This commentary sets the ancient Jewish story of Tobit within a broad tradition-historical context, analyzing the conceptions of angels and demons it contains, as well as its notions of ancient medicine, together with its understanding of the Torah.
This commentary sets the ancient Jewish story of Tobit within a broad tradition-historical context, analyzing the conceptions of angels and demons it contains, as well as its notions of ancient medicine, together with its understanding of the Torah.
Dieses kleine Motivations- und Hoffnungsbüchlein für Aktive in den Gemeinden zeigt die wesentlichen Perspektiven für den anstehenden Veränderungsprozess in den Kirchen, der von vielen Menschen zurzeit eher als bedrohlich, verwirrend und vor allem als Strukturreform wahrgenommen wird.
Foundational Teaching on Biblical Prophecy from Trusted Bestselling Teacher· The Holy Spirit Essentials series presents faith foundations for leading a Holy Spirit-empowered life· Concise, easy-to-read, entry-level guide outlines the basics of biblical prophecy· Understand the gift of prophecy today, discern God's voice, activate the gift in your life, and discern the authenticity of prophetic wordsCreated for the next generation of believers, the dynamic new Holy Spirit Essentials series introduces foundations of faith for living a Spirit-empowered life.
Foundational Theology Made Accessible and Practical· Offers concise and neutral explanations of the essentials of Christian theology for students, lay people, and pastors· Goes beyond merely explaining the what of theological teachings to the why of how they impact everyday life· Combines three volumes into one convenient collectionCutting through the controversies and doctrinal debates, two trusted Dallas Theological Seminary professors offer a practical, foundational handbook on the basics of Christian theology--and why it matters to everyday life.
This volume presents a detailed study of the growth of Beas branch of Radha Soami Satsang which started from a wild grass strewn area of a few square yards and which has now been converted into a well planned self governed township under the leadership of its five spiritual masters - Baba Jaimal Singh, Baba Sawan Singh, Baba Jagat Singh, Baba Charan Singh and the present Master Baba Gurinder Singh.
Jump-Start an Exhilarating Adventure of Spirit-Led Living· A real and relatable study of the Book of Acts· Perfect for teens and young adults· Includes daily Scripture reading, reflection questions, and group discussionIn the earliest days of the church, recorded in the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit transformed ordinary people into courageous ambassadors of Christ's upside-down kingdom.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife· Answers to the biggest questions people are actually asking about heaven, hell, and the afterlife· Based on the most frequent queries sent to GotQuestions.
Today's theological students, an increasingly diverse population, face the task of reading and interpreting the Bible in multicultural contexts, which leads them to ask somewhat different questions than students of previous generations.
Andachten fur jeden Tag im praktischen BuchkalenderWie jedes Jahr bietet der christliche Kalender "e;Sonne und Schild"e; auch fur 2026 eine tagliche Andacht zu einem biblischen Text.
This Handbook is a first-of-its-kind, high-quality reference resource guiding readers through the burgeoning fields of queer and trans studies in religion, and pointing them toward the newest directions these fields are taking or should take.
This Handbook is a first-of-its-kind, high-quality reference resource guiding readers through the burgeoning fields of queer and trans studies in religion, and pointing them toward the newest directions these fields are taking or should take.
This book explores the emergence of the religious use of ayahuasca as a subject of public interest and state intervention in Brazil, the United States, and France.
This book explores the emergence of the religious use of ayahuasca as a subject of public interest and state intervention in Brazil, the United States, and France.
"The book is vintage Beale, creatively making connections between Old Testament and New Testament and pursuing a definite vision of how the Bible hangs together.
In The Art of Narrative Analogy, Seth Postell offers a literary approach for understanding the relationship between the two Testaments, and between various biblical narratives, that is more sensitive to the verbal meaning of the Old Testament than popular typological approaches.
Southwestern Journal of Theology 2025 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Biblical Reference / Biblical Backgrounds)We tend to be perplexed by the psalmists who express delight in God's laws.
Serious students of the Bible quickly discover the diversity that stems from the human origins of Scripture, such as different authors writing in different times, places, genres, and languages.
Atheists argue that animal pain, disease, suffering, and death cause a problem for theism because they believe that an all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-good God would not use millions of years of animal suffering just to make a world suitable for humans.
This book explores the potential relevance of the Upanishads, a corpus of ancient Eastern apophatic texts, to contemporary Western theories of consciousness and psychopathology, particularly in relation to psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.
This book explores the potential relevance of the Upanishads, a corpus of ancient Eastern apophatic texts, to contemporary Western theories of consciousness and psychopathology, particularly in relation to psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.
This study explores the relationship between the sacred and the virtual, emphasizing the sacred as a divinely dependent, consecrated space activated through ritual, mediating between the profane and the holy.
Atheists argue that animal pain, disease, suffering, and death cause a problem for theism because they believe that an all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-good God would not use millions of years of animal suffering just to make a world suitable for humans.
