Queer Ministers' Voices from the Global South
This book brings together the narratives of diverse ministers from the Global South in order to show that queer theologies are impacting in many parts of the world and queer lives are moulding and enriching Christian ministry.
Imagining Telephus
Telephus, son of Heracles and king of Mysia, was a key figure in the Trojan War. Both enemy and ally of the Achaeans, he fought against them, was wounded and then cured by Achilles, and led Agamemnon's army to Troy. This book is the first comprehensive study on his myth. It investigates fragmentary artefacts and texts, offers new readings and interpretations, and frames the evidence in its socio-political, historical, and cultural contexts. What results is a view of an ever-changing myth embedded in diverse cultural milieux, a product and a catalyst of cross-cultural exchanges, and an instrument of soft power. After assessing the sources, this book provides a contextual history of the myth, from the seventh to the first centuries BC, paying particular attention to cultural contacts in the context of migratory movements and consequent hybridisation of different social and cultural systems; repurposing and remodelling of cultural products to follow specific agendas; cultural policy and propaganda enforced through mass media and used as soft power; and more besides. All texts are translated and thus fully accessible to readers interested in myth, migration studies, cross-cultural studies, cultural history, and literary criticism.
Biblica et Philologica
The present volume includes 19 studies on topics related to the tradition and transmission of the biblical text in various periods and geographical areas. The volume is dedicated to Professor Eugen Munteanu, corresponding member of the Romanian Academy, Professor Emeritus of "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi, by colleagues, friends and disciples, on the occasion of his 70th anniversary (2023). Ten of these studies focus on the crystallisation of various traditions of the biblical text and its transmission through translation: the reception of the reviewed biblical text by the Church Fathers; classical language versions and the emergence of the vernacular; the consolidation of national traditions of the biblical text and its various subtypes - Prophetologion, Psalters, Gospel; pre-modern and contemporary translations of the biblical text based on case studies; interferences and parallelisms between national traditions. Three studies focus on the linguistic perspective, analysing various translations of the biblical text and the formation of related terminology. Two studies are dedicated to images accompanying the biblical text (maps and engravings), whereas three other studies point to the advantages and disadvantages of the use of computers in biblical studies and present two examples of electronic resources built for the study of the biblical text and its modes of transmission. All these topics are closely related to Professor Eugen Munteanu織s favourite research areas.
Why The Fall When God Is Leading?
Many people, especially professors of faith, have unanswered questions about life. We might hide the issues in our subconscious, but we never stop struggling with these unresolved contradictions. One such question is: "Why do Christians suffer?" Closely related to this is the question, "Why do the unrighteous prosper?" This book seeks to unravel the mystery behind tribulation and affliction. It will explain what David meant when he wrote the following words: "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand." You will learn from the lives of two "good men," namely Joseph and Jesus, that everything God allows in your life is always for good. "This book is refreshing, east to understand, and balanced."Rev. Kingsley Appiagyei, Trinity Baptist Church, London
Straight Ways and Shining
Join us on this celebrated 1200-year-old pilgrimage across Spain to the relics of St. James, beginning with the 600-mile trek of a young 20th-century Spanish agnostic in search of God and an American chaplain who walks the Camino annually.. Follow the medieval history of pilgrims who flocked from every corner of Europe to the town of Santiago de Compostela, and the evidence for the saint's veneration. Find inspiration in the ancient litany to St. James, still prayed over modern-day pilgrims, and the accounts of healing and forgiveness that fill the narratives of those who made their way to his relics. Discover the early saints of the Iberian Peninsula and the remarkable Spanish pilgrim Egirea, who wrote the first known pilgrimage account of the Holy Land. Finally, explore the many newly-established Orthodox Christian churches in Spain and Portugal, and the communities they minister to.
Echoes of Grace
Echoes of Grace: 52 Words for a Year of Transformation Unlock the timeless wisdom of the New Testament with Echoes of Grace: 52 Words for a Year of Transformation. This unique devotional journey invites readers to explore one carefully chosen Greek word each week, unveiling the profound meaning and spiritual insights woven into the original language of scripture. Each word-ranging from "Agape" (unconditional love) to "Doxa" (glory)-is rooted in the foundational teachings of the New Testament and reveals fresh perspectives on faith, healing, wisdom, and hope. Every entry includes: A Selected Greek Word - Deepen your understanding of each word's original meaning, pronunciation, and context. Scriptural Reflections and Exegesis - Explore the rich layers of each word with an insightful passage from scripture, followed by a brief study of its meaning and relevance. Daily Encouragement - Reflect on short, practical applications designed to help you embody the word's message in your everyday life. Ideal for personal study, small groups, or weekly Bible devotionals, Echoes of Grace brings the New Testament to life in a way that's both accessible and spiritually enriching. Whether you're new to biblical study or seeking a deeper, more nuanced understanding of scripture, this book will be a source of inspiration, growth, and encouragement for a year and beyond. Journey through these 52 weeks and discover how a word a week can transform your perspective, strengthen your faith, and illuminate the grace of God in your life.
Breaking Barriers
Have you ever wondered how you can unleash the power of the spirit realm in all that concerns you and see God's power conquer devils, break curses, and turn your life around? Have you been going through several challenges and demonic oppressions, but the enemy seems to always be above you? It is time to understand the system God has made available for your victory, no matter what you are going through. I am talking about the power of altars.In the pages of this book, I will take you on a journey of discovery, unearthing the great spiritual truths about altars hidden in plain sight throughout the scriptures. The revelation of altars is not new; it is as old as man's relationship with God. From Adam and Eve through the patriarchs and prophets and into the New Testament era, altars have played a crucial role in man's interaction with the spirit realms. Nevertheless, what exactly is an altar? In its simplest form, an altar is a place of exchange between the natural and the supernatural realms. It is a point of contact where heaven touches Earth and the seen and unseen converge.The Bible contains numerous accounts of altars serving as focal points for divine encounters, miraculous interventions, and spiritual breakthroughs. Understanding the power of altars is crucial for every believer who desires to walk in victory and fulfill their God-given destiny. It is more significant than erecting physical structures; it is about creating spiritual landing pads through which God's presence and power can manifest in our daily lives. Imagine countering every enemy attack with the power of a well-maintained altar. Imagine breaking free from generational curses, overcoming stubborn habits, and entering in a new level of authority and anointing. That potential lies within the proper understanding and application of the power of altars.Are you ready to discover the power of altars? Are you prepared to step into a new dimension of spiritual authority as an individual and in your family? Then, let us embark on this life-changing journey together.
To the Chief Musician on Neginoth Upon Sheminith a Psalm of David Research
Neginoth Meaning https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=erOBVjkVi1s How to Pronounce Neginoth https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOLri7tl1JY How to say "neginoth"! (High Quality Voices) https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGKIBQcbgE Sheminith https: //www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/sheminith/ The exact meaning of this word is not known, but it may refer to a type of instrument, a special way of tuning an instrument, or one of the groups that played harps in the Temple orchestra. [A Literal Translation of the Psalms. (Longmans, 1846; 2 vols.) ] points out that the signification of "hidden things," or "mysteries," is inapplicable to its appearance in Ps.Ixviii.25.
Mysticism By Default
Mysticism By Default explores the profound intersection of scientific naturalism and mystical philosophy. Author W. J. Whitman makes a compelling case that the core insights of mysticism-such as the unity of being, the oneness of consciousness, and the transcendent nature of reality-are not only compatible with science but seem to arise naturally from its principles. Drawing on diverse traditions like Sufism, Hesychasm, and Buddhism, alongside modern scientific methodology and theories of consciousness such as Integrated Information Theory and General Resonance Theory, this book presents a groundbreaking perspective. Whitman invites readers to see mysticism not as a rejection of reason but as a natural extension of it, offering a rational framework for exploring humanity's most profound questions. Engaging, insightful, and deeply thought-provoking, Mysticism By Default is a must-read for seekers, skeptics, and anyone interested in bridging the worlds of science and spirituality.
Wonders are wonderful
"WONDERS ARE WONDERFUL" tells of "unbelievable" experiences with Jesus, of angels, of the forces of nature and of our human struggle with our logic and what the Word of God has to say about it. Miracles are not logical and yet they happen through the power of God, HIS word and our faith in Jesus and HIS power. And how often do we limit ourselves and our faith because we cannot see and allow the possibility of miracles. The Bible is full from front to back with reports of miracles, which we need today more than ever. This book should help you to jump over the boundary wall of logic more often in order to land in the "WONDERFUL WORLD" of God and faith.
I Want My Church Back
This "timeless" book was written thereby to resuscitate what people have called an outdated, slumping movement and renew its purpose for existence. That purpose is to be a vehicle for healing and deliverance in a broken society. Yet, what happens if the church is broken? How does it participate in the healing of the world? The desired result is to produce a purpose-driven, loving, need-fulfilling, life-changing "model church", that honors God in word and deed.
True Word, Faith for LIFE!
True Word Faith for LIFE! with Dr. Shawn is going to bless your life in more ways than you can imagine, there are parts of this book that might rattle you. You need to know upfront that I talk about the real stuff authentically throughout this book. If you are a politically correct, easily triggered, safe-space person, this is likely not the book you hoped for, but it just might be the book you NEED!
God and Happiness
This Element explores the connection between God and happiness, with happiness understood as a life of well-being or flourishing that goes well for the one living it. It provides a historical and contemporary survey of philosophical questions, theories, and debates about happiness, and it asks how they should be answered and evaluated from a theistic perspective. The central topics it covers are the nature of happiness (what is it?), the content of happiness (what are the constituents of a happy life?), the structure of happiness (is there a hierarchy of goods?), and the possibility of happiness (can we be happy?). It argues that God's existence has significant, positive, and desirable implications for human happiness.
Jewish Concepts of Divine Oneness
This book offers a selective, typological overview of Jewish perspectives on the belief in God's oneness. To achieve this, the author divides the history of Judaism into four phases - biblical, rabbinic, medieval, and modern - and presents diverse models for understanding the reality of divine oneness within each phase. These models not only offers insight into different perspectives on the topic but also illuminate diverse layers of polemical discourse in the Jewish tradition, whether internal or in dialogue with other religions and worldviews. In addition, the author invites readers to consider how to think about the plurality of the perspectives at hand, and if and how such meta-reflection can enrich the lives of contemporary readers, Jewish and non-Jewish alike. No prior knowledge of Judaism is necessary.
The Politics of Monotheism
Monotheism, the belief in the One True God, seems to have an ambiguous role in political life: On the one hand, monotheism may foster the inclusion of everybody, regardless of identity or background. On the other, monotheistic religions demand submission to a singular revealed truth, distinguish between faithful and the heretics, and thus seemingly promote an antagonistic and tribalistic politics. What, then, are the political implications of the monotheistic belief in absolute truth? This Element traces the Enlightenment origins of our contemporary debates about monotheism and argues that these debates reflect a deeper Western ambivalence towards religion. It does so while discussing both secular and Christian critics of the politics of monotheism. The Element contends that there is no singular politics of monotheism, and that we can only approach monotheism's political significance if we take seriously the various ways in which truth is represented in political life in monotheistic traditions.
The Problem of God in Jewish Thought
The Hebrew Bible contains two quite different divine personae. One is quick to anger and to exact punishment while the other is a compassionate God slow to anger and quick to forgive. One God distant, the other close by. This severe contrast posed a theological challenge for Jewish thought for the ages. This Element follows selected views in rabbinic literature, medieval Jewish philosophy, Jewish mystical thought, the Hasidic movement, modern Jewish theology, response to the Holocaust, and Jewish feminist theology. In the history of Jewish thought there was often a tendency to identify closely with the God of compassion.
Exactly the Same Coin
One man's life, through his own eyes, from his death bed. Evaluating his choices through life is a painful exercise; seeing the outcome now with the benefit of hindsight is a heartbreaking experience. Can anyone or anything be salvaged from the wreckage of the family he was responsible for creating? Christie Bature Ogbeifun has been in full time ministry since 1989, and is the president of Sine Qua Non Ministries, Port Harcourt. Christie has a background of Electrical/ Electronics Engineering, but opted for ministry as she found more fulfillment there. The ministry reaches out in many ways, among which are: Campus Outreach, Couples Outreach, T.V. ministry, Christie Bature Concerts, and PACT Network (a ministry to the addicted) She has ministered the gospel in quite a few places, within and outside of Nigeria. Her T.V. programme "Everyday People" is a simple down to earth approach for walking through life with just a little more faith today than yesterday. It mainly addresses family, and sexual addiction and recovery. It has been running for eleven years and is currently airing in fifty three nations. Christie is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a certified Life Coach. She has written seven books and also has six albums. Married to Greg Ogbeifun, they make their home in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and have seven children.
Music and Monotheism
What connects the phenomenon of music as an art with the belief in one indivisible God? What has music, a non-linguistic medium, to say about the personal, loving, communicative God of Scripture and the Prophets, or the omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, transcendent God of the Philosophers and can it bring these 'concepts of God' together? To answer these questions, this book takes divine Creation as its starting point, that the God of monotheism must be the Creator of all that is. It thus argues that anything which instantiates and facilitates communication within the created realm has been enabled to do so by a God who communicates with His Creation, and who wishes that His Creation be communicative. Indeed, it will argue that the communication allowed by music, and aesthetic experience in general, is the very raison d'礙tre of Abrahamic monotheism and might thus allow an opportunity for dialogue between monotheistic faiths.
God and the Problem of Epistemic Defeaters
Any modern, moderately intellectually mature (MMIM) believer in God faces a variety of epistemic defeaters of their belief in God. Epistemic defeaters challenge the rationality of a belief. After explaining the notion of a defeater and discussing various ways and targets of defeat, this Element categorizes the many defeaters of belief in God into four classes: rebutting, undercutting, base defeaters, and competence defeaters. Then, several general defeaters of theistic belief are examined in some detail: the superfluity argument, the problem of unpossessed evidence, various forms of debunking arguments, and a cumulative case competence defeater. The typical MMIM believer, it is argued, has resources to resist these defeaters, although the cumulative case competence defeater has some force. The strength of its force depends on the strength of grounds for theistic belief and of various defeaters and deflectors for the competence defeater. No easy general defeater of theistic belief is found.
The Politics of Monotheism
Monotheism, the belief in the One True God, seems to have an ambiguous role in political life: On the one hand, monotheism may foster the inclusion of everybody, regardless of identity or background. On the other, monotheistic religions demand submission to a singular revealed truth, distinguish between faithful and the heretics, and thus seemingly promote an antagonistic and tribalistic politics. What, then, are the political implications of the monotheistic belief in absolute truth? This Element traces the Enlightenment origins of our contemporary debates about monotheism and argues that these debates reflect a deeper Western ambivalence towards religion. It does so while discussing both secular and Christian critics of the politics of monotheism. The Element contends that there is no singular politics of monotheism, and that we can only approach monotheism's political significance if we take seriously the various ways in which truth is represented in political life in monotheistic traditions.
God and Happiness
This Element explores the connection between God and happiness, with happiness understood as a life of well-being or flourishing that goes well for the one living it. It provides a historical and contemporary survey of philosophical questions, theories, and debates about happiness, and it asks how they should be answered and evaluated from a theistic perspective. The central topics it covers are the nature of happiness (what is it?), the content of happiness (what are the constituents of a happy life?), the structure of happiness (is there a hierarchy of goods?), and the possibility of happiness (can we be happy?). It argues that God's existence has significant, positive, and desirable implications for human happiness.
Music and Monotheism
What connects the phenomenon of music as an art with the belief in one indivisible God? What has music, a non-linguistic medium, to say about the personal, loving, communicative God of Scripture and the Prophets, or the omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, transcendent God of the Philosophers and can it bring these 'concepts of God' together? To answer these questions, this book takes divine Creation as its starting point, that the God of monotheism must be the Creator of all that is. It thus argues that anything which instantiates and facilitates communication within the created realm has been enabled to do so by a God who communicates with His Creation, and who wishes that His Creation be communicative. Indeed, it will argue that the communication allowed by music, and aesthetic experience in general, is the very raison d'礙tre of Abrahamic monotheism and might thus allow an opportunity for dialogue between monotheistic faiths.
Staging Witchcraft Before the Law
While the judicial machinery of early modern witch-hunting could work with terrifying swiftness, skepticism and evidentiary barriers often made conviction difficult. Seeking proof strong enough to overcome skepticism, judges and accusers turned to performance, staging 'acts of Sorcery and Witch-craft manifest to sense.' Looking at an array of demonological treatises, pamphlets, documents, and images, this Element shows that such staging answered to specific doctrines of proof: catching the criminal 'in the acte'; establishing 'notoriety of the fact'; producing 'violent presumptions' of guilt. But performance sometimes overflowed the demands of doctrine, behaving in unpredictable ways. A detailed examination of two cases - the 1591 case of the French witch-demoniac Fran癟oise Fontaine and the 1593 case of John Samuel of Warboys -suggests the manifold, multilayered ways that evidentiary staging could signify - as it can still in that conjuring practice we call law. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
God and the Problem of Epistemic Defeaters
Any modern, moderately intellectually mature (MMIM) believer in God faces a variety of epistemic defeaters of their belief in God. Epistemic defeaters challenge the rationality of a belief. After explaining the notion of a defeater and discussing various ways and targets of defeat, this Element categorizes the many defeaters of belief in God into four classes: rebutting, undercutting, base defeaters, and competence defeaters. Then, several general defeaters of theistic belief are examined in some detail: the superfluity argument, the problem of unpossessed evidence, various forms of debunking arguments, and a cumulative case competence defeater. The typical MMIM believer, it is argued, has resources to resist these defeaters, although the cumulative case competence defeater has some force. The strength of its force depends on the strength of grounds for theistic belief and of various defeaters and deflectors for the competence defeater. No easy general defeater of theistic belief is found.
The Problem of God in Jewish Thought
The Hebrew Bible contains two quite different divine personae. One is quick to anger and to exact punishment while the other is a compassionate God slow to anger and quick to forgive. One God distant, the other close by. This severe contrast posed a theological challenge for Jewish thought for the ages. This Element follows selected views in rabbinic literature, medieval Jewish philosophy, Jewish mystical thought, the Hasidic movement, modern Jewish theology, response to the Holocaust, and Jewish feminist theology. In the history of Jewish thought there was often a tendency to identify closely with the God of compassion.
Reviving Intellectual Intuition in Metaphysics
Calling for a revival of intellectual intuition in metaphysics long after its banning by Kant, Kenneth Rose overcomes the forgetfulness of being through contemplative ontology. Rose argues for the reinstatement of intellectual intuition in metaphysics long after its banning by Kant. His claim is not merely the conclusion of a thought-experiment or of an exercise in conceptual analysis. It is the result of the contemplative recognition of being with a meditatively concentrated intellect: nous in Greek and buddhi in Sanskrit. Recognizing intellectual intuition as a long-neglected faculty of philosophical insight, Rose shows how it can result in an immediate, intuitive discerning of being. He discusses how being parcels itself out into the intellectual forms providing the underlying nonphysical arrangement of the physical and mental worlds. By reviving the use of intellectual intuition in metaphysics, Rose draws upon historical sources across multiple Asian and Anglo-European philosophical schools. This is a work of contemplative constructive philosophy that breaks down divisions between science, philosophy, and religion and between diverse cultures and divergent worldviews.
Collective Intentionality and the Study of Religion
In this open access book, Andrea Rota makes the case for philosophical, theoretical, and empirical approaches to the study of religion, drawing on ongoing debates and challenging individualist perspectives. Rota begins with a survey of the work of Michael Bratman, John Searle, Raimo Tuomela, and Margaret Gilbert exploring the relevance of their insights for the study of religion. He sets out a theoretical framework to operationalize their philosophical ideas in an empirical research setting. Applying this framework in Part Two, Rota analyses the collective agency of Jehovah's Witnesses, focusing on the roles that print and electronic media play in structuring communicative processes that conduce to collective intentions and commitments. He presents extensive fieldwork carried out in Switzerland and Germany, examining both qualitative and quantitative data. By demonstrating the fruitfulness of philosophical perspectives on collective intentionality and social ontology, Rota's study makes a timely contribution to our understanding of the beliefs, emotions, and aesthetic experiences of religious groups. The eBook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
An Apostate Church
God has been pleased to communicate His truth to the world by human agencies, and He Himself, by His Holy Spirit, qualified men and enabled them to do this work. He guided the mind in the selection of what to speak as well as what to write. These treasures were entrusted to earthen vessels, yet it is, nonetheless, from God. The testimony is conveyed through the imperfect expression of human language, yet it is the testimony of God; and the obedient, believing child of God beholds in it the glory of a divine power, full of grace and truth.In His word, God has committed to men the knowledge necessary for salvation. The Holy Scriptures are to be accepted as an authoritative, infallible revelation of His will. They are the standard of character, the reveler of doctrines, and the test of experience. However the Church as we know it has forgotten these truths and fallen into a state of apostasy, this book takes a look at it and how it effects us.
Life Purpose
David's passion is to help people connect with their life calling, identify the seasons of life they are in, and help them fulfill the assignments God has for them, becoming a partner with God in making history. He confidently conveys that the will of God is knowable and doable, that God is no respecter of persons, and that all of us have a race that is completable.
The Culmination of Man
Father Luca Ferretti's shocking suicide within the sacred walls of his church leaves behind a haunting mystery and a manuscript that defies imagination. When archbishop Matteo Giordano takes up the quest for answers, he discovers an extraordinary tale of Luca's surreal journey through time. After a strange insect sting, Luca is catapulted into the future, each leap propelling him further into a world unrecognizable and more distant than the last. As millennia pass in the blink of an eye, Luca grapples with questions of faith, reality, and what it means to witness the end of history itself. Will Luca find salvation in his journey-or will the weight of eternity drag him into damnation? Perfect for fans of thought-provoking fiction and deeply layered storytelling, The Culmination of Man is a gripping tale of sacrifice, resilience, and the human spirit's relentless pursuit of meaning.
Reading as If for Life
Creaking open the pages of a heavy hardback, or bending the spine of a poetry book over your knee on the train; squinting over curled-up pages by the light of a candle, or scribbling notes in the margins in the corner of a sprawling library. There are many who read as if for life; many for whom, as David Dickinson explores, reading does not just feed the mind but also the soul. Reading as if for Life takes us beyond the spirituality of sacred texts, and into the spiritual possibilities of 'secular' literature: the opportunity to find or empty oneself, the chance to engage in silent conversation with an absent other, the appreciation of beauty and art, the possibility of enlightenment. From Augustine of Hippo to Thomas Hardy, Iris Murdoch, the poetry of R.S. Thomas, Duffy and Donne, and many other literary works, David Dickinson explores how writers throughout the centuries have understood and experienced their own spirituality of reading. For Dickinson, these myriad journeys all bring us closer to an encounter with God, dreaming ourselves into a world beyond. This book invites its readers to see reading as a valuable spiritual exercise.
The Gospel and Cultural Applicability
Just as the four brave young men in the book of Daniel, today as believers we can stand in the midst of culture mix-up and represent Christ. The young men defied the gargantuan King Nebuchadnezzar, and we're thrown into a fiery furnace, Daniel was thrown into a put of lions, but their faith never wavered neither did they shame God. For centuries, their heroic stand has captured the hearts of both the young and the old. Their refusal to obey the King's behest, three charges were laid against them, they paid no heed for the king and his commands, and they did not serve the king's God's and refused to worship the golden statue the king had set. From the king's advisors, the penalty for their action was death. Their response against their charges to the king was profound, Daniel 3:15, "...Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us out of thine hand, O King. But if not, be it known unto thee, that we will not serve thy God's nor worship the golden image which though hast set up."
Some Things Considered
In Some Things Considered, Bryan Ball offers his readers a unique selection of distinctive essays on topics of theological and historical significance. Designed as stand-alone essays, across the volume Ball nevertheless explores the core beliefs fundamental to Christianity and key principles of biblical interpretation, allowing readers to come to his later chapters with a thorough grounding in biblical theology and interpretation. Ball then explores a variety of topics, from the geological and geophysical evidence of the Genesis Flood to the seventeenth century controversy about the Sabbath day. Honing in on oft-misunderstood verses such as Daniel 8:14 and Genesis 1:16, he offers nuanced interpretations. He culminates the collection with a discussion of the biblical context surrounding the 'The Decline of the West'.
God Enlarged My Blessing
The High Calling of God. Joel fell over 30 feet from a tree, with an active chainsaw in hand, injuring himself with the fall, but untouched by the active chainsaw. He was born with a multitude of physical and development issues. Spinal Stenosis, the narrowing of the spinal canal, kept him in constant pain, along with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, which frustrated him with reading and writing. But God! Gods, healing and divine work began after Joel's accident. Miracles began unfolding in the wake of a dramatic rescue, which left medical specialists, family, friends, and church members in disbelief. And there came two angels to meet Joel; just as they met Lot, stating "Faith got you where you are today and your faith will make you a millionaire". "The name Joel is Hebrew for "distress/pain"; his mother stated." Joel was labelled with "sorrow" at birth. As Jabez, Joel was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Joel, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Joel called on the God of Israel
Wave of Show
This book, Wave of Show, reveals the plan and the future of how the spirit of death will accomplish his routine be before his final destruction. The central theme of this book is the Third World War and the return of Christ, including Armageddon. The book projects and reveals how the angel of death soon will be in charge of sabotaging mankind's life. The waves of war, earthquakes, tsunami, and political conflict have started already. It is spreading little by little in front of our own eyes. The book contains predictions that have been revealed to the author, and now to you, about what is about to happen. The wave of currents always starts small, but then rises to a huge wave, until causing a big, final explosion. The end of time is closer than ever, and the Third World War is right before your doorstep. What will be future of humankind?The problem of the world is not social or material, but spiritual. Prophet Odule Bitol has written this book for everyone who has been frustrated and searching for the right answer about the end of time for the world. Odule Bitol links the waves of war, earthquake, tsunami, and political conflict to the imminent start of the Third World War and the triumphant return of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Beyond Beliefs
Beyond Beliefs: The Philosophy of AgnosticismBeyond Beliefs: The Philosophy of Agnosticism is a bold invitation to explore the limits of human knowledge and the essence of doubt. In this profound philosophical journey, Logan Gray unveils the historical, epistemological, and cultural roots of agnosticism-a stance that challenges both religious dogmatism and absolute skepticism.Through a rich and provocative analysis, the author guides readers through questions that transcend the everyday: What does it mean not to know? How does humanity grapple with the unknowable? With a critical yet respectful approach, the book delves into topics ranging from cosmological arguments and the impact of evolution to the intricate relationships between science, spirituality, and society.More than just a philosophy, Beyond Beliefs is a way of thinking-a manifesto for intellectual humility in a world overflowing with illusory certainties. This is an essential book for curious minds seeking to understand themselves and the universe, not as a set of definitive answers but as a journey toward the unknown.
A Kingdom Valley
A Kingdom Valley In the Valley of Religion, where souls meet bodies. And where the true king waved good and bad with indoctrinated vows. Then the crescent twisted and the cross outstretched pens were broken. There is also the secret of creation and the prophets with the legacies of their ancestors. There is a biography of the Prophet Mohamed and stories of the owners of the grooves. Here is the true king, always confused with the ideas of continuing to build dams. And here, in the Valley of the sovereignty where there are pastures, where wheat grown and harvested in the fields, and what is in it.
Memoir of a Modern Mystic
Athena is a modern mystic and pioneer for advanced consciousness on the planet. She is a unique expression of Source and as a Melchizedek coded to correct and rebuild distortions in individual, collective and planetary consciousness and restore the Divine Feminine Principle. She is a mentor and facilitator for Visionary Leaders specialising in multidimensional shadow work. Her balanced embodiment of the feminine and masculine energy and consciousness principles underpins all her work and her own extraordinary transformational journey is the key to the successful outcomes enjoyed by her clients who are empowered to discover and transmute the root fractals of all unconscious behavioral patterns and archetypes that limit the life experience, creative possibilities and hinder experience of Self Realisation and experience of the I AM. Her work has taken her to 42 countries and 5 continents. Contact points: She holds Degrees in Advanced Psycho-Energetics, Energy Healing Science, and Remote Energy Transmission from BBSH, plus an MSc in Psychosocial and Integrative Health Science But owns the mirror of her life experience has been by far her greatest teacher. Her activities as a Mentor and Transformation Guide are enhanced by her devotion to yogic science, gardening and travelling.
My Journey in Grace
This book delves into trusting God while faithfully adhering to His Word. At times, it may appear that God is calling us to embrace the impossible, especially when we confront life's myriad challenges. Yet, amidst these trials, there lies a divine process of deliverance orchestrated by God, where He nurtures and fortifies our faith. As we navigate this journey, we are invited to learn and grow, often stretching beyond the boundaries of our previous beliefs, emerging more assertive and more persistent in our spiritual conviction.
Discovering The Winner Within
Discovering the Winner Within is a Character Training devotional manual, on how to live life by Kingdom principles. This book will assist you on your journey toward fulfilling your God ordained Destiny; "for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young" (Proverbs 1:2-4)
Aegyptic Dance
There has been a decided lack of scholarship relating to dance and its role in the ancient Egyptian religion. In those distant times dance held a place of much greater importance than it does today. Dancers and singers were even considered to be members of the clergy and many High Priestesses were temple dancers or singers. While there has been some effort to study the ancient forms of dance, there has been a paucity of attention made to linking dance to other archaeological discoveries. One of the major resources has been Lexanova's - written in 1937. It is hoped that Aegyptic Dance will suggest sufficient sources to enable further, deeper research into the subject.Aegyptic Dance tries to bring disparate sources of dance history and sociology into one place to ease availability for the student of dance. In ancient times dance held higher social and religious status than at present and dancers were considered members of the clergy of the major Kemetic sects. Many High Priestesses, especially of Hathor, were temple dancers, and dance was an important part of religious and secular celebrations and devotions as well as funeral interment rites..
Herman Bavinck: Centenary Essays
Commemorating the hundredth anniversary of his death, these seven essays explore the legacy of the Dutch Reformed theologian Herman Bavinck (1854-1921). Presenting a snapshot of the state of play in Bavinck Studies, this volume pays tribute to a remarkable figure whose intellectual horizon extended far past the church and academy. Covering Bavinck's contribution to theology, ethics, philology, psychology and pedagogy, this volume presents a portrait of a thinker who continues to inspire a vision of a theology that is at once orthodox and modern.
The Formation of Eastern Comparative Religion Studies
It is essential to acknowledge that Abu Rayhan Beruni, one of the greatest encyclopedic scholars of Transoxiana, made significant contributions not only in various fields but also in religious studies. His ability to study religious issues objectively, employing all methodologies of religious studies, while maintaining his personal religious views without letting them influence his scientific activities, is commendable.Beruni demonstrated that studying all religions in which people believe does not harm the Islamic faith or the beliefs of Muslims. On the contrary, he showed that it enhances the superiority of Islam, even in the challenging circumstances of his time.In this book, we can see how the scholar addresses the history of religions and some problematic situations in religious matters, presenting them in a religious-scientific manner, prioritizing the subject over personal perspectives.
Fall Hard, Bounce Back Stronger
Have you ever wished you could rewrite the chapters of your life? While no one can change the past, you can make decisions today that shape a brighter future. Bounce Back Stronger: A Story of Hardship, Despair, and Fight Back is the guide you need to turn setbacks into stepping stones and crises into triumphs.In this heartfelt and empowering book, Marner Housen draws from years of experience working with people who've faced life's toughest challenges. Whether you've been handed a bad set of cards or made choices you wish you could undo, this book shows you how to play your hand and still win. Through relatable stories and powerful lessons, you'll discover: How to find strength in unexpected places, like Allison, who found refuge in a cave and unexpected help from a tiny spider.The secret to letting go of pain and allowing a higher, invisible force to guide you toward joy, love, and peace.Tools to rise stronger after every fall and bounce back from life's toughest moments.How ancient wisdom and treasures can equip you to fight back and reclaim victory.If life has tested your soul, Bounce Back Stronger offers the encouragement and tools to fight back-with faith, courage, and resilience. Learn how to embrace the Divine force that wants to ease your pain and unlock a life filled with fulfillment and hope.Whether you've stumbled on your journey or feel like giving up, this book will inspire you to rise, take courage, and live victoriously.Read Bounce Back Stronger: A Story of Hardship, Despair, and Fight Back and discover how you can turn every adversity into your greatest comeback story.
Drink from the River of Delight
What is Keeping You From Delight?Feeling empty? Need to reconnect with your sense of vitality and purpose? Believing in Jesus can change your day-to-day life into the extraordinary, significant, and glorious adventure you desire.Find the resources you need right now in God and His Word. Freedom and healing begin today.Drink from the River of Delight shows your biblical concepts that will transform your faith from dreary and lackluster to vibrant, passionate, and empowered. The Bible is God's word, and has the power you have been searching for to change your life. In Drink from the River of Delight, Dr. Abadir uses the Bible like a surgeon's knife to expose and heal the deepest places of your heart. Your life will be transformed as you see the beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and hear the voice of God speaking into your situation, bringing healing, joy, and delight. You will also see how safe you are in God. You are welcomed and wanted in God's safe, healing space, which you will find in His word. Inside, you will find the way to a life of delight and freedom in God: -Dr. Abadir's inspiring story of God's transforming power in her life-Bible passages that will speak to the deepest longings of your heart-Tools to fight perfectionism, and foundational principles for understanding the Bible-Essential concepts you need to thrive in your church-Worship prompts, ideas for prayer and journaling.
God's Restoration Shop
Do you feel broken beyond repair?Are you lost in a dark pit of depression or a bland, bewildering wasteland?Does it seem like your life has been sucked dry, leaving a hollow, worthless shell behind?Have circumstances or mistakes detoured you so far off course you wonder if you can find your way back?Do you resonate with words like dead-end, insignificant, dirty, empty, or broken?You are not alone.Countless numbers of people across the globe - even strong, wise, or deeply spiritual people - are currently beaten down, navigating a bitter season, or feel hopelessly broken.Author Keith McEntire experienced a prolonged, despairing season that left him feeling so worthless, useless, and broken he wished his pulse would stop. He wondered if he could ever be put back together and picked back up.Over time he experienced something that changed everything. An unexpected quest revealed that multitudes from ancient history to modern times have discovered this same secret: GOD is a Master Restorer! He specializes in finding the broken and, with gentle compassion and brilliant skill, puts them back together and lifts them up again. Keith is one among untold thousands who have encountered The GOD of Restoration. Convinced that GOD's heart beats vibrantly for every individual at their lowest, (and those needing some extra hope and encouragement), Keith writes with the hope they will find themselves in GOD's Restoration Shop.What God does here is nothing short of miraculous, meticulous, and transformative. There's no such thing as too far gone for the GOD who loves working with broken things! He's been known to say, "I'm going to put breath into YOU and make you live - AGAIN!" At God's Restoration Shop there's always a good story, but even better, the depressed find hope, the damaged find dignity, the insignificant find purpose, the dirty find grace, the doubting find faith, and the empty find life. Broken lives who encounter the Restorer are some of the greatest influences on a broken world!Yes, at GOD's Restoration Shop, Broken Pieces are still Becoming Masterpieces! Keith McEntire encountered Jesus the life-changing Savior in 1990, married Melissa in 2001, and pastored from 1998-2009. He enjoys anything with wheels, repurposing scrap wood, discovering the planet, being called dad (among other things!) by Ben and Rachel, and pursuing his call to speak and write. Book him to speak or learn more at www.keithmc.org
