In this seminal work on the declining vocabulary of faith in America, one of this generation's most prolific and respected religion writers breathes new life into ancient expressions and helps readers communicate their beliefs in fresh ways. When religion writer Jonathan Merritt moved from the Bible Belt to New York City, he ran into an unexpected language barrier. Whenever conversations turned to faith, his words became stilted. Words, both ancient and modern, that Jonathan had used for decades to describe matters of the soul no longer translated to those he encountered. In an America rapidly transitioning to a secular, more pluralistic society, many modern believers struggle to talk about faith and their relationships with God, when understanding of terms like "grace" or "gospel" can no longer be assumed. Some words, like "sin" and "hell," have become so negative they are nearly conversation-enders. The desire to express faith more clearly sends Jonathan on a quest to excavate anew some of the most meaningful words in a believer's dictionary.

This book provides a complete course in business law. It focuses on the key topics in the subject each of which are defined clearly at the start of each chapter. Besides covering the traditional elements within any business law course it also incorporates subjects of a contemporary nature within the subject. The attractive and easy-to-read format makes it accessible to the reader, but the content retains the academic rigour required for examination success. It provides a comprehensive and readable text for those wishing to acquire a knowledge of this important subject. It contains many references to cases and statutes, all of which are tabulated for easy reference.

In recent years there have been many changes in business p ractices, technology, legislation, and international trade, particularly within Europe. These changes have had an im pact on both the legal principles and the practices of the business community. Consequently these changes have been reflected in the syllabuses of the major professional bodi es and degree courses. This book examines these legal dev elopments and offers an accessible and comprehensive text for both professional students and undergraduates studying business law.

This new edition of Modern Business Law: Principles and Practice covers both traditional and contemporary elements of business law and all relevant legislation, including European legislation, which impinges upon the business environment. In recent years there have been many changes in business practices, technology, legislation, and international trade, particularly within Europe. These changes have had an impact on both the legal principles and the practices of the business community. Consequently these changes have been reflected in the syllabuses of the major professional bodies and degree courses. This book examines these legal developments and offers an accessible and comprehensive text for both professional students and undergraduates studying business law.

From deep inside the Religious Right and places of privilege--including a meeting with Billy Graham in the evangelist's home--emerges a young theologian who is surprisingly willing to confront today's difficult intersections of faith and society with fresh perspective. In the tradition of classic writers on lived faith like C.S. Lewis and contemporary ones like Timothy Keller, Merritt shares glimpses of his own defining faith experiences and then drills down to essential truths, always buffeted by Scripture and the example of Jesus. His winsome reflections show how the next generations of Christians are mapping a better way forward on such previously divisive issues as abortion, gay marriage, environmental use and care, race, war, poverty and imbalance of world wealth. With a mature respect for the traditions in which he was nurtured, he neither repudiates nor justifies the mistakes of his forebears, but offers them as warnings for his own generation. He urges today's Christians to throw off partisanship and the pursuit of power to embrace practical, hands-dirty followership Jesus and the biblical call to difficult love. Statistics show that young Christians are disenchanted with a faith that has become culturally antagonistic and too closely aligned with partisan politics. Merritt takes a close self-revelatory look at the changing religious and political environment of a new generation of Christian. The result is a book that articulates the Christian faith that is now just coming of age.