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One of the supreme masterpieces of Romantic fiction and Scottish
literature, The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified
Sinner is a terrifying tale of murder and amorality, and of one
man's descent into madness and despair. James Hogg's sardonic novel
follows a young man who, falling under the spell of a mysterious
stranger who bears an uncanny likeness to himself, embarks on a
career as a serial murderer. The memoirs are presented by a
narrator whose attempts to explain the story only succeed in
intensifying its more baffling and bizarre aspects. Is the young
man the victim of a psychotic delusion, or has he been tempted by
the devil to wage war against God's enemies? The authoritative and
lively introduction by Ian Duncan covers the full range of
historical and religious themes and contexts, offers a richer and
more accurate consideration of the novel's relation to Romantic
fiction than found elsewhere, and sheds new light on the novel's
treatment of fanaticism. Copious notes identify the novel's
historical, biblical, theological, and literary allusions.
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"Explores the intersection of church and state history"
Guided by a penchant for self-reflection and thoughtful
discussion, Presbyterians have long been pulled in conflicting
directions in their perceptions of their shared religious
mission--with a tension that sometimes divides hearts as well as
congregations. In this first comprehensive history of the
Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma, historians Michael Cassity and
Danney Goble reveal how Oklahoma Presbyterians have responded to
the demands of an evolving society, a shifting theology, and even a
divided church.
Beginning with the territorial period, Cassity and Goble examine
the dynamics of Presbyterian missions among the Five Tribes in
Indian Territory and explain how Presbyterians differed from other
denominations. As they trace the Presbyterian journey, they examine
the way Presbyterians addressed the evil of slavery and the
dispossession of Oklahoma's Indians; the challenges of industrial
society; the modern issues of depression, war, and racial
injustice; and concerns of life and faith with which other
Americans have also struggled.
An insightful and independent history that draws upon firsthand
accounts of congregations and church members across the state,
"Divided Hearts" attests to the courage of Presbyterians in dealing
with their struggles and shows a church very much at work--and at
home--in Oklahoma.
Calvinist missionaries.
If you think that sounds like an oxymoron, you're not alone. Yet
a close look at John Calvin's life, writings, and successors
reveals a passion for the spread of the gospel and the salvation of
sinners.
From training pastors at his Genevan Academy to sending
missionaries to the jungles of Brazil, Calvin consistently sought
to encourage and equip Christians to take the good news of
salvation to the very ends of the earth. In this carefully
researched book, Michael Haykin and Jeffrey Robinson clear away
longstanding stereotypes related to the Reformed tradition and
Calvin's theological heirs, highlighting the Reformer's neglected
missional vision and legacy.
R. Tudur Jones's history of Welsh Congregationalism, which has long
been recognized as the standard and authoritative work in this
field, is made available to English readers in this translation.
Written in an accessible style, this scholarly work describes a key
aspect of Welsh and Welsh-English history, showing how Wales's
religious history is intertwined with the emergence of a national
identity. Over four centuries of religious and social history,
events, characters, and thought are examined, focusing on ways in
which the Congregationalist movement impacted and strengthened the
literary traditions and political consciousness of the Welsh
people.
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