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Originally published in 1916, this book presents a selection from the Jatakas translated into English.

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This book gives a fascinating and an educative account of the heroics of our esteemed predecessors in the Indian Army since Independence. These stories highlight the valour and character of those who have established themselves as role models for the generations to come. The Book covers a mix of stories covering all theatres which pertain to all Regiments in its scope. Very absorbing and easy to comprehend, the author has lucidly painted the t...

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Outlines the construction, interpretations and understanding of US strategy towards Africa in the early twenty-first century.

She wants to know the truth, but some secrets might be better left alone... Kate Thayer has a good life as a veterinarian, running the family horse farm-until she uncovers an act of unimaginable treachery by those she trusted most and learns that everything she knew about herself was a lie. Her paternal grandmother, the woman who raised her, is behind a number of devastating secrets Kate is compelled to discover. But the deeper she digs, th...

Drawing together Christian, Islamic, and Jewish theologies, this educational resource sponsored by the International Seminar of Religious Education and Values explores the religious perceptions of adolescents using the research techniques of sociology, psychology, and anthropology. Educationalists, teachers, and clergy will benefit from this fresh perspective on the religious diversity, enthusiasm, and misunderstandings among school-age childr...

The author suggests that in learning to understand our preferred pattern of spirituality we not only deepen our understanding of the gospels but also increase our sensitivity to the approaches of others.

This book offers a new and rigorous approach to observational sociology that is grounded in ethnomethodology and conversation analysis. Throughout the authors encourage the reader to explore the social world at first hand, beginning with the immediate family context and then moving out into the public realm and organizational life. Examples of observational analysis are given with reference to topic areas such as family life, education, medic...

Ordinary theology' characterizes the reflective God-talk of the great majority of churchgoers, and others who remain largely untouched by the assumptions, concepts and arguments that academic theology takes for granted. Astley coined the phrase in his innovative study, Ordinary Theology: Looking, Listening and Learning in Theology, arguing that 'speaking statistically ordinary theology is the theology of God's Church'. Exploring Ordinary Theol...

Excerpt from Change of Climate: Considered as a Remedy in Dyspeptic, Pulmonary, and Other Chronic Affections, With an Account of the Most Eligible Places of Residence for Invalids in Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Etc, , At Different Seasons of the Year, An Appendix on the Mineral Springs of The purport of this book is sufficiently explained on the title-page. A prolonged professional engagement, as well as a subsequent residence in Italy, afford...

Excerpt from Change Change is a notable play. It has intrinsic literary value, its dialogue containing much to stamp it as a drama of national significance and of excellent workmanship. In its social philosophy, it is so very extreme in expression that one has perfect right to regard it as a play of to morrow rather than as a drama of to-day. This extreme at titude suggests that the author himself, with his quickened understanding, has broade...

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In the past decade, cathedrals have blossomed as signs of growth for the Anglican Church in England and Wales. They have opened their doors to growing congregations, to widening participation at the major Christian festivals, and to visitors, pilgrims, and tourists on a changing quest for religious experience and for spiritual fulfilment. In this thought-provoking volume Leslie J. Francis' research group presents ten focused empirical studies...

In this book, theologians reflect on sociological methods, explore social theories of the human agent, and offer a theological transformation of sociology. Spanning such developments as local, non-stipendiary ministries, the identification of the roots of church growth, and giving voice to gay and lesbian Christians, this collection of innovative essays provides a fascinating and important dialogue on how the seemingly disparate fields of soci...

By reviewing a case study of the West African state of Sierra Leone, potential lessons for other parts of the world can be gained. This title critically assesses the role and contribution of the international community to state reconstruction and post-war peacebuilding and evaluates what happens when war ends.

Originally published as Personality, Type and Scripture: Exploring Mark's Gospel, this acclaimed book is now republished in a revised and expanded form.Each cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary is based on one of the synoptic gospels, interspersed throughout are also readings from the fourth gospel. In the original edition of this book, only the readings from St. Mark were covered. In this new expanded edition the authors now include a guide...

The Pauline Parallels has been redesigned and revised in order to provide an improved practical tool for students seeking to understand the Pauline corpus of letters. In his letters, Paul echoes the structure of the common letter, he employs rhetorical devices, and he often repeats themes and images. The Pauline Parallels provides a ready, efficient, comprehensive way to study the letters structurally, formally, and thematically by gathering r...

The essays brought together here present a broad assessment of the serious issues facing rural life and the rural church today. The authors are drawn from the Anglican, Baptist, Methodist and Pentecostal Churches. The essays explore a wide range of biblical, theological, sociological, and historical concerns and topics.

Excerpt from The Encyclopedia of Death and Life in the Spirit-World, Vol. 1The myths Of the origin of death are indeed numerous, and many of them are regarded as sacred, even in this nine teenth century. Christians, if they desire to thoroughly un derstand the mysteries of Divine Providence, have recourse to the Bible, considering it in all respects as infallible authority. Its statements, however, with reference to the introduction of sin int...