An Imaginative Glimpse
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The Place Of The Spirit
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Author : Sarah Morice-Brubaker
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2013-09-17
The Place Of The Spirit written by Sarah Morice-Brubaker and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-17 with Religion categories.
Is there any way to talk theologically about the Trinity and place? What might the "placedness" of creation have to do with God's triunity? In The Place of the Spirit, Sarah Morice-Brubaker considers how anxieties about place have influenced Trinitarian theology--both what it is asked to do and the language in which it is expressed. When one is nervous about collapsing God into created horizons, she suggests, one is apt to come up with a model of trinity that refuses place. Distance becomes a primary way of situating the divine persons in relation to each other. Conversely, those theologians who wish to avoid a too-remote God likewise recruit Trinitarian language to suit that purpose. They, too, give that language a placial gloss, expressing triunity in terms of coinherence and mutual indwelling. And yet, suggests Morice-Brubaker, the question, "What is place, and how can one talk about God and place?" is underdetermined within much contemporary Trinitarian thought. Thankfully, this question has received full-on attention in other areas of ethics, philosophy, and systematic theology. This book calls for Trinitarian thought to avail itself of those insights and offers some ways in which it may do so.
Living With Animals
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Author : Natalie Porter
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2018-09-15
Living With Animals written by Natalie Porter and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-15 with History categories.
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Liberation Through Reconciliation
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Author : O. Ernesto Valiente
language : en
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
Release Date : 2015-12-01
Liberation Through Reconciliation written by O. Ernesto Valiente and has been published by Fordham Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-01 with Religion categories.
In the past one hundred years alone, more than 200 million people have been killed as a consequence of systematic repression, political revolutions, or ethnic or religious war. The legacy of such violence lingers long after the immediate conflict. Drawing on the author’s experiences of his native El Salvador, Liberation through Reconciliation builds on Jon Sobrino’s thought to construct a Christian spirituality and theology of reconciliation that overcomes conflict by attending to the demands of truth, justice, and forgiveness.
Jesus And The Cross
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Author : Peter Laughlin
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2014-08-12
Jesus And The Cross written by Peter Laughlin and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-12 with Religion categories.
According to the Nicene Creed, Christ died for us and for our salvation. But while all Christians agree that Christ's death and resurrection has saving significance, there is little unanimity in how and why that is the case. In fact, Christian history is littered with various accounts of the redemptive value of Christ's death, and new models and motifs are constantly being proposed, many of which now stand in stark contrast to earlier reflections. How then should contemporary articulations of the cross's saving significance be judged? At the heart of this book is the contention that Christian reflection on the atonement is faithful inasmuch as it incorporates the intention that Jesus himself had for his death. In a wide-reaching study, the author draws from both classical scholarship and recent work on the historical Jesus to argue that not only did Jesus imbue his death with redemptive meaning but that such meaning should impact expressions of the cross's saving significance.
The Efficient Universe
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Author : Chen Changcai
language : en
Publisher: Chen Changcai
Release Date : 2025-03-20
The Efficient Universe written by Chen Changcai and has been published by Chen Changcai this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-20 with Science categories.
In the intricate dance of the cosmos, from the smallest particles to the vast expanse of galaxies, a hidden principle guides the behavior of all things, which is efficiency. This principle, rooted in the laws of physics, governs not just the motions of celestial bodies but also the growth patterns of trees, the structure of our DNA, and the elegance of fractals found throughout nature. In The Efficient Universe: Connecting Physics, Life and Fractals, we embark on a journey to uncover how the universe utilizes the Principle of Least Action (PLA) to consistently find the most efficient paths, whether in the realm of subatomic particles, the evolution of life, or the mathematical beauty of fractals. PLA is a fundamental concept in physics that states that the path taken by a system between two states is the one that minimizes the action, which is a specific quantity derived from the system's energy. In classical mechanics, this principle can explain the motion of particles, the behavior of light, and the orbits of planets. PLA suggests that systems naturally evolve toward configurations that require the least amount of energy, making it a unifying principle across various scales and domains. Self-Organization Self-organization is the process by which a system spontaneously forms ordered structures and patterns without external guidance. This phenomenon is observed in a wide range of systems, from the formation of galaxies to the behavior of social groups, and even in the development of consciousness in the human brain. Self-organization is often driven by the need to minimize energy, which can be seen as an extension of PLA. For example, in a flock of birds, each bird adjusts its position based on the movements of its neighbors, resulting in an organized formation that requires minimal energy for the group as a whole. Similarly, in a company, departments self-organize around a central leadership to minimize inefficiencies and maximize productivity. Evolution Evolution, particularly in biological systems, is the process by which organisms adapt to their environment over time. Natural selection favors traits that improve an organism's energy efficiency, survival, and reproduction. This can be viewed as a manifestation of PLA, as evolution drives species toward optimizing their biological functions to minimize energy expenditure and maximize survival. However, evolution is not confined to biology. It can also describe the development of technologies, ideas, and even social systems. In every case, the principle of minimizing action or effort is a driving force behind the evolution of systems. Fractals Fractals are structures that exhibit self-similarity across different scales, meaning they look similar regardless of the level of magnification. Examples include the branching patterns of trees, blood vessels, and river networks. Fractals are often formed through processes that involve repeated patterns of growth or division, which can be explained by PLA. For instance, the branching of trees minimizes the energy required to transport nutrients from the roots to the leaves. The fractal nature of these systems suggests that they are optimized for efficient energy distribution, aligning with the concept of minimizing action.
Reading Auschwitz With Barth
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Author : Mark R. Lindsay
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2014-01-28
Reading Auschwitz With Barth written by Mark R. Lindsay and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-28 with Religion categories.
It has been widely accepted that few individuals had as great an influence on the church and its theology during the twentieth century as Karl Barth (1886-1968). His legacy continues to be explored and explained, with theologians around the world and from across the ecumenical spectrum vigorously debating the doctrinal ramifications of Barth's insights. What has been less readily accepted is that the Holocaust of the Jews had an equally profound effect, and that it, too, entails far-reaching consequences for the church's understanding of itself and its God. In this groundbreaking book, Barth and the Holocaust are brought into deliberate dialogue with one another to show why the church should heed both their voices, and how that may be done.
The Gift Of The Other
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Author : Andrew Shepherd
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2014-04-28
The Gift Of The Other written by Andrew Shepherd and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-28 with Religion categories.
We live in an age of global capitalism and terror. In a climate of consumption and fear the unknown Other is regarded as a threat to our safety, a client to assist, or a competitor to be overcome in the struggle for scarce resources. And yet, the Christian Scriptures explicitly summon us to welcome strangers, to care for the widow and the orphan, and to build relationships with those distant from us. But how, in this world of hostility and commodification, do we practice hospitality? In The Gift of the Other, Andrew Shepherd engages deeply with the influential thought of French thinkers Emmanuel Levinas and Jacques Derrida, and argues that a true vision of hospitality is ultimately found not in postmodern philosophies but in the Christian narrative. The book offers a compelling Trinitarian account of the God of hospitality--a God of communion who "makes room" for otherness, who overcomes the hostility of the world though Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and who through the work of the Spirit is forming a new community: the Church--a people of welcome.
Aerial Environments On The Early Modern Stage
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Author : Chloe Kathleen Preedy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2022
Aerial Environments On The Early Modern Stage written by Chloe Kathleen Preedy and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Drama categories.
During the early days of the professional English theatre, dramatists wrote for playhouses that, though enclosed by surrounding walls, remained open to the ambient air and the sky above. This book considers the various ways in which the air is brought into presence within early modern drama.
Theories Of Justice
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Author : Stephanie Mar Brettmann
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2014-12-02
Theories Of Justice written by Stephanie Mar Brettmann and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with Religion categories.
What is justice? How do we know justice? How is justice cultivated in society? These are the three questions that guide this critical dialogue with two representatives of the Catholic and Protestant traditions: Karl Barth and Karol Wojtyla/John Paul II. Though the two thought leaders are shaped within divergent theological traditions and historical contexts, they both appeal to Christian anthropology as a starting point for justice. Their explorations into the nature of humanity yield robust new theories of justice that remain relevant for our contemporary era. The third interlocutor, our female author, brings her own voice fully into the dialogue in the third part of the book in order to address the shortcomings in their theories and build upon their insights, all the while seeking theories of humanity and social justice that result in justice for all persons.
Interactive Pluralism In Asia
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Author : Simone Sinn
language : en
Publisher: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt
Release Date : 2016-11-01
Interactive Pluralism In Asia written by Simone Sinn and has been published by Evangelische Verlagsanstalt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-01 with Religion categories.
In den heutigen multiethnischen und multikulturellen asiatischen Kontexten ist religiöse Vielfalt für viele Gesellschaften kennzeichnend. Dieses Buch bietet neue Einblicke in die gegenwärtige Situation des religiösen Lebens in Hongkong, Indien, Indonesien, Japan, Malaysia und Myanmar, beleuchtet den Einfluss religiösen Engagements im öffentlichen Raum und stellt dar, wie christliche Theologie sich mit den gegenwärtigen Realitäten in Asien auseinandersetzt. Christliche Theologen aus verschiedenen Denominationen reflektieren in diesem Band auf faszinierende Weise über Rechtfertigung, Erlösung, den Heiligen Geist und die Trinität und diskutieren die wechselseitigen komplexen Entwicklungen sowohl in und als auch zwischen den asiatischen Gesellschaften und weltweit. In today's multi-ethnic and multi-cultural Asian contexts, religious plurality is one of the hallmarks of many societies. This book provides new insights into the current realities of religious life in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and Myanmar, highlights the influence of religious commitment on the public space, and examines how Christian theology engages with contemporary realities in Asia. Christian theologians of different denominations offer fascinating theological reflections on justification, salvation, the Holy Spirit and the Trinity, and discuss interactions within and between Asian societies as well as with the world at large.