New Religious

Between 50 and 90 CE, the various writings that comprise the New Testament were written, including the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles of Paul, and other letters to more general communities of the early Church. But what is recognized as the 26 books of the New Testament today, in literally hundreds of English translations, actually took several more centuries to be determined as "canonical" by the Church.

Korean American teenagers from New Jersey write about their own experiences and reflections. This book, containing nine essays by Korean American youths from junior and senior high schools in New Jersey, gives an excellent picture of the hopes and fears of Korean American youth throughout the United States of America.

Cuando Fortuna, la tía de Estrella, tiene que despedirse de su antiguo edificio de apartamentos en Miami, The Seaway, para mudarse a una comunidad de vida asistida, Estrella pasa todo el día con ella. Su tía le explica el significado de sus posesiones más importantes, tanto de su cultura cubana como judía, mientras ambas se despiden y exploran un nuevo comienzo para la tía.

Lotta und Luis haben viele Ideen für ihre Geburtstagsfeier. Als Luis seinem Freund Abdul davon erzählt, findet dieser Schlafanzug-Fußball mit Mädchen total doof und will nicht kommen. Luis ist enttäuscht. Doch dann haben Mama und die Zwillinge eine super Idee... Wird Abdul sich noch umstimmen lassen? Und wer soll den letzten freien Ehrenplatz bekommen? Die Zwillinge Lotta und Luis erleben viel in Gottes bunter Welt und lernen ganz nebenbei biblische Inhalte kennen.

When a big snowstorm hits, Monty Nudelman happily shovels his neighbors' sidewalks, driveways, cars, and steps - until he hurts his back. Now he can barely move! He can't even make his Shabbat lunch. Luckily, his neighbors have all made cholent - a delicious Shabbat stew. The neighborhood kids form a "cholent brigade" to bring Monty Nudelman a tasty feast. Cholent to the rescue!

Young, awkward, messy Lila the koala wants to help her family get ready for Shabbat dinner. Her plan is to bake her own loaf of challah - but each time she tries, the challah comes out wrong. What's the secret to making the best koala challah ever?

Touch is essential to our lives. Without it, we fail to thrive, and if we fail to thrive, our physical bodies die, and our souls ache for possibilities never realized. The messages are presented chronologically through a human's life span. Every word will form a thought to reveal at least one of the miracles of Human Touch.

This introductory text focuses on how and why new religions and cults arise. Special chapters on meme theory, Nietzsche, and Ken Wilber. The author argues that the human quest for meaning is inexhaustible and therefore new religions emerge to fulfill this need. Dr. Andrea Diem-Lane is a Professor of Philosophy and has taught courses in religion for nearly 25 years.

In this lucid explanation of perennial philosophy, Arthur Versluis reveals this tradition - so often described as esoteric and inaccessible - to be closer to our interests and experience than many of us have realized. Versluis has distilled an immense amount of scholarship into this small volume, but its brevity is deceiving. Like the culmination to any alchemical work, Perennial Philosophy is a powerful tincture that - once imbibed - transports receptive listeners to a world in which they are part of a spiritual hierarchy that links heaven to earth.

What does it mean to be a child of God? We are told in scripture that followers of Jesus Christ are a member of the royal priesthood. We are told that we have been adopted into God’s family. We are told that we are a joint heir with Jesus Christ. We are told that we are loved by God as he loves all of his family. Yet, we often, and even most often, are reluctant to fully accept our adoption. We accept our salvation. But we do not accept the intimate love of our Father in heaven.

When an Israeli family moves in next door to the Shapiros, Sammy Spider and Josh learn about the Jewish mitzvah of welcoming guests. In the process, they each make a new friend and learn some Hebrew words.

With its account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, of the Apostles' ministries in the early church, letters about Christian doctrine and counsel, and the prophetic Book of Revelation, the New Testament contains the essence of Christianity and an endless source of inspiration. We have selected for you 110 essential quotes, to accompany you in your daily life, give you references for your discussions and food for your thought. These quotes provide a precious occasion of reflecting on the wisdom accumulated in these sacred pages.

First Day of School - Koko and Roo Learn About Love, Patience and Kindness, by Mel Madsen, is a wonderful guide for children to learn about the fruits of the Spirit, as well as to understand the practical examples of how to implement them into daily lives.

In my blintz, you're the cheese. You're the sun in my sky. To my heart, you're the keys. You're the twinkle in my eye. This rhyming board book celebrates the importance of a young child as a member of a family.

A big sister in an Israeli family draws pictures as she eagerly anticipates her baby sister waking from her nap. She lovingly describes the baby, imagining all the things she will do when the baby wakes up: holding the baby in her lap, feeding her oatmeal, and taking her for a walk in the stroller. The book includes Hebrew words in the descriptions of the joys of having a new baby in the family.

Emma can't wait for her cousin Hannah's wedding. She's going to be the flower girl. That means she'll wear a celery dress and walk down the aisle with the ring bear, leading the way for the happy bride and groom. Or at least, that's what Emma assumes. But nothing turns out to be quite what she's expecting, as Hannah's new spouse turns out to be another bride!

Discover everything you need to know about your life in 2019: where you will experience change and liberation, fate, and karmic lessons; where you will flourish and grow; when the spotlight will be focused on each area of your life throughout the year. Described in a clear and meaningful way, without using astrological jargon, this guide includes monthly New Moon alerts, best times to start new plans and projects, and when to reconsider and reevaluate.

Do the bright prospects of biotech justify tampering with mechanisms far from being understood? Will the biotech revolution cast a dark shadow over the first half of the 21st century as nuclear technology did over the last century? The astonishing advances in the field of microbiology now offer new remedies for many of mankind's most illusive and devastating diseases and even many genetic defects. However, these promises are not without a potential dark side.

Do you seek truth? Have you ever questioned what you have been taught? World-renowned human and animal rights activist Kyle Ferguson was living in a bubble...until he saw something that forced him to question everything he had believed. In The Christian Bubble, you will discover: The greatest inventors in our history had religious fear and how they overcame it. How to break free from fear, think for yourself, and see how to truly love other beings. The shocking truth about Mother Teresa and her organization, The Missionaries of Charity.

In The Strange Case of Dr. T. Lobsang Rampa, new-age guru Dana Howard discusses the many reasons T. Lobsang Rampa, the world's most famous "walk in," is so special. A must-have for Rampa devotees around the globe.