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Beyond Legal Positivism: The Moral Authority of Law (Law and Philosophy Library #143)
by Whitley R. KaufmanLegal Positivism has been the dominant school of legal philosophy for much of the last century, despite its many critics. Its central tenet has long been that there is no necessary connection between law and morality. This book provides a broad but clear and jargon-free account of the central objections to the theory and why those objections are sufficient to show that legal positivism is no longer tenable. This includes a broad critique of the purported distinction method of legal positivism, the idea of ‘conceptual analysis,’ as well as a detailed assessment of the most influential of all legal positivist theories, that of H.L.A. Hart. The book also provides a defense of the natural law school, which holds in contrast to legal positivism that the authority of law arises from its intrinsic connection to morality. The author demonstrates that most of the criticism of the natural law school arises from a caricatured account of that doctrine, for instance the idea that it requires substantive theological commitments or particular conceptions of human nature. In contrast, the author presents an account of natural law theory that is grounded in a commitment to moral truth, but not to any theological beliefs. The nature of law can only be understood in terms of its moral function, to provide a clear set of moral rules that are required for a society to function effectively.
Beyond Meaning: A Journey Across Language, Perception and Experience (Perspectives in Pragmatics, Philosophy & Psychology #25)
by Gaetano Fiorin Denis DelfittoNatural languages – idioms such as English and Cantonese, Zulu and Amharic, Basque and Nicaraguan Sign Language – allow their speakers to convey meaning and transmit meaning to one another. But what is meaning exactly? What is this thing that words convey and speakers communicate? Few questions are as elusive as this. Yet, few features are as essential to who we are and what we do as human beings as the capacity to convey meaning through language. In this book, Gaetano Fiorin and Denis Delfitto disclose a notion of linguistic meaning that is structured around three distinct, yet interconnected dimensions: a linguistic dimension, relating meaning to the linguistic forms that convey it; a material dimension, relating meaning to the material and social conditions of its environment; and a psychological dimension, relating meaning to the cognitive lives of its users. By paying special attention to the puzzle surrounding first-person reference – the way speakers exploit language to refer to themselves – and by capitalizing on a number of recent findings in the cognitive sciences, Fiorin and Delfitto develop the original hypothesis that meaningful language shares the same underlying logical and metaphysical structure of sense perception, effectively acting as a system of classification and discrimination at the interface between cognitive agents and their ecologies.
Beyond Point-and-Shoot
by Darrell YoungThere are two types of new photographers: those satisfied with their low-cost point-and-shoot cameras, and those more enthusiastic photographers who recognize the limitations of low-cost equipment and want to improve their pictures. No longer satisfied with simple snapshots, the enthusiast moves up to a more complex digital camera-one with interchangeable lenses and manual controls-to satisfy their artistic urge. Assuming little to no knowledge of photographic terms, techniques, or technology, Beyond Point-And-Shoot is intended to help smooth the transition from photographic newbie to "real" photographer who is experienced, in-control, and passionate about their craft. Author Darrell Young explores various types of interchangeable-lens cameras, focusing on those with larger imaging sensors, such as digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. Learn how to get the most out of your camera's automatic and semi-automatic exposure modes, as well as how to move beyond those modes and take full, manual control of your camera. Watch your photography improve as you discover how to apply important photographic principles, such as depth of field, white balance, and metering. With this newfound knowledge you'll move beyond point-and-shoot and begin taking truly great photographs. Other topics include: Camera types Lenses Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO Metering and shooting controls Lens focal lengths and angles of view The histogram Color spaces Sensors Filters Image file formats Managing digital noise And much more!
Beyond Right and Wrong: The Power of Effective Decision Making for Attorneys and Clients
by Randall KiserThis book guides attorneys and clients through legal decision making. It analyzes 11,306 attorney-client decisions in actual cases and summarizes decades of research regarding judge, jury, litigant and attorney decision making. To explain why many litigation outcomes are suboptimal, the book describes the psychological and institutional factors that impede sound decision making. The roles of attorneys and clients in legal decision making and the legal malpractice and disciplinary consequences of ineffective legal representation also are discussed. To rapidly promote better financial outcomes in civil litigation and to assist attorneys and clients in becoming expert decision makers, the book presents more than 65 ideas, methods and systems for improving personal and group decision making.
Beyond Ritalin:Facts About Medication and Strategies for Helping Children,
by Robyn Freedman SpizmanIn Beyond Ritalin the team that wrote Is Your Child Hyperactive? takes a close look at what medication can and cannot do for those with ADHD, and explains in full detail the behavioral and other strategies that have been developed in the past 15 years to successfully cope with this complex and confusing disorder.
Beyond Sputnik: U.S. Science Policy in the Twenty-First Century
by Tobin L. Smith Jennifer B. Mccormick Homer A. NealScience and technology are responsible for almost every advance in our modern quality of life. Yet science isn''t just about laboratories, telescopes and particle accelerators. Public policy exerts a huge impact on how the scientific community conducts its work. Beyond Sputnikis a comprehensive survey of the field for use as an introductory textbook in courses and a reference guide for legislators, scientists, journalists, and advocates seeking to understand the science policy-making process. Detailed case studies---on topics from cloning and stem cell research to homeland security and science education---offer readers the opportunity to study real instances of policymaking at work. Authors and experts Homer A. Neal, Tobin L. Smith, and Jennifer B. McCormick propose practical ways to implement sound public policy in science and technology and highlight how these policies will guide the results of scientific discovery for years to come. Homer A. Neal is the Samuel A. Goudsmit Distinguished University Professor of Physics, Interim President Emeritus, and Vice President for Research Emeritus at the University of Michigan, and is a former member of the U. S. National Science Board. Tobin L. Smith is Associate Vice President for Federal Relations at the Association of American Universities. He was formerly Assistant Director of the University of Michigan and MIT Washington, DC, offices. Jennifer B. McCormick is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Ethics in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Mayo College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, and is the Associate Director of the Research Ethics Resource, part of the Mayo Clinic''s NIH Clinical Translational Science Award research programs. GO BEYOND SPUTNIK ONLINE--Visitwww. science-policy. netfor the latest news, teaching resources, learning guides, and internship opportunities in the 21st-Century field of science policy. "Beyond Sputnikis a readable, concise, yet remarkably comprehensive introduction to contemporary science policy. It is devoid of ''wonkishness'' yet serves the needs of policymakers and students alike. Because science and technology policy is of central importance in the twenty-first century this accessible volume is a godsend. " ---Charles M. Vest, President of the National Academy of Engineering and Vice Chair of the National Research Council of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering "This highly researched book is a treasure trove for anyone concerned with science policy relating to such challenges as providing energy, preserving the environment, assuring healthcare, creating jobs, and more. " ---Norman Augustine, retired Chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation and recipient of the 2008 Vannevar Bush Award from the National Science Board "Science policy is a subject of growing importance in the United States, yet there has long been a vacuum among textbooks in the field. Beyond Sputnikfills it splendidly and will be greeted with enthusiasm by students and faculty alike. Even those who have practiced the art for years will learn from it. " ---Albert Teich, Director of Science and Policy Programs at the American Association for the Advancement of Science "Homer A. Neal, Tobin L. Smith, and Jennifer B. McCormick have written a landmark work calling for a national effort to restore our nation''s power in the fields of science, energy, and education, as we did in the remarkable year following Sputnik. The next preident should readBeyond Sputnikand accept this call to action as did President Eisenhower. " ---Ambassador David M. Abshire, President of the Center for the Study of the Presidency, Cofounder and Vice Chairman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and President of the Richard Lounsbery Foundation "At last we have a text that tells the story from where A. Hunter Dupree left off; an excellent core text for courses in science and technology policy, DC policymakers, and anyone who needs to get up to speed in the field . . . The book that we have all been waiting for. " ---...
Beyond Tidy: Declutter Your Mind and Discover the Magic of Organized Living
by Annmarie Brogan Marie LimpertThe Top Ways to Declutter, Organize, and Get your Life Back in Place! Are you overwhelmed by clutter and disorganization, or are you already organized but want to take it to the &“next level?&” Either way, you&’re in the right place! Go beyond the tidying effects of Marie Kondo and other professional organizers. Discover not only the best ways to declutter and organize, but also how to create a positive growth mindset that will keep you motivated and solution-focused. Learn to plan for obstacles and stay resilient throughout the organizing process, all while moving through it with self-compassion and a newfound vision of what&’s possible. Included in this easy-to-read handbook are sections that discuss pertinent topics such as: Setting Manageable GoalsSorting Through Your BelongingsCreating AssociationsManaging Your SpaceFinishing the Task!Defining Different Types of ClutterAnd more! Using eight simple but powerful principles coupled with the science of positive psychology, the authors, founders of Organize Me! of NY, LLC, a New York-based organization consulting company, help you to declutter and organize effectively. With an empowering and non-judgmental approach, they demonstrate how organization (and disorganization) impacts our home, relationships, quality of life and overall wellbeing. With this guide, you will discover how each principle saves you time, money, space and energy, giving you more to spend on family and activities you love. There are many reasons why people become disorganized and have cluttered spaces. However, none of them have to stop you from getting your home, your office, or any other aspect of your life sorted out and headed back in the right direction. With these newfound skills, you&’ll be empowered to go &“beyond tidy&” to create a home and life you love!
Beyond the Drug War in Mexico: Human rights, the public sphere and justice (Europa Country Perspectives)
by Wil G. Pansters Benjamin T. Smith Peter WattThis volume aims to go beyond the study of developments within Mexico’s criminal world and their relationship with the state and law enforcement. It focuses instead on the nature and consequences of what we call the ‘totalization of the drug war’, and its projection on other domains which are key to understanding the nature of Mexican democracy. The volume brings together chapters written by distinguished scholars from Mexico and elsewhere who deal with three major questions: what are the main features of and forces behind the persistent militarization of the drug war in Mexico, and what are the main consequences for human rights and the rule of law; what are the consequences of these developments on the public sphere and, more specifically, on the functioning of the press and freedom of expression; and how do ordinary people engage with the effects of violence and insecurity within their communities, and which initiatives and practices of ‘justice from below’ do they develop to counter an increased sense of vulnerability, suffering and impunity?
Beyond the First Draft: The Art of Fiction
by John CaseyFor students and writers alike, a brilliant guide to the craft of writing by the National Book Award-winning author of Spartina. National Book Award winner John Casey is a masterful novelist who is also an inspiring and beloved teacher. In Beyond the First Draft he offers essential and original insights into the art of writing--and rewriting--fiction. Through anecdotes about other writers' methods and habits (as well as his own) and close readings of literature from Aristotle to Zola, the essays in this collection offer "suggestions about things to do, things to think about when your writing has got you lost in the woods." In "Dogma and Anti-dogma" Casey sets out the tried-and-true advice and then comments on when to apply it and when to ignore it. In "What's Funny" he considers the range of comedy from pratfalls to elegant wit. In "In Other Words" he discusses translations and the surprising effects that translating can have on one's native language. In "Mentors" he pays tribute to those who have guided him and other writers. Throughout the fourteen essays there are notes on voice, point of view, structure, and other crucial elements. This book is an invaluable resource for aspiring writers and a revitalizing companion for seasoned ones.
Beyond the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Enhancing Privacy, Improving Health Through Research
by Institute of MedicineIn the realm of health care, privacy protections are needed to preserve patients' dignity and prevent possible harms. Ten years ago, to address these concerns as well as set guidelines for ethical health research, Congress called for a set of federal standards now known as the HIPAA Privacy Rule. In its 2009 report, Beyond the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Enhancing Privacy, Improving Health Through Research, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Health Research and the Privacy of Health Information concludes that the HIPAA Privacy Rule does not protect privacy as well as it should, and that it impedes important health research.
Beyond the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation: From Lethal to Compassionate Conservation (The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series)
by Anja HeisterThe North American Wildlife Conservation Model (NAM) is the driver of a strong anthropocentric stance, which has legalized an ongoing, annual exploitation of hundreds of millions of wild animals, who are killed in the United States through trapping, hunting and other lethal practices. Increasingly, the American public opposes the killing of wild animals for recreation, trophies and profit but has little—if any—knowledge of the Model. The purpose of this book is to empower the public with knowledge about the NAM’s insufficiencies and to help expedite the shift from lethal to compassionate conservation, an endeavour urgently needed particularly under the threats of climate change, human population growth and accelerating plant and animal species extinctions.With a focus on trapping, this book exposes the NAM's belief in human supremacy and its consequences for wild animals and their ecosystems, the same value that is driving the ongoing global destruction of nature and accelerating species extinction. Motivated by a deep concern for wild animals who suffer and whose lives are extinguished each year by 'sportsmen and women', this book exposes the violent treatment of wild animals inherent in governmental-promoted hunting and trapping programs, while emphasizing the importance of empathy and compassion for other animals in conservation and in our lives.
Beyond the Present and the Particular (International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 2): A Theory of Liberal Education
by Charles H. BaileyCharles Bailey advances a modern characterization and justification of liberal education and defends such a view of liberal education against contemporary challenges. The book will be of special value to those guiding educational policy, designing curricula and reflecting on their own teaching practice. An introductory part of the book describes the need for justification and the special nature of liberal education as compared with other characterizations of education in utilitarian terms. The author offers a positive account of the content of liberal education, after a consideration and critique of the work of Paul Hirst, Philip Phenix and John White and follows this with an account of teacher strategy, attitude and methodology appropriate to liberal education. The final part of the book describes contemporary trends and challenges to the idea of liberal education and shows how they fail to provide a coherent alternative to liberal education as a basis for universal compulsory education.
Beyond the Sage on the Stage: Communicating Science and Contemporary Issues Effectively
by S. L. SeethalerCommunication failures are ubiquitous. Exacerbating the situation, much communication advice is superficial, and the vast research base that should inform best practices in communication is difficult to navigate. Beyond the Sage on the Stage translates lessons from carefully documented scholarship into lucid prose with meaningful examples that illustrate readily applicable communication strategies. This user-friendly guide provides a unique cross-disciplinary approach to developing the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to achieve evolving communication goals. Topics include optimizing language and visuals, designing comparisons, composing logic stories, conveying authenticity, clarifying data and uncertainty, supporting reasoning and decision-making, avoiding backfires, reading body language, and cultivating empathy. The book is constructed with a clear progression of logic based on a proven educational framework and provides guidance for communication about both uncontroversial and controversial topics. Demonstrating how commonly dispensed communication advice is often counterproductive, Beyond the Sage on the Stage is an innovative toolkit for being understood, fostering trust and genuine connection, and building a foundation for more effective, inclusive communication.
Bharat Ki Rajvyavastha - 7th edition: भारत की राजव्यवस्था - 7वां संस्करण
by M. Laxmikanthभारत की राजव्यवस्था पुस्तक का सातवां संस्करण एम. लक्ष्मीकांत द्वारा लिखा गया है और सिविल सेवा परीक्षाओं की तैयारी के लिए एक अनिवार्य पुस्तक मानी जाती है। यह पुस्तक भारतीय संविधान, राजनीतिक ढांचे, और प्रशासनिक प्रणाली पर विस्तृत जानकारी प्रदान करती है। इसमें ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि से लेकर समकालीन संवैधानिक संशोधनों, सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के निर्णयों और हालिया संवैधानिक मुद्दों तक का समावेश है। पुस्तक में भारतीय राजव्यवस्था के विभिन्न पहलुओं को सरल और संगठित रूप में प्रस्तुत किया गया है, जैसे मूल अधिकार, मूल कर्तव्य, नीति निदेशक तत्व, केंद्र-राज्य संबंध, संघीय व्यवस्था, पंचायती राज, और चुनाव प्रक्रिया। इसके अलावा, पुस्तक में द्विसदनीय विधायिका, न्यायपालिका की भूमिका, और भारत की विविधतापूर्ण लोकतांत्रिक प्रणाली का भी विस्तार से वर्णन है। इस संस्करण में 12 नए अध्याय और 1 परिशिष्ट जोड़े गए हैं, जो इसे और समृद्ध और अद्यतन बनाते हैं। साथ ही, 2020-2023 के प्रारंभिक और मुख्य परीक्षा के प्रश्नों को भी शामिल किया गया है। पुस्तक के लेखक ने इसे अध्ययन के लिए उपयोगी बनाने के लिए तालिकाओं और सारिणियों का भी इस्तेमाल किया है। यह पुस्तक न केवल सिविल सेवा परीक्षाओं के लिए बल्कि राजनीति विज्ञान, समाजशास्त्र, और सार्वजनिक प्रशासन के छात्रों के लिए भी अत्यंत उपयोगी है। यह पुस्तक भारत के संवैधानिक विकास और उसके व्यावहारिक कार्यान्वयन को समझने में मदद करती है।
Bharat Ki Videsh Niti (Competitive Exam): भारत की विदेश नीति
by Vijay Kumar Bhatiyaवर्तमान पुस्तक भारतीय विदेश नीति पाठ्यक्रम के लिए दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के छात्रों की महसूस की गई जरूरत का परिणाम है। भारतीय विदेश नीति की किताब विशेष रूप से MA और BA (ऑनर्स) पॉलिटिकल साइंस के छात्रों के लिए CBCS सिलेबस और BA (ऑनर्स) पॉलिटिकल साइंस स्कूल ऑफ ओपन लर्निंग दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के छात्रों के लिए है। पुस्तक इग्नू के छात्रों के लिए भी उपयोगी है, विशेष रूप से भारत और विश्व के राजनीति विज्ञान के पेपर के लिए और क्षेत्र अध्ययन कार्यक्रम के छात्रों के लिए भी फायदेमंद होगी। पुस्तक घरेलू स्रोतों के बुनियादी मुद्दों और भारत की विदेश नीति की उत्पत्ति, विकास और अभ्यास पर संरचनात्मक विश्लेषण से संबंधित है। पुस्तक के सभी अध्याय अच्छी तरह से लिखा है। पुस्तक में सभी समकालीन मुद्दों को शामिल किया गया है इस पुस्तक में भारत अमेरिका संबंधों, भारत रूस संबंधों, भारत चीन संबंधों आदि जैसे विषयों को शामिल किया गया है। यह पुस्तक अनुसंधान और शिक्षण के बहुत उपयोगी है।
Bharatha Samvidhana Mattu Rajakeeya: ಭಾರತ ಸಂವಿಧಾನ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜಕೀಯ (ಪರಿಷ್ಕೃತ 19 ನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ)
by Dr Gangadhara P. Sಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕವು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಾತ್ಮಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಉಪಯುಕ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023: Criminal Law-2
by P. Jaganathan Usha JaganathanThe book provides a comprehensive analysis of India's newly introduced Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. It covers critical aspects of criminal procedure, investigation, trials, and sentencing, integrating technological advancements and time-bound remedies for a more efficient justice system. Additionally, the book explores the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, amended in 2021, focusing on rehabilitation and child protection. The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 is also examined, highlighting reformative justice for first-time offenders. Designed for law students, educators, and legal practitioners, this updated edition provides case laws, exam-oriented notes, and simplified explanations to enhance legal understanding.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Criminal Law 1
by P. Jaganathan Usha Jaganathan J. P. ArjunThe book Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 – Criminal Law 1 by P. Jaganathan and team is a comprehensive and student-friendly guide to the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which replaces the Indian Penal Code of 1860. Tailored for LLB students and legal practitioners, the book simplifies complex legal principles using lucid language and includes model questions, solved problems, and recent case law for practical understanding. It covers the full syllabus of various universities and integrates updates on modern legal challenges such as cybercrime, terrorism, and gender neutrality. Divided into thematic units, it explores general principles of crime, offences against the human body and property, and offences against the state, ensuring readers grasp both theoretical concepts and practical applications under the reformed criminal justice framework of India.
Bhatnagar’s Advanced English Essays For IAS And Other examinations - Competitive Exams
by L. Jaikishan DasBhatnagar’s Advanced English Essays is a comprehensive guide for aspirants of competitive exams like the I.A.S., offering model essays that blend intellectual depth with literary elegance. The collection spans a wide range of themes, including politics, democracy, war, peace, science, education, literature, and current affairs, aiming to cultivate clear thinking and expressive writing in candidates. The essays avoid excessive scholarship or superficiality, instead striving for balance, substance, and structure. Each essay is crafted to demonstrate how complex issues can be explored with clarity, moral insight, and stylistic finesse. This revised and enlarged edition also includes literary essays addressing modern English literature, making it a valuable resource for postgraduate students as well. The author emphasizes the dual importance of thought content and its artistic presentation, highlighting that good essays are not only informative but also engaging in form. Overall, the book serves both as a training tool for developing essay-writing skills and as a reflection on significant social, political, and philosophical issues.
Bible 101: From Genesis and Psalms to the Gospels and Revelation, Your Guide to the Old and New Testaments (Adams 101)
by Dr. Edward D. Gravely Dr. Peter Link Jr.A comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to the ins and outs of the Old and New Testaments.Get a crash course in the most beloved book of all time—the bible. Simplifying the words and concepts of the bible doesn&’t have to be an overwhelming undertaking. From Exodus to the prophets and the psalms and revelation, Bible 101 gives you a basic overview of every part of this important book. Written in easy-to-understand language, Bible 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that appear in the New and Old Testaments. No matter what your familiarity with the bible is currently, Bible 101 can help you understand the word of God.
Bible Answers for Almost All Your Questions
by Elmer TownsWhy is cloning wrong? Does the Bible say a divorced person can remarry? Can angels sin? Is body piercing wrong? Can demons read our thoughts? Dr. Elmer Towns, author of over 80 books and Dean of Liberty University's School of Religion, answers these and many other questions you have wondered about.Written for the new Christian too embarrassed to ask, and for the long-time Christian who still has unanswered questions, this one-volume, indexed resource provides the kind of responses your own pastor would give as you're shaking hands after the Sunday morning sermon-short, knowledgeable, and to the point. Topics covered include: PoliticsThe Bible,The Holy Spirit,and AngelsCreationDemons and the Devil·God's NamesPrayer, Salvation, and SinIf you have questions-and who doesn't-Bible Answers for Almost All Your Questions is an essential resource.
Bible Babel: Making Sense of the Most Talked About Book of All Time
by Kristin Swenson&“Wide-ranging, objectively factual and written for the common reader . . . a kind of &‘Jesus Christ Superstar&’ approach to the sacred. . . . solid, readable.&” —Michael Dirda, The Washington PostBible Babel is a lively, humorous, and very readable introduction to the Bible—what&’s in it, where it comes from, and how it is used in our culture today. If you&’ve ever wondered about the origin of the Christian fish symbol; the history of the Good Book; how the Bible weighs in on contemporary political issues; or even the biblical source of pop-culture references in WALL-E or Battlestar Galactica, then this is the book for you. Bible Babel is a perfect primer for anyone interested in the Bible—secular and believing alike. &“Kristin Swenson offers a confident, well-paced, well-informed, and accessible guide to Bible basics and biblical literacy.&” —Walter Brueggemann, author of An Unsettling God: The Heart of the Hebrew Bible &“Finally, a book on the Bible for the rest of us! . . . Who said a book on the Good Book can&’t be brave, smart, and fun?&” —Stephen Prothero, author of Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know―and Doesn't &“Bible Babel is a breath of fresh air. . . . Kristin Swenson&’s writing is brisk and lively.&” —Robert Alter, author of The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary &“Swenson successfully shows why, in spite of all its difficulties, the Bible remains a thought-provoking and infinite source of inspiration and debate for all kinds of people.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Ms. Swensen combines meticulous scholarship with an original eye and a sense of fun.&” —Washington Times
Bible Doctrine Workbook: Study Questions and Practical Exercises for Learning the Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith
by Wayne A. Grudem Erik Thoennes Brianna SmithDeepen Your Comprehension of Life's Most Important Theological Questions.How do we know the Bible is God's Word? What is sin and where did it come from? How is Jesus fully God and fully man? What are spiritual gifts? When and how will Christ return? If you've asked questions like these, then systematic theology is no abstract term. It's an approach to finding answers every Christian needs to know.The Bible Doctrine Workbook accompanies Wayne Grudem's highly regarded Bible Doctrine, Second Edition. Following the textbook's structure, the Workbook features review material and exercises for every chapter, and all major areas of Christian doctrine are covered, including the Word of God, Humanity, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the Future.Sections in each workbook chapter include:Opening Prayer: oriented around the content of the chapter to help prepare reader&’s hearts as they get ready to study and reflect.Chapter Review: questions to help the reader identify and interact with key concepts.Thinking Critically: questions for readers to consider on how the content should influence their beliefs and actions.Personal Engagement: practical application questions that connect theology to daily life. The Workbook maintains the clear writing, friendly tone, and frequent applications to life found in the textbook. Students will benefit from this hands-on engagement with the important teachings in Bible Doctrine.
Bible Doctrine, Second Edition: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith
by Wayne A. GrudemExplore Answers to Life's Most Important Theological Questions. Over 175,000 Copies Sold!How do we know the Bible is God's Word? What is sin and where did it come from? How is Jesus fully God and fully man? What are spiritual gifts? When and how will Christ return?If you've asked questions like these, then systematic theology is no abstract term. It's an approach to finding answers every Christian needs to know. The second edition of Bible Doctrine takes a widely used upper-level textbook on systematic theology and makes it accessible. Abridged from the second edition of Wayne Grudem's award-winning Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine covers the same essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key topics:The Doctrine of the Word of GodThe Doctrine of GodThe Doctrine of ManThe Doctrine of ChristThe Doctrine of the Application of RedemptionThe Doctrine of the ChurchThe Doctrine of the Future.You don't need to have had several years of Bible college or seminary training to reap the benefits of Bible Doctrine. It's easy to understand and packed with biblical answers to your most pressing theological questions.This new edition is 144 pages longer than the first edition and now includes:New, thoughtful critiques of open theism, the new perspective on Paul, Molinism (or "middle knowledge"), "Free Grace" theology, and the preterist view of Christ's second comingCompletely revised, stronger chapter on the clarity of ScriptureCompletely revised, stronger chapter on creation and evolution. New discussion of how biblical inerrancy applies to some specific "problem verses" in the GospelsAdditional material respectfully explaining evangelical Protestant differences with Roman Catholicism (with extensive interaction with the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church), Protestant liberalism, and MormonismCompletely updated bibliographiesAll Scripture quotations updated from RSV to ESVAn explanation of why monogenes in John 3:16 and elsewhere should be translated as "only begotten" rather than merely "only"An extensive discussion on the eternal submission of the Son to the FatherA discussion of recent criticisms of the penal substitutionary view of the atonementNumerous other updates and corrections that have be prompted by letters and emails from people around the world and by interaction with the students Wayne has taught over the last 26 years both at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and at Phoenix Seminary
Bible Prayers to Guide Your Life: Drawing Closer to God Through Prayer
by Jack CountrymanFind prayers and scripture to guide you through any season of life---the good, the bad, and the plain ordinary.Sometimes your life feels like it is full of amazing blessings, sometimes your life feels like it is plagued with endless setbacks, and sometimes your life is just...mundane. Regardless of what season of life you are in, there are times when you want to pray but don't know what to say.Bible Prayers to Guide Your Life includes prayers from Abraham, Mary, Jesus, Elijah, Hannah, and a host of other biblical characters who cried out to God in need, obedience, and praise--showing you an example of how to do the same. This book of topically organized scripture offers prayers straight from the Bible that will equip you with the tools you need to guide your life each day. With scripture on topics such as prayer promises, preparation for prayer, and attitude and conditions for prayer, you will find what God's Word reveals about prayer.As you pray words straight from the Bible, you will discover more about:God's power to answer us when we call to HimEffective strategies for preparing your mind and heart for prayerClaiming God's promises for healing and protectionReceiving comfort through the PsalmsDrawing closer to God through thanksgiving and praise Bible Prayers to Guide Your Life will help you open your mind and heart to God&’s Word and will show you how much God wants you to communicate with Him through prayer. Immersing yourself in these biblical prayers will equip you to navigate any season of life as you are reminded that God loves to hear the questions of your mind, the words of your mouth, and the cries of your heart.