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| Author | : Frank H. Gorman |
| Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 180 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780802801104 |
This commentary by Frank Gorman shows how Leviticus, though focusing largely on matters associated with the Levitical pristhood, is also important to laypeople. It issues a call to holiness and an appeal for ethical behavior in community.
| Author | : John F. Kutsko |
| Publisher | : Eisenbrauns |
| Total Pages | : 201 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Bible |
| ISBN | : 1575060418 |
How is Yahweh to be differentiated from other deities? What is Yahweh's relationship to Israel in exile?".
| Author | : T.M. Luhrmann |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2020-10-27 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0691211981 |
The hard work required to make God real, how it changes the people who do it, and why it helps explain the enduring power of faith How do gods and spirits come to feel vividly real to people—as if they were standing right next to them? Humans tend to see supernatural agents everywhere, as the cognitive science of religion has shown. But it isn’t easy to maintain a sense that there are invisible spirits who care about you. In How God Becomes Real, acclaimed anthropologist and scholar of religion T. M. Luhrmann argues that people must work incredibly hard to make gods real and that this effort—by changing the people who do it and giving them the benefits they seek from invisible others—helps to explain the enduring power of faith. Drawing on ethnographic studies of evangelical Christians, pagans, magicians, Zoroastrians, Black Catholics, Santeria initiates, and newly orthodox Jews, Luhrmann notes that none of these people behave as if gods and spirits are simply there. Rather, these worshippers make strenuous efforts to create a world in which invisible others matter and can become intensely present and real. The faithful accomplish this through detailed stories, absorption, the cultivation of inner senses, belief in a porous mind, strong sensory experiences, prayer, and other practices. Along the way, Luhrmann shows why faith is harder than belief, why prayer is a metacognitive activity like therapy, why becoming religious is like getting engrossed in a book, and much more. A fascinating account of why religious practices are more powerful than religious beliefs, How God Becomes Real suggests that faith is resilient not because it provides intuitions about gods and spirits—but because it changes the faithful in profound ways.
| Author | : Brother Lawrence |
| Publisher | : Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2011-10-15 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Dietrich Bonhoeffer |
| Publisher | : Harper Collins |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 1978-10-25 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0060608528 |
After his martyrdom at the hands of the Gestapo in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer continued his witness in the hearts of Christians around the world. His Letters and Papers from Prison became a prized testimony to Christian faith and courage, read by thousands. Now in Life Together we have Pastor Bonhoeffer's experience of Christian community. This story of a unique fellowship in an underground seminary during the Nazi years reads like one of Paul's letters. It gives practical advice on how life together in Christ can be sustained in families and groups. The role of personal prayer, worship in common, everyday work, and Christian service is treated in simple, almost biblical, words. Life Together is bread for all who are hungry for the real life of Christian fellowship.
| Author | : Walter Brueggemann |
| Publisher | : Authentic |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2020-08-21 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9781842276600 |
"To pursue the matter of "revelation in context," I will address an exceedingly difficult text in the Old Testament, Joshua 11. The reason for taking up this text is to deal with the often asked and troublesome question: What shall we do with all the violence and bloody war that is done in the Old Testament in the name of Yahweh? The question reflects a sense that these texts of violence are at least an embarrassment, are morally repulsive, and are theologically problematic in the Bible, not because they are violent, but because this is violence either in the name of or at the hand of Yahweh." -from chapter 2
| Author | : T.M. Luhrmann |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 466 |
| Release | : 2012-11-13 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0307277275 |
A New York Times Notable Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2012 A bold approach to understanding the American evangelical experience from an anthropological and psychological perspective by one of the country's most prominent anthropologists. Through a series of intimate, illuminating interviews with various members of the Vineyard, an evangelical church with hundreds of congregations across the country, Tanya Luhrmann leaps into the heart of evangelical faith. Combined with scientific research that studies the effect that intensely practiced prayer can have on the mind, When God Talks Back examines how normal, sensible people—from college students to accountants to housewives, all functioning perfectly well within our society—can attest to having the signs and wonders of the supernatural become as quotidian and as ordinary as laundry. Astute, sensitive, and extraordinarily measured in its approach to the interface between science and religion, Luhrmann's book is sure to generate as much conversation as it will praise.
| Author | : Michael B. Hundley |
| Publisher | : Society of Biblical Literature |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9781589839182 |
In this book devoted exclusively to temples and perceptions of the divine presences that inhabit them, Michael B. Hundley focuses on the official religions of the ancient Near East and explores the interface between the human and the divine within temple environs. Hundley identifies common ancient Near Eastern temple systems and examines issues that include what temple structures communicate, how temples were understood to function, temple ideology, the installation of divine presence in a temple, the connection between presence and physical representation, and human service to the deity. Drawing on architectural and spatial theory, ritual theory, theories of language, art history, archaeology, sociocultural anthropology, and comparative studies, Hundley offers a single interpretive lens through which to view temple worship. Features: A close examination of temples in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Hittite Anatolia, and Syria-Palestine An interdisciplinary treatment of architecture, language, ritual, and art A dual focus on how a deity's divine presence connects to space and art and how human service to the deity maintains the deity's active presence
| Author | : Ruth Haley Barton |
| Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2012-04-25 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0830869786 |
Church boards and other Christian leadership teams have long relied on models adapted from the business world. Ruth Haley Barton, president of the Transforming Center, helps teams transition to a much more fitting model—the spiritual community that practices discernment together.
| Author | : Sergio Rijo |
| Publisher | : SERGIO RIJO |
| Total Pages | : 89 |
| Release | : 2023-11-06 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : |
In "The Divine Presence: How to Feel the Presence of God in Your Life," embark on a remarkable journey of faith and spiritual exploration. This illuminating book offers a deep dive into the profound quest to connect with the divine in the midst of our everyday lives. Whether you are seeking a stronger spiritual connection, a sense of inner peace, or a guiding light in times of challenge, this book will inspire and guide you. It delves into the core of spirituality, examining the nature of God, the power of belief, and the practices that foster a sense of divine presence. Through personal stories, practical guidance, and reflections on the mysterious and awe-inspiring aspects of faith, you will discover the transformative potential of living in God's presence. This book isn't confined to one religious tradition; it embraces the universal aspects of spirituality that resonate with people from all walks of life. With chapters that explore prayer, meditation, sacred spaces, scriptures, the role of community, mindfulness, acts of kindness and service, gratitude, and much more, it provides a comprehensive roadmap to deepen your spiritual journey. "The Divine Presence" encourages you to seek ongoing spiritual growth and exploration. It reminds you that your journey doesn't end with the final page; it's just the beginning of a lifelong quest for spiritual connection, understanding, and transformation. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, this book is a source of inspiration, guidance, and solace. It invites you to embrace the mystery of divine presence, to be open to the inexplicable, and to be in awe of the divine that surrounds you. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "The Divine Presence," may you find inner peace, purpose, resilience, and a profound sense of connection with God. This book is your companion on the path to feeling the presence of the divine in your life, reminding you that the transformative power of spirituality is always within your reach.
