Описание: God and Difference interlaces Christian theology with queer and feminist theory for both critical and constructive ends. Linn Marie Tonstad uses queer theory to show certain failures of Christian thinking about God, gender, and sexuality. She employs queer theory to dissect trinitarian discourse and the resonances found in contemporary Christian thought between sexual difference and difference within the trinity. Tonstad critiques a broad swath of prominent Christian theologians who either use queer theory in their work or affirm the validity of same-sex relationships, arguing that their work inadvertently promotes gendered hierarchy. This volume contributes to central debates in Christianity over divine and human personhood, gendered relationality, and the trinity, and provides original accounts of God, sexual difference, and Christian community that are both theologically rich and thoroughly queer.
Автор: Hiemstra Stephen Wayne Название: Living in Christ: Character, Community, and Leadership ISBN: 1942199260 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781942199267 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3702.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Our journey in Christian ethics starts with God in whose image we are created. Creation begins with birth and continues as we mature. Our character matures, shaped by the example of Christ under the mentorship of the Holy Spirit through the family and the church. Christian leaders reach full maturity once they able to mentor others--we are blessed to be a blessing.
Living in Christ focuses on explaining, not justifying, Christian ethics. At a time and in a place where people scoff at developing a theological understanding of their faith and refuse to teach Christian morality, ethics is almost a lost art. At the heart of the ethical dilemma is a tension between theological principles that can only be resolved the guidance of the Holy Spirit. For example, how do you practice forgiveness for sinners who refuse to confess their sin and force you to bear its consequences? In this context, ethics is less a philosophical discipline that a recognition of our own limitations as Christians and the need for divine intervention.
Ethical thought and action always involve interpretation under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is thus ironic that a book on Christian living should have an outward focus on God rather than an inward focus on what to do and not do. This interpretative element colors how we view character formation, the community of faith, leadership, and the many special issues that arise in daily life.
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What People are Saying:
Many who are not followers of Jesus may believe and act in accordance with what Dr. Hiemstra has written without the summon bonum, which characterizes our life in Christ.
Rollin A. Van Broekhoven, JD, LLM, DPhil, DLitt.
In a world where ethics and morality within the church are continuously being challenged and redefined by human thought and reason, it is refreshing to see a book that, in simple terms, provides a clear framework for recognizing genuine biblical leadership.
Eric Teitelman, Author and Pastor
Touchstone for our own personal ethical reflection.
Aaron Gordon, Pastor
Stephen W. Hiemstra (MDiv Phd) is a Slave of Christ, husband, father, volunteer pastor, writer, and speaker.
Описание: ALPHABET OF FAITH explores what it means to live a life of faith and spirit in the 21st century in the context of Jesus commandment to love one another. Weaving together faith and culture, this breath-taking book explores what it means to live a life of faith and spirit in the 21st century. It brings together 26 words -- such as energy, justice, liminal space, and X marks the spot -- that reflect the challenges and joys of living in our beautiful but broken and often brutal world. It is unwaveringly contemporary, progressive, and thought-provoking. The pieces are written for those who say they are spiritual but not religious, for people who are or may be familiar with church but perhaps dont attend anymore, for those who know Jesus and his teachings and are familiar with the Bible, even if they havent opened it in a while. Ultimately, these 26 words are for questioners and doubters who believe in kindness, mercy, and justice, as well as in science, and who seek a spiritual path that is inclusive and welcoming of conversation and transformation.
Название: The Indecent Theologies of Marcella Althaus-Reid ISBN: 0367501910 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367501914 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6583.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book celebrates the legacy of theologian Marcella Althaus-Reid (1952-2009), and her particular influence in Asia and South America.
Автор: Jacobs Название: The Art of Living Foundation ISBN: 1138053392 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138053397 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6583.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Hindu-derived meditation movement, The Art of Living (AOL), founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bangalore, has grown into a global organization which claims presence in more than 150 countries. Stephen Jacobs presents the first comprehensive study of AOL as an important transnational movement and an alternative global spirituality. Exploring the nature and characteristics of spirituality in the contemporary global context, Jacobs considers whether alternative spiritualities are primarily concerned with individual wellbeing and can simply be regarded as another consumer product. The book concludes that involvement in movements such as AOL is not necessarily narcissistic but can foster a sense of community and inspire altruistic activity.
Автор: Paul K. Moser Название: The God Relationship: The Ethics for Inquiry about the Divine ISBN: 1316646807 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781316646809 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 6019.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book will benefit anyone interested in inquiry about God. It introduces readers to the ethics for inquiry about God in connection with the following topics: the God relationship, faith`s trial with God, seeking hidden evidence of God, wisdom and life`s meaning from God, and defending faith in God.
Автор: Atkins Gaius Glenn Название: Modern Religious Cults and Movements (Routledge Revivals) ISBN: 1138779687 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138779686 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6123.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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First published in 1923, this title explores the schools of religious thought and practice that sprung up towards the end of the nineteenth century and at the start of the twentieth: sects, mystics and spiritualists, theological sciences and scientific theologies, personal philosophies, and a huge range of new trajectories of thought within the established forms of Western European Christianity.
In particular, the author explores the numerous ways in which 'Eastern' religious traditions, or at least spiritual patterns deriving inspiration from the Orient, gained a foothold among seekers in the West at a time of optimism and belief in progress.
Автор: John S. Dunne Название: Circle Dance of Time, The ISBN: 026802605X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780268026059 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 3773.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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There is nothing wiser than the circle, Rilke says in his Stories of God. John Dunne's new book explores the wisdom of the circle. He uses the metaphor of the circle dance, a folk dance in which the women form an inner circle, holding hands and moving clockwise; the men form an outer circle, moving counterclockwise. When the music stops the person opposite you is your partner for the next dance. Dunne interprets the circle as the great circle of life and light and love that comes from God and returns to God. Dunne emphasizes the far point on the circle, farthest away from God, and uses that to discuss the difficulties of our secular age. In the individual life, the far point is a dark night of the soul. Yet Dunne sees that far point of loneliness and darkness as a point as well, marking the return to love and light. So the theme of the book is like the words of an old Bedouin to Lawrence of Arabia, "The love is from God, and of God, and towards God." The book concludes with the words of twenty-one "Circle Songs," composed by the author.
The forgotten truths of Celtic Christianity provide a portal into a spiritual way of experiencing the world.
The Celtic Christians beheld the world around them and perceived the divine life of God as upholding every aspect of the material universe. Their prayers and poems, their liturgies and theological interpretations give Christians a sense of faith that is confident in a merciful and infinitely creative, healing God.
In this introduction to Celtic Christian spirituality, Mary Earle presents primary texts from the Celtic Christian tradition--selections from the works of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland. These essential writings direct humanity to read the book of creation as well as the Bible, and call us to remember that "matter matters." Earle's engaging facing-page commentary explores how faithful Christians and spiritual seekers can take inspiration from this lively tradition's ways of embodying and living the gospel. Topics include:
Creation
Daily life and work
Incarnation
Pilgrimage
Blessing
Social justice
Prayer
Автор: Stieglitz Gil Название: Developing a Christian Worldview ISBN: 0990964191 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780990964193 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3125.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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A study on the 10 super truths that are being ignored by our modern world and the modern church.
Since ancient times, the Christian worldview has allowed millions of people to make sense of the world and their place in it. This worldview has brought freedom, meaning, and a release from tyranny everywhere it has traversed over the last 2,000 years. Since the death of Jesus Christ, all Christians have held onto 10 "super truths" that are being neglected in our modern world and even in the modern church. But understanding these truths connect us deeply to God and strengthen our faith significantly, so we can endure the attacks on faith.
Developing a Christian Worldview is a study guide done in a practical, workbook format designed to give the reader the ability to work through key biblical passages in the Scriptures in order to explore, perceive, and grasp the 10 super truths of the Christian worldview.
Who this book is for:
Anyone ready to go deep with God
Anyone ready to understand their Christian faith at a deeper level.
Anyone curious about the Christian worldview and aren't afraid to dig deep.
Anyone who wants to make an impact in today's world against the fight for faith.
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