Paviland Cave
I run my hand over these pages, not for the last time but to remind myself, although, of little consequence, my input may be of no relevance to anybody but God. So have I written this for myself or for our humanity? I do not know, but I must care.For when the dust settles, no matter who set the tempest. We will all be account able for what we have done or been involved in while we live, and in the case of our forebearers while they lived also. which already broadens our scope.Which might seem cumbersome, except to remember the real reality, we can all remember yesterday almost minute by minute. Then history as it was supposed to have affected us all, but often by our plan only having left its own wake to be realized.In many cases being a good backdrop if we can balance it with what tomorrow brings in any way shape or form. But under intention, which is a driven form of force beyond normal human understanding.But it is a good indicator of our uniqueness compared to all other lifeforms in their creature species groups. From whom I was able and draw a straight line through our differences apparently. My assertion being they could not or did not, but we did religiously aspire, which when leveled meant we sought God.Meaning by the result we sought a route, a meaning, even a cause to our exis tence. Not to cover why we were here, but what for; by bringing God into the picture. Although a sorry story to follow by the nature of our blundering over the past 60,000 years of our real existence. Whereby era by era all we seemed to do was to improve on how we could kill each other. Not perhaps a solid foundation on which to build a cultural philosophy.But in having no instruction book to follow we at least survived, so much so from about four or five thousand years ago. We cut the shackles of pure instinct owed to all other creature species, we drew our own line in the sand reading Gods and religion or religions and God.Although classic realizations need these last few pages set in my order of chaos, to bring some form of unity to this wonderful species we are. Proved always by how when we get knocked down; the best of us in us all. Dust down and carry on until we get knocked down again. But always to get up.In this brief, I will set our counterbalance point to start from 1945. My birth year, plus the end year of our planet's most dreadful World War. But in a better hope, the year our United Nations was inaugurated.
The Tao of Intimacy
A groundbreaking exploration of love through the lens of ancient Taoist wisdom.In a literary landscape saturated with relationship advice, The Tao of Intimacy: Harmonising Love And Energy stands apart-a thoughtful, philosophically rich meditation on the true nature of human connection. This elegant essay offers readers not quick fixes, but lasting wisdom, drawing from the profound insights of Taoism to illuminate the energetic undercurrents that shape our most intimate bonds.For centuries, Taoist masters understood what modern psychology is only beginning to articulate: that we are energetic beings, and the quality of our relationships reflects the quality of energy we bring to them. This book makes that ancient knowledge accessible and applicable, guiding readers through concepts that feel simultaneously timeless and urgently contemporary.The essay explores how the dance of yin and yang energies plays out in our partnerships, how the principle of wu wei can transform our approach to conflict and communication, and how the cultivation of internal harmony creates the foundation for external connection. It challenges readers to view their relationships not as problems to be solved but as mirrors reflecting their inner state-inviting growth, healing, and transformation at the deepest level.Written with clarity, depth, and genuine insight, The Tao of Intimacy will appeal to thoughtful readers seeking substance over platitudes, wisdom over techniques. It belongs on the shelves of anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality and daily life, the practical applications of Eastern philosophy, or simply a more profound understanding of love's true nature.For bookstores, libraries, and readers who value depth-this is the relationship book that transcends the genre.
Mitzvah
On Yom Kippur, from an early age Alain Elkann gathers in the temple of Rue de la Victoire in Paris in the company of his father and fasts for a whole day. And it is in Paris that he still returns today when he wants to feel at home, when he feels the need to "be only the son of his father and his mother". But what does it mean to him to be Jewish today? Is coexistence and sincere dialogue with other religions possible? What is the future of Israel? Through Mitzvah, Elkann meditates on his relationship with Judaism and how it is essential to keep the family together thanks to the common thread of memory and the celebration of holidays.
Enhancing Faith Proclamation in Nigeria
Proclaiming the gospel is the central feature of Christian mission, thus making communication a critical challenge as missionaries attempt to share the message by learning language and culture. However, very few consider the influence of identity on communication.In this interdisciplinary work, Dr. Benjamin Isola Akano engages with Michael Hecht's communication theory of identity, which argues that it is a multi-layered phenomenon with interlocking and shifting frames that leads to an identity gap between the speaker and audience. Therefore, the employment of Hecht's theory aids in gospel proclamation for people's holistic transformation into those with a kingdom identity. Practical and contextual, Dr. Akano provides a historical overview of missional practice in Nigeria, analyzes missiological concepts of faith proclamation as a communicative experience, and applies Hecht's theory to three selected indigenous missions to accurately convey the current state of missional faith proclamation in Nigeria. He argues that the establishment of identity, language and cultural learning, and contextual biblical translation are all necessary elements for successful intercultural proclamation. Written in accessible language, this book provides missionaries, pastors, and theologians with a framework for powerful and transformative communication practices.
New philosemitism paradigm
The relationship between Jews and non-Jews is one of humankind's most complex encounters and oldest conflicts. Andr矇 E. Mozes builds his ground-breaking concept, the New Philosemitism Paradigm, for solving - or at least easing - this conflict, and does this with visionary creativity, historical and scholarly thoroughness and engineering precision. Frequently also with quite a bit of wit, refreshing for such a somber subject. The New Philosemitism Paradigm declares that, while dignified Holocaust remembrance and uncompromising vigilance in front of Antisemitism - and other forms of racism - remain imperative, we need more searching, publicizing and fostering all past and present good co-existence too; interest in each other, co-operation, mutual inspiration and friendship between Gentiles and Jews, of material and spiritual nature. This balanced approach, Mozes suggests, will improve the life of Jews and non-Jews alike, both together and each side separately; and make Holocaust remembrance and education against Antisemitism more effective, easier to teach and to learn. This book is about the better periods of co-existence (not ignoring the horrifying chapter of the Shoah, but presenting also heroic life-savings - more than we are usually aware of); about the Jews themselves, and life with them as seen in classical literature. Finally, it offers a colourful bouquet of varied contemporary pieces: a dozen of Mozes' own writings, and others written for this volume by invited renowned writers, scholars and independent thinkers of all walks of life.
Paviland Cave
I run my hand over these pages, not for the last time but to remind myself, although, of little consequence, my input may be of no relevance to anybody but God. So have I written this for myself or for our humanity? I do not know, but I must care. For when the dust settles, no matter who set the tempest. We will all be account able for what we have done or been involved in while we live, and in the case of our forebearers while they lived also. which already broadens our scope. Which might seem cumbersome, except to remember the real reality, we can all remember yesterday almost minute by minute. Then history as it was supposed to have affected us all, but often by our plan only having left its own wake to be realized. In many cases being a good backdrop if we can balance it with what tomorrow brings in any way shape or form. But under intention, which is a driven form of force beyond normal human understanding. But it is a good indicator of our uniqueness compared to all other lifeforms in their creature species groups. From whom I was able and draw a straight line through our differences apparently. My assertion being they could not or did not, but we did religiously aspire, which when leveled meant we sought God. Meaning by the result we sought a route, a meaning, even a cause to our exis tence. Not to cover why we were here, but what for; by bringing God into the picture. Although a sorry story to follow by the nature of our blundering over the past 60,000 years of our real existence. Whereby era by era all we seemed to do was to improve on how we could kill each other. Not perhaps a solid foundation on which to build a cultural philosophy. But in having no instruction book to follow we at least survived, so much so from about four or five thousand years ago. We cut the shackles of pure instinct owed to all other creature species, we drew our own line in the sand reading Gods and religion or religions and God. Although classic realizations need these last few pages set in my order of chaos, to bring some form of unity to this wonderful species we are. Proved always by how when we get knocked down; the best of us in us all. Dust down and carry on until we get knocked down again. But always to get up. In this brief, I will set our counterbalance point to start from 1945. My birth year, plus the end year of our planet's most dreadful World War. But in a better hope, the year our United Nations was inaugurated.
Perform a Hindu Wedding in English
The book is for couples, families, and officiants who want a meaningful, inviting, easy-to-understand wedding ceremony. It offers a graceful and authentic Hindu wedding ceremony, with rituals and sacred mantras presented entirely in English.This comprehensive guide includes: Step-by-step traditional Hindu wedding ritualsAuthentic sacred mantras in contemporary EnglishInclusive and flexible format to accommodate intercultural and interfaith weddingsClear instructions and practical guidance for officiants, including materials needed and legal considerationsGuidance on seating and ceremony planning.
Srimad Bhagavad Gita
The Shrimad Bhagvad Gita is a timeless spiritual dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Presented within the Mahabharata by Maharishi Vedvyas, it offers eternal guidance on duty, devotion, selfless action, and inner wisdom across its eighteen chapters.This special chanting edition presents the original Sanskrit shlokas in clear Devanagari script, carefully arranged for smooth and confident recitation.Created exclusively for pure chanting, this book includes: - Bold Sanskrit shlokas- No meanings or commentary- Traditional Indian art illustrations- Clean, easy-to-read layoutIdeal for daily sadhana, group recitation, and spiritual gatherings, this edition preserves the sacred rhythm and purity of the original verses - making them accessible to all seekers.
We Believe
This book is meant to provide a sympathetic and critical mutual conversation between Muslims and Christians concerning their deepest and most formative beliefs and doctrines. Written from a Christian perspective, this comparative theological exercise will put Christian doctrines in a dialogue with Muslim ones. What makes this comparative conversation meaningful and significant is that basically all core Christian beliefs from revelation to God, to creation and humanity, to Jesus and S/spirit, to salvation (submission), to community, and to the "end" have a clearly defined corresponding Muslim formulation. Even when at times quite radically different, each of these two sister faiths' "theologies" has a common basis in the Jewish Torah and (to a lesser extent) in the Christian New Testament.
A Sunday Afternoon Conversation... About Life, Death, and Eternal Tomorrows
We are all born innocent without a preconceived awareness of the world around us. All at once, our brains become bombarded by sensory overload which must be sorted out over time. Life becomes complex and confusing for those willing to dispense with conventional teachings and probe deeper into the questions of..."Why are we here?" and "What is the purpose of our abbreviated stay on Earth?" My journey of exploration has led me to understand that there are three paths to unravelling the mystery of life, death, and what lies beyond eternity's gate...meditation, channeling, and hypnosis performed by one accomplished in past life and life-between-lives regression. Providence encouraged me to take the hypnosis route and two sessions, as reproduced verbatim in the book, opened my eyes to a greater reality of understanding.
Decoding SharabhaThe Fifth Avatar of The Lord Shiva
Decoding Sharabha - The fifth Avatar of Shiva is a deep, structured exploration of Sharabha Bhagwan as the principle of regulation, restraint, and higher consciousness. Moving beyond mythological retellings, the book presents Sharabha Bhagwan as a living Tantric intelligence that stabilizes excessive fire-psychological, emotional, and energetic-especially relevant in the turbulence of Kali Yuga. Through disciplined narrative, mantra-viddhi, prāyaścitta, yantra science, and ethical lineage boundaries, the book guides the reader from understanding to readiness. It is neither a quick manual nor a devotional text, but a calibrated journey meant for sincere seekers who value safety, clarity, and responsibility in spiritual practice.
Sri Sri Bipodtarini Puja
Sri Sri Bipodtarini Puja is a sacred devotional guide dedicated to Maa Bipodtarini, the compassionate Mother who removes dangers, sorrows, and obstacles from the lives of her devotees.Worshipped with deep faith across Bengal and other regions, Maa Bipodtarini is revered as the protector during times of crisis and uncertainty. This book has been carefully compiled to help devotees perform the puja and vrata with clarity, devotion, and confidence.The contents are presented in English font, making it easy to read and chant for devotees who are familiar with Bengali and Sanskrit traditions but prefer Roman script.This book includes: Introduction to Maa Bipodtarini and the significance of the pujaComplete Puja Vidhi explained step by stepRequired puja materials listSacred mantras for invocation and worshipSri Sri Bipodtarini PanchaliArati and Kshama PrarthanaAfter Puja rituals and Visarjan guidelinesWhether observed as a family tradition or performed individually, this book serves as a humble companion for sincere worship and spiritual connection.
The Last Days of Jerusalem
Smoke rises over ancient Jerusalem, its golden stones scorched by the relentless advance of Roman legions-a city trembling on the edge of annihilation, yet pulsing with the stubborn hope of its people. Out of these last, desperate days emerges a tapestry of faith under persecution, where ordinary lives are caught in the sweep of history and the shadows of betrayal and courage stretch long across the streets. Set amid the chaos of the Roman siege, this historical fiction novel plunges readers into the heart of first-century Judaea, where destinies are forged in the crucible of war and belief. Drawing deeply from Josephus's historical context and the rich texture of biblical era narrative, the story brings to life the daily struggles, passions, and convictions of those who witnessed the fall of a civilisation. The ancient Jerusalem setting is rendered with precision and empathy, inviting history enthusiasts and adult historical readers alike to experience the sights, sounds, and moral dilemmas of a world on the brink. The novel's exploration of Jewish history themes resonates powerfully today, illuminating timeless questions of identity, resilience, and the cost of spiritual fidelity. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this work has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a mere reprint, it stands as a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering both literary and historical significance to classic-collection buyers and curious newcomers. Its return allows a new audience to engage with ancient history literature that shaped the understanding of a pivotal moment in Western civilisation. For those drawn to Christian classics literature or seeking a vivid journey through the drama and devastation of the past, this novel offers a rare and unforgettable immersion into a world both distant and hauntingly familiar.
Pilgrim of the Self
You can listen to sacred music on your commute, follow teachers online, and still feel oddly absent from your own life. This book is for those who sense a deeper call beneath the noise and want a grounded, humane path of modern spirituality rather than another performance of being "spiritual". Guided by sufi wisdom and contemporary psychology and spirituality, it maps the inner journey as an inner pilgrimage through awakening, doubt, ego and surrender, and integration. Instead of chasing peak experiences, it helps you recognise how restlessness, conflict, and confusion can become part of a self discovery journey. With stories, reflections, and gentle practices, you will learn to bring mindfulness and presence into work, relationships, and solitude, and to treat your own heart with more honesty and respect. This is a spiritual awakening guide for readers who want to honour both soul and responsibility. It shows how integrating spiritual insights can reshape ordinary habits, how healing through surrender softens old patterns, and how the modern seeker can walk with courage without pretending to be perfect. If you are looking for a modern seeker book that speaks plainly, respects your intelligence, and invites you to live what you believe, this book will be a steady companion on the way.
Anatomy of a Witches Coven
This book is for coven leaders and serious practitioners who know that the real Work begins after the candles are doused and put away.Because a coven doesn't just perform ritual. It generates a living field-through rituals, projection, erotic current, conflict, power, and (sometimes) genuine contact with the numinous. That field can initiate. It can also destabilise the group if the vessel is weak, the agreements are unclear, or authority turns into theatre.Anatomy of a Witches' Coven reframes coven life as "vessel physics"-predictable pressures that appear when people gather in circle around secrecy, intimacy, hierarchy, and the Mystery. Blending lived coven experience with Jungian psychology and alchemical mapping, Tim Ozpagan Hartridge offers language for what's happening-and practical tools for what to do next.Inside you'll find: -The Six Transformations of mature coven work.-A Rosarium-based map of ten stages of coven change.-Agreements, diagnostics, and action steps that turn insight into repair and shared responsibility.Author Bio: Tim Ozpagan Hartridge is a modern Witch, ritualist and writer based in Sydney, Australia. Active since his early teens, he has spent over five decades in coven-based Witchcraft and Western esoteric traditions. He founded WitchesWorkshop in 1999, created Nuit's Veil, a teaching Coven, and the NOX: Night Soul Journey tradition, and hosts Other Conversations podcast.www.witchesworkshop.com
British Millennials in Global Mission
Based on research into British Millennials' involvement in international Christian missions, this book asks why - given the trends in faith in the UK - are some still choosing to become missionaries? in British Millennials in Global Mission, Alison Allen explores how Millennial missionaries merge aspects of the evangelical Christian metanarrative with what they find in the wider British cultural discourse, discussing also their understanding and practice of "mission" and the extent to which these differ from previous generations. Harnessing the tension between these differing narratives, Millennial missionaries combine the Millennial interest in the concept of authenticity with self-exploration which aims at discovering and becoming who God made them to be, rather than who they feel they should be. This book outlines the characteristics often attributed to the Millennial generation and discusses how accurate these appear to be, and considers what we can learn from studying generations in this way.
The Believers' Compendium
The Believers' Compendium is a bold and comprehensive guide for Christians seeking clarity, depth, and conviction in their faith. Spanning doctrine, character, spiritual discipline, warfare, prophecy, and eternal hope, this book brings timeless biblical truths into sharp, practical focus.Rooted firmly in Scripture and illuminated with theological insight, it equips believers to understand what they believe, why they believe it, and how to live it out in a confused and conflicting world. Whether you are laying your foundation as a new believer or strengthening your walk as a mature Christian, this compendium serves as both a spiritual manual and a lifelong reference.This is not just a book to read-it is a guide to live by, a call to maturity, and an invitation to grow deeper in Christ, stand firm in truth, and walk boldly in eternal purpose.
Form As History
Form as History: When History No Longer Requires Us offers a concise and penetrating critique of contemporary historical thought. It argues that while modern scholarship has made Muslim life increasingly legible as a site of ethics, resistance, and normativity, this achievement can obscure a more unsettling condition: that history itself has learned to proceed without requiring meaning, address, or human obligation.A rigorous and unsettling meditation on what it means to live in a world where history continues to function, but no longer feels compelled to answer to human life.The book turns on a central tension. On one side stands the European figure of the Muselmann, drawn from Holocaust testimony, who reveals history's capacity to continue efficiently while no longer demanding anything from the humans it governs. This is not loss, but abandonment. On the other side stands the Muslim, rendered in modern discourse as a knowable and agentive subject of history. The book shows how an emphasis on this agency can function as a displacement, allowing the radical danger exposed by the Muselmann-history's indifference to human address-to be misread as a cultural or religious condition.What becomes of history when it no longer requires struggle, meaning, or even us, yet continues efficiently all the same?Refusing nostalgia and moralizing alike, the book examines how forms of life, particularly within Muslim legal and commercial traditions, have sustained obligation and necessity even after political centrality receded. Its aim is diagnostic rather than prescriptive: to make visible the quiet threshold where life is managed rather than addressed, and to clarify how historical necessity depends not on power or visibility, but on the survival of forms that still compel the world to answer.
Wiccan Roots
Now available again in an updated edition, this book reveals a picture of the revival of witchcraft in wartime England.It tells the story of how retired civil servant, Gerald Gardner, became involved in the worlds of naturism and folklore, leading him to the discovery of a strange theatre run by an esoteric magical society on the fringes of the New Forest.Here he became friends with a group of individuals who, one night in 1939, initiated him into what he gradually realised was a coven of witches.The personalities of 'Dafo', his initiator, and 'Old Dorothy', in whose house the witches performed their rituals, are among those brought to life, and photographs appear for the first time.New light is shed on the momentous ritual the witches carried out in 1940 when invasion threatened, including the probable identity of those who gave their lives in the cause.Few who are interested in witchcraft and paganism will fail to be fascinated by the carefully researched revelations of this important book.
Lord, Hear My Cry
This book offers a reflection based on the traditional seven penitential psalms (Pss 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143), which have been designated as such and prayed with during Lent since the seventh century. The author uses his own translation when needed for a verse or two from the original Hebrew as a foundation to offer a spiritual meditation/reflection based on life, prayer, and scripture. These core seven penitential psalms are complemented with other psalms used during Lent in the lectionary and work in conversation with one another.The first three penitential psalms make references to the body's bones as the visceral center of the psalmist's lament. These "bone psalms" reveal a gut level reaction that serves as the entry point into a Lenten reflection or pilgrimage. These seven psalms highlight the fact that something in the past has gone very wrong for the individual or the collective group. Audiences today will notice how true that reality is for the world or for their own personal history; the fact that something went astray and somehow life has a way of catching up to the unreflective sojourner. The first step into wholeness, however, is discovered in the recognition to offer a prayer of healing. The psalmist makes this discovery, "Heal me, Lord, for my bones are shuddering" (Ps 6:3). This book will begin and end with a focus on "healing" as the essential prayer for Lent."Spiritual growth is hard and humble work, and what Fr. Victor Cancino offers us here is the warm hand of a guide willing to share his own journey. In Lord, Hear My Cry, we are invited into relationship with the wisdom of the Psalms and the hard-won insights of a spiritual master willing to let us into his struggles. Bridging the smallness of his mother's whispers with the transcendence of divine love, Cancino teaches us to see God in all things, especially in vulnerability."--Cecilia Gonz獺lez-Andrieu, PhD, professor of theology and human rights, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California"Father Victor's reflections mirror God's kind spirit attempting to break through the pain of everyday life, especially in our Native communities."--Ryan W. Booth/keahu (Upper Skagit Tribe)Victor M. Cancino, SJ, lives on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana and is the pastor of St. Ignatius Mission. He received his licentiate in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.+
Sepher Yetzirah - The Book of Formation - By William Wynn Westcott
Faithful reissue of the Kabbalistic classic "Sepher Yetzirah" by the famous occultist William Wynn Westcott from 1893. This edition includes: The 32 Paths of Wisdom, The 50 Gates of Understanding, and the original illustrations by Westcott himself.Sepher Yetzirah, The Book of Formation - A Classic of OccultismThe Sepher Yetzirah, Book of Formation or Creation, is one of the oldest and most enigmatic texts of Jewish Kabbalah, considered by many to be the cornerstone of occultism and magic. Traditionally attributed to the patriarch Abraham, this text offers a profound reflection on the creation of the universe through divine language, using the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet and the 10 sephirot or principles of existence.The Sepher Yetzirah by William Wynn WestcottWilliam Wynn Westcott's version of the "Sepher Yetzirah" is especially important because it was one of the first English translations offered with a detailed commentary from an esoteric perspective, providing a vision from the realm of occultism, outside of more traditional Judaism.Westcott's translations of the Sepher Yetzirah are of fundamental interest to occultists and those interested in esoteric and magical Kabbalah. Additionally, this edition includes the texts "The 50 Gates of Understanding," "The 32 Paths of Wisdom," the "Supplement to Chapters IV and V," notes, comments, as well as Westcott's illustrations.One of the Most Important Kabbalah Books - The Book of CreationAccording to historians, the origin of the Sepher Yetzirah is unknown, and its origins are so ancient that they have been lost to antiquity. It is believed to have been created from both the written and oral traditions (Mishnah), leading to the conclusion that the existing ancient versions were compiled around the year 200 CE.The Sepher Yetzirah in EnglishWestcott's work is crucial because it opened the doors of the "Sepher Yetzirah" to a broader audience outside the traditional Jewish sphere, offering an essential guide for those seeking to understand reality, that is: the relationship between the microcosm of the human being and the macrocosm of the universe. Westcott's edition provides a fascinating approach for those interested in esoteric and less religious and closed spiritual pursuits, allowing the complex Kabbalistic concepts to be understood and applied in more mystical and spiritual contexts.The "Sepher Yetzirah" is a fundamental text for those interested in Kabbalah and occultism because it offers an explanation of the divine creative process that reveals the mystical structure of the universe. Through the combination of letters and numbers, this book becomes a key that unlocks the mysteries of creation, time, and space, providing a foundation for deep meditation and spiritual pursuit.Westcott's edition stands out for its clarity and its ability to connect traditional Kabbalistic teachings with the esoteric currents of his time, allowing the "Sepher Yetzirah" to remain a relevant and fascinating text for students of Kabbalah, occultism, and mysticism to this day.The Sepher Yetzirah is a work of great historical and cultural value, standing out as a practical guide for meditation, understanding, and spiritual introspection.
Kabbalah For Inner Peace
Kabbalah For Inner Peace offers a contemporary approach to the 4,000 year-old spiritual tradition called Visionary Kabbalah. This practice weaves the wisdom of Kabbalah with short mental imagery exercises. Through this path, we discover new perspectives, create change, and open ourselves to Spirit. With more than 60 exercises, the book takes us though a typical day and addresses the challenges that we frequently face, from centering ourselves in the morning to alleviating insomnia at night. In between, Dr. Gerald Epstein teaches us to conquer the inner terrorist of anxiety and self-doubt, master our financial worries, cope with physical pain, and deal with past trauma.
The Great Debate
Mawlwῑ 'Imad-ud-Dῑn Lahiz - a devout Sufi Muslim convert, scholar and relentless seeker after the truth - holds an important place in the history of South Asian Christianity, particularly his role after the Great Agra Debate of 1854.Immersed in Urdu primary sources, Ibn Hikmat examines Lahiz's unique contributions to Christian-Muslim debates, especially on issues of abrogation, the textual integrity of the Bible, and the Trinity, Quran and Muhammad. This work challenges established narratives about the outcome of the Great Debate and broadens understanding of indigenous South Asian Christian theology. This well-presented argument for the theological impact of Lahiz meets a critical need in both historical and theological scholarship by recovering the voice of an indigenous South Asian Christian convert and challenges dominant, Western-centric narratives of nineteenth-century Muslim-Christian encounters.
An Aspiration Realized in the Explanation of "The Aim of the Disciple" (Volume 1) - Bughyah al-Mustafid li Sharh Munyah al-Murid
Bughyah al-Mustafid li Sharh Munyah al-Murid is one of the most important works on the history and rulings of the Tijani Tariqah. Written by Sidi al-'Arabi ibn Sa'ih, nicknamed the "Bukhari of the Path", it summarizes the biographical accounts from Jawahir al-Ma'ani and codifies the rulings of the path that had been scattered in different locations. The author's critical placement in the history of the path, having met many of the Companions of the Shaykh himself, as well as many of the imminent muqaddams, made him an indispensable source of clarity on many of the issues a Tijani disciple will face while walking the path.The book also serves as a bridge to longer or more complicated works. It has been said, "If you want to read Jawahir al-Ma'ani, read Bughyat al-Mustafid first." This is because he clarifies some of the issues in Jawahir al-Ma'ani that may lead to a disciple having doubts or some misunderstandings.
The Wounded Child and the Narcissistic Adult
The Wounded Child and the Narcissistic Adult is a deeply revealing work that uncovers how childhood emotional wounds shape an adult's identity, relationships, and spiritual life. With sensitivity, clarity, and a transformative spiritual perspective, Edna L. Isaac guides the reader to understand that behind coldness, control, self-sufficiency, or defensive narcissism lies an inner child who learned to survive without love.This book offers an honest and compassionate journey that helps the reader identify: - how childhood trauma creates emotional patterns that persist into adulthood - why many adults love with fear, react defensively, or demand what they never received - how the inner child influences marriages, families, leadership, and spiritual life - how Jesus enters the deepest wounds to restore what once seemed lost - how to walk into a new identity in Christ, free from shame, fear, and masks.More than a book, it is a healing process-an invitation to reconnect with your story, embrace your inner child, and begin living from freedom rather than from the wound. For those who long to break cycles, restore relationships, and discover their true identity in Christ, this work becomes a guide, a mirror, and a companion on the journey.Your story does not end in the wound. It begins in restoration.BONUS MATERIALIn addition to the main content, this edition includes exclusive resources designed to deepen the transformation process: - 30-Day Emotional Healing Plan - Small Group and Leadership Study Guide. These tools make the book a comprehensive resource for personal, family, ministerial, and community growth.About the AuthorEdna L. Isaac is an author, educator, curriculum designer, editorial leader, and pastor. Founder of JDN Publications and Educate Publishing, her ministry has impacted communities across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, India, and Africa. With a compassionate and multicultural voice, she integrates spiritual wisdom, emotional intelligence, and pastoral experience to accompany individuals and families through processes of healing, identity formation, and restoration. Her mission is to heal generations through truth, education, and the love of Christ.
A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth, Updated Edition
Empower LGBTQIA youth in your church with the help of practical guidance, compassionate care, and fresh insights designed to build affirming, supportive faith communities.Despite our best efforts to create welcoming and affirming congregations, the reality is that church can still be a harmful place for LGBTQIA youth. A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth, Updated Edition helps pastors and church leaders reflect on the various trials that adolescence brings for LGBTQIA youth and understand how an affirming stance toward LGBTQIA people can positively affect the day-to-day experience of teenagers in a church setting.This newly updated resource provides insight and practical advice for important questions like: How can a pastor, youth minister, or volunteer embrace, nurture, and provide skillful care for LGBTQIA youth in a congregation or community?How can we encourage LGBTQIA teens who want to fully live out their Christian faith and their gender identity or sexual orientation?How should I respond to parents who are anxious or unwilling to support their LGBTQIA children?New to this edition is a chapter on the intersections between LGBTQIA identity and neurodivergence, and extra attention to how churches can respond to the assault on diversity and transgender rights in the current political climate. An updated glossary of terms and list of national and local resources that can be used to support LGBTQIA youth are also included.
The Mystery of the Tabernacle
Why does it sometimes feel like God is distant--even when we're doing "all the right things"? Could it be that modern faith has traded true worship for comfort, leaving us spiritually dry and disconnected?In this eye-opening book, Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider reveals how the ancient design of the Tabernacle isn't just biblical history--it's a divine invitation to draw near to God today. Through powerful teaching and personal insight, Rabbi Schneider shows how every element of the Tabernacle--from the bronze altar to the holy of holies--foreshadows the redemptive work of Jesus (Yeshua) and offers a roadmap to deeper intimacy with God.With vivid imagery and prophetic insight, this book will also explore: The five key sacrifices offered in the Tabernacle and Temple--and what they reveal about worship and surrender today.The sacred garments of the high priest and how they point to our identity as a priest of God through Christ.How to break free from self-focused religion and make God the true center of our lives.Whether seasoned believers or new to the faith, this book will open readers' eyes to the hidden treasures of the Old Testament and awaken a fresh passion for God's presence.
Understanding the Paradox of Destiny and Free Will in Islam
What place must the Muslim accord to free will? What is the individual's real freedom of choice, and upon what will he be judged?Finally, how does one integrate all of this into the journey toward full spiritual realization?It is to all these questions that Shaykh Mohamed Faouzi al-Karkari, may Allah sanctify his secret, responded on October 4, 2019-Jumu'a 4 Safar 1441.
Poems from Rupa Gosvamin's Blazing Sapphire
The Blazing Sapphire or Ujjvala-nīlamaṇi is the work of Rūpa Gosvāmin, a 16th century poet/theologian who was a direct disciple of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya of Bengal (1486-1534 CE). It is perhaps Rūpa's final work, composed after a lifetime of poetic and dramatic study and practice; its 15 chapters contain 1451 stanzas (śloka). Some are didactic, but most are single-stanza poems designed to exemplify and evoke moods and feelings (bhakti-rasa) associated with the tradition's culture of love (preman) for Kṛṣṇa--India's god of love. Rūpa's text is designed to analyze and teach about sacred erotic rapture in the Caitanya tradition, and to provide poems through which it can be experienced.This volume contains about a hundred poems from the first seven chapters, with annotations from major commentaries and introductory hints about who is speaking and why. Selections from the rest of the Sapphire will appear in subsequent volumes. We have focused mainly on example poems, though contextually important didactic verses appear in footnotes. We include Sanskrit originals plus romanized transliterations for readers interested in poetic sound.
Sura Alfateha Taught Me
Sura Alfateha Taught Me is a reflective religious work that explores the deep spiritual, theological, and practical meanings of Sura Al-Fateha, the opening chapter of the Qur'an. The author explains why this short chapter holds a central place in Islamic worship and daily prayer, presenting it as a comprehensive summary of the Qur'an's core message. Through interpretation, prophetic traditions, scholarly insights, and real-life stories, the book highlights Al-Fateha as a source of guidance, healing, inner peace, and spiritual strength. Written in an accessible and heartfelt style, the book aims to help readers strengthen their relationship with Allah by understanding and living the meanings of this essential chapter.
Morning Walks with God
Take a Daily Walk with God-No Matter Where Life Leads YouIn Morning Walks with God, Marlene Burling offers 365 daily devotionals that bring encouragement, reflection, and spiritual insight to the ordinary moments of life. From the simple act of sipping lemonade on a hot day to weathering life's storms, Burling shows how God's presence can be felt in every circumstance.Each devotion concludes with thoughtful prompts-"What is this telling me about God? What do I need to do today? Is there a promise I can claim?"-helping readers turn reflection into action and cultivate a closer, more intentional walk with God.Whether you are seeking comfort in difficult times, gratitude in ordinary days, or guidance for your spiritual journey, Morning Walks with God is the perfect companion to inspire hope, joy, and a deeper connection with the One who never leaves your side.
Morning Walks with God
Take a Daily Walk with God-No Matter Where Life Leads YouIn Morning Walks with God, Marlene Burling offers 365 daily devotionals that bring encouragement, reflection, and spiritual insight to the ordinary moments of life. From the simple act of sipping lemonade on a hot day to weathering life's storms, Burling shows how God's presence can be felt in every circumstance.Each devotion concludes with thoughtful prompts-"What is this telling me about God? What do I need to do today? Is there a promise I can claim?"-helping readers turn reflection into action and cultivate a closer, more intentional walk with God.Whether you are seeking comfort in difficult times, gratitude in ordinary days, or guidance for your spiritual journey, Morning Walks with God is the perfect companion to inspire hope, joy, and a deeper connection with the One who never leaves your side.
Sheetala puja
Sheetala Maa is lovingly worshipped as the gentle goddess of cooling, healing, and protection, especially revered in the rural and folk traditions of Bengal. This book presents a concise and devotional guide to the worship of Sheetala Maa, who is believed to protect children and families from fevers, skin diseases, infections, and heat-related illnesses. Rooted in ancient folk beliefs, Ayurveda, and household traditions, Sheetala Puja is uniquely performed without fire, offering previously prepared food as prasad to honor the goddess's calm and cooling nature. Through simple explanations, this book introduces the symbolism of Sheetala Maa, her traditional iconography, and the deep meaning behind her worship. Written in English font.The book includes essential prayers and devotional hymns such as - Sheetala Dhyana Mantra - Aavahan Mantra - Sheetalashtakam - Sheetala Stotra - Sheetala Kavacham - Sheetala Chalisa. helping devotees perform the puja with devotion and understanding. Ideal for families, devotees, and readers interested in traditional healing practices and folk spirituality, this book serves as a humble offering to Sheetala Maa-the compassionate mother who brings health, peace, protection, and harmony to the home.
Poems from Rupa Gosvamin's Blazing Sapphire
The Blazing Sapphire or Ujjvala-nīlamaṇi is the work of Rūpa Gosvāmin, a 16th century poet/theologian who was a direct disciple of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya of Bengal (1486-1534 CE). It is perhaps Rūpa's final work, composed after a lifetime of poetic and dramatic study and practice; its 15 chapters contain 1451 stanzas (śloka). Some are didactic, but most are single-stanza poems designed to exemplify and evoke moods and feelings (bhakti-rasa) associated with the tradition's culture of love (preman) for Kṛṣṇa--India's god of love. Rūpa's text is designed to analyze and teach about sacred erotic rapture in the Caitanya tradition, and to provide poems through which it can be experienced.This volume contains about a hundred poems from the first seven chapters, with annotations from major commentaries and introductory hints about who is speaking and why. Selections from the rest of the Sapphire will appear in subsequent volumes. We have focused mainly on example poems, though contextually important didactic verses appear in footnotes. We include Sanskrit originals plus romanized transliterations for readers interested in poetic sound.
Promise the Earth
Politicians and business leaders tell us that climate change can be solved with new technologies, but global emissions keep rising. Engineers show us technological options that could be deployed quickly, but there is no plan there to save us. We can no longer wait for solutions to climate change. To reduce our emissions quickly, we need to cut back on some aspects of modern life through inventive tweaks - and via restraint. Restraint is normal. It is also fundamental across all religious faiths. In this volume, Julian Allwood, an engineer, and Andrew Davison, a theologian, offer a fresh perspective and prescription for combatting climate change. Rather than starting from the vantage points of economics and politics, they rethink climate action in the long tradition of the virtues - Courage, Justice, Prudence, and Temperance -- along with Faith, Hope, and Love from the Bible. By acting in good faith now, a safe climate becomes an expression of our faith in and love for humanity.
Faith in Flux
A machine can draft a sermon; a feed can catechise your desires; a headset can host a midnight vigil. If that unsettles you, good-this is the handbook for clarity and agency in a world where tools no longer merely serve belief but quietly reshape it. Here you will find a clear lens for understanding how technology and religion meet, from social media and faith to the dream of a virtual church, from algorithmic sermons to the hard questions of morality in the age of AI. This is for readers who refuse both tech-utopia and tech-doom. Drawing on history, ethics, and lived practice, it shows how digital rituals form us, why the decline of organised religion hides a surge in micro-liturgies, and where AI and spirituality collide with questions of authorship, attention, and truth. You will learn to read platforms like prayer books and dashboards like confessionals, and to design rhythms that protect what is human. - See how platforms teach doctrine by repetition-and how to reclaim your attention - Weigh the promise of transhumanism ethics without losing the meaning of the body - Build small-group covenants and personal rules that make spiritual individualism coherent rather than lonely By the end, you will not just spot what is changing-you will know what to do next. With a field-tested framework and practical experiments, you will carry a steady posture into the age of AI and spirituality, able to bless tools without bowing to them.
Equipping Intercultural Workers for Mission
God's vision for the world is to see shalom restored, so that all people may live in communion with him, with each other, and with creation. This is the missio Dei, the work of God's kingdom in which every Christian is invited - and commanded - to partner, spreading the good news of reconciliation to every corner of the globe.However, if this message is to be effectively enacted among all tribes and tongues and peoples and nations, then equipping believers for intercultural ministry must be taken seriously as a foundational aspect of church mission. In this contextualized study of Ethiopian churches, Dr. Mulugetta Demissie provides a biblical and missiological rational for equipping cross-cultural workers, while utilizing interviews, participant observation, and focus group discussion to identify the core challenges facing those ministering interculturally in Ethiopia. Drawing on his field research, Demissie develops a holistic instructional design model that would address head, heart, and hands in equipping intercultural workers as effective agents of mission and transformation - in East Africa and beyond. This is an excellent resource for all those engaged in training workers for the harvest, especially in contexts of culturally contextualized ministry.
The Forgiveness Experiment
What if the only thing between you and peace... was letting go?We've all been hurt.We've all held grudges longer than we wanted to.We've all said, "I'm fine," when the truth was-we weren't.This book is for anyone who's tired of carrying emotional baggage but doesn't know how to set it down.The Forgiveness Experiment is Rabbi Yisroel Bernath's personal and practical journey into the messy, sacred work of letting go. Blending ancient Jewish wisdom with modern therapeutic tools, Rabbi Bernath walks you through the inner terrain of anger, shame, grief, and grace-with plenty of stories, soul, and a touch of humor along the way.Inside, you'll discover how to: Stop rehearsing the pastStop giving power to people who hurt youStop living someone else's lifeYou don't have to forget.You don't have to reconcile.But you do have to live.So let's try an experiment: What happens when you finally forgive?Not for them. For you.About the AuthorRabbi Yisroel Bernath is a Chabad rabbi, relationship coach, matchmaker, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of soul, psychology, and Jewish wisdom. Affectionately known as "The Love Rabbi," he has helped hundreds navigate the complexities of the human heart-from heartbreak to healing, from resentment to radical forgiveness.A spiritual leader in Montreal's NDG community for over two decades, Rabbi Bernath is also the host of three podcasts and a widely followed voice on Jewish spirituality, emotional health, and human connection. His daily inspiration and heartfelt reflections reach millions worldwide.He lives in Montreal with his wife, Sara, and their six children. This book is not just his teaching-it's his personal journey.
Bhagavad-Gita
Discover the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is in a way that's clear, engaging, and inspiring for young minds! This study guide helps children and teens explore the Gita's deep spiritual teachings - understanding who we are, our relationship with the Supreme, and how to live with purpose and devotion.Through thoughtful discussions and fun, interactive activities suited to various learning styles, students learn to see the world through the eyes of scripture (sastra-caksu) and apply the Gita's wisdom in everyday life. Designed with care to nurture curiosity and faith, this guide inspires a lifelong love for Srila Prabhupada's books and steady spiritual growth. An ideal resource for families, teachers, and homeschoolers.
Silver & Bold
If God blesses you with "discretionary years" later in life, when you have fewer work and family responsibilities, how will you steward them? Millions of mid-life and retired Christians have time, flexibility, and a sense of adventure. What would it take to increase the involvement of these mature believers in especially needy parts of the world? What if more of them devoted five or ten years to global missions?In this book, you'll meet a few of the many "silver and bold" individuals participating in world evangelization today. May their stories inspire us to press deeper in our faith and to consider charting a different path than what we previously thought possible or reasonable.And who knows? God may have an unexpected adventure ahead for you as well.
