That Men Would Praise the Lord

That Men Would Praise the Lord
Author: Allan Tulchin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2010-07-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0199889988

That Men Would Praise the Lord breaks apart the process of mass conversion in the sixteenth century to explain why the Reformation occurred, using Nîmes, the most Protestant town in France, as a case study. Protestantism was overwhelmingly successful in Nîmes (since most people converted), but the process culminated in two bloody massacres of Nîmes's remaining Catholics. Beginning in 1559, Nîmes went through a revolutionary period comparable to 1789 in its intensity. Townspeople flocked to hear Protestant preachers and then took over Catholic churches, destroyed statues and stained glass, and zealously took part in the Wars of Religion, which convulsed France beginning in 1562. As the Protestant movement grew, it had to adapt to changing circumstances. Nîmes's first Protestants were attracted to Calvin's theology. Later converts believed that the Church needed to be cleansed of its excesses to encourage moral reform and to assist the royal treasury. Iin the end, many converted because of peer pressure or under duress. Thus rather than argue that one factor - whether religious, economic, or political - explains the Reformation, Tulchin emphasizes that the Protestant movement was the result of compromises forged among its members. The conclusion extends his arguments to the rest of France. That Men Would Praise the Lord marries techniques from the social sciences, anthropology, and cultural history in an analytic narrative, resulting in a new, interdisciplinary theory of the Reformation.

Holy Bible (NIV)

Holy Bible (NIV)
Author: Various Authors,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 6637
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0310294142

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

Passages of Power, Passion and Praise

Passages of Power, Passion and Praise
Author: C. Figueroa-Faxton
Publisher: Inspiring Voices
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2013-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1462405991

You may have heard her on the radio, seen her on cable TV, read her magazine articles, attended her earlier seminars, or purchased her relationship guides: Getting Him, Keeping Him, Making It Work; Getting Her to Be the Woman You Need; Getting the Love that You Need; and Getting Lifelong Love With God’s Guidance and Grace. Now, through the guidance and inspiration of God, C. Figueroa-Faxton shares her own story of faith and salvation in this wonderful compilation of Scriptures, entitled Passages of Power, Passion, and Praise. Passages of Power … will enlighten you, guide you, comfort you, and grant you peace. It’s a beautiful compilation of Scriptures and a useful reference guide; a glossary and index of common quotes are included. When you’re sad, lonely, depressed; when you face illness, tragedy, adversity; when you seek God’s blessings and bountiful goodness, read Passages of Power, Passion, and Praise. It will empower you through God’s grace. Rev. Pearl Hedgspeth, President Queens, New York City Chapter E. C. Reems Women’s International Ministries Sunday school teachers, Bible-study groups, parents, grandparents, and students of all ages will find “Passages of Power...” very beneficial, interesting and easy to use. It is a thoughtful, creative presentation of the selected scriptures. “Passages of Power...” will renew or strengthen your faith to help you face life’s many challenges with added determination, purpose and hope. Rev. Edward L. Jenkins Pastor, Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist Church Brooklyn, New York

A Song of Hope

A Song of Hope
Author: Daniel Protheroe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 1904
Genre: Cantatas, Sacred
ISBN: