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Sarah: Women of Genesis (A Novel) (Women of Genesis #1)
by Orson Scott CardThe first book of bestselling author Orson Scott Card's Women of Genesis series—a unique re-imagining of the biblical taleSarai was a child of ten years, wise for her age but not yet a woman, when she first met Abram. He appeared before her in her father's house, filthy from the desert, tired and thirsty. But as the dirt of travel was washed from his body, the sight of him filled her heart. And when Abram promises Sarai to return in ten years to take her for his wife, her fate was sealed.Abram kept his promise, and Sarai kept hers. They were wed, and so joined the royal house of Ur with the high priesthood of the Hebrews. So began a lifetime of great joy together, and greater peril: and with the blessing of their God, a great nation would be built around the core of their love.Bestselling author Orson Scott Card uses his fertile imagination, and uncanny insight into human nature, to tell the story of a unique woman—one who is beautiful, tough, smart, and resourceful in an era when women had little power, and are scarce in the historical record. Sarah, child of the desert, wife of Abraham, takes on vivid reality as a woman desirable to kings, a devoted wife, and a faithful follower of the God of Abraham, chosen to experience an incomparable miracle.Women of GenesisSarahRebekahRachel and LeahAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Saraha's Spontaneous Songs: With the Commentaries by Advayavajra and Moksakaragupta
by Klaus-Dieter Mathes Péter-Dániel SzántóThe first volume in over six decades to bring to light new original material on Saraha&’s Treasury of Spontaneous Songs (Dohakosa).&“Completely abandon thought and no-thought, and abide in the natural way of a small child.&” —Saraha To find liberation and realize the true nature of reality, the Indian Buddhist master Saraha says we must leave behind any conceptual assessment of reality, since no model of it has ever been known to withstand critical analysis. Saraha&’s spontaneous songs, or dohas, represent the Buddhist art of expressing the inexpressible. The most important collection of Saraha&’s songs is the Dohakosagiti, better known in Tibet as the Songs for the People, and the Tibetan Mahamudra tradition, especially within the Kagyü school, has done the most to preserve the lineage of Saraha&’s instructions to the present day. But Saraha was also widely cited in Indian sources starting around the eleventh century, and one Indic commentary, by the Newar scholar Advayavajra, still exists in Sanskrit. In addition, we have independent root texts of Saraha&’s songs in the vernacular Apabhramsa in which they were recorded. These Indian texts, together with their Tibetan translations, are here presented in masterful new critical editions along with the Tibetan translation of the commentary no longer extant in Sanskrit by Moksakaragupta. Finally, both commentaries are rendered in elegant English, and the authors offer a brisk, comprehensive introduction. Saraha&’s Spontaneous Songs provides the reader with everything needed for a serious study of one of the most important works in the Indian Buddhist canon.
Saraha: Poet of Blissful Awareness
by Roger R. JacksonThe life and works of the mysterious Indian yogin, Saraha, who has inspired Buddhist practitioners for over a thousand years.Saraha, &“the Archer,&” was a mysterious but influential tenth-century Indian Buddhist tantric adept who expressed his spiritual realization in mystic songs (dohās) that are enlightening, shocking, and confounding by turns. Saraha&’s poetic verses made the esoteric ideas and practices of Vajrayāna accessible to a wide audience on the Indian subcontinent and served as a basis for the exposition, in Tibet, of mahāmudrā, the great-seal meditation on the nature of mind that permeates every tradition of Buddhism on the Tibetan plateau.This is the first book to attempt a thorough treatment of the context, life, works, poetics, and teachings of Saraha. It features a search for the &“historical&” Saraha through evidence provided by our knowledge of the medieval Indian context in which he likely lived, the biographical legends that grew up around him in Tibet, and the works attributed to him in Indic and Tibetan text collections; a consideration of the various guises in which Saraha appears in his writings (as poet, social and religious critic, radical gnostic thinker, and more); an overview of Saraha&’s poetic and religious legacy in South Asia and beyond; and complete or partial translations, from Tibetan, of over two dozen works attributed to Saraha. These include nearly all his spiritual songs, from his well-known Dohā Trilogy to obscure but important expositions of mahāmudrā, as well as several previously untranslated works.
Sarcasm in Paul’s Letters (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series)
by Matthew PawlakIn this book, Matthew Pawlak offers the first treatment of sarcasm in New Testament studies. He provides an extensive analysis of sarcastic passages across the undisputed letters of Paul, showing where Paul is sarcastic, and how his sarcasm affects our understanding of his rhetoric and relationships with the Early Christian congregations in Galatia, Rome, and Corinth. Pawlak's identification of sarcasm is supported by a dataset of 400 examples drawn from a broad range of ancient texts, including major case studies on Septuagint Job, the prophets, and Lucian of Samosata. These data enable the determination of the typical linguistic signals of sarcasm in ancient Greek, as well as its rhetorical functions. Pawlak also addresses several ongoing discussions in Pauline scholarship. His volume advances our understanding of the abrupt opening of Galatians, diatribe and Paul's hypothetical interlocutor in Romans, the 'Corinthian slogans' of First Corinthians, and the 'fool's speech' found within Second Corinthians 10-13.
Sarva Dukho Se Mukti: सर्व दु:खों से मुक़्ति
by Dada Bhagwanसांसारिक दुःख किसे नहीं है? हर कोई उससे छूटना चाहता है| लेकिन वह छूट नहीं पाता| उससे छूटने का मार्ग क्या है? ज्ञानीपुरुष के मिलते ही सर्व दुखों से मुक्ति मिलती है| औरों को जो दुःख देता है, वह स्वयं दुखी हुए बिना नहीं रहता| सर्व दुखों से मुक्ति कैसे पाई जाये? सुख दुःख मिलने का कारण क्या है? औरों को सुख देने से सुख मिलता है और दुःख देने से दुःख मिलता है| यह सुख दुःख प्राप्ति का कुदरती सिद्दांत है| जिसे यह सिद्दांत संपूर्ण समझ में आ जाता है, वह किसी को बिलकुल दुःख न देने की जागृति में रह सकता है| फिर मन से भी वह किसी को दुःख नहीं दे सकता| इसके लिए ज्ञानीपुरुष ही यथार्थ क्रियाकारी उपाय बता सकते हैं| संपूज्य श्री दादाश्री, जो इस काल के ज्ञानी हुए, उन्होंने सुन्दर और संपूर्ण क्रियाकारी उपाय बताया है की हर रोज़ सुबह में हृयदपूर्वक पांच बार इतनी प्रार्थना करो कि ‘प्राप्त मन-वचन-काया से इस जगत में किसी भी जीव को किंचित मात्र भी दुःख न हो, न हो, न हो|’इसके बाद आपकी जिम्मेदारी नहीं रहेगी| किसी भी जीव को मारने का हमारा अधिकार बिलकुल ही नहीं है, क्योंकि हम उसे बना नहीं सकते| संसार में दुःख क्यों है? उसका रूट कॉज है अज्ञानता| मैं खुद कौन हूँ? मेरा असली स्वरुप क्या है? यह नहीं जानने से सारे दुःख सर पर आ गए हैं| वास्तव में ‘आत्मज्ञानियों’को इस संसार में एक भी दुःख स्पर्श नहीं होता| यदि आपको सुखी होना हो तो सदा वर्तमान में ही रहना! भूतकाल गया सो गया| वह वापिस कभी नहीं लौटता और भविष्य काल किसी के हाथ में नहीं है| उसे कोई नहीं जानता|तो ‘वर्तमान’में रहे सो सदा ज्ञानी|’गृहस्थ जीवन में बेटे बेटियाँ , पत्नी, माँ-बाप, की ओर से हमें जो दुःख मिलते हैं, वे हमारे ही मोह के रीएकशन्न से मिलते हैं| वीतराग को कुछ भोगना नहीं होता, जीवन में| संपूज्य श्री दादाश्री ने एक सुन्दर बात बताई है कि घर एक कम्पनी है| इस कम्पनी के घर के सारे मेम्बर्स शेयर होल्डर्स हैं| जिसका जितना शेयर, उतना उसके हिस्से में भुगतने का आएगा| फिर सुख हो या दुःख| मुनाफा हो या घाटा| भगवान् ने कहा है की अंतर सुख और बाह्य सुख का बैलेंस रखना चाहिये| बाह्य सुख बढेगा तो अंतर सुख कम हो जायेगा और अंतर सुख बढेगा तो बाह्य सुख कम हो जायेगा| चिंता होने का कारण क्या है? अहंकार, कर्तापन ! वह जाये तो चिंता जाये| कुदरत का न्याय क्या है? हम अपनी भूलों से किस तरह से छूट जाये? निज दोष क्षय किस तरह से किया जाये? इन सारे प्रश्नों को पुज्यश्री ने आसानी से हल करने का रास्ता प्रस्तुत पुस्तक में बताया है |
Sasquatch in the Paint
by Raymond Obstfeld Kareem Abdul-JabbarEighth-grader Theo Rollins' growth spurt has Coach Mandrake trying to transform him into a basketball star, but training time is hurting the science club's chances of winning the "Aca-lympics".
Satan
by Lewis Sperry ChaferIn Satan, Lewis Sperry Chafer unfolds Satan's origin, sin, purpose, method, and final destination. In the introduction Chafer writes that this book "is presented with the prayer that believers may have a clearer understanding of this important body of truth and be able to say with Paul, 'We are not ignorant of his devices.'" Knowing how Satan operates and realizing the extent of his overwhelming power can help the Christian solely rely on being strong in the Lord for victory.
Satan
by Lewis Sperry ChaferIn Satan, Lewis Sperry Chafer unfolds Satan's origin, sin, purpose, method, and final destination. In the introduction Chafer writes that this book "is presented with the prayer that believers may have a clearer understanding of this important body of truth and be able to say with Paul, 'We are not ignorant of his devices.'" Knowing how Satan operates and realizing the extent of his overwhelming power can help the Christian solely rely on being strong in the Lord for victory.
Satan Speaks!
by Anton Szandor LaveyAnton Szandor LaVey, notorious founder of the Church of Satan, died on October 29, 1997, days after completing his final contribution to Satan Speaks!Satan Speaks! collects together sixty unorthodox, paradoxical and humorous essays by the most misunderstood man in America.Marilyn Manson pays tribute to Anton LaVey in his forward, and Blanche Barton, mother of Xerxes Satan LaVey, provides a poignant introduction.
Satan and Apocalypse: And Other Essays in Political Theology (SUNY series in Theology and Continental Thought)
by Thomas J. AltizerFinalist for the 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Religion categoryIn this series of essays, Thomas J. J. Altizer explores the Christian epic as the site of modern revolutionary apocalyptic reenactments and renewals of the original apocalypse enacted by Jesus Christ and primitive Christianity. Beginning with the pivotal seventeenth-century figures Milton and Spinoza, Altizer analyzes the apocalyptic visions of key figures of modernity, including Blake, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Joyce, often juxtaposing them to surprising and illuminating effect. These revolutionary moments stand in opposition to what Altizer calls the pathological modern counterrevolution that dominates the world today, which is an effect of a new postmodernity and of a progressive dissolution of historical consciousness. Through his analysis of modern apocalyptic moments and thinkers, this book becomes an elegant and accessible guide to Altizer's own apocalyptic vision and his ultimate project of the total and comprehensive reconstruction of theology.
Satan and His Kingdom
by Dennis MccallumThis highly readable--and useful--examination of Satan and spiritual warfare was written out of necessity. In recent years, pastor and teacher Dennis McCallum found himself fielding more and more questions about Satan. He wanted to recommend a book on the subject, but those he found either reflected extreme beliefs, contained little biblical instruction, used fear tactics, or were poorly written. In Satan and His Kingdom, McCallum clarifies what is true and what is false about Satan, demons, and demonic control--both historically and today. He shows readers how to effectively battle the enemy individually and corporately, all the while keeping their focus on Christ, not Satan. A reliable resource for pastors, lay leaders, and any Christian wanting to know more about evil in the world.
Satan and the Problem of Evil: Constructing a Trinitarian Warfare Theodicy
by Gregory A. BoydIn this work Boyd defends his scripturally grounded trinitarian warfare theodicy (in God at War) with rigorous philosophical reflection and insights from human experience and scientific discovery. Critiquing the classical Calvinist solution to the problem of evil, he advocates an alternative understanding of the sovereignty of the trinitarian God and of the reality of Satan that sheds light on our fallen human condition.
Satan and the Scots: The Devil in Post-Reformation Scotland, c.1560-1700 (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History)
by Michelle D. BrockFrequent discussions of Satan from the pulpit, in the courtroom, in print, in self-writings, and on the streets rendered the Devil an immediate and assumed presence in early modern Scotland. For some, especially those engaged in political struggle, this produced a unifying effect by providing a proximate enemy for communities to rally around. For others, the Reformed Protestant emphasis on the relationship between sin and Satan caused them to suspect, much to their horror, that their own depraved hearts placed them in league with the Devil. Exploring what it meant to live in a world in which Satan’s presence was believed to be, and indeed, perceived to be, ubiquitous, this book recreates the role of the Devil in the mental worlds of the Scottish people from the Reformation through the early eighteenth century. In so doing it is both the first history of the Devil in Scotland and a case study of the profound ways that beliefs about evil can change lives and shape whole societies. Building upon recent scholarship on demonology and witchcraft, this study contributes to and advances this body of literature in three important ways. First, it moves beyond establishing what people believed about the Devil to explore what these beliefs actually did- how they shaped the piety, politics, lived experiences, and identities of Scots from across the social spectrum. Second, while many previous studies of the Devil remain confined to national borders, this project situates Scottish demonic belief within the confluence of British, Atlantic, and European religious thought. Third, this book engages with long-running debates about Protestantism and the ’disenchantment of the world’, suggesting that Reformed theology, through its dogged emphasis on human depravity, eroded any rigid divide between the supernatural evil of Satan and the natural wickedness of men and women. This erosion was borne out not only in pages of treatises and sermons, but in the lives of Scots of all sorts. Ultimately, this study suggests that post-Reformation beliefs about the Devil profoundly influenced the experiences and identities of the Scottish people through the creation of a shared cultural conversation about evil and human nature.
Satan is Alive and Well On Planet Earth
by Hal Lindsey Carole C. CarlsonNo one thinks much about the Devil anymore. In fact, words like witchcraft and black magic have a strangely medieval ring to our ears. Many people even think of Satan as somehow comic -- and therefore harmless. Yet amidst the tragedy and corruption of our own century, it is ironic that many people doubt whether an active, evil force really exists. But Satan is not dead, says author Hal Lindsey; he has simply adopted a more modern style. Spiritualism, astrology, "new age" religion -- all of these and more are signs of the creeping influence of the Father of Lies in our time. In this book, Hal Lindsey, well-known speaker and author of the best-selling Late Great Planet Earth, outlines a battle plan for overcoming this very real and insidious enemy. The times may change, but the conflict is as old as the Garden of Eden. Whatever happened to old What's-his-name?
Satan's Big Fat Lie: Exposing the Enemy's Greatest Weapon Being Unleashed Today
by Steve FossHave you ever wondered what Satan&’s biggest weapon against God&’s people is? This book is going to help me understand shame as the root spirit that the enemy has unleased to control, dominate, manipulate, and demoralize God&’s people. No longer will I be bound to the enemy&’s tactics as I begin to set my eyes on the things that Jesus cares most deeply about. During one of his most intense spiritual battles, international evangelist Steve Foss received a series of prophetic dreams and visions that exposed the key weapon the enemy is using against God&’s people—shame. Believers are ashamed of past mistakes. Churches are being shamed for standing for the gospel. Brother is turning against brother as the culture shames those who don&’t walk in lockstep with their agenda. Cancel culture itself is a way of shaming people into submission to the status quo. Shame is transforming our culture into a godless, sin-celebrating society. Shame was the final attack upon Jesus when He was on the cross, and it was designed to keep Him from fulfilling His destiny. But God has given His people a more powerful weapon to overcome the enemy&’s attacks. We just have to learn how to use it. In Satan&’s Big Fat Lie, Foss exposes Satan&’s great end-time strategy and how Christians can war against it. Shame is that great demon power the enemy has unleashed to control, dominate, manipulate, and demoralize God&’s people. But discovering what Jesus is focused on will empower us to overcome and walk in perfect peace in the midst of the chaos of this world.
Satan's Dirty Little Secret: The Two Demon Spirits that All Demons Get Their Strength From
by Steve FossThe Secret Strategies of the Enemy REVEALED Satan has always used the same schemes to bind, oppress, confound, and deceive mankind. What he is doing today is nothing new. The traps he sets for us are the same ones he set two thousand years ago. Satan’s Dirty Little Secret exposes the two demons behind all of Satan’s attacks. This prophetic revelation given in a vision to Pastor Steve Foss exposes how the enemy operates and shows you... How Satan uses the same two spirits he released on Eve in the garden as gateways to every other form of demonic assault How to successfully defeat these weapons and live free from the bondage of the enemy’s attacks The power of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word can transform you into the image of God. Live in the confidence of God’s love and power. You can triumph over Satan and accomplish everything God has planned for your life!
Satan's Underground
by Lauren StratfordLauren Stratford's story is one that everyone needs to read, though it deals with a subject most of us would rather not discuss, a subject that for many is too horrendous even to believe. Lauren Stratford lived a life of unending nightmares. As a small child she was offered sexually to strange men. Soon after, she was forced into a torturous routine of pornography, was controlled by mind- and body-altering drugs, and constantly received threats to her life. Though she sought help several times from adults she thought could be trusted with her secrets, no one was willing to risk becoming involved. After years of suffering what many would call the ultimate evil of sexual abuse, Lauren was held captive in the even more appalling world of Satanism and ritual abuse.Forced to participate in some of the most evil satanic rituals imaginable, Lauren was witness to shocking crimes against children and others, all performed in the name of Satan. Tormented sexually and mentally by the cult members, Lauren survived the torture because of her strong faith in God and her belief that He would deliver her from the evil of which she had become a part.It is an undisputed fact that this type of abuse occurs in the world today. Through this shocking story, anyone who is caught in the trap of sexual or ritual abuse can learn that there is a way out--that with the help of God and others, victims like Lauren can break free. Parents, counselors, law-enforcement personnel, and anyone who may know of or suspect a case of abuse will find in this book invaluable advice. Discover how the veil of such horrible abuse can be lifted for all who suffer.
Satan, You Can't Have My Children: The Spiritual Warfare Guide for Every Parent
by Iris DelgadoSatan, You Can’t Have My Children provides clear, powerful spiritual tools that can be used to nurture and raise godly children. One chapter is filled with Scripture-based prayers that can be used by readers to pray for their children young and old. This book is a tool for showing parents that, with God, the impossible is possible. To the parent struggling with a disobedient or rebellious child, this book provides calming encouragement and godly principles that can bring about a transformation in the home. It reinforces the promise that God’s power is greater than the power of the enemy over their children’s lives. It taps into the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to aid parents, and it advises readers: Never give up in the face of adversity. Prepare yourself to see the Word of God in action in the lives of your children, and believe that God will perform His Word.
Satan, You Can't Have My Day: Your Daily Guide to Victorious Living
by Iris DelgadoDeclare your authority over the devil every day of the year! With more than 190,000 units sold in both Spanish and English since the release of Satan, You Can’t Have My Children, this series has helped people take back every area of their lives from the enemy’s grasp. Now Dr. Iris Delgado brings readers the same powerful attributes and lessons to apply every day, giving them understanding and direction for confronting the enemy and taking charge of the day through the power of God’s Word. Each day’s entry provides a short reading that gives you the power and insight to pray for your needs and the needs of your loved ones, a scripture focused on that day’s topic, and a scripture-based prayer to put God’s Word to action in your life.
Satan, You Can't Have My Marriage: The Spiritual Warfare Guide for Dating, Engaged and Married Couples
by Iris DelgadoAccess God’s Promises for Your Marriage We fight in a spiritual war that can only be waged with spiritual weapons. Satan and his demons would like nothing better than to disrupt our relationships and break up our families. Every home is a target. We cannot remain passive. Satan, You Can’t Have My Marriage provides an essential guide for anyone who wants to win this spiritual battle. Filled with practical principles and Scripture-based prayers, this book gives you the confidence and faith to stand firm against attacks. You will discover: How to remove Satan’s influence from your relationships What makes marriage work, and what destroys it Mentorship and guidance that no marriage should be without!
Satan, You Can't Have My Miracle: A Spiritual Warfare Guide to Restore What the Enemy has Stolen
by Iris DelgadoAccess God’s promises for healing and miracles We fight in a spiritual war that can only be waged with spiritual weapons. Satan and his demons would like nothing better than for you to believe that miracles don’t happen. Or that they only happen to other people. Satan, You Can’t Have My Miracle provides an essential guide for anyone who wants to win this spiritual battle. Filled with practical principles, amazing testimonies, and Scripture-based prayers, this book will inspire you to believe God for the impossible in your life. Learn how to open the door to God in areas including: · Physical illness · Destructive soul ties · Codependency · Eating disorders and weight issues · Freedom from poverty, lack, and want Reach into the supernatural realm of the Spirit and bring the miraculous into your life today.
Satan, You Can't Have My Promises: The Spiritual Warfare Guide to Reclaim What's Yours
by Iris DelgadoConfront the devil and take back what&’s yoursWhat has the enemy stolen from you? What is rightfully yours? · Your identity?· Your health?· Your family?· Your peace of mind?· Your passion? God has a purpose and a destiny just for you, and He has promised to give you everything you need to fulfill it. But Satan and his demons would like nothing better than for you to miss these blessings. It is time to reclaim them all! These biblical principles, amazing testimonies, and Scripture-based prayers will inspire you to claim possession of God&’s promises and reclaim any part that has been lost to Satan.
Satan, You Can't Rule My Emotions: The Spiritual Warfare Guide for Inner Healing and Peace of Mind
by Iris DelgadoFROM THE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF SATAN, YOU CAN'T HAVE MY CHILDREN The battle for your mental health is not a once-in-a-life event; It&’s a daily struggle. While reading this book, you will learn essential tools to stand strong against the enemy as well as win the battle for your emotional and mental health. The enemy is constantly trying to disrupt our lives, robbing us of our joy, sanity, and peace. But we don&’t have to live in emotional bondage. Gaining control over our emotions is a spiritual battle—one that can only be won with the right tools and understanding. In Satan, You Can&’t Rule My Emotions, best-selling author Iris Delgado, PhD, provides powerful and practical strategies to help readers overcome the emotional struggles that hold them captive. With spiritual insight and dynamic counsel, Delgado will equip you to: Recognize and dismantle negative thought patterns Identify the source of emotional attacks Break free from generational strongholds and curses Experience peace and emotional healing every day
Satanism
by Alan W. Gomes Bob Passantino Gretchen PassantinoBelief in Satan worship is often viewed as an embarrassing throwback to the superstitions of another time. And "selling your soul to the Devil"? Nothing more than an overworked theme in literature and opera. To the contrary, Bob and Gretchen Passantino show how, in the midst of prevailing attitudes of skepticism and disbelief, Satanism has made unprecedented inroads into our society.
Satanism And False Mystical Trends
by Louise CunninghamSatanism, the main subject of this book, is the name for the so-called worship of Satan. The Book presents a grim example of movements that have emerged as a result of the weakened moral codes of society.