Study Commentaries

An examination of sex and the Bible by one of the leading biblical scholars in the United States. For several decades, Michael Coogan's introductory course on the Old Testament has been a perennial favorite among students at Harvard University. In God and Sex, Coogan examines one of the most controversial aspects of the Hebrew Scripture: What the Old Testament really says about sex, and how contemporary understanding of those writings is frequently misunderstood or misrepresented.

Der Held muss in die weite Welt hinaus und Abenteuer erleben, um ein Held zu werden – und eine Geschichte zu haben. Und was ist mit der Heldin? Doris Dörrie erzählt von drei Reisen – nach San Francisco, nach Japan und nach Marokko – und davon, als Frau in der Welt unterwegs zu sein. Sich dem Ungewissen, Fremden auszusetzen heißt immer auch, den eigenen Ängsten, Abhängigkeiten, Verlusten ins Auge zu sehen. Und dabei zur Heldin der eigenen Geschichte zu werden.

O inspirată selecţie de texte religioase esenţiale pentru budismul Zen, hinduism, taoism, misticismul creştin şi islam, de care autorul se foloseşte pentru a dezvălui "realitatea divină" comună tuturor credinţelor. Volumul include, printre altele, numeroase texte din Meister Eckhart, Rumi, Lao Zi sau Zhuangzi, precum şi din Bhagavad-Gita, Cartea tibetană a morţilor sau Upanişade, pe baza cărora Huxley analizează credinţele spirituale ale diferitelor tradiţii religioase, evidenţiind existenţa anumitor constante ale spiritului omenesc.

When British-born Elizabeth Blackwell earned her medical degree in America in 1849, there was an international outcry. Few at the time would have disagreed with the actress Fanny Kemble's remark - "What, trust a woman doctor - never!"

While his autobiography and the countless testimonies written by his contemporaries are incredibly powerful, this volume contains an extra special treasure; Hudson Taylor’s personal Bible studies, notes, and thoughts. They are saturated with prayer and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, coming from the soul of a man entirely sold out to Jesus. In this, he covers an in-depth study of the Song of Solomon, Prosperity, Self-Sacrifice, our calling as Christians, and much more.

Basado en textos escritos por el mismo Papa Francisco, este audiolibro habla de cuál es el pensamiento del Papa en torno a temas y problemas centrales de nuestro mundo actual, como la familia, el amor, la educación, el miedo, la fe o las guerras. Es clara y contundente su denuncia del amor al dinero, del uso del nombre de Dios para justificar injusticias, de la explotación del hombre por el hombre, que nos hace percibir un cambio en el mensaje y papel de la iglesia católica ante los problemas de la humanidad.

Plus l'Humanité se raffine et se complique, plus les chances de désordre se multiplient et leur gravité s'accentue ; car on n'élève pas de montagne sans creuser des abîmes, et toute énergie est également puissance pour le bien et pour le mal.

Philemon is one of the shortest books of the New Testament. This small letter is one of the Prison Epistles, written by the Apostle Paul at about the same time as Ephesians and Colossians and may have been carried back to Philemon by the same person and at the same time as Colossians and Ephesians. It is also considered to be one of the purest. This study will take us through the Book of Philemon with a magnifying glass; sometimes a microscope, as we discover practical insights into Christian and especially pastoral ethics.

When Italian journalist Father Antonio Spadaro and Martin Scorsese first sat down together in Scorsese’s home, neither could have predicted the depth of the conversation, intellectual exchange, or friendship that would result. While discussing the acclaimed director’s film Silence, about the persecution of Jesuits in Japan, they began a dialogue about faith that continues to this day.

This is the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Son of God the Messiah. As the angel said to Mary and the other women, "He is not here. For he has risen as he said. Come see the place where the Lord lay." Many have the resurrection power while some do not have a clue about what it is or how they can get it. The Bible tells us what we are in Christ Jesus the Lord. We are no more outcasts but now are we the sons of God. Not children only born of flesh and blood but children born of the spirit of God.

Disclaimer- Previously published until the title of 'Philemon: Charge it to My Account' From Slave to Brother encourages readers to explore one of the New Testament's often-overlooked letters, offering a powerful and transformative perspective on the gospel's message of reconciliation. In this illuminating and inspiring work, Koh explores the story of Philemon, Onesimus, and the Apostle Paul, showing its relevance to both the first-century context and modern life. Koh highlights the importance of forgiveness, grace, and the gospel's power to break down dividing barriers, using careful ...

Beth El Weekly Post Journal; 44 weeks with the Bible. The idea behind our weekly post is to give you the chance to partake in bible study passively and anonymously, without having to "sign up." You can tune in weekly and get a new bit of bible-derived wisedom.

Disclaimer: Previuosly published under the tirile of 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, and Philemon: verse by verse Discover Hope, Faith, and Encouragement in Times of Trouble Are you longing for peace in the midst of chaos? "From Tribulation to Triumph" is a devotional that helps you find spiritual resilience and comfort by exploring the letters of 1, 2 Thessalonians, and Philemon, providing renewed faith and valuable insights. In this carefully crafted devotional, Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh explains the important teachings of the apostle Paul to the early church, which are still relevant today....

Plus l'Humanité se raffine et se complique, plus les chances de désordre se multiplient et leur gravité s'accentue ; car on n'élève pas de montagne sans creuser des abîmes, et toute énergie est également puissance pour le bien et pour le mal. Tout ce qui devient souffre et pèche. La vérité sur notre attitude en ce monde, c'est que nous y sommes en croix.

Is your life an act of God? Is it predestined? Or are you living a life based on free will, choices and personal desires, expressing quantum energy? Or are all of these questions the same. You can not control the wind but you can adjust your sail.

This book is designed to help people answer the question as to whether or not it is God's will to heal. The Scriptures are used to illustrate that it is God's will to heal.

There is information contained within the Book of Mormon that has either been missed or misinterpreted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Right from the beginning of the book there are several items that get discussed in this book.

If you've ever wondered why the Bible is full of so many apparent contradictions, you're not alone. If you're afraid you might betray the God of the Bible if you question centuries-old traditions, you won't, as long as you let scripture speak for itself. To that end, Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) plunges you headlong into an unrelenting search for biblical truth that will forever change how you think about the word of God.

La nube della non-conoscenza (The Cloud of Unknowing) è una guida spirituale pratica scritta nel XIV secolo da un anonimo scrittore inglese.

È considerato uno dei più begli scritti di argomento ascetico e spirituale del XIV secolo. Il suo argomento principale è la preghiera contemplativa, che viene affrontata con un linguaggio semplice e comprensibile a tutti. Nell'esperienza mistica descritta nella "nube della non-conoscenza" si sono riscontrati molti punti di contatto e di convergenza con la meditazione come viene intesa nel Buddhismo Zen[1].

Conferenza tenuta a Stoccarda nel 1908 in cui Steiner riassume il solo apparente conflitto tra filosofia e antroposofia, e il falso conflitto tra scienza e misticismo.