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The Culture of Protestantism in Early Modern ScotlandThe Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century brought a radical shift from a profoundly sensual and ceremonial experience of religion to the dominance of the word through Book and sermon. In Scotland, the revolution assumed proportions unequalled by any other national Calvinist Reformation, with...
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Mother of God: A History of the Virgin MaryA sweeping, ambitious study of the Virgin Mary's emergence and role throughout Western history How did the Virgin Mary, about whom very little is said in the Gospels, become one of the most powerful and complex religious figures in the world? To arrive at...
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On the Life of Christ: Chanted Sermons by the Great Sixth Century Poet and Singer St. RomanosRomanos the Melodist established the kontakion or chanted sermon as the poetic voice of the Byzantine Church in the sixth century. These selected kontakia retell and explore the key events in the life of Jesus Christ.Author: Saint Romanos, Ephrem LashPublisher: Yale University PressPublished: 05/25/2010Pages:...
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The Democratization of American ChristianityA provocative reassessment of religion and culture in the early days of the American republic "The so-called Second Great Awakening was the shaping epoch of American Protestantism, and this book is the most important study of it ever published."--James Turner, Journal of Interdisciplinary History...
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Beyond the Monastery Walls: The Ascetic Revolution in Russian Orthodox Thought, 1814-1914During Russia's late imperial period, Orthodox churchmen, professionally trained theologians, and an array of social commentators sought to give meaning to Russian history and its supposed backwardness. Many found that meaning in asceticism. For some, ascetic religiosity prevented Russia from achieving its historical destiny....
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Imaginary Friends: Representing Quakers in American Culture, 1650a 1950When Americans today think of the Religious Society of Friends, better known as Quakers, they may picture the smiling figure on boxes of oatmeal. But since their arrival in the American colonies in the 1650s, Quakers' spiritual values and social habits have set them...
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Russian Religious ThoughtNell Grendon never thought about communing with the dead when she was growing up in Little Wolf, Wisconsin; she was more concerned with slumber parties, boys, and the Lord's Prayer Ring she won (dishonestly) in a Methodist Bible Bee. But when a chance visit...
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Memory Eternal: Tlingit Culture and Russian Orthodox Christianity Through Two CenturiesIn Memory Eternal, Sergei Kan combines anthropology and history, anecdote and theory to portray the encounter between the Tlingit Indians and the Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska in the late 1700s and to analyze the indigenous Orthodoxy that developed over the next 200 years....
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Católicos: Resistance and Affirmation in Chicano Catholic HistoryChicano Catholicism--both as a popular religion and a foundation for community organizing--has, over the past century, inspired Chicano resistance to external forces of oppression and discrimination including from other non-Mexican Catholics and even the institutionalized church. Chicano Catholics have also used their faith to...
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Spck Charity Christmas Cards, Pack of 10, 2 Designs: Festive SceneLooking for a special card to give to your loved ones this Christmas? These cards are crafted with you in mind. Simple, special, personal and plainspoken - with their beautiful designs, these cards do all the talking. In packs of 10, sustainably sourced. Comes...
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The English Reformation: A Very Brief History'Masterly' - Eric Metaxas'Mould-breaking' - John Guy'A little gem of a book' - Suzannah Lipscomb From the Introduction: 'There is no such thing as "the English Reformation". A "Reformation" is a composite event which is only made visible by being framed the right way....
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The Second Intercessions HandbookContaining completely new material, this user-friendly sequel to the bestselling Intercessions Handbook is for individuals and groups involved in the vital task of leading prayers in public worship. Easy to adapt to particular situations and with a wealth of creative suggestions for enlivening the...
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Byzantine Christianity: A Very Brief History'. . . I have sailed the seas and come To the holy city of Byzantium.'W. B. Yeats From the foundation of Constantinople in 330 to its fall in 1453, this brief history explores the key components of Byzantine Christianity, including the development of...
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Some Daily Prayers for Church of England People: The Definitive EditionSome Daily Prayers for Church of England People - the product of decades of parish ministry - hits the spot in many crucial areas. Laid out in a way that makes a daily pattern of prayer possible and sustainable, it has a wealth of...
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Prayers for All OccasionsThis wonderful collection of 140 original prayers - published here for the first time -is suitable for anyone who leads prayers in public, or is looking for a resource to enrich private devotions. Covering a wide variety of subjects, the prayers are grouped under...
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To Be a Pilgrim: A Spiritual NotebookTo be a Pilgrim explores a spirituality open to people of all ages and in every walk of life. It is a collection of the Cardinal's thoughts, in simple and at times vivid language, on the Christian life, the destination of which is eternal...
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Spck Introduction to Karl BarthThis really is a readable, accessible introduction that takes account of some of the most recent Barth scholarship. It is highly recommended for those coming to Barth's work for the first time' Oliver D. Crisp, Reader in Theology, University of Bristol D. Densil Morgan...
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Churchless Faith, A - Faith Journeys beyond the ChurchesThoroughly researched, this ground-breaking and eminently readable book is an account of the lessons learned from groups seeking to work with those who have left evangelical, Pentecostal, and charismatic churches but who are nevertheless pursuing a journey of faith. It outlines some of the...
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Evil and the Justice of GodA fascinating analysis and response to the fundamental questions that face any believer today. Sadly becoming daily more topical, this book explores all aspects of evil - our contemporary and theological understanding, and the ways in which evil presents itself in society today. Fully...
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The Integrity of Pastoral CareThis work presents a study of pastoral care as the central pastoral ministry of the church, relating it to other functions of Christian ministry. The theological importance of pastoral care is explored, and other pastoral activities.Author: David LyallPublisher: SPCK PublishingPublished: 06/22/2001Pages: 208Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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