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Author | : Lyz Lenz |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 2019-07-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0253041546 |
“Will resonate with any readers interested in understanding American landscapes where white, evangelical Christianity dominates both politics and culture.” —Publishers Weekly In the wake of the 2016 election, Lyz Lenz watched as her country and her marriage were torn apart by the competing forces of faith and politics. A mother of two, a Christian, and a lifelong resident of middle America, Lenz was bewildered by the pain and loss around her—the empty churches and the broken hearts. What was happening to faith in the heartland? From drugstores in Sydney, Iowa, to skeet shooting in rural Illinois, to the mega churches of Minneapolis, Lenz set out to discover the changing forces of faith and tradition in God’s country. Part journalism, part memoir, God Land is a journey into the heart of a deeply divided America. Lenz visits places of worship across the heartland and speaks to the everyday people who often struggle to keep their churches afloat and to cope in a land of instability. Through a thoughtful interrogation of the effects of faith and religion on our lives, our relationships, and our country, God Land investigates whether our divides can ever be bridged and if America can ever come together. “God Land, Lyz Lenz’s much-anticipated debut book, is a marvel. Not only is it a window into the middle America so many like to stereotype but fail to fully understand in all of its complexity, but it mixes reportage, memoir, and gorgeous prose so seamlessly I wanted to know how she did it.” —Sarah Weinman, author of The Real Lolita
Author | : Christopher J. H. Wright |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780802803214 |
In recent sociological approaches to the Old Testament, Christians have been finding unexpected resources for their ethical reflection and action relative to the modern world's pressing social and economic dilemmas. This unique survey by Christopher Wright examines life in Old Testament Israel from an ethical perspective by considering how the economic facts of Israel's social structure were related to the people's religious beliefs. Observing the centrality of the family in social, economic and religious spheres of Israelite life, Wright analyzes Israel's theology of land, the rights and responsibilities of property owners, and the socioeconomic and legal status of dependent persons in ancient Israel - wives, children, and slaves - showing the mutual interaction between such laws, institutions, and customs and the nation's covenant relationship with God. While primarily exegetical, God's People in God's Land contains many useful insights for Christian social ethics: Wright suggests how the ethical application of his findings might proceed as Christians with different theological perspectives and cultural contexts seek to work out the relevance of the Old Testament for today.
Author | : Donald H. Akenson |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780801427558 |
Akenson brings to light critical similarities among three politically troubled nations: South Africa, Israel, and Northern Ireland.
Author | : Christopher J. H. Wright |
Publisher | : Paternoster |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1996-12-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780853648086 |
The field of biblical sociology has provided many valuable insights into understanding the socio-economic life of ancient Israel. Christopher Wright explores how these socio-economic realities interact with Israel's distinctive historical traditions and theological selfunderstanding.
Author | : Frank Viola |
Publisher | : David C Cook |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2013-05-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1434705587 |
When He came to earth, Jesus Christ was rejected in every quarter in which He stepped. The Creator was rejected by His own creation. “He came to His own and His own received Him not,” said John. For this reason, Jesus Christ had “no where to lay His head.” There was one exception, however. A little village just outside of Jerusalem named Bethany. Bethany was the only place on earth where Jesus was completely received. God’s Favorite Place on Earth is a retelling of Jesus’ many visits to Bethany and a relaying of the message it holds for us today. Frank Viola presents a beautifully crafted narrative from the viewpoint of Lazarus, one of the people who lived in Bethany with his two sisters. This incomparable story not only brings the Gospel narratives to life, but it addresses the struggle against doubt, discouragement, fear, guilt, rejection, and spiritual apathy that challenges countless Christians today. In profoundly moving prose, God’s Favorite Place on Earth will captivate your heart with its beauty, charm, and depth. In this book you will discover how to live as a “Bethany” in our world today, being set free to love and follow Jesus like never before.
Author | : Dallas Willard |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021-12-07 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830848517 |
How do we hear God's voice? How can we be sure that what we hear is not our own subconscious? What if what God says to us is not clear? In this Signature Collection edition of a beloved classic, bestselling author Dallas Willard offers rich spiritual insight into how we can hear God's voice clearly and develop an intimate partnership with him in the work of his kingdom.
Author | : Boyd Luter |
Publisher | : Gateway Academic & Tku Press |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2021-10 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781951227692 |
God made a promise to Abraham that included not only descendants and a blessing but also physical land. So why is there such a history of turmoil over the Jewish homeland? In this book Boyd Luter offers a scholarly exploration of the following questions: What are the conditions of God's promise to His chosen people? Why should Gentile believers be concerned with how Jewish history affects the future? What is the deeper meaning of the language structure of Scripture, considering its oral origins? How does Scripture give witness to God's ongoing commitment to the people of Israel in relationship to the lands of the patriarchs? God's promise is an extension of Himself--eternal and unchanging--and He is faithful to fulfill His divine intent (even if we can't see it yet).
Author | : Vaughan Roberts |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 171 |
Release | : 2012-06-11 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830863893 |
Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole? This excellent overview gives you the big picture, providing both the encouragement and the tools you need to read the Bible with confidence and understanding.
Author | : Kurt D. Bruner |
Publisher | : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Bibles |
ISBN | : 9780842381048 |
Addresses the underlying Christian themes that run throughout C.S. Lewis's seven fantasies about Narnia and describes how Lewis's beliefs influenced his writing.
Author | : Christopher J.H. Wright |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 524 |
Release | : 2013-01-30 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830864946 |
Nothing confuses Christian ethics quite like the Old Testament. Christopher Wright examines a theological, social, and economic framework for Old Testament ethics, exploring themes in relation to contemporary issues: economics, the land and the poor, politics and a world of nations, law and justice, society and culture, and the way of the individual.