Christianity and Judaism differ in their views of the Messiah but both of these religious traditions are looking forward in time to the coming of the Messiah. In the light of such different perspectives, who is it that is coming and what will be the impact of this event? This book suggests that there is more commonality between Jewish and Christian perspectives than may at first appear on the surface. By drawing primarily from the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian New Testament Scriptures, it traces the unfolding story of God's plan of redemption, reconciliation and restoration of the world to Himself though His chosen nation, the Children of Israel, and their promised Messiah. It is an epic narrative of a kingdom usurped and being regained, and one that is both uplifting and full of hope but at the same time sobering, raising concerns for all of us at this present time.

Christianity and Judaism differ concerning the Messiah - the one chosen and set apart by God to be the deliverer of God's people - yet both are looking forward in time to the coming of the Messiah. So who is it that is coming and what will be the impact of this event? Is there any hope of reconciling such divergent viewpoints? This study suggests that there is more commonality between Jewish and Christian perspectives than may first appear. By drawing primarily from the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian New Testament Scriptures, it traces the unfolding story of God's plan of redemption, reconciliation and restoration of the world to Himself though His chosen nation, the Children of Israel, and the promised Messiah. It is an epic narrative of a kingdom usurped and being regained, and one that is both uplifting and full of hope but at the same time sobering, raising concerns for all of us at this present time.

What happens when a person has a Clear, Vivid, ecstatic, transcendent religious or spiritual experience where they sense that they are being 'caught up' to God, or Spirit? Do they really encounter an unseen, intangible 'spiritual realm' that is Ultimate Reality and the Ground of existence? Why do some people who are diagnosed as 'mentally ill' claim to have such experiences? If a person persists in these kinds of beliefs, are they deluded, or even mad? Are they actually suffering from 'religious mania'? Are atheists correct in dismissing these experiences as merely 'psychological'? Or is it the atheists who are blind and deaf when it comes to Ultimate Reality? Drawing from personal experience and from over forty years of practical and theoretical engagement with spirituality and religion, as well as from approaches within psychology, author Robert Laynton explores these questions, not as a defense of religion or spirituality but as an exploration of experience on the edge of reason.

'Kinfolk' traces one particular family that is presently to be found all over the world and most particularly in the south east of England, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the Potteries and discovers its roots on the North Staffordshire/Shropshire border in England in the Elizabethan Age and beyond. The Laynton/Lainton/Langton family were at one time closely associated with the Sukar family and for a while adopted the use of both names - Laynton-Sukar. Serving as a 'One-Name Study' of this unusual surname, this book contains every reference that its researchers have found pertaining to the Laynton/Lainton name throughout the world. The research is presented not merely a list of names but as a journey back in time portrayed in the context of local and national events, to give a lively outline social history that should be of interest to anyone who enjoys learning about the past. This book includes: Census Records Wills A full index of names in Parish records and Civil Registrations Maps

What is it like when Christians start to doubt their faith and to ask awkward questions about their faith? What is it like when Christians find that the faith no longer works for them? What is it like to walk away from a close-knit fellowship into the wider world of unbelievers? What is it like to walk away from Jesus? The author takes you on a journey out of Christian conservative evangelical Fundamentalism, describing both his personal experience and his theological rationale for leaving the faith. It is a journey that took him over forty years to complete. It is aimed at those Christians who are struggling to leave their church or fellowship and at students interested in religious fundamentalism generally.

Do you feel as though you are losing the battle of the sexes to the females in your life? Does your female partner talk to you and treat you as though you are a stupid boy? Does it seem to you as though all females are mad? When the female in your life makes mistakes is it always your fault? Robert Laynton makes insightful observations about males and females in relationship and offers proven practical strategies that males can adopt in order to maintain their sanity and self-control in their relationships with the opposite sex. Themes covered include: The male in a female world. The different psychological and emotional orientations of males and females. Dealing with female 'logic'. Getting and staying on top: Tactics and gambits that you can use in your relationships with females. Remember! If you are not one up - then you are one down This second edition includes extra examples and day-to-day anecdotes as well as an index providing a handy reference to themes and tactics.

If you think that 'being a man' means knowing how to kill a Polar bear using just a piece of wood and a paper clip then you need to shatter these illusions and read this groundbreaking book which shows males how to become 'Classical Men' and as a result, attract women. Using humour, political incorrectness, real life examples and psychology theory, this book presents a fifteen point Male Manifesto to help you to turn yourself from a boy into a man who attracts women. He offers proven, field-tested practical strategies that you can adopt to help maintain your individuality, independence and integrity in your relationships with the opposite sex. Themes covered include: Self-acceptance and self-respect, Getting dates with women, Dealing with women's tests, Decisiveness and Leadership, Roguishness and Risk-Taking, Passion, Self-Presentatio