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Mere Christianity is C.S. Lewis's forceful and accessible doctrine of Christian belief. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books, The Case for Christianity, Christian behavior, and Beyond personality, Mere Christianity brings together what Lewis sees as the fundamental truths of religion
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c2005
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A Pocket Guide to GoodnessFew writers have inspired more readers than author C. S. Lewis -- both through the enchanting volumes of his children's series and through his captivating adult classics such as Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, and numerous others. Drawn from many works, this volume collects dictionary-like entries of Lewis's keenest observations and best advice on how to live a truly good life. From ambition to...
4) It's not what you think: why Christianity is about so much more than going to heaven when you die
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[2015]
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"Jefferson Bethke takes readers on a journey from the creation of the universe in Genesis to the great feast of celebration in Revelation. Reexamining the Bible from the very beginning, he discovers a story far more beautiful and compelling than the one most Christians are telling today. Instead of rescuing us from the world, God wants us to be part of his plan to restore the world. The story of the Bible is, therefore, about becoming more alive and...
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c2003
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The Great Mysteries responds with passion and skill to the growing concerns of spiritual seekers and teachers of the Catholic faith. In radical, refreshing fashion, Greeley explores 12 essential questions of faith and grounds them in human experience. With the skill of a master storyteller and the passion of a deep believer, Greeley contemplates questions at the heart of human life-is there any purpose in my life? Are there any grounds for hope? Why...
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c2010
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"Some books provide us with information about the world, but every once in a while a book appears that enables us to imagine new, more wonderful worlds. [A New Kind of Christianity] is one of these." -Peter Rollins, Ikon
A New Kind of Christianity is Brian D. McLaren's much anticipated follow-up to his breakthrough work of the emergent-church movement, A New Kind of Christian. Named by Time magazine as one of America's top 25 evangelicals, McLaren,...
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1980, c1968
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A repackaged edition of the revered author's anthology featuring hundreds of selections from his writings, organized by the main themes of Christian faith.
C. S. Lewis-the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics-wrote widely on all the main themes of Christian faith:...
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[1996]
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"With practicality, wit, and a seasoned, serious approach to God's word, R. C. Sproul, one of the twentieth century's most respected theologians, offers intelligent answers to these and many other questions about the Chrisitan faith and lifestyle. Now, That's a Good Question is divided into 22 sections, addressing more than 300 questions. It is a valuable, easy-to-use reference tool that belongs in everyone's library."---from back cover.
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c2000
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"Greeley discusses the central themes of Catholic culture: sacrament, salvation, community, festival, hierarchy, erotic desire, and the mother love of God. Ranging widely from Bernini to Scorsese, Greeley's discourse distills these themes from the high arts of Catholic culture and asks: Do these values really influence people's lives? Using international survey data, he shows the counterintuitive ways in which Catholics are defined. He goes on to...
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[2023]
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Theology can be intimidating. Perhaps questions like these have kept you from engaging with it: "What is theology?" "Who does theology?" "What happens if I get something wrong?" Theology can be intimidating. But it doesn't have to be. Whether conversations about theology have felt out of reach, over your head, or irrelevant, consider this book an invitation to the dialogue. The goal of theology is knowing and loving God well. This is a lifelong endeavor,...