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Зарубежная эзотерическая и религиозная литература

In this new book, Bishop Geoffrey Robinson pulls no punches in his effort to go beyond merely ‘managing’ sexual abuse in the Church. He leads up to a call for nothing less than a Council of the whole Church to confront the issues raised in the book, within which he insists that the laity must play a major role.
Книга интересна не только людям, которые профессионально занимаются психологией, но и полезна тем, кто занят поисками истины и реальности как в собственной душе, так и в окружающем мире, в котором древность подчас...
Tinha levado menos tempo do que o calculado no trajeto, porque com estes avan?os nos meios de locomo??o eu mal tinha percebido ele enquanto estava revisando algumas p?ginas do jornal que eu havia comprado momentos antes na esta??o. Tinha levado menos tempo do que o calculado no trajeto, porque com estes avan?os nos meios de locomo??o eu mal tinha percebido ele enquanto estava revisando algumas...
Эмоции, причиняющие боль, несдержанные разрушительные действия, губительные привычки и съедающие нас обиды делают человеческое существование невыносимым. Со всем этим можно справиться, если перестать убегать от...
Книга знаменитой буддийской монахини Пемы Чодрон посвящена тому, как не бежать от трудностей, которые ставит перед нами жизнь, а использовать их для собственного развития. В конце книги приведены буддийские...
Если вы только осмелитесь, вас ждет приключение веры с Господом. Бог уже все предназначил, Он ждет только вашего «да». Вы все еще колеблетесь? Хорошо. Значит, вызов уже брошен. Потому что вам в прямом смысле придется...
Эта книга – личное свидетельство о вере, написанное бельгийским ученым-библеистом Бенедикте Леммелейн, исследующей Библию в рамках рационально-критического подхода. Книга совмещает жанры научно-популярного...
• A fascinating profile of one of the most colorful, controversial and celebrated religious figures of our time, Malcolm Boyd—best-selling author, civil rights activist, gay cleric, and spiritual director • Foreword by Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu • Written by a well-known Church leader and popular author Michael Battle
Through unparalleled access to the personal...
In the Episcopal Church, the term Eucharistic Minister is used to denote someone who assists the priest with administering the Eucharist, often handling the wine.
Ely offers historical perspective on this ministry, a theological overview, practical tips, plus an invitation to engage in the spiritual dimensions of serving one’s local congregation as a Eucharistic Minister. She...
Covering all the Sundays and major festivals of all three years in the lectionary cycle, renowned scholar Tom Wright offers reflections on the readings in the Revised Common Lectionary for Years A, B and C.
Drawn from his hugely popular columns in the British Church Times, and with new material, Twelve Months of Sundays weaves together scholarship, history and insights into the world...
This guide for acolyte directors includes ideas for training new and veteran acolytes, encouraging team spirit, and providing a strong spiritual foundation. Presents five workshops with detailed activities. Helps trainers impart a deeper understanding of the acolyte's vital role in church liturgy.
The Rt. Rev. Frank E. Wilson (1855-1944), late Bishop of Eau Claire, was perhaps the most prolific Episcopal writer of his era, authoring dozens of books geared to lay people. Over the years, his works have helped to renew the Church, encourage social and ecumenical progress, and provide guidance and insight to generations of Episcopalians.
Faith and Practice’s reaffirming message...
This classic resource, first published in 1935, offers an enlightening overview of the Episcopal Church, including its fascinating history and lore, and information about the church year, buildings, symbolism, vestments and customs. The author also explores the Episcopal Church’s government, doctrine, and sacraments, as well as its view of the Bible and prayer, and moral law.
A valuable handbook for the server at all liturgical celebrations. Complete with illustrations, this volume covers in careful detail all the responsibilities and duties of the acolyte.
In this simple yet comprehensive account, William Sydnor provides essential materials for persons who are beginning to discover the Episcopal Church. Topics covered include the church’s symbols, customs, and practices, as well as its history, creeds, sacraments, and mission. The book also includes a leader’s guide in the appendix to assist in conducting confirmation instruction.
An introduction to the Anglican heritage. The early chapters explore the Anglican consciousness, authority within the Church, and how Anglicans read the Bible. Other chapters cover Anglican understandings of the Incarnation, sacraments, liturgy, the Episcopacy, pastoral care, spirituality, mission, church and state, and prophetic witness.
A series of brief essays, ideal for study groups, that explores the history of the Episcopal Church and its four cornerstones: tradition, experience, reason, and scripture.
“Most Christian people often find it difficult to say their prayers in any meaningful way. Here, in these extracts from a book of devotional meditations by Evelyn Underhill, will be found clear but profound guidance on how to pray.
The title of the book, Abba, is the term used in more than one place in the New Testament for addressing God as Father and it is with the ‘Our...
Completely updated to reflect the sweeping changes in worship patterns which began with «The Liturgical Revival» and culminated in the adoption of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
"A comprehensive manual …with excellent illustrations…and an excellent glossary of terms…." -The Living Church
Chapters cover preparations for the various services of the Church, plus...
Hospital visitation is a vital part of any church’s ministry. Written for the divinity student, the beginning or experienced pastor, and the lay person, this helpful handbook offers comprehensive guidance on many important aspects of pastoral care of the hospitalized.
In The Hospital Handbook, readers will find valuable advice and practical information on how to understand the...
An exploration of the history of the Book of Common Prayer and its revisions, beginning with the 1549 English Prayer Book and continuing up to the present. This revised and expanded version of The Story of the Real Prayer Book (this book’s original title) finishes the story of the final adoption of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. Sydnor explores why each revision was necessary, what was...
These meditations, based upon the principle articles of the Nicene Creed, were originally presented by Evelyn Underhill (1875 – 1941) at a retreat she conducted at her beloved Pleshy, a small village in England that was the site of her conversion to the Christian faith. The renewed interest in mysticism and spirituality today among Christians of all communions draws heavily from her work.
This guide for clergy, parish musicians, lay readers, and congregational representatives covers all the stages of organizing worship services for the entire year. Using The Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal 1982 as primary resources, it explores the rich variety of options—both time-honored traditions and accepted innovations.
Times and seasons covered in depth include Advent, the...
Help couples make informed decisions and plan for their marriage service with this practical workbook. Includes a tear-out worksheet to help clergy and couples with their planning. Includes possible readings for wedding service.
An eminent group of Episcopal scholars and bishops addresses the core issues raised in Bishop Spong's books and teachings on the Virgin birth, resurrection, sexuality, scripture, sin, Jesus, culture, and God. These essays are incisive responses to an articulate and charismatic public figure whose provocative writings have stirred traditional and non-traditional thinkers alike.
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"Only the strong can forgive. God, who is strongest, forgives best," writes Dr. L. William Countryman in this fresh look at forgiveness. Unlike most books on the subject, Forgiven and Forgiving is not about a step-by-step process. Rather, it is about conversion. Once we truly understand the depths of God's love for us and know deep-down that we are forgiven, we begin to see the world...
Every Friday in Jerusalem, Franciscan monks take groups of pilgrims down the Via Dolorosa, the road Christ may have walked on his way to the cross. Stopping at each of fourteen locations that mark events in the final days of Christ’s life, the pilgrims recall the Passion story and offer prayers for the world.
In A Walk in Jerusalem, The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, Secretary General...
This collection of essays presented at the 1997 Scholarly Engagement with Anglican Doctrine (SEAD) Conference counters some of today's New Testament scholarship, particularly that of the Jesus Seminar. Asserting that only canon and creed can render knowledge of God, two generations of scholars speak for a retrieval of more traditional modes of interpretation by and for today's...
These simple and inviting reflections on the Rule of St. Benedict take as their starting point our search for wholeness in a world that is fragmented and increasingly polarized. Many people today struggle to balance the demands of professional and personal lives, and find little satisfaction or peacefulness in either. Yet the ancient wisdom of St. Benedict offers a clear and helpful pathway...
There are many powerful women in the Bible, but their descriptions are almost always tantalizingly brief. If they had the chance to tell their own stories in their own voices, what would they have said? Basing her interpretation of these women on extensive research, Katerina Whitley puts herself in their shoes, giving today’s listeners a fuller understanding of each of their stories.
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The term «Protestant spirituality» is sometimes considered to be an oxymoron. Spirituality has traditionally been seen as the domain of the Catholic faith, and not of the Protestant reformation and its offshoots. That perspective is in error, as Dr. Joseph Driskill demonstrates in Protestant Spiritual Exercises, a book that introduces readers to the spirituality that evolved from Calvin,...
This practical handbook for homes and church communities helps to enrich the Christian celebration of Advent through the creation and use of an Advent calendar. Written for people of all skill levels, Baumgarten provides instructions for a calendar made of paper or junk mail, a no-sew felt version, and a fabric version for more advanced sewers.
Teach Us To Number Our Days, however, is...
"The first thing to say in our exploration of priesthood is this: priesthood is a fundamental and inescapable part of being human. All human beings, knowingly or not, minister as priests to one another. All of us, knowingly or not, receive priestly ministrations from one another. Unless we begin here, we are not likely to understand the confusions and uncertainties and opportunities we...
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