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Who was Fray ("Friar") Servando Teresa de Mier? What did he do and what did he write? Fray Mier was born in 1763 in Monterrey, Mexico, and died in 1827 as a guest in Mexico's Presidential Palace. He came to be the most popular man in Mexico. Two centuries later, Fray Mier is unknown even in his native Mexico. Why and how did this happen? The life and writings of Fray Mier is a "Mier Paradox" described in Christianity in the Americas Before Columbus:...
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In this commentary on Pope Francis's letter on liturgical formation, Desiderio desideravi, Rita Ferrone takes readers on a journey of discovery to the very heart of the mystery we celebrate in the liturgy. Along the way, it draws attention to particular elements readers might otherwise miss, and illuminates the many rich expressions and affirmations contained within the pope's letter. Questions for reflection and discussion are provided at the end...
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Parishes are the missing middle in studies of American Catholicism. Between individual Catholics and a global institution, the thousands of local parishes are where Catholicism gets remade. American Parishes showcases what social forces shape parishes, what parishes do, how they do it, and what this says about the future of Catholicism in the United States. Expounding an embedded field approach, this book displays the numerous forces currently reshaping...
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This introduction to Old Testament exegesis responds to the directives of the Second Vatican Council that instructs biblical interpreters to investigate the meaning the sacred writers intended to express. Thus it acquaints readers with an introduction to the methods commonly used in biblical scholarship today.
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Acclaimed teaching pastor Daniel Grothe speaks to the sense of loneliness that many feel in today's age of hypermobility and noncommittal wandering, reminding us of the ancient vow of stability and teaching us how we can lead a richer life of friendship, community, and purpose.
Unlike previous generations that had to stay put, many people today have unprecedented access to a lifestyle of mobility. We can explore and bounce from place to place, never...
8086) Deliverance from Darkness: The Essential Guide to Defeating Demonic Strongholds and Oppression
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An esteemed teacher and former pastor, James W. Goll is one of the leading prophetic voices of our time. Now, for the first time, he offers his wisdom and insight in one accessible manual on the challenging topic of deliverance. Among the subjects he covers are: tools and practical help for overcoming the demonic how to handle the raging battle of temptation techniques to keep yourself refreshed during the fight characteristics of demonic entities...
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The Brick Bible series, by master LEGO builder, photographer, and storyteller Brendan Powell Smith, has sparked new interest in this important religious text. His widely popular The Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament brings together the major books of the Old Testament, illustrated entirely in LEGO bricks. Now, for the first time and in a smaller, more portable format, The Brick Bible Presents Brick Genesis puts all the action of the first...
8088) The Story of Ruth
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Although Ruth faced sadness and heartbreak in her life, she trusted God and never gave up! Ruth found strength, love, and happiness by working hard and caring for others. In this wonderful story of perseverance, learn how faith and diligence can lead to a life of happiness.
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How do Orthodox Christians celebrate Pascha (Easter) and Christmas? What is the purpose of the blessing of waters? How does the Orthodox liturgical year compare with Western Christianity? This book explores the meaning of the Orthodox liturgical year by analyzing the rituals, Bible readings, and hymns of the feasts. In addition to the main seasons and feasts-Lent, Holy Week, Pascha, Christmas, and feasts of Mary-the book discusses other feasts particular...
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La déconstruction d'un mythe
Ce livre est le fruit d'un travail d'enquête qui a duré dix-sept ans. Mes recherches m'ont menée bien au-delà — dans le temps et l'espace — de la Judée, théâtre supposé de la « Cène » et autres « hauts faits » attribués à un personnage étrangement absent des registres d'histoire laissés par ses contemporains, des savants de l'époque, entre autres, ou par les troupes d'occupation romaines.
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8091) Reunion: A Novel
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Keira Johnston, a 50-year-old mother of two grown sons, believes she lives a good Christian life without secrets - until she discovers a life-jarring fact her late mother kept hidden all her life. Kiera was born out of wedlock, and the man she had always known as her father had adopted her as an infant.
Meanwhile, Keira's beloved 17-year-old niece, Kirsten, has just discovered an unwanted pregnancy. Her boyfriend, Jose, is bound for college and Kirsten...
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Putting on Christ is a roadmap of our heroic journey to Spiritual Rebirth, also referenced in the holy writ as "the gate" that leads to eternal life. This gate is the First Comforter which is received and initiated through a "baptism of fire" and manifestation of the Lord's Spirit. The Savior said, "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able" (Luke 13:24).
For the true seeker and...
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Christian artists and creative people often feel that they have no place to belong. There is a tension between the church world and the art world. Christ John Otto, founder of Belonging House, shows through his experience how the Holy Communion gives artists a place to belong. The Eucharist is sign, symbol, and participation in the promise of Christianity: that we would sit down and eat at the Father's Table. For artists and creative people, it is...
8094) Satisfied
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Satisfied' is a Christian book about sex and relationships for youth. In an easy-to-read format with illustrations, it's about the choices that followers of Jesus make for their sex lives and explores how to find a life that truly satisfies. The book is also a helpful resource to parents, carers and youth leaders.
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Whether in books or on the big screen, the Chronicles of Narnia reflect the Christian worldview of C. S. Lewis. Every story offers fresh perspective on the kingdom of God and the character of Christ. Narnia is an accessible guide to the Christian symbolism and powerful lessons found in all seven Narnia books. Each of the seven chapters corresponds to one of the books in the series. Narnia helps readers distinguish between what is purely fantastical...
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Découvrez enfin tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur Charlemagne en moins d'une heure!
Tout le monde connaît Charlemagne, cette personnalité marquante du Moyen ge. À la fois grand chef militaire et soldat du christianisme, le roi des Francs s'est constitué en quelques années un très vaste empire européen et a donné l'impulsion d'un renouveau culturel et artistique, plus couramment appelé la renaissance carolingienne.
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This book tells the story of the people's experience in dealing with profound changes in religion during the English Reformation. Continental Protestantism influenced the changing nature of English religion, but Catholicism was still the familiar old religion. Official religious policy swung back and forth between different forms of Protestantism and Catholicism, probably causing some to experience some form of spiritual whiplash. But, most clung...
8098) Christianity in Blue: How the Bible, History, Philosophy, and Theology Shape Progressive Identity
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Today's social and political climate often pits conservative or traditional Christianity against "progressive" Christianity. But what is progressive Christianity? What is a progressive Christian? What is a progressive church? Christianity in Blue answers these questions by drawing from biblical scholarship, Christian history, theology, popular culture, philosophy, and cultural anthropology. Kaden shows how socially liberal values and progressive attitudes...
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Do our images of "one God in three persons" reflect God well?
Throughout history, Christians have pictured the relationships between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through analogies. Such illustrations-some from the West but also from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and other places-come laden with theological ramifications that the church has rejected (heresies) or embraced (doctrines). In Three in One, William David Spencer shares a lifetime of insights...
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Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre Carlomagno, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos usted podrá:
• Analizar los acontecimientos principales que trazan la trayectoria de Carlomagno, así como los elementos que lo conducen al mando de uno de los imperios más vastos de la historia
• Comprender el contexto que rodea la vida del legendario emperador y sus...
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