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Las mejores selecciones extraídas de las obras clásicas del aclamado autor best seller C. S. Lewis en un solo volumen, para que los lectores puedan contemplar el «gran milagro» de la resurrección de Jesús. La mayoría de fans de C. S. Lewis lo conocen como el mayor defensor de la fe...

This book is taken from an informal writing seminar that Jamie Buckingham taught one year prior to his death. A number of Christian authors were in attendance. All of them were in ministry and had taken up writing as a part of their ministry, even though many were not trained as writers. Jamie was asked to impart his gift to them. The audience included some who were working on their first book and others who had sold millions of copies of their books. Since the seminar was informal and not originally intended for publication, the participant's comments have been removed from the text. Jamie...

Do you want to understand Christian doctrine in a clear, practical, and easy way—without getting lost in academic language? Systematic Theology Workbook for Adults is a practical Bible study workbook for adults designed to help you explore the core doctrines of the Christian faith in a simple, structured format. Whether you are new to systematic theology, looking for a Christian workbook for adults, or searching for a helpful Bible study guide to strengthen your faith, this book offers an accessible path to biblical truth. Created for busy readers, this Christian theology workbook is ...

Do you watch movies with your eyes open? You buy your tickets and concessions, and you walk into the theater. Celluloid images flash at 24 frames per second, and the hypnotic sequence of moving pictures coaxes you to suspend disbelief and be entertained by the implausible. Unfortunately, many often suspend their beliefs as well, succumbing to subtle lessons in how to behave, think, and even perceive reality.

Most all Christians know the name Martin Luther. Less familiar, however, are his words. This compilation of many of Luther's most important writings serves as an excellent introduction to those new to Luther. It also provides a fresh medium for people familiar with his writing. Included in this volume is: The Small Catechism, 95 Theses, On Faith and Coming to Christ, On Confession and the Lord's Supper, Of the Office of Preaching, Excerpt from Luther's Tower Experience, and The Last Written Words of Luther.

El libro que nadie esperaba Proverbios no fue escrito para el pulpito. Fue escrito para la vida. Para la mujer que madrug a preparar el desayuno con el corazón pesado. Para la que firma contratos en salas de juntas y llega a casa a una soledad que no sabe cómo nombrar. Para la que cría hijos sola, la que ama mal a quien no la merece, la que tiene cuarenta años de fe y todavía algunas noches llora sin saber exactamente por qué. Salomón — el hombre que lo escribió — no fue un teórico. Fue un observador. Alguien que miró la vida con los ojos abiertos y tuvo el valor de escribir ...

With fresh research and shrewd analysis, this volume by noted historian Mark A. Noll considers the surprising reception of Lewis among Roman Catholic, mainline Protestant, and evangelical readers to see how early readings of the Oxford don shaped his later influence.

Featuring a preface by C. S. Lewis biographer and editor Walter Hooper, Richard Platt’s As One Devil to Another takes up where the legendary Narnia author’s Screwtape Letters left off. In this gripping work, senior devil Slashreap corresponds with his protégé Scardagger. As Satan’s underlings exchange dark musings, light is shed on human failings, the nature of evil, and God’s divine intent.

Do you read or listen to The Chronicles of Narnia sensing that the stories are full of biblical parallels, even if you're not always sure what they are or where to find them? This user-friendly companion to The Chronicles of Narnia is written for C. S. Lewis audiences like you who want to discover the books' biblical and Christian roots. Listen to it, and you'll find that this chapter-by-chapter, book-by-book examination of The Chronicles will widen your spiritual vision.

Thousands have been captivated by the spiritual themes that underlie Tolkien's imaginative fiction. In Finding God in The Hobbit, Jim Ware indulges readers with an exploration of the spiritual significance of J. R. R. Tolkien's famous children's classic. As they are acquainted with Tolkien's message of transcendent truth, readers will see how God is mysteriously at work even in everyday moments. A reflection summarizes each chapter's main insight.

The Vision of Enoch the Righteous is largely a forgotten first-century text, not being connected to any of the numbered versions of the Book of Enoch. It is part of a tradition referred to as Apocalyptic Literature. The content of The Vision of Enoch the Righteous alternates between the voice of Enoch and that of a chorus of cherubim, who have descended from heaven, in order to deliver a message to Enoch. Includes a prologue discussing the text.

When Toni Morrison died in August 2019, she was widely remembered for her contributions to literature as an African American woman, an identity she wore proudly. Morrison was clear that she wrote from a Black, female perspective and for others who shared her identity. But just as much as she was an African American writer, Toni Morrison was a woman of faith.

In this work, David C. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis's writing, introducing us to the context of Christian mysticism in Lewis's day and the writers who most influenced him. Lewis's critique of mysticism is instructive to us in this day of eclectic religious thought. Exploring Lewis's sense of the mystical can help us safeguard ourselves from false mysticism, even as it opens the way to a full experience of God's presence - the "region of awe."

When writers write, they are getting in touch with the image of God in them. This is true in some way of all artistry, but writers especially create worlds, characters, histories, and transformation--all ex nihilo ("out of nothing"). In The Storied Life, veteran author Jared C. Wilson explores...

Each chapter unpacks a particular name for the Holy Spirit and examines its significance, using examples from a variety of artistic mediums—music, poetry, visual art, film, and even landscape architecture. Far from being just a theoretical exploration, the book seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in theology and the arts, aiming to inspire new avenues of thought and engagement within classrooms, churches, and beyond.

Unlock the Blueprint of Ancient Christianity—With Teaching Attributed to the Apostles Themselves Step inside the worship, theology, and church life of the early Christians with one of the most important and overlooked texts of ancient Christianity. Draws from the Didache, Didascalia Apostolorum, and other early church teaching Reveals how bishops, deacons, and congregations lived and worshiped Includes early Christian prayers, liturgies, fasting rules, and household codes Newly translated into clear, modern English—with the help of AI Ideal for readers of church history, theology, and ...

In Paradise Regained, Satan again is on the prowl, having successfully tempted Adam and Eve, and forced their departure from the Garden of Eden, here he sets out to tempt again - this time Jesus himself, as he comes to the end of his 40 days in the desert. The magisterial poetry of Milton enriches the encounter and, while not matching the greatness achieved in Paradise Lost, provides drama and depth.

The Broken Leaf invites you to explore the beauty and gospel images found in Japanese art and culture. Through 10 short meditations, discover for yourself just how God might be revealing his story in the everyday objects of your life, whenever and wherever you may be.

Bold Truth Meets Greek Philosophy: Clement’s Case for Christ A fearless Christian response to pagan myth, classical reason, and moral confusion. Exposes contradictions and moral failures in Greek religion Uses philosophy and poetry to argue for Christ as Logos Challenges the cultural elite with bold, reasoned faith A foundational work of early Christian apologetics Newly translated from the Greek for modern readers Clement of Alexandria’s Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) is a sharp-edged call to conversion. Addressed to educated pagans of the second century, it critiques their ...

After the conversion of St. Paul on the road to Damascus, the dramatic conversion of St. Augustine—as he himself tells it in his Confessions—is the most significant conversion story in Christian history. Augustine’s experience speaks to his dilemma that many people have understood when...