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Even Silence Is Praise - Quiet Your Mind and Awaken Your Soul with Christian Meditation (Paperback): Rick Hamlin Even Silence Is Praise - Quiet Your Mind and Awaken Your Soul with Christian Meditation (Paperback)
Rick Hamlin
R170 R156 Discovery Miles 1 560 Save R14 (8%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Are you curious about biblical Christian meditation? Through stories, practical advice, and helpful prompts, Rick Hamlin guides Christians to center their minds and hearts on God as they seek to hear the still small voice above all the noise and chaos in the world. Rick Hamlin has been unpacking the power of prayer in Finding God on the A Train and Ten Prayers You Can't Live Without and the special Guideposts book, Prayer Works. In this new book, you will discover how meditation has deep Christian roots that go back for millennia, how it can be used to live more authentically and let go of anxiety, how to love more generously and find God's will in your life, and how to grow in compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance. The steps are simple, and at the end of each chapter Hamlin offers specific exercises to enhance your practice. "If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take his cross daily and follow me," Jesus said to his followers. Meditative prayer offers a rich resource to do just that. Silence speaks volumes and becomes a tool for all Jesus followers.

If Jesus Is the Answer, What Is the Question? - Questions from God (Hardcover): James J Genova If Jesus Is the Answer, What Is the Question? - Questions from God (Hardcover)
James J Genova
R806 Discovery Miles 8 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Things He Carried (Paperback): Stephen Cottrell The Things He Carried (Paperback)
Stephen Cottrell 1
R239 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R23 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The narrative of Holy Week is powerful and painful, and because we know how the story ends it's easy to gloss over the difficult details, and stay in the comfort zone of our understanding. Stephen Cottrell brings home, vividly and poignantly, the physical reality of the passion story. This is a book to stimulate thought, provoke discussion and create space for contemplation. 'In order to understand the cross you need to stand under it . . . with the imagination as well as the mind . . . This book aims to help in that process . . . But however you use it - on your own or with others - I hope you will receive some small appreciation of just how much the cross weighs, and maybe even pick it up yourself.' From the Introduction

Reformation Readings of the Apocalypse - Geneva, Zurich, and Wittenberg (Hardcover): Irena Backus Reformation Readings of the Apocalypse - Geneva, Zurich, and Wittenberg (Hardcover)
Irena Backus
R2,320 Discovery Miles 23 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this study, Irene Backus examines the fate of the Apocalypse at the hands of early Protestants in three centres of the Reformation: Geneva, Zurich, and Wittenberg. To do so, Backus systematically investigates sources and methods on the most important reformed and Lutheran commentaries of the Apocalypse from 1528-1584.

Pelagius' Commentary on St Paul's Epistle to the Romans (Hardcover, New): Pelagius Pelagius' Commentary on St Paul's Epistle to the Romans (Hardcover, New)
Pelagius; Translated by Theodore De Bruyn
R4,555 Discovery Miles 45 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Pelagian controversy - whether man is saved through predestination or by his own free will - has proved one of the most enduring and fiercely contended issues of the Christian church, and has secured Pelagius a lasting place within its history. Few of Pelagius' writings, however, have been preserved, and until recently none was available in English translation. This volume presents Pelagius' commentary on Paul's Letter to the Romans for the first time in English. The commentary, one of thirteen on the Pauline Epistles, dates from the time when Pelagius was active in Rome, before he became embroiled in controversy. But already there are adumbrations of the later debate and signs of different currents of thought in Italy and beyond. In his introduction Theodore de Bruyn discusses the context in which Pelagius wrote the commentary and the issues which shaped his interpretation of Romans. He also takes up questions about the edition of the commentary. The translation is annotated with references to Pelagius' contemporaries. A new recension of Pelagius' text of Romans is presented in an appendix.

'n Reenboog deur my trane (Afrikaans, Paperback, 4th ed): Solly Ozrovech 'n Reenboog deur my trane (Afrikaans, Paperback, 4th ed)
Solly Ozrovech
R195 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R12 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

’n Reenboog deur my trane is ’n bron van ryke troos en bemoediging vir enigeen wat treur oor die verlies van ’n geliefde en wat genesing soek vir hulle verskeurde harte. Dit bied 31 dagstukkies, gebede en inspirerende aanhalings wat God se vertroosting in onstuimige tyde met die leser deel, asook ’n lys van beloftes uit die Bybel vir spesifieke behoeftes in tye van nood.

Bread, Wine, Walls and Scrolls (Hardcover): Magen Broshi Bread, Wine, Walls and Scrolls (Hardcover)
Magen Broshi
R6,795 Discovery Miles 67 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Essays by the veteran archaeologist Magen Broshi covering various aspects of both the material and spiritual life of ancient Palestine in the biblical and post-biblical periods. This volume of essays by Magen Broshi, formerly Curator of the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Archaeological Museum in Jerusalem and a veteran archaeologist, covers various aspects of both the material and spiritual life of ancient Palestine in the biblical and post-biblical period. Among the topics addressed in this entertaining and illuminating book are wine and food consumption, studies of population, the ancient city of Jerusalem, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the use and abuse of archaeology in historical and biblical research. This volume is designed for scholars and for any non-specialists with a keen interest in ancient life in the Holy Land.

Isaiah 40-55 Vol 2 (ICC) - A Critical and Exegetical Commentary (Hardcover): John Goldingay, David Payne Isaiah 40-55 Vol 2 (ICC) - A Critical and Exegetical Commentary (Hardcover)
John Goldingay, David Payne
R5,621 Discovery Miles 56 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For over one hundred years International Critical Commentaries have had a special place among works on the Bible. They bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis - linguistic, textual, archaeological, historical, literary, and theological - to help the reader understand the meaning of the books of the Old and New Testaments. The new commentaries continue this tradition. All new evidence now available is incorporated and new methods of study are applied. The authors are of the highest international standing. No attempt has been made to secure a uniform theological or critical approach to the biblical text: contributors have been invited for their scholarly distinction, not for their adherence to any one school of thought. >

Daily Prayers for Men - Spiritual Devotions for Everyday Life (Paperback): Editors of Chartwell Books Daily Prayers for Men - Spiritual Devotions for Everyday Life (Paperback)
Editors of Chartwell Books
R339 R300 Discovery Miles 3 000 Save R39 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
God Speaks Through Wombs - Poems on God`s Unexpected Coming (Paperback): Drew Jackson, Jon Batiste God Speaks Through Wombs - Poems on God`s Unexpected Coming (Paperback)
Drew Jackson, Jon Batiste
R418 R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Save R40 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Christian Book Award Finalist But God speaks through wombs, birthing prophetic utterances. . . . Enough of this unbelieving religion that masquerades as faith. Divine favor is placed on what we have disgraced. In God Speaks Through Wombs, Drew Jackson explores the first eight chapters of Luke's Gospel in a new poetic register. These are declarative poems, faithfully proclaiming the gospel story in all its liberative power. Here the gospel is the "fresh words / that speak of / things impossible." From the Magnificat ("That girl can sing! . . . She has a voice / That can shatter shackles") to the baptism of Christ ("I stepped in / Committing insurrection"), this collection helps us hear the hum of deliverance-against all hope-that's been in the gospel all along.

Christology and the Synoptic Problem - An Argument for Markan Priority (Hardcover): Peter M. Head Christology and the Synoptic Problem - An Argument for Markan Priority (Hardcover)
Peter M. Head
R3,259 Discovery Miles 32 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book makes a major contribution to the ongoing debate about which of the Synoptic gospels was written first. Dr. Head has evolved a new approach to the problem, using the christological criterion in order to produce more objective results. He compares the consensus view--that Mark's gospel was the first to be written--with the view that Mark used, conflated and abbreviated Matthew and Luke (a view that is undergoing a contemporary revival). The author confirms the hypothesis of Markan priority, but argues that Matthew was a developer rather than a corrector of Mark.

Abraham, Israel and the Nations - The Patriarchal Promise and its Covenantal Development in Genesis (Hardcover): Paul R.... Abraham, Israel and the Nations - The Patriarchal Promise and its Covenantal Development in Genesis (Hardcover)
Paul R. Williamson
R6,305 Discovery Miles 63 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The divine promises to Abraham have long been recognized as a key to the book of Genesis as a whole. But their variety, often noted, also raises literary and theological problems. Why do they differ each time, and how are they related to each other and to the story of Abraham? Williamson focuses on the promises in Genesis 15 and 17, and concludes that they are concerned with two distinct but related issues. Genesis 15 guarantees God's promise to make Abraham into a great nation, while Genesis 17 focuses chiefly on God's promise to mediate blessing (through Abraham) to the nations. The two chapters are connected, however, by the theme of an individual, royal descendant who will come from the nation (Israel) and mediate blessing to all the nations of the earth.

Meeting God in Scripture - A hands-on guide to Lectio Divina. 40 guided meditations (Paperback, New edition): Jan Johnson Meeting God in Scripture - A hands-on guide to Lectio Divina. 40 guided meditations (Paperback, New edition)
Jan Johnson
R341 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Lectio divina is a practice of Scripture reading that treats the Bible not only as a text to be examined, but also as the living Word of God spoken anew to us. Traditionally, Lectio Divina has four separate steps: read; meditate; pray; contemplate. Experienced Bible teacher Jan Johnson presents forty Scripture meditations organised topically, giving us the tools we need to practice Lectio Divina on our own. Each meditation can be used both individually and in group settings, and includes: An introduction to the meditation encouraging a time of quiet preparatory exercise; the complete passage from Scripture with explanations, context, and background to the text, help to enter and absorb the text; space to contemplate the passage, respond to God in prayer and rest in his presence; and an exercise to implement the ideas of the passage in our daily lives. Meeting God in Scripture moves us beyond merely understanding what the text meant in its original context to a direct spiritual encounter with Christ.

Exploring the Transfiguration Story (Paperback): John Michael Perry Exploring the Transfiguration Story (Paperback)
John Michael Perry
R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this concise study, John Perry enables the reader to see that the Transfiguration story does not recount an actual event, but was created to teach an important "symbolic" lesson abou thte Risen Jesus. To that end, he explains: (1) the conflict within the early church that called the story into being; (2) the nature ofmidrash and the role that it played in the formation of the story. Perry then considers why Mark, the writer of the first Gospel, decided to modify the Transfiguration story known to him and use it in his Gospel. Finally, answers are provided for 12 questiosn frequently prompted by contemporary readings of this story. These answers shed considerable light on the way the early church went about the task of preserving and interpreting the sacred history of Jesus.

30 Days with David - A Devotional Journey with the Shepherd Boy (Paperback): Emily Owen 30 Days with David - A Devotional Journey with the Shepherd Boy (Paperback)
Emily Owen
R304 Discovery Miles 3 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A thirty day devotional look at 'David's diary' with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way. How do you suppose David felt being plucked from the obscurity of caring for sheep to becoming the King of Israel ? Emily Owen explores these questions through David's 'diary', sharing in his trials, his victories, his challenges, fears and joys. Each reading begins with a diary extract from David's life, which is then beautifully unpacked with a meditation to encourage the reader to reflect on how that applies today. Each meditation is encouraging yet challenging, uplifting and helpful for personal growth. A wonderful book to help readers look again at familiar Bible stories with a fresh perspective.

Bede: On Genesis (Paperback): Bede Bede: On Genesis (Paperback)
Bede; Translated by Calvin B. Kendall; Commentary by Calvin B. Kendall
R1,018 Discovery Miles 10 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the first English translation of the Venerable Bede's commentary on the book of Genesis. Dealing as it does with the biblical account of the creation of the world and of mankind, and of mankind's fall from grace and exile into the life of time, On Genesis offers essential insights into Bede's fundamental assumptions as a theologian, historian, and scientific cosmologist. Bede's role in laying the foundations of the modern world cannot be overemphasised. From his quantitative approach to questions of science to his introduction of the Anno Domini system of dating and his text-critical methods of biblical analysis, he anticipated and influenced modern ways of thinking. Bede regarded the opening chapters of Genesis as the foundation narrative of the world. From it Bede derived the theoretical basis for his scientific treatises and his notion of the English as a chosen people of God, which informs the Ecclesiastical History. This translation and introduction attempts to make Bede's commentary accessible to anyone with an interest in his work.

A Rabbi Looks at Jesus' Parables (Paperback): Frank Stern A Rabbi Looks at Jesus' Parables (Paperback)
Frank Stern
R1,237 Discovery Miles 12 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Intended to appeal to both Christians and Jews,A Rabbi Looks at Jesus' Parables is an introduction to the teachings of Jesus, and compares the similarities and differences in Jesus' thinking to other Jewish sources from first-century Palestine. Each chapter uncovers hidden messages within each of Jesus' parables, and discusses each parable within its first-century religious and historical context. The book attempts to build bridges of understanding between Christians and Jews by exploring the notion that we share a common history.

The Way of Wisdom - A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs (US title: God's Wisdom for Navigating Life)... The Way of Wisdom - A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs (US title: God's Wisdom for Navigating Life) (Paperback)
Timothy Keller
R338 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R30 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

New York pastor Timothy Keller is known for his ability to connect a deep understanding of the Bible with contemporary thought and the practical issues we all face. In this devotional - consisting of all-new material - Keller offers inspiration for every day of the year, based on the book of Proverbs. Working through the entire book, Keller brings this ancient wisdom to life and shows how to apply it to the realities of our daily lives. Just as My Rock; My Refuge taught readers how to pray, so this inspiring new devotional teaches us how to live lives that are rooted in wisdom.

My Soul in Silence Waits - Meditations on Psalm 62 (Paperback): Margaret Guenther My Soul in Silence Waits - Meditations on Psalm 62 (Paperback)
Margaret Guenther
R283 Discovery Miles 2 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For God alone my soul in silence waits.... In these reflections on Psalm 62 Margaret Guenther provides the foundation for a time of reflection and retreat without ever leaving home. The book s first chapter introduces us to ways of making a retreat wherever we are, at a place apart or in the midst of our daily lives. Guenther then offers eight meditations on Psalm 62, with its themes of waiting on God s presence with patience, trust, and expectation. She explores the images the psalm evokes of longing, silence, waiting, safety, enemies, and God as a rock and refuge. As in all her books, Guenther finds new ways to explore these ancient themes with the wit and practicality of an accomplished storyteller. These eight meditations can be read consecutively over the course of a single day or weekend, or spaced over time with periods of reflection in between. Each meditation ends with ideas for further prayer and pondering. My Soul in Silence Waits is one of our series of Cowley Cloister Books: smaller format, gift edition books designed for meditative and devotional reading.

The Daily Bible NIV (Paperback): F. Lagard Smith The Daily Bible NIV (Paperback)
F. Lagard Smith
R751 R694 Discovery Miles 6 940 Save R57 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike Any Other Bible You Have Read As this unique, chronological presentation of God's story daily unfolds before you, you will begin to appreciate God's plan for your life as never before. Reading the Bible will become a fresh, inviting, transformational experience. In the Daily Bible (R) NIV, you'll find these helpful features: The New International Version ...the most popular modern version of Scripture, a highly respected and understandable translation. Chronological/Historical Arrangement of Every Book of the Bible ...lets you easily understand God's redemptive plan as you read from creation to Revelation in the order the events actually occurred. Devotional Commentary ...leads you smoothly through Scripture, painting the scene for what you are about to read with historical and spiritual insights. 365 Convenient Daily Reading Segments ...arranged so you can read all of God's Word in one year. Topical Arrangements for Proverbs and Ecclesiastes ...enable you to focus on specific aspects of God's wisdom.

The Genesis of Justice - Ten Stories of Biblical Injustices That Led to the Ten Commandments and Modern Law (Hardcover): Alan... The Genesis of Justice - Ten Stories of Biblical Injustices That Led to the Ten Commandments and Modern Law (Hardcover)
Alan M. Dershowitz
R1,091 Discovery Miles 10 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Alan Dershowitz is one of America's most famous litigation experts. In the Genesis of Justice he examines the Genesis narratives to bring to the reader an insight into the creation of the ten commandments and much of what is now law.

Society and the Promise to David - The Reception History of 2 Samuel 7:1-17 (Hardcover): William M. Schniedewind Society and the Promise to David - The Reception History of 2 Samuel 7:1-17 (Hardcover)
William M. Schniedewind
R4,077 Discovery Miles 40 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the second book of Samuel, the prophet Nathan tells King David that God will give to him and his descendants a great and everlasting kingdom. In this study William Schniedewind looks at how this dynastic Promise has been understood and transmitted from the time of its first appearance at the inception of the Hebrew monarchy until the dawn of Christianity. He shows in detail how, over the centuries, the Promise grew in importance and prestige.

The Reformed David(s) and the Question of Resistance to Tyranny - Reading the Bible in the 16th and 17th Centuries (Hardcover):... The Reformed David(s) and the Question of Resistance to Tyranny - Reading the Bible in the 16th and 17th Centuries (Hardcover)
Nevada Levi DeLapp
R4,582 Discovery Miles 45 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This study centers on the question: how do particular readers read a biblical passage? What factors govern each reading? DeLapp here attempts to set up a test case for observing how both socio-historical and textual factors play a part in how a person reads a biblical text. Using a reception-historical methodology, he surveys five Reformed authors and their readings of the David and Saul story (primarily 1 Sam 24 and 26). From this survey two interrelated phenomena emerge. First, all the authors find in David an ideal model for civic praxis-a "Davidic social imaginary" (Charles Taylor). Second, despite this primary agreement, the authors display two different reading trajectories when discussing David's relationship with Saul. Some read the story as showing a persecuted exile, who refuses to offer active resistance against a tyrannical monarch. Others read the story as exemplifying active defensive resistance against a tyrant. To account for this convergence and divergence in the readings, DeLapp argues for a two-fold conclusion. The authors are influenced both by their socio-historical contexts and by the shape of the biblical text itself. Given a Deuteronomic frame conducive to the social imaginary, the paradigmatic narratives of 1 Sam 24 and 26 offer a narrative gap never resolved. The story never makes explicit to the reader what David is doing in the wilderness in relation to King Saul. As a result, the authors fill in the "gap" in ways that accord with their own socio-historical experiences.

HOW TO PRAY (Hardcover): James Martin HOW TO PRAY (Hardcover)
James Martin
R735 R662 Discovery Miles 6 620 Save R73 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A smart, wise, often side-splittingly funny master class in seeking God. Any spiritual seeker--from atheist to professional religious--will cherish this bravura tome from one of our great spiritual guides, in the lineage of C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Gandhi, and Mother Teresa. Hallelujah & amen!"--Mary Karr, author of Lit and The Liar's Club One of America's most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer. In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives. A trusted guide walking beside us as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like any relationship, each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart.

Herod the Fox - Audience Criticism and Lukan Characterization (Hardcover): John Darr Herod the Fox - Audience Criticism and Lukan Characterization (Hardcover)
John Darr
R4,564 Discovery Miles 45 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In foregrounding the themes of witnessing, 'seeing and hearing', and recognition, Luke urges readers to reflect on their own hearing (= reading) of his story, to become certain kinds of readers and to read in particular ways. So the need for a reader-oriented methodology in interpreting Luke-Acts is evident. But what is the best theory to deploy? Charting a path through the thickets of modern literary theory, Darr develops a new reader-oriented model, insisting that the original 'extratext' (the repertoire of literary and social conventions) of Luke-Acts-and not simply the text itself-should be taken into account in any critical evaluation of how this story works. To demonstrate this new hermeneutical model, Darr undertakes an extensive study of Lukan characterization, and especially his portrayal of Herod the Tetrarch.

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