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|  | Mission in the New Testament by Joel F. Williams, William J. Larkin
This book presents a comprehensive articulation of New Testament teachings on mission from a contemporary American evangelical standpoint. Mission in the New Testament contributes a fresh statement of the biblical foundations of mission, serving as a catalyst for completion of the church`s universal mission in this generation. After investigating the historical background of the idea of mission in the Hebrew Scriptures, inter-testamental Judaism, the life of Jesus and the beginnings of the church, the book proceeds in a roughly canonical order through the New Testament. Essays analyze the works of Paul, the Synoptic gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Well-versed in the historical-critical method of biblical interpretation, editors and contributors alike offer a cogent argument for recovering the missional horizon of the New Testament. AUTHOR: Joel F. Williams, William J. Larkin
PUBLISHER: Orbis Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality 
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 | Holy Invitations by Jeannette A. Bakke
For those who are actively seeking to grow in their Christian walk, it can be fruitful to have a special friendship with someone who can help them explore their relationship with God. This distinctive friendship forms the basis for spiritual direction, which is dedicated to listening for God's ways, desires, and invitations. Holy Invitations is a comprehensive introduction to spiritual direction written for both directors and directees. Jeannette Bakke, an accredited spiritual director who has been practicing and teaching this material for over fifteen years, is one of the first evangelicals to write on the subject. Bakke incorporates sample dialogue and reflective questions to acquaint readers with the unique practice of spiritual direction. Holy Invitations can be used by individuals exploring new approaches in their relationship with God, for spiritual direction training programs, or as a church or small group study guide. AUTHOR: Jeannette A. Bakke
PUBLISHER: Baker Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | The Word Made Flesh by Anthony Marinelli
A summary of the essentials of Catholic Christian Faith which uses language and examples which teens can readily understand. AUTHOR: Anthony Marinelli
PUBLISHER: Paulist Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | In Search of Belief by Joan Chittister
Her most personal spiritual work to date, Joan Chittister's In Search of Belief is both a disturbing and affirming book. Disturbing to our most comfortable notions concerning our professed beliefs; affirming of the very best of the Christian essence, the foundation for all belief. In this book, written to and for contemporary Christian seekers and believers, she virtually dissects the Apostles' Creed-phrase by phrase-reexamining and reflecting upon what she proffers as the core message, extracting a spirituality for the new millennium. In 27 essay-reflections she serves up profound insights, the fruit of her own mature spiritual study and practice, offering readers a meaningful, enriching interpretation and new way to understand the core beliefs that we profess regularly at church and in ritual (although, as she suggests, too often superficially and with little thoughtfulness.) Enlivened with personal anecdotes, and grounded in scripture and theology, In Search of Belief will be welcomed by anyone with serious, ongoing questions, for it sheds much-needed light and clarity on the most basic tenets of our faith, making the words and their meaning come alive in one's heart and mind-indeed, making faith come alive-perhaps for the very first time! AUTHOR: Joan Chittister
PUBLISHER: Liguori Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | A Place of Healing for the Soul by Peter France
Description not available.The author of Hermits: The Insights of Solitude describes how a journey to the Greek island of Patmos led to a close encounter with the island's pervasive spirituality, its eccentric inhabitants, and its remarkable history and how he rediscovered the deep-rooted religious beliefs of Orthodox Christianity. AUTHOR: Peter France
PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Encountering the New Testament by Robert W. Yarbrough, Walter A. Elwell
With its full-color illustrations and multimedia, interactive compact disc -- not to mention its rigorous scholarship, readable style, and educational soundness -- Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey sets a new standard in introductory undergraduate biblical studies. Although nearly every Christian college offers a course surveying the New Testament, professors too often discover that the books for these courses fail to communicate to their students. AUTHOR: Robert W. Yarbrough, Walter A. Elwell
PUBLISHER: Baker Academic
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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