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When was the church founded? Jesus spoke of the kingdom of God and not of a religious organization subsequently called church. We dont find in the Gospels expressions which make reference to the foundation of a new religious community, a new and distinct community of followers of Jesus. But after the resurrection of Jesus, his followers, as a result of his express command, gather together not only those from the people of Israel but men and women of all nations.The final clauses of the Nicene Creed spell out, briefly and to the point, the churchs self-understanding in these early centuries. Angelo Di Berardino assembles a wide range of texts and teachers of the church during these years to enrich our understanding and deepen our faith in the great mysteries expressed here.The Creed quickly hits the four marks of the churchthat it is "one holy catholic and apostolic." What do we mean by professing each of these? Di Berardino helps us to give an answer with the help of the fathers of the church.The volume closes, as does the Creed, with a consideration of baptism (the traditional entrance for people into the church) and two central features of the church in the futurethe expectation that all of Gods people will enjoy the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.The five-volume Ancient Christian Doctrine series follows up on the acclaimed Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture to provide patristic commentary on the Nicene Creed, translating source material from the church fathers into English for unparalleled insight into early church history.

"We believe in one God, the Father." The opening clause of the Nicene Creed can be summed up in a single wordmonotheism. In the early centuries of the church, this striking doctrine stood starkly against a cultural background of multiple deities and spiritual powers. While it clearly builds on its Jewish heritage, calling God "Father" anticipates the Father-Son relationship in the Godhead that early Christians knew and robustly upheld.The first article of the Nicene Creed also presupposes that there is an objective body of teaching that Christians are expected to confess as their faith. This idea seems normal and natural to us, but it was a novelty in the ancient world. Neither Judaism nor any pagan religion or philosophy could claim to have a closely defined set of beliefs that everyone adhering to it was expected to profess publicly and defend against all comers.While this article on God the Father is the shortest and arguably oldest portion of the Creed, it fully sets forth the fundamental understanding of God as creator and originator of all that is. This commentary in its selection of texts from the early church highlights the common understanding of the One God in three Persons, elucidating the churchs understanding of divine attributes and trinitarian relations.The five-volume Ancient Christian Doctrine series follows up on the acclaimed Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture to provide patristic commentary on the Nicene Creed, translating source material from the church fathers into English for unparalleled insight into early church history.

In 2012, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler published Abundance in which they made bold predictions about where the future was heading, if humanity only harnessed the powers of emerging tech. Those predictions have borne out in the real world. In We Are As Gods, they will document the on-the-ground reality of this shift, detailing the massive transformations that have occurred during this past decade, their profound implications for our day-to-day lives, and whats in store during the decade ahead.From companies producing meat from stem cells to meet the increasing protein demands of billions to 3D printing technology that can build incredible custom-designed homes to the estimated ten billion humanoid robots that will operate alongside humanity by 2040, Diamandis and Kotler consider a future in which our role as humans is reinvented. Along the way, theyll look at the dark side of abundance - the carbon-hungry needs of AI, growing mental health crises and concerns around techno-unemployment - and offer the reader a survival guide for thriving amidst chaos.

Eat Pray Love meets Want.Wayward Women is a unique, searingly honest, devastatingly raw two-person memoir about the friendship, travels and sex lives of two fiftysomething women finding their way again after divorce.Its an entertaining, emotional and geographical journey that bounces around the world from Florida to India, Lapland to Hong Kong, as the authors -both leading travel writers - relay their experiences as midlife women love, loss, parenthood, divorce, menopause along with the tales of the inspirational women they meet along the way, and the growth of their friendship.

Amidst climate change, water is an important consideration in Mediterranean and dry climate gardens. We like to grow beautiful and healthy plants in our gardens, but with reducing rainfall the plants available to us are changing.This book is a comprehensive guide to choosing plants that will flourish in your specific climate and during water shortages. These plants, both well known and unusual, are suitable for growing in Mediterranean or other warm, dry gardens, with little watering.

"[This book] is a treasure. The first time I read it, I remember closing the final page and thinking to myself, I wish I could make every single Christian on earth read this book. John Chrysostom, Evagrius the Solitary, Julian of Norwich, Martin Luther, Dorothy Day, Dietrich Bonhoefferthese saints and sages live on in me. And they can live on in you, too. They can enlarge and enrich your faith, one page at a time." John Mark Comer, from the afterword Ancient Faith for Modern Souls In AD 165, two men named Carpus and Papylus stood before the proconsul of Pergamum, charged with the crime of being Christians. Not even torture could make them deny Christ, so they were burned alive.Is my faithfulness as strong?In the fifth century, Melania the Younger and her husband, Pinian, distributed their enormous wealth to the poor and intentionally practiced the discipline of renunciation.Could living more simply deepen my trust in God? In the seventeenth century, Philipp Jakob Speners love for the Word of God and his desire to help people apply the Bible to their daily life moved him to start "Colleges of Piety," or small groups.In what ways could commitment to community make me more like Christ? The history of Christianity has produced models of spiritual life, some very different from our own, that can enrich and enlarge our spiritual lives. These saints believed in the same God, followed the same Christ, read the same Bible, and walked in the same Spirit. And they lived wholeheartedly for God, like Perpetua, an early Christian martyr; Francis of Assisi, a medieval visionary; Philipp Jakob Spener, the founder of fifteenth-century small groups; and Dorothy Day, a servant of the poor.In Water from a Deep Well, Gerald Sittser opens to us the rich history of spirituality, helping us learn from the practices and stories of believers from the past who thirsted for God. These vibrant narratives reveal deep, powerful faith and demonstrate how old ways can bring new life to our spirituality today. These histories are deep waters from which we can drink to become faithful followers of Jesus, like those who came before us.In this revised edition, youll find history, insights, and practical exercises for incorporating spiritual practices into your life; a new chapter and updates throughout the book; and a new afterword from John Mark Comer. Discover the richness of ancient faith practices and renew your spiritual life with Water from a Deep Well. Whether youre discovering spiritual practices for the first time or seeking to deepen your journey with Christ, this book provides timeless guidance for spiritual growth, drawn from the wisdom of those who have walked the path before you.

When it comes to developing a deep, trusting relationship with God, efficiency and productivity are not the answer. Its far better to "waste" time with him, to just enjoy being with him. After all, thats how any friendship grows.But making room for God in the midst of our fast-paced lives is not an easy task. Just as time with our best friends can get squeezed out by the rush of activities, so can time with God. Even "wasting time" with God means making a commitment and setting priorities--whether its something we enjoy or not.Beginning with the supposition that God desires friendship with us, Klaus Issler encourages us to consider seven character traits and to develop their companion disciplines: friendship, humility, faith, commitment, communication, apprenticeship and partnership. Here is a full-orbed model of Christian spirituality that will be of lasting value.

Examines the barbarians from Europe and beyond who harassed, eroded and eventually caused the disintegration of the Roman Empire. It includes the Huns, Mongolian horsemen who swept into Europe to form a short-lived empire from the Urals to the Rhine; the Visigoths, or western Goths, who sacked Rome in 410 and ruled Spain from Toledo until the Moorish conquest in 711; the Ostrogoths, or eastern Goths, who ruled Italy from 493 until the Emperor Justinian drove them out in 534; the Franks, a group of Germanic tribes who came to rule France under the Merovingians; and the Vandals, fierce Arian Christians who invaded Gaul and Spain around 400 and sacked Rome in 455. As the authors show, some, such as the Vandals in North Africa, had shortlived periods of supremacy and relatively insignificant effect on the areas they settled; others, such as the Franks, adapted to Roman ways to create the strong foundations of medieval and later nations. Throughout the text, the authors reconstruct the volatile world of pitched battle and invasion.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Alive comes a pulse-pounding horror novel set in 18th century New England amid a reimagined French and Indian War, in which a member of the legendary Rogers Rangers with indigenous ancestry must protect his fathers homeland from a monstrous supernatural threat. Perfect for fans of historical horror and readers of Stephen Graham Jones, Daniel Kraus and Alma Katsu.A gripping and gruesome tale of courage, loyalty and sacrifice set in a reimagined 18th century New England.In 1760, after the capture of Fort Pontchartrain in the French and Indian War, a member of the legendary Rogers Rangers with indigenous ancestry returns to his fathers homeland to find it ravaged by an ancient spirit of vengeance.Together, he and his rangers embark on a harrowing journey across treacherous wilderness beset by violence, betrayal and horrific choices. To defeat this monstrous supernatural force, he must embrace a truth hes long denied and risk becoming the very thing he must destroy.

Julia se traslada al extranjero para vivir con una amiga. Un nuevo trabajo en la soleada Florida será su billete de ida hacia una vida mejor. Inesperadamente, mientras viaja en avión, su vida comienza a dar un vuelco debido a un molesto, pero extremadamente guapo, compañero de viaje.Michael, que regresa de casa de su familia, espera un vuelo tranquilo, pero sus planes se ven interrumpidos por su intrigante compañera. Un hombre con dos caras que persigue sus objetivos a toda costa y, el mas reciente, Julia...

Do vencedor dos prêmios Jabuti, São Paulo de Literatura e Portugal Telecom.Uma reflexão terna e audaciosasobre um pai e um filho.Relato de dupla formação, Visita ao pai é uma investigação franca do p

A autora do best-seller A rebelde do deserto está de volta com uma nova série, recheada de segredos, reviravoltas e poderes mágicos.Honora Holtzfall é herdeira da família mais poderosa de Walstad, que controla todo o dinheiro e a magia do pais. Aos dezesseis anos, ela leva uma vida glamurosa sob os holofotes, frequentando as festas da alta sociedade com belos vestidos.Quando sua me e encontrada morta, o comando e a fortuna da familia se tornam alvo de disputa. Para garantir o seu lugar, Nora tera de enfrentar suas primas na Veritaz, a competiço magica que determina o proximo lider da linhagem. Mas ninguem contava com uma competidora surpresa: Lotte, filha ilegitima da tia de Nora, criada num convento no interior sem saber sua verdadeira identidade.Para complicar, Nora descobre que a morte de sua me no foi um acidente, mas um assassinato. Com a ajuda de um jovem reporter arrogante (e inegavelmente charmoso), ela vai ate o fim para descobrir quem esta por tras do crime. Isto e, se conseguir sobreviver as provas magicas e vence-las.

Following her best friends passing, Chloe has been finding solace in the world through her VR headset, including going on virtual dates with the charming Blaine amongst the glittering skyline of Manhattan.Everything seems to be perfect, except for the obvious, that Blaine is just an avatar she doesnt know in the real world. As their chemistry grows, offering Chloe the escape she has been seeking, Blaine throws out the idea that Chloe should go to New York to find him. But going to New York will open more than just a search for the mysterious Blaine, as the city holds old wounds too with Chloes ex boyfriend Jimmy now living there. The memories of Jimmy, as well as of her friend Kerry, begin to come flooding back with each step closer Chloe takes toward New York City.Deciding to go and find Blaine, Chloe finds herself reuniting with Jimmy and she is forced to ask herself the question of what it is that she really wants.

Como intervir de forma eficaz e humana em casos de violência sexual, quando vítimas e agressores estão presos em um ciclo de dor e sofrimento? De que modo a rede pública de saúde pode oferecer respos

Dados do mercado de streaming e das redes sociais revelam uma ameaça para o futuro do longform ao constatarem que o consumo de vídeo está sendo profundamente transformado pelas preferências das novas

Palestina es un microcosmos del mundo: miserable, furiosa, tensa y fragmentada. En llamas. Obstinada. Digna. Mientras el estado colonial de Israel continúa infligiendo una violencia devastadora, las verdades esenciales se ocultan de forma deliberada: se mima a los perpetradores, mientras que a las victimas se las culpa y se las lleva a juicio. El mundo sigue siendo testigo a traves de las pantallas; miembros rotos, hogares y futuros destrozados impregnan los sueños. ¿Por que deben los palestinos demostrar su humanidad? ¿Cuales son las implicaciones de una tarea tan exasperante como imposible?Con una prosa intrepida y precision lirica, el-Kurd rechaza que su vida se consuma entre interrogatorios. Disecciona la humanizacion de los marginados como una tactica profundamente erronea, revelando la logica desconcertante que la sustenta: el deseo de convertir a los seres humanos en seres humanos.En lugar de pedir a los oprimidos que se comporten como victimas perfectas, el autor de este libro pide a amigos y enemigos que miren a los palestinos a los ojos, renunciando tanto a la deferencia como a la condena.La solidaridad con Palestina requiere reconocerla como causa universal. Sin embargo, la lente con que miramos a los palestinos revela como nos vemos unos a otros; como vemos todo lo demas.

Adam é um garoto curioso e sonhador que deseja, acima de tudo, ser astronauta. Entre engenhocas inventadas no quarto e noites de imaginação sem limites, ele constrói um foguete com uma geladeira velh

LA PRIMERA NOVELA ESCRITA DESPUÉS DE HABER RECIBIDO EL PREMIO NOBEL«Unherederolegítimo de Kafka, de Beckett y de Thomas Bernhard, unmístico queprovocaadicción y uno de losgrandes escritoresvivos. No

The Sunday Times bestselling authors of The Devil You Know return with a life-affirming myth busting exploration of trauma, resilience and healing.A widow dares not utter her husbands name. A prisoner of war buries the memories of his ordeal. A child hostage is rendered mute. What happens when trauma goes unspoken?The pioneering psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr Gwen Adshead invites us to witness her work with patients struggling in the wake of a range of distressing and painful life events. What is the quality of their survival? Who and how do they want to be now? With her help, these courageous people step out of the darkness of shame and fear to discover new possibilities, and find that sometimes the hardest words to say out loud are the very ones to set us free.Suffused with hope, Unspeakable powerfully shifts our understanding of the meaning and outcomes of trauma.

Heaven: Why It Matters Here and Now Have we forgotten heaven? Bestselling author and pastor Brian Zahnd invites us to remember heaven, to experience and embrace the divine mystery of the spiritual realm in this lifetime. This slow and steady progression of a deeper Christian faith that draws us nearer to Goda "pilgrimage of the soul"fosters in us a love for both the heavenly and the earthly.For too long, the conversation about heaven has been caught between two extremes. On one hand, there is the shallow "escapist" theology that reduces salvation to a reservation for the afterlife, unconcerned with Gods good earth or issues of justice in the world.On the other hand, many of us have overcorrected, hyperfocusing on the here and now and losing sight of the spiritual reality beyonda fatal mistake if our Christianity is to have a compelling message in the twenty-first century. Our faith must once again speak confidently and humbly about the reality of the spiritual worldthe reality of unseen existences.In Unseen Existences, youll find a fresh way of looking at heaven that pushes back against extremes, a vision for life as a pilgrimage to our true home in heaven and union with God, and encouragement to persevere through the injustices of this world with hope. Unseen Existences will help you renew your faith, expand your perspective, and re-embrace the divine mystery of heaven. Though life can be uncertain and unjust, our pilgrimage is preparing us for the world to come, where we will see Christ face-to-face. With the company of our Helper, Advocate, and Comforter, we press on, trusting he will lead us home.