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Porneia
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Author : Aline Rousselle
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2013-01-07
Porneia written by Aline Rousselle 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 2013-01-07 with Religion categories.
Porneia means fornication, unchastity, desire for another's body. Drawing on Roman and Greek works of science, medicine, gynecology, and law and on Christian and pagan religious texts, Aline Rouselle discovers the intimate fears, passions, superstitions, and ambitions of the people of the Mediterranean world during the first four centuries AD. The first part of the book describes Roman notions of male and female sexuality; attitudes to fertility, inheritance, child care, and training; legal restraints on sexual behavior; concubinage and divorce; and the extraordinary rituals of orgy, castration and sacrifice associated with ancient rites of fertility and spirituality. Yet the sexual problems of antiquity will be seen in many respects to be almost exactly those of the contemporary West--from fear of impotence to the concern of parents about teenage misbehavior. The second part of the work is concerned with the impact of Christian ideas upon a settled pagan tradition. Abstinence, once associated with the enhancement of fertility, becomes the key to salvation. The first monastic regimes, and the means by which men and women curtailed and overcame their desire for one another, are described in detail. Centuries of concern with fertility became, in this revolutionary period, an obsession with chastity in this world and a secure place in the next. This is a tour de force of scholarship and historical anthropology. The author's argument may be controversial, but few can fail to be fascinated by the evidence she marshals to support it.
Divorce And Remarriage
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Author : H. Wayne House
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 1990-04-20
Divorce And Remarriage written by H. Wayne House and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-04-20 with Religion categories.
Editor H. Wayne House introduces a lively debate on varying Christian views of divorce and remarriage. Contributors include J. Carl Laney, William Heth, Thomas Edgar and Larry Richards.
Porneia
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Author : Aline Rousselle
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 1988-01
Porneia written by Aline Rousselle and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-01 with History categories.
The Pursuit Of Porneia
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Author : Dave Scriven
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-09-17
The Pursuit Of Porneia written by Dave Scriven and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-17 with categories.
When a man makes promises he cannot keep and continues down the path of sexual addiction, his life begins to unravel. He cannot simply plateau at an acceptable level of dabbling in forbidden sex for one simple reason: wrong sexual pleasure never satisfies. Yesterday's five minutes of soft porn becomes today's hour of hardcore, and, while the future is unpredictable, one certainty remains - his addictive behavior will escalate. The Pursuit of Porneia is a review of the culture of sexual addiction and a biblical pathway to recovery. The book highlights the work of 423 Men, an addiction recovery program based on Solomon's 3,000-year old mandate recorded in Proverbs 4.23: "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." The Pursuit of Porneia is not about stopping the addict's bad sexual behavior. It's about helping him discover the reasons for his bad sexual behavior. The intended byproduct of both the book and 423 Men is sexual sobriety, but that is not the focus of recovery. The program is designed, rather, to help members find out why they do what they do. This journey of self-discovery is the starting point for a man trying to wrench himself free from the spirit of porneia and its destructive grip. A man caught in the web of sexual addiction must find the courage and humility to seek help and address the underlying negative emotions which have historically contributed to his addictive pattern of relapse. He can overcome sexual sin, but he cannot do it alone. He needs Jesus and his brothers in recovery. There is hope. _________________________________________ "Dave's Scriven's work with 423 has been the single most effective tool for sexual healing in our church, bar none. Hundreds of men have discovered freedom like never before. Not surprisingly, it's also one of the best spiritual formation tools I know of. Men come as sex addicts in isolation; they leave as disciples of Jesus in community." John Mark Comer Pastor for Teaching and Vision Bridgetown Church and author of Garden City "Dave Scriven's book The Pursuit of Porneia... comes from his experiences of leading 423 groups for years in the hand to hand combat of setting men free from the grip of sexual bondage. I love Dave's passion and honesty concerning the battles he has personally fought and won. I highly recommend this critical combat document. It is one of the best practical applications of the Pure Desire materials I have developed over the years." Dr. Ted Roberts Pure Desire Ministries International and author of Pure Desire and Seven Pillars of Freedom "The Pursuit of Porneia is the right book for the right time. It uncovers the devastating effects of pornography on individuals and their relationships without pulling any punches, yet it offers hope for a way of escape. Speaking as one who has broken free of pornography's bondage, Dave Scriven offers a firsthand view of both the despair of addiction and the joy of freedom that can be found. Straightforward, insightful, and thought-provoking, this book is essential reading for anyone struggling with or who knows someone struggling with pornography." Dr. Deborah J. Miller PrincipalWestside Christian High School "Dave's heart and insights are invaluable, timely, and a necessary resource for equipping men to walk in holiness. The Pursuit of Porneia demonstrates that purity is not only necessary for spiritual maturity, but is the catalyst for discovering and unpacking our God given potential. Saturated in Scripture, deeply practical and personal, this book is a must read for any man desiring a closer walk with Jesus." Dominic Done Lead pastorWestside A Jesus Church
Ethics For A Brave New World Second Edition Updated And Expanded
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Author : John S. Feinberg
language : en
Publisher: Crossway
Release Date : 2010-11-04
Ethics For A Brave New World Second Edition Updated And Expanded written by John S. Feinberg and has been published by Crossway this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-04 with Religion categories.
Aldous Huxley’s 1932 book Brave New World foresees a world in which technological advances have obliterated morality and freedom. John Feinberg and Paul Feinberg, in the first edition of Ethics for a Brave New World, noted how Huxley landed frighteningly close to the truth. Their book responded to ethical crises such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, and genetic engineering by looking to Scripture for principles to guide us through the moral quagmires of our time. Now dramatically updated and expanded, this edition of Ethics for a Brave New World seeks to maintain the relevance, rigorous scholarship, and biblical faithfulness of the first edition. While many of the topics covered in the book remain the same, John Feinberg has revised each chapter to keep it current with contemporary trends and to respond to the most recent scholarship. There is a new chapter on stem cell research and greatly expanded material on issues such as homosexuality and genetic engineering. This important resource will be a valuable guide for students and those seeking answers to ethical dilemmas.
My Religion
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Author : Leo Tolstoy
language : en
Publisher: Scriptoria Books
Release Date : 2009-06-29
My Religion written by Leo Tolstoy and has been published by Scriptoria Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-29 with Religion categories.
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoi (Leo Tolstoy) (1828-1910), was a Russian author and moral philosopher. Tolstoy is regarded as one of the world's greatest writers and is perhaps best known for his novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina."Later in life, Tolstoy formulated a unique Christian philosophy based upon the teachings of Jesus, and rejected the institutional doctrine of the Church. These convictions made a profound impact on his life and are reflected in his writings after c.1880."My Religion" is a comprehensive exposition of this newfound faith, where Tolstoy lays out in detail every important aspect of his belief, and strives to explain the true meaning of Christ's message, and where the Church has strayed from the Word of God. This edition of "My Religion," from Scriptoria Books, is an authentic reproduction of the Huntington Smith translation. It has been transcribed word for word, set in a contemporary typeface, and formatted for size and readability.
Matthew
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Author : Michael J. Wilkins
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Release Date : 2009-05-26
Matthew written by Michael J. Wilkins and has been published by Zondervan Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-26 with Religion categories.
The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Holiness And Ecclesiology In The New Testament
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Author : Kent Brower
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2007-10-26
Holiness And Ecclesiology In The New Testament written by Kent Brower and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-26 with Religion categories.
Throughout the biblical story, the people of God are expected to embody God's holy character publicly. Therefore, holiness is a theological and ecclesial issue prior to being a matter of individual piety. Holiness and Ecclesiology in the New Testament offers serious engagement with a variety of New Testament and Qumran documents in order to stimulate churches to imagine anew what it might mean to be a publicly identifiable people who embody God's very character in their particular social setting. Contributors: J. Ayodeji Adewuya Paul M. Bassett Richard Bauckham George J. Brooke Kent E. Brower Dean Flemming Michael J. Gorman Joel B. Green Donald A. Hagner Andy Johnson George Lyons I. Howard Marshall Troy W. Martin Peter Oakes Ruth Anne Reese Dwight Swanson Gordon J. Thomas Richard P. Thompson J. Ross Wagner Robert W. Wall Bruce W. Winter
Feminist Biblical Interpretation
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Author : Luise Schottroff
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2012-11-29
Feminist Biblical Interpretation written by Luise Schottroff and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-29 with Religion categories.
The original German edition of Feminist Biblical Interpretation received high acclaim and widespread positive reviews in Europe. That groundbreaking reference tool for contextual biblical interpretation is here available in English for the first time. With contributions from more than sixty female scholars, this is the only one-volume feminist commentary on the entire Bible, including books that are relatively uncharted territory for feminist theology.
One Flesh
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Author : Joe Fogle
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2007-05-05
One Flesh written by Joe Fogle 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 2007-05-05 with Religion categories.
On the sixth day of creation, God formed Adam from the dust of the earth. God then formed Eve from Adam's side. From this day forward man was to leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife. The two are joined together by God in a permanent one-flesh relationship. After man fell, the sins of adultery, fornication, polygamy, and divorce altered God's intention for marriage. This was true of those both outside and inside God's covenant community. By the time the Lord Jesus Christ came in the flesh, the traditions of Judaism had either changed or nullified God's command for marriage. The Lord Jesus Christ came and stated God's original intent for marriage: 1. Permanence. The husband and wife are one flesh. They are permanently joined in a covenant relationship for life. No person has the legal or moral authority to end what God has joined together. No sin or legal document can dissolve the one-flesh bond. 2. Forgiveness. This is Christ's emphasis in dealing with sin. When one spouse fails, the love of Christ compels the other to forgive. Hardness of heart is the cause of unforgiveness and results in divorce. Because of the biblical teachings of Jesus and Paul, the early church held to the permanence of marriage. Over the centuries, Christ's commands on the permanence of marriage have been either changed or nullified. They have been replaced with the traditions of men. In theory, Christians are taught that they may divorce and remarry if their spouse commits adultery or deserts them. In practice, many evangelical Christians are divorcing and remarrying for almost any reason. The Lord Jesus Christ taught God's original intentions regarding forgiveness and divorce. The Word of God has not changed. "What God has joined together, let no man separate" (Mark 10:9).