Interpreting the Spirit of Assisi Challenges to Interfaith Dialogue in a Pluralistic World Edited by Maria Diemling and Thomas J. Herbst Pope John Paul II convened the Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi on 27 October 1986. It brought together believers from Christian denominations and representatives from many other religions to pray for peace. Some regard it as one of the most important religious events of modern times. This book presents the proceedings of a conference held in Canterbury commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Popes ground-breaking initiative. The contributions reflect on the legacy of this meeting and appraise its significance, explore the radically changed religious landscape since 9/11 and engage with interfaith encounters from historical perspectives. The first part of the book examines the Assisi meeting within the ecclesiological context following the Second Vatican Council. In the second part, scholars offer historical perspectives on interfaith engagement from a specifically Franciscan point of view. Part three looks at theological challenges in interfaith dialogue both from contemporary and historical perspectives. Reflecting John Paul IIs invocation to Pray for Peace, the final part of the book deals with prayer and spirituality.The volume includes contributions by Gavin D Costa, Christopher Dyczek OFM, Martin R. Ganeri OP, Thomas J.Herbst OFM, John Hind, Kevin McDonald, Seamus Mulholland OFM, Ralph Norman, Marc Saperstein, Reza Shah-Kazemi, Bridget Tighe FMDM, Monica Tobon and Jeremy Worthen. Maria Diemling (Dr. Phil. University of Vienna) is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University.Thomas J. Herbst OFM (D.Phil. Oxford University) is Senior Lecturer in Systematic Theology and Church History and Course Director of the BA/MA Theology at the Franciscan International Study Center.
The Patient-Centered Clinical Method (PCCM) has been a core tenet of the practice and teaching of medicine since the first edition of Patient-Centered Medicine - Transforming the Clinical Method was published in 1995. This timely fourth edition continues to define the principles underpinning the patient-centered clinical method using four major components, clarifying its evolution and consequent development, and it brings the reader fully up to date. It reinforces the relevance of the method in the current much-changed realities of health care in a world where virtual care will remain common, dependence on technology is rising, and societal changes away from compassion, equity, and relationships toward confrontation, inequity, and self-absorption. Fully revised by its highly experienced author team ensuring wide interest and written for those practising now and for the practitioners of the future, this new edition will be welcomed by a wide international audience comprising all health professionals from medicine, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other fields.
Bone Marrow Pathology has been extensively revised to reflect the significant advances which have occurred in the application of cytogenetics and in particular, molecular genetics in the diagnosis, classification and understanding of haematological disorders. This comprehensive book not only provides information on all common disease entities, but also covers rare disorders in which bone marrow examination is useful. It is designed as a practical resource with "problems and pitfalls" highlighted throughout to aid laboratory diagnosis.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.