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[2024]
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"In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history-more than five thousand years of complicated history-all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this...
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[2017]
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Comprehensive coverage of more than 2,300 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada -- from Adventists to Zen Buddhists. Information is presented in two distinct sections, essays and directory listings describing the historical development of religious families and providing factual information about each group within those families. Includes, when available, rubrics for membership figures, educational facilities and periodicals.
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2005.
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The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. The original 2,750 entries have been retained, many heavily updated, and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been added by an international team of scholars and contributors.
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"If you ever struggle with your connection to God (or whether you even feel connected to a faith at all), you're not alone. Especially in our modern world, with its relentless, never-ending news cycle, we can all grapple with such questions. Do we do that alone, with despair and resignation? Or do we make sense of it with God, and with hope? In these uncertain times, could believing in the power of divine love make the most sense? In this collection...
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Now in its third edition, this is the most comprehensive work available on the rich variety of paths available to today's spiritual seekers. More than an academic reference, it explores how religions can collaborate to help the world. Essays exploring the realm of building an interfaith community add to the book's detailed portraits of the major religious traditions. The Sourcebook also contains essays on spiritual practices as diverse as theosophy,...
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• Virginia Theological Seminary-based program
• Inspiring stories of interfaith conversation and partnership around the corner and around the world
• Episcopalians and Muslims telling their stories, so you can tell yours
Based on the strong, on-going work of the Center for Anglican Studies at Virginia Theological Seminary, Faithful Neighbors outlines an introduction to the rationale for interfaith work through both theological and practical...
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The current social and political climate makes it easy to benefit from religious misunderstanding. Political and religious leaders create fear of the religious other in order to drum up support for themselves. But the best way to combat deliberate misrepresentation is to provide accurate, timely information about the three great monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Originally published in 2007, What Do Our Neighbors Believe?...
9) And He Wept
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This world is changing day by day, hour by hour, second by second. Eradication of Christian principles and Christian ethics is exactly what has brought our country to its knees. The response of the Christian calling for a return to morality is nothing more than a scream into the dark. Our great country was founded by the Divine Providence of God. Men and women of faith, fleeing from tyranny, risking it all, were guided here by the hand of our Creator....
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"I surrender all" Three simple words hold a meaning few understand.
This book is a journey into the depths of what "I surrender all" means. I share eleven personal testimonies that demonstrate that no matter what season of life you are in that you are never outside of God's guiding hand.
He will use your greatest triumphs and failures for His glory. Surrender is giving up everything that you are and trusting God God in who He is. Who you...
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The Cross & The Crib.
When Calvary Becomes the Nursery.
A Journey of Discovery with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen!
In this special collection of New York Times best-selling author Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen works, the reader will find some timely reflections on the seven last words our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ spoke from His Cross on Calvary and the seven times recorded in sacred scripture where His Mother spoke.
Valuable insights into...
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"Guardián de la Sanación: Tras los Pasos de Babalú Ayé" es una cautivadora novela que se sumerge en el misterioso mundo de Babalú Ayé, una deidad venerada en la religión yoruba. La historia sigue los pasos de un devoto seguidor en su viaje espiritual y físico para descubrir los secretos ocultos detrás de la figura de Babalú Ayé.En un viaje que abarca desde las vibrantes calles de una ciudad contemporánea hasta los rincones más remotos...
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Have you ever found yourself wondering about the role of Faith in life? Questioned the relevance of Church, religion, or the existence of God, especially when faced with the world's hardships? Or perhaps you're grappling with religious studies homework and seeking some clarity.
This book offers a unique perspective from someone who isn't ordained, doesn't claim to be a theological expert, but is, as the title suggests, just an ordinary bloke. A bloke...
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It is no mere ideal father that is described in The Christian Father, aspiring after unattainable or fanciful saintliness. It is a father such as God intended all fathers to be, such as should and might be found at the head of every Christian family. It is a genuine Christian father faithfully discharging the obligations of his state and sanctifying himself in the ordinary every-day duties of life.
The Christian father will naturally instill...
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This book is a quest to look at the history of mankind to answer questions that humans wondered about for centuries. What does God want from us? Why are there so many religions? Who did the ancients worship if it wasn't God?
This book is a quest through history, religion, and science to answer these questions and more. It will prove beyond any doubt that there is a creator and he's one and the message he's been sending through the times using...
16) La serie del Santo Hacedor: Meditaciones diarias de Cuaresma a partir de las obras de Aan Alfonso
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La llamamos "la serie del hacedor de santos" porque todos los que la han leído han desarrollado un amor y una devoción a Nuestro Señor mayores que antes. La mediación de la mañana debe hacerse en algún momento de la mañana. La de la tarde por la noche y la sección de lectura espiritual a mediodía o cuando sea posible. Cuando se dividen, son muy breves, pero hay que procurar no precipitarse. El volumen de Cuaresma abarca todos los días desde...
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Get the Summary of Richard Elliott Friedman's The Exodus in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Exodus" by Richard Elliott Friedman delves into the historical and religious significance of the Exodus narrative, focusing on Moses' leadership and the Israelites' escape from Egypt. The book examines the tale's impact on faith and the legitimacy of religious beliefs, addressing scholarly skepticism and the debate over...
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En "Vientos de Oya: Entre Tormentas y Renacimientos", la historia se despliega en un fascinante viaje a través de la vida de Oya, la poderosa deidad yoruba asociada con los vientos, tormentas y transformaciones. La trama se desenvuelve en un mundo mágico donde los elementos naturales y lo espiritual convergen, dando forma a la vida de Oya y sus interacciones con los seres humanos.A medida que los vientos de Oya soplan, llevan consigo no solo la...
19) LINE UPON LINE
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My purpose for writing this book is to correct and encourage proper understanding and application of the scriptures rather than traditional stories and beliefs that have misled many for centuries. I believe it has been placed upon my heart to finally write down and share some of the things God has given me over the years, to cause people to really think about where they will spend eternity and with whom.
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Word Up displays the realities in life, depicting the signs of the times through headline events as well as what happens in the home, on the job, or in social gatherings. Life can be a struggle. There are pros and cons in the ways that we deal with what is happening around us and, most importantly, what happens inside of us. Consider the following questions:
Are we appropriately handling the challenges that can adversely impact our lives?
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