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Deserted Medieval Villages
by Maurice Beresford and John G. HurstDeserted Medieval Villages combines archaeological and historical expertise to produce a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the studies of deserted medieval villages. Including an extensive historical and archaeological review of the surge in mid-20th century research, J.G. Hurst's archaeological gazetteer of 290 sites, and analysis of Scottish, Welsh, and Irish sites, this book is an in-depth reference work. Updating Beresford's classic The Lost Medieval Villages of England, this book refreshes his historical research, considers the economic circumstances of desertion, and includes detailed maps, photographs and tables.
Holy Beauty: Prolegomena to an Orthodox Philokalic Aesthetics
by Chrysostomos A. StamoulisThe philosophical and theological study of aesthetics has a long and rich history, stretching back to Platos identification of ultimate goodness and beauty, together representing the eternal form. Recent trends in aesthetic theory, however, characterised by a focus on the beautiful at the expense of the good, have made it an object of suspicion in the Orthodox Church. In its place, Greek theologians have sought to emphasise philokalia as a truer theological discipline. Seeking to reverse this trend, Chrysostomos Stamoulis brings into conversation a plethora of voices, from Church fathers to contemporary poets, and from a Marxist political theorist to a literary critic. Out of this dialogue, Stamoulis builds a model for the re-appropriation of Orthodoxys patristic and Byzantine past that is no longer defined in antithesis to the Western present. The openness he proposes allows us to perceive afresh the world shot through with divinity, if only we can lift our gaze to see it. Dismantling the false dichotomy, philokalia or aesthetics, is the first step.
The World Turned Upside Down: Finding the Gospel in Stranger Things
by Michael S. HeiserWhat could the supernatural world of Stranger Things have in common with the Bible? The paranormal television series Stranger Things taps into the mysterious elements that have fueled spiritual questions for millennia. The otherworldly manifestations in Hawkins, Indiana offer compelling portrayals of important spiritual truths--and many of these truths are echoed in the supernatural worldview of the Bible. For Michael Heiser, Stranger Things is the perfect marriage of his interest in popular culture and the paranormal. In The Unseen Realm, he opened the eyes of thousands, helping readers understand the supernatural worldview of the Bible. Now he turns his attention to the worldwide television phenomenon, exploring how Stranger Things relates to Christian theology and the Christian life. In The World Turned Upside Down, Heiser draws on this supernatural worldview to help us think about the story of Jesus and discover glimpses of the gospel in the Upside Down. He argues that this celebrated series helps us understand the gospel in unique and overlooked ways. The spiritual questions and crises raised by Stranger Things are addressed the same way they are in the gospel, with mystery and transcendent power.
Opening the Bible: Selected Writings of Antony Campbell SJ
by Anthony Campbell"When Tony Campbell, aged 75, asked the Council of Jesuit Theological College for Emeritus status and retirement from JTC, both were granted most graciously, along with a testimonial document which said in part: ‘His teaching has combined evocation and provocation in the best sense of those terms. He has mentored research students with scholarly exactitude and personal care. He has published books of the highest scholarly quality, of engaging readability, and of passionate conviction.’
A Rational Faith: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Richard Swinburne
by Joshua SijuwadeA comprehensive analysis of Richard Swinburne's intellectual journey and philosophical work, A Rational Faith explores the legacy of one of the most influential and rigorous philosophical defenders of theism. Across Swinburne's written career, he has displayed a deep commitment to demonstrating the intellectual credibility of the Christian faith, facing modern scientific and philosophical challenges and the materialistic worldview of modern intellectualism. Analysing his life and work through in-depth, accessible explanations of key issues and their context, Joshua Sijuwade brings together collected criticism of Swinburne's work and explores possible counter-arguments, alongside a foreword by Richard Swinburne himself. Suitable for any reader interested in Swinburne's 'philosophy-first' approach, or those intrigued by a philosophical defence of the Christian faith, A Rational Faith reveals Swinburne's life and work as a witness to his belief that belief in the central tenets of the Christian faith is rational.
L'Identità di Cain (Vampiri Scanguards)
by Tina FolsomUn velo di amnesia avvolge Cain, una guardia del corpo della Scanguards, in un alone di mistero. Ma l'oscurità si infrange quando uno sconosciuto enigmatico riemerge dal passato, rivelandogli una verità più pericolosa di quanto avrebbe mai potuto immaginare: Cain era il bersaglio di un attentato e non è un semplice guardia del corpo, ma un potente re vampiro. Ancora più sconvolgente è la scoperta che è promesso sposo a Faye, l'enigmatica vampira che da tempo popola i suoi sogni. Credendo che Cain sia morto, Faye è consumata dal dolore e solo la lealtà verso il suo clan le impedisce di cadere nella disperazione. Per il bene del suo popolo, accetta di sposare Abel, il fratello di Cain, una scelta straziante che si trasforma in scandalo quando Cain torna miracolosamente per reclamare il suo trono. Ora, Cain è determinato a riconquistare l'amore che condivideva con Faye, ma un assassino spietato continua a dargli la caccia, più determinato che mai a finirlo. Supportato dai suoi fedeli compagni della Scanguards, Cain è costretto a combattere per sopravvivere, affrontando una scelta impossibile: salvare il suo regno o salvare la sua regina. 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) 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, regalità, amore proibito, gemelli identici, partner nella lotta al crimine.
Thinking Things Through: Essays in Philosophy and Christian Faith
by Andrew Murray SmThe life of a philosopher is foremost the life of thinking but it is also the life of imagination that dreams of and investigates possibilities that might not otherwise have been raised. The life of a Christian is the life of Faith, Hope and Charity, and so it both looks to things beyond this world and regards this world with compassion. The two can work together. Faith softens reason, and reason sharpens Faith. Imagination finds new ways to articuate in concrete circumstances what has belonged to long traditions of thought. These essays cover a wide range of topics either by way of simple reflection on life or in response to issues that arose around the time of their writing. The period of their writing was a varied one. Life looked so stable in the mid-nineties that we contemplated Australia becoming a republic and sought Aboriginal reconciliation. It remained uncomplicated at the time of the Olympic Games in 2000 but became troubled by political events and by the terrorist attacks of 2001. The essays respond to the issues of this time. Four essays not published in the Weekly have been added to take note of more recent changes that have taken place in the Church and in our world.
How Should We Think About Gender and Identity? (Questions for Restless Minds)
by Robert S. SmithSpeak with biblical clarity on gender and identity. Can someone be born with the wrong body? This question raises moral, social, and legal implications. Do you have a biblical response? In How Should We Think About Gender and Identity?, Robert S. Smith recognizes that to properly respond, we must first understand. Smith first defines terms and outlines the history and current debates around transgender. God's word is brought to bear, including its perspective on creation and sin, sex and gender, and body and soul. Learn how you can thoughtfully engage the debate with conviction and display the love of Jesus to your transgender neighbor. The Questions for Restless Minds series applies God's word to today's issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ.
Démon Libéré (Les Gardiens de la Nuit)
by Tina FolsomZoltan, le souverain des Démons de la Peur, fait une dernière tentative pour détruire les Gardiens de la Nuit une fois pour toutes. Cette fois, il ne recule devant rien et séduit incognito Enya, la Gardienne de la Nuit qu'il désire depuis longtemps. Cependant, sous le choc, il doit se rendre compte que même un démon aussi puissant que Zoltan peut être mis à genoux par une femme. Mais peut-il y avoir un avenir pour un amour entre deux ennemis mortels ? 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 de l'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.
Jesus and the Cross: Necessity, Meaning, and Atonement
by Peter LaughlinAccording to the Nicene Creed, Christ died for us and for our salvation. But while all Christians agree that Christ's death and resurrection has saving significance, there is little unanimity in how and why that is the case. In fact, Christian history islittered with accounts of the redemptive value of Christ's death, and new models and motifs are constantly being proposed, many of which now stand in stark contrast to earlier thought. How then should contemporary articulations of the importance of the death of Christ be judged? At the heart of this book is the contention that Christian reflection on the atonement is faithful inasmuch as it incorporates the intention that Jesus himself had for his death. In a wide-reaching study, the author draws from both classical scholarship and recent work on the historical Jesus to argue that not only did Jesus imbue his death with redemptive meaning but that such meaning should impact expressions of the saving significance of the cross.
The Promised Davidic King: Psalm 108's Canonical Placement and Use of Earlier Psalms (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)
by Wyatt Aaron GrahamReading psalms in context The Psalter is a carefully edited work, skillfully arranged to communicate a theological message. The Promised Davidic King is a case study of how a single psalm shapes—and is shaped by—its context in the Psalter. Wyatt Aaron Graham argues that Psalm 108 plays a guiding role in Book V (Pss 107–150). Following Israel's return from exile in Psalm 107, Psalm 108 introduces the eschatological King and kingdom further developed in Psalms 109–110. Psalm 108 repurposes Psalms 57 and 60, which in this location, take on renewed meaning in the Psalter's unfolding story of redemption. Graham's study of Psalm 108 gives insight into the meaning of the Psalms and displays the benefits of reading psalms in their context.
The Rosenholm Trilogy Volume 1: Roses & Violets (The Rosenholm Trilogy)
by Gry Kappel JensenFour girls from four different parts of Denmark have been invited to apply to Rosenholm Academy for an unknown reason. During the unorthodox application tests, it becomes apparent this is no ordinary school. In fact, it's a magical boarding school and all the students have powers. Once the school year begins, they learn that Rosenholm carries a dark secret—a young girl was murdered under mysterious circumstances in the 1980s and the killer was never found. Her spirit is still haunting the place, and she is now urging the four girls to bring justice and find the killer. But helping the spirit puts all of the girls in grave danger . . .
Artist about Cambridge
by Jon HarrisJon Harris has lived, breathed and drawn Cambridge for over 50 years. His architect's sense of structure and fabric, his draughtsman's eye and vigorous use of pen and brush have produced an outstanding body of work. In 1997 the Fitzwilliam Museum honoured him with an exhibition of some 90 paintings and drawings. A great many of his best works are published for the fi rst time in Artist about Cambridge. They include drawings from the more than 40 sketchbooks which have been his constant companions over the past half century. Jon Harris's text describes in compelling detail how the images came into being. Harris's work is not a depiction of Cambridge as the tourist might like to have it, but is rather about his fascination with unregarded vistas, its back streets, crucial buildings lost to the wrecking ball, and with the city's industrial past. The artist's unrivalled knowledge and understanding of Cambridge and its environs inform every painting and drawing, helping you enjoy a thousand things you might otherwise miss.
Colossians and Philemon: A New Covenant Commentary (NCCS)
by Michael F BirdMichael Bird's commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the New Covenant Commentary Series pays close attention to the socio-historical context, the flow and dynamics of the text, their argumentative strategy, theological message, and the meaning ofColossians and Philemon for the contemporary church today. Bird situates Colossians in the context of Paul's Ephesian ministry and describes how Paul attempts to persuade a congregation in the Lycus Valley to remain firm in the gospel and to grasp the cosmic majesty of Jesus Christ over and against the views of certain Jewish mystics who have thrown the Colossians into confusion. He shows how, in the letter to Philemon, Paul intercedes for a slave estranged from his master through a carefully crafted feat of pastoral persuasion from a missionary friend of Philemon. The commentary combines exegetical insight, rhetorical analysis, theological exposition, and practical application all in one short volume. Bird shows Paul at work as a theologian, pastor, and missionary in his letters to the Colossians and Philemon.
The Giver of Life: The Biblical Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Salvation (We Believe)
by J. V. FeskoGod's Spirit unites believers to Christ, conforms them to his image, and equips them for witness and ministry. In The Giver of Life, J. V. Fesko reflects on the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the application of Christ's work for the salvation of sinners. Through a combination of biblical, historical, and theological study, Fesko illuminates the blessing of God's presence with his people. Written from a confessionally Reformed perspective in dialogue with the great creeds of the church, The Giver of Life provides a thorough and trustworthy guide to the Holy Spirit's role in salvation.
Tempête dans les Highlands (Trilogie des reliques écossaises)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickTrilogie des Reliques Écossaises- Livre 2 FINALISTE DU PRIX RITA FINALISTE DU PRIX DE LA FEUILLE D'OR NJRW UNE NOUVELLE VERSION DU CONTE CLASSIQUE DE LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE ! Innes Munro a la capacité de "lire" le passé d'une personne simplement en la touchant, mais son don a un prix élevé. Forcée de séjourner dans le château désolé de Girnigoe, Innes ne s'attendait pas à être attirée par le guerrier blessé qui hante ses sombres passages. Conall Sinclair, comte de Caithness, porte les cicatrices des batailles avec les Anglais et les marques de coups de fouet de leurs donjons, mais les blessures qui s'enveniment en lui causent une douleur encore plus grande. S'isolant de son clan et du reste du monde dans une tour perchée sur la côte sauvage écossaise, Conall est réticent à laisser la fougueuse Innes s'approcher de lui. Alors que leur passion grandit, Innes craint que son don ne soit une malédiction. Conall pourra-t-il un jour aimer une femme capable de lire ses secrets les plus sombres et de ressentir la douleur qu'il cache... et l'amour peut-il apprivoiser toutes les peurs ? Alors que des forces dangereuses se rapprochent, ils doivent forger un lien de confiance qui les sauvera tous les deux... ou les perdra à jamais. Un guerrier brisé. Une femme au don dangereux. Sur les côtes sauvages d'Écosse, l'amour peut-il apprivoiser la peur ?
El Retorno de Luther (Vampiros de Scanguards)
by Tina FolsomTras veinte años encarcelado en una prisión de vampiros, Luther por fin es libre. Pero antes de que pueda cerrar este capítulo de su vida de una vez por todas, un secuestro lo arrastra de vuelta al mundo de Scanguards y lo enfrenta con los mismos vampiros a cuyas compañeras estuvo a punto de matar dos décadas atrás. La actriz Kimberly "Katie" Fairfax le ha dado la espalda a Hollywood y ahora enseña teatro en una universidad de San Francisco. Cuando la hija de Samson, el dueño de Scanguards, desaparece durante una función, Katie se culpa de haber puesto en peligro a Isabelle sin querer. Al darse cuenta de que Luther podría ser el único capaz de rescatar a la hija de Samson, forja una frágil alianza con el inescrutable desconocido. A medida que la pasión se enciende entre ellos, no solo tendrán que enfrentarse a un enemigo desconocido, sino también a los demonios de su pasado, que podrían destruirlos antes de que puedan rescatar a Isabelle. SOBRE LA SERIE La serie Vampiros de Scanguards está llena de acción trepidante, escenas de amor ardientes, diálogos ingeniosos y héroes y heroínas fuertes. El vampiro Samson Woodford vive en San Francisco y es dueño de Scanguards, una empresa de seguridad y guardaespaldas que emplea tanto a vampiros como a humanos. Y, con el tiempo, también a algunas brujas. ¡Agrega unos cuantos guardianes y demonios inmortales más tarde en la serie, y ya te harás una idea! Cada libro puede leerse de manera independiente, ya que siempre se centra en una nueva pareja encontrando el amor. Sin embargo, la experiencia es mucho más enriquecedora si los lees en orden. Y, por supuesto, siempre hay algunas bromas recurrentes. Lo entenderás cuando conozcas a Wesley, un aspirante a brujo. ¡Que la disfrutes! Lara Adrian, autora bestseller del New York Times de la serie Midnight Breed: "¡Soy adicta a los libros de Tina Folsom! La serie Vampiros de Scanguards® es de lo más candente que le ha pasado al romance de vampiros. ¡Si te encantan las lecturas rápidas y apasionantes, no te pierdas de esta emocionante serie!" Vampiros de Scanguards La Mortal Amada de Samson (#1) La Revoltosa de Amaury (#2) La Compañera de Gabriel (#3) El Refugio de Yvette (#4) La Redención de Zane (#5) El Eterno Amor de Quinn (#6) El Hambre de Oliver (#7) La Decisión de Thomas (#8) Mordida Silenciosa (#8 ½) La Identidad de Cain (#9) El Retorno de Luther (#10) La Promesa de Blake (#11) Reencuentro Fatídico (#11 ½) El Anhelo de John (#12) La Tempestad de Ryder (#13) La Conquista de Damian (#14) El Reto de Grayson (#15) El Amor Prohibido de Isabelle (#16) La Pasión de Cooper (#17) La Valentía de Vanessa (#18) Deseo Mortal (Storia breve) Guardianes Invisibles Amante Descubierto (#1) Maestro Desencadenado (#2) Guerrero Desentrañado (#3) Guardián Descarriado (#4) Inmortal Develado (#5) Protector Inigualable (#6) Demonio Desatado (#7) La serie Vampiros de Scanguards lo tiene todo: amor a primera vista, de enemigos a amantes, encuentros divertidos, insta-amor, héroes alfa, parejas predestinadas, guardaespaldas, hermandad, damiselas en apuros, mujeres en peligro, la bella y la bestia, identidades ocultas, almas gemelas, primeros amores, vírgenes, héroes torturados, diferencias de edad, segundas oportunidades, amantes en duelo, regresos del más allá, bebés secretos, playboys, secuestros, de amigos a amantes, salidas del clóset, admiradores secretos, últimos en enterarse, amores no correspondidos, amnesia, realeza, amores prohibidos, gemelos idénticos, y compañeros en la lucha contra el crimen.
Comment Perdre un Duc: Une héritière en fuite. Un duc implacable. Une escapade dans les Highlands bouleversée par le destin. (Série Famille Pennington)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickSérie Famille Pennington Lady Taylor Fleming est une héritière qui a un prétendant à ses trousses. Son plan, étape par étape, pour le semer est simple. Mais Franz Aurech, duc de Bamberg, n'a rien de simple. Taylor tente de s'enfuir pour trouver refuge dans les Highlands, mais ses plans se compliquent lorsque le duc arrive à sa porte et que ses fidèles alliés l'abandonnent. Et même avec les meilleurs plans, les choses peuvent mal tourner…
More than a Sermon: The Purpose and Practice of Christian Preaching
by Douglas D. WebsterPreach with compassion and conviction In More than a Sermon, Douglas D. Webster highlights the prophetic and pastoral challenge of preaching today. The task is both harder and easier than we imagine, as we are called to proclaim the biblical text in a way that convicts a hostile world while encouraging our congregations to rest in Christ's love. We need preaching that both swings the hammer that breaks hard hearts yet does not break the bruised reeds in our care. Offering practical insights and examples, Webster explores what it means to preach the gospel in different seasons such as: Advent and Lent Memorial services and weddings Times of crisis or social impact More than a Sermon is a valuable resource for both new pastors and veteran preachers who want to proclaim the whole counsel of God with power and wisdom.
Pierre Delion on Psychopolitics: 'What is Institutional Psychotherapy?' and 'The Republic of False Selves'
by Pierre DelionPierre Delion is Professor Emeritus in the faculty of medicine at Lille, a child psychiatrist, and a psychoanalyst. His work is as straightforward as it is affecting but is little read in the English-speaking world due to a lack of translation into English. Matthew Bowker, in his excellent translation, rectifies this unfortunate deficit to introduce English-language readers to the affecting and wide-ranging work of Pierre Delion through two of his best-known essays. What is Institutional Psychotherapy? examines the psychiatric establishment and institution, arguing that for institutional psychotherapy to be effective, we must "care for the institution" just as we must attend to the "transferential constellation" of the patient, the latter of which emerges only when the institution respects all the voices (including the patient's) involved in the patient's care. And, as Delion duly notes: "What holds for person-to-person psychiatry also holds true for democracy." The Republic of False Selves maintains that our social bonds have been damaged or destroyed to the extent that the practice and meaning of democracy itself are now in question. Democracy, for Delion, "refers not only to forms of government, but also to a society based on freedom and equality, or more generally still, to a set of values: political, social, or cultural ideals and principles." The democratic project, then, is threatened by contemporary political events, media images, neoliberal and techno-bureaucratic interventions, and even or especially the treatment of the mentally ill. The combination of these two works into a single text invites readers to consider the broader political connections between the clinical institution and society as a whole. Delion's careful thoughtfulness paired with his vast experience and understanding opens up new avenues of discovery to the reader.
Timeless Grandiosity and Eroticised Contempt: Technical Challenges Posed by Cases of Narcissism and Perversion
by Batya Shoshani Michael ShoshaniThe challenges and crises that kept resurfacing in Michael and Batya Shoshani's work with extremely difficult patients hunted by anxieties of being, and in particular with perverse psychic organization, motivated them to write this book. It is an attempt to propose a clinical conceptualisation to enhance their understanding of these lost and confused patients, whose narcissistic struggle against human fate defies reality and truth, challenging the analyst and the analytic situation. Analysts, caught between their own perception of reality and truth and the wish to be empathetic to their patients' experiences and views of reality, often feel torn and as if standing on quicksand. Here, the authors are joining a contemporary movement in the psychoanalytic tradition whilst turning to other disciplines in order to better understand and explain the suffering of their patients. The use of literature, in particular the fictional works of Jorge Luis Borges; film, with an in-depth look at Roman Polanski's Bitter Moon (1992) and Denis Villeneuve's Incendies (2010); and philosophy, the ideas of Heidegger and how they link to those of Freud, coupled together with a solid grasp of psychoanalytic theory, such as reflections on Neville Symington's seminal theory of narcissism, interspersed with real-life case studies bring the chapters alive. Such interplay between the detailed clinical material and conceptual formulations to an interdisciplinary dialogue enables a different outlook that will enrich the ongoing professional discourse on these perplexing and illusive psychic phenomena.
The Church: A Guide to the People of God (Christian Essentials)
by Brad EastYou belong to God's family. But do you understand what that means? The Bible tells the story of God and his people. But it is not merely history. It is our story. Abraham is our father. And Israel's freedom from slavery is ours. Brad East traces the story of God's people, from father Abraham to the coming of Christ. He shows how we need the scope of the entire Bible to fully grasp the mystery of the church. The church is not a building but a body. It is not peripheral or optional in the life of faith. Rather, it is the very beating heart of God's story, where our needs and hopes are found.
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.