Author: John Durant
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Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 298
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Comfort and Counsel for Dejected Souls, Or, A Treatise Concerning Spiritual Dejection
Author: John Durant
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Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 298
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Publisher:
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Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 298
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Ravished by Beauty
Author: Belden C. Lane
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199830398
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
In this novel exploration of Reformed spirituality, Belden C. Lane uncovers a "green theology" that celebrates a community of jubilant creatures of all languages and species. Lane reveals an ecologically sensitive Calvin who spoke of himself as ''ravished'' by the earth's beauty. He speaks of Puritans who fostered a ''lusty'' spirituality in which Christ figured as a lover who encouraged meditation on the wonders of creation. He presents a Jonathan Edwards who urged a sensuous ''enjoyment'' of God's beauty as the only real way of knowing God. Lane argues for the ''double irony'' of Reformed spirituality, showing that Calvinists who often seem prudish and proper are in fact a people of passionate desire. Similarly, Reformed Christians who appear totally focused on divine transcendence turn out at times to be closet nature mystics, exulting in God's glory everywhere. Lane also demonstrates, however, that a spirituality of desire can be derailed, ending in sexual excess and pantheism. Ecologically, holy longing can be redirected from a contemplation of God's splendor in the earth's beauty to a craving for land itself, resulting in disastrous misuse of its resources. Between the major chapters of the book are engaging personal essays drawn from the author's own love of nature as a Reformed Christian, and providing a thoughtful discussion of contemporary issues of species diversity and the honoring of an earth community.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199830398
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
In this novel exploration of Reformed spirituality, Belden C. Lane uncovers a "green theology" that celebrates a community of jubilant creatures of all languages and species. Lane reveals an ecologically sensitive Calvin who spoke of himself as ''ravished'' by the earth's beauty. He speaks of Puritans who fostered a ''lusty'' spirituality in which Christ figured as a lover who encouraged meditation on the wonders of creation. He presents a Jonathan Edwards who urged a sensuous ''enjoyment'' of God's beauty as the only real way of knowing God. Lane argues for the ''double irony'' of Reformed spirituality, showing that Calvinists who often seem prudish and proper are in fact a people of passionate desire. Similarly, Reformed Christians who appear totally focused on divine transcendence turn out at times to be closet nature mystics, exulting in God's glory everywhere. Lane also demonstrates, however, that a spirituality of desire can be derailed, ending in sexual excess and pantheism. Ecologically, holy longing can be redirected from a contemplation of God's splendor in the earth's beauty to a craving for land itself, resulting in disastrous misuse of its resources. Between the major chapters of the book are engaging personal essays drawn from the author's own love of nature as a Reformed Christian, and providing a thoughtful discussion of contemporary issues of species diversity and the honoring of an earth community.
The Healing Power of Spirituality
Author: J. Harold Ellens
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313366462
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1033
Book Description
This three-volume set addresses how the role of spirituality and its constructive expressions in various religions—and outside of formal religion—enhances human personality and experience. Theologian and acclaimed scholar J. Harold Ellens now offers a breakthrough work on the positive impact of faith. In The Healing Power of Spirituality and Religion, an extraordinary group of scholars discuss the latest scientific research into the connection between belief and psychological and physical well-being. Each volume of The Healing Power of Spirituality focuses on a specific aspect of the scientific exploration of faith and well being: volume one examines the healing power of personal spiritualities like I Ching and Transcendentalism; volume two looks at the subject in the context of Christianity, Judaism, and other world faiths; and volume three explores the psychodynamics of healing spirituality and religion, including the role of biochemical and chemical reactions in heightening psychospiritual apperception.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313366462
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1033
Book Description
This three-volume set addresses how the role of spirituality and its constructive expressions in various religions—and outside of formal religion—enhances human personality and experience. Theologian and acclaimed scholar J. Harold Ellens now offers a breakthrough work on the positive impact of faith. In The Healing Power of Spirituality and Religion, an extraordinary group of scholars discuss the latest scientific research into the connection between belief and psychological and physical well-being. Each volume of The Healing Power of Spirituality focuses on a specific aspect of the scientific exploration of faith and well being: volume one examines the healing power of personal spiritualities like I Ching and Transcendentalism; volume two looks at the subject in the context of Christianity, Judaism, and other world faiths; and volume three explores the psychodynamics of healing spirituality and religion, including the role of biochemical and chemical reactions in heightening psychospiritual apperception.
The Dejected Soul's Cure
Author: Christopher Love
Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Publications
ISBN: 9781573581127
Category : Angels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the things that is common to true believers is a sense of unworthiness because of sin. This may cause us to doubt both ourselves and God's love for us. Here is an insightful handling of these matters by one of the most pastoral of the Puritans. Love's conclusion is that the great enemy of our souls will do all he can to take our eyes off of our Savior, even if that means an over-preoccupation with sin and self. This book gives Scriptural guidelines to recover a sense of God's love, to give comfort to those who are convicted, and to convict those who may be falsely comforted. This is important reading for anyone who longs to be more sanctified and satisfied. There is also another work by Christopher Love at the end of this book called "A Treatise of Angels."
Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Publications
ISBN: 9781573581127
Category : Angels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the things that is common to true believers is a sense of unworthiness because of sin. This may cause us to doubt both ourselves and God's love for us. Here is an insightful handling of these matters by one of the most pastoral of the Puritans. Love's conclusion is that the great enemy of our souls will do all he can to take our eyes off of our Savior, even if that means an over-preoccupation with sin and self. This book gives Scriptural guidelines to recover a sense of God's love, to give comfort to those who are convicted, and to convict those who may be falsely comforted. This is important reading for anyone who longs to be more sanctified and satisfied. There is also another work by Christopher Love at the end of this book called "A Treatise of Angels."
Knowledge & Practice
Author: Samuel Cradock
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Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 722
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Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 722
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The Confession of Faith, Together with the Larger and Lesser Catechismes, Composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines Sitting at Westminster, Presented to Both Houses of Parliament
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Languages : en
Pages : 430
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Languages : en
Pages : 430
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The Works of the Learned Joseph Bingham, ...
Author: Joseph Bingham
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Category : Baptism
Languages : en
Pages : 914
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Category : Baptism
Languages : en
Pages : 914
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“The” Works of the Learned Joseph Bingham, M.A. ...
Author: Joseph Bingham
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Category : Christian antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 912
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Category : Christian antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 912
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The Works of the Rev. Joseph Bingham
Author: Joseph Bingham
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Category : Christian antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 462
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Category : Christian antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 462
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The Works
Author: Joseph Bingham
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Languages : en
Pages : 920
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Languages : en
Pages : 920
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