterhand auf und eine Stimme sagt: "Einsteigen... steigt schon ein!" Es ist Stecki 401, und er ist stocksauer: man hat ihm sein Raumschiff PiPau geklaut! Ihr macht euch auf die Suche. Dabei trefft ihr einen merkwürdigen Jungen, der alles über Stecki 401 weiß und sogar das Versteck des PiPau kennt. Gehört er zu den Räubern? Und welche Rolle spielt das PiPau bei einem Bankraub? Recht turbulent geht es in dieser letzten Geschichte zu, an deren Ende sich Stecki 401 von der Erde verabschiedet...
The Guide to Norfolk Churches: Third Revised and Enlarged Edition
by D P Mortlock C V RobertsThe profusion of medieval churches in Norfolk provides not only examples of beautiful church architecture, but also records life in their communities and offers an insight into the history of medieval England. The third revised and enlarged edition of The Guide to Norfolk Churches contains an encyclopaedic glossary and a detailed index, which contrbute to the comprehensive survey provided by this guide. This indespensible guide to the 'living' medieval churches of Norfolk helps the visitor to understand both the general features of churches and the unique aspects of those in different areas. The guide is generously illustrated with photographs, line drawings and a detailed map to aid in locating each church within the county. The expanded reference section is designed to answer a host of questions which may tease the church visitor. For example, what symbols are used to represent particular saints? Why do so many Norfolk churches stand isolated from their villages? And why does thepagan Green Man find a place in our Christian churches? This book provides the answers to these and other questions. Written by enthusiasts for both the churches and the county in which they stand, the great appeal of this guide is that, once thecode of church architecture has been broken and the language learned, every church, be it ever so humble, is shown to be unique, with its own story to offer. This guide provides the key. In this, his revised guide to Norfolk churches, Mr Mortlock has provided us with a fascinating and illuminating description of each and every one he has visited. Armed with this guide the visitor cannot fail to enjoy exploring our lovely churches and having done so, it is my earnest hope that he or she willbe inspired to lend their support to these marvellous symbols of our heritage. From the Foreword by the Countess of Leicester
Reading Revelation: A Thematic Approach (Foundations in New Testament Criticism)
by W Gordon CampbellThe Book of Revelation can be read in various ways. Where interpretation opts not to venture beyond Revelation or approach the book as a forecast of end-time events, it typically favours either going behind the text, in search of a socio-historical context of origin to which it might refer, or else standing in front of the text and investigating the book's reception history, or its present relevance and impact. Comparatively little interpretative work has been undertaken inside the text, exploring the mechanics of how Revelation 'works', still less how its complex parts might fit together into a meaningful whole. Gordon Campbell considers Revelation to be a coherent narrative composition that draws its hearer or reader into its text-world. In Reading Revelation: A Thematic Approach, Campbell gives an innovative account of Revelation's sophisticated thematic content. Mindful of Revelation's narrative verve, or its architecture en mouvement (as Jacques Ellul once put it), Campbell plots a series of thematic trajectories through the book. On this reading, parody and parallelism fundamentally shape the whole narrative. As a first-ever integrated account of Revelation's macro-themes, Reading Revelation makes an important contribution to Revelation scholarship. In its light, the book may justifiably be seen as the 'crowning achievement' of the Scriptures.
The Nicene Creed: An Introduction
by Phillip CaryUnderstand and celebrate what we believe For centuries, the Nicene Creed has been central to the church's confession. The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip Cary explores the Creed's riches with simplicity and clarity. Cary explains the history of the Creed and walks through its meaning line by line. Far from being abstract or irrelevant, the words of the Creed carefully express what God has done in Christ and through the Spirit. The Nicene Creed gives us the gospel. It gives biblical Christians the words for what we already believe. And when we profess the Creed, we join the global church throughout history in declaring the name and work of the one God—Father, Son, and Spirit. Gain a fresh appreciation for the ancient confession with Phillip Cary's help.
A Healing Relationship: Commentary on Therapeutic Dialogues
by Richard G ErskineA Healing Relationship is about a relationally focused psychotherapy, how the author works, and why. The first couple of chapters provide a brief orientation to relationally focused aspects of an integrative psychotherapy. The heart of the book are the transaction-by-transaction examples of what actually occurred in the psychotherapeutic dialogue. It is composed of three verbatim transcripts along with annotations about what the author was thinking and feeling when he engaged in psychotherapy with each client. Many of the annotated comments as well as the actual therapeutic dialogue will describe some elements of the process of relationally focused psychotherapy and the reasoning behind his therapeutic comments, silences, and challenge. This book is intended to elicit a dialogue between the reader and the psychotherapist / author and is written as though a personal letter. Psychotherapy is such an interpersonal encounter - an intimate meeting of two souls. No two psychotherapists will ever do the same therapy, even with the same client, even if they use the same theory and methods. It is important to appreciate how each think about theories, the concepts that underlie the methods chosen, how each assess the therapeutic setting, and express personal temperament. Richard G. Erskine has taken an important step in communication about the practice of psychotherapy. Not only with this excellent book but also with video footage of the three therapy sessions, which will be made accessible to purchasers of the book. The overarching aim is to stimulate important conversations between colleagues; to both agree and disagree, to influence each other, to grow professionally, and to share knowledge.
Anticipating His Arrival: A Family Guide through Advent
by Rick BrannanFamily devotions can be hard to schedule and plan--and doing so in a meaningful way can be especially difficult during the days and weeks leading up to Christmas. As you guide your family through this season, Anticipating His Arrival helps you and your family remember his first advent on Christmas and prepare for his second coming, celebrating and anticipating both events. Each day's Scripture reading includes discussion questions with accompanying responses to make it easy for you to engage the themes of preparation, anticipation, joy, and incarnation throughout the season of Advent. The reading schedule--which begins the first Sunday of Advent and ends on Christmas Day--has been adapted from the Revised Common Lectionary and includes devotions for all three years in the liturgical cycle, with every year drawing on the Synoptic Gospels.
Charged with the Glory of God: Yahweh, the Servant, and the Earth in Isaiah 40–55 (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)
by Caroline BatchelderIsaiah's servant songs reveal a true and better Adam In Charged with the Glory of God, Caroline Batchelder provides a synchronic, theological, and canonical reading of the four Servant Songs in Isaiah (42:1–9; 49:1–13; 50:3–11; 52:13–53:12), showing how they relate to one another and the message of the prophetic book. Reading Isaiah as a compositional unity in conversation with other texts such as Genesis results in a coherent presentation of the mysterious servant. The polemic against idolatry reveals rebellious Israel to be false imagers of God. In contrast, Isaiah's servant is an ideal embodiment of Yahweh's image and likeness. Thus, the servant is a paradigm for those who wish to recapture and realize God's good creation purposes for all humanity. The servant poems are not only a call to reorient oneself as a servant towards God and his creation, but also a map and means for doing so. In this study, Batchelder offers fresh insights from Isaiah for understanding God's true image and its idolatrous counterfeits.
Contemporary Object Relations in Los Angeles: Building on the Work of the London Kleinians
by Jennifer LanghamIn 1984 the Psychoanalytic Center of California (PCC) was established as a direct outcome of the work of Albert Mason, Wilfred Bion, and the visiting analysts who influenced the thinking and practice of receptive Los Angeles analysts of the day. Contemporary Object Relations in Los Angeles reflects the work of current PCC analysts who have carried forward the Kleinian tradition in a variety of ways. They form a tribute to Dr Albert Mason and his influence on the development of post-Kleinian and Bionian thinking in the United States. The contributions reflect a wide range of interests and ways of exploring current psychoanalytic thought. They include a comparison of the concepts of Winnicott, Klein, and Bion; an account of the application of infant observation; a description of the gradual dismantling of a patient's manic personality organization; detailed accounts of individual analyses: the journey from psychotherapy to a full analytic treatment; the musical aspects of communication between analyst and patient; and the history, meaning, and current perspective of interpretation in analysis. This lively collection will enhance the practice of clinicians and inspire trainees on their own clinical journey.
The Books of Homilies: A Critical Edition
by Gerald BrayThe two Books of Homilies, along with the Book of Common Prayer and the Ordinal, have long been basic documents of the Church of England, and are valuable in showing how Anglican doctrine shifted during the Reformation, as well as being of considerable historical importance.The first book, published in 1547, early in the reign of Edward VI, was partly, though not entirely, the work of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, and the inspiration appears to have been his. This was intended to raise the standards of preaching by offering model ser mons covering particular doctrinal and pastoral themes, either to be read (particularly by unlicensed clergy) or to provide preachers with additional material for their own sermons.The success of the venture led Bishop EdmundBonner, who had contributed to Cranmer's book, to produce his own Book of Homilies in 1555, during the reign of Queen Mary. The Second Book of Homilies, published in 1563 (and in a revised form in 1571) appears in turn to have been influenced by both Cranmer's and Bonner's books.The present edition brings together all three books, edited and introduced by Revd Dr Gerald Bray.
30 Words: A Devotional for the Rest of Us
by Jarrid WilsonMake a habit of spending time with God--one word at a time. More than anything, our God wants us to spend time with him. But in a culture of instant downloads and drive-through lattes, we learn that faster is better and slowing down is not an option. If we look carefully at Scripture, though, we see God has calling us to live intentionally--relationally--with him. 30 Words includes verses for meditation, discussion questions for group study or personal reflection, and quotes from Christian leaders. Each day, you'll focus on a single word that can teach us about God and daily relationship with him. And along the way, you'll find encouragement to open your heart, mind, and soul to God--helping you build a habit of spiritual development with the power to transform your life and faith.