If you have some interest in the story of the Christian church through the ages but have not tackled any of the large, comprehensive volumes that seem daunting, this is a starting point. It provides a brief introduction to over a hundred topics, from Adam to Zionism. The author provides a vivid glimpse of the great movers in church history and of the movements that have created the church as it is today.
This collection of prayers is intended to help anyone who is leading worship in groups or congregations. It covers a wide variety of themes and can be used in different modes or responses. The author has a long ecumenical experience, so these prayers may suit worship in diverse traditions. They are written in a style that is easy to use, and they reflect current life concerns.
We follow Niki, a deacon of the Orthodox church in Moscow, as he becomes the messenger between the Vatican and the patriarch, as the two great branches of the church begin a search for reconciliation. The powers of the Kremlin resist such a new alliance and work to derail the process. But the reforming pope presses on and meets disaster. Niki has to leave Russia and follows his new lover to Britain, to marriage and academic life. A surprising archaeological discovery in Italy brings the heads of the churches together. The story takes us to Rome, Moscow, Geneva, Milan, the Crimea, and York and brings us reflections on church politics, the ecumenical movement, and how costly it is to cross the bridges between communities.
This collection of essays brings together recent work by Bernard Thorogood on a variety of theological themes. My Quiet Time is a monthly cycle of private prayer and readings. From the Beginning offers interpretations for today from Genesis and Exodus. Your Kingdom Come here and now reflects current longings for action that serves the prayer. A short piece, We Believe suggests how we need to rethink some of the phrases in the Nicene Creed. The Always God looks at the Gospel event as revelation of what is always the reality. In 25 Significant Events the author notes in a lighter vein the historical highlights in a long life; and in My Top Fifty he tells us of his favourite books.
After 60 years in Christian ministry, Bernard Thorogood reports on significant meetings, travels, and issues met along the way. Beginning his ministry in the islands of the South Pacific at the end of the colonial period, he describes Polynesia before the tourist rush as a paradise with deep scars. Called to take responsibility for the world work of the mission society, he needed to meet other parts of the world church in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Here Bernard Thorogood faces some key issues for Christian mission today. The third part of his ministry was in the United Reformed Church in Britain, involving much ecumenical activity, as the movement for unity shifted from the central organs of the churches to the congregations. Thorogood also tells of personal joys and heartaches. From Sussex to Polynesia, from London to Sydney, this is a spiritual as well as a global journey.
A new administrator arrives at a Polynesian island in the South Pacific with the instruction to prepare the way for self-government. The traditional authority of the chiefs and the moral authority of the church are also due to face big changes. Life may look idyllic, but many of the great issues of world politicseconomic dependence, religious fanaticism, migration, great power rivalryare reflected in the little island communities. There is danger as a spiritual revival approaches physical violence, and a fresh young politician, George Avatea, leads the rush towards self-government. The experienced missionary and his wife find themselves out of tune with the local church, and the chief discovers that he is sidelined in the new democracy. But there is resilience in the people and strong family ties to hold them together. The administrator comes through without any bad marks but leaves behind a very personal legacy. This novel is set in the actual Cook Islands and other places in Polynesia, but the events and the people of the story are entirely fictional and do not represent the actual history.
Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology is unique in offering easy-to-understand explanations of all three of these complex topics in the one book.This popular textbook is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of these subjects to support their study and future clinical careers. Learning is made easy with clear diagrams, photographs and explanations.Now in its sixth edition, the book has been fully updated to incorporate latest developments in the field. It provides full coverage of topics including tooth morphology, functional anatomy, oro-dental histology, craniofacial and oral development and clinical considerations.Key Features: - Over 1,000 images including schematic artworks, radiological images, electron-micrographs, cadaveric and clinical photographs and memory maps – all specially selected to make learning and recall as easy as possible - Numerous clinical case histories help relate the basic science to clinical practice - Includes comprehensive coverage of the soft tissues of the oral region and skeletal structures of the head, including vasculature and innervation - Includes information on mastication, swallowing, speech, radiology and archaeological applications of tooth structure - Addresses physical, chemical and structural properties of the tooth (enamel, dentine, pulp and cementum) and of the periodontium and oral mucosa - Explores bone structure and remodelling – including potential bone atrophy following tooth extraction, its relevance to orthodontic treatment and implantology, trauma and malignancy - Images and text have been considered in terms of human diversity - Online self-assessment quizzes supports learning and exam preparation - Online bibliography for each topic provides options for further reading - An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud - New chapter on reparative and regenerative dentistry - Memory maps to support learning
Dave Marsh has been an editor and columnist at Creem and Rolling Stone. His books include Born to Run, Behind Blue Eyes: The Story of the Who, Glory Days, and Louie Louie. This virtual Methusaleh of rock critics currently serves as a music critic at Playboy and as editor of Rock and Rap Confidential.
From Hank Aaron to King Zog, Mao Tse-Tung to Madonna, Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes features more than 2,000 people from around the world, past and present, in all fields. These short anecdotes provide remarkable insight into the human character. Ranging from the humorous to the tearful, they span classical history, recent politics, modern science and the arts. Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes is a gold mine for anyone who gives speeches, is doing research, or simply likes to browse. As an informal tour of history and human nature at its most entertaining & instructive, this is sure to be a perennial favorite for years to come.
The New World of Health Promotion: New Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation uses the concepts of epidemiology and collaboration to define the real causes of chronic diseases. The book provides practitioners and students with a methodology to develop cost-effective programs to better inform the population of how to prevent these diseases and their expensive complications. Health care workers and health educators will find that this essential text provides them with the necessary skills to develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
After 60 years in Christian ministry, Bernard Thorogood reports on significant meetings, travels, and issues met along the way. Beginning his ministry in the islands of the South Pacific at the end of the colonial period, he describes Polynesia before the tourist rush as a paradise with deep scars. Called to take responsibility for the world work of the mission society, he needed to meet other parts of the world church in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Here Bernard Thorogood faces some key issues for Christian mission today. The third part of his ministry was in the United Reformed Church in Britain, involving much ecumenical activity, as the movement for unity shifted from the central organs of the churches to the congregations. Thorogood also tells of personal joys and heartaches. From Sussex to Polynesia, from London to Sydney, this is a spiritual as well as a global journey.
This collection of prayers is intended to help anyone who is leading worship in groups or congregations. It covers a wide variety of themes and can be used in different modes or responses. The author has a long ecumenical experience, so these prayers may suit worship in diverse traditions. They are written in a style that is easy to use, and they reflect current life concerns.
If you have some interest in the story of the Christian church through the ages but have not tackled any of the large, comprehensive volumes that seem daunting, this is a starting point. It provides a brief introduction to over a hundred topics, from Adam to Zionism. The author provides a vivid glimpse of the great movers in church history and of the movements that have created the church as it is today.
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