Dienen mit Charisma und VerantwortungVom Wesen des Diakonats – zu 50 Jahren Ständiger Diakonat in ÖsterreichÜber Jahrhunderte war der Diakonat in der lateinischen Kirche als eigenständiges Amt verschwunden.
Valuable not only for their sublime musical expression, the African American spirituals provide profound insights into the human condition and Christian life.
The contributors examine the commemorations of baptism, the musical setting of the Prussian book of liturgies of 1823/24, the newest liturgy for the blessing of homosexual couples, the performance of singing in church services, the influence of Anglican evensong on Dutch hymn history and a possible correlation between the musical rehabilitation of Romanticism and a theological rehabilitation of religion.
Modern church leaders need to cultivate innovative and creative leadership skills, as they navigate today's post-Christian world, and as their congregations look to them for insight and guidance.
In response to the confluence of moral uncertainty with the increase of human power to alter nature, and through critical integration of the philosophical naturalism of Hans Jonas and the critical religious naturalism of James M.
Winner of the 2016 Grawemeyer Award in ReligionGlobal health efforts today are usually shaped by two very different ideological approaches: a human rights-based approach to health and equity-often associated with public health, medicine, or economic development activities; or a religious or humanitarian "e;aid"e; approach motivated by personal beliefs about charity, philanthropy, missional dynamics, and humanitarian "e;mercy.
A collection of short quotes, which are intended as springboards for contemplation, are drawn from his talks, letters, journals and other unpublished sources.
Throughout the past millennium, certain Tibetan Buddhist yogins have taken on profoundly norm-overturning modes of dress and behavior, including draping themselves in human remains, consuming filth, provoking others to violence, and even performing sacrilege.
In seinen ersten Leipziger Amtsjahren komponierte Johann Sebastian Bach fast wöchentlich eine neue Kantate: Auf diese Weise bildete er einen Werkfundus, auf den er in den Folgejahren zurückgreifen konnte.
Is "e;political reconciliation"e; a new tool for peace-building and justice--in peace processes and other complex social reconstruction efforts-after dictatorship or civil wars?
Receive God's peace and grace during the intense and joy-filled toddler year and create memories for a lifetime as you journal prayers and love notes for your toddler.
Based on the story of the two thieves who were crucified with Jesus, Anne Marie Drew explores what it means to be a sinner, and still say: "e;Jesus, remember me when you enter upon your reign.
A Textbook of Hadith Studies provides an academic introduction to the Hadith, or the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, which are second only to the Qur'an (Koran) in their authoritativeness within Islamic tradition.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Shalem Institute, this collection of experiential and academic essays offers modern contemplative reflections from new and renowned voices in spiritual leadership.
