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The Gay Agenda
by Dr Ronnie FloydThe Gay Agenda: It's Dividing the Family, the Church, and a Nation is a bold defense of traditional marriage and the authority of Scripture relating to these controversial issues both in the Church and in families across the nation. As same-sex "unions" and court challenges to the bans on these unions sweep the country, reasoned voices from the Church are needed. Now, one has emerged to expose the agenda that the homosexual lobby is trying to impose on society. Can we still love people in this lifestyle, but hate the sin? Does the Bible say anything about gay clergy? What impact is this agenda having on the traditional American family? What impact will this agenda have on our nation? What about activist judges and the proposed marriage amendment? Dr. Ronnie W. Floyd tackles the problems confronting the traditional family with this issue - in schools, the workplace, the church, and even within your home. Revealing the progress the gay agenda has already made, Dr. Floyd also examines the legal background and challenges dominating media reports almost daily. Floyd highlights why Christians need to be aware of this issue and its assault upon the faith, as well as showing from Scripture that the homosexual lifestyle is definitely at odds with God's plan for the family. With a balanced, methodical, and loving manner, Floyd issues an urgent call to pastors, parents, and educators: passive response won't work - only prayer and engagement with the issues will be effective.
Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith
by Eve TushnetIn this first book from an openly lesbian and celibate Catholic, widely published writer and blogger Eve Tushnet recounts her spiritual and intellectual journey from atheism to faithful Catholicism and shows how gay Catholics can love and be loved while adhering to Church teaching.
Gay and Lesbian Theologies: Repetitions with Critical Difference
by Elizabeth StuartGay and lesbian theology has been one of the most distinctive voices to have emerged in Christian theology in the last 30 years. It has placed lesbian and gay experience at the heart of the theological process. Elizabeth Stuart, one of the most prominent theologians in this field, presents the first critical survey of gay and lesbian theology arguing that its emergence was nothing short of miraculous. Gay and lesbian theologians managed to take a dominant Christian discourse which rendered them sinful, sick and harmful to the common good and transform it into a theology which argued that a person’s sexuality provided the point of contact between God and themselves. Stuart argues that, miraculous though this was, gay and lesbian theology has revealed itself to be 'bankrupt' - incapable of providing universally convincing reasons for the inclusion of lesbian and gay people and their relationships in the Church and unable to deal with the defining experience of lesbian and gay communities in the late twentieth-century - AIDS. Stuart concludes that lesbian and gay people and their opponents in the Church have too easily bought into modern constructions of sexual identity and cut themselves off from a Christian tradition which is far more ’queer’ in that it refuses to accept the stability of gender and sexual desire. Stuart argues that the only way out of the current deadlock on the issue of homosexuality in the Churches is for both sides to embrace this ancient queer tradition - a Christian tradition which teaches that in the end gender and sexual identities have no ultimate importance.
Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct: Breaking the Silence
by Donald Boisvert Robert Goss“Why did it take 30 years for American bishops to listen to the victims of Catholic clerical abuse?” Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct: Breaking the Silence is a compelling indictment of Roman Catholic teachings on homosexuality and sexuality. Inspired by The Silence of Sodom: Homosexuality in Modern Catholicism, Mark Jordan’s controversial examination of homoeroticism in American Catholic culture, this groundbreaking book examines how the current crisis of clerical abuse affects and stigmatizes gay priests living in a climate of hysteria and condemnation. The book’s contributors, an eclectic mix of scholars and clerics, question whether the church can survive centuries of secrets and scandals. In the wake of very real concerns about a possible inquisition launched by the Catholic Church against its gay members, Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct continues the efforts of the Gay Men’s Issues in Religion Group of the American Academy of Religion to honor the work of Mark Jordan, who contributes his thoughts on the issues raised by the book. A panel of former Jesuits, a former seminarian with the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, a Dominican, a Franciscan, and several feminist authors present different perspectives on gay priests, clerical/ecclesial misogyny, games of power and abuse, and religious scapegoating, writing with eloquence and pain, a great deal of pride, and a touch of justifiable divine righteousness. Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct includes:“Celibate Men, Ambivalent Saints, and Games of Desire”, “A Call to Liberation of Gay Catholic Clergy”, “Speaking Loud or Shutting Up: The Homosexual-type Problem”, “Those Troubling Gay Priests”, “Catholicism and a Crisis of Intimate Relations” and much more! Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct: Breaking the Silence is an invaluable resource for academics, members of the clergy, seminarians, chaplains and counselors, and anyone interested in homosexuality and religion.
Gay Conversations with God: Straight Talk on Fanatics, Fags and the God Who Loves Us All
by James Alexander LangteauxRepresenting a first in gay and Christian publishing, this provocative book presents a complete reversal of thought and action, contending that God loves homosexuals without attempting to refute scripture references. The study confronts its subject with a quirky sense of humor in the spirit of the "bedtime story," providing a rare evangelical Christian volume addressed directly to the gay community. Unorthodox in its presentation, this guide speaks the language of those who may feel abandoned, condemned, and damned while avoiding reinterpretations of scriptural passages, making the gospel accessible to a younger, free-spirited generation. Spearheading a volatile topic with candor and grace, this consideration reframes the never-ending question, Is homosexuality a sin? and instead asks the gay community for a cease-fire-to forgive, love, and help put a stop to a cultural war being waged in the world.
Gay Girl Prayers
by Emily AustinA collection of poetry reclaiming Catholic prayers and biblical passages to empower girls, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The extreme level of sass in Emily Austin’s Gay Girl Prayers does not mean that this collection is irreverent. On the contrary, in rewriting Bible verses to affirm and uplift queer, feminist, and trans realities, Austin invites readers into a giddy celebration of difference and a tender appreciation for the lives and perspectives of “strange women.” Packed with zingy one liners, sexual innuendo, self-respect, U-Hauling, and painfully earnest declarations of love, this is gayness at its best, harnessed to a higher purpose and ready to fight the powers that be.
Gay on God's Campus: Mobilizing for LGBT Equality at Christian Colleges and Universities
by Jonathan S. ColeyAlthough the LGBT movement has made rapid gains in the United States, LGBT people continue to face discrimination in faith communities. In this book, sociologist Jonathan S. Coley documents why and how student activists mobilize for greater inclusion at Christian colleges and universities. Drawing on interviews with student activists at a range of Christian institutions of higher learning, Coley shows that students, initially drawn to activism because of their own political, religious, or LGBT identities, are forming direct action groups that transform university policies, educational groups that open up campus dialogue, and solidarity groups that facilitate their members' personal growth. He also shows how these LGBT activists apply their skills and values after graduation in subsequent political campaigns, careers, and family lives, potentially serving as change agents in their faith communities for years to come. Coley's findings shed light on a new frontier of LGBT activism and challenge prevailing wisdom about the characteristics of activists, the purpose of activist groups, and ultimately the nature of activism itself. For more information about this project's research methodology and theoretical grounding, please visit http://jonathancoley.com/book
The Gay Preacher's Wife: How My Gay Husband Deconstructed My Life and Reconstructed My Faith
by Lydia MeredithThe deeply personal memoir of Lydia Meredith, a woman who spent almost thirty years married to a preacher—only to have her husband leave her for a man—and how her life becomes a testimony of tolerance and a theology of love and acceptance.After being married to Reverend Dennis A. Meredith for almost thirty years, Lydia Meredith discovers a shocking truth: the love of her life left her for a man. Now, Lydia opens up for the first time about how that revelation shattered her world—and strengthened her faith. With her life turned upside down, Lydia struggled to put the pieces of her broken heart back together and that led her to pursue understanding through an accredited theological education. She wanted a way to put her family back together and she found Jesus&’ ministry and teachings were &“actually&” about teaching tolerance and love for people who are labeled different. Candid, honest, and incredibly touching, Lydia Meredith shows that faith and perseverance can get you through any challenge life throws your way.
¿Gay y cristiano?: Respuestas con AMOR y VERDAD a las preguntas acerca de la HOMOSEXUALIDAD
by Michael BrownRespuestas a las preguntas difíciles acerca de la homosexualidad y las iglesia con AMOR y VERDAD. ¿Cómo deben responder los cristianos a quienes llevan un estilo de vida gay pero que afirman que aman profundamente al Señor? ¿Cómo les respondemos cuando dicen que la ley más importante es el amor y que este nos obliga a aceptarlos tal como son? ¿Qué hacemos con el argumento de que las leyes del Antiguo Testamento ya no son válidas? ¿Gay y cristiano? responde a estas y otras preguntas con una perspectiva y un conocimiento bíblicos, ofreciendo una guía útil para todos los cristianos que tienen amigos o miembros de la familia que son gays o luchan con su propia sexualidad. No hay duda de que la homosexualidad se ha convertido en un gran problema moral y espiritual para la iglesia en esta generación. Pero, ¿qué piensa Dios sobre este asunto? ¿Qué está escrito en su Palabra? ¿Qué querría Jesús que hiciéramos? Con amor, misericordia y sin diluir la verdad de la Escritura, Michael Brown le guía a través de diversos debates, argumentos y puntos de vista para que llegue a una conclusión compasiva, franca y cimentada en la Palabra de Dios.
Gaza Faces History
by Enzo TraversoIn this urgent, insightful essay, a respected historian places the Israeli-Palestinian war in context, challenging Western attitudes about the region.Is the destruction of Gaza only a consequence of the October 7, 2023 attack, or is it also the outcome of a long process of dispossession and eradication? Do Palestinians have the right to resist the occupation? Is talking about genocide anti-Semitism? Enzo Traverso goes to the root of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict by calling history into question and offers a critical interpretation that overturns the one-sided perspective from which we have become accustomed to observing what is happening in Gaza.Israel is usually described as a democratic island in the middle of an obscurantist ocean, and Hamas as a movement inspired by bloodthirsty fanaticism. The destruction of Gaza is reminiscent of the golden age of colonialism, when the West perpetrated genocides in Asia and Africa in the name of its civilizing mission. Its essential assumptions remain the same: civilization versus barbarism, progress versus intolerance. Alongside the ritual statements about Israel&’s right to defend itself, no one ever mentions the Palestinians&’ right to resist decades-long aggression. But if a genocidal war is unleashed in the name of fighting anti-Semitism, it is our own ethical values and political norms that are tarnished: the assumptions of our moral conscience—the distinction between oppressor and oppressed, perpetrators and victims—risk being turned upside down. The October 7 attack was terrifying, but it must be analyzed and not just condemned. And we must do so by summoning all the critical tools of historical research. Should the war in Gaza end in a second Nakba, Israel&’s legitimacy will be permanently compromised. In that case, neither American weapons nor Western media, nor the distorted and outraged memory of the Holocaust will be able to redeem it.
Gazing Through a Prism Darkly: Reflections on Merold Westphal's Hermeneutical Epistemology
by B. Keith PuttMerold Westphal has been in the foremost ranks of philosophers who proclaim a new postsecular philosophy. By articulating an epistemology sensitive to the realities of cognitive finitude and moral weakness, he defends a wisdom that begins in both humility and commitment, one that always confesses that human beings can encounter meaning and truth only as human beings, never as gods. The present volume focuses on this wisdom of humility that characterizes Westphal's thought and explores how that wisdom, expressed through the redemptive dynamic of doubt, can contribute to developing a postsecular apologetic for faith. This book can function both as an accessible introduction to Westphal for those who have not read him extensively and also as an informed critical appreciation and extension of his work for those who are more experienced readers.
The GCC Banking Sector: Topography and Analysis
by Abdullah Al-Hassan May Khamis Nada OulidiA report from the International Monetary Fund.
The GCHQ Puzzle Book: Perfect for anyone who likes a good headscratcher
by GCHQSharpen your mind to beat the smartest brains in Britain with the original official GCHQ puzzle bookWould GCHQ recruit you? Pit your wits against the people who cracked Enigma in the official puzzle book from Britain's top secret intelligence and security organisationOver the years, their codebreakers have helped keep our country safe, from the Bletchley Park breakthroughs of WWII to the modern-day threat of cyber attack. So it comes as no surprise that, even in their time off, the staff at GCHQ love a good puzzle.Whether they're recruiting new staff or challenging each other to the toughest Christmas quizzes and treasure hunts imaginable, puzzles are at the heart of what GCHQ does. Now they're opening up their archives of decades' worth of codes, puzzles and challenges for everyone to try.In this book you will find:- Tips on how to get into the mindset of a codebreaker- Puzzles ranging in difficulty from easy to brain-bending- A competition section where we search for Britain's smartest puzzlerWith hundreds of stimulating puzzles, The GCHQ Puzzle Book is the perfect companion and will keep you occupied as you attempt to beat the smartest brains in Britain.GOOD LUCK!'Fiendish . . . as frustrating, divisive and annoying as it is deeply fulfilling' Guardian'Ideal for the crossword enthusiast' Daily TelegraphLooking for more ways to test yourself? The GCHQ Puzzle Book 2, a new collection of head-scratching, mind-boggling and brain-bending puzzles is out now!
Ge Inspiration Till Din Dag
by Ann Kapborg Ulrike MariaCitat och frågor. En särskild tanke för varje dag, av den inspirerande metafysikläraren ULRIKE. Att Leva bättre med ett riktigt tankesätt, för alla som söker.Det finns tusentals affirmationer på Internet numera, de ljuder av sanning och godhet och är absolut ett steg i rätt riktning. De betyder dock inte något om du bara läser dem och inte aktivt tillämpar dem. Ditt liv kommer inte att förändras såvida du inte använder dessa nya och förbättrade tankar varje dag. Att lära om att leva ett bättre liv är om tillämpning och inte om anförande av sanning. Oavsett hur ofta du upprepar affirmationerna kommer de inte att manifesteras om du inte agerar utifrån dem.Trovärdighet och Förståelse kommer från erfarenhet och från att ha bevisat för oss själva att Lagarna fungerar och hur de fungerar. Det krävs engagemang för att finna Sanningen. "Sök och ni skall finna" - "knacka på och dörren ska öppnas"...ja, det kräver en stark längtan efter att förstå Livets arbete och det krävs kärlek till att lära och lära ut samt nyfikenhet.Vi är alla elever och lärare. Vi lär av varandra. Vi ser i den andre vad vi beundrar eller vad vi föraktar, beroende på vad vi ännu behöver lära oss. Det är nödvändigt att känna till denna sanning och att använda detta värdefulla verktyg för självförbättring.Kom ihåg:"Låt din stjärna lysa klart! Släpp taget om alla begränsningar, tvivel och rädslor. Träd in i en värld där allt är möjligt. Det här är ditt sanna tillstånd, ditt spirituella arv. Omfamna denna födslorätt och älska med hela ditt hjärta."
Gear Up!: Nine Essential Processes for the Optimized Church
by Bob Farr Kay KotanIn Gear Up!, Kay Kotan outlines nine areas of ministry where congregations must intentionally design a process. It is not enough to decide, “We are going to refocus in this direction.” Leaders must decide how and what steps they will take. Who will do what, and when? This concise and exceedingly practical new book can help. “Kay Kotan has long enjoyed a well-deserved reputation among both laity and clergy as a passionate, positive change agent. In her new book, readers will find a rich synthesis of her time-tested insights and hands-on work with local churches of all sizes and circumstances. If your church has slipped into reverse or is stuck in neutral, Gear Up! can help get it driving forward!” —Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development, North Texas Conference, UMC; author of Clip In and The Changeover Zone from Abingdon Press “Gear Up! is packed with practical information and checklists designed to empower leaders and teams. This book should be handed to every church leader and board member so that they will understand the essential hows and whys of effective ministry in today’s complex world.” —Blake Bradford, Assistant Director for Clergy Development, Center for Vitality, Arkansas Conference, UMC “This is a tactical, practical, nitty-gritty, boots-on-the-ground, systems-oriented book. It gives you a series of diagnostics to run on your church so that you can get on the road to faithful discipling.” —Cynthia Fierro Harvey, Bishop, Louisiana Conference, UMC “Healthy systems lead to healthy churches. Gear Up! is a systems manual to help our churches be healthy so that we can fulfill our mission of making disciples who transform their community and the world.” —Kelly P. Brown, Director for Congregational Vitality, East Ohio Conference, UMC “Kay Kotan understands that sustained growth depends on healthy systems. Gear Up! provides helpful insights and checklists to diagnose the state of your systems so that your church can ‘gear up’ for the long run.” —Phil Schroeder, Director of Congregational Development, North Georgia Conference, UMC
Gebed van Jehósafat
by Gabriël AgboElke stryd in hierdie lewe is wenbaar. Alle stryde wat jy in die gesig staar, as individueel of groep word deur drie kategorieë verteenwoordig - oorlog, siekte en hongersnood. Oorlog verteenwoordig beide fisiese en spirituele opposisie, gevegte en konflikte wat ons daagliks in die gesig staar. Siekte sluit in alle siektes, infeksies, geneesbare en ongeneesbare siektes. Dan, hongersnood of droogte het betrekking op alle ekonomiese, finansiële tekort en ander uitdagings. En in hierdie boek, wys ons jou effektiewelik dat dit moontlik is om altyd deur hierdie uitdagings te gaan en as 'n oorwinnaar uit te kom. Hier, sal jy gevestigde en getoetse beginsels vind wat jou permanent aan die wenners kant sal plaas. Hulle is inderdaad getoets, goddelik, universeel en vir ewig. Hulle kan nie misluk nie! Hier sal jy tien gelaaide en kragtige hoofstukke vind: Gebed van Jehósafat; God van Hemel en aarde; Dit is ons erfenis; Oorlog, siekte en hongersnood; Kyk hoe hulle ons beloon; Sal jy hulle nie keer nie; Moenie moedeloos of bang wees nie; So spreek die Here, Marsjeer uit en neem jou posisie in; Krag van lofprysing. Ons het ook 'n stel kragtige gebeds punte aan die einde van elke hoofstuk wat onmiddelike resultate sal oplewer.
Gebet des Jehoshaphat
by Gabriel Agbo Jessica KallweitJede Schlacht kann gewonnen werden! Jede Schlacht, der wir als Gruppe oder Individuum entgegen treten, kann in drei Kategorien eingeordnet werden- Kriege, Krankheiten und Hungersnöte. Kriege repräsentieren beides, physische und spirituelle Gegner, Schlachten und Konflikte, denen wir täglich gegenüber treten. Krankheiten beinhalten alle Gebrechen, Infektionen: heilbare und unheilbare Krankheiten. Schlieβlich beinhalten Hungersnöte oder Dürren alle ökonomischen und finanzielle Mängel und andere Schwierigkeiten. In diesem Buch zeigen wir effektiv, dass es möglich ist durch diese Schwierigkeiten zu gehen und immer siegreich zu sein. Hier wirst du etablierte und getestete Regeln finden, die dich permanent auf die Siegerseite bringen werden. Sie sind tatsächlich getestet, heilig, universal und ewig. Sie können nicht versagen! Hier wirst du gut gefüllte und starke Kapitel finden: Gebet des Jehoshaphat, Gott des Himmels und der Erde. Es ist unser Erbe. Krieg, Krankheiten und Hungersnot, Sehe wie sie uns belohnen. Wirst du sie nicht aufhalten? Habe keine Angst oder sei entmutigt: Es ist nicht dein Kampf. Marschiere hinaus und nehme deine Position ein und Die Kraft des Gebets. Wir haben auch mächtige Gebetspunkte eingesetzt, die sofortige Resultate am Ende jedes Kapitels bringen werden.
Geek and Hacker Stories: Code, Culture And Storytelling From The Technosphere
by Brian AlleyneGeeks, hackers and gamers share a common ‘geek culture’, whose members are defined and define themselves mainly in terms of technology and rationality. The members of geek culture produce and circulate stories to express who they are and to explain and justify what they do. Geek storytelling draws on plots and themes from the wider social and cultural context in which geeks live. The author surveys many stories of heated exchanges and techno-tribal conflicts that date back to the earliest days of personal computing, which construct the “self” and the “enemy”, and express and debate a range of political positions. Geek and Hacker Stories will be of interest to students of digital social science and media studies. Both geeky and non-technical readers will find something of value in this account.
Geen Kruis, Geen Kroon
by Gabriël AgboHierdie klein maar kragtige boek is geskryf om Christene aan te moedig en te bemagtig wie deur moeilike tye van beproewing gaan. Hulle moet weet dat daardie onaangename omstandighede as God se instrumente sal dien op hulle op te lig na hulle volgende fase of deurbraak toe. Hier sal ons sien dat ons houding ons hoogte kan vasstel in ons wandel met God. En ook, dat daar is altyd profyt in elke teëspoed.
Gei jiàohuì de xìnjiàn: Letters to the Church Chinese Edition (Exponential Ser.)
by Francis Chan如果一切都按照上帝的心意而行，今天的教会会是什么样子？ 这是陈恩藩牧师迄今为止最有力量的一本 书，他深深扎根于圣经真理，回顾自己牧会历程 中的失败经历，展望教会的愿景，透过很多真实 的故事，让人看到上帝如何使用 普通的人来改 变这个世界。 正如陈牧师所说： 我们已经离上帝最初设 立教会的心意太远了。我们当前所经历的，与圣 经所描绘的教会生活有着天壤之别。多年来，教 会领袖们将教会超凡的奥秘束之高阁，把会众训 练成一群对次要事物上瘾的人。是时候悔改了。 当耶稣再来的时候，我们是忙着照顾他的新 妇还是我们自己的生活？本书提醒我们，教会原 来是如此的充满能力和荣耀，并呼召我们再一次 回到上帝最初设立教会的心意当中。
Gelassenheit lernen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Eva KalbheimGelassenheit ist der Schlüssel zu einem ausgeglichenen Leben. Wer in sich ruht und um sich herum die Dinge auch mal geschehen lassen kann, lebt gesünder. Doch so einfach das klingt, so schwierig ist es im Alltag umzusetzen. Denn viele verspüren starken Termin- und Leistungsdruck, sie verlieren ihre innere Ruhe, reiben sich in Konflikten auf, verbeißen sich in Probleme, explodieren oder machen sich innerlich kaputt. "Gelassenheit lernen für Dummies" kann helfen, den eigenen Weg zu mehr Gelassenheit zu finden. Abhängig von der Persönlichkeitsstruktur gibt es ganz unterschiedliche Möglichkeiten, in den verschiedenen Situationen gelassen zu reagieren und dauerhaft gelassen zu bleiben. Checklisten, Tagebuch-Vorlagen und konkrete Übungen helfen, Schritt für Schritt mehr Gelassenheit zu üben und eine gelassene Haltung im Alltag, in der Familie und im Beruf einzunehmen.
Geld
by Dada BhagwanGeld hat in unserem Leben eine eigene Bedeutung. Die Welt betrachtet Geld und Reichtum als eines der wichtigsten Dinge im Leben. Die Menschen haben mehr Liebe zum Geld, weil es in allem, was sie tun, benötigt wird. Deshalb gibt es überall auf der Welt einen Kampf um mehr Geld, durch ethische oder unethische Mittel. Die Menschen fühlen sich durch die ungleiche Verteilung von Geld und Reichtum besorgt. In dieser gefährlichen Ära des Kaliyug ist es sehr schwierig, in Geldfragen ethisch und ehrlich zu bleiben. Dieses Buch über die Welt des Geldes zeigt die Sicht von Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, dem Gnani Purush (den Erleuchteten). Er hat seine Ansichten über Geld, Wohltätigkeit, und den Einsatz von Geld geteilt. Entsprechend seiner Sicht ist Geld die Belohnung für das gute Karma eines Menschen aus seinem vergangenen Leben. Reichtum kommt zu dir, wenn du andere unterstützt, sonst nicht. Reichtum kommt zu jenen, die den Wunsch haben zu teilen. Mangelndes Verständnis über die Wissenschaft von Geld hat die Gier nach Geld aufrechterhalten, welche dann zu einem weltlichen Leben nach dem anderen führen (Avatare).
Geld, Kognition, Vergesellschaftung. Soziologische Geldtheorie in kultur-evolutionärer Absicht
by Hanno PahlGeld ist heute ein sachlich, zeitlich und sozial ubiquitäres Phänomen. Es fällt schwer – trotz sich verstetigender Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrisen in der jüngeren Vergangenheit –, sich Geld wegzudenken oder sich auch nur ein anderes Geld(-system) zu denken. Diese Ubiquität steht im Kontrast zu einer hochgradig selektiven wissenschaftlichen Behandlung, die es verunmöglicht, den kultur-evolutionären Stellenwert des Geldes adäquat abzuschätzen. Die neoklassische Ökonomik ist durch eine (seit Adam Smith kolportierte) tauschtheoretische Engführung von Geld limitiert. Geld gilt dort strukturell als auch verteilungspolitisch weithin als neutral, also nicht als evolutionärer Mechanismus aus eigenem Recht. Die Neue Wirtschaftssoziologie hat zwar zu Recht den Modellplatonismus der Mainstream-Ökonomik kritisiert und auf die soziale Einbettung der Wirtschaft hingewiesen. Sie hat es in diesem Zuge aber nicht zu einer eigenständigen Geldtheorie gebracht. Das Buch präsentiert Überlegungen zu einer interdisziplinär informierten soziologischen Geldtheorie in kultur-evolutionärer Absicht. In zwei historischen Studien (zu Mesopotamien ab dem vierten Jahrtausend v.u.Z. sowie zum Griechenland des ersten Jahrtausends v.u.Z.) werden die koevolutionären Prozesse von Geldentwicklung, Schriftentwicklung und Rationalitätsentwicklung detailliert rekonstruiert. Einer solchen Forschungsperspektive gelingt es, die in der Soziologie etablierte problematische Dichotomie von Einbettungs- und Ausdifferenzierungsparadigmen durch eine integrative Perspektive zu überwinden und aufzuheben.
Gems From The Nesivos Shalom Nesivei Chinuch
by Rabbi S. Binyomin GinsbergNesivos Sholom. One of the most widely celebrated volumes on Jewish thought in recent history. The magnum opus of Reb Sholom Noach Berezovsky zt"l, saintly Rebbe of a vibrant chassidic dynasty, the impact of the Nesivos Sholom extends well beyond the tight-knit enclave of Slonimer adherents. Since its publication in the latter half of the twentieth century, Nesivos Sholom has become a standard text in the study-halls and homes of Torah Jews from one end of the spectrum to the other. For the first time ever, this modern-day classic is now accessible in the English language. With the release of the seventeenth volume - ocusing on the messages and lessons of Nesivei Chinuch - the English-speaking public can discover what it is about Nesivos Sholom that has captured the hearts and minds of Jewish seekers worldwide. Is it the crisp, engaging treatment of such a wide range of relevant topics? The masterful blend of chassidic thought and scholarly analysis, mystical concepts and illustrative narratives, penetrating insight and inspirational messages? Or is it simply the pristine beauty that emanates from the sacred words of an individual referred to by some as the "Mesillas Yesharim of our generation"? For the accomplished scholar or the earnest layman; the educator or the parent; anyone - young or old - seeking to advance their Torah knowledge and connection with the Creator - this volume has a wealth to offer. With Hashem's help, these teachings of the Nesivos Sholom will greatly enhance your life.
Gems from Tozer: Selections from the Writings of A.W. Tozer
by A. W. TozerYou know those &“mmmmm…&” moments? You&’re reading a pretty good book and then suddenly you stumble upon that one paragraph. It&’s a paragraph so rich and profound that you find yourself reaching for the nearest underlining device before you know what hit you. A. W. Tozer was famous for embedding such paragraphs in all of his writing. Gems from Tozer is a collection of the &“mmmmm…&” paragraphs from Tozer&’s most popular books, booklets, and leaflets. So, you can get the best nuggets of wisdom from over twenty sources in one profundity-packed volume. And these gems are organized by topic so you can focus on what&’s most relevant to you. Whether you want to learn more about worship, the Holy Spirit, or the pursuit of God, you&’ll find concise and timeless wisdom herein. Discover Tozer&’s greatest treasures today.