Описание: These brief meditations offer invigorating perspectives on the spiritual life in today's world. They are united by two central emphases: They reflect an understanding of God as vulnerable to the choices of creatures and of divine activity in the world as persuasive rather than coercive. And they stress the importance of seeing flourishing religious communities as vulnerable, and thus as inclusive.
Vulnerability and Community examines the nature of religious belief and life, considers the implications of faith for what we do and who we are, explores the nature of community, reflects on the historical presence and activity of the God who is vulnerable, and emphasizes the worth of passionate, and thus vulnerable, delight in God's good creation. It expresses the working-out of a possible vision, not the report of proofs or confident certainties or infallible disclosures: the very focus on vulnerability and contingency that is expressed in the individual meditations underlies the entire book.
This book is designed to present an attractive and realistic understanding of the spiritual life, as a life lived in the face of ambiguity but marked with the potential for enjoyment, growth, and responsible action. Written in a conversational style, it seeks to encourage readers to bring their own stories to bear on the task of living flourishing lives together in God's world.
Автор: Hoffman Edward Joseph Название: Alain Chartier: His Work and Reputation ISBN: 1258591723 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781258591724 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 7164.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: McRae Joan E. Название: Alain Chartier: The Quarrel of the Belle Dame Sans Mercy ISBN: 113898843X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138988439 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7501.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Belle dame sans merci (Beautiful lady with no mercy) (1424) is not readily available in moden English translation elsewhere, making this an essential addition to any library with a medieval literature or French literature collection.
Автор: Chartier Shana Название: Past Lives ISBN: 0692572384 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692572382 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1724.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This is the story of how I died...repeatedly.J has been cursed for all eternity. In her very first life on Earth, she made the mistake of falling in love with her sister's betrothed... and it was all downhill from there. In revolutionary France, J and the other members of Marie Antoinette's court are forced into hiding, desperate to escape a wild uprising out for their blood. From there, she is reincarnated in America in the late 1800s, where she disguises herself as a man in the Confederate army and is surrounded by carnage and blood. In Austria in the 1930s, she became the only hope for her Jewish friends' survival against the Nazi storm. Now, as a 21st century teenager, she faces mountains of extracurricular volunteer work and a ruthless bully all on her quest to get into a competitive college.Talk about a bummer.Beside her in each life, Sebastian finds himself on the wrong side of every battle. Always a soldier, he makes it his mission time and time again to rescue J with the hope that maybe someday they'll get the chance to be together, if only that were possible. They say that everything happens for a reason, but can J and Sebastian find a way to break their curse and finally make a life together?
Автор: Chartier, Gary Название: Public practice, private law ISBN: 1316506088 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781316506080 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5069.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Public Practice, Private Law articulates a conception of marriage as a morally rich and important institution that should be subject to private rather than legislative or judicial ordering. It elaborates a robust understanding of marriage that captures what both different-sex and same-sex couples might see as valuable about their relationships.
Автор: Chartier Gary Название: The Future of Adventism: Theology, Society, Experience ISBN: 069252021X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692520215 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2283.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Future of Adventism offers a stimulating introduction to the cutting edge of Seventh-day Adventist thought. Authored by leading scholars from multiple strands of the Adventist community, the essays that make up this collection are rooted in an understanding of Adventist history and the Christian heritage while simultaneously attuned to vital contemporary issues. Non-dogmatic and reflective, they are designed to prompt ongoing conversation about possible directions Adventist faith and life might take in the new millennium.
"On the basis of this volume, the future of Seventh-day Adventist theology-rather than mere doctrine-looks bright indeed. As these theological thinkers make clear, Seventh-day Adventism has much to contribute to wider conversations on topics like eschatology, anthropology, the doctrine of God, and hope. This volume will serve as an essential touchstone for new generations of Seventh-day Adventist theological thinkers."
-Linn Tonstad, Yale University
"Based on an insightful re-reading of Adventist history and a careful description of current spiritual and existential trends, this collection delineates reasonable and meaningful potential horizons for Adventism. While remaining loyal to our church, these heterogeneous and complementary essays encourage an honest dialogue with the rest of God's world and welcome-with fidelity and clarity, realism and creativity-some pressing questions posed by that world as sources of opportunity for tomorrow."
"On the 150th anniversary of their forbears' Great Disappointment in October 1844, a group of male Seventh-day Adventist scholars gathered at La Sierra University to present and discuss essays that predicted and prescribed the future of Adventist faith and practice in the context of its history. Twenty years later this volume makes those essays available to a wider public. Although a generation of change has significantly altered both Adventism and the world in which its believers live, the historical and theological trajectories mapped in this volume offer unique and revealing insights into the movement's shifting identities. Both insiders and outsiders seeking to understand contemporary Adventism will find much to ponder in this fine volume-both what it does and what it does not include."
-Rennie B. Schoepflin, California State University, Los Angeles
"This volume offers carefully-crafted lectures delivered by some of Adventism's best minds, presenting fascinating evidence that the tradition of affectionate self-critical examination continues in the Church. It supplies some important pieces in the puzzle of Adventist self-understanding, and so aids the community's maturing process. It poses the question which is crucial to the prospering of the Church in the future: Is the Adventist imagination alive and well?"
-Michael Pearson, Newbold College
"This book is exceptional. It will undoubtedly contribute to the future of Adventism as it is received with concern and assessed with sympathy. It examines crucial traditional and present positions with great care. That does not mean all problems are solved. The achievement is that they are here recognized and competently discussed. We have waited for this a very long time. It provides the needed opportunity for honest discussion, inviting participation in the renewal of Adventist theology."
-Edward W. H. Vick, author of From Inspiration to Understanding and Philosophy for Believers
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