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|  | First & Second Peter, James & Jude by Pheme Perkins
First and Second Peter, James, and Jude have existed on the edges of the canon throughout the centuries. In this volume, Pheme Perkins casts light on these often neglected writings, ably demonstrating that they have, in fact, much to offer to today`s readers. The epistles are more than a compilation of traditional material. They are concerned with very specific and concrete issues facing the early Christian communities and offer a counterpoint to the letters of Paul. They deal with issues such as how to conduct oneself with others, how to live in a non-Christian world, and how to shepherd the flock of God , as well as with theological issues such as the early Christian understanding of God, the relationship between faith and works, prayer, and suffering. Teachers, preachers, and others will find much intriguing material here as they rediscover the world of the first Christians through these letters. AUTHOR: Pheme Perkins
PUBLISHER: Westminster John Knox Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality 
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 | The Early Church by E. Glenn Hinson
An introduction to the history of the Christian church from its inception to approx. 600 C.E., this volume seeks to balance the traditional presentation of notable figures, councils, and controversies with the telling of the story of the ordinary Christian during this era. Employing a socioinstitutional approach, Hinson divides his material into five major periods: 1. Beginnings to 70 C.E.; 2. 70-180, during which Christianity broadcast itself throughout the Roman Empire and beyond; 3. 175-313, wherein the church achieved new status and came under official scrutiny as a threat to the empire; 4. 313-400, in which the church faced the major challenge of christianizing the empire now embracing it; 5. 400-600, when the Germanic invasions led to a rift between East and West and posed new challenges to the church's survival and growth. An important feature of this work is its attendance to the stories of ordinary lay Christians, particularly women, and what Christian faith meant within the overall context of their lives. Other emphases include the church's changing role in society during this period (and the fateful consequences those changes have had for modern Christians) and the development of early Christian spirituality. AUTHOR: E. Glenn Hinson
PUBLISHER: Abingdon Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Heschel, Hasidism & Halakha by Samuel Dresner
In Heschel, Hasidism, and Halakha, Samuel Dresner, a former student and lifelong friend of Heschel's gives a personal insight into his life and views into the Hasidic movement and the important concept of halakha. AUTHOR: Samuel Dresner
PUBLISHER: Fordham University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Being Nobody, Going Nowhere by Ayya Khema, Zoketsu Norman Fischer
This introductory guide to Buddhism provides a simple approach to meditation and an explanation of the Eightfold Path. BEING NOBODY, GOING NOWHERE is considered an essential book for beginners. AUTHOR: Ayya Khema, Zoketsu Norman Fischer
PUBLISHER: Wisdom Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | The Text of the Earliest New Testament Greek Manuscripts by David P. Barrett, Philip Wesley Comfort
Superb documentation. Painstaking accuracy. That's what makes this work an invaluable reference for serious Bible students. Contains the text of all the earliest New Testament Greek manuscripts that have been found to date. Readers will also appreciate the sample photographs accompanying most of these 68 transcriptions. Intended for scholars and students who are interested in the original text of the Greek New Testament. This is an accessible and accurate collection, invaluable in determining the original text of the New Testament. AUTHOR: David P. Barrett, Philip Wesley Comfort
PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield
Beloved Western Buddhist master Kornfield makes known his personal, practical wisdom, garnered from 25 years of practicing and teaching the path of awakening, as he guides self-searchers to a simplicity of perception that brings alive spiritual practice, peace, and truth in their daily lives. AUTHOR: Jack Kornfield
PUBLISHER: Bantam Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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