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The Pathway to Success: Letting God Lead You to a Life of Meaning and Purpose
by Joyce MeyerRenowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shows readers how to realign their perspective on success to conform with God&’s vision for the kind of life that brings us true purpose and lasting joy. The world tells us that having a good job, owning your own business, money, fame, and influence are all important for a successful life. If we don&’t have them, we feel like a failure. But even when we achieve them, we still end up unhappy, unfulfilled, or lonely. God wants us to be successful, but His definition of success is not the same as the world's definition. The truth is, God&’s way of achieving the dreams and desires that truly fulfill us and bring genuine joy to our lives is very different—and that is what we need. In The Pathway to Success, you will discover a deeper understanding of what it means to seek success God's way. Through her practical, relatable insights based on God&’s Word, beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer reveals how to actively pursue the keys to true, lasting success. Full of rich encouragement and timeless wisdom, The Pathway to Success will allow you to refocus your life and fulfill your God-given destiny as you walk out the purpose He&’s planned for you.
Pathways (Full Circle #3)
by Lisa Tawn BergrenDrawn back once more to the Alaska of her youth, Bryn is haunted by two different kinds of love.<P> As a young woman visiting Alaska, Bryn Bailey--cousin to Trevor Kenbridge (Torchlight)--found love in the arms of Eli Pierce. But when she rejected Eli’s faith, the two sadly parted. Ten years later, Bryn is back in Alaska for a summer of humanitarian aid, where she is dependent upon Eli, now a bush pilot. To her surprise, Bryn discovers that not only is she still in love with Eli, she’s also drawn to the glorious country he loves--and the God he serves. Then one night, during a sudden storm, their small plane goes down in the wilderness, leaving Eli injured and fighting for his life. Can Bryn find Pathways back to civilization, to God…and to love?
Pathways of Buddhist Thought: Essays from The Wheel (Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism)
by Ven NyanaponikaOriginally published in 1971. The essays in this volume cover some of the most important aspects of Buddhism and include discussion of such themes as the nature of Buddhism, Buddhist ethics and philosophical concepts, Buddhism and science, the Power of Mindfulness, Anatta and Nibbana.
Pathways to an Inner Islam: Massignon, Corbin, Guenon, and Schuon
by Patrick LaudePathways to an Inner Islam provides an introduction to the esoteric or spiritual "inner Islam" presented by Western thinkers Louis Massignon, Henry Corbin, René Guénon, and Frithjof Schuon. Particularly interested in Sufism—the mystical tradition of Islam—these four twentieth-century authors who wrote in French played an important role in presenting Islamic spirituality to the West and have also had an influence in parts of the Muslim world, such as Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan. Patrick Laude brings them together to argue that an understanding of their inner Islam challenges reductionist views of Islam as an essentially legalistic tradition and highlights its spiritual qualities. The book discusses their thought on the definitions of spiritual Islam and Sufism, the metaphysical and mystical understanding of the Prophet and the Qur'ān, the function of femininity in Islamic spirituality, and the inner understanding of jihād. In addition, the writers' Christian backgrounds and their participation in the intellectual and spiritual traditions of both Christianity and Islam offer a dynamic perspective on interfaith dialogue.
Pathways to Bliss: Mythology and Personal Transformation (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell.)
by Joseph CampbellJoseph Campbell famously defined myth as “other people's religion.” But he also said that one of the basic functions of myth is to help each individual through the journey of life, providing a sort of travel guide or map to reach fulfillment — or, as he called it, bliss. For Campbell, many of the world's most powerful myths support the individual's heroic path toward bliss. <p><p> In Pathways to Bliss, Campbell examines this personal, psychological side of myth. Like his classic best-selling books Myths to Live By and The Power of Myth, Pathways to Bliss draws from Campbell's popular lectures and dialogues, which highlight his remarkable storytelling and ability to apply the larger themes of world mythology to personal growth and the quest for transformation. Here he anchors mythology's symbolic wisdom to the individual, applying the most poetic mythical metaphors to the challenges of our daily lives. <p><p> Campbell dwells on life's important questions. Combining cross-cultural stories with the teachings of modern psychology, he examines the ways in which our myths shape and enrich our lives and shows how myth can help each of us truly identify and follow our bliss.
Pathways to His Presence: A Daily Devotional
by Charles StanleyDiscover God's Blessings for Your Life Even more appealing than the charm of a trail through the forest, the serenity of a stroll by a river, or the inspiration of climbing a mountain path are the spiritual pathways to God's awesome presence. Pathways to His Presence reveals Dr. Charles Stanley's keen understanding of your deep longing for a clearer view of God's will for your life. The spiritual guidelines of the Word explained in this devotional offer practical truth and inspiration for everyday living. The daily readings reveal biblical solutions to the desires and fears of those who feel they are stumbling along faintly lit paths of life. If you're longing for the blessings God promises to those who walk with Him, Pathways to His Presence will lead you in the direction to capture them in your everyday life.
Pathways to Joy: The Master Vivekananda on The Four Yoga Paths to God
by Dave DelucaAt the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, Swami Vivekananda transformed Western thinking. He showed that, far from being an exotic novelty, Hinduism is an important, legitimate spiritual tradition with valuable lessons for the West. Pathways to Joy is a selection of 108 of his sacred teachings on Vedanta philosophy. In accessible and powerful prose, Vivekananda illuminates the four classical yoga paths -- karma, bhakti, raja, and jnana -- for the different natures of humankind. The messages focus on the oneness of existence; the divinity of the soul; the truth in all religions; and unifying with the Divine within. Invaluable and inspiring, the selections also explore karma, maya, rebirth, and other great revelations of Hinduism.
Pathways to the Soul: 101 Ways To Open Your Heart
by Carlos WarterPathways to the Soul contains 101 different exercises, visualizations, and meditations. Some are taken from various historical and classical traditions of the world’s cultures, and some are simple, current, and contemporary. All are designed to help you grow spiritually in many different ways, whether you are a beginner or an advanced student. If you want to experience your true beauty and the sacredness of your life, this book contains just about everything you need to know.
Pathways With Purpose
by Sarah J. RoyerWhen I started thinking about building a Faith-based curriculum for the early childhood classroom; my goal was to create a curriculum that would catch the interest of children 0- Kindergarten. See, I have worked in the early childhood classroom for almost two decades and while the goal is at the heart of the curriculum I have used; the interest it has sparked in our young ones is mild and dulled down, at best. How can we best instill an excitement to learn in our young ones? By making the material and manipulatives hands- on and exciting! I don’t mean by reading a story and pulling out paper puppets on craft sticks, although this may be what some children like and want to explore. What I mean is presenting values and morals in an explorative manner, in conjunction with developmentally appropriate learning standards that help engage your students in learning experiences while getting them excited! <P><P>Including stories and sensory materials, story buckets, role playing with dress up materials, including a variety of mixed media to spark your student’s interests is absolutely necessary. Create an environment that appeals to learners of various ages, backgrounds, and learning styles! Make your lesson times fun and interesting and your learners will gravitate back for more!
The Pathwork of Self-Transformation
by Eva PierrakosFor more than twenty years, noted therapist Eva Pierrakos was the channel for a spirit entity known only as the Guide. Combining rare psychological depth and insight with an inspiring vision of human possibility, the Guide's teachings, known as the Pathwork, have influenced many New Age thinkers. Now the core teachings of the Guide have been collected in one volume synthesizing its essential wisdom.
Pati-Patni Cha Divya Vyavhar: पति-पत्नी चा दिव्य व्यवहार
by Dada Bhagwanपति-पत्नी हे संसार रथाचे दोन चाक आहेत. ज्यांच्यात सुमेळ असणे अतिशय गरजेचे आहे. प्रत्येक घरात पति-पत्नीमध्ये कुठल्या ना कुठल्या तरी गोष्टींवर संघर्ष, क्लेश होतच राहतात ज्यामुळे संपूर्ण घरातील वातावरण तणावपूर्ण होत असते. ह्याचा परिणाम घरातील अन्य सदस्यांवर सुद्धा होतो. खासकरून मुलांवर त्याचा दुष्परिणाम जास्त होत असतो! पूज्य दादा भगवान सुद्धा विवाहित होते परंतु स्वत:च्या विवाहित जीवनात त्यांना कधीही, कुठल्याही बाबतीत त्यांच्या पत्नी (हिराबा) सोबत वादविवाद झाले नव्हते. आपल्या ह्या ‘पति-पत्नीचा दिव्य व्यवहार’ पुस्तकात दादाश्री आपल्याला वैवाहिक जीवन आदर्श बनविण्यासाठी पुष्कळ चाव्या देत आहेत. स्वत:चे अनुभव आणि ज्ञानासोबत, लोकांकडून विचारल्या गेलेल्या अनेक प्रश्नांचे उत्तर देतांना दादाश्रींनी अत्यंत मोलाचे असे कितीतरी उपाय सांगितले आहेत. ज्यांचे पालन केल्याने पती आणि पत्नी एकमेकांशी समंजसपणे, प्रेमाने व्यवहार करू शकतील. तेव्हा मग वैवाहिक जीवन खऱ्या अर्थाने शोभून दिसेल.
Pati Patni ka Divya Vyavhar (Sanxipt): पति पत्नी का दिव्य व्यवहार (संक्षिप्त)
by Dada Bhagwanपति और पत्नी यह दोनों एक ही गाड़ी के दो पहिये है जिसका साथ में चलना बहुत ही अनिवार्य है| हर घर में पति-पत्नी के बीच किसी ना किसी बात पर संघर्ष और मनमुटाव चलते ही रहता है जिसके कारण घर का वातावरण भी तनावपूर्ण हो जाता है| इसका प्रभाव घर में रहने वाले अन्य सदस्यों पर भी पड़ता है और खासकर बच्चे भी इससे बहुत ही प्रभावीत होते है| पूज्य दादा भगवान खुद भी विवाहित थे पर अपने सम्पूर्ण आयुष्यकाल में उनका अपनी पत्नी के साथ कभी भी किसी भी बात को लेकर विवाद खड़ा नहीं हुआ| अपनी किताब, ‘पति पत्नी का दिव्य व्यवहार’ में दादाजी हमें अपने विवाह जीवन को आदर्श किस तरह बनाये, इससे संबंधित बहुत सारी चाबियाँ देते है|अपने अनुभवों और ज्ञान के साथ, लोगो द्वारा पूछे गए प्रश्नों के जवाब में दादाजी ने बहुत सारी अच्छी बाते कही है, जिसका पालन करने से पति और पत्नी एक दूसरे के साथ सामजस्य के साथ प्रेमपूर्वक व्यवहार कर सकेंगे|
Pati Patni No Divya Vyavahar (Granth): પતિ-પત્નીનો દિવ્ય વ્યવહાર (ગ્રંથ)
by Dada Bhagwanઆ કાળના પુરુષો અને સ્ત્રીઓમાં જન્મજાત સ્વભાવથી થતી સમસ્યાઓ ભરપૂર છે, જે મતભેદ, અથડામણ અને વાદવિવાદમાં પરિણમે છે. સતયુગમાં પુરુષો અને સ્ત્રીઓ વચ્ચે બહુ ઓછી સમસ્યાઓ હતી કારણ કે જન્મજાત સરળતાને કારણે તેઓ એકબીજા સાથે સહેલાઈથી એડજસ્ટ થઇ શકતા. અત્યારે કળિયુગમાં પુરુષો અને સ્ત્રીઓના વ્યક્તિગત સ્વભાવને કારણે હુંસાતુંસી થાય છે. પરણેલાઓને સતત એકબીજા સાથે મતભેદ થાય છે અને તેથી તેમને તેમના સહજીવનમાં સુમેળ લાગતો નથી. આ કળિયુગમાં સતત સંઘર્ષ અને તણાવ વચ્ચે પરણેલા કેવી રીતે સુમેળ અને સ્વતંત્રતા મેળવી શકે? આ પતિ – પત્ની નો દિવ્ય વ્યવહાર પુસ્તકમાં પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીએ પતિ અને પત્નીના વ્યવહારને લગતા દરેક જાતના પ્રશ્નોના જવાબ આપ્યા છે; જે તેમના સબંધની સમસ્યાઓ દૂર કરવામાં મદદરૂપ થાય છે; જેથી તેઓ સુખી લગ્ન જીવન જીવી શકે. પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રી પણ પરણેલા હતા, પરંતુ તેમને તેમની પત્ની જોડે આખા જીવનમાં એકપણ મતભેદ થયો ન હતો. આધ્યાત્મિક જ્ઞાની પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીને આત્મજ્ઞાન થયા પછીના ત્રીસ વરસોમાં આ સંબંધે પૂછાયેલા હજારો પ્રશ્નોનો આ પુસ્તકમાં સમાવેશ કરવામાં આવ્યો છે. જેમને જીવન સુમેળથી જીવવું છે, પોતાના જીવનનો હેતુ શોધવો છે અને શુદ્ધ પ્રેમ મેળવવો છે એવા બધા પરણેલા જોડકાઓને આત્મોદ્ધારના પંથે ચડાવવામાં પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રી નિમિત્ત બન્યા છે.
Pati Patnino Divya Vyavahar (Sanxipt): પતિ પત્નીનો દિવ્ય વ્યવહાર (સંક્ષિપ્ત)
by Dada Bhagwanશાંતિ કેમ પ્રવર્તી શકે? શાંતિ માટે, તમારે ધર્મ (પોતાની ફરજો, નૈતિક આચરણના સિદ્ધાંતો ) સમજવો પડશે. તમારે ઘરમાં બધાને કહેવું, “ આપણે કંઈ એકબીજાના દુશ્મન નથી; કોઈના એકબીજા સાથે ઝઘડા ન હોવા જોઈએ. મતભેદની કોઈ જરૂર નથી. આપણી પાસે જે છે તેને એકબીજામાં વહેંચીને આપણે સુખી રહીએ.” આપણે આ રીતે વિચારવું અને કરવું જોઈએ. આપણે ઘરની વ્યક્તિઓ સાથે ક્યારેય પણ ઝઘડવું ન જોઈએ. જેમની સાથે એક જ ઘરમાં રહેવાનું છે તેમની સાથે આપણે શા માટે ઝગડીએ? બીજાને દુઃખી કરી ને કોઈ ક્યારેય સુખી થયું નથી. આપણે સુખ આપી ને સુખી થવા માંગીએ છીએ. ઘરમાં બીજાને સુખી કરીને જ આપણે સુખી થઈ શકીશું. આ સમજણ વડે અથડામણ ટાળશું તો આપણને સ્મિત સાથે સરસ મજાની ચા મળશે. નહિ તો આપણને ચા મળે તેનાથી પહેલાં જ તેઓ તેને બગાડી દેશે. “પતિ-પત્નીનો દિવ્ય વ્યવહાર” આ પુસ્તકમાં પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીએ પતિ અને પત્નીના સંબંધોની સમસ્યાઓ ઉકલી શકે અને સુખી લગ્ન જીવન જીવી શકાય, તેને લગતા દરેક જાતના સવાલોના જવાબો આપ્યા છે. પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રી પણ પરણેલા હતા છતાં તેમને આખી જિંદગીમાં તેમના પત્ની સાથે એકપણ મતભેદ થયો ન હતો. આ પુસ્તકમાં જ્ઞાની પુરુષ પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીને આત્મજ્ઞાન પ્રાપ્ત થયા પછીના ત્રીસ વરસોમાં આ સંબંધી પૂછાયેલા સવાલ-જવાબનો સંગ્રહ કરાયો છે. લગ્ન જીવન ને સુખી કરવાની બધી ચાવીઓ ‘અક્રમ વિજ્ઞાન’માં મળશે.
Patience
by Eknath Easwaran"Patience is the ornament of the brave," Eknath Easwaran's wise grandmother used to say. In all relationships, Easwaran says, patience is the mark of love. An experienced spiritual teacher, he gives powerful insights and advice for developing patience at home and at work, with his unique blend of humor and practicality. Stories offer quiet interludes throughout this little book. Anecdotes about animals, sports stars, and happy family outings make these short, varied readings as entertaining as they are instructive. Gentle reminiscences of India, tales from Easwaran's Hindu heritage, and inspiration from the world's saints lift the reader's spirits and give courage. Just keep trying, Easwaran says, and you'll find there's no end to your patience - no end to the wisdom, love, and compassion in your heart. This book makes a thoughtful gift for anyone seeking a life that is kinder, more stable, and serene.
Patience: The Benefits of Waiting (Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies)
by Stephen Eyre“Lord, I want patience, and I want it right now!” It is easier to joke about patience than to become patient. You can tell that God is growing patience in you when you run into frustrating experiences; when others fail to meet your expectations; when people you depend on let you down. Most of all, you know you are learning patience when you call out to the Lord for help and he seems to be on vacation. In the face of such trials, the Bible tells us that patience is worth the wait. This Fruit of the Spirit Bible study helps you discover the benefits of waiting.The eight-volume Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies series not only helps you discover what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers, but also moves you beyond reflection and discussion to application. Designed for use in small groups or personal devotions, the interactive format will help you grow in your ability to reflect the character of Jesus.Revised to include:Expanded leader’s notesBetween-studies applicationsSuggestions for prayer
Patience
by Lama Zopa RinpocheLama Zopa Rinpoche, one of the great living masters of Tibetan Buddhism, guides us through one of the core practices of the bodhisattvas, using a classic, revered text as a guide.&“Shantideva was like us, but he worked on his mind until he became completely free from delusions . . . A Guide to the Bodhisattva&’s Way of Life has inspired countless people since it was written over thirteen hundred years ago. It tells us that we too can develop our mind to the levels of realizations that the great masters have attained—and it shows us how to do it.&” —Lama Zopa Rinpoche The sixth chapter of Shantideva&’s classic A Guide to the Bodhisattva&’s Way of Life is a beacon of inspiration that shows what patience—one of the essential actions of the bodhisattvas—can really mean, challenging the reader to great depths of self-reflection and to great heights of awakened action in the world. Lama Zopa Rinpoche—a teacher whose very name means &“patience&”—explores Shantideva&’s teachings verse by verse, unpacking its lessons for the modern reader: - Overcoming anger - Accepting suffering - Respecting others and finding happiness in their happiness In this guide, Rinpoche shows us the profundity and relevance of this incredible bodhisattva&’s practice for us ordinary beings in our ordinary lives.
Patience with God
by Tomas HalikFor all the debate about belief and nonbelief in today's world--and how everyone becomes pigeonholed by one or the other-- Tomá Halík teaches that God requires us to persevere with our doubts, carry them in our hearts, and allow them to lead us to maturity. For Halík, patience is the main difference between faith and atheism. Faith, hope, and love are three aspects of patience in the face of God's silence, which is interpreted as "the death of God" by atheists and is not taken seriously enough by fundamentalists.Using the gospel story of Jesus's encounter with Zacchaeus, Halík issues an invitation to all people who stand (like Zacchaeus did) on the sideline--curious but noncommittal. The fact that Jesus gravitated to the poor and the marginalized means that he also has a special place in his heart for diligent seekers on the margins of the community of believers.
Patience with God: Faith for People Who Don't Like Religion (or Atheism)
by Frank SchaefferFrom the bestselling and controversial author of "Keeping Faith" and "Crazy for God," a spirited, witty, and provocative challenge to atheists and fundamentalists alike
The Patient One (Walnut Creek Series, The #1)
by Shelley Shepard GraySeven former best friends reunite and struggle to heal after the tragic death of one of their own in this evocative and heartrending novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Gift and Her Secret. When word had gotten out that Andy Warner had committed suicide, everyone in Walnut Creek, Ohio, had been shocked. For seven men and women in their twenties, some Amish, some Mennonite, and some English, each of whom had once counted his or herself as one of Andy&’s best friends, it had been extremely painful. And, maybe, a source of guilt. Years have passed since they&’d all been together last. Some of them got into trouble. A couple got into arguments. Eventually they all drifted apart. But even though none of them really saw each other anymore, there was a steadfast certainty that they&’d always have each other&’s backs—even when no one else did. Their bond was that strong…until Andy did the unthinkable. Now the seven remaining friends, still reeling from Andy&’s death, have vowed to look after each other again. As far as they&’re concerned, it doesn&’t matter that they&’re now in their twenties and have drifted far apart. They need to connect again…for Andy. With her signature &“taut writing&” (RT Book Reviews), Shelley Shepard Gray delivers a lyrical and heartfelt tale of friendship and forgiveness.
Patients, Doctors and Healers
by Dorthe Brogård KristensenRecognizing the interplay between biomedicine and indigenous medicine among the Mapuche in Southern Chile, this book explores notions of culture and personhood through the bodily experiences and medical choices of patients. Through case studies of patients in the context of medical pluralism, Kristensen argues that medical practices are powerful social symbol indicative of overarching socio-political processes. As certain types of extreme and violent experiences–known as olvidos–lack a framework that allows them to be expressed openly, they therefore surface as symptoms of an illness, often with no apparent organic pathology. In these contexts, indigenous medicine, thanks to its sensitivity to socio-political contexts, provides a space for articulation and management of collective experiences and suffering among patients in Southern Chile.
Patriarchal Lineages in 21st-Century Christian Courtship: First Comes Marriage
by Elizabeth L. ShivelyDrawing from a study of courtship media and ethnographic work at purity retreats and home-school conventions across the Midwest, this is the first inquiry into modern Christian courtship, an alternative to dating that asks young people to avoid both romance and sex until they are ready to be married. Bridging sociological and historical studies of American Christianity with youth and girlhood studies literatures, Elizabeth Shively finds that the courtship system is designed to shore up the patriarchal nuclear family structure at the center of conservative Christianity and ensure predictability in the face of emerging adulthood: single young women work to embody ideals of “luminous femininity” and model themselves after archetypes such as the “Proverbs 31 woman,” the “stay-at-home-daughter,” and the “mission-minded girl,” and courting couples strive to “guard their hearts” against premature emotional intimacy. Nonetheless, participants report that courtship, like other relationships, inevitably carries an element of risk, and it ultimately fails to offer a substantial challenge to the to the sexist realities of youth dating culture.
Patriarchs and Prophets
by Ellen G. WhiteVolume 1 of the 'Conflict of the Ages' book series, 'Patriarchs and Prophets' covers the Biblical history of the world from the rebellion of Satan in heaven to King David. This key Seventh Day Adventist text explains in detail the SDA understanding of the conflict between God and Satan and their understanding of the Bible and much of world history. White wrote the series based on her research of other authors and special information which she claimed to receive through visions from God. The books thus include unique insights and concepts not found in other works of the time. This Sublime Books edition includes linked notes that are key to understanding the work.
Patriarchs on Paper: A Critical History of Medieval Chan Literature
by Alan ColeThe truth of Chan Buddhism--better known as "Zen"--is regularly said to be beyond language, and yet Chan authors--medieval and modern--produced an enormous quantity of literature over the centuries. To make sense of this well-known paradox, Patriarchs on Paper explores several genres of Chan literature that appeared during the Tang and Song dynasties (c. 600-1300), including genealogies, biographies, dialogues, poems, monastic handbooks, and koans. Working through this diverse body of literature, Alan Cole details how Chan authors developed several strategies to evoke images of a perfect Buddhism in which wonderfully simple masters transmitted Buddhism's final truth to one another, suddenly and easily, and, of course, independent of literature and the complexities of the Buddhist monastic system. Chan literature, then, reveled in staging delightful images of a Buddhism free of Buddhism, tempting the reader, over and over, with the possibility of finding behind the thick façade of real Buddhism--with all its rules, texts, doctrines, and institutional solidity--an ethereal world of pure spirit. Patriarchs on Paper charts the emergence of this kind of "fantasy Buddhism" and details how it interacted with more traditional forms of Chinese Buddhism in order to show how Chan's illustrious ancestors were created in literature in order to further a wide range of real-world agendas.
Patriarchs, Prophets and Other Villains (Gender, Theology and Spirituality #3)
by Lisa IsherwoodPatriarchs, Prophets and Other Villains takes as a starting point the hermeneutics of suspicion. The book illustrates the way in which texts and interpretations have been manipulated for the purpose of power and control. Through careful-counter readings it challenges the ways in which the female divine has been pushed back by relentless male interpretation and misrepresentation. The essays range across liberation theology and queer theory to sexual hospitality and the 'Song of Songs' as a challenge to hetero-patriarchy. The book provides an accessible resource for any student interested in the ways in which narrow readings of Scripture can become a power base for hierarchies of exclusion.