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Globalisation, Democratisation and Radicalisation in the Arab World
by Jane Harrigan Hamed El-SaidThis unique volume brings together three key themes, globalization, democratization and radicalization in the Arab world. The contributions provide a fascinating analysis of the external and internal linkages that have for decades impeded economic and political reforms in the region. The volumebeginsfrom the premise that globalisation, by failing to deliver the promised benefits of improved economic welfare and individual freedom, dignity and democratisation, has created conditions conducive to violence. The failure of globalisation is linked to the failure of democratisation in a unique approach that traces changes in US foreign policy and democratic rhetoric in the region since 9/11. The third and final part of the book reveals how the weak capacity of the nation state, its failure to modernise and manage sustainable growth rates, reduce poverty and inequities, as well as its failure to manage political reform, the democratisation process and relations with ethnic minorities have all combined to create a specific and dangerous type of extremism that led and is leading to terrorism. The book provides a new and coherent framework that enables policy makers and practitioners to better understand, identify and deal with the root causes of terrorism. The book ends up with a comprehensive analysis for de-radicalisation programs in more than 30 countries from all regions of the globe, providing the largest known inventory of de-radicalisation policies in the world. This book is indispensable reading for all interested in political economy, development economics and Middle Eastern politics. "
Globalization and Islamic Finance
by Hossein Askari Zamir Iqbal Abbas MirakhorThis is an extremely valuable book written by three highly qualified scholars whose credentials for writing such a book are difficult to match. The timing of the book is also perfect, having come at a time when the worst financial crisis in living memory has intensified the quest for reform of the international architecture. The proposals made by the authors should go a long way in not only reforming the system but also in accelerating the move towards financial globalization and convergence of the conventional and Islamic financial systems. Dr. Umer Chapra Prominent Scholar of Islamic Economics and currently Research Advisor Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Globalization and Islamic Finance, by three well-respected authors in Islamic finance, provides a thought-provoking analysis of an important and topical issue, particularly, given the global impact of the current financial and economic crises. The book is the first attempt to make a compelling case of convergence between globalization and Islamic finance. Askari, Iqbal and Mirakhor should be praised for this serious effort, which is a must-read for academics and practitioners interested in Islamic finance. Professor Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim Secretary General Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) This book has a robust discussion of the growth and spread of Islamic finance within the umbrella of globalization. The book provides a unique view of Islamic finance, not only from the perspective of how Islamic finance fits within globalization in general, but globalization of finance in particular. This is a must read for anyone interested in the complex and complicated world of Islamic finance. Scheherazade S. Rehman, Ph. D. Director, European Union Research Center Professor of International Finance, School of Business The George Washington University I have not come across any literature that has delved so intensely in financial globalization, in particular Islamic finance. Due to this reason, I would encourage all interested in this area to read this book. Hajah Salma Latiff Managing Director, Crescent Sdn. Bhd. Former Director, Centre for Islamic Banking, Finance and Management (CIBFM), Universiti Brunei Darussalam The recent crisis has evoked wide interest in Islamic finance publications. Globalization and Islamic Finance is both timely and needed. Sani Hamid Director, Wealth Management Financial Alliance (Singapore)
Globalization and Marginality in Geographical Space: Political, Economic and Social Issues of Development at the Dawn of New Millennium
by Heikki Jussila, Roser Majoral, Fernando Delgado-CravidãoThis title was first published in 2001. An examination of globalization and marginality in geographical space, it discusses the issue of marginalization and the effects that economic globalization have on marginal and critical regions from the point of view of politics and policies and the shift from economic to social issues of development.
Globalization and Orthodox Christianity: The Transformations of a Religious Tradition (Routledge Studies in Religion)
by Victor RoudometofWith approximately 200 to 300 million adherents worldwide, Orthodox Christianity is among the largest branches of Christianity, yet it remains relatively understudied. This book examines the rich and complex entanglements between Orthodox Christianity and globalization, offering a substantive contribution to the relationship between religion and globalization, as well as the relationship between Orthodox Christianity and the sociology of religion – and more broadly, the interdisciplinary field of Religious Studies. While deeply engaged with history, this book does not simply narrate the history of Orthodox Christianity as a world religion, nor does it address theological issues or cover all the individual trajectories of each subgroup or subdivision of the faith. Orthodox Christianity is the object of the analysis, but author Victor Roudometof speaks to a broader audience interested in culture, religion, and globalization. Roudometof argues in favor of using globalization instead of modernization as the main theoretical vehicle for analyzing religion, displacing secularization in order to argue for multiple hybridizations of religion as a suitable strategy for analyzing religious phenomena. It offers Orthodox Christianity as a test case that illustrates the presence of historically specific but theoretically distinct glocalizations, applicable to all faiths.
Globalization and Religious Nationalism in India: The Search for Ontological Security (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics #Vol. 46)
by Catarina KinnvallExploring the effects of globalization in India and the problem of identity formation, this book contributes to the theoretical and empirical debate on identity, globalization, religious nationalism and (in)security. The author puts forward a new approach based on political psychology, to interpret identity construction, which is seen as an individualized process where interactions of the global and the local are intimately implicated. Thereby, this book presents a psychological analysis of how increased insecurity affects individuals’ and groups’ attachments to religious nationalism in an era of globalization. Developing an interesting angle on a recognized issue of concern in the politics of South Asia, and much more broadly in the context of the contemporary world and developing global politics, this is a valuable addition to normative critical social theory and the debate on identity and culture in political science and international relations, appealing to an inter-disciplinary audience.
Globalization and Theology (Horizons in Theology)
by Joerg RiegerGlobalization is a catchword of our time, referring to the interdependence that affects us all. But we often meet globalization with extreme ambivalence, recognizing that it has both positive and negative consequences for economics, politics, and culture. Joerg Rieger makes the point that even theology, itself, can be a manifestation of globalization. At its worst, theology can reflect Western intellectual imperialism and at its best, theology can encourage a compelling vision of diversity within unity. The author articulates a theology of globalization as a diverse phenomenon that respects different ways of seeing and knowing, thus encouraging harmony rather than homogeny.
Globalization, Ethics and Islam: The Case of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
by Ibrahim OzdemirSaid Nursi (1877-1960) was an advocate of a form of Islam strongly committed to non-violence and constructive engagement with the West and Christianity. He has six million followers - the Nursi community - primarily in Turkey. Yet many in the USA and Europe are not familiar with his important work; this book seeks to rectify that gap. In Globalization, Ethics and Islam, Jewish, Christian and Islamic scholars reflect upon the achievement of Said Nursi and apply his thought to the complex issues of non-violence, dialogue and globalization.
Globalization, Spirituality and Justice: Navigating A Path To Peace (Theology In Global Perspective)
by Daniel G. GroodyA theological reading of globalization and a global reading of theology. This book offers a rigorously critical, and yet inspiring, vision of justice as an integral part of Christian spirituality in our complex, globalized world. At the same time, Daniel Groody's analysis draws on the conviction that faith and spirituality have an integral role in the struggle to achieve a more just social order.
Globalization, Supranational Dynamics and Local Experiences (Europe in a Global Context)
by Marco Caselli Guia GilardoniThis edited collection focuses on concepts of globalization, glocalization, transnationalism and cosmopolitanism. The contributions provide evidence of how in practice, global dynamics and individual lives are interrelated. It presents theoretical reflections on how the local, the transnational and global dimensions of social life are entwined and construct the meaning of one another, and offers everyday examples of how individuals and organizations try to answer global challenges in local contexts. The book closely focuses on migration processes, as one of the main phenomena allowing a high number of people from contemporary society to directly experience supranational dynamics, either as migrants or inhabitants of the places where migrants pass through or settle down. Globalization, Supranational Dynamics and Local Experiences will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including sociology, migration studies and global studies.
Globalized Islam: The Search for a New Ummah
by Olivier RoyCommentary on the Culture and its value.
Globequake: Living in the Unshakeable Kingdom While the World Falls Apart
by Wallace HenleyFrom globalization to the digital revolution, secularization to the great recession, change has never happened so fast and wide and deep as we have seen in recent years. The nature of information and the speed with which it travels is unparalleled, and it is changing our world in seismic ways that reach into every crevice of our lives. It's as if the tectonic plates of society and culture are being torn apart and reshaped right under our feet. We are living through a cultural "GLOBEQUAKE."How should we respond as families? In business? Through our churches?With the hope and stability found not on this shifting ground but in the one who created the heavens and earth, says pastor and best-selling author Wallace Henley. Drawing from his experiences in politics and journalism plus his deep biblical knowledge, Henley's analysis is clear, insightful, and thought provoking. There is no alarmist agenda here. Globequake is a well-reasoned guide to navigating the spheres of our lives in a godly manner, even as those spheres wobble on their axes."Globequake looks at current events and puts them in the context of the larger prophetic picture." ?Cal Thomas, syndicated and USA Today columnist, and Fox News contributor.
Glocalization: How Followers of Jesus Engage a Flat World
by Bob Roberts JR.If you want to know where and how the church is going to grow, think local and global. Think glocal. Glocal is Bob Roberts’ term for the seamless connectedness between the local and global. That connection is affecting the church in ways that never could have been imagined in the first-century church, or even the twentieth-century church. And it’s creating unprecedented opportunities for individuals and churches—for you and your church—to live out their faith in real time across the world. Glocalization offers a vision of the unprecedented changes of our times and how they are impacting the church. Discover how these changes will transform the way churches define their mission and how Christians relate to one another and to the world. This provocative book turns the traditional mission-agency model upside down and shows how transformed people and churches can make a glocal (global and local) impact. Glocalization offers an exciting vision for churches and individuals who want to reach this changing world for Christ.
Gloria!: The Archbishop's Wife
by Abidemi SanusiThe wife of an Anglican bishop could expect a life of peace and comfort. But Benjamin Kwashi is the bishop of Jos in Nigeria, a place that is torn by Muslim-Christian violence. Gloria Kwashi has had her home burnt down and has endured rape and beatings. One of the beatings left her blinded, until surgery was able to restore her sight. Despite this, she continues to reach out to widows and orphans and supports her husband in his remarkable ministry in Northern Nigeria. This book is a record of love and endurance that should stimulate us to examine our own lives and how we respond to adversity.
Glória: Em Busca da Presença de Deus
by Bill VincentÉ hora de nos chegarmos ao abraço de Deus, entrando no Seu coração de amor e permitindo que Ele nos convença do pecado para que possamos ser limpos e perdoados. Deus está a realizar uma grande obra em todos nós. Não se concretizará sem um preço. Quero que todos entendam que alcançar a Glória de Deus tem um preço a pagar. Mas esse preço é altamente justificado. Este livro procura explicar como nos chegamos mais próximos de Deus e como isso nos transforma.
Glória: Segredos para nos Tornarmos Embaixadores de Cristo
by Bill Vincent JanderNeste livro, todos precisamos de nossas mentalidades para sermos um Embaixador do Céu. Deus está criando uma nova geração de homens e mulheres de Deus. O Reino de Deus pode parecer uma gigantesca fronteira espiritual inexplorada! Consequentemente, precisamos de uma mentalidade do Reino para discernir com razão e aproveitar tudo o que Deus quer nos revelar, especialmente em dias como esses - dias da colheita. Você será abençoado pelas revelações de poder de Bill Vincent sobre a Glória de Deus e o Reino de Deus sendo liberados na Terra.
Glória: Aumentando a Presença de Deus
by Bill VincentDeus quer tirá-lo do deserto e levá-lo para as fontes de glória. Bill Vincent seguramente incita o fogo de Deus nesse livro poderoso GLÓRIA: AUMENTANDO A PRESENÇA DE DEUS. Se você deseja descobrir mais da presença de Deus, esse livros é para você. Aqui está um pouco da revelação que você receberá • Restaurando princípios espirituais • Do deserto às fontes • Restaurando a Presença de Deus • Indo para trás das Cortinas • Como ser poços de Deus
Gloria Incrementando la Presencia de Dios
by Bill VincentDios quiere sacarte del desierto en estanques de Gloria. Bill Vincent seguramente despertará el fuego de Dios en este poderoso libro GLORIA: AUMENTAR LA PRESENCIA DE DIOS. Si quieres descubrir más acerca de la presencia de Dios, este libro es para ti. Aquí hay algo de lo que recibirán revelación, • Restauración de los principios espirituales • Del desierto a las piscinas • Restauración de la presencia de Dios • Ir detrás del velo • Cómo ser Pozos de Dios Esto es solo algo de lo que leerá. Si quiere leer más acerca de la Gloria de Dios, debe leer el primer libro de Bill Gloria: Perseguir la presencia de Dios Esperamos que disfrute de este libro GLORIA: SEGUIR LA PRESENCIA DE DIOS.
Gloria: ¿QuÉ quieres decir?
by DR Pensacola H. Jefferson¿Qué es la SANTA GLORIA de Dios en este versículo? La SANTA GLORIA de Dios encarna TODAS las manifestaciones de su SANTA presencia atestiguada en sus SANTAS BONDADURAS, sus SANTOS BUENOS HECHOS / PODER, y su SANTO NOMBRE que lo distingue de TODOS los demás dioses falsos. “… Tú (Dios) eres BUENO y haces BIEN (bondad santa)…” (Salmo 119: 68 KJV). “… Cuenta Su gloria entre las naciones, Sus maravillas (santas) entre todos los pueblos…” (1 Crónicas 16:24 LBLA). “… Gloria en su santo nombre…” (1 Crónicas 16:10 NASB). Cuando era niño, le decían que no mirara directamente al sol. Si mira al sol a simple vista, el daño a la retina es irreversible. La SANTA GLORIA de Dios es más brillante que la del sol. “… Y la ciudad no tenía necesidad de sol… porque la (santa) gloria de Dios la iluminaba…” (Apocalipsis 21:23 RV). LA SANTA GLORIA de Dios se manifiesta a través de sus creaciones. Su SANTA GLORIA por sí sola está tan APARTE del PECADO y TAN PURA que es como una luz cegadora y transparente que es demasiado brillante para el ojo humano desnudo. “… Resplandeció con la GLORIA de Dios, y su resplandor era como el de una joya preciosa, como un jaspe, claro como el cristal…” (Apocalipsis 21:11 NVI). En Éxodo, "... Moisés dijo," ... muéstrame tu gloria ". ... El Señor dijo ... "no puedes ver mi rostro, porque nadie puede verme y vivir". … Cuando pase mi GLORIA, yo… te cubriré con mi mano hasta que haya pasado… ”(Éxodo 33: 16-23 NVI).
Glorification: An Introduction (Short Studies In Systematic Theology Ser.)
by Graham A. Cole Oren R. MartinHow Sanctification Transforms Christians Into Glorified Beings Facing sin, suffering, and an uncertain future, it’s easy to become pessimistic, but believers in Christ know the best is yet to come. God promises that one day he will redeem his image bearers and renew the earth. Few books are written on the doctrine of glorification, but its promise of restoration brings urgent hope for Christ followers. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Graham A. Cole examines the concept of divine glory as well as God’s plan for redeeming individual believers, the church, and the universe. Identifying two phases of glorification—one in this life and a final transformation into Christlikeness—Cole defines the role of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the sanctification process. Through careful study of Scripture, he shows Christians how their future identity as glorified beings should impact their perspective today.
Glorifying God: A Yearlong Collection of Classic Devotional Writings
by Patti Hummel"There is a happy union of sound doctrine, heart-searchingexperience and practical wisdom throughout all his works." --CharlesSpurgeonThomas Watson, vicar at St. Stephen's Walbrook, wasone of England's most popular preachers of the mid 17th Century--despitebeing imprisoned for a year for his refusal to conform toecclesiastical pressures of his day. Watson left behind a legacy ofwritings--including The Art of Divine Contentment, The Body of Divinity, and The Happiness of Drawing Near to God--thathave influenced both theologians and common people for centuries. NowPatti Hummel has pulled together a year of readings from the man builtaround his favorite theme that "man's chief aim is to glorify God andenjoy him forever."
Glorious Appearing: The End Of Days (Left Behind #12)
by Tim Lahaye Jerry B. JenkinsThousands of years of human history stained by strife, death, and sin come to an end when the King of Glory returns to earth. <P> The satisfying conclusion of the seven years of Tribulation covered by the Left Behind series portrays the return of Jesus Christ to earth in both glory and judgment. At the height of the battle between the forces of evil gathered at Armageddon and the remaining Christian believers at Petra and Jerusalem, nothing seems to be able to stop the Antichrist, Nicolae Carpathia. But God has another plan.
The Glorious Church
by Benjamin KroeskeAn Adventure That Will Reshape Your Understanding of The Church's Purpose and Destiny, "The Glorious Church" by Benjamin KroeskeExplore the divine vision of God for His beloved Church in the modern world. God's dream was never a mere utopian vision; it is a divine plan where living stones, His beloved children, come together to form a magnificent temple—a sanctuary for the Almighty. Benjamin Kroeske welcomes you into this vision, highlighting the awe-inspiring privilege of being part of the glorious end-time Church.Benjamin Kroeske takes you on an immersive journey through the Word of God, unveiling His original plan for His Church. He explores the DNA that every child of God possesses, providing a fresh perspective on the Church.Rediscover the Church: Whether you're a skeptic, a disillusioned believer, or a faithful attendee, this book invites you to explore "church" in an entirely new light.God's Heart Revealed: Benjamin Kroeske unveils God's heart for His Bride, the Church, reigniting your passion and understanding of this divine institution.Revival is Here: Discover how being part of a Spirit-filled, love-driven, and transformative local church brings joy and fulfillment beyond your imagination.We stand on the precipice of Christ's return; this book challenges us to consider in what state He will find His Church. Time is short, and Jesus desires His Church to stand before Him radiant, perfect, without blemish—victorious.Be inspired by this book to see the church as Jesus sees it, become part of it and in UNITY honor our Savior and IN HIS NAME, win and disciple precious souls! ~Arno van der Knaap – Lead Pastor GOD CentreAbout The AuthorShortly after Ben gave his life to Jesus in 2006, he moved to Tampa, Florida, to attend the Bible school connected with the ministry of Drs. Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne. There he met his wife Jacky, and they married in 2010. After serving faithfully for six years in different facets of the ministry, Ben and Jacky felt God's call to start a church in the Netherlands: The River Amsterdam. With their daughter of almost a year, they moved to the Netherlands with a burning passion to see people have an encounter with Jesus and flourish in their God-given potential.
Glorious Finish: Keeping Your Eye on the Prize of Eternity in a Time of Pastoral Failings
by Daniel HendersonWhat separates pastors who finish well from those who don&’t?When trusted pastors fall into sin and destroy a ministry, the entire body of believers gets hurt. After helping two large churches through the aftermath of such an event, Daniel Henderson discovered that pastoral failings are not primarily rooted in overdeveloped passions for self and sin but rather in underfed visions of eternity and a lack of zeal for God&’s glory. In Glorious Finish, Daniel Henderson teaches you: Why focusing on God&’s glory is the key to a fruitful ministryHow leaders can build habits that keep them captivated by God and His gloryHow to stay glory-oriented in the grind, challenges, and spiritual attacks of ministryForget the latest techniques and the strategies—spend some time recentering on what you know is most important—His glory.
Glorious Finish: Keeping Your Eye on the Prize of Eternity in a Time of Pastoral Failings
by Daniel HendersonWhat separates pastors who finish well from those who don&’t?When trusted pastors fall into sin and destroy a ministry, the entire body of believers gets hurt. After helping two large churches through the aftermath of such an event, Daniel Henderson discovered that pastoral failings are not primarily rooted in overdeveloped passions for self and sin but rather in underfed visions of eternity and a lack of zeal for God&’s glory. In Glorious Finish, Daniel Henderson teaches you: Why focusing on God&’s glory is the key to a fruitful ministryHow leaders can build habits that keep them captivated by God and His gloryHow to stay glory-oriented in the grind, challenges, and spiritual attacks of ministryForget the latest techniques and the strategies—spend some time recentering on what you know is most important—His glory.
Glorious Grace: 100 Daily Readings from Grace Revolution
by Joseph PrinceA 100-day devotional adapted from New York Times bestselling author Joseph Prince's book Grace Revolution. With Joseph Prince as a guide, the faithful can delve even further into the radical, inside-out transformation that comes from a personal acceptance of grace. This devotional will revolutionize how the reader sees God, leading him or her to a victorious life with lasting breakthroughs. Each daily experience includes Today's Scripture: A Scripture to meditate on to recalibrate the mind and receive the fullness of God's grace; Today's Excerpt: A key truth about grace that ministers and delivers God's liberating love; Today's Thought: An uplifting, liberating, and powerful thought for the day; Today's Reflection: A place to journal; Today's Prayer: A simple but powerful prayer to help anyone express his or her heart to the heavenly Father.