Practicing Scripture
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Practicing Scripture
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Author : Barend ter Haar
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2014-11-30
Practicing Scripture written by Barend ter Haar and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-30 with History categories.
Practicing Scripture is an original and detailed history of one of the most successful religious movements of late imperial China, the Non-Action Teachings, or Wuweijiao, from its beginnings in the late sixteenth century in the prefectures of southern Zhejiang to the middle of the twentieth century, when communist repression dealt it a crippling blow. Uncovering important data on its beliefs and practices, Barend ter Haar paints a wholly new picture of the group, which, despite its Daoist-sounding name, was a deeply devout lay Buddhist movement whose adherents rejected the worship of statues and ancestors while venerating the writings of Patriarch Luo (fl. early sixteenth century), a soldier-turned-lay-Buddhist. The texts, written in vernacular Chinese and known as the Five Books in Six Volumes, mix personal experiences, religious views, and a wealth of quotations from the Buddhist canon. Ter Haar convincingly demonstrates that the Non-Action Teachings was not messianic or millenarian in orientation and had nothing to do with other new religious groups and networks traditionally labelled as White Lotus Teachings. It combined Chan and Pure Land practices with a strong self-identity and vegetarianism and actively insisted on the right of free practice. Members of the movement created a foundation myth in which Ming (1368–1644) emperor Zhengde bestowed the right upon their mythical forefather. In addition, they produced an imperial proclamation whereby Emperor Kangxi of the Qing (1645–1911) granted the group similar privileges. Thanks to its expert handling of a great number and variety of extant sources, Practicing Scripture depicts one of the few lay movements in traditional China that can be understood in some depth, both in terms of its religious content and history and its social environment. The work will be welcomed by China specialists in religious and Buddhist studies and social history.
Scripture Windows
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Author : Peter Pitzele
language : en
Publisher: Torah Aura Productions
Release Date : 1998
Scripture Windows written by Peter Pitzele and has been published by Torah Aura Productions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Drama categories.
Bibliodrama is a progress of stepping inside the biblical text and creating midrash as a process of improvisation. Peter Pitzele is the creator of this medium. This is his how to do it, manual, the one used at the Institute for Contemprary Midrash training seminars.
Practicing Christian Doctrine
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Author : Beth Felker Jones
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2023-07-11
Practicing Christian Doctrine written by Beth Felker Jones and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-11 with Religion categories.
This introductory theology text helps students articulate basic Christian doctrines, think theologically so they can act Christianly in a diverse world, and connect Christian thought to their everyday lives of faith. Written from a solidly evangelical yet ecumenically aware perspective, this book models a way of doing theology that is generous and charitable. It attends to history and contemporary debates and features voices from the global church. Sidebars made up of illustrative quotations, key Scripture passages, classic hymn texts, and devotional poetry punctuate the chapters. The first edition of this book has been well received (over 25,000 copies sold). Updated and revised throughout, this second edition also includes a new section on gender and race as well as new end-of-chapter material connecting each doctrine to a spiritual discipline.
Crossing Cultures In Scripture
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Author : Marvin J. Newell
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2016-10-02
Crossing Cultures In Scripture written by Marvin J. Newell and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-02 with Religion categories.
Missionary and missions professor Marvin Newell provides a biblical theology of culture and mission, mining the depths of Scripture to tease out missiological insights and crosscultural perspectives. Organized canonically from Genesis to Revelation, this text reveals how the whole of Scripture speaks to contemporary mission realities.
Practicing Ministry In The Presence Of God
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Author : John Jefferson Davis
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2015-07-13
Practicing Ministry In The Presence Of God written by John Jefferson Davis 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 2015-07-13 with Religion categories.
Practicing Ministry in the Presence of God presents a new paradigm for church ministry--one that is based on fundamental truths of the Christian faith such as the Trinity, union with Christ, and the "already" presence of the Holy Spirit in the church. This new paradigm can help busy pastors avoid "burnout" in the ministry and model Trinitarian, New Testament patterns of ministry to their people. Practicing Ministry in the Presence of God reflects the best of recent New Testament scholarship, sensitivity to the contexts of globalized postmodern cultures dominated by digital media, and practical applications for Christian life, discipleship, worship, and mission.
Practicing Christian Education
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Author : Mark A. Maddix
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2017-07-18
Practicing Christian Education written by Mark A. Maddix and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-18 with Religion categories.
This accessible introduction to the broad scope of Christian education focuses on its practice in the local church. Two leading experts argue that Christian education encompasses all of the intentional practices of the local church, including worship, mission, sacraments, and teaching. They explore Christian education not only as a field of study but as a vital congregational ministry, showing how congregations can engage in discipleship and formation for spiritual growth. The book features exercises and other pedagogical devices and includes reflection questions and suggestions for further reading.
The Practicing The Way Course Companion Guide
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Author : John Mark Comer
language : en
Publisher: WaterBrook
Release Date : 2024-09-10
The Practicing The Way Course Companion Guide written by John Mark Comer and has been published by WaterBrook this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-10 with Religion categories.
Inspired by John Mark Comer’s New York Times bestseller Practicing the Way, this official companion to the Practicing the Way Course is an eight-session introduction to following Jesus in the modern era. The Practicing the Way Course, available free online, is designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. This full-color companion guide helps you practice, reflect, and dialogue with your community as you walk through the Course together to experience real, lasting transformation. Inside, you’ll find resources like: Helpful tips to get the most out of each session of the Course Supplemental resources to dive deeper after each session Real-life exercises to help put each session into practice Additional prayers and liturgies
Practicing The Ordinary Supernatural Presence Of God
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Author : John Jefferson Davis
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2021-09-30
Practicing The Ordinary Supernatural Presence Of God written by John Jefferson Davis 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 2021-09-30 with Religion categories.
Growing in our ability to have a conscious awareness of God's presence with us in the midst of our busy and over-stimulated world is a key to our spiritual health and emotional well-being. Practicing the Ordinary Supernatural Presence of God helps us to do exactly that--by enriching our devotional lives with a richer and deeper biblical theology based on key biblical texts such as Acts 2, John 17, and Matthew 28, and crucial biblical doctrines such as the Trinity, Union with Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
The Bible In Pastoral Practice
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Author : Paul H. Ballard
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2006
The Bible In Pastoral Practice written by Paul H. Ballard 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 2006 with Religion categories.
A New York Review Books Original Whether you call her a coldhearted grifter or the soul of modern capitalism, there’s no question that Aimée is a killer and a more than professional one. Now she’s set her eyes on a backwater burg-where, while posing as an innocent (albeit drop-dead gorgeous) newcomer to town, she means to sniff out old grudges and engineer new opportunities, deftly playing different people and different interests against each other the better, as always, to make a killing. But then something snaps: the master manipulator falls prey to a pure and wayward passion. Aimée has become the avenging angel of her own nihilism, exacting the destruction of a whole society of destroyers. An unholy original, Jean-Patrick Manchette transformed the modern detective novel into a weapon of gleeful satire and anarchic fun. InFatalehe mixes equal measures of farce, mayhem, and madness to prepare a rare literary cocktail that packs a devastating punch.
Introducing Theological Interpretation Of Scripture
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Author : Daniel J. Treier
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2008-07-01
Introducing Theological Interpretation Of Scripture written by Daniel J. Treier and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-01 with Religion categories.
Theological interpretation of Scripture is a growing trend in biblical interpretation, with an emphasis on the contexts of canon, creed, and church. This approach seeks to bridge the gap between biblical studies and theology, which grew wide with the ascendancy of critical approaches to Scripture. Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture is the first clear, systematic introduction to this movement for students. The book surveys the movement's history, themes, advocates, and positions and seeks to bring coherence to its various elements. Author Daniel Treier also explores what he sees as the greatest challenges the movement will have to address as it moves into the future. This helpful book is appropriate for pastors and lay readers interested in biblical interpretation.