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This book on black churches and urban politics uses case studies from various cities to examine the strategies and tactics of activist clergy and congregations. These case studies illustrate how bla……続きを見る

Why do people follow a leader, particularly a religious leader? Is it because of personality, or a particular vision or set of values, or perhaps a felt need for direction or authority? And why, giv……続きを見る

The personal well-being of pastors and church leaders is often taken for granted. There is an assumption and expectation that “spiritual” people are resilient and know how to look after themselves. ……続きを見る

From the forward: Among the significant contributions which a graduate theological seminary can make to the constituency of the institution in particular and to the religious world in general is the……続きを見る

What happens when your entire life and career are constructed around a religious faith that you no longer possess? Do you continue to promote a gospel that you have intellectually and emotionally re……続きを見る

Dr. Johnson breaks down the meaning of the name Immanuel, as it was given to the Prophet Isaiah, in its original syllable sequence Imm/anu/El and shows that God arranged the syllables in their order……続きを見る

It turns out that most negotiations are over even before they begin. The clerical team that has spent the most time planning for the negotiation, doing their homework, and collecting the data that t……続きを見る

The New York Times–bestselling inside look at one of the world’s most powerful and mysterious institutions For more than twenty-five years, John Thavis held one of the most remarkable journalistic a……続きを見る

Be the leader that others want to follow and support. The financial health of your organization hinges on your leadership.  Become the leader your people need.  Learn th……続きを見る

This microhistory investigates the famous and scandalous 1731 trial in which Catherine Cadière, a young woman in the south of France, accused her Jesuit confessor, Jean-Baptiste Girard, of seduction……続きを見る

Mutter Teresa, 1910–1997, gehört zu den prominentesten Frauen des 20.Jahrhunderts. Für ihre wohltätige Arbeit in den Slums von Kalkutta und von dort aus weltweit erhielt sie den Friedensnobelpreis. ……続きを見る

Der Orgelkünstler Albert Schweitzer konnte auch in seinem Leben verschiedene Register ziehen: Er war bedeutender Theologe, engagierter Urwalddoktor, Bestseller-Autor und Philosoph der Ehrfurcht vor ……続きを見る

Antonius der Große, der als Einsiedler in der Wüste teuflischen Versuchungen widersteht und zum Leitbild des Mönchtums wird, ist eine Schlüsselfigur des frühen Christentums. Peter Gemeinhardt erzähl……続きを見る

Der Umgang des Heiligen Stuhls mit Weimarer Republik und «Drittem Reich» ist von Spekulationen und Mythen umrankt. Im Jahr 2006 wurden endlich die entscheidenden Akten für die Zeit bis 1939 freigege……続きを見る

Klaus Berger beschreibt in diesem Buch das Leben des Apostels Paulus, seinen Lebens- und Arbeitsstil, seine Mitarbeiter und die Adressaten seiner Briefe. Er rekonstruiert die Situationen und Gefahre……続きを見る

Die Karriere des Humanisten Enea Silvio Piccolomini (1405–1464) ist atemberaubend: In nur wenigen Jahren stieg der Verfasser schwül-erotischer Bestseller zum Papst auf, verleugnete sein früheres Leb……続きを見る

Was war das Geheimnis des Karol Wojtyla (1920–2005), der als Papst zum Medienstar wurde und die Jugend begeisterte? Stefan Samerski beschreibt die polnischen Wurzeln des gelernten Schauspielers und ……続きを見る

Meister Eckharts Faszination ist nicht nur für diejenigen spürbar, die sich mit neuen religiösen oder interreligiösen Impulsen beschäftigen. Er stößt auch darüber hinaus auf geistiges, literarisches……続きを見る

America's clergy are not just religious leaders. Their influence extends far beyond church doors. Houses of worship stand at the center of American civic life-one of the few spheres in which relativ……続きを見る

If there’s one thing upon which contemporary pastors and their congregations can agree, it’s that the practice of ministry in our rapidly changing, increasingly diverse context is a complicated busi……続きを見る

Thirteen beautiful sermons about Our Blessed Mother by this master of mystical theology and Doctor of the Church, published in English for the first time. Shows how Our Lady's life was rich in virtu……続きを見る

A Brief Catechism for Adults is a little masterpiece designed for instructing converts. But it also serves as a useful handbook for lifelong Catholics who want to understand their faith more deeply.……続きを見る

Nothing connected with the Passion and Death of Christ was purely accidental. And although Our Saviour was unquestionably the central figure of Calvary, many other persons - by God's Providence - to……続きを見る

A 20th-century Saint; Margaret Mary who received revelations from Our Lord about His irrepressible love for mankind and how He desires to communicate it to the world. This book will surprise readers……続きを見る

Fr. Paul of Moll was a Benedictine monk in Flanders, where he developed a wide reputation for sanctity. Not only did he work miracles, but his prayers for friends and petitioners were remarkably eff……続きを見る

Probably the most intriguing and consoling book ever written about the Sacrament of Confession. This little gem contains a host of true stories about Confession, plus quotes from the Bible and the S……続きを見る

Refutes the many lies about the Inquisition raised by the enemies of the Church. Shows why it was instituted, the purpose it served, its long-term effects, and why it preserved Catholic countries fr……続きを見る

Spanish housewife widowed with four small children after six years of marriage. Spent her life working, rearing her children, praying, doing charity, etc. Attended three Masses daily. A great inspir……続きを見る

One of the most extraordinary books ever published. These four volumes record the visions of the famous 19th-century Catholic mystic; Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich; a nun who was privileged to behold……続きを見る

Ethics both in theory and practice. Phrased in non-technical language, Right and Reason is a thoroughly competent book in the philosophy of Ethics, which gives the science of morality from the Arist……続きを見る