Points of interest* Presents a unique outlook on the Middle East* Relevant to current events in the world* Useful for the study of religion, politics, and other fields
The first intensive, close-up investigation of the practice and teaching of religion at American colleges and universities, Religion on Campus is an indispensable resource for all who want to understand what religion really means to today's undergr
First published in 1970, The Sociological Study of Religion distinguishes the sociological from the philosophical or theological approach to religion. It reviews the major theories relating to religious practice to social structure and analyzes the social functions of religion. The contributions of Durkheim, Marx, Freud, Troeltsch and Weber are examined from this point of view, also the contribution of social anthropology, and the studies of religion in industrial societies. This book is a must read for students of sociology and religion.
Evangelist Betty Mathurin-Promise a Preacher, Teacher, visionary, whose background is laced with a crisp Southern style and sound doctrines that edifies praise, worship and TRUTH. She is an Afro-American writer, who has attended various schools; including Deliverance Evangelistic Institute, Eastern--Manhattan Theological Seminary, as well as, Schools of academic: Tuskegee Institute, Essex County College, New York School of Interior Design, Alpha Train Medical School, and Rutgers' University. She is an enthusiastic writer with a true heart for acquiring an accurate understanding of rightly dividing the Word, in that, she will teach and write effectively. She encourages the development of a privileged relationship with the Eternal-Yahweh. Her sincere desire is to equip others to distinguish the mode of the messages they receive in Church, by grasping the essence of Truth that has been extracted from the gospel. She is the author of "Holy Spirit and Fire," which is currently being revised. She is also the author of Soldiers for God," also in the works. She is pleased to offer God's Word, precept upon precept. Here a little, there a little," in an attempt to offer a well rounded understanding to both complex and fundamental minded readers. She is a firm advocate that Believers are to search the Scriptures for themselves and acquaint themselves with the Truth, which will extinguish much erroneous teachings. She is the proud mother of fourEdward P. Mathurin and Lorraine P. Hunt; and in loving memory of her deceased children: Eugene and Regina. She is the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren, and three-great-grand's. Four [Regina's children] of who has been reared by her since her daughterRegina Promise-Perez expired in 1995: Luis, Cortland, Gary, and John Perez. She also has four other lovely grand's: William, Anthony, and Michael Hunt and Shaheedah Miles-Promise.
The purpose of this book is to answer questions for someone who is a believer or a non believer. It will give the reader an understanding of the three persons of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. As a person reads, he will begin to understand the reason for intelligent life or the existence of the human race. He will know where he came from or where he is going, which will be determined by the choices he makes. It gives an account of man, his relationship with God before he fell, and his new relationship after being “born again.” It unmasks the devil and teaches Christians how to live a victorious life.
Love is the ultimate test of the Christian faith. Christians show their love to God by loving one another.Love is the first act of a renewed heart. Those who have love in their hearts have fellowship with God. But where there is no love there is no fellowship.The proof of the love of a Christian is in their walk, this love is genuine and not subject to change. This is love as they walk in obedience of the commandments of God.Continuing in the Christian life is necessary evidence of genuine faith. God has predestined some people to become a part of His family as a result of their response to the gospel call: The gospel call is general and external and often rejected. The gospel call comes from human speech it is offered to all people.
As regards both academic historians and popular understandings since the rise of the Religious Right in the 1980s, analysis of American fundamentalism has neglected a large body of literature about gender roles and social conventions. Betty A. DeBerg's groundbreaking study fills that important gap, analyzing the roots and character of fundamentalism in light of rapid changes and severe disruptions in gender-role ideology and actual social behavior in America between 1880 and 1930. Unlike interpreters such as George Marsden -- who has seen the contemporary Religious Right's concerns over feminism, abortion, and the breakdown of the family as recent developments -- DeBerg convincingly argues that these concerns were central in the "first wave of American fundamentalism."--Back cover.
2017 Wilbur Non-Fiction Award Recipient Winner of the 2018 Author's Award in scholarly non-fiction, presented by the New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance Winner, 2020 Kornitzer Book Prize, given by Drew University Examines the oft overlooked role of non-elite black women in the growth of northern suburbs and American Protestantism in the first half of the twentieth century When a domestic servant named Violet Johnson moved to the affluent white suburb of Summit, New Jersey in 1897, she became one of just barely a hundred black residents in the town of six thousand. In this avowedly liberal Protestant community, the very definition of “the suburbs” depended on observance of unmarked and fluctuating race and class barriers. But Johnson did not intend to accept the status quo. Establishing a Baptist church a year later, a seemingly moderate act that would have implications far beyond weekly worship, Johnson challenged assumptions of gender and race, advocating for a politics of civic righteousness that would grant African Americans an equal place in a Christian nation. Johnson’s story is powerful, but she was just one among the many working-class activists integral to the budding days of the civil rights movement. Focusing on the strategies and organizational models church women employed in the fight for social justice, Adams tracks the intersections of politics and religion, race and gender, and place and space in a New York City suburb, a local example that offers new insights on northern racial oppression and civil rights protest. As this book makes clear, religion made a key difference in the lives and activism of ordinary black women who lived, worked, and worshiped on the margin during this tumultuous time.
Consider the worshipful lyrics of "Holy, Holy, Holy"; the comforting assurance of "His Eye Is On the Sparrow"; the trusting submission of "Have Thine Own Way, Lord"; the bold declaration made by "O for a Thousand Tongues." They are some of our greatest hymns--and some of the most powerful words in Christendom. Lyrics that help us grasp the reality of faith, set to beautiful music that speaks to our hearts. The stories behind the hymns are powerful as well. In this book the authors have detailed the intriguing and often tragic circumstances from which many of our best-loved hymns came. They are stories about the private struggles and personal triumphs these men and women hymn writers experienced--stories that give their already-meaningful songs added significance. Great Christian Hymn Writers is a wonderful resource for worship services, devotional talks, and home schools, as well as for use in your private devotions. And it's worthwhile reading for anyone who's interested in learning where these hymns came from and how it is that they continue to affect us so much.
“It’s Time To Grow Up - The Danger of Being a Baby Christian” is about her life as a baby Christian. She was past fifty years old when she realized who she was in Christ! It was only after taking a discipleship class called “Masterlife” that she became aware of what was missing in her life. She didn’t know the person of the Holy Spirit! Before this study, she had always had difficulty with the meaning of the word sanctification; and she was teaching a women’s Sunday school class! She shares in this story what she had in common with the woman at the well, and how God dramatically changed her life.
There are times we may wonder if our faith is enough. However, I found out that without my faith, my journey with cancer would have been so much more difficult. And to see how God worked during my journey was awesome, and my faith grew to greater heights. I suddenly realized that my story could help someone else who may be struggling with their faith or with their own journey. At the end of the day, I came to realize that God is always there for me and all those who believe in His name, Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to see how God is answering prayers even before we can say them. He knows our every need. The journey was not easy; there were times I couldn’t eat or could hardly get out of bed. I came to dread each week I had to go for treatment. I also knew that God would see me through. It took some time for me to recover from the emotional and physical scars of my cancer treatment. Trying to put my journey in writing was bittersweet. Reliving each day of my treatment was painful, and at the same time, I was overwhelmed with joy of God’s goodness and mercy. God had delivered me from cancer and brought me through one of the most difficult times of my life.
The purpose of this book is to let you know that God loves you. He gave us His only son, Jesus Christ, who died at Calvary so that we could live forever. This book was written to evoke the following questions: (1) Where will you spend eternity when you die? (2) Are you living your life preparing for eternity? (3) What will you give in exchange for your soul? Time is running out. Pray and accept Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life. The greatest miracle is salvation.
In this personal memoir, a former evangelical Christian shares her journey away from her confining faith toward a happier, healthier, nonreligious life. Betty Brogaard was raised to be a good Christian. By the time she was twenty years old, she had joined a fundamentalist church. She even met and married a young man who became a minister in the congregation. However, the more she came to understand Christianity from within, the more she found herself asking questions instead of finding answers. In The Homemade Atheists, Betty shares her fascinating journey from the mental slavery of religion to the happiness she found in freethought. Along the way and without malice, she offers questions that challenge you to analyze your own beliefs—exactly as she did over her years-long journey. Her transformation provides a wealth of insight is for anyone seeking a path to a nonreligious way of life.
The book is about Midwifery assistance, principally a home or birth center setting, but also in a hospital. The focus is on spiritual preparation for mothers and fathers, as well as conducting birth in a spiritual atmosphere during and following delivery. Contains nutritional advice for pregnant women as well as post-partum for mother and baby. Contains breastfeeding tips and advice. All anatomical and medical details are given, including necessary midwifery supplies, and preparations, both pre and post delivery. Many actual situations are described from the author's many years of experience. A number of first-person testimonials and birth experience descriptions are also given by mothers giving birth naturally, and consciously, with the assistance of a midwife. Includes many Bible quotations and references. Ideal for parents and for midwives seeing a spiritual approach to childbearing.
As number five in a family of seven children, Betty (Elizabeth) was an adventurous and mischievous toddler. An early fascination with fire left her tottering between life and death. Facing a lifetime of medical interventions and adjustments, she soon learned that scars, pain, and loneliness would leave her longing for peace—something that seemed well out of reach. Regrettable choices that included abortion and a broken marriage resulted in a downward spiral of hopelessness, shame, depression, and attempted suicide. Even the fame and potential fortune of her #1 hit on the Country Music charts left her empty and searching. Her dramatic journey to the cross and the naiveté of her newly discovered walk with Jesus will leave you both laughing and crying. Betty’s story is one of God’s amazing redemptive plan that has taken her across the globe, behind prison bars, and into healing, favour, and victory.
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