Ritual & Practices 12

Through the Narrow Gate is Karen Armstrong’s memoir of life inside a Catholic convent in the 1960’s. With gentleness and honesty, Armstrong takes her readers on a revelatory journey that begins with……続きを見る

A general introduction to the theology of Pope Benedict XVI, including his approach to issues in moral and political theology, ecclesiology, liturgy, interpretations of the of the documents of the S……続きを見る

The Roman Catholic leadership still refuses to ordain women officially or even to recognize that women are capable of ordination. But is the widely held assumption that women have always been exclud……続きを見る

These interpretive, dramatic monologues give voice to selected minor characters from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Presented in a reproducible, copy-friendly format, the monologues provide……続きを見る

Rob Bell’s highly-praised third book, Jesus Wants to Save Christians, is his most political yet. Published as part of the Rob Bell Classics relaunch, this is an inspiring call-to-arms for Christians……続きを見る

A new edition especially for Easter in this best-selling series of gift books ‘Jesus came to let you know that the penalty of sin has been removed and its power is broken. In God’s eyes, you’re love……続きを見る

Many ancient legends in circulation, either through verbal story-telling, ancient script or paintings, have assisted the human race in understanding the complex world we live in, even if they have b……続きを見る

Bedeutung und Konsequenzen unternehmerischen Handelns Wenn der Protestantismus auch grundsätzlich ein positives Verhältnis zu unternehmerischem Handeln hat, so ist dieses Verhältnis in Deutschland o……続きを見る

Kinder wollen glauben – nicht nur über Gott reden. Doch wer kann sie kompetent begleiten, ist überzeugendes Vorbild, hat Antworten auf ihre Fragen? Allen, die Kindern einen freien christlichen Glaub……続きを見る

Herausforderungen für die evangelische Kirche in ihrem Selbstverständnis und in ihrer Mitverantwortung im öffentlichen Raum Welchen Auftrag hat die Kirche? Wer spricht für sie? Wozu spricht die Kirc……続きを見る

Eine Schatzkiste für Gebet und Andacht zu den verschiedensten Anlässen im Gemeindeleben - Strukturiert, lebendig gestaltet und materialreich: Texte und Bilder, Lieder und Gebete 続きを見る

Women will love this topically arranged devotional for women that includes Scripture and timely devotional thoughts. With contributions from Joni Eareckson Tada, Ruth Bell Graham, Emilie Barnes, Ros……続きを見る

Congregational Resources for Facing Feelings is a companion collection to Facing Feelings in Faith Communities by William Kondrath. This collection of practical applications for congregational situa……続きを見る

As Catholics, the Mass should be a mountaintop experience for us. Often, though, we go through the motions at Mass without an appreciation for what has really happened. Popular speaker and author Ma……続きを見る

An indispensable combination of 200 best loved hymns, poems and readings for every occasion, and ideal for personal reflection. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this ……続きを見る

A leading scholar explores the importance of physical objects and sensory experience in the practice of religion. Humans are needy. We need things: objects, keepsakes, stuff, tokens, knickknacks, bi……続きを見る

In Jesus the Bridegroom, Brant Pitre once again taps into the wells of Jewish Scripture and tradition, and unlocks the secrets of what is arguably the most well-known symbol of the Christian faith: ……続きを見る

Conversion has been an essential element of Christianity, and especially of Roman Catholicism, for centuries--from the Apostle Paul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus to the spiritual tra……続きを見る

John Calvin was an influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation, and a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism. I……続きを見る

Christ's Own Forever is a unique resource developed with the varying needs of Episcopal communities of all sizes in mind. Flexible session plans are ideal for both one-on-one conversations with pare……続きを見る

The Leader's Guide combines practical exercises with inspiring reflections on the experiences of individuals involved with baptism. Clergy and lay people will find a wealth of ideas, tips, and discu……続きを見る

La ville où jadis avait vécu le grand ascète Kapila était d’une sereine magnificence. Ses murailles semblaient  des nuages de lumière, et, de ses maisons comm……続きを見る

This book begins with the classic, ecumenically held patterns of Christian worship and explores them for their deep connections to ecological wisdom, for their sacramental approaches to creation, an……続きを見る

The Advent season is a time to celebrate that our God came, is coming, and will come again. As we travel the road to Christmas, the presence of Christ is being revealed in our world. He is in our mi……続きを見る

No More Whacky Worship Series: God's Revival Series Volume 1 Page Count: Approximately 182 pages (in print) Much of our worship is "whacky". Whacky, meaning that it's worship that does not make true……続きを見る

Much ritual studies scholarship still focuses on central religious rites. For this reason, Grimes argues, dominant theories, like the data they consider, remain stubbornly conservative. This book is……続きを見る

Aids to Reflection : And the Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit If then it be our prerogative, as rational beings, and our duty as Christians, to think, as well as to act, rationally,ーto see that ……続きを見る

In recent years, terrorism has become closely associated with martyrdom in the minds of many terrorists and in the view of nations around the world. In Islam, martyrdom is mostly conceived as "beari……続きを見る

When God Speaks through Worship: Stories Congregations Live By is a collection of stories of congregational worship in which God's ongoing presence, speech, and activity are apparent. These stories ……続きを見る

Vibrant worship services, argues creative and provocative author Graham Standish, are those in which the congregation obviously asks questions such as: Does our worship help people experience God? D……続きを見る