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A Church in Captivity: The Greek Orthodox Church of America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Matsoukas, George Edmund, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, It is a disconcerting fact that decisions for Orthodox Christians living in North America are currently dictated by interests of foreign governments and patriarchates, all which contribute to spiritual indifference among the faithful. This collection of essays explores the loss of autonomy and unification within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and offers ways to create an all-encompassing church that respects cultures and philosophies. George Matsoukas, Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Laity in West Palm Beach, Florida and an active member of his local parish, diocese, and archdiocese, chronologically presents personal essays that respond to regression in the life of the church during a seven-year period. He encourages constructive change through effective communication and a partnership between the church and the laity, ultimately resulting in a church that is able to meet the spiritual needs of all its members. Matsoukas provides insight on such topics as: Transitions within administrative structures Relationships with mother churches Parish life including the role of women in the church Matsoukas is passionate about creating a unified transformation and makes a well-informed case for a increasing the laity's role in the Orthodox Church in America and for the simultaneous liberation of this church from its historical oversight in various mother countries.

The Scandal of Gender

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitchell, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Regina Orthodox Press, What did the Fathers of the historic Church teach about the role of women in the Church? For many years the answer to this question has come from feminist theologians. It has been difficult to find a book that presents what the Church Fathers and the Scriptures teach on women and men's role in the life of the Church. The Scandal of Gender brings us into direct contact with the authentic and original teachings of the ancient Christian Church Fathers on the issue of the proper role of women and men in the life of the Church. The point of view of the Reader Patrick Mitchell reflects the traditional Orthodox point of view of the Early Church Fathers and the Bible.

The Church in Colonial Latin America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schwaller, John F. / Schwaller, John Frederick, PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, The Church in Colonial Latin America is a collection of essays that include classic articles and pieces based on more modern research. Containing essays that explore the Catholic Church's active social and political influence, this volume provides the background necessary for students to grasp the importance of the Catholic Church in Latin America. This text also presents a comprehensive, analytic, and descriptive history of the Church and its development during the colonial period. From the evangelization of the New World by Spanish missionaries to the active influence of the Catholic Church on Latin American culture, this book offers a complete picture of the Church in colonial Latin America. The Church in Colonial Latin America is ideal for courses in the colonial period in Latin American history, as well as courses in religion, church history, and missionary history.

The Church: Christ in the World Today, Student Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Albl, Martin C., PUBLISHER: Saint Mary's Press, **The Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has found this catechetical text, copyright , to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Church: Christ in the World Today guides the students in exploring and understanding the Catholic Church, as well as its origin, structure, and mission. Additionally, the course addresses the roles of the hierarchy, those in religious life, and the laity in supporting the mission of the Church. Particular attention is paid to the global presence of the Church as a light to all people

The United Methodist Church

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Discipleship, Resources / Discipleship Resources, PUBLISHER: Discipleship Resources, Addresses the following topics: John Wesley, the father of Methodism; the mission of The United Methodist Church; our theology and beliefs as found in the Book of Discipline, men and women in history who influenced Methodism; how the church is organized: what it means to be a global church; and understanding words and symbols.

Popular History of Priestcraft in All Ages and Nations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howitt, William, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing, Two Evil Principles: Kingcraft and Priestcraft; Paganism; Mythology of the Assyrians and Syrians; Establishment of Monkery (monks); Popish Arrogance and Atrocities; Jesuits and Inquisitors; English Church; Ministerial Plan of Irish Church Reform; Clerical Incomes; Evils of the system of Church Patronage; Retrospect view of of the Effects of Priestcraft.

The Greek & Latin Doctors

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wand, J. W., PUBLISHER: Wyndham Hall Press, Today, when not only the Anglican Communion specifically but the Church Catholic generally seem in such desperate need of historical moorings for meaningful and productive theological discussions, it seems nothing less than fitting that this classic treatise on the Doctors of the church be brought back into general circulation in order that all those who truly wish to be accurately informed about the origins of the Church's great thoughts might have that opportunity. Today's tragedy in too many theological discussions is two-fold -- the consistent absence of a deep appreciation and understanding of the historical roots of our faith, and the general presumption that the present experience of the Church should automatically be valued more highly than the past experience of the Church. If this little classic does nothing more than contribute to the re-education of the Church Today about the origin and value of the Church Yesterday, then the effort will have been well worthwhile.

Building Unity in the Church of the New Milennium

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Perry, Dwight / Perkins, John / Emerson, Michael, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, The church has changed. It is more diverse and as such faces new and imposing challenges. Building Unity in the Church of the New Millennium is an extraordinary collection of articles from a diverse group of ministry leaders devoted to unity among those of different races, classes, genders, and other groups within the church. To love as Christ commanded, the church simply must learn to incorporate, reach out to, and become unified with the people of God's whole kingdom.

The Second Coming of the Church

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barna, George, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, In this "blueprint for survival," Christian sociologist George Barna evaluates the moral and spiritual decline of society and the corresponding stagnation within the Church. Using hard data, Barna unveils the status quo and argues convincingly that the Church must re-invent itself or face virtual oblivion by the mid-21st century.

The Testimony of Jesus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lee, Witness, PUBLISHER: Living Stream Ministry, The local church, the church in each locality, is the testimony of Jesus today. The testimony of Jesus is the practical church, not the church ?in the air? or the church to come. A church yet to come cannot show Jesus to people, and a church ?in the heavens? may show Jesus to the angels, but it cannot show Jesus to people on the earth. Therefore, we need to consider whether we truly bear the image of Jesus. If we show someone an unclear picture of a person, it will not be a proper testimony of him with his image and appearance. We may see something in the picture, but it will not be the person we claim to show. The church in our locality must bear the image, expression, appearance, and virtues of Christ.

Perranzabuloe, the Lost Church Found; Or, the Church of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Charles Trelawny Collins Trelawny, PUBLISHER: General Books LLC, NA

The Prevailing Church: An Alternative Approach to Ministry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pope, Randy, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, Growing a church God's way takes wisdom and direction. The Prevailing Church answers the call for a solid, biblical resource to guide pastors, elders, and students through the minefield of church growth. Whether the church is 50 people or people, this book addresses key concerns common to all. Randy Pope covers topics ranging from the practical, such as Realistic Goals and Cultural Relevance, to the theological, such as Holiness, and Discipleship.

The Faith of the Church: A Reformed Perspective on Its

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Osterhaven, M. Eugene, PUBLISHER: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, "Historical in its approach, systematic in its scope, The Faith of the Church provides the reader with a stimulating overview of Christian theology." - Paul Jewett

The Subversive Role of Visions in Early Christian Martyrs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maldonado Perez, Zaida / P. Rez, Zaida Maldonado, PUBLISHER: Emeth Press, During the persecution of the early church, the stories of the witness of the martyrs-later known as the Acts of the Martyrs--became a critical part of the church's reading and devotional material. Why? This book argues that the reading of the Acts, and especially their visions, did more than just encourage the persecuted church; they reveal a nuanced view of God, the world, power, and powerlessness, death and life that at times subverts what may have been construed as normal or dominant by either church or the Greco-Roman society. This nuanced view may in fact reflect an underlying grass-roots or "popular theology" not readily available to the reader through other early church literature.

C.H.U.R.C.H.: A Vision of What the Church Could Be

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fakes, Dennis, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, Too often the word "church" evokes ho-hum yawns. Yet God's desire is that the church meet the deepest of human need and provide human beings with daily and eternal hope. How can the church be more CHRIST centered? How can it be a safe, secure HOME for spiritual seekers who may not be particularly "religious" but do wish to connect with God and other seekers? Why does the church not have a sense of URGENCY in getting the good news out to a world looking for real good news? How can RELATIONSHIPS with God and others be developed? How can we discover, know and claim our CALLING as the people of God? How can the church truly be the HOPE of the world?

Contradiction and Conflict: The Popular Church in Nicaragua

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sabia, Debra, PUBLISHER: University Alabama Press, Sabia examines the complex interaction of religious belief and political inspiration among internal divisions of Nicaragua's popular church. Contradiction and Conflict explores the rich history, ideology, and development of the popular church in Nicaragua. From careful assessments within the context of Nicaragua's revolutionary period (s-), this book explains the historical conditions that worked to unify members of the Christian faith and the subsequent factors that fragmented the Christian community into at least four identifiable groups with religious and political differences, contradictions, and conflicts. Debra Sabia describes and analyzes the rise, growth, and fragmentation of the popular church and assesses the effect of the Christian base communities on religion, politics, and the nation's social revolutionary experiment.

Mocassino Church's Pembrey

Vendo mocassino Church's Pembrey come nuovo: sulla suola si vedono ancora gli stampi a caldo originali, messo non più di un paio di volte. Completo di scatola e sacchetti Church. I would sell Church's Pembrey moccasins, in general condition as new. On the sole you can see the oringinal hot mold by the company. Worn just a couple of times. I'm selling it wit original box and dust bags.

Theology and Identity: Traditions, Movements, and Polity in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Daniel L. / Hambrick-Stowe, Charles, PUBLISHER: United Church Press, This collection of essays spans the breadth of the United Church of Christ: its roots; its polity, ministry, and worship issues; and its theological issues and movements. The revised and updated edition includes a new preface; a new chapter title for Chapter 18 "The United Church of Christ Tomorrow: A View from "; and the addition of a new chapter, "Chapter 19: Into a New Century." Acquista Ora

Songs of Zion: The African Methodist Episcopal Church in the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Campbell, James T., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Songs of Zion focuses on the African Methodist Episcopal Church, black America's oldest and largest independent church. Campbell charts the origins and evolution of African American independent churches, arguing that the very act of becoming Christian forced black Americans to reflect on their relationship to their ancestral continent. The book then turns to South Africa, examining the AME Church's entrance and evolution in a series of specific African contexts. The final third of the book is devoted to what Campbell calls "middle passages," to the careers of men and women who moved between South Africa and the United States in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Throughout the book, Campbell focuses on the comparisons that Africans and African Americans themselves drew between their situations, arguing that the transatlantic encounter enabled both groups to understand and act upon their worlds in new ways.

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Healing Ourselves The First Task of the Church in America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elmer T Clark, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing LLC, NA

Come Let Us Reason Together

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maoz, Baruch, PUBLISHER: Audubon Press, This is a gracious and irenic critique of the messianic Christian movement by a faithful Israeli pastor of over 40 years experience in ministry. His focus is upon the sufficiency of Christ and the unity of the church. In addition, it's a great tool for training your church in Jewish evangelism.

History of the English church and people

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Flying in the Face of Tradition: Listening to the Lived

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dethomasis, Louis, PUBLISHER: ACTA Publications, The current quandary that the Roman Catholic Church finds itself in right now is what Brother Louis DeThomasis calls "a crisis of confidence" in this insightful, provocative, and hopeful new book. He points to the way of unraveling the quandary by returning the church's historic belief in tradition- "the lived experience of the faithful" - as a source of ongoing revelation and renewal.

Mary's Pope: John Paul II, Mary, and the Church Since

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nachef, Antoine E. / Hickey, James Cardinal, PUBLISHER: Sheed & Ward, Rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and Redemtoris Mater and other encyclicals, this book lays the foundations for understanding the teachings of the Catholic Church concerning Mary.

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