Art Religion

The Puritan William Perkins was the first to articulate prayer and preaching in his treatise on hermeneutics and homiletics titled The Art of Prophesying (1592). Perkins considered the pastor to be in the great succession of biblical prophets and apostles. Perkins’ method of preaching consists of interpretation, analysis, and application.

The ancient civilization of the Mesopotamia may be long gone, but it has never been forgotten. Its influence in art and religion can still be seen today. If you take a look at the contents of this book, you will realize that the life in Mesopotamia is somewhat similar to some aspects of your life today. Secure a copy today!

Since the dawn of time, magic has been the node around which all human activities and culture revolve. As magic entered the development of science, art, philosophy, religion, myth, and psychology, it still retained its essence: that we have a dynamic connection with all other forms of life. Exploring the source magic that flows beneath the surface of culture and occulture throughout the ages, Carl Abrahamsson offers a “magical-anthropological” journey from ancient Norse shamanism to the modern magick of occultists like Genesis P-Orridge.

هذا الكتاب يتحدث عن تبسيط الحياة بمعنى يعني إثراءها، في حين يدعوك مجتمعنا الاستهلاكي إلى العكس, ويحثك على ألا تدع التيار يجرفك معه, وفي هذا الكتاب كل ما يساعدك لتعيش سعيدًا في جسدك وفكرك ومع نفسك ومعاملتك مع البيئة، ومن ثم مع الآخرين؛ أي أن تعيش على طريقة مذهب "زن"، فهنا يكمن سر التناغم.

¿Quieres vivir una gran aventura? Todavía queda un Anillo y, aunque no lo sepas, lo tienes tú. Sal de la comodidad de tu agujero hobbit y ponte en camino con la comunidad si quieres arrojarlo al fuego y destruirlo para siempre. Tendrás que darte prisa, los Jinetes Negros ya saben quién lo tiene... y no tardarán en encontrarte.

A palavra "monge" vem do grego monos — único, um, completo e conectado. Hoje é necessário, mais do que nunca, ser monge: para entender que nada é separado, seja você, o outro, a natureza, o passado, o agora e o futuro; abandonar o múltiplo criado por tantos pontos de vista e, olhando para dentro, enxergar cada coisa com simplicidade, como ela é. Um dos caminhos para isso é a meditação, um método sagrado de controlar a mente e aprofundar-se na consciência.

What if you could deepen every relationship just by knowing what questions to ask? Your entire life is a series of questions meant to open doors to meaningful relationships. Think of them as focused, intentional, and everyday conversations with people you and God value.

ولدَ حسان بن ثابت قبل الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم بثماني سنواتٍ في المدينة المنورة لأسرةٍ ذي شأن والده ثابت بن المنذر من سادة قبيلة الخزرج، أشهر قبائل المدينة مع الأوس، ونشأ نشأة مترفة بين اللهو والخمر وكتب فيهما شعراً، شهد حسّان على معارك ومنازعات بين قبيلته وبين قبيلة الأوس التي تنافسها على السيادة على يثرب، وفي هذا الجو من الصراع القبلي تشكلت موهبته الشعرية ليكون رأس حربة في المواجهة، يفخر بانتصارات الخزرج ويهجو الأوس ويدخل في سجالات مع شعرائهم، واتصل بملوك الغساسنة في الشام ونَظَم الشعر في مدحهم وحصل على أعطيات منهم...

In this engaging and intriguing work, renowned Japanese psychologist Hayao Kawai examines his own personal experience of how a Japanese became a Jungian psychoanalyst and how the Buddhism in him gradually reacted to it.

In this positive and practical book, Gavin Ortlund looks to the Scriptures to discover a way in which to disagree with others that leads to greater understanding, peace, and love—and that shows a watching world something of Jesus. This is a much-needed book in a society that is losing the ability to disagree well. Whether over politics, religion, or culture, or the more everyday issues of normal life, points of view tend to be held with a polarizing intensity. Often we enter disagreements feeling that we have to win or we avoid them altogether.

For a decade, Areva Martin has used the media to build a huge platform that expanded the influence and power of her brand exponentially. Media appearances on Dr. Phil, Anderson Cooper 360, The Doctors, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, and more have virtually eliminated the need of a marketing budget for her thriving law firm and nonprofit organization while securing her place as one of America's most sought after thought leaders.

Nature teaches us that a balanced state is a fertile state; and in this audiobook Gerad Kite shows how 'balance' can be the secret to successful conception, even when all else has failed. In The Art of Baby-Making, he presents a unique, holistic approach to creating the right conditions for new life to take hold. His method combines the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with psychotherapy, drawing on his years of experience and effective practice.

Brennan Manning has been dazzingly faithful in preaching and writing variations on the ragamuffin theme, Yes, Abba is very fond of you! But today the crowds are gone and the lights are dim, the patches on his knees have faded. If he ever was a ragamuffin, truly it is now. In this his final book, Brennan roves back his past, honoring the lives of the people closest to him, family and friends who've known the saint and the sinner, the boy and the man. Far from some chronological timeline, these memories are witness to the truth of life by one who has lived it.

Life is chaotic. But we can choose to live it differently. It doesn’t always feel like it, but we do have the freedom to creatively change the everyday little things in our lives so that our path better aligns with our values and passions. The popular blogger and founder of the internationally recognized Simple Mom online community tells the story of her family’s ongoing quest to live more simply, fully, and intentionally. It’s a risky ride, but it’s worth it - living your life according to who you really are simply takes a little intention. It’s never too late.

While you may not be able to control the unexpected trials and troubles you face on a daily basis, you can learn how to draw strength from the blessing of the Lord! In his dynamic style, Bishop T.D. Jakes presents encouraging devotionals that help you boldly declare “Woman, Thou Art Blessed!” over every circumstance.

The content of this piece covers Enoch's journey through the multiple heavens, meeting the angels Gabriel and Michael, Enoch instructing Methuselah and his other sons on moral and ethical lessons, which he had written out in 366 books and which he eventually passes on to Methuselah and his other sons, so that his teachings wouldn't be lost and finally, Enoch's eventual assumption into heaven. This is essentially the sequel to the fabled Book of Enoch.

Ted Swartz and his Ted & Company TheaterWorks team are known for blending Bible stories with comedy and poignancy, and pushing the envelope on issues of faith and social justice. But who is Ted Swartz? Follow along in this engaging memoir as Swartz finds his way as a middle child in an eastern Pennsylvania traditional Mennonite home to his early work in the family butcher shop. Journey with Ted through the decision of uprooting his young family to attend seminary and then embracing life as a writer and actor.

Music plays such an important part in everyone’s life, but how much do we know about the history of music? How did music shape our civilization, and how was music itself shaped by the Catholic Church? Susan Treacy, an experienced professor of music, is an excellent guide to the history of music. Every Catholic should own at least one book on music.

Ascension guides you to experience the point in which God joins your very essence (soul). The resulting expansion of your awareness allows God through your Higher Self to reveal the ultimate truth and facilitate your reuniting with Him. As with all of Dr. Goldberg's books, dozens of exercises, including yoga, meditation and self-hypnosis, are presented to assist and train the reader to formulate their own program to achieve the most desired goal in the universe-spiritual perfection.

You're about to discover how to take significant steps towards self-growth and learn how to master the art and the science of Reiki. Reiki is a natural form of healing that allows the attuned person to heal themselves or others by channeling the universal life force energy through them and pass this energy on to self-heal or heal others.