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This collection of essays has been written in honor of one who has exemplified a faithful journey of seeking to become like Jesus Christ through service and scholarship. Rev. Floyd Timothy Cunningham has had a distinguished 40-year career at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary serving in many capacities. He is known both for his scholarship and spirituality, which exude gentleness, generosity, and Chrlstlikeness. His enduring concern as...

Many readers may agree with Peter in his second epistle, that Paul's letters are "hard to understand" and easily distort (3:15-16, NIV). But as David Ackerman in this latest Reading and Interpreting the Bible volume expertly shows, a proper approach to interpretation will yield rich rewards. Ackerman introduces readers to the social world of Paul, his life, and his mission. The reader learns about competing religions, the structure of ancient ...

A Meteor of Intelligent Substance" "Something was Missing in our Culture, and Here It Is" In a short time since its launch, Liberties - A Journal of Culture and Politics, a quarterly, has become essential reading for those engaged in the cultural and political issues and causes of our time. The writers in Liberties offer deep experience from across borders, national identities, political affiliations and artistic achievements. As the intro...

This introduction to writings that examine the concept of human well-being in ways that can help set goals for economic activity brings together summaries of literature in the field that consider issues of individual and social welfare, national development, consumption and equity.

Although Paul used language similar to the religions and cultures of his time, he had a unique understanding of the "mystery" of God. The once-hidden plan of God was revealed and fulfilled in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Saul of Tarsus experienced a fundamental change when he encountered the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. This vision gave him new direction and purpose and profoundly changed his understanding of God's plan for humanit...

Although Paul used language similar to the religions and cultures of his time, he had a unique understanding of the "mystery" of God. The once-hidden plan of God was revealed and fulfilled in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Saul of Tarsus experienced a fundamental change when he encountered the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. This vision gave him new direction and purpose and profoundly changed his understanding of God's plan for humanit...

This book contains over 101 bar tricks, riddles, jokes and stories. Amaze your friends with tricks, puzzle them with riddles, astonish them with trivia and punish them with bad bar jokes.

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Beyond the Lectionary offers experiences of scripture that will surprise, enlighten, provoke and challenge. ,

By a vote of 61 to 38, the Senate joined the House in declaring that "Congress approves...the North American Free Trade Agreement." Whatever happened to the Treaty Clause? Bruce Ackerman and David Glove tell the story of the Treaty Clause's displacement in the twentieth century by a modern procedure in which the House joins the Senate in the process of consideration, but simple majorities in both Houses suffice to commit the nation. So, is NAF...

Encouragement, practical advice and survival strategies to help you to fight back against life-changing illness, reclaim your life, live well and serve effectively. As Emily's lovely gentle humour is enlivened by David McNeill's brilliant cartoons, you will find fresh ways to view your situation and be cheered to learn you are not alone.

From the fall of 1980 to the present the Supreme Court has handed down over 60 decisions on the issues of church and state -- more than in any previous comparable period. In many of its decisions the Court has been sharply split, with the Justices vigorously arguing their various viewpoints. But the changes in the Court's composition have had a demonstrable effect: The Court has substantially narrowed the scope of the free exercise clause as a...

The religion clauses of the First Amendment provide that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...." In modern times the Supreme Court has frequently construes these clauses to create, in Thomas Jefferson's oft-quoted metaphor, a "wall of separation between church and state". The Court's decisions have precipitated substantial opposition and, in particularly since the elect...

Description: "The divine mystery, as interpreted by Paul, offers transformation. The believer who identifies with the death and resurrection of Christ by putting to death the old way of life (Rom 6:5-11, Gal 2:20) enters into a new sphere of influence characterized by intimate fellowship with Christ. One who is in this sphere is free from the snare of Adam and the world and is no longer bound by the power of sin and death. The divine mystery ...

Scholars have long debated over the authorship and significance of the Pastoral Epistles-1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. From authorship by Paul himself to authorship by persons unknown writing in the spirit of Paul, the range of scholarly opinion is wide and

The divine mystery, as interpreted by Paul, offers transformation. The believer who identifies with the death and resurrection of Christ by putting to death the old way of life (Rom 6:5-11, Gal 2:20) enters into a new sphere of influence characterized by intimate fellowship with Christ. One who is in this sphere is free from the snare of Adam and the world and is no longer bound by the power of sin and death. The divine mystery also offers a n...

Since children spend a great deal of their productive hours each day in the school setting, the propagation or non-propagation of religious ideas is a legitimate issue. Many parents, especially those located outside the coastal elite states, believe that religious acts belong in schools as a crucial part of child-rearing. This book examines the core questions of what is and what is not permitted regarding prayer and religion in the public scho...

The religion clauses of the First Amendment provide that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." In modern time the Supreme Court has frequently construed these clauses to create, in Thomas Jefferson's oft-quoted metaphor, "a wall of separation between church and state". This volume summarises the doctrinal debates and shifts on the religion clauses that have occurred on...