Religion

A series of Bible study guides following the format and content of the NIV Application Commentaries Series.

This text introduces David Hume's philosophy to a European culture. It presents challenging views about the limited powers of human understanding, the attractions of scepticism, the compatibility of free will and determinism, and weaknesses in the foundations of religion.

Written by a bishop of the Orthodox Church, this is an account of the belief, worship and life of the Orthodox Church. It raises basic issues of theology: God as hidden yet revealed, the problem of evil, the nature of salvation, the meaning of faith, and prayer, death and the afterlife.

Compelled to seek something more than what modern society has to offer, Robert Sibley turned to an ancient setting for help in recovering what has been lost. The Henro Michi is one of the oldest and most famous pilgrimage routes in Japan. It consists of a circuit of eighty-eight temples around the perimeter of Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's four main islands. Every henro, or pilgrim, is said to follow in the footsteps of KA bA Daishi, the ninth-century ascetic who founded the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Over the course of two months, the author walked this 1,400-kilometer route (roughly 870 miles), visiting the sacred sites and performing their prescribed rituals.Although himself a gaijin, or foreigner, Sibley saw no other pilgrim on the trail who was not Japanese. Some of the people he met became not only close companions but also ardent teachers of the language and culture. These fellow pilgrims' own stories add to the author's narrative in unexpected and powerful ways. Sibley's descriptions of the natural surroundings, the customs and etiquette, the temples and guesthouses will inspire any reader who has longed to escape the confines of everyday life and to embrace the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of a pilgrimage.

Building on the powerful story and arguments he shared in Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi and co-author Kevin Harney take viewers deeper into apologetics and evangelism among Muslims with this complete study course. In eight lessons coordinated to be used alongside the Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Video Study, Qureshi and Harney explore Muslim culture, the most common Muslim objections to Christianity, and the core doctrines upon which Islam stands or falls. Compassionate and clear, the Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Study Guide will be a useful training tool for pastors, outreach leaders, and any believers wanting to winsomely engage Muslims in spiritual conversations.The Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Study Guide develops in further detail the objections to Islam and case for Christianity that Qureshi introduced in Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus. When studied with the accompanying Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Video Study, this complete course is perfect for adult classes, small groups, segments in college or seminary courses, and motivated independent learners alike.

Traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu, an older contemporary of Confucius (551 - 479 BC), it is now thought that the work was compiled in about the fourth century BC. An anthology of wise sayings, it offers a model by which the individual can live rather than explaining the human place in the universe. The moral code it encourages is based on modesty and self-restraint, and the rewards reaped for such a life are harmony and flow of life.

'Give me chastity and continence, but not yet'The son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting world-views. The Confessions, written when he was in his forties, recounts how, slowly and painfully, he came to turn away from his youthful ideas and licentious lifestyle to become one of Christianity's most influential thinkers. A remarkably honest spiritual autobiography, the Confessions also addresses fundamental issues of Christian doctrine, and many of the prayers and meditations it includes are still an integral part of the practice of the faith today.Translated with an Introduction by R. S. PINE-COFFIN

The problem of whether we should love ourselves - and if so how - has particular resonance within Christian thought and is an important yet underinvestigated theme in the writings of Soren Kierkegaard. In Works of Love, Kierkegaard argues that the friendships and romantic relationships which we typically treasure most are often merely disguised forms of 'selfish' self-love. Yet in this nuanced and subtle account, John Lippitt shows that Kierkegaard also provides valuable resources for responding to the challenge of how we can love ourselves, as well as others. Lippitt relates what it means to love oneself properly to such topics as love of God and neighbour, friendship, romantic love, self-denial and self-sacrifice, trust, hope and forgiveness. The book engages in detail with Works of Love, related Kierkegaard texts and important recent studies, and also addresses a wealth of wider literature in ethics, moral psychology and philosophy of religion.

"Inspirationer til de 12 hellige nætter før og efter jul" er en invitation til en indre rejse og en fordybelse i julens ånd. I mange år søgte jeg efter måder at fejre julen i det indre, og nære min sjæl og den del af min personlighed, der mærkede, at der var mere i julen end juletræ, julegaver og familiesammenkomster. Et af de redskaber jeg fandt er "De 12 hellige nætter før og efter jul". De 12 hellige nætter er et redskab til at arbejde med den indre jul, og udnytte den særlige energiindstrømning i tiden før og efter jul.

"Runelore" er fortællingen om en personlig vision af runerne som individualiserings-system og måde at begribe verden på. En fortolkning af det man ifølge den nordiske mytologi skal vide for at kunne fungere harmonisk som menneske. Såvel som en indføring i at bruge runerne magisk, til at lave rune-træk for sig selv eller andre.

Hvorfor denne bog? Denne bog er ikke en udtømmende biografi. Tyngden er først og fremmest mine egne, stærke erindringsbilleder af en unik morfar. Bogen beretter om både en visionær forretningsmand, selvstændig som 24-årig, og en nidkær lægprædikant, der stod "for Guds åsyn" (2. Kor. 2:17) med Hans ord. Min morfar var ikke en "kamæleon", der skifter farve "efter som vinder blæser" (Efes.br. 4:14). Han var kontroversiel, men man vidste, hvor man havde ham. Hans svigerfar var "brødkongen" Viggo Schulstad, som gav ham en medgift, der kom forretningseventyret til gode. Morfars målgruppe i missionen var "det for verden ringe og det foragtede, det, der ikke var noget …" (1. Kor. 1:28), dvs. Nørrebros slum. Sådan taler morfar endnu efter hans død (Hebr. 11:4). Derfor denne bog. Jørn Nielsen

Mød dit træ – og kend dig selv lidt bedre.Du kender sikkert det soltegn du hører til, men vidste du, at de keltiske druider udviklede en måneastrologi som var baseret på 13 x 28 dage + en navnløs dag, svarende til kvindens månedlige cyklus.Hvert træ har en træånd siger druiderne. Træets ånd præger det menneske, som fødes i dets periode, og det er beskrivelsen af de 13 træer, og hvad de hver især betyder for dannelsen af din personlighed, du vil møde i denne måne astrologi. Du får indblik i et før kristent samfund, hvor der herskede en dyb omsorg for den jord, vi bebor, hvor mænd og kvinders retsstilling var jævnbyrdig, baseret på gensidig respekt, og musik og historiefortælling var i højsædet.

The Torah is the essence of Jewish tradition; it inspires each successive generation. The current JPS translation, based on classical and modern sources, is acclaimed for its fidelity to the ancient Hebrew.

The 112 Meditations from the Book of Divine Wisdom is a translation of the meditations from the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, a revered 8th century text from the Shaivite Tantric tradition of Kashmir, India. It has been rendered into English with commentary and guided practices by Lee Lyon, a teacher of meditation to more than ten thousand people worldwide, who has studied and taught this text for over forty years.Although written over a thousand years ago, the ideas and practices in this much loved text are timeless in nature, and reflect strikingly modern sensibilities. The meditations are well known for their wholehearted engagement of all aspects of life, even the traditionally 'non-spiritual', including yogic practices, emotions, the delight of the senses, sexuality, natural states of wonder, beauty, bliss and the experience of Oneness.The text, however, is more than just a collection of extraordinary and powerful meditation instructions. It embodies an ecstatic and life affirming world view that evolved into the philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism in the centuries that followed its writing. Rather than conceptualizing spirituality, in these meditations it is approached more like music or art. We can feel the tradition's direct contact with life-intimate, kind, amused, amazed, delighted-always trying to get us to relate to our experience, to life, to actually engage it rather than just observe or be mindful of it.Although traditionally considered a text for advanced meditators, many people with no formal experience in meditation have extraordinary shifts in consciousness using these practices. Even people who think themselves incapable of meditating find themselves easily entering new and altered states.Each original Sanskrit verse has been translated as literally as possible to help convey the actual meditation instruction embedded in the rich, multidimensional original. A short commentary and an example of how each meditation might be practiced, have been added after each verse to help explain the instruction.There are many different types of meditation in the text, recognizing always the incredible richness and uniqueness of our individual consciousness. As the text progresses, contemplative practices are woven in, culminating in some of the world's most sublime meditations on Oneness. By repeatedly encouraging us to see the spontaneous unity behind the surface appearance of life, and to step into our true Self, the text holds its place as one of the crown jewels of human thought.

This classic 1843 tale by Charles Dickens has all your favorite characters in their original telling: Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and the rest. This hard cover edition is a FACSIMILE of "A Christmas Carol" as first published in 1843, which means it includes the original illustrations, in full color, by John Leech. While the cloth cover cannot be reproduced exactly, the cover of this edition is nearly identical in appearance to the original. If you want to read "A Christmas Carol" exactly as it was when it was first written, this edition is for you.Also available in hard cover: 9781936830886And as a soft cover edition: 9781936830916 [These two options have been gently updated layout to conform with modern printing methods, with easier to read text compared to the facsimile and similar very minor adjustments.]Note: THIS EDITION IS A FACSIMILE. That means it is EXACTLY as was originally published. For that reason, it has the magic of the original, but also contains all the blemishes and defects which were common to books printed almost 200 years ago. Reader beware. Further, the original illustrator, John Leech, did not use a computer or graphic editing to create his illustrations. llustrations at the time were created as engravings which had to be colored by hand, or through wood cuts. Readers beware. They were not mofidied or enhanced for this edition. It is a FACSIMILE!

This book is a faith builder. It challenges every believer to walk in supernatural signs and wonders as a natural part of everyday life. ---John ArnottAnyone can walk in the miraculous---even you! If you've ever wanted to live and walk in the supernatural power of God, here's your chance! It is truly possible for human people to walk in the divine, and Christ came to show us the way. It is by rediscovering our true identity in Him that we can begin to move into the promises of God regarding the miraculous.Bill Johnson not only teaches the supernatural, he imparts it by changing the way we think. If you are not walking in the miraculous, you're living far below your birthright! By laying a carefully constructed biblical foundation for walking in the supernatural power of God, When Heaven Invades Earth provides all the equipment you need to experience miracles every day.

How Do You Know When You're Dealing with Demons?Though many of life's problems have natural causes, in the back of our minds there is one question that must be considered: Is it the devil?How do you know if your problem is the result of life choices or a demonic influence?With a ministry spanning several decades, exorcist Bob Larson has brought God's freedom to tens of thousands of demonized people worldwide. Over time, he discovered some of the common traits and key identifying marks of the presence of demons. In Dealing With Demons, Larson shares these insights with you!Learn how to: identify the fingerprints of Satan: recognize common symptoms of the devil's involvement in someone's life. get answers to questions people are afraid to ask: can Christians be demon possessed; can everyday life choices open doors to demons; how do I discern between natural problems and demonic ones? position yourself for freedom: receive strategies to avoid Satan's deadly traps and walk under God's supernatural protection.Learn the secrets to identifying demonic tactics and start cracking Satan's code. You are one step closer to living in victory!

The author challenges the conventional wisdom that light is just another physical entity. He outlines a new role of light in the formation of the three main components of the universe - God, still light; the dual light waves emanated from God and the material world both organic and inorganic which is made of light bent into various spiral forms. Reading this book "is an important step toward understanding both the intellectual and spiritual balances that exist in the universe."

ENTER THE SOUL OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM.The Shaman’s Guide to Power Animals is a cross-cultural journey into the mystical symbolism and stories of almost 200 birds, fish, insects, and mammals drawn from ancient and indigenous cultures worldwide. It is a spiritual tool for understanding omens when an animal crosses your path or appears in a dream, or to apply in situations where you need protection or want to chart a course or locate resources. Incorporating channeled messages from the Power Animals, it explains:What Power Animals are and how to identify yours.Rituals, prayers, and affirmations you can use to ask a Power Animal for its help.Archetypal powers associated with different Power Animals and ways to activate them.How a Power Animal can act as your go-between to the spirit world to communicate with the dead and ancestral spirits or help you to recruit a multidimensional support team.Why you never need feel alone once you know you belong to the kinship of nature.Crystals, colors, and physical energy centers that correspond to each Power Animal.

Ingemann er en af vore fire store, danske salmedigtere. Han var ikke som Kingo, Brorson og Grundtvig teolog, men en digter, der skrev salmer. Salmerne er på én gang båret af den tro, han havde med sig fra en tryg barndom i en præstegård, og af hans urolige hjerte, spændt ud mellem himmellængsel og forundret kærlig sans for det mindste og det største i naturen. Niels Thomsen, tidligere rektor på Præstehøjskolen, viser i sine tolkninger, hvorledes salmerne giver ord til folkelig religiøs kristendom i Danmark.

After his martyrdom at the hands of the Gestapo in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer continued his witness in the hearts of Christians around the world. His Letters and Papers from Prison became a prized testimony to Christian faith and courage, read by thousands. Now in Life Together we have Pastor Bonhoeffer's experience of Christian community. This story of a unique fellowship in an underground seminary during the Nazi years reads like one of Paul's letters. It gives practical advice on how life together in Christ can be sustained in families and groups. The role of personal prayer, worship in common, everyday work, and Christian service is treated in simple, almost biblical, words. Life Together is bread for all who are hungry for the real life of Christian fellowship.

Exposing how "witch" and "slut" are used to police female sexuality, the author rehabilitates these sex positive archetypes.

Encapsulating years of experience integrating critical theological thinking with the preaching task, Claiming Theology in the Pulpit will be a welcomed resource to both preachers and students. Through the use of a theological profile, Burton Cooper and John McClure help preachers become more aware of not only the broad theological traditions of...