The enthralling story of how Christianity emerged in the first centuries AD
If Thomson was right (and everyone thought he was), Rutherford's data would have been uninteresting: the alpha particles would pass straight through the gold foil like the Black Knight's hot broadsword through butter.
The other areas that exercised his thoughts were those of grace and original sin. He had experienced great grace and knew that he had been a great sinner. These were two strong forces that had to be faced up to in any coherent and ...
This is an indispensable resource for understanding the global phenomenon of the Christian faith.
G. F. R. Ellis and G. B. Brundrit, “Life in the Infinite Universe”, Quarterly Journal ofthe RoyalAstronomical Society 20 (1979): 37–41. 16. G. F. R. Ellis, U. Kirchner, and W. R. Stoeger, “Multiverses and Physical Cosmology”, ...
This book shows the pressures faced by an academic scholar who only took on this demanding role because he believed it to be God's call. What sort of leader has he been, and what sort of legacy does he leave for his successor, Justin Welby?
How can we think clearly and responsibly about key ethical questions?
Written in non-technical language, while still drawing on contemporary study and research, this illustrated book starts with the "story" of the Bible and then unpacks its various literary styles.
Lewis was in his fifties when he spoke to me about his experience of his parents' divorce, so he was talking about something that happened about forty years ago. In those days it was taken for granted that mothers looked after the ...
Micklethwait. and. Adrian. Wooldridge. of. The. Economist,. ”God is Back”1 — and not only for the uneducated. "In much of the world it is exactly the sort of upwardlymobile, educated middle classes that Marx and Weber presumed would ...
A story set in the West country in the late 19th century. It is orphaned Polly Flowerdew's first Christmas with her staid but loving maiden aunts, who can't help being touched by Polly's excitement and joy at this special time of year.
Here is a simple but appealing account of the life of Jesus: from the charming stories of the nativity through to the much loved tales of Jesus the teacher, miracle worker and friend - and on to the dramatic events of the crucifixion and ...
Others think of him as the greatest teacher of Christianity after Jesus himself. In this book, leading theologian Tom Wright focuses on key areas of Paul’s teaching,helping us to understand what he was doing and saying.
These invaluable little books are designed to bring moments of quiet contemplation to busy lives.
Invaluable little books designed to bring moments of quiet contemplation to busy lives. These invaluable little books are designed to bring moments of quiet contemplation to busy lives.
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This volume offers 30 quotations from C.S. Lewis, arranged thematically, to provide short meditations to last a month if used daily, or to view occasionally.
Terry was in a constantly wound-up state, like a coiled spring. Despite his attempts to control himself he was often abusive and rude to those he thought had offended him and occasionally he hit them. He had separated from his wife, ...
Mrs F. A. In order to carry out a proper test of what happens, the sufferer needs to enter this “unknown”, and that requires tremendous resolve, courage, and a bit of planning. terry's experIMeNt To get the feel of what ...
This volume tells the story of Doug Hartman the con-man (nicknamed King Con by the Sun), who left his life of crime.