A Hundredfold Harvest: A Survey of Mission Work in Travancore, South India in the Early 1900s
This volume in Concordia Historical Institute's Monograph Series makes a historically significant work, originally published in German in 1913, by The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod missionary and church planter Henry Nau available in English for the first time.A Hundredfold Harvest describes the religious landscape of South India just before World War I and, according to the President of Concordia Seminary in Nagercoil, India, is one of the most important historical monographs for seminary students in India that has not yet been made available in English, the language used for all coursework at Concordia Seminary in Nagercoil.
More Than Half Way Home: A Story of Accompaniment in the Shadows of Incarceration
When Dustin Feddon began accompanying men on death row and in solitary confinement, he saw a broken system that failed man after man within its walls. Even for those in "release" programs, what he saw--and the men he met--compelled him to ask if there could be new kinds of spaces, not confined spaces or "halfway houses," but communities that welcomed people back into the human family, re-affirming their dignity? The answer he discovered, was a resounding Yes. That yes began a new community--and the story of Joseph House. All author royalties will go to support the work of Joseph House.
What Comes Next
What if we stopped asking "Why me?" and started asking "What's next?"- Receive rescue and care from the hand of God- Process the pain of the past so you can press onward in wholeness- Pick up the kingdom rewards that are yours for the taking- Move forward, agreeing with your powerful Spirit-filled identity***In the hardest seasons of our lives, we often get stuck on the question "Why me?" It's difficult not to feel defeated when we're overwhelmed by life and plagued by feelings of weakness and failure. But what if we changed the question? What if we stopped asking "Why me?" and started asking "What's next?" Jess Connolly wants to help you make that crucial shift because she knows it makes all the difference for those of us who are heartbroken by our circumstances, burned out from the hamster wheel of life, or broken because of who we are, what we've done, or what's been done to us. Ready to replace what could have been with a fresh vision of what God has ahead for you? Discover how your breakdown just might be the beginning of your breakthrough.
Preaching Bondage
Preaching Bondage introduces and investigates the novel concept of doulology, the discourse of slavery, in the homilies of John Chrysostom, the late fourth-century priest and bishop. Chris L. de Wet examines the dynamics of enslavement in Chrysostom's theology, virtue ethics, and biblical interpretation and shows that human bondage as a metaphorical and theological construct had a profound effect on the lives of institutional slaves. The highly corporeal and gendered discourse associated with slavery was necessarily central in Chrysostom's discussions of the household, property, education, discipline, and sexuality. De Wet explores the impact of doulology in these contexts and disseminates the results in a new and highly anticipated language, bringing to light the more pervasive fissures between ancient Roman slaveholding and early Christianity. The corpus of Chrysostom's public addresses provides much of the literary evidence for slavery in the fourth century, and De Wet's convincing analysis is a groundbreaking contribution to studies of the social world in late antiquity.
Reception of Soft and Sharp Powers
This book examines the projection of soft and sharp powers through the Turkish civilizational populist TV series "Resurrection: Ertugrul" and its reception in Pakistan. By analyzing the content of the series, elite responses, interviews with ordinary Pakistanis, and Pakistani cyberspace, the book argues that beyond soft power, the show exerts Turkey's sharp power transnationally, through themes of authoritarianism, violence, warfare, desire for killing and dying, Islamist collective victimhood, conspiracy theories and anti-Christian sentiments. The book contributes to the literatures on sharp power, populism, and authoritarianism.
The Dare Primer on Global Queer Theologies
The DARE Primer on Global Queer Theologies offers a radical redefinition of academic discourse and spiritual praxis through the lens of queer Christian theologians from around the world. This groundbreaking volume features contributions from scholars across Malaysia, Rwanda, India, the USA, the UK, Colombia, Nigeria, Mexico and El Salvador, each bringing a unique perspective to the forefront of theological study. Engaging with systematic theology, pastoral care, missiology, ritual, liturgical experiences, and spirituality, these theologians illuminate the transformative impact of queer theologies on traditional religious frameworks. At its core, the book delves deeply into the nuanced interplay between faith and sexuality, unravelling the intricate beliefs that shape the lives of queer believers. The contributors' profound reflections offer a rich tapestry of insights, demonstrating how queer theologies not only challenge but actively reshape contemporary theological understanding, religious practice, and missionary work. This work is indispensable for scholars and practitioners seeking to grasp the radical and far-reaching implications of queer theologies in a global context.
The Buddhist Campus Chaplaincy Sourcebook
The Buddhist Chaplaincy Sourcebook presents research, analysis, case studies, and additional resources for the professional practice of Buddhist spiritual care focussed on students and colleagues in post-secondary educational institutions.The college and university years have traditionally been a time of transformation for young people: meaning-making; finding one's community; building life, work and relationship skills; and metamorphosis from a child to an adult.Today, the post-secondary journey has been further complicated by climate anxiety, geopolitical uncertainty, the changing role of the academy in society, financial and legal pressures on educational institutions, and more.Responding, a growing number of Buddhist teachers have embraced spiritual care beyond their traditional Sangha roles, to bring the wisdom and compassion of the Dharma to civil society as chaplains in education, healthcare, prisons, and the military.Sumeru is deeply grateful to participate in bringing forth this pioneering anthology of resources created by some of these thought-leaders in the field of Buddhist spiritual care, specifically in the field of education. We hope it will be of value, not just to chaplains, but to all Buddhist community leaders who seek to enhance their pastoral care skills.
The Vital Role of Pathos in a Complete Text-Driven Interpretation of the Book of Jude
Treatises, Epistles, and Sermons
To encounter a person who makes holiness attractive is an enviable experience. Such a person was Gilbert of Hoyland, abbot of the Cistercian monastery of Swineshead in Lincolnshire, friend of Aelred of Rievaulx, and continuator of the sermons on the Song of Songs of Bernard of Clairvaux. When the great saint of Clairvaux died in 1153, he had reached only the first four versus of chapter three of the Canticle in his eight-four sermons. It was Gilbert who took up his unfinished task. When Gilbert in his turn died, leaving the commentary unfinished, it was brought to completion by yet another English abbot, John of Ford. Those who know and admire Bernard's eloquence and contemplative insight will want to make the acquaintance of his successors. While conscious of continuing his work and remaining true to his spirit, they infused their sermons with their own personalities and through them shared with others their own rich experiences of God. As Lawrence C. Braceland says in his introduction to this first English translation of Gilbert's work: Gilbert is an experience. He has found the Beloved.
Disruptive Technologies and Muslim Societies
This edited volume brings together leading experts to explore the impact of disruptive technologies across a spectrum of Islamic countries and Muslim societies. Containing seventeen chapters covering artificial intelligence, science and technology, health and education, food systems, and finance, the collection offers a diverse array of perspectives.Contributors to this volume spanning across the Islamic World -- including Pakistan, Malaysia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar -- provide in-depth analyses, revealing how disruptive technologies are reshaping these societies with subtle cultural and ethical nuances. Several chapters provide similar insight from authors based in the West. Together, the chapters show how disruptive technologies have induced significant changes in Muslim and Islamic societies and countries; how they generally parallel those in the Western World, as well as their subtle differences due to cultural and ethical issues. An essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, this book offers valuable insights into the evolving technological landscape of the Islamic world.
The Islamic Juridical Vacuum
Based on seven years of ethnographic fieldwork in Denmark this study investigates how Islamic legal processes work before and after the emergence of Islamic divorce councils around 2021. The author begins by laying out a new methodology for the study of sharia, which leads him to several surprising conclusions. The study for example demonstrates that Islamic legal practices constitute an integrated part of how the Danish welfare state operates, that female Muslim leaders play important roles in Islamic divorce processes, and that the demand for Islamic divorce councils is generated as a byproduct of Muslim women's agency.
Christian-Muslim Relations. A Bibliographical History Volume 23. Russia (1800-1914)
Christian-Muslim Relations, a Bibliographical History 23 (CMR 23), covering Russia, in the period 1800-1914, is a further volume in a general history of relations between the two faiths from the 7th century to the early 20th century. It comprises a series of introductory essays and the main body of detailed entries. These treat all the works, surviving or lost, that have been recorded. They provide biographical details of the authors, descriptions and assessments of the works themselves, and complete accounts of manuscripts, editions, translations and studies. The result of collaboration between numerous new and leading scholars, CMR 23, along with the other volumes in this series, is intended as a fundamental tool for research in Christian-Muslim relations. Section Editors: Ines Asčeric-Todd, Clinton Bennett, Luis F. Bernab矇 Pons, Jaco Beyers, Emanuele Colombo, Lejla Demiri, Martha T. Frederiks, David D. Grafton, Stanislaw Grodź, Alan M. Guenther, Vincenzo Lavenia, Arely Medina, Diego Melo Carrasco, Alain Messaoudi, Gordon Nickel, Claire Norton, Reza Pourjavady, Douglas Pratt, Charles Ramsey, Peter Riddell, Umar Ryad, Cornelia Soldat, Charles Tieszen, Carsten Walbiner, Catherina Wenzel
Perspectives on Interpreting Islam in the Contemporary Indo-Pak Subcontinent
A most welcome addition to the growing literature on South Asian Muslim thinkers and their contributions to modern Islamic religious and intellectual thought. ... In its various chapters, the author provides us with a sweeping, panoramic survey of the thought of contemporary Muslim scholars in the subcontinent on some major critically vital topics. (Professor Asma Afsaruddin, Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Indiana University Bloomington, USA 　 Tauseef Parray's survey of present-day thinking about the role of religion in Muslim South Asia forms a welcome addition to the literature on contemporary Islamic intellectual history. Set against the background of the tradition versus modernity debate, this book not only addresses perennial themes pertaining to Islam's sacred scripture and its messenger but also engages central issues concerning politics, law and society through the writings of select thinkers from this most populous region of the Muslim world. (Professor Dr Carool Kersten, Research Professor of Islamic Studies, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium) 　 Mapping out the intellectual Islamic tradition in the Indo-Pak Subcontinent landscape has evoked divergent discourses, representing the rich repository of Islamic thought which has evolved in the last century. Dr Tauseef Ahmad Parray's Perspectives on Interpreting Islam in the Contemporary Indo-Pak Subcontinent is the latest addition to this trend, which is centred on prominent intellectuals who have honed their traditional Islamic learning with their academic credentials to present a worldview of critical thinking on the fundamental sources of Islam on diverse issues. (Dr Abdul Kader Choughley, Researcher/ Academic Advisor, Ahsan Academy of Research, Springs, South Africa) 　 The book discusses some major 21st century trends, issues and challenges of Islamic intellectual tradition vis-?-vis the contributions, academic outpouring and approaches of some prominent contemporary Muslim scholars of the Indo-Pak subcontinent within the broader context of reformism and through the lens of reformist thought. It highlights some of the major currents and trends of Islamic thought by focusing on South Asian Muslim thinkers and their contributions to modern Islamic religious and intellectual thought. Set against the background of the tradition versus modernity debate, it addresses perennial themes pertaining to Islamic primary sources and engages in legal, socio-political and gender aspects through the writings of select thinkers of the subcontinent. The book is expected to benefit the students and scholars of Islamic Studies, South Asian Studies and allied subjects in assessing vernacular perspective on current religious, socio-legal and political discourses.
Passion-Book
Passion-Book by Friedrich Lochner is the latest offering in translator Matthew Carver's impressive catalog of historic Lutheran titles available for the first time in English. Lochner's deep knowledge of the Church's liturgical treasures and hymnology manifests itself in this collection of Passion devotions, which he first developed for his own private use to meditate upon the sufferings and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.Lochner uses a Gospel harmony for the Passion account, supplementing with hymn stanzas and prayers from his own collection of hymnals and prayer books. While he does not prescribe a particular daily schedule for these 66 devotions, making use of them himself morning and evening throughout Lent, Lochner does offer suggested readings for each day of Holy Week.The hymnody in this volume, appearing mostly in the form of centos or select stanzas suitably brief for devotional use, is mostly taken from the public domain, especially from Lutheran hymnals. Where this was not possible, translations were sought elsewhere. In several cases, a new translation was provided by Matthew Carver. Musical settings appended by Lochner for less common tunes (in his context) are also included here, engraved by Lutheran musician David Schotte.
The Robe and the Sword
When the robe becomes a weapon, who can stop the violence? We think of Buddhism as a faith of peace-rooted in compassion, patience, and nonviolence. But across South and Southeast Asia today, the robe is being turned into a weapon as radical monks and nationalist movements unleash hatred and war. In The Robe and the Sword, acclaimed journalist Sonia Faleiro travels from Sri Lanka's riot-scarred towns to the homes of refugees along the Myanmar border to Thailand's fortified temples, uncovering how militant monks have transformed a tradition of nonviolence into a tool of terror. She reveals how Sri Lanka's Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara incited mobs against Muslims, how Myanmar's Ashin Wirathu helped ignite a genocide, and how elements of Thailand's clergy have entrenched military rule. Through vivid portraits of zealots, survivors, and dissident monks fighting to reclaim their faith, Faleiro delivers an unflinching investigation into the colonial trauma, economic grievances, and political forces fueling a dangerous new extremism. The Robe and the Sword is a searing and indispensable work of narrative nonfiction, urgently needed to understand how sacred traditions are being weaponized--and what is at stake for the future of our interconnected world.
The Fullness of the New Birth
The Fullness of the New Birth is a valuable evangelism and deliverance manual, offering clear guidance for nurturing individuals on their spiritual journeys in a time of widespread deception. Evangelist Nichol carefully presents essential biblical insights to help win souls. Ministries will find this resource beneficial for discipling new converts. Readers will gain prayer strategies to receive the Holy Spirit, understanding that willpower alone is not enough. Practical tips on fasting and sanctification are also included.About the Author: Nichol Collins is an intercessor, evangelist, and prophetic visionary. She impacts audiences through television, radio, and social media. By God's mercy, after twenty years in the LGBT+ community, Nichol found liberation from a false identity as a transgender male. Her miraculous transformation, titled 'Caterpillar to Butterfly' is a wonderful testament of deliverance without residue. Evangelist Nichol also spearheads Globe Shakers Publishing Co, and a clothing brand called Covenant Gear showcasing Christian rainbow graphics. Check out her T-shirts, prayer pillows, and other books available online at www.globeshakers.comNeed Publisher? Visit the website
Biblical Sinai Traditions
This book discusses the the beginning of writing and the Beginning of Biblical Literature. Making the claim that the poetic descriptions of God's appearance from Sinai and the giving of commandments are older than the story in the Torah, this book looks at the drama of the redesign of Sinai traditions and their transfer from the oral poetic expression to the creation of written story. Taking place against the background of the intensification of literacy in the ancient Israeli society in the eighth century BC, the book argues that the emergence of scriptural prophecy is the other side of the same coin. This work is an important read for scholars of early Christianity.
Sectarian Roots of Jihad
This volume examines the relationship between jihad, as a concept, and Jihadism, as a movement characterized by a radical worldview. It explores the various interpretations of jihad and its eventual employment by sectarian-guided Islamist extremists as a doctrinal basis to justify their actions.
