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Manual de liberación y guerra espiritual: Guía para una vida en libertad.
by John EckhardtLos demonios quieren arrebatarle su paz, su gozo, su salud y su prosperidad. Aprenda a combatirlos con esta guía fácil de usar. Dios ha establecido cómo obtener la victoria contra el poder de su enemigo. La liberación te dará reposo, y la guerra espiritual le dará el entrenamiento, las estrategias y la resistencia para que pueda vivir en abundancia bajo las bendiciones de Dios. El Manual de liberación y guerra espiritual trae una luz muy necesitada para dejar expuestas las obras de las tinieblas y brinda información esencial sobre los principios y estrategias de guerra espiritual incluyendo:Nombres de demonios y fortalezas, así como oraciones específicas en su contra.El ministerio de liberación y oraciones de autoliberación.Cómo ayunar, orar e interceder por los demás, ¡Y mucho más!No permita que el miedo lo mantenga alejado de la libertad y de la paz, a usted o a sus seres queridos. Sin importar qué problema esté enfrentando, esta poderosa guía le brinda los recursos necesarios para enfrentar directamente al enemigo.
Manual de Oración para la Recompensa de la Herencia
by Ekeregbe P. MeritEl manual de oración trata del paquete de recuperación total revelado por la "Recompensa de la Herencia" a la que tiene derecho quien ha aceptado a Jesús. Esta recuperación se basa en la salvación y su revelación. Uno podría ser salvado y aún estar bajo yugo, excepto que la salvación viene con la revelación divina. La luz de la revelación es lo que impulsa la guerra para recuperar la herencia. La herencia es voluminosa, y un stock en el comercio y sólo aquellos que tienen acceso a la gracia de la salvación pueden disfrutar de la misma. Está disponible para cualquier persona que elija comprarla. La moneda es una cápsula de salvación, conocimiento y la pasión por la herencia o el impulso de la reclamación. El conocimiento y la revelación que tienes a través del libro "La Recompensa de la Herencia" es la propulsión para declarar tu victoria a través de las acciones de oración de este manual. "Y les dijo una parábola con este fin, para que los hombres oren siempre, y no desmayen" (Lucas 18: 1). La oración es un trabajo duro y requiere energía. La revelación que la palabra provee debe ser un refuerzo para el reclamo de la herencia. Este impulso no produce ningún resultado excepto que se convierte en oración por la herencia. Este manual de oración detalla las demandas de oración, aunque no agotadas, para una persecución y recaptura de la vida de la herencia como los beneficios que caen con el conocimiento si las oraciones son dichas como empujadas por el Espíritu Santo. La experiencia del Espíritu Santo no puede recaer sobre ningún deseador de la herencia, excepto que uno sea salvo. La oración es un arma fiable para hacerse cargo del legado perdido.
Manual del Guerrero de la Luz
by Paulo CoelhoManual del Guerrero de la Luz es uno de los libros m s esperados del autor de El Alquimista, el bestseller internacional que ha fascinado a millones de lectores en el mundo entero. Los textos que se re nen en este libro nos recuerdan que en cada uno de nosotros vive un guerrero de la luz, alguien capaz de escuchar el silencio de su coraz n. Nos invitan a vivir nuestros sue os, aceptar la incertidumbre, alzarnos ante nuestro propio destino y seguir el camino del guerrero, el camino de aquel que sabe valorar el milagro de la vida, aceptar las derrotas sin dejarse abatir por ellas y cuya b squeda lo lleva a convertirse en quien quiere ser. Paulo Coelho, con m s de 47 millones de libros vendidos, no es s lo uno de los autores m s le dos del mundo, sino tambi n uno de los escritores con mayor influencia de hoy en d a. Lectores de m s de 150 pa ses, sin distinci n de credos ni culturas, le han convertido en uno de los autores de referencia de nuestro tiempo.
Manual del guerrero espiritual para derrotar a Jezabel: Cómo superar el espíritu de control, idolatría e inmoralidad
by Jennifer LeClaire¿Está usted cediendo su voluntad a Jezabel? ¿Qué es el "espíritu de Jezabel", y qué influencia tiene en su vida? A pesar de las muchas décadas de enseñanza acerca del tema y de las advertencias específicas que aparecen en el Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento, la Iglesia sigue distraída de su propósito para el fin de los tiempos. Este principado de alto nivel engaña a cristianos sinceros para que enfoquen su poder de oración en contra de las personas controladoras que tienen a su alrededor mientras que el verdadero enemigo y su propósito real siguen escondidos. Mediante la Escritura, una perspectiva profética y la experiencia práctica, Jennifer LeClaire saca de raíz las obras subyacentes de este espíritu maligno. La manipulación y el control solo son un fruto superficial. La autora explica que la agenda más profunda del diablo consiste en la idolatría y la inmoralidad. Si usted es un creyente, entonces ya ha sido acosado por este espíritu seductor. Este manual le muestra cómo identificar el verdadero enemigo e involucrarse en una batalla eficaz.. Aquí tiene las armas que necesita para pelear contra el engaño de Jezabel, y ganar.
El manual del ministro
by Thomas Nelson¡Todo lo que un ministro necesita para cualquierocasión, en un solo libro!La vida de un ministro se acentúa con emergencias no programadas en la vida delos miembros de la iglesia y otras personas conocidas. Aquí tiene un recursopara ayudar a tratar esos incidentes a la perfección.Entre otras actividades y ceremonias incluye:Sermones para funeralesUn formulario de registro de funeralesUn servicio para el entierroSermones para bodasVersículos tradicionales relacionados con el matrimonioUn formulario de registro de bodasTemas a tratar en consejería prematrimonialUna lista de control de visitas a hospitalesVersículos clave para compartir con los enfermos o moribundosPlanes alternativos para evangelizarUsa como base la RVR 1960¡Y más!
El manual del profeta / The Prophet's Manual: Una guía para mantener su don profético
by John EckhardtHay un remanente profético levantándose en la tierra que quieren ser llamados, capacitados, y activados en el don de escuchar la voz de Dios para entregar sus mensajes a su pueblo. El autor John Eckhardt proporciona el estímulo a quienes operan en sus dones proféticos a seguir siendo un instrumento audible en el reino de Dios. There is a prophetic remnant rising up in the earth who want to be called out, trained, and activated in their gift to hear God&’s voice and deliver His messages to His people, and they must not grow weary. Best-selling author John Eckhardt provides encouragement for those who operate in their prophetic gift, to endure and continue to be a mouthpiece for the kingdom of God.
A Manual for Creating Atheists
by Peter Boghossian Michael ShermerFor thousands of years, the faithful have honed proselytizing strategies and talked people into believing the truth of one holy book or another. Indeed, the faithful often view converting others as an obligation of their faith—and are trained from an early age to spread their unique brand of religion. The result is a world broken in large part by unquestioned faith. As an urgently needed counter to this tried-and-true tradition of religious evangelism, A Manual for Creating Atheists offers the first-ever guide not for talking people into faith—but for talking them out of it. Peter Boghossian draws on the tools he has developed and used for more than 20 years as a philosopher and educator to teach how to engage the faithful in conversations that will help them value reason and rationality, cast doubt on their religious beliefs, mistrust their faith, abandon superstition and irrationality, and ultimately embrace reason.
Manual of Insight
by Venerable Mahûsi SayadawThe most comprehensive manual of the practice of insight meditation (vipassana), written by one of its foremost 20th century proponents, is translated into English for the first time.Manual of Insight is the magnum opus of Mahasi Sayadaw, one of the originators of the "vipassana movement" that has swept through the Buddhist world over the last hundred years. The manual presents a comprehensive overview of the practice of insight meditation, including the foundational aspects of ethical self-discipline, understanding the philosophical framework for the practice, and developing basic concentration and mindfulness. It culminates with an in-depth exploration of the various types of insight and spiritual fruits that the practice yields. Authored by the master who brought insight meditation to the West and whose students include Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, and Sharon Salzberg, Manual of Insight is a veritable Bible for any practitioner of vipassana.
Manual of Textual Analysis
by Vinton A. DearingThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1959.
Manual of Zen Buddhism
by D. T. SuzukiHere are the famous sutras, or sermons, of the Buddha; the gathas, or hymns; the intriguing philosophical puzzles known as koan; and the dharanis, or invocations to expel evil spirits. Included also are the recorded conversations of the great Buddhist monks - intimate dialogues on subjects of momentous importance. In addition to the written selections, all of them translated by Dr. Suzuki, there are reproductions of many Buddhist drawings and paintings, including religious statues found in Zen temples, each with an explanation of its significance, and the great series of allegorical paintings "The Ten Oxherding Pictures."
Un manual para padres cristianos
by Dr Scott Turansky R. N.Con tantos consejos sobre la crianza de los hijos desde diferentes perspectivas ¿a qué le pones atención y qué ignoras? Desarrolla tu propia filosofía bíblica y utilízala para filtrar esa importante cantidad de ideas que llegan hasta ti. En este libro aprenderás a: Identificar las cualidades del carácter para abordar los problemas. Crear motivación interna. Transferir la responsabilidad de cambio a los hijos. Enseñar a los hijos a buscar soluciones y a no convertirse en personas de queja constante. Usar la creatividad para enseñar a los hijos las verdades espirituales. Evitar el "cuadrilátero". Visualizar un futuro positivo. ¡Y mucho más! Con estas estrategias podrás pasar de la simple modificación de la conducta a un enfoque de crianza que llegue al corazón de tus hijos. En vez de valerte de recompensas, incentivos, amenazas y castigos, aprenderás a identificar lecciones que puedas enseñarles y desarrollar de forma práctica. Un manual para padres cristianos del Dr. Scott Turansky y Joanne Miller, fundadores del National Center for Biblical Parenting, recoge cincuenta principios sobre la crianza de los hijos con estrategias que te enseñarán a enfrentar los desafíos diarios. Cuando los padres se concentran en el corazón de los hijos, ellos aprenden a cuestionarse sobre la vida. En vez de preguntarse "¿y yo qué gano?", aprenden a preguntarse "¿qué es lo correcto?". Muy pronto notarás que este enfoque de crianza llega a lo más profundo de su corazón y provoca un cambio mayor y más duradero. La interacción diaria que tengas con tus hijos puede influir en el resto de su vida. Con estas cincuenta estrategias dirigidas al corazón de tus hijos, podrás desarrollar tu propia filosofía bíblica sobre el tema y obtener una mejor perspectiva, mayor motivación y la seguridad de que vas en la dirección correcta. Al visualizar un futuro positivo para tus hijos, ellos empezarán a sentir esperanza y orientación, y tú también. ¡Empieza a aplicar estos principios hoy mismo! With advice on parenting coming from several angles, what do you listen to and what do you ignore? Develop your own biblical philosophy of parenting and use it to filter the many ideas that come your way. In this book you'll learn how to: Identify character qualities to address problems Build internal motivation Transfer responsibility for change to the child Teach kids to be solvers instead of whiners Use creativity to teach your kids spiritual truths Avoid the "boxing ring" Envision a positive future And much more! With these strategies you'll be able to move from behavior modification to a heart-based approach to parenting. Instead of relying on rewards, incentives, threats, and punishment, you'll learn how to identify heart lessons to teach your child and implement them in practical ways. Un manual para padres cristianos by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, founders of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, compiles fifty parenting principles that use heart-based strategies to teach you how to face daily challenges. When parents focus on the heart, kids learn to ask different questions about life. Instead of asking, "What's in it for me?" they learn to ask, "What's the right thing to do?" You'll soon see how a heart-based approach to parenting looks deeper and brings about greater, lasting change. The daily interaction you have with your children can impact them for the rest of their lives. With these fifty heart-based strategies, you'll develop your own biblical philosophy of parenting and gain perspective, greater motivation, and confidence that you're moving in the right direction.
Manual práctico para consejera juvenil
by Esteban Borghetti¿Necesitas ayuda para aconsejar mejor a tus jóvenes? Te presentamos el recurso que estabas esperando y que te ayudará a ser más que un confidente en la vida de tus jóvenes y adolescentes. En este libro cuentas con tres experimentados líderes juveniles en el campo de la consejería para jóvenes. Ellos te ofrecen estrategias con un fundamento bíblico, psicológico y pastoral de cómo abordar la gran cantidad de problemas que presentan nuestros adolescentes. Esteban Borghetti, Patty Marroquín y Esteban Obando comparten pautas prácticas y específicas para los casos más difíciles. Además, te ayudan a comprender mejor los aspectos que debes considerar cuando comienzas un proceso de diálogo abierto con un joven. Este es un material que necesitas para responder a las necesidades y dificultades de tus adolescentes.
Manuel de Prière Pour la Récompense D'héritage
by Ekeregbe P. MeritMerit P. EKEREGBE a un Le manuel de prière traite de l'ensemble du plan de rétablissement révélé par la "Récompense de l'héritage" à laquelle a droit celui qui a accepté Jésus. Ce rétablissement est fondé sur le salut et sa révélation. On peut être sauvé et être encore sous le joug, mais le salut vient avec la révélation divine. La lumière de la révélation est ce qui pousse la guerre à récupérer l'héritage. L'héritage est volumineux, et c'est un stock d'échange dont seuls ceux qui ont accès à la grâce du salut peuvent bénéficier. Il est à la disposition de tous ceux qui choisissent de l'acheter. La monnaie est une capsule de salut, de connaissance et de passion ou de revendication de l'héritage. La connaissance et la révélation que vous avez à travers le livre "La récompense de l'héritage" est la propulsion pour déclarer votre victoire à travers les actions de prière de ce manuel. "Et il leur adressa une parabole à cet effet, afin que les hommes prient toujours, et qu'ils ne s'évanouissent pas", Luc 18:1 (KJV). La prière est un travail difficile, et elle demande de l'énergie. La révélation que la parole fournit devrait être un soutien pour la revendication de l'héritage. Cette impulsion ne produit aucun résultat si ce n'est qu'elle est convertie en prière pour l'héritage. Ce manuel de prière détaille les exigences de la prière, bien qu'elle ne soit pas épuisée, pour une poursuite et une récupération de la vie de l'héritage comme les bénéfices qui tombent avec la connaissance si les prières sont dites comme poussées par le Saint-Esprit. L'expérience de l'Esprit Saint ne peut se répercuter sur aucun des désirs de l'héritage, sauf celui d'être sauvé. La prière est une arme fiable pour la reprise de l'héritage perdu.
Manufacturing Confucianism: Chinese Traditions and Universal Civilization
by Lionel M. JensenCould it be that the familiar and beloved figure of Confucius was invented by Jesuit priests? In Manufacturing Confucianism, Lionel M. Jensen reveals this very fact, demonstrating how sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Western missionaries used translations of the ancient ru tradition to invent the presumably historical figure who has since been globally celebrated as philosopher, prophet, statesman, wise man, and saint.Tracing the history of the Jesuits' invention of Confucius and of themselves as native defenders of Confucius's teaching, Jensen reconstructs the cultural consequences of the encounter between the West and China. For the West, a principal outcome of this encounter was the reconciliation of empirical investigation and theology on the eve of the scientific revolution. Jensen also explains how Chinese intellectuals in the early twentieth century fashioned a new cosmopolitan Chinese culture through reliance on the Jesuits' Confucius and Confucianism. Challenging both previous scholarship and widespread belief, Jensen uses European letters and memoirs, Christian histories and catechisms written in Chinese, translations and commentaries on the Sishu, and a Latin summary of Chinese culture known as the Confucius Sinarum Philosophus to argue that the national self-consciousness of Europe and China was bred from a cultural ecumenism wherein both were equal contributors.
Manufacturing Religion: The Discourse on Sui Generis Religion and the Politics of Nostalgia
by Russell T. McCutcheonIn this book, author Russell McCutcheon offers a powerful critique of traditional scholarship on religion, focusing on multiple interrelated targets. Most prominent among these are the History of Religions as a discipline; Mircea Eliade, one of the founders of the modern discipline; recent scholarship on Eliade's life and politics; contemporary textbooks on world religions; and the oft-repeated bromide that "religion" is a sui generis phenomenon. McCutcheon skillfully analyzes the ideological basis for and service of the sui generis argument, demonstrating that it has been used to constitute the field's object of study in a form that is ahistoric, apolitical, fetishized, and sacrosanct. As such, he charges, it has helped to create departments, jobs, and publication outlets for those who are comfortable with such a suspect construction, while establishing a disciplinary ethos of astounding theoretical naivete and a body of scholarship to match. Surveying the textbooks available for introductory courses in comparative religion, the author finds that they uniformly adopt the sui generis line and all that comes with it. As a result, he argues, they are not just uncritical (which helps keep them popular among the audiences for which they are intended, but badly disserve), but actively inhibit the emergence of critical perspectives and capacities. And on the geo-political scale, he contends, the study of religion as an ahistorical category participates in a larger system of political domination and economic and cultural imperialism.
Los Manuscritos del Libro Sobre Como Orar: La guía completa para la familia sobre las oraciones, 3 libros en 1 Aprende a orar por todos
by Carley R. Lester"Los Manuscritos del Libro de Cómo Orar" está escrito para producir el desarrollo y el hábito de orar en todos; desde los nuevos conversos al cristianismo y a aquellos que están completamente cimentados en el camino de la vida de Cristo. La oración en sí misma no es una ciencia espacial; es una conversación entre un hijo y el Padre. Carley R. Lester te ha abierto el mundo de la oración para que puedas disfrutar de esta hermosa experiencia de enseñar a tus hijos a orar y también para que tú, como persona, construyas tu vida de oración. Este libro es una colección de grandes obras sobre la construcción de una relación agradable y sana con Dios a través de la oración, y está firmemente basado en el hecho de que Cristo nos dijo que oráramos siempre sin cesar. Esta exhortación del Señor no se ha hecho realidad en muchos de nosotros porque cuando oramos, nos quedamos en el camino porque dejamos que muchos factores externos determinen por qué oramos, cómo oramos y por cuánto tiempo oramos. Nos sentimos agobiados por nuestros problemas y dejamos de hablar con Dios porque Él no ha respondido a nuestras oraciones; perdemos la fe y por lo tanto las continuas tribulaciones que muchos de nosotros enfrentamos. Este libro le ofrece una guía para hacerse cargo de todos estos problemas y mucho más. Aprenderá a construirse a sí mismo y, lo que es más importante, a impactar estas cualidades y a llevar a sus seres queridos a lo largo del viaje. Hablar con Dios con lo que aprendes en este libro será más constructivo, y nunca se te acabarán las cosas que decir en cualquier ambiente en el que te encuentres. Está en nuestra naturaleza el distraernos fácilmente y tratar con una tarea a la vez, de ahí la razón de la dificultad de comunicarnos con Dios durante nuestras actividades diarias. No temas, ya que descubrirás formas de incorporar plenamente las oraciones en tu rutina diaria. Estos 3 libros en 1 te mostrarán cómo orar a
Many are Called: Rediscovering the Glory of the Priesthood
by Scott HahnInMany Are Called,Dr. Scott Hahn, one of the most celebrated scholars and influential Catholic writers living today, enthusiastically encourages Catholics around the world to renew their focus on the sacred role of the Catholic priest. Using his unique ability to present deep spiritual and theological ideas in the language of everyday life, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and historical roots of the priesthood to explain the centrality of the priest in the life of the Church. He brings reinvigorated a...
Many-Colored Blessings (Little Blessings)
by Dandi Daley Mackall Elena KucharikWith whimsical words and fun illustrations, young children will learn their colors as they discover God’s beautiful world. Introduce young children ages five and under to the fascinating world God has created, filled with colors. Little ones who have enjoyed Count Your Blessings and ABC's will love this book too!
A Many Colored Kingdom: Multicultural Dynamics for Spiritual Formation
by Elizabeth Conde-Frazier S. Steve Kang Gary A. ParrettThe authors describe relevant aspects of their own personal journeys, key issues emerging from their studies and teaching germane to race, culture, and ethnicity; and teaching implications that bring right practice to bear on church ministry.
Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church
by Soong-Chan RahThe United States is currently undergoing the most rapid demographic shift in its history. By 2050, white Americans will no longer comprise a majority of the population. Instead, they'll be the largest minority group in a country made up entirely of minorities, followed by Hispanic Americans, African Americans, and Asian Americans. Past shifts in America's demographics always reshaped the county's religious landscape. This shift will be no different. Soong-Chan Rah's book is intended to equip evangelicals for ministry and outreach in our changing nation. Borrowing from the business concept of "cultural intelligence," he explores how God's people can become more multiculturally adept. From discussions about cultural and racial histories, to reviews of case-study churches and Christian groups that are succeeding in bridging ethnic divides, Rah provides a practical and hopeful guidebook for Christians wanting to minister more effectively in diverse settings.Without guilt trips or browbeating, the book will spur individuals, churches, and parachurch ministries toward more effectively bearing witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Good News for people of every racial and cultural background. Its message is positive; its potential impact, transformative.
Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church
by Soong-Chan RahThe United States is currently undergoing the most rapid demographic shift in its history. By 2050, white Americans will no longer comprise a majority of the population. Instead, they'll be the largest minority group in a country made up entirely of minorities, followed by Hispanic Americans, African Americans, and Asian Americans. Past shifts in America's demographics always reshaped the county's religious landscape. This shift will be no different. Soong-Chan Rah's book is intended to equip evangelicals for ministry and outreach in our changing nation. Borrowing from the business concept of "cultural intelligence," he explores how God's people can become more multiculturally adept. From discussions about cultural and racial histories, to reviews of case-study churches and Christian groups that are succeeding in bridging ethnic divides, Rah provides a practical and hopeful guidebook for Christians wanting to minister more effectively in diverse settings.Without guilt trips or browbeating, the book will spur individuals, churches, and parachurch ministries toward more effectively bearing witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Good News for people of every racial and cultural background. Its message is positive; its potential impact, transformative.
The Many Deaths of Judas Iscariot: A Meditation on Suicide
by Aaron Maurice SaariIn this bold, captivating and controversial book, the author combines his own intensely moving personal accounts with incisive scriptural analysis, and challenges the reader to reassess what they think they know about Judas Iscariot and suicide. Drawing on the memory of his own brother’s action in taking his own life, Aaron Saari examines Judas Iscariot as the definitive figure of God’s abhorrence for suicide and a powerful symbol of the cultural taboo originating from Christian doctrine. Instead, he argues, this ancient condemnation of Judas’ death is unfounded: Judas is instead a literary invention of the Markan community meant to undercut the authority of the Twelve, entering the Christian story c.70 CE through the Gospel of Mark. Written with passion and clarity and consistently relevant to today’s moral issues, this book is as much an ideal introduction to biblical studies for the general reader as it is essential reading for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in Biblical studies, ancient scripture and theology.
Many Dimensions: A Novel
by Charles WilliamsAn ancient stone possessing awesome and terrifying powers wreaks havoc in this intelligent and provocative literary excursion into the supernatural A remarkable object has fallen into the hands of the abominable scientist Sir Giles Tumulty. Once positioned at the center of the crown of King Solomon, it is a stone of astonishing and terrifying power, capable of good and evil alike. Anyone who touches it can move through time and space, perform miracles, and heal or kill. The stone can replicate itself, and does so during the course of Sir Giles&’s inhuman experiments, subsequently falling into numerous unworthy hands throughout England. There are those who will attempt to use the stone for personal gain, only to discover that it is they themselves being used by a power beyond their comprehension; some will find themselves trapped in eternally repeating nightmares from which there is no escape; still others will be freed from their earthly burdens. And so begins the battle between the forces of darkness and light for control of the most dangerous object in existence. A gripping metaphysical thriller by Charles Williams, who along with C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, and J. R. R. Tolkien was one of Oxford&’s famed Inklings, Many Dimensions is at once a gripping supernatural adventure and a thought-provoking exploration of the good and evil that dwell in the heart of every human being.
The Many Faces Of Christ: The Thousand-year Story Of The Survival And Influence Of The Lost Gospels
by Philip JenkinsThe standard account of early Christianity tells us that the first centuries after Jesus’ death witnessed an efflorescence of Christian sects, each with its own gospel. We are taught that these alternative scriptures, which represented intoxicating, daring, and often bizarre ideas, were suppressed in the fourth and fifth centuries, when the Church canonized the gospels we know today: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The rest were lost, destroyed, or hidden. In The Many Faces of Christ, the renowned religious historian Philip Jenkins thoroughly refutes our most basic assumptions about the Lost Gospels. He reveals that dozens of alternative gospels not only survived the canonization process but in many cases remained influential texts within the official Church. Whole new gospels continued to be written and accepted. For a thousand years, these strange stories about the life and death of Jesus were freely admitted onto church premises, approved for liturgical reading, read by ordinary laypeople for instruction and pleasure, and cited as authoritative by scholars and theologians. The Lost Gospels spread far and wide, crossing geographic and religious borders. The ancient Gospel of Nicodemus penetrated into Southern and Central Asia, while both Muslims and Jews wrote and propagated gospels of their own. In Europe, meanwhile, it was not until the Reformation and Counter-Reformation that the Lost Gospels were effectively driven from churches. But still, many survived, and some continue to shape Christian practice and belief in our own day. Offering a revelatory new perspective on the formation of the biblical canon, the nature of the early Church, and the evolution of Christianity, The Many Faces of Christ restores these Lost Gospels to their central place in Christian history.
The Many Faces of Christology
by Tyron InbodyThe Many Faces of Christology surveys the landscape of traditional and contemporary thought about Jesus. Inbody first grounds his survey in a concise discussion of research into Jesus as a historical person and explores the implications and relevance of that research for contemporary christological thought. In chapter two he outlines classical christology and trinitarian thought and then provides a preliminary sketch of a contemporary trinitarian christology that emphasizes relationship more than understanding the exact nature of God. In chapters three, four, and five, Inbody surveys the basic positions and contributions of evangelical, liberal/process and postliberal (including liberationist), and feminist/womanist christologies. In his final three chapters, Inbody uses christology to answer three key questions: -- Is atonment theology nothing more than "divinely sanctioned abuse?" -- What is the relationship of Christianity to Judaism? -- Is Christianity the one true path? This critical, mainstream survey provides pastors and seminarians an authoritative and comprehensive volume on the subject.