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The praier and complaynte of the ploweman unto Christe
by Douglas H. ParkerSixteenth-century English Protestant reformers were hard-pressed to establish a historical pedigree that would provide their ideas with weight and legitimacy. Many of those reformers turned back to early fifteenth-century Lollard texts, recycling and reprinting them to serve the needs, both political and spiritual, of the burgeoning English Protestant reform movement. The anti-clerical and reformist Lollard text, The praier and complaynte of the ploweman vnto Christe, was one of the works used by sixteenth century English Protestants in their struggle for religious reform. This is an old-spelling, critical edition of the version of The praier and complaynte of the ploweman vnto Christe that resurfaced in the 1530s. Demonstrating the continuity of ideas between the Lollards and the Reformists, Douglas Parker situates The praier and complaynte firmly in the tradition of English Reformist borrowing of texts, and argues for William Tyndale as editor of the sixteenth-century version of The praier and complaynte. Parker examines the two extant copies of the manuscript, and comments on the work's structure and reformist content. He presents full historical, literary, and biographical information in his introduction, and a full line-by-line commentary on the text.This careful, meticulous work is a revealing look at the ideology of Protestant religious struggles in England from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century.
Prairie Courtship
by Dorothy ClarkNo one could love a female doctor-Emma Allen knows that well. But her spinsterhood bothers her less than the lack of opportunity to use her medical training. In Missouri, no one trusts a female doctor, either. Then the opportunity arises to join a wagon train headed to the Oregon Trail. A new frontier offers a new hope for the life she wants to lead. But first she must deal with the hazards of the journey-including infuriating wagon master Zachary Thatcher. Zach riles Emma's temper until she's convinced no man could be more wrong for her. Yet when the treacherous trail challenges them, it takes his experience and her skill working together to bring them safely home.
Prairie Courtship & Rocky Mountain Match
by Dorothy Clark Pamela NissenNew frontiers…and new challengesPrairie Courtship by Dorothy ClarkEmma Allen’s spinsterhood bothers her less than the lack of opportunity to use her medical training. A wagon train headed to the Oregon Trail offers a new hope for the life she wants to lead. But first she must deal with the hazards of the journey—including infuriating wagon master Zachary Thatcher!Rocky Mountain Match by Pamela NissenWhen blindness strikes carpenter Joseph Drake, the prospect of a lifetime of darkness fills him with despair. But strong-willed teacher Katie Ellickson knows what it’s like to be an outcast, and she won’t give up on him. Joseph thinks blindness is his most difficult obstacle, until he finds a bigger challenge—trying to reach Katie’s heart. Will she let him?
A Prairie Devotional: Inspired by the Beloved TV Series
by Wendi Lou LeeLoyalty, hard work, and love of God, neighbor, and country have never been more cherished or needed. For nostalgic fans who seek a more meaningful way of life, A Prairie Devotional offers deep lessons drawn from the beloved TV series.For the first time, fans of the Little House TV series have a spiritual resource based on its rich themes of faith and family. Author and former child actress Wendi Lou Lee, who played baby Grace on the TV show, offers unique stories and insights, giving readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the hearts and souls of the characters.For nostalgic fans who seek a simpler, more meaningful way of life, A Prairie Devotional offers powerful life lessons. Blending personal anecdotes with stories and quotes from the TV show, Scripture verses, and thought-provoking questions, Wendi Lou Lee invites reflection on the ideas that made the TV series so popular: soothing broken relationships, keeping your head up in challenging situations, and relying on God's guidance when life looks impossible. With more than 90 devotions, A Prairie Devotional is an inspirational compilation of heartwarming material that lifelong fans will love.
A Prairie Faith: The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder (Library of Religious Biography (LRB))
by John J. FryWhat role did Laura Ingalls Wilder&’s Christian faith play in her life and writing? The beloved Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder have sold over 60 million copies since their publication in the first half of the twentieth century. Even her unpolished memoir, Pioneer Girl, which tells the true story behind the children&’s books, was widely embraced upon its release in 2014. Despite Wilder&’s enduring popularity, few fans know much about her Christian beliefs and practice. John J. Fry shines a light on Wilder&’s quiet faith in this unique biography. Fry surveys the Little House books, Pioneer Girl, and Wilder&’s lesser-known writings, including her letters, poems, and newspaper columns. Analyzing this wealth of sources, he reveals how Wilder&’s down-to-earth faith and Christian morality influenced her life and work. Interweaving these investigations with Wilder&’s perennially interesting life story, A Prairie Faith illustrates the Christian practices of pioneers and rural farmers during this dynamic period of American history.
A Prairie Girl's Faith: The Spiritual Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder
by Stephen W. HinesThe beloved author of the Little House books was not only one of America's great pioneer storytellers but a woman of vibrant faith.A Prairie Girl's Faith provides the first extended, in depth discussion of the Christian faith of one of America's most beloved pioneer women--Laura Ingalls Wilder. Although the faith of the Ingalls' family pervades books in the Little House series, the more specific details of Laura's faith have never been fully explored. It took extraordinary pluck for anyone to survive the harshness of frontier life--from the heartbreak of sudden crop losses to murderous storms to unrelenting loneliness. This book reveals how in surviving, the brave Laura drew not just on her character, but found encouragement, strength, and hope in her relationship with God.
Prairie Hills: Letters from the Enemy/Treasure in the Hills/The Dreams of Hannah Williams (Romancing America: South Dakota)
by Susan May Warren Paige Winship Dooly Linda FordRide the hill dotted prairie with three independent women. Emma Delaney is doing fine on her own until her daughter decides to play matchmaker. Hannah Williams relishes her freedom until a local rancher tries to solve all her problems for her. Lilly Clark is content with her choices until siding with an immigrant against prejudice puts her at odds with the whole town. Will each woman surrender when faith and love call to them?
Prairie Homestead
by Arleta RichardsonSince their mama died and their pa left, Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will Cooper have not known much of a home. But now that the orphan train has taken them to Mr. and Mrs. Rush in Nebraska, their dreams of home may become a reality. The kids discover that life on a farm is full of challenges. Ethan learns how to drive a plow, watch for snakes, and deal with bullies at the country school. Alice learns to slop the hogs and live with a big sister who isn't exactly welcoming. Will seems to be the only one of the four that their new mother likes. And Simon disappears--again. The third book in the Beyond the Orphan Train series, Prairie Homestead is an adventure in new beginnings and lasting faith.
Prairie Republic: The Political Culture of Dakota Territory, 1879-1889
by Jon K. LauckAMERICAN DEMOCRATIC IDEALS, civic republicanism, and Christianity were the dominant forces at work during South Dakota's formative decade. Territorial politics in the late nineteenth-century West is typically viewed as a game of unprincipled opportunism or as a drunken exercise in bombast and rascality. Now, Jon K. Lauck examines anew the values we like to think were at work during the founding of our western states. Taking Dakota Territory as a laboratory for examining a formative stage of western politics, Lauck finds that settlers from New England and the Midwest brought democratic practices and republican values to the northern plains and invoked them as guiding principles in the drive for South Dakota statehood. Prairie Republic corrects an overemphasis on class conflict and economic determinism, factors posited decades ago by such historians as Howard R. Lamar. Instead, Lauck finds South Dakota's political founders to be agents of Protestant Christianity and of civic republicanism-- an age- old ideology that entrusted the polity to independent, landowning citizens who placed the common interest above private interest. Focusing on the political culture widely shared among settlers attracted to the Great Dakota Boom of the 1880s, Lauck shows how they embraced civic virtue, broad political participation, and agrarian ideals. Family was central in their lives, as were common- school education, work, and Christian community. In rescuing the story of Dakota's settlers from historical obscurity, Prairie Republic dissents from the recent darker portrayals of western history and expands our view and understanding of the American democratic tradition.
Prairie Song: A Novel, Hearts Seeking Home Book 1 (Hearts Seeking Home #1)
by Mona HodgsonThe first step in a challenging journey is often the one that means the most. Though it means saying goodbye to the beloved friends and spiritual mentors of her St. Charles, Missouri quilting circle, Anna Goben is certain that she needs to enlist her family in the Boones Lick Company wagon train. The loss of her beloved brother in the Civil War has paralyzed her mother and grandfather in a malaise of grief and depression and Anna is convinced that only a fresh start in the Promised Land of California can bring her family back to her. Although the unknown perils of the trail west loom, Anna's commitment to caring for her loved ones leaves no room for fear--or even loving someone new. During the five-month journey, trail hand Caleb Reger plans to keep a low profile as he watches over the band of travelers. Guarding secrets about his past and avoiding God's calling on his life, Caleb wants to steer as far from Anna as she does him, but she proves to be just as he assessed her from the beginning-- independent, beautiful trouble. Led by a pillar of hope, the group faces rough terrain that begins to take a toll on their spirits. Will the wilderness of suffering lead them astray, or will the gentle song of love that echoes across the prairie turn their hearts toward God's grace and the promise of a new home?
Prairie Spirit: Perspectives on the Heritage of the United Church of Canada in the West
by Dennis L. Butcher Catherine Macdonald Margaret E. McPherson Raymond R. Smith A. McKibbin WattsWritten in celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the United Church of Canada and prepared by the Archives Committee of the Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, this collection of articles explores, in fifteen articles, the issues and concerns of the prairie congregations of the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational Churches that combined in 1925 to for the United Church of Canada. The volume also includes six short essays about unique congregations, two bibliographic guides on archive holdings, and a charming photo essay on historic churches in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.
The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up
by Douglas Flather Tami FlatherPastors Worship Team Leaders Vocalists & Instrumentalists Sound People Do You Want Your Worship Team to . . . * get the most out of rehearsal time? * craft a professional sound, even with just a few instruments? * cultivate the 10 most important skills vocalists need for contemporary music? * teach new songs to the congregation--painlessly? * create and use dynamic presentation skills? Expert advice is here for all the above and a whole lot more. The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up is the next best thing to having a seasoned professional director coach your team personally through all the ins and outs of worship ministry! This timely resource addresses the whole array of concerns that can hang up a worship team and takes you beyond them to the next level. Whether you’re building a team from the ground up or need to fine-tune a given area, The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up gives you spot-on insights and troubleshooting tips that will help you excel in your mission of leading others in worship through music. You’ll love how this easy-to-read book makes everything so understandable. You don’t have to take a music theory class in order to get a fast handle on chord substitutions, key changes, and arranging techniques that will give your sound a personal, creative edge. You’ll also find out about . . . Copyright issues--what you need to know Seamless segues and transitions Preparing for and running efficient rehearsals Positioning your worship team on the platform Conducting solid sound checks Best practices for visual aids Communicating with team members via secret signals Developing a clean vocal sound Quick tips for every aspect of worship leading . . . and lots, lots more!
The Praise of Folly
by Desiderius Erasmus Anthony GraftonDesiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) was a Dutch humanist, scholar, and social critic, and one of the most important figures of the Renaissance. The Praise of Folly is perhaps his best-known work. Originally written to amuse his friend Sir Thomas More, this satiric celebration of pleasure, youth, and intoxication irreverently pokes fun at the pieties of theologians and the foibles that make us all human, while ultimately reaffirming the value of Christian ideals. No other book displays quite so completely the transition from the medieval to the modern world, and Erasmus's wit, wisdom, and critical spirit have lost none of their timeliness today.This Princeton Classics edition of The Praise of Folly features a new foreword by Anthony Grafton that provides an essential introduction to this iridescent and enduring masterpiece.
The Praise Of Glory: A Carmelite Nun Of Dijon (1901-1906)
by Sister Elizabeth Of The TrinityThis autobiographical collection of letters and diary entries by Elizabeth of the Trinity relates the life of the young nun whose intense spiritualism inspired many.Elizabeth tells of her formative years as an ill-tempered youth, and of determining from a young age that she should be a nun. She would see God in all things, and was an enthusiastic teacher and reader of various holy texts and works of historic saints. Gifted with words, Elizabeth was capable of writing evocative letters and speeches rich in spiritual allusion; given her youth, this ability was thought extraordinary.Tragically Elizabeth succumbed to illness at the young age of twenty-six. Despite the pain of her disease, she continued to write almost until the end, offering counsel and comfort to those around her.In a historic decision, Elizabeth of the Trinity was canonized as a saint in 2016 by Pope Francis. Recognized for her spiritual gravitas, the process of Elizabeth's beatification began in 1931 - her writings, including those in this collection, were intensively studied by committees in the Catholic Church. Several letters appended to the beginning of this book attest to Elizabeth's humble status as a daughter of God, her purity of being and perfection as an adorer of the Blessed Trinity.-Print ed.
Praise Seeking Understanding: Reading the Psalms with Augustine
by Jason ByasseePraise Seeking Understanding sits at the intersection of three important fields in theology: theological exegesis, Augustinian studies, and contemporary church practice. Jason Byassee deftly brings the three together, revealing an important symbiotic relationship between them -- a relationship hitherto largely ignored. Though current exegetical methods have swung away from a Christological reading of the Old Testament -- rejecting in particular Augustine's treatment of the text -- Byassee believes that is a mistake we must remedy. Using a recent translation of Augustine's Enarrationes in Psalmos, Byassee describes in depth Augustine's psalm hermeneutic and his approach to scripture generally, offering a defense of these views in conversation with recent work in theological exegesis.
Praise Song for the Butterflies
by Bernice L. McFaddenA young woman must learn to love and trust again after experiencing the brutality of ritual servitude in West Africa. —Longlisted for the 2019 Women’s Prize for Fiction —A Black Caucus of the American Library Association 2019 Honor title, Fiction “McFadden, writer of great, imaginative novels for years now (including Sugar and Gathering of Waters), is back with one of her best yet. Exploring ritual sacrifice in contemporary West Africa, Praise Song offers a fascinating, painful glimpse into a world beyond America’s shores, filled with tragedy and love and hope.” —Entertainment Weekly, One of 20 New Books to Read in August “The novel has a timeless quality; McFadden is a master of taking you to another time and place. In doing so, she raises questions surrounding the nature of memory, what we allow to thrive, and what we determine to execute . . . McFadden brings the sweeping drama of her earlier works — The Book of Harlan, Glorious, Gathering of Waters — into this small book, and reminds me of the gentle fierceness of Edwidge Danticat’s writing.” —Los Angeles Review of Books Abeo Kata lives a comfortable, happy life in West Africa as the privileged nine-year-old daughter of a government employee and stay-at-home mother. But when the Katas’ idyllic lifestyle takes a turn for the worse, Abeo’s father, following his mother’s advice, places the girl in a religious shrine, hoping that the sacrifice of his daughter will serve as atonement for the crimes of his ancestors. Unspeakable acts befall Abeo for the fifteen years she is held in the shrine. When she is finally rescued, broken and battered, she must struggle to overcome her past, endure the revelation of family secrets, and learn to trust and love again. In the tradition of Chris Cleave’s Little Bee, this novel is a contemporary story that offers an eye-opening account of the practice of ritual servitude in West Africa. Spanning decades and two continents, Praise Song for the Butterflies will break you heart and then heal it.
The Praktikos Chapters On Prayer
by John E. BambergerThe living link through whom the ascetic principles of hellenistic philosophers passed into monasticism, Evagrius molded christian asceticism through his own works and through his influence on John Cassian, Climacus, Pseudo 'Denis, and Saint Benedict.
The Prankster and the Conspiracy: The Story of Kerry Thornley and How He Met Oswald and Inspired the Counterculture
by Adam GorightlyOne of the 1960s counterculture's most fascinating characters was Kerry Wendell Thornley--a writer, philosopher, Zen dishwasher, enlightened prankster, and, possibly, an Oswald double with disturbing ties to the Kennedy assassination. A lifelong provocateur, Thornley was linked to many of the fringe elements of the time. He helped create the spoof religion called the Discordian Society and its tract, the Principia Discordia. He coined the term "paganism" to describe various nature religions. And he befriended Robert Anton Wilson, inspired the Illuminatus, and gave his anarchic support to the Bavarian Illuminati, a brilliant prank.
A Prática de Humanidade
by Dada BhagwanTodo ser humano está vivendo sua própria vida, mas quanto de humanidade há nisso? Nascimento, educação, emprego, casamento, filhos, família e no final ... morte! Esse é o ciclo de vida padrão que deve ser seguido? Qual é o objetivo final de uma vida assim? Por que nascemos? O que nós queremos? O corpo humano que recebemos ... deve cumprir o dever de ser humano. Deveria haver humanidade na vida. Mas o que é a humanidade? De acordo com Param Pujya Dadashri, o Gnani Purush (aquele que é iluminado). A definição de humanidade é que quando alguém te fere ou te incomoda, você não gosta. Portanto, você também não deve ferir ninguém. Essa, segundo Ele, é o que há de maior em humanidade. Quem entende isso e o aplica na vida significa que sabe o que é humanidade. Conseguir um corpo humano significa que a pessoa é livre para ir a qualquer uma das quatro formas de vida (gattis). Uma é a forma humana, as outras três são - forma animal, devgatti (céu / ser celestial) e narak gatti (inferno/ser infernal). Quaisquer que sejam as causas, assim será o efeito. Se mostrarmos humanidade, teremos um corpo humano no próximo nascimento. Se formos desumanos, nasceremos na forma animal. Se somos extremamente maus e desumanos, então renasceremos em Narak Gatti. Se passarmos a vida fazendo o bem aos outros e ajudando-os sem nenhuma expectativa, teremos uma vida em devgatti. Neste livro, Param Pujya Dadashri discutiu os conceitos de humanidade com a humilde intenção de que, se as pessoas aprenderem sobre a humanidade, sua vida humana será frutífera.
Prática Mental: Direcionar a Atenção
by Patrícia Pinto Apo HalmyrisUma abordagem prática para o exercício de concentração mental. O autor de "Meditação e Criatividade" está oferecendo um outro buquê de lições sobre técnicas de concentração. Este livro destina-se aos investigadores contemporâneos, mas mantendo os princípios clássicos validados pela experiência.
Pratica mentale: muovere l'attenzione
by Francesca Degani Apo HalmyrisL'autore di "Meditazione e Creatività" offre un'altra serie di lezioni sulle tecniche di concentrazione. Questo libro, dedicato ai ricercatori contemporanei, si attiene tuttavia ai principi classici convalidati dall'esperienza.
Pratikraman: The Key that resolves all Conflicts (Full Version)
by Dada BhagwanThose seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their sincere pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing the many unintentional mistakes made through mind, speech, and conduct become disconcerting. Naturally one begins to wonder, “How to forgive and forget in unhealthy relationships?”, “How to forgive yourself - both for mistakes of the past and for ongoing mistakes in the present?” One of the most powerful tools for spiritual healing of both past and present is repentance with sincere apology. Yet, it is rare to find a concise scripture on forgiveness. In the book “Pratikraman: Freedom Through Apology & Repentance”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan describes the spiritual power of forgiveness prayer, and offers a precise formula for asking for forgiveness. The book allows anyone seeking to practice spiritual forgiveness prayer to easily understand how to repent, how to forgive someone, and self.
Pratikraman: प्रतिक्रमण
by Dada Bhagwanप्रत्येक माणूस स्वत:च्या मर्जी विरुद्ध चुका करत असतो. लोक आपल्या स्वतःच्या च चुकांमध्ये अडकतात आणि अविरत भोगत राहतात. त्यांना खरोखर चुकांपासून सुटकेची व आंतरिक आनंद मिळवून मुक्तिमार्गे प्रगति करण्याची तीव्र इच्छा असते. तीर्थंकर (पूर्णतः ज्ञान मिळवून मुक्त झालेले) आणि ज्ञानी (आध्यात्मिक विज्ञान आत्मसात केलेले) ह्यांनी ह्या जगास अशा पीडांपासून सोडवण्यासाठी एकमेव शस्त्र दिले आहे, आणि ते म्हणजे आलोचना, प्रतिक्रमण, प्रत्याख्यान ह्यांचे आध्यात्मिक विज्ञान. (आलोचना = स्वतःच्या चुकांचा कबुलीजबाब, प्रतिक्रमण - क्षमा मागणे, प्रत्याख्यान = चूक पुन्हा कधी न करण्याचा दृढ निर्धार) ह्या शस्त्राद्वारे द्वेष आणि तिरस्काराचा विशाल वृक्ष समूळ नष्ट करुन असंख्य लोकांनी मुक्तिरूपी संपत्ति मिळवली आहे. ज्ञानीपुरुष दादा भगवान यांनी आपल्या ज्ञानवाणी द्वारा प्रतिक्रमणाचे विज्ञान यथार्थपने जसे च्या तसे प्रकट केले आहे. त्यांची ज्ञानवाणी ह्या व इतर पुस्तकात आहेत, जी सत्य व मुक्तिच्या इच्छुकांसाठी बहुमोल ठरनार.
Pratikraman (Abridged Version)
by Dada BhagwanThose seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their sincere pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing the many unintentional mistakes made through mind, speech, and conduct become disconcerting. Naturally one begins to wonder, “How to forgive and forget in unhealthy relationships?”, “How to forgive yourself - both for mistakes of the past and for ongoing mistakes in the present?” One of the most powerful tools for spiritual healing of both past and present is repentance with sincere apology. Yet, it is rare to find a concise scripture on forgiveness. In the book “Pratikraman: Freedom Through Apology & Repentance”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan describes the spiritual power of forgiveness prayer, and offers a precise formula for asking for forgiveness. The book allows anyone seeking to practice spiritual forgiveness prayer to easily understand how to repent, how to forgive someone, and self.
Pratikraman : A chave mestra que resolve todos conflitos
by Dada BhagwanTodo ser humano comete erros contra a sua vontade. As pessoas são aprisionadas por seus próprios erros e sofrem incessantemente, devido ao seu sincero desejo de se tornar livres de tais erros, encontrar a felicidade interior e progredir em direção à libertação. Os Tirthankars e os Gnanis deram a este mundo a única arma para combater tal sofrimento e essa arma é a ciência espiritual da alochana (confissão dos próprios erros), pratikraman (pedido de perdão) e pratyakhyan (firme resolução e determinação de nunca mais repetir o erro). Infinitos 11 seres têm alcançado a riqueza da libertação com esta arma, destruindo a própria raiz da qual a grande árvore, de ódio e aversão, cresce. O Gnani Purush, Dada Bhagwan, através de sua Keval Gnan expôs em suas palavras ditas, a ciência do pratikraman, precisamente como ela é. Suas palavras ditas podem ser encontradas neste livro, juntamente com muitos outros livros; palavras de valor incalculável para o aspirante à verdade e libertação.