The Matter Of The Gods
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The Matter Of The Gods
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Author : Clifford Ando
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2008-02-13
The Matter Of The Gods written by Clifford Ando and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-13 with History categories.
What did the Romans know about their gods? Why did they perform the rituals of their religion, and what motivated them to change those rituals? To these questions Clifford Ando proposes simple answers: In contrast to ancient Christians, who had faith, Romans had knowledge, and their knowledge was empirical in orientation. In other words, the Romans acquired knowledge of the gods through observation of the world, and their rituals were maintained or modified in light of what they learned. After a preface and opening chapters that lay out this argument about knowledge and place it in context, The Matter of the Gods pursues a variety of themes essential to the study of religion in history.
The Matter Of The Gods
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Author : Clifford Ando
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2008
The Matter Of The Gods written by Clifford Ando and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
What did the Romans know about their gods? Why did they perform the rituals of their religion, & what motivated them to change those rituals? Clifford Ando explores the answers to these questions, pursuing a variety of themes essential to the study of religion in history.
Does God Matter
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Author : Klaas Kraay
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-12-14
Does God Matter written by Klaas Kraay and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-14 with Philosophy categories.
Does God Matter? features eleven original essays written by prominent philosophers of religion that address this very important, yet surprisingly neglected, question. One natural way to approach this question is to seek to understand what difference God’s existence would—or does—make to the value of the world and the well-being of its inhabitants. The first essay sets the stage for the discussion of this topic. The three essays in Section I defend versions of pro-theism: the view that God’s existence would -- or does -- make things better than they would otherwise be. The four essays in Section II defend anti-theism: the view that God’s existence would, or does, make things worse than they would otherwise be. The three essays in Section III consider the interplay between the existential and axiological debates concerning the existence of God. This book presents important research on a growing topic in philosophy of religion that will also be of keen interest to scholars working in other areas of philosophy (such as metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory), and in other disciplines (such as religious studies and analytic theology).
History And The Gods
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Author : Bertil Albrektson
language : en
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Release Date : 2011
History And The Gods written by Bertil Albrektson and has been published by Eisenbrauns this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with God categories.
In this classic monograph, Albrektson, in 6 chapters spanning only 110 pages of text, examines the evidence for ancient Hebrew conceptions of divine activity in history against its context in the ancient Near East. The main conclusion is negative--that is, that the distinctiveness of the Old Testament in this regard is a matter of degree not kind. Since its original publication in 1967, the book has been cited over and over as a publication that set forth new directions of understanding and research on the topic of the gods and their involvement in history. The ground-breaking nature of Albrektson's monograph is revealed in comments from a long review by W. G. Lambert, shortly after the essay's publication: "Among the Moabites, Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Hittites, the gods were understood to show their will by intervention in history as much as this is ascribed to Yahweh by the Hebrews. A city or country may suffer devastation as a punishment: the event reveals the will of the god responsible. The author is correct to insist that this is not a distinctively Hebrew idea. . . . [This is] a very stimulating book that shows an author willing to cut across current opinion and to take his stand on original evidence. Old Testament studies have much to gain from works of this kind."--W. G. Lambert, Orientalia 39 (1970) 170ff.
Science Of The Gods
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Author : David A. Ash
language : en
Publisher: P T Publications
Release Date : 1991
Science Of The Gods written by David A. Ash and has been published by P T Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Human beings categories.
God S Mind On The Matter
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Author : Michael Moorer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-05-22
God S Mind On The Matter written by Michael Moorer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-22 with categories.
"God's Mind on The Matter" is a book that reveals the lifestyle of a Believer who worships God according to His original intent. It identifies the difference between the worship of God versus false gods, traditions, familiar spirits, and self. "God's Mind on The Matter" also debunks the falsehoods created by wrong motives concerning the things of God. Moreover, it provides revelatory knowledge and understanding for those who truly desire freedom and deliverance. Lastly, "God's Mind on The Matter" redirects us back to Jesus Christ and God's foundational principles and precepts for righteous and holy living.
The Heart Of The Matter
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Author : George E. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2017-01-20
The Heart Of The Matter written by George E. Thompson and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-20 with Religion categories.
The Heart of the Matter does not dance around the fringes of acceptable religion nor is it limited by traditional church thinking. Rather, it peels away the many layers of conventional thought to get down to bedrock truth concerning Christianity and living the Christian life. However, in so doing, it carefully adheres to the absolute truth and authority of scripture. The book puts into perspective who God is and his overall plan for creation and eternal fellowship with his bride. It delves into how each person fits into that plan, offering considerable detail concerning the many issues in establishing a deep relationship with God. Much is said about the biblical significance and importance of maintaining such a close, intimate relationship that God not only demands but earnestly desires. Many practical guidelines are presented regarding God’s design for our lives here on earth—what he would have us think, say, and do; that we are to continue growing; how to deal with gut-wrenching adversity; and that whatever we do is to be for his glory.
The Nature Of The Gods
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Author : Cicero
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2004-10-28
The Nature Of The Gods written by Cicero and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-28 with Religion categories.
Towards the end of his life, Cicero turned away from his oratorical and political career and looked instead to matters of philosophy and religion. The dialogue The Nature of the Gods both explores his own views on these subjects, as a monotheist and member of the Academic School, and considers the opinion of other philosophical schools of the Hellenistic age through the figures of Velleius the Epicurean and Balbus the Stoic. Eloquent, clearly argued and surprisingly modern, it focuses upon a series of fundamental religious questions including: is there a God? If so, does he answer prayers, or intervene in human affairs? Does he know the future? Does morality need the support of religion? Profoundly influential on later thinkers, such as Saint Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, this is a fascinating consideration of fundamental issues of faith and philosophical thought.
God S Mind On The Matter
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Author : Michael Moorer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08-21
God S Mind On The Matter written by Michael Moorer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-21 with categories.
"God's Mind on The Matter" is a book that reveals the lifestyle of a Believer who worships God according to His original intent. It identifies the difference between the worship of God versus false gods, traditions, familiar spirits, and self. "God's Mind on The Matter" also debunks the falsehoods created by wrong motives concerning the things of God. Moreover, it provides revelatory knowledge and understanding for those who truly desire freedom and deliverance. Lastly, "God's Mind on The Matter" redirects us back to Jesus Christ and God's foundational principles and precepts for righteous and holy living.
Counterfeit Gods
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Author : Timothy Keller
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-09-16
Counterfeit Gods written by Timothy Keller and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-16 with Religion categories.
The issue of idolatry has been with the human race for thousands of years; the subtle temptation is always to take what is good and turn it into the ultimate good, elevating it above all other things in the search for security and meaning. In this timely and challenging book, New York pastor Timothy Keller looks at the issue of idolatry throughout the Bible -- from the worship of actual idols in the Old Testament, to the idolatry of money by the rich young ruler when he was challenged by Jesus to give up all his wealth. Using classic stories from the Bible Keller cuts through our dependence on the glittering false idols of money, sex and power to uncover the path towards trust in the real ultimate -- God. Today's idols may look different from those of the Old Testament, but Keller argues that they are no less damaging. Culturally transforming as well as biblically based, COUNTERFEIT GODS is a powerful look at the temptation to worship what can only disappoint, and is a vital message in today's current climate of financial and social difficulty.