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The Spirit of Catholicism
by Dr Karl Adam Dom Justin McCannThis is the 1929 English translation of the original German text first published in 1924 and authored by one of the world’s most distinguished Christian philosophers, Dr. Karl Adam.This book is a brilliant and evocative study of the fundamental concepts of the Catholic Faith, from its tenets, its historical development and the role of the Church in world society.For many on the outside, Catholicism, according to Dr. Adam, represents a daunting and somewhat foreign confused mass of conflicting forces that has somehow survived the tests of time. Catholicism is simultaneously new yet quite old; holy yet corrupt; hierarchical yet personal; dogmatic yet utilitarian, and so on.How can someone outside the Church get a good grasp on the essence of Catholicism when it is so vast and seemingly complex? Those attempting to grasp the very heart and spirit of Catholicism should read Karl Adam’s book, which is a most elegant and concise exploration of the faith and an attempt to address these ambiguities.What are the fundamental attributes of the Catholic Church? What is the source from which it has drawn vigor and life through its two thousand years of life on earth? What are the secret sources of its incredible vitality in the world today? The author answers these and many other questions about the nature and structure of the Church. He examines the essential nature of the Catholic Church from the basic premise that it was expressly founded by Christ, traces its historical development and analyzes its actual functioning through the ages.
The Spirit of Chinese Confucianism (Understanding China)
by Qiyong GuoThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the spirit of Chinese Confucianism, which is usually regarded as one of the most important aspects of traditional Chinese culture. In addition to the general history, the book explores the extensive concepts of Confucianism, such as its philosophy, core values and social ideals, humanistic theories, ritual and music culture, and statecraft and wisdom of governance. Beyond the introductory information, it ushers Confucianism into the modern realm, discussing and elaborating on its humanistic spirit characteristics, its significance and value in the modern context, and how it should be engaged in the creative transformation of economic globalization.The book is divided into twelve chapters, each developing from a single focal point to cover a vast array of knowledge that combines philosophy, academics, and readability. It brings Confucianism to the readers by explaining complex and profound Confucian philosophy and actions in a language that is accessible.
The Spirit of Christ: Thoughts On The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit In The Believer And The Church
by Andrew MurrayThe Spirit of Christ: Thoughts on the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Believer and the Church by Andrew Murray is a profound and enlightening exploration of the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of believers and the Church. Murray, a revered Christian writer and pastor, delves deeply into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, offering readers a rich theological and devotional understanding of this vital aspect of Christian faith.In this inspiring work, Murray discusses the nature and work of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing His indwelling presence in every believer and His unifying power within the Church. Through biblical insights and practical applications, Murray illustrates how the Holy Spirit empowers Christians to live victorious and fruitful lives, guiding them into all truth and enabling them to reflect Christ’s love and character.Murray’s thoughtful reflections cover various dimensions of the Holy Spirit’s ministry, including the Spirit’s role in regeneration, sanctification, and spiritual growth. He also addresses the importance of the Spirit’s gifts and fruit, encouraging believers to seek a deeper, more intimate relationship with God through the Spirit’s abiding presence.The Spirit of Christ is a call to experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling, urging readers to surrender fully to God’s transformative work. Murray’s accessible and heartfelt writing invites believers to embrace the Spirit’s power and guidance, fostering a vibrant and dynamic faith.This book is essential reading for anyone desiring to deepen their understanding of the Holy Spirit and His work within the Christian life and the Church. The Spirit of Christ offers profound spiritual insights and practical wisdom, making it a timeless resource for personal devotion, group study, and spiritual growth.Andrew Murray’s legacy as a spiritual guide shines brightly in this work, providing readers with a compelling vision of life empowered by the Holy Spirit. Through The Spirit of Christ, believers are encouraged to walk in the fullness of God’s presence, experiencing the transformative impact of the Spirit in every aspect of their lives.
The Spirit of Early Christian Thought
by Robert Louis WilkenWritten by a preeminent religious historian, this book provides an introduction to early Christian thought. Focusing on major figures such as St. Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa, as well as a host of less well known thinkers, Robert Wilken chronicles the emergence of a specifically Christian intellectual tradition. In chapters on topics including early Christian worship, Christian poetry and the spiritual life, the Trinity, Christ, the Bible, and icons, Wilken shows that the energy and vitality of early Christianity arose from within the life of the Church. While early Christian thinkers drew on the philosophical and rhetorical traditions of the ancient world, it was the versatile vocabulary of the Bible that loosened their tongues and minds and allowed them to construct the world anew, intellectually and spiritually. These thinkers were not seeking to invent a world of ideas, Wilken shows, but rather to win the hearts of men and women and to change their lives. Early Christian thinkers set in place a foundation that has endured. Their writings are an irreplaceable inheritance, and Wilken shows that they can still be heard as living voices within contemporary culture.
The Spirit Of Eastern Christendom, 600-1700
by Jaroslav J. PelikanThe line that separated Eastern Christendom from Western on the medieval map is similar to the "iron curtain" of recent times. Linguistic barriers, political divisions, and liturgical differences combined to isolate the two cultures from each other. Except for such episodes as the schism between East and West or the Crusades, the development of non-Western Christendom has been largely ignored by church historians. In The Spirit of Eastern Christendom, Jaroslav Pelikan explains the divisions between Eastern and Western Christendom, and identifies and describes the development of the distinctive forms taken by Christian doctrine in its Greek, Syriac, and early Slavic expression. "It is a pleasure to salute this masterpiece of exposition. . . . The book flows like a great river, slipping easily past landscapes of the utmost diversity—the great Christological controversies of the seventh century, the debate on icons in the eighth and ninth, attitudes to Jews, to Muslims, to the dualistic heresies of the high Middle Ages, to the post-Reformation churches of Western Europe. . . . His book succeeds in being a study of the Eastern Christian religion as a whole."—Peter Brown and Sabine MacCormack, New York Review of Books "The second volume of Professor Pelikan's monumental work on The Christian Tradition is the most comprehensive historical treatment of Eastern Christian thought from 600 to 1700, written in recent years. . . . Pelikan's reinterpretation is a major scholarly and ecumenical event."—John Meyendorff "Displays the same mastery of ancient and modern theological literature, the same penetrating analytical clarity and balanced presentation of conflicting contentions, that made its predecessor such an intellectual treat."—Virgina Quarterly Review
The Spirit of Freedom: South African Leaders on Religion and Politics (Perspectives on Southern Africa #52)
by Charles Villa-VicencioThis collection of interviews explores the role of religion in the lives of eminent South Africans who led the struggle against apartheid. Nelson Mandela, Chris Hani, Desmond Tutu, Nadine Gordimer, and seventeen other political, religious, and cultural leaders share the beliefs and values that informed the moral positions they adopted, often at great cost. From all ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds, these men and women have shaped one of the greatest political transformations of the century.What emerges from the interviews are reflections on all aspects of life in an embattled country. There are stories of the homelands and townships, and tales of imprisonment and exile. Dedicated communists relate their intense youthful devotion to Christianity; Muslim activists discuss the complexity of their relationships with their communities. As the respondents grapple with difficult questions about faith, politics, and authority, they expose a more personal picture: of their daily lives, of their pasts, and of the enormous conflicts that arise in a society that continually strains the moral fiber of its citizens. Taken together, these interviews reveal the many-faceted vision that has fueled South Africa's struggle for democracy.
The Spirit of French Capitalism: Economic Theology in the Age of Enlightenment (Currencies: New Thinking for Financial Times)
by Charly ColemanHow did the economy become bound up with faith in infinite wealth creation and obsessive consumption? Drawing on the economic writings of eighteenth-century French theologians, historian Charly Coleman uncovers the surprising influence of the Catholic Church on the development of capitalism. Even during the Enlightenment, a sense of the miraculous did not wither under the cold light of calculation. Scarcity, long regarded as the inescapable fate of a fallen world, gradually gave way to a new belief in heavenly as well as worldly affluence. Animating this spiritual imperative of the French economy was a distinctly Catholic ethic that—in contrast to Weber's famous "Protestant ethic"—privileged the marvelous over the mundane, consumption over production, and the pleasures of enjoyment over the rigors of delayed gratification. By viewing money, luxury, and debt through the lens of sacramental theory, Coleman demonstrates that the modern economy casts far beyond rational action and disenchanted designs, and in ways that we have yet to apprehend fully.
The Spirit of Getting Organized: 12 Skills to Find Meaning and Power in Your Stuff
by Pamela KristanDiscover how transforming your space can also transform your soul, with this unique guide from a longtime professional organizer. Most people think getting organized is simply about sorting papers or using file folders. But after years in the field of professional organizing, Pamela Kristan has learned that organizing is a doorway, an opportunity to find personal power and meaning. Organizing is an intimate encounter with life&’s everyday details that has the power to engage us profoundly with our soul, with our world, and even with the grand patterns of Nature. Rather than being a mundane chore that pulls us away from spiritual work, organizing can draw us into the cosmos. The Spirit of Getting Organized is a different kind of guide—helping us develop order both internally and externally, and revealing how you can transform a dreadful chore like cleaning out your closet into an opportunity for an intimate encounter with your true self.
Spirit of God: Christian Renewal in the Community of Faith (Wheaton Theology Conference Series)
by Jeffrey W. BarbeauEstrelda Y. AlexanderAllan Heaton AndersonJeffrey W. BarbeauOliver D. CrispTimothy GeorgeGregory W. LeeMatthew LeveringDouglas PetersenSandra RichterKevin J. VanhoozerGeoffrey WainwrightMichael WelkerAmos YongBeth Felker Jones
The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible: Over 40 Stories of God’s Power and Presence
by Doris Wynbeek RikkersUnderstand the Holy Spirit like never before.Accompanied by dramatic, eye-catching illustrations, the striking presentation of these 45 Old and New Testament Bible stories are uniquely created to help kids understand God&’s presence and power in their lives through the Holy Spirit.The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible is truly one-of-a-kind, focusing on Scripture passages that show how—from the glory of creation to the whisperings in our lives today—the Holy Spirit has been active in the world since the beginning. Most importantly, through this unique focus, children will grasp how the Holy Spirit has been within each one them since they were born.Old and New Testament stories such as Adam and Eve, Abraham, Joseph, the Baptism of Jesus, and Pentecost come alive alongside dramatic illustrations by Fernando Juarez. This is a special storybook Bible that will help children learn about and trust in the power of the Holy Spirit for life.The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible:Presents 45 Bible stories—29 from the Old Testament and 16 from the New Testament—focusing on the presence and power of the Holy SpiritHelps kids ages 4-8 learn more about the Holy Spirit and his presence throughout the Bible and in their livesIncludes beautiful and dramatic full-color illustrations throughoutIs a perfect birthday, Christmas, or First Communion gift for children and grandchildrenIs an ideal Bible storybook resource for Christian educators, librarians, Sunday school teachers, and homeschoolers
The Spirit of God Within You (MyDaily)
by Thomas NelsonWho is the Holy Spirit? What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? These common questions and more are answered in this yearlong devotional that combines the writings of Southern Baptist pastors, ministry leaders, and devoted teachers who seek to remind you about the comfort and contentment that comes from walking God's Way.The Spirit of God Within You led by Dr. Johnny Hunt includes:brief, powerful devotions for 52 weeksbiblical teachings on ways to learn more about Jesus and the Holy Spirit and to discover a life well lived with HimScripture readings to support the teachingsprayers to encourage a deeper relationship with God and be grateful for the wonderful things He has done for usways to reflect on and deepen your relationship with GodThe MyDaily® devotional series offers readers invaluable wisdom and Biblical encouragement to stir the hearts of Christians and bring them closer to their Savior.Designed with an attractive, luxury package, The Spirit of God Within You is a beautiful gift for pastors, worship leaders, or anyone eager to cultivate a sense of praise in their everyday lives.
The Spirit of Grace: A Guide for Study and Devotion
by Alister E. McgrathIn this volume, the fourth in the Heart of Christian Faith series, Alister E. McGrath looks at the Holy Spirit, human nature, the doctrine of grace, and the place of the church in the Christian life. Full of stories and helpful illustrations, these easy-to-read devotional books offer spiritual consideration of the difference that our belief in God makes to the way in which we think about ourselves and the world. With one volume remaining, McGrath's series will define "mere Christianity" to a new generation for many years to come.
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground
by Spring WashamWithin these visionary pages, meditation and dharma teacher Spring Washam meets the spirit of one of America's greatest ancestors, Harriet Tubman.The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, who was called the Moses of her people, is rising again, and we can call forth her spirit to embody incredible strength and unwavering courage. Combining direct transmissions of Harriet's message with insightful explorations of her life and legacy, this extraordinary book gives us support and inspiration to deepen our roots of resilience and become powerful conductors of love and truth in our own lives.We are in the midst of another civil rights revolution and a movement of the heart is underway. Each chapter of this book examines a different facet of Harriet's prophetic life with teachings on how her lessons can be applied to what is happening in our world today. Whether we need to focus on cultivating supportive practices for ourselves, or on developing skills to engage more broadly with what is unfolding in the larger world, the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman can support us as we respond to this unprecedented time. We can learn how to remain fearless in the face of hatred and confusion. And through Harriet Tubman's guidance, we will learn how to meet the challenges of this moment with a compassionate heart.Spring's previous works have been praised by Publishers Weekly as "bring[ing] considerable gifts for conveying her vision of personal change and offer[ing] vivid, inspiring testimony to the power of Buddhism." And now, she inspires a new generation of activists to carry her message and her work forward.
The Spirit of Hindu Law
by Donald R. Davis Jr.Law is too often perceived solely as state-based rules and institutions that provide a rational alternative to religious rites and ancestral customs. The Spirit of Hindu Law uses the Hindu legal tradition as a heuristic tool to question this view and reveal the close linkage between law and religion. Emphasizing the household, the family, and everyday relationships as additional social locations of law, it contends that law itself can be understood as a theology of ordinary life. An introduction to traditional Hindu law and jurisprudence, this book is structured around key legal concepts such as the sources of law and authority, the laws of persons and things, procedure, punishment and legal practice. It combines investigation of key themes from Sanskrit legal texts with discussion of Hindu theology and ethics, as well as thorough examination of broader comparative issues in law and religion.
The Spirit of Judaism: Sermons Preached Chiefly at the West London Synagogue (Routledge Library Editions: Jewish History and Identity)
by Morris JosephOriginally published in 1930, this book was intended to be an effective inspiration to faith and duty and emphasizes the importance of Judaism as a living creed. Although inevitably a product of the time in which it was originally published, the author’s experience and wisdom from many years of preaching means that book has enduring relevance for many aspects of Jewish life: Family, Leadership, Anti-Semitism, Morality, Faith, Reason and the Nation of Israel are all topics which are covered.
The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance
by Jemar TisbyThe Black History You Never Knew: Uncovering Unsung Heroes in the Struggle for Racial Justice.The Spirit of Justice reveals the stories of the people who fought against racism and agitated for justice—and what we can learn from their example, their suffering, their methods, and their hope.How is it that people still work for change after continuously seeing the worst of humanity and experiencing the most demoralizing setbacks? What keeps them going? It is that spirit of justice that rises up "like a war horse," as Myrlie Evers-Williams famously said. It is a sense in the hearts of people who hunger and thirst for righteousness.In this book, award-winning author Jemar Tisby will open your eyes to the "pattern of endurance" in the centuries-long struggle for Black freedom in America. Through a historical survey of the nation from its founding to the present day, this book gives real-world examples of people who opposed racism, how they did it, what it cost, and what they gained for themselves and others.For those who were galvanized by Tisby's call to action in his acclaimed The Color of Compromise, this book will inspire you to see past the complicity of the church and gain the determination to join the fight for racial justice, no matter the cost.As Tisby writes, "The Spirit of justice is always at work to inspire followers of Christ to undertake acts of liberation and bear witness to the good news of their savior."
The Spirit of Liberty Moon: A Novel
by Martha WilliamsonThis novel adaptation is based on one of the most moving episodes from the television drama that is watched by over 24 million people every week, "Touched by an Angel." This new story in the paperback series offers a rare glimpse into the ancient country of China-and into the hearts of those who dream of freedom. At the beginning of the story, Tess tells Monica and Andrew, "The courage of a single person can change history. But only if they answer the call when it comes." When beautiful Jean Chang encounters entrepreneur Edward Tanner, it is a signal that a journey of freedom and divine timing is about to begin. But when Jean's past catches up with her, will the power and might of China keep them from meeting their destinies?
The Spirit of Matter: Modernity, Religion, and the Power of Objects (Methodology & History in Anthropology #45)
by Peter PelsA range of meaningful objects—exhibits of human remains or live people, fetishes, objects in a Catholic Museum, exotic photographs, commodities, and computers—demonstrate a subordinate modern consciousness about powerful objects and their ‘life’. The Spirit of Matter discusses these objects that move people emotionally but whose existence is often denied by modern wishful thinking of ‘mind over matter’. It traces this mindset back to Protestant Christian influences that were secularized in the course of modern and colonial history.
The Spirit of Methodism: From the Wesleys to a Global Communion
by Jeffrey W. Barbeau"I felt my heart strangely warmed."
The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life
by Michael R. WearFor those discouraged and exhausted by the bitterness and rage in our politics, Michael Wear offers a new paradigm of political involvement rooted in the teachings of Jesus and drawing insights from Dallas Willard's approach to spiritual formation.When political division shows up not only on the campaign trail but also at our dinner tables, we wonder: Can we be part of a better way? The Spirit of Our Politics says "yes," offering a distinctly Christian approach to politics that results in healing rather than division, kindness rather than hatred, and hope rather than despair.In this profound and hope-filled book, Michael Wear--a leading thinker and practitioner at the intersection of faith and politics--applies insights taken from the work of Dallas Willard to argue that by focusing on having the "right" politics, we lose sight of the kind of people we are becoming, to destructive results. This paradigm-shifting book reveals:Why we need to reframe how we view our political involvement as ChristiansHow as Christians we can reorient our politics for the good of othersThe crucial connection between discipleship to Jesus and political involvementA different way of talking about politics that is edifying, not stomach-turningHow to navigate political strife in churches and small groupsWhy who we are in our political life is not quarantined from who we are in "real life"Why gentleness is entirely possible in our political discourse The Spirit of Our Politics is for readers of any political perspective who long for a new way to think about and engage in politics. That new approach begins with a simple question: What kind of person would I like to be?
The Spirit of Our Work: Black Women Teachers (Re)member
by Cynthia DillardAn exploration of how engaging identity and cultural heritage can transform teaching and learning for Black women educators in the name of justice and freedom in the classroomIn The Spirit of Our Work, Dr. Cynthia Dillard centers the spiritual lives of Black women educators and their students, arguing that spirituality has guided Black people throughout the diaspora. She demonstrates how Black women teachers and teacher educators can heal, resist and (re)member their identities in ways that are empowering for them and their students. Dillard emphasizes that any discussion of Black teachers&’ lives and work cannot be limited to truncated identities as enslaved persons in the Americas.The Spirit of Our Work addresses questions that remain largely invisible in what is known about teaching and teacher education. According to Dillard, this invisibility renders the powerful approaches to Black education that are imbodied and marshaled by Black women teachers unknown and largely unavailable to inform policy, practice, and theory in education. The Spirit of Our Work highlights how the intersectional identities of Black women teachers matter in teaching and learning and how educational settings might more carefully and conscientiously curate structures of support that pay explicit and necessary attention to spirituality as a crucial consideration.
The Spirit Of Pietism
by Robert J KoesterWhat is Pietism?In the late 17th century, a movement began in Germany that would shake up an already fragile Lutheran church. Pietism, as the movement came to be known, departed from many of the orthodox Christian practices of the day. An emphasis on morals and individual piety over the Scriptures and sacraments led to a rift in the church that hasn’t been fully repaired.But why did Pietism start? What did the Pietist leaders hope to accomplish? What is the true essence of Pietism?Author and pastor Robert Koester answers these questions and more in this in-depth study of this impactful theological movement. The Spirit of Pietism also debunks hasty generalizations about Pietism and offers practical lessons for 21st-century Christians. With a balanced narrative approach and readable style, this is an engaging book from start to finish!
The Spirit of Praise: Music and Worship in Global Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity
by Monique M. Ingalls Amos YongIn The Spirit of Praise, Monique Ingalls and Amos Yong bring together a multidisciplinary, scholarly exploration of music and worship in global pentecostal-charismatic Christianity at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The Spirit of Praise contends that gaining a full understanding of this influential religious movement requires close listening to its songs and careful attention to its patterns of worship. The essays in this volume place ethnomusicological, theological, historical, and sociological perspectives into dialogue. By engaging with these disciplines and exploring themes of interconnection, interface, and identity within musical and ritual practices, the essays illuminate larger social processes such as globalization, sacralization, and secularization, as well as the role of religion in social and cultural change. Aside from the editors, the contributors are Peter Althouse, Will Boone, Mark Evans, Ryan R. Gladwin, Birgitta J. Johnson, Jean Ngoya Kidula, Miranda Klaver, Andrew Mall, Kimberly Jenkins Marshall, Andrew M. McCoy, Martijn Oosterbaan, Dave Perkins, Wen Reagan, Tanya Riches, Michael Webb, and Michael Wilkinson.
The Spirit of Praise: Music and Worship in Global Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity
by Amos Yong Monique M. IngallsIn The Spirit of Praise, Monique Ingalls and Amos Yong bring together a multidisciplinary, scholarly exploration of music and worship in global pentecostal-charismatic Christianity at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The Spirit of Praise contends that gaining a full understanding of this influential religious movement requires close listening to its songs and careful attention to its patterns of worship. The essays in this volume place ethnomusicological, theological, historical, and sociological perspectives into dialogue. By engaging with these disciplines and exploring themes of interconnection, interface, and identity within musical and ritual practices, the essays illuminate larger social processes such as globalization, sacralization, and secularization, as well as the role of religion in social and cultural change. Aside from the editors, the contributors are Peter Althouse, Will Boone, Mark Evans, Ryan R. Gladwin, Birgitta J. Johnson, Jean Ngoya Kidula, Miranda Klaver, Andrew Mall, Kimberly Jenkins Marshall, Andrew M. McCoy, Martijn Oosterbaan, Dave Perkins, Wen Reagan, Tanya Riches, Michael Webb, and Michael Wilkinson.
The Spirit of Python: Exposing Satan's Plan to Squeeze the Life Out of You
by Jentezen FranklinBreak free from this subtle destroyer and reclaim a life of passion and purpose. Pythons have an interesting way of killing their prey. They constrict it until it can no longer breathe, literally suffocating the life out of it. In the spirit realm Satan often works in the same way, slowly slithering his way into our lives, attempting to choke the very life out of us. The python spirit can squeeze the joy out of your worship and prayers. It can pressure you to keep quiet when God wants you to speak up. And it can steal the peace of knowing that you belong to God. But there is a way to defeat him. You don’t have to become his prey. The Spirit of Python helps you understand the strategies of this subtle destroyer, how he works, how to detect him, and how to break his hold from your life. You can learn to: · Recognize the early warning signs that you are under attack · Find the ways you may have unknowingly given him access into your home · Bring God’s deliverance and restoration into every area of your life We are in the middle of an unseen spiritual war. God wants to break the coils of the serpent off of your life. He wants to help you breathe again.