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God van Abraham,Isaak en Jakob
By Gabriel Agbo, josepha van den Brink. 2018
God van Abraham,Isaak en Jakob . Een geweldig boek over Godsverbonds beloften falen niet. Dit boek is geschreven om je…
te helpen bereiken al God's beloftes voor jouw leven. Het is een voorzichtig uitgewerkte studie, met persoonlijke getuigenissen over de mogelijkheid en bereidwilligheid van god om zijn woorden tot stand te brengen voor ons. Hij zegt dat hij elk woord niet ledig terug laat keren. Hier kijken we critisch naar de dynamische en goddelijke belofte; hoe die tot stand kwam, gegroeid en onderhouden en tot vruchtbaarheid kwam. Elke verbonds belofte heeft zijn begin,tijdsbepaling en condities. we moeten dit altijd weten om instaat te zijn om perfect en comfortabel in te toetsen God's wil voorons leven. Inderdaad alle dingen zijn mogelijk met God.Born Bad: Original Sin and the Making of the Western World
By James Boyce. 2015
"Original sin is the Western world's creation story."According to the Christian doctrine of original sin, humans are born inherently bad,…
and only through God's grace can they achieve salvation. In this captivating and controversial book, acclaimed historian James Boyce explores how this centuries-old concept has shaped the Western view of human nature right up to the present. Boyce traces a history of original sin from Adam and Eve, St. Augustine, and Martin Luther to Adam Smith, Sigmund Freud, and Richard Dawkins, and explores how each has contributed to shaping our conception of original sin.Boyce argues that despite the marked decline in church attendance in recent years, religious ideas of morality still very much underpin our modern secular society, regardless of our often being unaware of their origins. If today the specific doctrine has all but disappeared (even from churches), what remains is the distinctive discontent of Western people-the feelings of guilt and inadequacy associated not with doing wrong, but with being wrong. In addition to offering an innovative history of Christianity, Boyce offers new insights in to the creation of the West.Born Bad is the sweeping story of a controversial idea and the remarkable influence it still wields.Poison Blossoms From a Thicket of Thorn: The Great Zen Record Of Zen Master Hakuin
By Norman Waddell, Hakuin Zenji. 2014
Hakuin Enkaku Zenji (1686-1769) was one of the greatest Zen masters to ever live. In additional to being the author…
of the most famous koan ever written, "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" he is credited with reviving the Rinzai sect of Zen in Japan, perhaps the most important and most rigorous branch in the Golden Age of Buddhism. His "Song of Zazen" is chanted in monasteries daily all over the world. Hakuin taught that there are three essentials to Zen practice: Great Faith, Great Doubt, and Great Resolve. Only Dogen comes close to matching the power and breadth of his writing and teaching.Norman Waddell has spent his life reading and commenting on the vast work of Hakuin. He has published several previous selections, all leading to his work on this major, monumental gathering, the Keiso Dokuzui, never before translated in any foreign language. Translating sacred texts requires years of practice and intimate familiarity with the material in its original language, as well as complete mastery of the available commentary. There's no one alive better capable of handling this important and difficult offering.For this collection Hakuin gathered more than 200 individual pieces, consisting of commentaries, memorials, poems, koans, and teisho (lectures). They were offered to the many students living around his temple as well as to the countless lay followers around the country, and Hakuin spent his life offering these teachings together with his own commentary. Result is an organic, growing collection of understanding and advice, certain to engage Zen students as well as religious practitioners in other spiritual disciplines.Zen Baggage: A Pilgrimage to China
By Red Pine. 2010
In the spring of 2006, Bill Porter traveled through the heart of China, from Beijing to Hong Kong, on a…
pilgrimage to sites associated with the first six patriarchs of Zen. Zen Baggage is an account of that journey. He weaves together historical background, interviews with Zen masters, and translations of the earliest known records of Zen, along with personal vignettes. Porter's account captures the transformations taking place at religious centers in China but also the abiding legacy they have somehow managed to preserve. Porter brings wisdom and humor to every situation, whether visiting ancient caves containing the most complete collection of Buddhist texts ever uncovered, enduring a six-hour Buddhist ceremony, searching in vain for the ghost in his room, waking up the monk in charge of martial arts at Shaolin Temple, or meeting the abbess of China's first Zen nunnery. Porter's previously published Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits has become recommended reading at Zen centers and universities throughout America and even in China (in its Chinese translation), and Zen Baggage is sure to follow suit.Life Is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition
By Wendell Berry. 2000
[A] scathing assessment . . . Berry shows that Wilson's much-celebrated, controversial pleas in Consilience to unify all branches of…
knowledge is nothing more than a fatuous subordination of religion, art, and everything else that is good to science . . . Berry is one of the most perceptive critics of American society writing today. The Washington Post€œI am tempted to say he understands [Consilience] better than Wilson himself . . . A new emancipation proclamation in which he speaks again and again about how to defy the tyranny of scientific materialism.The Christian Science MonitorIn Life Is a Miracle, the devotion of science to the quantitative and reductionist world is measured against the mysterious, qualitative suggestions of religion and art. Berry sees life as the collision of these separate forces, but without all three in the mix we are left at sea in the world.Dogen's Genjo Koan: Three Commentaries
By Shunryu Suzuki, Eihei Dogen, Sojun Mel Weitsman, Kazuaki Tanahasi, Shohaku Okamura, Michael Wenger, Uchiyama Kosho, Nishiari Bokusan. 2011
One of the greatest religious practitioners and philosophers of the East, Eihei Dogen Zenji (1200-1253) is today thought of as…
the founder of the Soto school of Zen. A deep thinker and writer, he was deeply involved in monastic methods and in integrating Zen realization into daily life. At times The Shobogenzo was profoundly difficult, and he worked on it over his entire life, revising and expanding, producing a book that is today thought to be one of the highest manifestations of Buddhist thought ever produced. Dogen's Genjo Koan is the first chapter in that book, and for many followers it might be thought to contain the gist of Dogen's work-it is one of the groundwork texts of Zen Buddhism, standing easily alongside The Diamond Sutra, The Heart Sutra, and a small handful of others.Our unique edition of Dogen's Genjo Koan (Actualization of Reality) contains three separate translations and several commentaries by a wide variety of Zen masters. Nishiari Bokusan, Shohaku Okamura, Shunryu Suzuki, Kosho Uchiyama. Sojun Mel Weitsman, Kazuaki Tanahashi, and Dairyu Michael Wenger all have contributed to our presentation of this remarkable work. There can be no doubt that understanding and integrating this text will have a profound effect on anyone's life and practice.The Jewish People and the Holy Land: A Zondervan Digital Short
By Henry H. Halley. 2007
Derived from Halley’s Bible Handbook, a world-renowned, accessible guide to the Bible now in its 25th edition, this digital short…
sketches the history of the Jewish people in the Holy Land from the time of Jesus until the present day. Useful for students of the Bible and church history, The Jewish People and the Holy Land will also fascinate readers wanting to better understand the historic roots of the modern state of Israel.Thanks a Lot Mr Kibblewhite: My Story
By Roger Daltrey. 2018
The frontman of one of the greatest bands of all time tells the story of his rise from nothing to…
rock 'n' roll megastar, and his wild journey as the voice of The Who.“It’s taken me three years to unpack the events of my life, to remember who did what when and why, to separate the myths from the reality, to unravel what really happened at the Holiday Inn on Keith Moon’s 21st birthday,” says Roger Daltrey, the powerhouse vocalist of The Who. The result of this introspection is a remarkable memoir, instantly captivating, funny and frank, chock-full of well-earned wisdom and one-of-a-kind anecdotes from a raucous life that spans a tumultuous time of change in Britain and America. Born during the air bombing of London in 1944, Daltrey fought his way (literally) through school and poverty and began to assemble the band that would become The Who while working at a sheet metal factory in 1961. In Daltrey’s voice, the familiar stories—how they got into smashing up their kit, the infighting, Keith Moon’s antics—take on a new, intimate life. Also here is the creative journey through the unforgettable hits including My Generation, Substitute, Pinball Wizard, and the great albums, Who’s Next, Tommy, and Quadrophenia. Amidst all the music and mayhem, the drugs, the premature deaths, the ruined hotel rooms, Roger is our perfect narrator, remaining sober (relatively) and observant and determined to make The Who bigger and bigger. Not only his personal story, this is the definitive biography of The Who.Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America
By Jesse Jarnow. 2018
The dramatic untold story of the Weavers, the hit-making folk-pop quartet destroyed with the aid of the United States government--and…
who changed the world, anyway Following a series of top-ten hits that became instant American standards, the Weavers dissolved at the height of their fame. Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America details the remarkable rise of Pete Seeger's unlikely band of folk heroes, from basement hootenannies to the top of the charts, and the harassment campaign that brought them down. Exploring how a pop group's harmonies might be heard as a threat worthy of decades of investigation by the FBI, Wasn't That a Time turns the black-and-white 1950s into vivid color, using the Weavers to illuminate a dark and complex period of American history. With origins in the radical folk collective the Almanac Singers and the ambitious People's Songs, the singing activists in the Weavers set out to change the world with songs as their weapons, pioneering the use of music as a transformative political organizing tool. Using previously unseen journals and letters, unreleased recordings, once-secret government documents, and other archival research, Jesse Jarnow uncovers the immense hopes, incredible pressures, and daily struggles of the four distinct and often unharmonious personalities at the heart of the Weavers.In an era defined by a sharp political divide that feels all too familiar, the Weavers became heroes. With a class- and race-conscious global vision that now makes them seem like time travelers from the twenty-first century, the Weavers became a direct influence on a generation of musicians and listeners, teaching the power of eclectic songs and joyous, participatory harmonies.Take Cover: Finding Peace in God's Protection
By Philip De Courcy. 2018
Pastor and former police officer Philip De Courcy calls on Christians to take refuge in God (Psalm 46:1), drawing on…
lessons he learned in law enforcement to affirm that true security is not the absense of danger, but the presence of God. Identifying the major dangers today's Christian faces—including crime, North Korea, Islamic terror, aggressive secularism, and spiritual warfare—De Courcy shows us how we can take cover in God-given promises and protections.The Golden Thread: Experiencing God’s Presence in Every Season of Life
By Joyce Meyer, Darlene Zschech. 2018
“I know your faith will be lifted and increased with this new treasure.”~Chris TomlinDo you feel like you are barely…
holding on?Let the golden thread of God's presence be the calm on the other side of chaos.It could be that He is weaving a brilliant new beginning in the middle of your mess.Join beloved worship leader Darlene Zschech as she traces God’s goodness through her recent transitions—moving to a new city, starting a church. The songwriter of “Shout to The Lord” urges us to maintain joy in the middle of it all.Rather than seeing her many life changes as a zigzag of unrelated events, Darlene and her family have learned to trace God’s goodness through every crisis—even as she faced the battle for her life, cancer.Your heart will be encouraged, and your faith will soar right along with Darlene’s.Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World (Vashti Harrison)
By Vashti Harrison. 2018
From the New York Times bestselling author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow-up,…
a beautifully illustrated collectible detailing the lives of women creators around the world.Featuring the true stories of 40 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates. Readers will meet trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, actor/inventor Hedy Lamar, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, architect Zaha Hadid, filmmaker Maya Deren, and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Some names are known, some are not, but all of the women had a lasting effect on the fields they worked in.The charming, information-filled full-color spreads show the Dreamers as both accessible and aspirational so reader knows they, too, can grow up to do something amazing.Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God. A Broken Mother's Search for Hope.
By Kay Warren, Christopher Yuan, Angela Yuan. 2011
Coming Out, Then Coming Home Christopher Yuan, the son of Chinese immigrants, discovered at an early age that he was…
different. He was attracted to other boys. As he grew into adulthood, his mother, Angela, hoped to control the situation. Instead, she found that her son and her life were spiraling out of control--and her own personal demons were determined to defeat her. Years of heartbreak, confusion, and prayer followed before the Yuans found a place of complete surrender, which is God's desire for all families. Their amazing story, told from the perspectives of both mother and son, offers hope for anyone affected by homosexuality. God calls all who are lost to come home to him. Casting a compelling vision for holy sexuality, Out of a Far Country speaks to prodigals, parents of prodigals, and those wanting to minister to the gay community."But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him." - Luke 15:20 Includes a discussion guide for personal reflection and group use.From the Trade Paperback edition.This seven-week participant’s guide helps readers dig deeper and strengthen their faith as they learn how ideas from the five…
fatal worldviews can infect their faith. Readers will understand more about Secularism, Marxism, Islam, New Spirituality, and Postmodernism, and how their faith can be affected by the ideas these worldviews spread. Designed to be used alongside the book and DVD, this interactive guide gives readers tools to establish a strong, biblical worldview.The Book of Ceremonial Magic
By A E Waite. 2017
Noted occult historian A. E. Waite created this meticulously researched survey in order to unite and interpret the scattered and…
often-inaccessible details of magical traditions. Part I contains essential passages from prominent magical texts dating from the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries; Part II analyzes these texts from a modern perspective. A century after its debut, Waite's work remains among the best sources of information on occult subjects related to the study of the supernatural. Although the author does not condone the practice of black magic, he defends occult practitioners and praises the disciplines of astrology and alchemy. Modern readers will find this book an extraordinarily complete tour of the history of magic, replete with details of casting spells, conjuring spirits, and other occult practices.¿Que hace este botón?: Una autobiografía
By Bruce Dickinson. 2017
La tan esperada biografía en español del multifacético, legendario y vocalista principal de Iron Maiden, una de las bandas de…
rock más exitosas, influyentes y duraderas de todos los tiempos. Pionero de la escena naciente del rock y metal en Gran Bretaña a finales de la década de los 70, Iron Maiden irrumpió y se impuso hasta alcanzar la cumbre, en gran medida gracias a las presentaciones de alto octanaje, su estilo de canto operático, y la presencia en el escenario de su segundo cantante principal, parte de la banda el doble de tiempo, Bruce Dickinson. Como líder de Iron Maiden, primero de 1981 a 1993, y después desde 1999 hasta hoy, Dickinson ha sido, y sigue siendo, un hombre de leyenda. Pero ser líder de OTT es tan solo uno de los muchos títulos que ostenta Bruce. Además de ser uno de los cantantes y compositores más notorios y respetados, es capitán de aerolínea, empresario de aviación, conferencista motivacional, cervecero, novelista, presentador de radio, y guionista de películas. También ha competido como esgrimista a nivel mundial. A menudo acreditado como un genuino polímata, en las propias palabras de Bruce (¡y de su puño y letra en primera instancia!), expone muchas observaciones personales garantizadas para inspirar a las almas curiosas y a los aficionados radicales por igual. Dickinson enciende su creatividad, su pasión y su anárquico humor desenfrenados para revelar unas cuantas experiencias fascinantes de su vida, incluidos sus treinta años con Maiden, su carrera como solista, su infancia en el seno del excéntrico sistema escolar británico, sus primeras bandas, la paternidad y la familia, así como su reciente batalla con el cáncer. Audaz, franca, inteligente y muy divertida, su biografía es una mirada de cerca a la vida, el corazón y la mente de uno de los hombres más singulares e interesantes del mundo; un verdadero icono del rock.The Book of the Law and The Book of Lies
By Aleister Crowley. 2017
This single-volume edition unites two centerpieces of twentieth-century occult thinking by "the wickedest man in the world." Notorious mystic and…
esoterist Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) remains a towering figure among occultists. His long and noteworthy career encompassed countless writings and the creation of his own religion, Thelema, the chief precept of which was "Do what thou wilt." Crowley asserted that the content of The Book of the Law was dictated to him from the spirit world, and the 1909 publication formed the basis for Thelema. The volume's 1912 successor, The Book of Lies, features aphorisms and paradoxes that invoke the symbolism of Freemasonry and other traditions. The Book of the Law and The Book of Lies continue to rank among Crowley's most widely read writings. Both books have exercised a vast influence on popular culture and the practice of magic, offering fascinating glimpses into the author's mystic pursuits.Absolute Power: How the Pope Became the Most Influential Man in the World
By Paul Collins. 2018
The sensational story of the last two centuries of the papacy, its most influential pontiffs, troubling doctrines, and rise in…
global authorityIn 1799, the papacy was at rock bottom: The Papal States had been swept away and Rome seized by the revolutionary French armies. With cardinals scattered across Europe and the next papal election uncertain, even if Catholicism survived, it seemed the papacy was finished.In this gripping narrative of religious and political history, Paul Collins tells the improbable success story of the last 220 years of the papacy, from the unexalted death of Pope Pius VI in 1799 to the celebrity of Pope Francis today. In a strange contradiction, as the papacy has lost its physical power--its armies and states--and remained stubbornly opposed to the currents of social and scientific consensus, it has only increased its influence and political authority in the world.Los hijos de las estrellas
By Jamir Sabbath, ngles Cosmidis. 2017
En este gran libro descubriremos que somos hijos de las estrellas. Hace miles de años atrás nació en Uz un…
varón fiel, un elegido de Dios, un verdadero guerrero del universo que vino a la Tierra. Su nombre era Job. Satanás, con sus fauces viperinas, deseaba inocular la oscuridad en el universo para destruirlo y de paso a Job. En el proceso de la prueba, le ocurrieron varios desastres, como pérdidas materiales y familiares, que le llevarán al límite. Sintió el temblor de su mente. No obstante, Job siguió fielmente adorando a Yahveh, a pesar de que sus seres amados trataran de debilitarlo, dañarlo, destruirlo. Pero Dios mantuvo fuerte a Job, lo sacó de la prueba y lo bendijo. No en balde, él era un profeta, cuyo trono se encontraba erguido desde antes del nacimiento de la Tierra. Los escritores de este libro, Jamir Sabbath y Ángeles Rico, experimentaron grandes pruebas en sus cuerpos para lograr entender el sufrimiento de Dios, pruebas de las que salieron victoriosos, bendecidos, más sabios. Jehová los sacó de la prueba y los bendijo y frente a las pruebas dijeron: «Bendito sea El Nombre de Yahveh Dios. Amen».Bloke’s 100 Top Tips For Surviving Pregnancy
By Jon Smith. 2006
A follow on to the bestselling Bloke's Guide to Pregnancy, this pocket bite size guide book has all the crucial…
advice for expectant blokes and outlines 100 absolute need to know tips for surviving pregnancy. Written in his customary no nonsense, straightforward style – These 100 tips are taken from interviews with 100 blokes who have lived to tell the tale. This is the only guide to be reading for all expectant dads out there.