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Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten BookTheology is "the doctrine of living unto God," wrote the Puritan theologian William Ames. Unfortunately, post-Enlightenment theology has tended to divorce "doctrine" from "living unto God." And to the degree that this split has been deepened and perpetuated, both theology and spirituality have been impoverished.Spiritual Theology is a rare book. In it, Simon Chan surveys the little-explored landscape where systematic theology and godly praxis meet, highlighting the connections between Christian doctrine and Christian living and drawing out the spiritual implications of particular aspects of systematic theology. Allowing rational formulations to drop into the background, he brings the mystery of the faith to the fore.Chan begins with the principal doctrines of God, sin, salvation and the church. He then progresses to a reflective consideration of the practice of the spiritual life, from prayer to spiritual direction. Unabashedly evangelical and truly ecumenical, Chan grounds his exploration in the sources of the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox traditions. His work is well abreast of contemporary theological currents and crossculturally conversant from an Asian perspective.Spiritual Theology is a book for those who care deeply about theology and spirituality, and strive to integrate the two. It is well worth careful reflection and prayerful reading.

A Editora Foco tem o prazer e a satisfaço de apresentar o mais novo trabalho de direito ambiental do consagrado Professor Marcelo Abelha Rodrigues. Nesta obra o autor se debruça sobre toda a legislaço da flora (florestas e demais formas de vegetaço) no Brasil em seus aspectos constitucionais, civis, administrativos, penais e ate processuais. Alem de penetrar num estudo historico impar da formaço da legislaço da flora brasileira e de trazer a compreenso do leitor uma serie de conceitos tecnicos de ecologia, sem os quais no seria possivel entender a sua tutela juridica, este livro tambem percorre, começando pelo texto constitucional, todas as normas gerais, especificas e setoriais (ai incluindo decretos e resoluçes) de proteço da vegetaço brasileira. Temos aqui, a rigor, um verdadeiro Tratado da Flora Brasileira, porque cuida de modo minudente e profundo, de todos os aspectos juridicos relevantes acerca do tema no Brasil. E, como se ja no bastasse o seu denso conteudo, tambem proporciona uma leitura leve, agradavel e de facil compreenso, que alias e uma marca muito caracteristica do autor. Certamente, e unico livro publicado no pais que enfrenta o tema de forma sistematica, didatica, profunda e com a mencionada amplitude, sendo, por isso mesmo, de consulta e leituras obrigatorias para os que pretendem estudar o tema. Marcelo Abelha Rodrigues

De Pedro, o Grande, a Putin: entenda a Rússia através de sua dinastia mais implacávelSimon Sebag Montefiore, autor best-seller, traz-nos a extraordinária história da dinastia mais bem-sucedida dos tempos modernos. A familia que criou o maior imperio do mundo e perdeu tudo: Os Romanov. Os Romanov governaram a Russia como czares e imperadores durante trezentos anos. Atraves da força implacavel das suas personalidades, esta familia de autocratas peculiares, mas brilhantes, transformou um reino fraco e arruinado pela guerra civil num imperio que dominou a Europa. Pedro, o Grande, tirano bebedo e assassino, e Catarina, a Grande, a apaixonada princesa alem que destronou o proprio marido para se tornar a estadista mais notavel de uma epoca de ouro, foram os dois maiores governantes da Russia. Isabel, que tinha tanto de promiscua como de glamorosa, continuou a ascenso da Russia como potencia europeia; mais tarde, Pedro III e Paulo I, impotentes e desequilibrados, foram assassinados. Nicolau I censurou Pushkin e travou a Guerra da Crimeia com a Gr-Bretanha. Finalmente, Nicolau II e Alexandra, apesar do seu casamento feliz e da tragedia do seu filho hemofilico, revelaram-se demasiado ineptos para salvar a Russia da Grande Guerra e da Revoluço.Esta e a historia de como a Russia se tornou o pais que conhecemos atualmente.Simon Sebag Montefiore, autor bestseller de Jerusalem e O Mundo, mostra que o imperio dos autocratas e os seus pequenos grupos sempre dominaram a historia da Russia, desde o primeiro czar Romanov em 1613, passando pela magnificencia de Pedro e Catarina e o declinio de Nicolau II, ate aos czares vermelhos Lenine e Estaline no seculo XX e a presidencia autoritaria de Putin no seculo XXI. Uma aquisiço essencial para a biblioteca de qualquer pessoa interessada em historia da RussiaThe New York Times Book Review

This volume, edited by Jeffrey P. Greenman and George Kalantzis, marks another compilation from the Wheaton Theology Conference. 2009s event produced the wealth of work represented here exploring the theological foundations for a faithful approach to the church practices that contribute to spiritual formation, that is, to our sanctification in the power of the Holy Spirit.Including essays from keynote speakers Dallas Willard and Gordon Fee as well as contributing essays by noted presenters such as Chris Hall, David Gushee, Linda Cannell, Cherith Fee Nordling and Lawrence Cunningham, this book offers a stimulating exploration of the historical, biblical and theological dimensions of spiritual formation. It will be of special interest to those who serve as pastors, spiritual directors, church ministry leaders and Christian educators.

What are we to make of Isaiahs image of Mount Zion as the highest of the mountains, or Zechariahs picture of the Mount of Olives split in two, or Daniels "beast rising out of the sea" or Revelations "great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns"? How can Peter claim that on the day of Pentecost the prophecy of Joel was being fulfilled, with signs in heaven and wonders on earth, the sun turned to darkness and the moon to blood?The language and imagery of biblical prophecy has been the source of puzzlement for many Christians and a point of dispute for some. How ironic that is! For the prophets and seers were the wordsmiths of their time. They took pains to speak Gods word clearly and effectively to their contemporaries.How should we, as citizens of the twenty-first century, understand the imagery of this ancient biblical literature? Are there any clues in the texts themselves, any principles we can apply as we read these important but puzzling biblical texts?D. Brent Sandy carefully considers the language and imagery of prophecy and apocalyptic, how it is used, how it is fulfilled within Scripture, and how we should read it against the horizon of our future. Clearly and engagingly written, Plowshares and Pruning Hooks is the kind of book that gives its readers a new vantage point from which to view the landscape of prophetic and apocalyptic language and imagery.

Este libro reúne las investigaciones más avanzadas de Edmund Husserl sobre la moral y la ética, elaboradas en sus últimos años.En este libro, el fundador de la fenomenología desplaza su atención desde los valores como objetos ideales hacia la voluntad concreta que se dirige a fines. Este giro etico, impulsado por el trauma de la Gran Guerra, abre paso a una comprension de la persona como centro activo de sentido, en la que el amor antes que el deber se convierte en la base misma de la vida moral.A partir de este desplazamiento, Husserl aborda nociones como el sacrificio, la entrega amorosa y la dignidad, no como abstracciones normativas, sino como experiencias vividas que revelan la estructura profunda del sujeto etico. Lejos de una etica formal, estas lecciones tardias dan cuerpo a una fenomenologia existencial, intimamente ligada a la vida concreta y a la posibilidad de una renovacion interior del mundo a traves de la voluntad.

The eternal God has created the universe. And that universe is time-bound. How can we best understand Gods relationship with our time-bound universe? For example, does God experience each moment of time in succession or are all times present to God?How we think of God and time has implications for our understanding of the nature of time, the creation of the universe, Gods knowledge of the future, Gods interaction with his creation and the fullness of Gods life.In this Spectrum Multiview volume, four notable philosophers skillfully take on this difficult topic--all writing from within a Christian framework yet contending for different views. Paul Helm argues that divine eternity should be construed as a state of absolute timelessness. Alan G. Padgett maintains that Gods eternity is more plausibly to be understood as relative timelessness. William Lane Craig presents a hybrid view that combines timelessness with omnitemporality. And Nicholas Wolterstorff advocates a doctrine of unqualified divine temporality.Each essay is followed by responses from the other three contributors and a final counter-response from the original essayist, making for a lively exchange of ideas. Editor Gregory E. Ganssle provides a helpful introduction to the debate and its significance. Together these five scholars conduct readers on a stimulating and mind-stretching journey into one of the most controversial and challenging areas of theology today.Spectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and also respond to others in this dynamic publishing format.

Neste volume essencial para a vivência litúrgica e espiritual, o Cardeal Raniero Cantalamessa — um dos mais respeitados pregadores e intérpretes das Escrituras da atualidade — oferece uma síntese mag

Its almost second nature for Christians to call God Father. Jesus taught his followers as much, although for them it was apparently a surprising practice. The worshiping community of the Old Testament used fatherly images for understanding Gods character and actions, but "Father" was not a common way for believers to address God.In Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament, Christopher Wright explores in depth the images that pervade the biblical narratives, psalms and prophetic texts of the Old Testament. God is acknowledged as tender yet terrifying, challenging to the nations and yet intimately personal, offering loving care, provision, discipline and forgiveness.This is the God whom Jesus knew, and whom we can know, as Father. Such knowledge of God is far from merely devotional or doctrinal, but governs our worldview, personal and social ethics, and expectations of the future.

Have you ever felt like you cant make sense out of the Bible but wished you could? Then this book is for you. Starting from scratch, Norton Sterrett presents the general rules for reading the Bibles ordinary language and moves on to specific principles that apply to special types of language such as parables, figures of speech, Hebrew poetry and symbols.Richard Schultz has updated T. Norton Sterretts classic beginners guide to understanding the Bible, making it clearer and more helpful than ever before. He suggests some more recent reference tools and offers more examples from contemporary English translations. In a new concluding chapter he helps you try out the principles on Psalm 51.You may begin as a beginner, but you will finish this book well equipped to understand the Bible and to experience its transforming power in your life.

Step into the intimate worlds of Presbyterian women and men who lived, loved and laboured in long-eighteenth-century Ulster. Drawing on letters, diaries, newspapers and church court records, this book reveals the personal moments that shaped the rhythms and rituals of Presbyterian family life. From anxious parents and lovesick courting couples to rebellious youths, unfaithful spouses and grieving widows, these stories bring to life the full range of human experience. Pious and Promiscuous offers a vivid and previously unseen glimpse into how ordinary people navigated lifes most significant milestones as members of a closely knit religious community. Their stories may make you laugh, gasp or even shed a tear, as you encounter the colourful and oftentimes messy lives of Ulsters Presbyterians.

Beginning with the rise of modern Pentecostalism before tracking back 2,500-years, author and academic Gavin Evans traces the history of the Abrahamic faiths, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. In this book he explores the New Testament, Hebrew Bible and the Quran.Delving into recent archaeological research, Bible Stories presents evidence that tales such as those of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and also Moses, Joshua and the Exodus, were entirely mythological. Robust interrogation of the evidence allows Evans to go further still, casting doubt on the Jesus story and arguing that even if he did exist as an historical figure, we know next to nothing about him.As well as examining these key religious texts, Bible Stories also holds modern atheism to account - critiquing the work of some of its most ardent advocates, Evans rejects a militant approach and makes a compelling argument for a softer, more tolerant atheism.

The crown, long a symbol of British dominance in Ireland, represented not just monarchy but imperial control and in December 1921, opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty argued that its terms would forever bind Ireland to that legacy. The newly established Irish Free State would remain part of the British Commonwealth, with only limited sovereignty, leading many to fear this arrangement would never change if the Treaty was accepted.Yet, in just 16 years, Ireland became a republic in all but name. Twelve years later, it officially adopted that name and removed all doubt about its constitutional independence by formally exiting the Commonwealth. Remarkably, this transformation occurred without a single shot fired.This peaceful revolution unfolded through a series of governments from various parties and a remarkable cast of figures: a monarch willing to abdicate for love; a British prime minister who enabled Irish neutrality; and another who tried to coerce Ireland into World War II. What seemed impossible in 1921 was achieved through persistent determination, skilful diplomacy and a fair amount of luck. This is the story of how it happened.

Discover the Depth of the Book of Hebrews In a world that often feels inhospitable to life, the original recipients of Hebrews found themselves struggling to maintain their faith against the pressures of doubt and despair. Likewise, modern believers face similar trials as they seek to live out their faith in a broken world.Life in a Lifeless World is a deep exploration of the book of Hebrews, perfect for pastors, teachers, scholars, and lay readers seeking a deeper understanding of this complex epistle. Many Christians feel overwhelmed by Hebrews intricate allusions to the Old Testament and its cryptic imagery, unsure of how to extract practical applications from its teachings. In Life in a Lifeless World, biblical scholar Michael Kibbe guides readers through these challenges with clarity and insight, bridging theological depth with meaningful, practical application.Life in a Lifeless World demystifies Hebrews with accessible language and reflection questions ideal for sermon preparation or small group discussions. Discover how Hebrews invites us not only to survive but how to become conduits of Christs life to those around us. This thought-provoking book promises to deepen your understanding of Hebrews and inspire you to live faithfully in todays challenging world.What Youll Find Clear explanations of Hebrews complex themes and imagery Reflection questions ideal for personal study or group discussions Guidance for persevering in faith amid lifes challenges Tools for applying Hebrews in sermons, small group discussions, or academic settings Whether youre preparing a sermon, leading a class, or seeking personal spiritual growth, Life in a Lifeless World illuminates Hebrews with fresh clarity. Discover how Michael Kibbe reveals the book of Hebrews message of perseverance and hope, and delve into this compelling epistle to explore both its meaning and powerful inspiration for living fully in a world that often feels lifeless. Begin your deep and rewarding exploration of Hebrews today!

How to Make Sense of Jesus Divine ClaimsDo you ever wonder if Jesus really claimed to be God? Maybe youve heard people say, "Jesus never said he was God," or youve been asked, "Why believe Jesus is divine if he never claimed it?" These challenges arent just from non-Christiansthey show up in church, too. Even if youre not coming from a place of skepticism, you might still question how well church teachings about Jesus match up with what he actually said. So, did the historical Jesus really claim to be divine?This book is here to give you confidence in the historicity of Jesus claim to divinity. Its designed to help you explain your faith in a world that increasingly doubts the Bibles portrayal of Jesus. Instead of focusing on what Jesus followers believed, this book takes a different approachit looks at what Jesus enemies thought. How did they interpret his words and actions? Their perspective can help you understand the historical validity of Jesus divine claim.In this book, biblical scholar Mikel Del Rosario uses historiography to examine claims about Jesus divinity, analyzes ancient Greco-Roman, Jewish, and biblical sources to understand how Jesus words and actions were interpreted by his adversaries and followers, and argues that Jesus claimed divine authority, a claim supported by strong historical evidence. If youre a Christian, this book will equip you to defend your faith against theories that suggest Jesus only claimed human authority, not divine. If youre someone who sees Christianity differently, this book offers a serious investigation into the claims of the historical Jesus, providing evidence that any theory of his identity must address. Whether youre searching for answers to your own questions or trying to share about Jesus with others, this book will help you communicate Jesus divine claim with clarity and confidence.

"La antropología de la inteligencia artificial (AIA) se presenta como un campo interdisciplinario que busca comprender la relación entre humanos y máquinas. En este contexto, la obra Filosofía del todo y autosimilitud. Una filosofia integral con vision holistica ofrece una perspectiva innovadora para repensar el trabajo de campo en la relacion maquina-humano-maquina. A traves del metodo dialectico y la consideracion de transversalidades, se busca superar la dicotomia entre lo humano y lo artificial, y se propone una vision integral que considere la complejidad y la interconexion de los sistemas. Esta aproximacion permite analizar criticamente la relacion entre humanos y maquinas, y ofrece una nueva perspectiva para entender la inteligencia artificial en su contexto sociocultural y filosofico".

The prospect of Irish unification is now stronger than at any point since partition in 1921. Voters on both sides of the Irish border may soon have to confront for themselves what the answer to a referendum question would mean - for themselves, for their neighbours, and for their society.Journalists Fintan OToole and Sam McBride examine the strongest arguments for and against a united Ireland. What do the words united Ireland even mean? Would it be better for Northern Ireland? Would it improve lives in the Republic of Ireland? And could it be brought about without bloodshed?OToole and McBride each argue the case for and against unity, questioning received wisdom and bringing fresh thinking to one of Irelands most intractable questions.

Tetelestai – O Escândalo da Cruz é uma obra que convida o leitor a mergulhar no mistério central da fé cristã: a morte e ressurreição de Jesus. Unindo pesquisa histórica, reflexões teológicas e inspi

"Diário de um Rockeiro" é uma história intensa e envolvente que retrata a vida de Matheus Silva, um jovem que cresceu entre drogas, violência e escolhas erradas, mas que nunca abandonou o sonho de se

A Editora Contracorrente tem a satisfação de anunciar o lançamento de mais um inédito de Hans Kelsen em português.Trata-se de "Direito Público Austríaco: um esboço apresentado em perspectiva históric