Download or read book How to Think About God written by Mortimer J. Adler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1991-07-16 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Adler extends and modernizes the argument for the existence of God developed by Aristotle and Aquinas without relying on faith, mysticism, or science. Instead, he uses a rationalist argument to lead the reader to a point where he or she can see that the existence of God is not necessarily dependent upon a suspension of disbelief. Lightning Print On Demand Title

Download or read book The Thinker s Guide to God written by Peter Vardy and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The attempt to define what we mean by God, and indeed goodness, has been the central preoccupation of Western religion and philosophy.

Download or read book Mind Your Faith written by David A. Horner and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2011-09-12 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For young Christians about to embark on the collegiate experience, David Horner provides a guide to thinking as a Christian. Carefully exploring how ideas work, he gives students essential tools for thinking critically, contextually and coherently, unpacking worldviews and discerning truth.

Download or read book Thinking God written by Alan Brill and published by KTAV Publishing House, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is the first study in any language of the thought and writings of Rabbi Zadok HaKohen of Lublin (1823-1900), who created a blend of ecstatic Hasidism and intellectual Talmud study. With extensive citations of his writings, it will be an entry point to his thought for many American readers. To illuminate R. Zadok's innovative spiritual path, in which one attains mystical experience through intellectual study of Torah, Brill explores the realm of spiritual psychology with particular attention to individual growth, sin, determinism, and pluralism. He shows that R. Zadok's thought combined mystical, Aristotelian, and psychological elements. This work also sheds important light on Lithuanian talmudic intellectualism and Polish Hasidism. It is the first book to present a critical, analytical portrait of hasidic theology. Particular attention is paid to R. Zadok's teacher, Rabbi Mordekhai Leiner of Izbica, whose individualistic philosophy undergirds R. Zadok's teachings on the subject of free will. Finally, this superb study addresses the question of how a Jewish thinker in a traditional milieu was able to derive a theology with many elements we would consider modern, even though he was largely insulated from and, in theory, opposed to contemporary Western, non-religious thinkers. Published in association with Yeshiva University Press

Download or read book Covenantal Thinking written by Paul E. Nahme and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The philosophy and theology of David Novak, one of the most prominent and creative contemporary Jewish thinkers, grapples with Judaism, Christian theology, the tradition of natural law, and the Western philosophical canon. Never shying away from contested ethical and religious themes, Novak’s original insights and intellectual spirit have spanned voluminous publications and inspired Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thinkers to engage concepts such as religious liberty, covenantal morality, and the importance of theological reasoning. Written primarily by scholars in the field of Jewish thought, Covenantal Thinking is a collection of essays dedicated to Novak’s work. The book examines topics such as election, natural law, Jewish political thought, Zionism, and the relation between reason and revelation. This collection is unique because it includes Novak’s replies to his critics, including his clarifications of his philosophical and theological positions. Offering a vital contribution to contemporary Jewish thought, Covenantal Thinking illuminates Novak’s contributions as a scholar who trained, conversed with, and inspired the next generation of philosophical theologians.

Download or read book Pantheism and the Value of Life written by William Spence Urquhart and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The God s Honest Truth written by Laird S. Ballard and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever wanted to believe in God, in the face of so much that would say He doesn’t exist, this is the book for you. On the scientific level, The God’s Honest Truth is just that, a book of truth, discussing what scientific proof is, as opposed to what is mere science fiction; regarding universal beginnings. It deals with issues of six-day creationism, offers evidence for a worldwide flood, and denounces evolution for what it is. On a theological level, it is a primer for contemporary biblical thinking, teaching believers what the Bible says on the important issues of life. It discusses why evil exists in the face of an all-loving God and whether the fate of sinful man will be perpetual torture in the fires of hell. Lastly, it walks readers through such historical subjects as Christian participation in warfare, slavery, and speaks to the more current issues of abortion and gay rights. Based strictly on biblical doctrines, when rendering decisions, it is meant as a guide through the ever-changing customs and conceived morality of life on planet Earth.

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Download or read book Catholic Theology of Marriage in the Era of HIV and AIDS written by Emily Reimer-Barry and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage for Life begins by listening to the lived experiences of Catholic, married, HIV-positive women, in order to better understand their struggles. The eight women interviewed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, shared their stories of marriage, of family life, of church involvement, and of living with HIV. Their candid reflections offer a fresh and grounded perspective on the challenges of living with HIV in a US context. After listening to and learning from these women’s experiences, Reimer-Barry constructs a theology of Christian marriage that is life-giving in a world with AIDS. While Catholic teachings have developed and now affirm the equal dignity of women and men, troubling legacies of women’s subordination remain embedded in liturgical practices and theological texts. Arguing that self-care is an indispensable component of a healthy marriage, Reimer-Barry constructs a life-affirming theology of marriage that is sensitive to the struggles of her collaborators. She argues that marriage for life must promote the full flourishing of both partners, respect wives as equal partners with their husbands, and offer a coherent and empowering sexual ethic. Building on the wisdom of her collaborators’ lived experiences, Reimer-Barry examines the need for a more adequate Catholic response to HIV and AIDS, arguing that church communities should promote comprehensive sexual education, affirm both abstinence and condom use for HIV prevention, and actively work to reduce stigmatizing behaviors within church communities. She also unpacks the implications of marriage for life for Catholic liturgical practice, marriage preparation programs, sexual education programs, and family ministries. Modeling her method on what Pope Francis calls the “art of accompaniment,” Reimer-Barry argues that Catholic theology of marriage must be renewed and updated so that all can plainly understand that marriage is for life.

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Download or read book The Power in Thinking God s Way written by Judy Golightly and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Bible Study Christian's can have thinking that literally handicaps them in the race of life. Thinking dominated by self-defeating thoughts of worry, fear, anxiety will impair us from becoming all that God created us to become. The Power in Thinking God's Way is a 9-week inductive in-depth Bible study, designed to help Christians overcome negative thinking and destructive mindsets that keep them from living a life of victory that the Lord intended for them to have. Judy teaches important principles of the renewing of our mind and how to develop the discipline of choosing daily to exchange old fleshly and worldly thoughts for God's thoughts, His Word. If you are looking for a Bible study that will lead you to a life of power, peace, and purpose, this is the study for you. "ƒ What People Are Saying about The Power in Thinking God's Way The Power in Thinking God's Way by Judy Golightly is one of the finest works in this area I have ever read. I recommend it to all Christians. It is one of the timeliest subjects for our culture. It is destined to be as good as other major works by outstanding teachers today. ""Dr. George H. Harris Castle Hills First Baptist Church I have been a worried and anxiety-ridden person since childhood. This is the first Bible study I have taken that specifically targeted this and showed me through the Word how to be an overcomer. Excellent, thought provoking, one of the most wonderful Bible studies I have ever done. I see the power of God at work in this study. It really has changed my thinking. This study has helped me to change my thinking more frequently from worry, freeing me to live in peace and have more joy. Thank you for pointing me to the truth. Learn How to: - Develop a Spirit-filled, faith-filled thought life - Overcome negative and destructive thought patterns - Break free from thinking that keeps you bound to the past - Experience freedom from believing the lies of the devil - Live free from worry and anxious thoughts - Rise above life's circumstances through putting on the mind of Christ - You will learn how to overcome any thinking that opposes Gods best for your life and keeps you from living up to your fullest spiritual potential in the Lord Course of Study - Nine-week inductive Bible study - Daily homework/assignments - 60-90 minute weekly discussion - Small group leader guide included Visit us at www.judygolightly.com Follow us on facebook! Click Here! Follow us on pinterest! Click Here! Follow us on Youtube! Click Here! Follow us on Instagram! Click Here!

Download or read book The Reform Advocate written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Living the Justice of the Triune God written by David N. Power and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking book is distinctive for the explicit attention it gives to the communal, intersubjective, cultural, and linguistic embodiment of the workings of God in the world. It emphasizes not simply acting justly but living with, in, and from the justice of the triune God by which we are justified. Finally, it offers an important sacramental and liturgical grounding to the Christian understanding of both justice and the triune God. David N. Power and Michael Downey make clear to contemporary believers why a spiritual and sacramental life that is ordered by its trinitarian orientation must include the desire for justice. In short, it is an ethic of social justice that springs from contemplation of the Divine Trinity in the world.

Download or read book Thinking about the Torah written by Kenneth Seeskin and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible is an enduring source of inspiration for the human heart and mind, and readers of Thinking about the Torah will be rewarded with an enhanced understanding of this great work's deeper meanings. Drawing on Western philosophy and particularly Jewish philosophy, Kenneth Seeskin delves into ten core biblical verses and the powerful ideas that emerge from them. He speaks to readers on every page and invites conversation about topics central to human existence: how finite beings can relate to the infinite, what love is, the role of ethics in religion, and the meaning of holiness. Seeskin raises questions we all ask and responds to them with curiosity and compassion, weaving into his own perceptive commentary insights from great Jewish thinkers such as Maimonides, Spinoza, Buber, Rosenzweig, and Levinas, as well as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Luther, Kant, and Kierkegaard. The Bible is concerned with how we think as well as how we follow the commandments, rituals, and customs. Seeskin inspires us to read the Torah with an open mind and think about the lessons it teaches us.

Download or read book Thinking About God written by Gregory E. Ganssle and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-06-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is God like? What can God do? What can God know? How does God communicate? Philosopher Gregory E. Ganssle appeals to philosophy for some answers to these questions in this introduction to thinking clearly and carefully about God.

Download or read book Jonathan Edwards Confronts the Gods written by Gerald Robert McDermott and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has long been thought that Edwards's polemical arguements were aimed against Arminianism -- a doctrine that denied the Calvinist idea of predestination. In this book, Gerald McDermott shows that Edwards's real target was a larger and more influential one, namely deism -- the belief in a creator God who does not intervene in His Creation. To Edwards's mind, deism was the logical conclusion of most, if not all, schemes of divinity that appropriated Enlightenment tenets. McDermott argues that Edwards was an inclusivist who came to realize that salvation was open to peoples beyond the hearing of the Christian gospel.

Download or read book God controlled Thinking eBook written by Stephan Joubert and published by Christian Art Publishers. This book was released on 2005-03-24 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritual dreams and goals are often shattered by personal failures and shortcomings. Obedience to God’s way often seems to be in vain as old patterns of behavior dominate lifestyles. All because, while hearts are renewed, minds very often don’t follow suit. In this practical and interesting book, readers will discover how to let God guide and direct their thoughts. Stephan Joubert presents a biblical view of how the mind works and what it really means to let God renew the mind. Readers will find that the key to following in the footsteps of the great heroes of the Bible lies in thinking God’s way. God has not kept the secret to a renewed life hidden. It’s all in the Bible. Readers will find that the way to spiritual maturity is through learning to give their thoughts to God and to adjust their way of thinking to correspond with His view of life. GOD-CONTROLLED THINKING will help readers to experience new dimensions of spiritual living through surrendering their minds to God. It is possible to live an abundant and victorious life.