Die evangelische Sozialethik befindet sich in einer Umbruchsituation: Eine Vielzahl alter und neuer Themen fordert zur Urteilsbildung heraus, der Bedarf an ethisch unterrichteter Beratung in der Öffentlichkeit ist hoch, in Universitäten wird Wissenstransfer zu einer Kernkompetenz neben Lehre und Forschung.
Retells the Ramayana, the ancient Indian tale of love, duty, and sacrifice, for a modern audience *; Draws on the original Sanskrit poem of Valmiki, enhanced with tales from the oral tradition, to recount Rama's complete life *; Details how Lord Rama rose above his human weaknesses, put his spiritual duty above all personal considerations, and perfected himself to become a super human capable of saving those he loved most *; Reveals the deepest spiritual lesson of the Ramayama: that however weak we may be, each of us is capable of amazing feats through devotion, loyalty, perseverance, and love Drawing on the original Sanskrit words of the great poet Valmiki, enhanced with tales from the oral tradition, Vanamali retells the complete Ramayana, the ancient Indian tale of love, duty, and sacrifice, for a modern audience.
Viel Fantasie braucht man nicht, und OrganisationsentwicklerI muss man auch nicht sein, um sagen zu können: die einzelnen Verantwortlichen der Kirchen stehen auf allen Ebenen in einer immer größeren Führungsverantwortung.
In his Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path, Takamaro Shigaraki examines Shin Buddhism anew as a practical path of spiritual growth and self-transformation, challenging assessments of the tradition as a passive religion of mere faith.
Walking the Way affirms that, like yin and yang, the flowing spontaneity of Tao and the precise simplicity of Zen find perfect balance with one another.
A bold new interpretation of Augustine's virtue of hope and its place in political lifeWhen it comes to politics, Augustine of Hippo is renowned as one of history's great pessimists, with his sights set firmly on the heavenly city rather than the public square.
The canonical gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, provide not only Jesus' works but also his actions, the context within which the words are spoken.
Harish Johari's revelations on the lessons and predictions in this classic Indian epic *; Examines the lessons of the main characters in the Mahabharata and how each symbolizes an aspect of human consciousness *; Explains dharma in modern terms, shedding light on major events in our time *; Contains a modern retelling of the Bhagavad Gita, the essence of Indian philosophy *; Includes teachings on the relationship between energy, the elements, and the chakras and on the causes for war in this epic story *; Compiled and Edited by Wil Geraets Harish Johari (1934-1999), the distinguished North Indian author and Tantric scholar, spent a lifetime studying the Mahabharata and the lessons it contains.
An interpretive look at the stories of Hanuman, one of the most beloved gods of the Hindu pantheon *; Contains 36 of the most important Hanuman stories with commentary on spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology *; Reveals how Hanuman symbolizes the human mind and the highest potential it can achieve *; Explains how Hanuman has the ability to bestow strength and devotion Best known for his role in the Ramayana, Hanuman's playful nature, amazing physical powers, and selfless devotion to Lord Rama have made him one of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon.
María Magdalena es una figura central en la tradición cristiana, recordada como discípula cercana de Jesús, testigo de su muerte y la primera en presenciar su resurrección.
The 'Enchiridion' is a compact treatise on Christian piety, written in response to a request by an otherwise unknown person, named Laurentius, shortly after the death of Saint Jerome in 420.
''Autobiography of a Yogi'' introduces the reader to the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the East and West.
In What''s Wrong With The World Chesterton rightly points out that what people see as "wrong with the world" are only the symptoms of a deeper problem.
Men would never be superstitious, if they could govern all their circumstances by set rules, or if they were always favoured by fortune: but being frequently driven into straits where rules are useless, and being often kept fluctuating pitiably between hope and fear by the uncertainty of fortune''s greedily coveted favours, they are consequently, for the most part, very prone to credulity.
Graham Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to understand politics, world affairs, and the nature of humanity itself.
Seit öffentliche Rede im Zuge ihrer Konzentration auf mediale Übertragung und Reproduktion allein der sogenannten Medienkompetenz zugerechnet wird, ist ein hoher Formatierungsdruck zu beobachten.
Petra von Gemünden hat in ihrer theologischen Arbeit wichtige Wegmarken für die Erforschung und Beschreibung von Emotionen in der neutestamentlichen Wissenschaft gesetzt.
'So much of the reporting of the Middle East at the moment reflects war and human misery; it's inspiring to find, in this thoughtful and engaging book, a message of hope from what Fr Nadim calls "e;that region of the world that God chose to live in when he took human form"e;' Edward Stourton'The ultimate question of this book is, why does it matter to me, a human being, to know the culture of God, and what impact should that have on my own life and existence?
Many people experience Christianity as a system of belief, focused on an exclusive Supreme Being who favours some and rejects others, and is defended by a set of change-averse, self-protecting institutions.
