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Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes: How Myth and Religion Shape Fantasy Culture
By Douglas E Cowan. 2019
Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes looks at fantasy film, television, and participative culture as evidence of our ongoing need for…
a mythic vision—for stories larger than ourselves into which we write ourselves and through which we can become the heroes of our own story. Why do we tell and retell the same stories over and over when we know they can’t possibly be true? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because pop culture has run out of good ideas. Rather, it is precisely because these stories are so fantastic, some resonating so deeply that we elevate them to the status of religion. Illuminating everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Dungeons and Dragons, and from Drunken Master to Mad Max, Douglas E. Cowan offers a modern manifesto for why and how mythology remains a vital force today.The Wahhabi Code: How the Saudis Spread Extremism Globally
By Terence Ward. 2017
An Eye-Opening, Concise Look at the Source of the Current Wave of Terrorism, How it Spread, and Why the West…
Did Nothing Lifting the mask of international terrorism, Terence Ward reveals a sinister truth. Far from being “the West’s ally in the War on Terror,” Saudi Arabia is in reality the largest exporter of Wahhabism—the severe, ultra-conservative sect of Islam that is both Saudi Arabia’s official religion and the core ideology for international terror groups such as ISIS, al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and Boko Haram. Over decades, the Saudi regime has engaged in a well-crafted mission to fund charities, mosques, and schools that promote their Wahhabi doctrine across the Middle East and beyond. Efforts to expand Saudi influence have now been focused on European cities as well. The front lines of the War of Terror aren’t a world away; they are much closer than we can imagine. Terence Ward, who has spent much of his life in the Middle East, gives his unique insight into the culture of extremism, its rapid expansion, and how it can be stopped.God's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs
By Timothy Keller, Kathy Keller. 2017
From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes a beautifully packaged, yearlong daily devotional based on the…
Book of Proverbs Proverbs is God’s book of wisdom, teaching us the essence and goal of a Christian life. In this 365-day devotional, Timothy Keller offers readers a fresh, inspiring lesson for every day of the year based on different passages within the Book of Proverbs. With his trademark knowledge, Keller unlocks the wisdom within the poetry of Proverbs and guides us toward a new understanding of what it means to live a moral life. God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life is a book that readers will be able to turn to every day, year after year, to cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God. This makes a perfect companion to Keller’s devotional on the Psalms, The Songs of Jesus.The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead
By Stephan A Hoeller. 1982
"Gnosticism like mysticism pursues the inner way; its authority is not external but internal--a living personal experience--but without denying the…
outer world. Under the guise of Basilides, a second-century AD Gnostic sage, Jung wrote in 1916 the Seven Sermons to the Dead after he had received intense psychic experiences..The author [Stephan Hoeller]..has made his own translation of the sermons and sets forth a lengthy explanation and far-ranging commentary on Jung, Gnosticism, and the present condition of the Western individual."---Choice ReviewGod With Us: 365 Devotional from the Gospel of Matthew
By Phil Ware. 2012
Join the author of the Gospel of Matthew in God With Us, a devotional that will immerse you in exploring…
the glories of Immanuel.The Gospel devotionals from Phil Ware are distinctive because each is dedicated exclusively to one of the Gospels over the course of a year, providing 365 days of experiences distinctive to the vision of Jesus provided by one of the four Gospel writers.All the books use one short passage each day and follow the Gospel texts from beginning to end. Each day's passage is followed by a brief Reflection to open up the day's Scripture and a Prayer to show how the verses challenge us to live for Jesus.Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman
By Alice Steinbach. 2002
ParisDear Alice,Each morning I am awakened by the sound of a tinkling bell. A cheerful sound, it reminds me of…
the bells that shopkeepers attach to their doors at Christmastime. In this case, the bell marks the opening of the hotel door. From my room, which is just off the winding staircase, I can hear it clearly. It reminds me of the bell that calls to worship the novice embarking on a new life. In a way I too am a novice, leaving, temporarily, one life for another.Love,AliceIn the tradition of Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gift from the Sea and Frances Mayes's Under the Tuscan Sun, in Without Reservations we take time off with Pulitzer Prize winner Alice Steinbach as she explores the world and rediscovers what it means to be a woman on her own."In many ways, I was an independent woman," writes Alice Steinbach, a single working mother, in this captivating book. "For years I'd made my own choices, paid my own bills, shoveled my own snow, and had relationships that allowed for a lot of freedom on both sides." Slowly, however, she saw that she had become quite dependent in another way: "I had fallen into the habit . . . of defining myself in terms of who I was to other people and what they expected of me." Who am I, she wanted to know, away from the things that define me--my family, children, job, friends? Steinbach searches for the answer to this provocative question in some of the most exciting places in the world: Paris, where she finds a soul mate in a Japanese man; Oxford, where she takes a course on the English village; Milan, where she befriends a young woman about to be married. Beautifully illustrated with postcards Steinbach wrote home to herself to preserve her spontaneous impressions, this revealing and witty book will transport readers instantly into a fascinating inner and outer journey, an unforgettable voyage of discovery.From the Hardcover edition."I AM": Monotheism and the Philosophy of the Bible
By Mark Glouberman. 2019
For whom was the Hebrew Bible written? How much truth does it contain? What, according to the Bible, is the…
place of men and women in the world? What connection is there between the Bible and morality? In "I AM" Mark Glouberman supplies new answers to these old questions. He does this by establishing that the foundational scripture of the West is, first and foremost, a philosophical document, not a theological tract, nor yet the religious history of a nation. The author identifies the Bible’s fundamental principle, the ontological principle of particularity. This principle, he shows, is what makes the Bible the revolutionary text that it is. God’s "I AM WHO I AM" asserts the principle, of which the Bible’s deity is a personified form. God’s self-identification also points to the real, anthropological, meaning of the ism called "monotheism." A portion of Glouberman’s book is devoted to illustrating the Bible’s live relevance in many of the areas where modern philosophers congregate, including moral philosophy, political philosophy, metaphysics, and epistemology. Isn’t it a bit late in the day for the Bible’s meaning to be revealed? Glouberman says that it’s about time.God and sex go together. You can't separate the two, says Rob Bell, because this physical world is intimately linked…
to deeper spiritual realities. And so, in order to make sense of sexuality, at some point you have to talk about God. With beauty and unusual insight, Sex God explores this connection.Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith
By Rob Bell. 2005
Velvet Elvis is the first book from Rob Bell, the New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins. Selected as…
one of 2011’s most influential people by Time Magazine, pastor Bell offers original and refreshingly personal perspectives on what Christianity is truly all about in Velvet Elvis. A vibrant voice for a new generation of Christians—the most recognizable Christian leader among young adults—Rob Bell inspires readers to take a fresh look at traditional questions of faith.¡Qué Bella es la Vida después de la Muerte! Nuevas Aventuras en el Más Allá.
By Richard Martini. 2018
Descripción del Libro: “¡Qué Bella es la Vida después de la Muerte!: Nuevas Aventuras en el Más Allá”, da un…
salto cuántico hacia el más allá, incluye entrevistas con científicos que discuten sobre el origen de la conciencia, comparando experiencias cercanas a la muerte (ECM) con sesiones de entre-vidas (VEV) e incluye entrevistas con personas que afirman estar hablando desde la otra vida. Hay nuevas sesiones de entre-vidas con sorprendentes narraciones de contacto con la otra vida, de experiencias de Dios y de comprensión del viaje de la vida. El Volumen Uno incluye un Prólogo por Charles Grodin, entrevistas con científicos que estudian la conciencia fuera del cerebro; Mario Beauregard, Neurocientífico (“Brain Wars”), el Dr. Bruce Greyson, padre de la investigación de ECM, la investigación de la Dra. Helen Wambach junto con la del Dr. Michael Newton (“Journey of Souls”). Incluye entrevistas con personas que protagonizaron experiencias cercanas a la muerte: David Bennett (“Viaje de Propósito”), Jeremy Kagan, el Dr. Rajiv Parti y Jeffry Martini. El libro entrevista al hipnoterapeuta entrenado en el instituto Newton, Scott De Tamble, compara relatos del Dr. Eben Alexander (“Prueba del Cielo”) y de Colton Burpo (“El Cielo es real”.) El Volumen Dos incluye entrevistas con Gary Schwartz PhD (“Promesa Sagrada”), la Capellana Savarna Wiley, el Presidente del Instituto Newton, Peter Smith, y una cantidad de relatos de personas que han tenido contacto directo con otras personas de la otra vida y que ya no están en el planeta. Además, transcripciones de sesiones de entre-vidas, incluyendo las que examinan previas experiencias cercanas a la muerte. El autor explora su propio viaje no convencional hacia esta investigación, e incluye su propia sesión de entre-vidas en ambos volúmenes. Intercaladas en los libros se hallan transcripciones de sesiones de entre-vidas con algunas personas muy inusuaTake Your Soul to Work: 365 Meditations on Every Day Leadership
By Erica Brown. 2015
Practical inspired and bite-sized wisdom from renowned religious scholar Erica Brown these daily meditations help add greater…
depth and purpose to your leadership Few leaders have a plan when it comes to soul-building at work As a result they often find themselves spiritually or emotionally depleted and they can lose the larger ideals that made them want to lead in the first place Take Your Soul to Work is a daily meditational for business and nonprofit leaders looking for inspiration Each entry focuses on a different quality emotion or aspiration on discipline on compassion on impermanence on callousness on productive narcissism by presenting a relevant quote story or question inspired by the traditions of all faiths as well as artists poets and business thinkers to help leaders reframe rethink and reset Leaders rarely have time to reflect between the meeting calls and emails that eat away at the work day With just one thought per day for the entire year these 365 meditations will anchor ground and enrich corporate titans and nonprofit visionaries Take Your Soul to Work provides spiritual nourishment and encourages leaders to steer their organizations with honesty grace and courage--and experience transcendence in the processA Tremor of Bliss: Sex, Catholicism, and Rock 'n' Roll
By Mark Judge. 2010
Up to the current day, matters of sexual morality—including contraception, abortion, premarital sex, and gay marriage—have polarized the Catholic Church.…
In the wake of the turmoil of the 1960s, when liberal theologians challenged the Church’s traditional views on the subject, a schism has opened. Much of the world, and many Catholics themselves, believe that the views of each camp are clear and well defined. As Mark Judge reveals in this trenchant and illuminating defense of the teachings of his Church, this is far from the case. Without sensationalism, Judge is candid here about his personal journey from the playgrounds of the sexual revolution to his eventual belief in the need to combine sexuality with love and commitment to another person, not as an end in itself but rather as a particularly direct means of opening oneself up to God’s love. He also sees support for the Christian theology on love in a seemingly unlikely place: rock music. He delves into the Church’s teachings on sexual matters, going back to the time of Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint John of the Cross, and Pope John Paul II while also acquainting us with more contemporary voices from within the Church—as well as from the pop charts.From the Trade Paperback edition.The King of Sting (Brave Wilderness)
By Coyote Peterson. 2018
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Wildlife expert Coyote Peterson brings his…
12.5 million YouTube subscribers and legions of kid fans a highly designed, full-color exploration of his "Sting Zone" adventure series, culminating in his thrilling encounter with the "King of Sting"--the Executioner Wasp. Coyote Peterson, YouTube star, animal enthusiast, and creator of the Brave Adventure series, has tracked down some of the world's most painfully stinging insects and chronicled getting stung by each of them on his YouTube channel. Coyote has saved the best--or possibly the worst--for last, and he's finally ready to share his experience with the most painful sting in the world: the Executioner Wasp. Featuring full-color stills from his show, and packed with facts about nature's most misunderstood creatures, King of Sting is a dream book for any kid that loves animals, bugs, outdoor exploration, and danger!Disruptive Power: Catholic Women, Miracles, and Politics in Modern Germany, 1918-1965 (German and European Studies)
By Michael E O Sullivan. 2018
Disruptive Power examines a surprising revival of faith in Catholic miracles in Germany from the 1920s to the 1960s. The…
book follows the dramatic stigmata of Therese Neumann of Konnersreuth and her powerful circle of followers that included theologians, Cardinals, politicians, journalists, monarchists, anti-fascists, and everyday pilgrims. Disruptive Power explores how this and other similar groups negotiated the precariousness of the Weimar Republic, the repression of the Third Reich, and the dynamic early years of the Federal Republic. Analyzing a network of rebellious traditionalists, O’Sullivan illustrates the divisions that characterized the German Catholic minority as they endured the tumultuous era of the world wars. Analyzing material from archives in Germany and the United States, Michael E. O’Sullivan investigates the unsanctioned but very popular visions in several rural towns after World War II, providing micro-histories that illuminate the impact of mystical faith on religiosity, politics, and gender norms.Aquinas and the Market: Toward a Humane Economy
By Mary L Hirschfeld. 2018
Economists investigate the workings of markets and tend to set ethical questions aside. Theologians often dismiss economics, losing insights into…
the influence of market incentives on individual behavior. Mary L. Hirschfeld bridges this gap by showing how a humane economy can lead to the good life as outlined in the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas.Pentecostalism and Politics in Africa (African Histories and Modernities)
By Toyin Falola, Adeshina Afolayan, Olajumoke Yacob. 2018
As the epicenter of Christianity has shifted towards Africa in recent decades Pentecostalism has emerged as a particularly vibrant…
presence on the continent This collection of essays offers a groundbreaking study of the complex links between politics and African Pentecostalism Situated at the intersection between the political the postcolonial and global neoliberal capitalism contributors examine the roots of the Pentecostal movement s extraordinary growth how Pentecostalism intervenes in key social and political issues such as citizenship party politics development challenges and identity and conversely how politics in Africa modulate the Pentecostal movement Pentecostalism and Politics in Africa offers a wide-ranging picture of a central dimension of postcolonial African life opening up new directions for future researchThe Prophets: Who They Were, What They Are
By Norman Podhoretz. 2002
A radical reinterpretation of the biblical prophets by one of America s most provocative critics reveals the eternal beauty of…
their language and the enduring resonance of their message Long before Norman Podhoretz became one of the intellectual leaders of American neoconservatism he was a student of Hebrew literature and a passionate reader of the prophets of the Old Testament Returning to them after fifty years he has produced something remarkable an entirely new perspective on some of the world s best-known works Or rather three new perspectives The first is a fascinating account of the golden age of biblical prophecy from the eighth to the fifth century B C E and its roots in earlier ages of the ancient Israelite saga Thus like large parts of the Bible itself The Prophets is a history of the Near East from the point of view of a single nation covering not only what is known about the prophets themselves -- including Elijah Amos Isaiah Jeremiah and Ezekiel -- but also the stories of King David King Saul and how the ancient Israelites were affected by the great Near Eastern empires that surrounded them Layered into this work of history is a piece of extraordinary literary criticism Podhoretz s very close reading of the verse and imagery used by the biblical prophets restores them to the top reaches of the poetic pantheon for these books contain unequivocally some of the greatest poetry ever written The historical chronicle and the literary criticism will transport readers to a time that is both exotic and familiar and like any fine work of history or literature will evoke a distinct and original world But the third perspective of The Prophets is that of moral philosophy and it serves to bring the prophets message into the twenty-first century For to Norman Podhoretz the real relevance of the prophets today is more than the excitement of their history or the beauty of their poetry it is their message Podhoretz sees in the words of the biblical prophets a war being waged a war against the sin of revering anything made by the hands of man -- in short idolatry In their relentless battle against idolatry Podhoretz finds the prophets most meaningful and enduring message a stern warning against the all-consuming worship of self that is at least as relevant in the twenty-first century as it was three thousand years ago The Prophets will earn the respect of biblical scholars and the fascinated attention of general readers its observations will be equally valued by believers and nonbelievers by anyone with spiritual yearnings Learned provocative and beautifully written The Prophets is a deeply felt deeply satisfying work that is at once history literary criticism and moral philosophy -- a tour de forceXenosophia and Religion. Biographical and Statistical Paths for a Culture of Welcome: Biographical And Statistical Paths For A Culture Of Welcome
By Heinz Streib, Constantin Klein. 2018
This book documents the current polarization in Germany regarding the issue of refugee immigration It presents quantitative estimates for…
both xenophobia and xenophilia in the German population including short-time changes The book suggests a conceptual change of perspectives It focuses not only on the pathogenic model that accounts for outcomes such as xenophobia Islamophobia and other forms of inter-religious prejudice but on a salutogenic model In the book s view the salutogenic model entails xenosophia the wisdom creativity and inspiration that emerges from the encounter with the strange and the strange religion The book addresses individual dispositions which may lead to xenophobia or xenosophia and takes into account predictors such as religiosity religious schemata value preferences tolerance of complexity and violence legitimizing norms of masculinity A selection of case studies present typical biographical trajectories toward xenosophiaThe Story of Myth
By Sarah Iles Johnston. 2018
Sarah Iles Johnston argues that the nature of myths as gripping tales starring vivid characters enabled them to do their…
most important work: sustaining belief in the gods and heroes of Greek religion. She shows how Greek myths—and the stories told by all cultures—affect our shared view of the cosmos and the creatures who inhabit it.La vida descalzo (In Situ: Playas Ser.)
By Alan Pauls. 2006
Alan Pauls entremezcla recuerdos, fotografías y reflexiones para escribir un verdadero manifiesto sobre la playa. Mezcla de autobiografía, ensayo cultural…
y documento imaginario, La vida descalzo es un homenaje al lugar común donde seguimos siendo felices sin miedo. Mar, arena, sol y la euforia de estar legalmente semidesnudos: la playa sigue vendiendo virtudes de paraíso natural, pero esa utopía salvaje es también el objeto eminentemente cultural, preñado de sentidos y valores sociales, que moldean la literatura, el cine y la comunicación de masas. Con un pie en la memoria personal y otro en el análisis cultural, Alan Pauls revisa las caras múltiples de un espacio clave de la vida moderna: la playa como experiencia íntima y como estereotipo, simulacro de vida primitiva y conquista de la civilización, limbo personal y espectáculo multitudinario, teatro de erotismos privados y escenario público hot que carga de intensidad nuestros veranos de todos los años. «No sé por qué, buscando qué mito de origen, va a la montaña la gente que acostumbra ir a la montaña. Sé que los que vamos a la playa -a Villa Gesell como a Cabo Polonio, a Punta del Este como a Mar del Plata, a Florianópolis como a Mar del Sur, a Cozumel como a Goa- vamos siempre más o menos tras lo mismo: las huellas de lo que era el mundo antes de que la mano del hombre decidiera reescribirlo. La playa reúne en su fisonomía de tabula rasa los valores de una era primitiva, previa a la historia, y todos los rasgos de un escenario póstumo, que una catástrofe natural o el zarpazo de una fuerza aniquiladora habrían reducido a lo más elemental: un paisaje de restos y escombros microscópicos. La playa es a la vez lo que estuvo antes y lo que vino después, el principio y el fin, lo todavía intacto y lo ya arrasado, la promesa y la nostalgia.»Alan Pauls