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Marriage has not always meant just one man and one woman. For much
of human history, over much of the globe, the most common
alternative was polygamy: marriage involving more than one spouse.
Polygamy, or plural marriage, has long been an accepted form of
union in human societies, involving people living on every
continent. However, polygamy has come to symbolize a problematic,
even "barbaric," form of marriage that is often labeled as
"backwards," less modern and progressive, embodying the oppression
of women by men. In Polygamy: A Very Short Introduction, Sarah M.
S. Pearsall explores what plural marriages reveal about the inner
workings of marriage and describes the controversies surrounding
it. The book emphasizes the diversity of historical polygamist
societies, from the Shi'ite Muslims and Wendat men who practiced
short-term marriages to the Mixteca, Maori, Inca, Algonquin, and
Marta indigenous people of North America and the Pacific Islands,
as well as medieval Irish kings, rulers of the Kingdom of Buganda
in east Africa, and residents of the Ottoman Empire. Pearsall also
explains the Old Testament origins of polygamy in the book of
Genesis, making note of vocal Protestant defenders of the practice
such as Martin Luther and John Milton, and the divides within
Christianity that led to Joseph Smith's establishment of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism) and the Mormons'
fight throughout the 19th-century under his successor Brigham
Young's leadership to freely practice plural marriage. Polygamy: A
Very Short Introduction looks at how polygamous domestic and sexual
relationships have influenced larger dynamics of power, gender,
rank, race, and religion in societies all over the world, while
also attempting to untangle the paradox of female constraint and
liberty for women who advocated for polygamy, arguing that plural
marriage offered security and stability rather than restraint for
women. In balancing an explanation of the many complexities and
misunderstandings of plural marriage, the book reveals how polygamy
continues to have an influence on society today.
Study seven miracles in the first 12 chapters of John that reveal the
identity and divinity of Jesus.
The Gospel of John is one of four books that describes the life of
Jesus. John’s gospel is organized in two big divisions, the book of the
signs and the book of the suffering servant.
The first part introduces us to Jesus through the lens of 7 key
miracles or signs that Jesus does to disclose His identity and prove
His divinity. These signs are meant to show us who Jesus is and what He
is like. They disclose to us what He cares about and point us back to
God.
For all of us following Jesus or maybe those who are just looking into
Jesus, these signs will point us on a path to the Savior.
Session Topics:
• Follow Me
• I Am He
• I Am Working Also
• Believe in the One He Sent
• I Am the Light of the World
• I Am the Resurrection and the Life
• I Will Draw All People to Myself
Kinders vra soms uitdagende vrae, soos: Wie het vir God geskep? Waar is die hemel? Hoekom laat God toe dat virusse oorneem? Kan God enigiets doen? Kan Hy dinosourusse weer laat lewe? As God alles weet, hoekom moet ek bid?
Dit is soms moeilik om te antwoord op eerlike soos dié. Bybelvrae en antwoorde vir kinders is ’n handige hulpmiddel vir saamlees of selflees. Dave Strehler, ’n gerespekteerde skrywer met jare lange ervaring in kinderbediening, gee toepaslike Bybelgebaseerde antwoorde op meer as 80 vrae wat kinders vra oor God, geloof en die Bybel.
Elke vraag bevat genoegsame Skrifverwysings, ʼn kort bespreking asook ʼn interessante veelkeuse-vraag wat kinders self kan antwoord. Twee woordraaisels is ingesluit wat kinders uitdaag om al die name van die boeke in die Ou en Nuwe Testament op te spoor. Daar is ook ’n afdeling met kort opsommings van elke boek van die Bybel, met sleutelverse uit die boek wat gememoriseer kan word.
This book will educate you in the care of your spouse,' explains Dr
Willard Harley. 'Once you have learned its lessons, your spouse
will find you irresistible, a condition that's essential to a happy
and successful marriage.' This fresh and highly entertaining book
identifies the ten most important needs within marriage for
husbands and wives. It teaches you how to fulfil each other's
needs. Couples who find each other irresistible during the early
years of their marriage may become incompatible if they fail to
meet these central needs. According to Dr Harley, the needs of men
and women are similar, but their priorities are vastly different.
Are you able to identify which of the following needs are his and
which are hers? In what order would you place them? Admiration,
Affection, An attractive spouse,Conversation, Domestic support,
Family commitment, Financial support, Honesty and openness,
Recreational companionship, Sexual fulfilment
The landmark of many cities is the cathedral. Some had their
beginnings as monastic buildings, have stood for nearly a thousand
years, and remain essential icons, or even emblems, of a city's
character. Yet not all cathedrals look alike, and indeed these
buildings were often the pioneers of new architecture as it
developed over the centuries. Here, Cathedral Architecture takes
the reader on a journey through time, enjoying the architectural
experience of the styles of the Normans, Early English, Decorated
Gothic, Perpendicular Gothic, and English Renaissance through to
modern day. A beautifully illustrated guide featuring many of
Britain's best-loved cathedrals.
Explore Answers to Life's Most Important Theological Questions.
Over 175,000 Copies Sold! How do we know the Bible is God's Word?
What is sin and where did it come from? How is Jesus fully God and
fully man? What are spiritual gifts? When and how will Christ
return? If you've asked questions like these, then systematic
theology is no abstract term. It's an approach to finding answers
every Christian needs to know. The second edition of Bible Doctrine
by respected theologian Wayne Grudem takes a widely used
upper-level textbook on systematic theology and makes it
accessible. Abridged from the second edition of Wayne Grudem's
award-winning Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine covers the same
essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key
topics: The Doctrine of the Word of God The Doctrine of God The
Doctrine of Man The Doctrine of Christ The Doctrine of the
Application of Redemption The Doctrine of the Church The Doctrine
of the Future. You don't need to have had several years of Bible
college or seminary training to reap the benefits of Bible
Doctrine. It's easy to understand and packed with biblical answers
to your most pressing theological questions. This new edition now
includes: New, thoughtful critiques of open theism, the new
perspective on Paul, Molinism (or "middle knowledge"), "Free Grace"
theology, and the preterist view of Christ's second coming
Completely revised, stronger chapter on the clarity of Scripture
Completely revised, stronger chapter on creation and evolution. New
discussion of how biblical inerrancy applies to some specific
"problem verses" in the Gospels Additional material respectfully
explaining evangelical Protestant differences with Roman
Catholicism (with extensive interaction with the Catechism of the
Roman Catholic Church), Protestant liberalism, and Mormonism
Completely updated bibliographies All Scripture quotations updated
from RSV to ESV An explanation of why monogenes in John 3:16 and
elsewhere should be translated as "only begotten" rather than
merely "only" An extensive discussion on the eternal submission of
the Son to the Father A discussion of recent criticisms of the
penal substitutionary view of the atonement Numerous other updates
and corrections that have be prompted by letters and emails from
people around the world and by interaction with the students Wayne
has taught over the last 26 years both at Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School and at Phoenix Seminary
You probably know what it's like to be driving down the road when you suddenly feel the vibration and hear the guh-guh-guh-guh-guh of the rumble strips--those groves in the pavement--warning you that you've drifted out of your lane. You didn't mean to get distracted. You only took your eyes off the road for a moment, but you drifted off course. And that's a lot like life, isn't it?
In Undistracted, Bob Goff lovingly yanks us back in our lane and helps us get back on track so we can live our lives with real purpose and joy.
In his trademark storytelling style, Bob helps us:
- Learn the destruction of distraction and the benefits of living a life of undistracted love and authentic connection
- Identify the distractions in our lives and either eliminate them or route around them
- Catch a vision of our future, undistracted selves where we can experience true happiness and joy
Bob's inspiring and entertaining stories in Undistracted show us what it looks like to live a beautiful and purposeful life rather than drifting aimlessly from one season to the next. He encourages us to fix our eyes on Jesus and harness life's distractions so we can find joy despite our circumstances.
Got a minute? Thanks to beloved Franciscan priest and retreat
leader Fr. Albert Haase, that's all you need to stay in touch with
the Gospel every Sunday through the Church year. Inspired by his
early days in a busy urban parish, Sundays on the Go is Fr.
Albert's gift to busy Catholics - just enough to keep you on track
with Jesus, even when you're on the run! This first edition of
Sundays on the Go features: A reading for every Sunday of Year A of
the liturgical year Handy Scriptural references to each Gospel
passage A brief, direct, and pithy homily from Fr. Albert A
reflection question and a prayer Special readings for Solemnities
and Feasts through the year Fr. Albert's words will help you to
prepare for Sunday Eucharist, and stay in touch with the Gospel all
week long. Sundays on the Go is the perfect gift for busy Catholics
of all ages - professionals, parents, students, and anyone who's
short on time - in need of spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and a
strong connection with the Gospel.
Exploring the New Testament is a survey perfect for use in Bible classes and seminaries; used by thousands of students in Africa.
A life long teacher of the New Testament distills the most important themes, background, and content of each New Testament book.
Familiar chapters of the Bible take on new dimensions when you see them as part of a sweeping panorama of the Bible.
Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and
author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared
successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a
trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: 'Ruthlessly
eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the
spiritual life.' It wasn't the response he expected, but it
continues to be the answer he needs. Too often we treat the
symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to
pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at
hurry, or busyness as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this
book, you'll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against
hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.
Redeem your story, redefine your creativity, and make a life that
truly matters Sometimes the greatest gift you can receive is for
your life to fall apart. After years stuck in a painful cycle
fueled by past abuse and ongoing addiction, actor, artist, and
director Blaine Hogan finally hit rock bottom. No longer able to
hide behind the veneer of success or find comfort in the shadows of
compulsion, Blaine was forced to look at the story his life was
telling and realize he'd lost the plot. Desperate to find hope, he
gave up a budding career and took a major life detour where he
discovered that facing his past was the key to unlocking a new kind
of creativity. In Exit the Cave, Blaine shares the stories that
shaped him while exploring how our relationship to our past defines
how we imagine the future and live in the present. Through powerful
personal revelations, he invites you to take up the practices of
radical imagination and real creativity so you can tell a better
story with your life. If you've ever been stuck, addicted, ashamed,
discontented, or lost, take courage--a richer, more imaginative,
and meaningful life is waiting for you just outside the cave. "A
tender but fierce story of survival, reckoning, and redemption.
Blaine manages to somehow weave themes of acting, allegory,
addiction, family, and faith into one beautifully written account
of his own healing. This is the kind of story that will redeem
you."--Laura McKowen, bestselling author of We Are the Luckiest
"Blaine Hogan has inspired me for many years with his unique way of
seeing the world. In this book you'll find a blast of inspiration
and a trusty guide to help you exit the cave and enter a world that
is real and beautiful and vital."--Brad Montague, New York Times
bestselling author and illustrator of The Circles All Around Us,
Becoming Better Grownups, and Kid President's Guide to Being
Awesome
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