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The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust
by Edith H. BeerEdith Hahn was an outspoken young woman in Vienna when the Gestapo forced her into a ghetto and then into a labor camp. When she returned home months later, she knew she would become a hunted woman and went underground. With the help of a Christian friend, she emerged in Munich as Grete Denner. There she met Werner Vetter, a Nazi Party member who fell in love with her. Despite Edith's protests and even her eventual confession that she was Jewish, he married her and kept her identity a secret.<P><P> In wrenching detail, Edith recalls a life of constant, almost paralyzing fear. She tells of German officials who casually questioned the lineage of her parents; of how, when giving birth to her daughter, she refused all painkillers, afraid that in an altered state of mind she might reveal something of her past; and of how, after her husband was captured by the Soviet army, she was bombed out of her house and had to hide while drunken Russian soldiers raped women on the street.<P> Yet despite the risk it posed to her life, Edith created a remarkable record of survival. She saved every document and set of papers issued to her, as well as photographs she managed to take inside labor camps. Now part of the permanent collection at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., these hundreds of documents, several of which are included in this volume, form the fabric of a gripping new chapter in the history of the Holocaust -- complex, troubling, and ultimately triumphant. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Nazira Zeineddine: A Pioneer of Islamic Feminism (Makers of the Muslim World)
by Miriam CookeIn 1928, a young Lebanese woman, Nazira Zeineddine al-Halabi, wrote a book called "Unveiling and Veiling", an indictment of patriarchal oppression in which she boldly stated that the veil was un-Islamic, directly challenging the teachings of "wiser" male scholars. Considered by many an attack on Islam, it rocked the Muslim world and was banned by many clerics, although it quickly went into a second edition and was translated into several languages. In this latest addition to Makers of the Muslim World series, Miriam Cooke offers an intimate portrait of the life and work of this pioneering champion of Islamic feminism. Miriam Cooke is Professor of Modern Arabic literature and Culture at Duke University.
Nazis in Newark
by Warren Grover""Well researched, readable, and very interesting"" --Choice ""Nazis in Newark is a model local history that reaches well beyond the border of Essex County, New Jersey, to the national and international arenas. By recounting so many sides of the complicated encounter between Nazis and Jews in Newark, Warren Grover has fashioned a world of street politics, boycotts, Nazi louts and Jewish bruisers that is as compelling and telling in its detail as any grand tome on the supposed failures and successes of American Jewish resistence to the Holocaust... I recommend Nazis in Newark. I intend to use it as a cornerstone of my teaching for some time to come."" --Professor Michael Alexander The Jewish Quarterly Review ""Very few people today realize that the U.S. mainland was the scene of battles against the Nazis. Warren Grover has produced an outstanding work on this subject. The writing is incisive, the ideas are both original and insightful and the thesis masterfully developed and executed. Must reading for anyone interested in American history and ethnic studies."" --William B. Helmreich, CUNY Graduate Center and author of The Enduring Community ""Thanks to tenacious research and deft story-telling, Warren Grover has put the politics of extremism in one city in the shadow of Fascism, Nazism and Communism, and has thus illuminated the terrible dilemmas of the 1930s. His book also compels the reader to consider an historical anomaly: champions of the Third Reich come across as victims whose civil liberties were infringed, and the gangs of Newark responsible for these violations tended to be Jewish. Such ironies make Nazis in Newark worth the interest of anyone intrigued by ethnic conflict and politcal violence in urban America."" --Stephen Whitfield, Max Richter Professor of American Civilization, Brandeis University ""In this fast-paced, thorough study of anti-Nazism in Newark, scholar Warren Grover tells th
The Nazis' Last Victims: The Holocaust in Hungary
by Randolph L. Braham Scott MillerThe Nazis' Last Victims articulates and historically scrutinizes both the uniqueness and the universality of the Holocaust in Hungary, a topic often minimized in general works on the Holocaust. The result of the 1994 conference at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on the fiftieth anniversary of the deportation of Hungarian Jewry, this anthology examines the effects on Hungary as the last country to be invaded by the Germans. The Nazis' Last Victims questions what Hungarians knew of their impending fate and examines the heightened sense of tension and haunting drama in Hungary, where the largest single killing process of the Holocaust period occurred in the shortest amount of time. Through the combination of two vital components of history writing--the analytical and the recollective--The Nazis' Last Victims probes the destruction of the last remnant of European Jewry in the Holocaust.
Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front
by Charles GallagherThe forgotten history of American terrorists who, in the name of God, conspired to overthrow the government and formed an alliance with Hitler. On January 13, 1940, FBI agents burst into the homes and offices of seventeen members of the Christian Front, seizing guns, ammunition, and homemade bombs. J. Edgar Hoover’s charges were incendiary: the group, he alleged, was planning to incite a revolution and install a “temporary dictatorship” in order to stamp out Jewish and communist influence in the United States. Interviewed in his jail cell, the front’s ringleader was unbowed: “All I can say is—long live Christ the King! Down with communism!” In Nazis of Copley Square, Charles Gallagher provides a crucial missing chapter in the history of the American far right. The men of the Christian Front imagined themselves as crusaders fighting for the spiritual purification of the nation, under assault from godless communism, and they were hardly alone in their beliefs. The front traced its origins to vibrant global Catholic theological movements of the early twentieth century, such as the Mystical Body of Christ and Catholic Action. The front’s anti-Semitism was inspired by Sunday sermons and by lay leaders openly espousing fascist and Nazi beliefs. Gallagher chronicles the evolution of the front, the transatlantic cloak-and-dagger intelligence operations that subverted it, and the mainstream political and religious leaders who shielded the front’s activities from scrutiny. Nazis of Copley Square offers a grim tale of faith perverted to violent ends, and its lessons provide a warning for those who hope to stop the spread of far-right violence today.
Nazism, The Jews and American Zionism, 1933-1948
by Aaron BermanAaron Berman takes a moderate and measured approach to one of the most emotional issues in American Jewish historiography, namely, the response of American Jews to Nazism and the extermination of European Jewry. <P><P> In remarkably large numbers, American Jews joined the Zionist crusade to create a Jewish state that would finally end the problem of Jewish homelessness, which they believed was the basic cause not only of the Holocaust but of all anti-Semitism. Though American Zionists could justly claim credit for the successful establishment of Israel in 1948, this triumph was not without cost. Their insistence on including a demand for Jewish statehood in any proposal to aid European Jewry politicized the rescue issue and made it impossible to appeal for American aid on purely humanitarian grounds. <P><P> The American Zionist response to Nazism also shaped the political turmoil in the Middle East which followed Israel's creation. Concerned primarily with providing a home for Jewish refugees and fearing British betrayal, Zionists could not understand Arab protests in defense of their own national interests. Instead they responded to the Arab revolt with armed force and sought to insure their own claim to Palestine. Zionists came to link the Arabs with the Nazi and British forces that were opposed to the establishment of a Jewish state. In the thinking of American Zionists, the Arabs were steadily transformed from a people with whom an accommodation would have to be made into a mortal enemy to be defeated. <P><P> Aaron Berman does not apologize for American Jews, but rather tries to understand the constraints within which they operated and what opportunities-if any-they had to respond to Hitler. In surveying the latest scholarship and responding to charges against American Jewry, Berman's arguments are reasoned and reasonable.
NBLA, Biblia Cronológica de Estudio, Interior a Cuatro Colores
by NBLA-Nueva Biblia de Las Américas VidaDisfruta de un viaje a través de la historia y la cultura con la única Biblia de estudio que se desarrolla en orden histórico, publicada en la traducción más literal en español, la Nueva Biblia de las Américas.La Biblia de Estudio Cronológica NBLA presenta las Escrituras en orden cronológico, en el orden en que ocurrieron los acontecimientos, con notas, artículos y gráficos a todo color que conectan al lector con la historia y la cultura de los tiempos bíblicos. Empezando por la creación y pasando por el pueblo de Dios en el Antiguo Testamento, la vida de Jesús y el nacimiento de la iglesia, esta Biblia proporciona una imagen vívida de la obra de Dios a lo largo de la historia. Perfecta para los lectores, independientemente de dónde se encuentren en su camino de fe, la Biblia de Estudio Cronológica es un gran recurso de estudio no sólo para comprender mejor el texto, sino también para ayudarle a experimentar esos momentos de una manera nueva y fresca.El texto completo de la NBLA con notas de los traductores y ordenado cronológicamente que proporciona un estudio bíblico cautivador y eficazLas ilustraciones a todo color de lugares, artefactos y fenómenos culturales ofrecen al lector una experiencia dramática de sentir "estar allí".Artículos fascinantes que conectan el texto bíblico con la historia y la cultura del mundoLas notas de la vida cotidiana le ayudan a relacionarse con la vida de la gente en los tiempos bíblicosLíneas cronológicas y los gráficos muestran el flujo de la historia bíblicaLos mapas en color del mundo bíblico que aparecen en el texto aportan una representación visual de Israel y otros lugares bíblicos para mejorar el contextoLetra de fácil lectura de 9 puntos NBLA Comfort Print ®NBLA, Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover, 4 Color InteriorThe NBLA Chronological Study Bible presents Scripture in chronological order—the order in which the events happened—with notes, articles, and full-color graphics that connect the reader to the history and culture of biblical times. Starting with creation and moving through God&’s people in the Old Testament, the life of Jesus and the birth of the church, this Bible provides a vivid picture of God&’s work throughout history. Perfect for readers regardless of where they are in their faith journey, the Chronological Study Bible is a great study resource to not only better understand the text but to also help you experience those moments in fresh, new ways.The entire NBLA text with translators&’ notes, arranged in chronological order, provides absorbing and effective Bible studyFull-color illustrations of places, artifacts, and cultural phenomena give the reader a dramatic, &“you are there&” experienceFascinating articles connect the Bible text to world history and cultureDaily Life Notes help you relate to how people lived in Bible timesTime Panels and Charts show the flow of Bible historyIn-text and full-page color maps of the biblical world provide a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextEasy-to-read 9-point NBLA Comfort Print ®
NBLA Nuevo Testamento
by NBLA-Nueva Biblia de Las Américas VidaLa NBLA es la palabra de Dios escrita en el lenguaje de tu corazón.¡Descubre por qué la Biblia es el libro más vendido en la historia del mundo! El Nuevo Testamento de la NBLA es la forma perfecta de explorar la mayor obra literaria jamás escrita. Millones de vidas han sido cambiadas y toda nuestra sociedad ha sido afectada por este asombroso libro.El texto del Nuevo Testamento de la Nueva Biblia de las Américas retiene de manera precisa el significado de los idiomas originales, al mismo tiempo que provee claridad y legibilidad únicas. Respetando el mismo vocabulario, la gramática y la estructura de los originales, la Nueva Biblia de las Américas es la traducción moderna más literal disponible en español latinoamericano.Características:Texto del Nuevo Testamento de la NBLAReferenciasExclusiva letra fácil de leer Comfort Print® 10+Prefacio de la NBLANotas contextuales a la traducciónPlan de salvaciónNBLA New TestamentThe NBLA is the word of God written in the language of your heart.Find out why the Bible is the best-selling book in the history of the world! The NBLA New Testament is the perfect way to explore the greatest literature ever written. Millions of lives have been changed and our entire society has been affected by this one amazing book.The New Testament text of the New Bible of the Americas accurately retains the meaning of the original languages while providing unique clarity and readability. Including the same vocabulary, grammar, and structure of the originals, the New Bible of the Americas is the most literal modern translation available in Latin American Spanish.?Features Include:Text of the New Testament in the NBLA translationReferencesExclusive, easy to read Comfort Print® 10+Preface to the NBLAContextual translation notesSalvation Plan
NBLA Santa Biblia
by Vida NBLA-Nueva Biblia de Las AméricasLa NBLA es la palabra de Dios escrita en el lenguaje de tu corazón.¡Descubre por qué la Biblia es el libro más vendido en la historia del mundo! El Texto de la NBLA es la forma perfecta de explorar la mayor obra literaria jamás escrita. Millones de vidas han sido cambiadas y toda nuestra sociedad ha sido afectada por este asombroso libro. El texto de la Nueva Biblia de las Américas retiene de manera precisa el significado de los idiomas originales, al mismo tiempo que provee claridad y legibilidad únicas. Respetando el mismo vocabulario, la gramática y la estructura de los originales, la Nueva Biblia de las Américas es la traducción moderna más literal disponible en español latinoamericano.Características:Texto completo de la NBLAExclusiva letra fácil de leer Comfort PrintPrefacio de la NBLANotas contextuales a la traducciónNBLA Holy BibleThe NBLA is the word of God written in the language of your heart.Find out why the Bible is the best-selling book in the history of the world! The NBLA Outreach Edition is the perfect way to explore the greatest literature ever written. Millions of lives have been changed and our entire society has been affected by this one amazing book. The NBLA Outreach Edition accurately retains the meaning of the original languages while providing unique clarity and readability. Including the same vocabulary, grammar, and structure of the originals, the New Bible of the Americas is the most literal modern translation available in Latin American Spanish.Features Include:Full text of the NBLA translationExclusive, easy to read Comfort PrintPreface to the NBLAContextual translation notes
NCV The Devotional Bible: Experiencing The Heart of Jesus
by Max LucadoImagine a hope-filled tour of the Bible with the most beloved devotional writer of our time. The Devotional Bible brings together words of encouragement and the gentle wisdom of Max Lucado with the timeless Word of God.Favorite inspirational writer Max Lucado has done more than revise and update the best-selling Inspirational Bible. Using the New Century Version, The Devotional Bible will be a staple for anyone who wants to draw closer to the heart of Christ.From the busy mom to the frustrated employee, The Devotional Bible is the perfect refuge for anyone that needs truth and encouragement to hold on to.
NCV The Everyday Bible
by Thomas NelsonIf connecting with the heart of God brings pleasure, then reading the Bible can be a pleasure. The Everyday Bible is the Bible to use every single day of the year.With a new and contemporary look, The Everyday Bible line will meet the needs of every Bible reader.
Near: Psalm 139
by Sally Lloyd-JonesFrom the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, comes an uplifting new message for children. Inspired by Psalm 139—which begins, &“O Lord, you have searched me and you know me&”—the lyrical text reminds little ones that God is with them anywhere they go in God&’s wide world.God is my Father who made everything.And I am a little explorer of the wide world.He is near meAnd he protects me.He sees meAnd he knows me.He is strongAnd he looks after me. He is with me—always!An inspirational, Bible-based board book, Near:is written by Sally Lloyd-Jones, the bestselling author of The Jesus Storybook Biblepresents lyrical text inspired by Psalm 139delivers a reassuring message that calms kids&’ nerves, soothes their anxieties, and eases their fearsfeatures a soft padded format that is a perfect fit for little handsis a great gift for a new baby, First Communion, Christmas or birthdayThe board book offers a soft, padded format, a perfect fit for little hands.Look for additional inspirational children&’s picture books in the series inspired by The Jesus Storybook Bible:Loved: The Lord&’s PrayerFound: Psalm 23Near is another resource to invite children to experience God&’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.
Near And Distant Horizons: In Search of the Primary Sources of Knowledge
by John HerlihyIs there a wellspring of knowledge that can neutralize the duality of the world by offering a unified vision of the Whole? With originality and insight, the author makes a compelling case for the need to identify the sources of a traditional knowledge that still has the power to enrich people's lives in today's materialistic and anti-spiritual world. What are the true sources of knowledge? Are there headwaters for the universal laws of nature? Is there a source so transcendent that it can resolve the perennial mystery concerning the origin of life and the creation of man? Is there a wellspring of knowledge that can neutralize the duality of the world by offering a unified vision of the Whole? This work reflects upon the significance of three principal sources of knowledge in the Islamic Traditions. They are Revelation as the expression of the supreme mind of God, Nature as the universal body of God, and Man as the human image of God. The book's absorbing inquiry and reflective style throw light on the dark mysteries that still confront people today, and will appeal to readers interested in an alternative to the theories of modern science, taking them on an inward journey whose destination lies far beyond the horizon of our time.
Near Christianity
by Anthony LeDonneThis unique book is an exploration of Christianity alongside Jewish guides who are well-studied in and sympathetic to Christianity, but who remain “near Christianity.”Reflecting on his journeys within biblical studies and contemporary Jewish-Christian dialogue, Anthony Le Donne illustrates not only the value but also the necessity of continued Jewish friendship for the Christian life. With the help of Jewish friends and mentors, he presents a deeper and more complex Christian faith, offering readers a better vision of the beauty and genius of Christianity, but also an honest look at its warts and failings. Weaving his own story and personal conversations with Jewish friends, Le Donne, a respected scholar and published author, models how his fellow Christians can avoid blurring the differences between Christianity and Judaism on the one hand and exaggerating them on the other.
The Near-Death Experience: A Reader
by Jenny Yates Lee W. BaileyThe Near Death Experience: A Reader is the most comprehensive collection of NDE cases and interpretations ever assembled. This book encompasses a broad range of disciplines: psychological researchers discuss cognitive models and Jungian theories of meaningful archetypal phenomena; the biological perspectivedescribes how brains near death may produce soothing endorphins, optical illusions, and convincing hallucinations. Philosophers present empirical analyses and images in archetypal theories, and the symbolic language of comparative phenomenological theories. Christian, Jewish and Mormon responses to NDEs outline the religious perspective, and the mystical and spiritual interpretations of NDEs are also explored.
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs
by Gregory Shushan• Reveals the powerful influence of near-death experiences (NDEs) on the formation of religious beliefs, mystical literature, and ritual practices• Focuses on the afterlife beliefs of five ancient world regions: Old and Middle Kingdom Egypt, Sumer and Old Babylonian Mesopotamia, Vedic India, pre-Buddhist China, and Maya and Aztec Mesoamerica• Shows how the similarities among afterlife beliefs and their correspondences with NDEs reveal that they both stem from universal truthsTaking readers on a thought-provoking journey into our ancestors&’ beliefs about death, dying, and the afterlife, Gregory Shushan, Ph.D., reveals the powerful influence of near-death experiences (NDEs) on religious beliefs and ritual practices throughout human history. Focusing on five ancient world regions in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and Mesoamerica, Shushan expertly explores each civilization&’s afterlife beliefs. He explains how each of these civilizations developed independently of one another, yet there is a series of similarities among afterlife beliefs too consistent and specific to be mere coincidence. This leads to the profound implication that afterlife beliefs are not entirely invented by cultures: they also stem from universal truths derived from NDEs.Drawing on anthropology, psychology, and philosophy, the author explores how each civilization interpreted NDEs and how afterlife beliefs develop over time. He also explores the metaphysical implications of his discoveries, including what an actual afterlife would look like. Revealing that NDEs have occurred throughout human history, Shushan shows how they continue to influence our understanding of what lies beyond death to this day.
Near-Death Experiences: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection
by Ornella CorazzaNear death experiences fascinate everyone, from theologians to sociologists and neuroscientists. This groundbreaking book introduces the phenomenon of NDEs, their personal impact and the dominant scientific explanations. Taking a strikingly original cross-cultural approach and incorporating new medical research, it combines new theories of mind and body with contemporary research into how the brain functions. Ornella Corazza analyses dualist models of mind and body, discussing the main features of NDEs as reported by many people who have experienced them. She studies the use of ketamine to reveal how characteristics of NDEs can be chemically induced without being close to death. This evidence challenges the conventional ‘survivalist hypothesis’, according to which the near death experience is a proof of the existence of an afterlife. This remarkable book concludes that we need to move towards a more integrated view of embodiment, in order to understand what human life is and also what it can be. Ornella Corazza is a NDE researcher at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. In 2004-5 she was a Member of the 21st Century Centre of Excellence (COE) ‘Program on the Construction of Death and Life Studies’ at the University of Tokyo.
Near in the Night: 100 Evening Meditations on God’s Peace and Rest
by Emily LeyWhy is it that when the lights go off our minds start racing? We stew over what we could have done differently that day. We think about details we're afraid we'll forget in the morning. And most of all, we worry. Small anxieties as well as huge fears come alive when we're exhausted and trying to sleep. This 100-day devotional will put your anxieties in their place and bring peace to your soul.In this unique evening devotional, bestselling author Emily Ley shares her own stories and struggles, invites you into contemplation, and brings you back to the unchanging comfort found in the Bible.Near in the Night includes practical ideas to make your evenings calmer along with pages for taking notes, making lists (so you can stop thinking about those to-dos!), and journaling your personal reflections. Each of the 100 devotions will help you:Turn off your worries and regrets at nightRemember God's goodness in an uncertain worldDevelop a grace-filled evening routine so you can sleep well and wake up refreshed for the day aheadThis devotional is perfect for:Anyone looking for uplifting biblical readings for those stress-filled evening hoursFans of Emily and her Simplified brandChristmas, New Year's, Mother's Day, birthdays, and graduationPairing biblical wisdom with Emily&’s simplicity expertise, Near in the Night reminds us that God is always faithful and ever near, even in the darkest of nights.Look for Emily&’s companion 100-day morning devotional, Sure as the Sunrise.
Near Occasions (John Paul 2 High Book #5)
by Christian M. FrankFrom the Back Cover: If you've never particularly wanted to be super-Catholic, can anyone blame you if you'd like a chance to do things your way? J.P. and Liz have never wanted to be at John Paul 2 High... So they join after-school activities at the bigger, cooler school next door, Sparrow Hills. But bigger schools can have bigger problems, maybe a little more than two fun-loving pranksters like J.P. and Liz can handle. Especially when rumors start flying that the Sparrow Hills Shooter isn't dead after all...
A Near Sympathy: The Timeless Quaker Wisdom of John Woolman
by Michael BirkelExplores the spiritual life and social teachings of an 18th century Quaker who was influential in early antislavery work.
Near the Cross Large Print: A Lenten Journey of Prayer
by Kenneth H. Carter Jr.Prayer nurtures our faith and encourages spiritual growth. This thematic Bible study calls individuals and small groups to a deeper life of prayer during the season of Lent. It guides readers to spiritual transformation and application of Bible study to everyday, practical life experience. By coming near the cross through prayer, we can know and imitate heart of Christ. This thematic Bible study is designed to be used by individuals and small groups during the Lent 2016 season. In addition to the main content, each chapter offers questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week. The focus emerges from the chapter content and encourages readers to engage in a spiritual practice or do something specific that will help them grow in faith. On the whole, this thematic seasonal Bible study series is designed for transformation and application of Bible study to everyday, practical life experience.
Nearer, My God: An Autobiography of Faith
by William F. Buckley Jr.William F. Buckley, Jr., was raised a Catholic. As the world plunged into war, and as social mores changed dramatically around him, Buckley's faith -- a most essential part of his make-up -- sustained him. In highly personal terms, and with the wit and acuity for which he is justly renowned, Buckley discusses vital issues of Catholic doctrine and practice, and in so doing outlines for the reader both the nature of Catholic faith and the essential role of religious belief in everyday life.
Nearer, My God
by William F. BuckleyThis is the story of one man's faith, told with unrivaled reflection and candor. William F. Buckley, Jr. , was raised a Catholic. As the world plunged into war, and as social mores changed dramatically around him, Buckley's faith -- a most essential part of his make-up -- sustained him. In Nearer, My God, Buckley examines in searching detail the meaning of his faith, and how his life has been shaped and sustained by religious conviction. In highly personal terms, and with the wit and acuity for which he is justly renowned, Buckley discusses vital issues of Catholic doctrine and practice, and in so doing outlines for the reader both the nature of CathoLic faith and the essential role of religious belief in everyday life. In powerfully felt prose, he contributes provocatively and intelligently to the national interest in the nature of religion, the Church, and spiritual development. Nearer, My God is sure to appeal to all readers who have felt the stirrings of their own religious faith, and who want confirmation of their beliefs or who are seeking a guide to understanding their own souls. The renowned social and political commentator, William F. Buckley Jr. , turns to a highly personal subject -- his faith. And he tells us the story of his life as a Catholic Christian. "Nearer, My God" is the most reflective, poignant, and searching of Bill Buckley's many books. In the opening chapters he relives his childhood, a loving, funny, nostalgic glimpse into pre-World War II America and England. He speaks about his religious experiences to a world that has changed dramatically. He is unafraid of revealing the most personal side of his faith. He describes, in his distinctive style, the intimacy of a trip to Lourdes, the impact on him of the searing account by Maria Valtorta of the Crucifixion, the ordination of his nephew into the priesthood, and gives a moving account of his mother's death. And there is humor, as Buckley gives a unique, hilarious view of a visit to the Vatican with Malcolm Muggeridge, Charlton Heston, Grace Kelly, and David Niven. Personal though this book is, Buckley has gone to others to examine new perspectives, putting together his own distinguished 'Forum' and leaning on the great literature of the past to illustrate his thinking on contemporary Catholic and Christian issues.
Nearer to Jesus (Dear Jesus/Jesus Calling)
by Sarah YoungIf drawing nearer to Jesus is the longing of your heart, listen. Listen while in His Presence. Listen moment by moment as you are struggling, as you wonder, as you praise. Listen even as you express the cries of your heart to the living God.Invite Him to enter into the here and now with you, His Peace permeating your spirit, His Love and assurance whispering to your soul. Bring Him your thoughts, feelings, concerns in this very hour-where He meets you...and find Him nearer than you ever imagined.
Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well
by Billy GrahamBut I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. -Acts 20:24 (ESV). "Growing old has been the greatest surprise of my life," says Billy Graham, known by many as God's Ambassador. "I would have never guessed what God had in store for me, and I know that as I am nearing home, He will not forsake me the last mile of the way." In Nearing Home this man of faith--now in his nineties--explores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from Scripture. Billy Graham invites us to journey with him as he considers the golden years while anticipating the hope of being reunited with his wife, Ruth, in his heavenly home that eclipses this world. "When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice," says the author. "Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ." Join Billy Graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well.