Moving Beyond The Christian Myth
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Moving Beyond The Christian Myth
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Author : John Sloat
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-12-17
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Moving Beyond The Christian Myth
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Author : John W. Sloat
language : en
Publisher: CCB Publishing
Release Date : 2011-12-05
Moving Beyond The Christian Myth written by John W. Sloat and has been published by CCB Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-05 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Moving Beyond The Christian Myth takes the next step beyond Sloat's first book on spirituality, A Handbook For Heretics. He explores the roots of the Christian faith, tracing them back to their pagan origins in ancient religions. Then, one by one, he analyzes the essential beliefs of Christianity, showing how they cannot literally be true. The various chapters contend that: Christianity is a religious myth We don't need a savior The Bible is not the Word of God Jesus is not God The church is more political than spiritual The remainder of the book is filled with stories of mystical experiences which demonstrate how the spirit world is an integral part of our daily lives. These topics include: Out-of-Body Experiences, Visions, Past Life Recalls, After Death Communication, Angel Communication, Pre-Birth Experiences and Coincidence. Sloat argues that these stories reveal spiritual truths which are not part of the traditional teachings of religion. He asks the church to admit that its story is based on myth rather than literal truth, he urges the church to incorporate these experiences into its belief system, and he concludes by presenting a vision of a future in which people can worship God as the creator, not of a religion based on the fear of hell, but of a spiritual kingdom founded on love, light and hope. This book will be an inspiration to all those who are seeking something beyond the mythological teaching of the past. About the Author John W. Sloat, a former Presbyterian minister, served churches in Pennsylvania and Ohio for over 40 years. He holds a B.A. from Denison University, 1954; an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary, 1957; and a Th.M. from Pittsburgh Seminary, 1977. Previous books include Lord, Make Us One (non-fiction, 1986); The Other Half (fiction, 2001); Memories of My Misadventures (fiction, 2008); and A Handbook For Heretics (non-fiction, second edition, 2009). Several of his sermons have been included in Pulpit Digest, a national preaching journal. He has been married to Helen Burdick Sloat, a psychiatric nurse, for 56 years, and they have three children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A pianist and organist, Sloat also plays the French horn, is a scratch model builder, and leads spirituality groups.
Moving Beyond The Myths
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Author : Jan Silvious
language : en
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Release Date : 2001
Moving Beyond The Myths written by Jan Silvious and has been published by Moody Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Religion categories.
"...Silvious uses a systematic, practical, and creative method in helping readers dissect dozens of myths in the light of the truth. As you search the Scriptures along with Jan, you'll notice the myths growing dimmer in your mind as they are overcome by the light of God's Word." [from back cover summary].
Moving Beyond Myths Women Believe
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Author : Jan Silvious
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-01-15
Moving Beyond Myths Women Believe written by Jan Silvious and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-15 with Religion categories.
Perfect companion guide to solidify the Truth and effectively destroy the myths.All readers of Moving Beyond the Myths will want a copy of this companion study guide. It is designed for an eight-week study with assignments of approximately 35 minutes per week and small group discussion of 45 minutes. While it is perfect for a small group format, readers will greatly benefit from the individual study and application it provides.
From Mythology To Reality Moving Beyond Rastafari
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Author : Seon M. Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
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From Mythology To Reality Moving Beyond Rastafari written by Seon M. Lewis and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Christianity Without God
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Author : Daniel C. Maguire
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 2014-08-18
Christianity Without God written by Daniel C. Maguire and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-18 with Religion categories.
Argues that Christianity does not require its supernatural aspects. Christianity without an omnipotent god, without a divine savior, without an afterlife? In this bold and hopeful book, theologian Daniel C. Maguire writes that traditional, supernatural aspects of Christianity can be comforting, but are increasingly questionable. A century of scholarly research has not been supportive of the dogmatic triad of personal god, incarnate savior, and life after death. Demonstrating that these beliefs have questionable roots in historical traditions, Maguire argues for a return to that brilliant and revolutionary moral epic of the Hebrew and Christian Bible. Rescued from god, Christianity can offer a realistic global ethic to heal a planet sinking under the effects of our ungrateful mismanagement. Once again Dan Maguires new book is at the cutting edge. Passionate, yet crystal clear, Christianity without God distills the essential Christian message from the mythological and theological accretions that have distorted it. Its a message we need today, more than ever. David R. Loy, author of Awareness Bound and Unbound: Buddhist Essays For many of us, Maguires book will be a kind of homecoming. Someone, at last, has had the courage to write what so many of us have been thinking. John C. Raines, author of The Justice Men Owe Women: Positive Resources from World Religions With immense learning and considerable charm, Daniel Maguire evokes a Christianity freed from dogma, literalism, self-righteousness, and terror. Believers and skeptics alike can delight in whats left: poetry, morality, a sense of awe and wonder. In a word, humanity. Katha Pollitt, author of The Mind-Body Problem: Poems
The Myth Of Christian Uniqueness
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Author : John Hick
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2005-01-25
The Myth Of Christian Uniqueness written by John Hick 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 2005-01-25 with Religion categories.
A new model of Christian theology, the 'pluralistic' model, is taking shape, moving beyond the traditional models of exclusivism (Christianity as the only true religion) and inclusivism (Christianity as the best religion) toward a view that recognizes the possibility of many valid religions. In this volume, a widely representative group of eminent Christian theologians - Protestant and Catholic, male and female, from East and West, First and Third Worlds - explores genuinely new attitudes toward other believers and traditions, expanding and refining the discussion and debate over pluralistic theology. Contributors are: Gordon D. Kaufman, John Hick, Langdon Gilkey, Wilfred Cantwell Smith, Stanley J. Samartha, Raimundo Panikkar, Seiichi Yagi, Rosemary Radford Ruether, Marjorie Jewitt Suchocki, Aloysius Pieris, Tom F. Driver, and Paul F. Knitter.
Four Views On Moving Beyond The Bible To Theology
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Author : Zondervan,
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Release Date : 2009-12-01
Four Views On Moving Beyond The Bible To Theology written by Zondervan, and has been published by Zondervan Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-01 with Religion categories.
Learn to identify, evaluate, and refine your approach to forming theological conclusions based on the biblical text. The Bible has long served as the standard for Christian practice, yet believers still disagree on how biblical passages should be interpreted and applied. Only when readers fully understand the constructs that inform their process of moving from Scripture to theology--and those of others--can Christians fully evaluate teachings that claim to be "biblical." In this book--part of the Counterpoints series--scholars who affirm an inspired Bible, relevant and authoritative for every era, present models they consider most faithful to Scripture Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.: Principlizing Model Daniel M. Doriani: Redemptive-Historical Model Kevin J. Vanhoozer: Drama-of-Redemption Model William J. Webb: Redemptive-Movement Model Each position receives critiques from the proponents of the other views. Moreover, due to the far-reaching implications this topic holds for biblical studies, theology, and church teaching, this book includes three additional reflections by Christopher J. H. Wright, Mark L. Strauss, and Al Wolters on the theological and practical interpretation of biblical texts. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Moving Beyond The Impasse
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Author : S. Wesley Ariarajah
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 2018-10-01
Moving Beyond The Impasse written by S. Wesley Ariarajah and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-01 with Religion categories.
Interfaith dialogue in a plural world. This volume is based on the belief that both the ecumenical and interfaith movements are looking for new orientations for their future. The forces of globalization, communications revolution, and massive population movements challenge some of the theological assumptions and presuppositions on which they were built. The entry of deep and divisive religious sentiments into the public space and the rise of militant forms of religious expression call on the interfaith movement to move beyond traditional forms of dialogue; the challenge is to enter into a deeper engagement on the purpose and role of religious traditions in society. The impasse facing these movements can only be overcome by new orientations as they look to the future. This volume is not specifically on this problem. However, the collection of essays included in this volume, although first given as lectures or written as articles, traces past developments, identifies the challenges these movements face today, and suggests fresh theological moves to regain the initiatives to bring human communities closer together.
Legacies Of Christian Languaging And Literacies In American Education
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Author : Mary M. Juzwik
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-10-23
Legacies Of Christian Languaging And Literacies In American Education written by Mary M. Juzwik and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-23 with Education categories.
Because spiritual life and religious participation are widespread human and cultural phenomena, these experiences unsurprisingly find their way into English language arts curriculum, learning, teaching, and teacher education work. Yet many public school literacy teachers and secondary teacher educators feel unsure how to engage religious and spiritual topics and responses in their classrooms. This volume responds to this challenge with an in-depth exploration of diverse experiences and perspectives on Christianity within American education. Authors not only examine how Christianity – the historically dominant religion in American society – shapes languaging and literacies in schooling and other educational spaces, but they also imagine how these relations might be reconfigured. From curricula to classroom practice, from narratives of teacher education to youth coming-to-faith, chapters vivify how spiritual lives, beliefs, practices, communities, and religious traditions interact with linguistic and literate practices and pedagogies. In relating legacies of Christian languaging and literacies to urgent issues including White supremacy, sexism and homophobia, and the politics of exclusion, the volume enacts and invites inclusive relational configurations within and across the myriad American Christian sub-cultures coming to bear on English language arts curriculum, teaching, and learning. This courageous collection contributes to an emerging scholarly literature at the intersection of language and literacy teaching and learning, religious literacy, curriculum studies, teacher education, and youth studies. It will speak to teacher educators, scholars, secondary school teachers, and graduate and postgraduate students, among others.