The Charge to the Church
Without vision the people cast off restraint and each does what is right in his own eyes. When the church loses its vision, compromise and complacency come in and the building work ceases. What is the vision that unites God's people? It is Christ and Him alone. And the purpose of the church is to bear this testimony of the Lord Jesus. May the message of this book turn the hearts of God's people back to Christ.
Hinduism in the World
This book explores Hindu religion from a global perspective and investigates the presence of Hindu religious traditions and some of their diversity worldwide.
Devoted Resistance
What is Jewish-feminist art, and how does it contribute to the spaces of art, society, and religion? Devoted Resistance examines the nature, methods of operation, and contribution of the feminist art movement, which has developed in traditional Jewish spheres since the late 1990s in the two major Jewish centers - the United States and Israel. The book analyzes critical Jewish feminist art and the different fields in which it operates; it explores the interrelationships between feminist Jewish art and feminist theories; the connection between critical discourse and feminist activism in observant Jewish worlds; and feminist artists and artwork in these spaces. Devoted Resistance highlights aspects common to feminist Jewish artists who create from traditional spheres and amalgamate the "social" with the "theological," connecting private experience with community existence. It offers new and vital contextual understandings regarding the relationship between feminist art and Jewish Identity, illuminating their relationship through Jewish religion rather than merely Jewish ethnicity. By doing so, the book demonstrates how art, theology, feminism, and critical thinking interwind.
Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 34
Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 34 takes an intersectional approach to the study of religious and non-religious belief, in different geographical contexts, using a variety of methods and always privileging the layered identities of those who 'live' religion and non-religion in their daily lives. The Open Section includes articles on topics of everyday significance such as experiences of Zakat in Qatar, Muslim marriages in Britain and Indian migrants living in Indonesia. The Special Section (A Sociology of Religion or Belief in South Asia) includes articles that interrogate the politics of religious identity in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Throughout, this volume demonstrates how experiences of belief are shaped by local and historical contexts, in addition to theology.
The Evolution of Religion and Morality
The volume draws on a unique dataset from 15 field sites to answer pressing questions about human religiosity. Building upon the first volume, it presents results from the second phase of Evolution of Religion and Morality project.
A Year as a Jew Alone; Finding the sacred as a solitary Jewish woman.
The Sound of Exile
Combining diaspora studies and ethnomusicology, The Sound of Exile: European Jewish Refugees in Shanghai, 1938-1947 by Tang Yating examines how Central European Jewish refugees employed music as a means of reconstructing cultural identity amid turmoil and displacement in Shanghai. From orchestral arrangements and cabarets to traditional synagogue liturgy, music served as the common thread weaving together the history of Jewish life, thought, and exile. Navigating a Shanghai that was embroiled in its own complicated history and the intricate politics marking its settlements and concessions, the Jewish refugee community made music that embraced survival, salvation, and after the war, gratitude for the city most would leave behind. The Sound of Exile highlights this diasporic musical life by exploring neglected archival documents. Analyzing these sources alongside ephemeral material such as memoir fragments, news reports, flyers, advertisements, tickets for performances, and more, the text revives the little-known communities Jewish refugees created to support themselves artistically and spiritually. The result is a book that brings Shanghai Jewish musical history to life.
God-Fearers
Gentiles & the God of IsraelHistorians, scholars, and theologians agree that first-century Christianity was a sect of Judaism, but where does that information place first-century Gentile Christians? What did it mean to be a Gentile who practiced Judaism in the days of the apostles?These are not just academic questions; they are at the heart of today's growing Messianic Jewish movement. How do non-Jews engage in the modern Messianic Jewish revival?Toby Janicki marshals the latest scholarship on late Second Temple-era Judaism and early Christianity to introduce his readers to the first Gentile disciples of Yeshua, a class of people called God-fearers. God-Fearers brings balance and solid answers for non-Jews seeking to practice the Jewish roots of their faith.
The Holy Epistle to the Ephesians
Most interpretations of Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians miss the point. They assume that Christ abolished the Torah to remove the "dividing wall" between Jews and Gentiles-erasing both identities and creating a neutral, merged being called the One New Man. In that reading, no one is Jewish, no one is Gentile-and no one is getting it right.This book offers a radically different approach.From Torah Club author D. Thomas Lancaster comes an easy-to-read yet deeply theological Messianic Jewish reading of Ephesians. Rather than erasing identities, Paul affirms them-showing that Gentiles turning to Israel's Messiah is a fulfillment of God's eternal plan, not a rejection of Jewish covenantal identity.These teachings recover the epistle's original context, revealing a vision of unity through distinction. It's a message the church has missed-and one the world urgently needs to hear.
Introducing Hinduism
Introducing Hinduism is an invaluable resource for those seeking an authoritative and comprehensive academic overview of Hinduism, past and present. This third edition includes substantial treatments of Tantra, South India, politics, gender, and discussions of Western configurations of Hinduism, and Hinduism in popular culture.
The Evolution of Religion and Morality
The volume assesses the role of religion in cooperation and prosocial behaviour using ethnographic and experimental methods in eight field sites. It presents results from the first phase of Evolution of Religion and Morality Project.
Hindutva for Our Times
This book studies Hindu nationalism and deliberates on the forms Hindu self-assertion might take in the future. It examines the intersection of Hindu nationalism with the contemporary reality of India, as represented by a religiously plural society with a secular state, which possesses a social system characterised by caste, and one whose vision has been shaped by a mainstream version of Indian history. The ideology of Hindutva has had two major orientations--of how Hindus should relate to each other, and how Hindus should relate to the followers of other religions. The author provides a new orientation to both these dimensions of Hindutva ideology.A unique contribution, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of religion studies, history, postcolonialism, nationalism, pluralism, Indian political thought, Indian history, caste studies, political science, Hindu studies, Hindusim, sociology and political ideology, and South Asian studies.
The Leader's Table
"This book is a must-read for anyone longing to lead with greater purpose, authenticity, and relational depth." - Craig Groeschel, Senior Pastor of Life.ChurchDrawing on decades of ministry experience, Gillian Cameron offers readers tried and tested insights that will help build the leadership capabilities of a new generation of Christians. In revealing the importance of the table for a leader, Gillian highlights the principles Jesus used to disciple and grow the people around Him. Readers will learn how to identify potential leaders, unlock the supernatural in ministry, embrace the power of innovation, lead through seasons of pain, inspire a shared vision, and keep Jesus at the center. Be empowered to grow authentic, confident leaders. The Leader's Table will enable you to multiply your kingdom impact . . . well beyond what you thought was possible!
Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2025-26
Prepare for the Birth of Christ by Entering a Sacred Space Make this Advent truly meaningful as you patiently await, prepare for, and celebrate the birth of Jesus with Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2025-26. This daily guided prayer experience, based on the internationally known online prayer guide Sacred Space, is a profound way to journey through the season. In this easy-to-use format, you'll find weekly topics for meditation and prayer, as well as daily Scripture readings and brief reflections to ponder. Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season is a beautiful way to grow in relationship with God and embrace the season of joy.
The Church We Carry
Breaking faith, finding grace: wisdom for leading divided churches in divisive times. Trusted and respected leader Will Willimon explores how failures in leadership and theological vision contributed to our current denominational crisis. Through the lens of a South Carolina historic congregation, this book offers a critical analysis that will enlighten today's congregational leaders on navigating the complexities of ministry in our uncertain future. As a retired Methodist bishop and expert in ordained leadership, Willimon reflects on a simple-to-ask-but-complicated-to-answer question: What has become of the church that shaped his faith? Focusing on Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, he examines their journey through disaffiliation to shed light on leadership challenges within our denomination, including his own role. This insightful resource provides a candid exploration of the realities of ministry today, inviting us to confront our grief and shortcomings while embracing our duty to serve Christ's church in the present moment. Gain valuable insights from real-life experiences, learn from those labeled as "schismatic," and discover practical strategies for effective leadership in today's evolving church landscape.
