Joseph Dan is one of the world's leading authorities on Jewish mysticism. In this superb anthology, Dan not only presents illuminating excerpts from the most important mystical texts, but also delves into the very meaning of mysticism itself. Dan takes readers through the historical development of Jewish mysticism, from late antiquity to the modern period. He explores the Kabbalah, the esoteric tradition that delves into the secrets delivered by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, the emergence of Hasidism, and much more. He presents the great texts, from Hekhalot Rabbati, "The Greater Book of Divine Palaces," set in the temple in Jerusalem; to the apocalyptic vision of Abraham Abulafia in the thirteenth century; to the Zohar, perhaps the best-known volume of all. For each piece, he offers an extended introduction that deftly places the work in the context of its time and its antecedents. "Mysticism is that which cannot be expressed in words, period," Dan writes. In this remarkable volume, he guides us through that seemingly impenetrable barrier to show how the inexpressible has been expressed in some of the most profound and challenging writing in existence.
“My people are being destroyed because they do not know me” (Hosea 4:6 NLT). This inductive Bible study of the Kingdom of God stimulates students to discover for themselves in the Old and New Testaments who God is, the Kingdom of God, and how we must live under his rule.
When the rhythm of the drum changes, the dance must change.The drums of traditional tribal (animistic) cultures pound out the rhythm of fatalism. From God come good and evil, life and death, health and disease. Man cannot change God. We are simply victims of what God decides.God is far away, unapproachable, and inaccessible Spiritual wisdom comes only from the spirits of ancestors or other spiritual powers. Daily life is full of occult practices - sorcery and communication with the dead.All natural beings, living and non-living, are inhabited by spiritual powers. Nature is violent and chaotic, influenced only by magic. Disasters, disease, and death come from the curse of an enemy, living or non-living. In this spiritual and cultural environment, health and development are difficult. Animistic worldview assumptions permeate Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist cultures. They cling tenaciously to the hearts of millions who try to follow Christ but whose beliefs and values remain animistic. The drumbeat must change if the dance is to change. How can we help change the drumbeat? Jesus announced and inaugurated the Kingdom of God, the rule of God over every aspect of life, including the spiritual, social, cultural, and physical realms. He came to transform people and their culture. He commissioned us to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom, to make disciples in all nations, and teach people everything he commanded us. This is our cultural mandate. This thirty-lesson course is primarily about worldview assumptions: how to find out the assumptions of people and discover links between their assumptions and the biblical and scientific ones about life and health. The practical focus is on health-related issues, but the main emphasis is on drumbeats: transforming the animistic rhythm into a biblical and scientific rhythm so that the dance of life will become healthy now and for eternity.
FROM THE BACK COVER:Jack Whiskey has spent his life blending in with the crowd. But everything changes when he discovers that he is an ancient American Indian Trickster god who has forgotten his mythical origins. And then the mythical crap hits the mythical fan when a new brew masterminded by Farmer John, owner of the Olde Eden Brewery and Taphouse, hits the quaint Virginia tourist town of Eden's streets.The beer is called Hoppy Heaven Ale. Its main ingredient: the Water of Life. The gods are never happy when people start attaining Eternal Life like it's nobody's business. And if the Wheel of Birth and Death grows too heavy and is jolted from its axis, Shiva will manifest in the sky as the Cosmic Dancer and two-step existence right out of existence.But the residents of Eden—which include patchrobed Zen monks, fire-bringing fire marshals, and a slew of Tricksters—aren't going down without a brawl. And Jack Whiskey must follow Farmer John to the ancient Greek Underworld—and a confrontation with Hades, King of the Dead—to prevent the stomping out of the universe.
Can we know more about the life of Jesus of Nazareth than what is written in the four gospel accounts? The answer is yes. The Old Testament says much about him. A knowledge of the Jewish culture in the first century adds greatly to our understanding of his life, teachings, and actions. This narrative account of the life of Jesus draws on both the Old Testament background and the first century Jewish culture. The story is told chronologically, showing how the sequence of events influenced his teaching and his strategies. This makes much clearer the conflict between religion and faith, and shows his skillful handling of the dramatic confrontation between him and the religious leaders of the time. It likewise portrays the evidence he set before the people of his identity, evidence that required a decision.
YouTube sensations Dan Howell (danisnotonfire) and Phil Lester (AmazingPhil) were just two awkward guys who shared their lives on the Internet…until now. Dan Howell and Phil Lester, avoiders of human contact and direct sunlight, actually went outside. Traveling around the world on tour, they have collected hundreds of exclusive, intimate, and funny photos, as well as revealing and candid side notes, to show the behind-the-scenes story of their adventure. Fans of Dan and Phil’s #1 New York Times bestseller, The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire, and their more than 10 million YouTube subscribers will love this full-color book featuring never-before-seen photos and stories from Dan and Phil.
American landscape architect, Dan Kiley, has transformed the landscapes of private houses, public institutions and vast urban spaces into magnificent places of natural beauty. Produced with the collaboration of Dan Kiley himself, this monograph considers the man and his oeuvre. Kiley sets out his working practices in an introduction that draws together decades of experience and a deep knowledge of nature. At the heart of the book are his most significant projects, grouped by the themes that have shaped his career. Each project features numerous photographs and plans, special sketches by Kiley, and accompanying texts. A reference section with an illustrated chronology and bibliography round off the book.
The murder of a world-famous physicist raises fears that the Illuminati are operating again after centuries of silence, and religion professor Robert Langdon is called in to assist with the case.
The murder of a world-famous physicist raises fears that the Illuminati are operating again after centuries of silence, and religion professor Robert Langdon is called in to assist with the case.
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to St Petersburg, the ultimate guide to this beautiful city. The full-colour section introduces St Petersburg’s highlights, from world-class ballet and opera at the Mariinskiy Theatre to the gilded mosaics of the Church of the Saviour on the Blood. The guide takes a detailed look at Russian history, literature and cultural life with expert background on everything from the superlative art collection of the Hermitage and the city’s spectacular Imperial palaces to snowmobiling in Karelia. There are plenty of practical tips and information on all the best accommodation, transportation and restaurants and lively reviews of hundreds of shops, bars and clubs. Discover every corner of St. Petersburg with the clearest maps of any guide.
Global Nomad provides fascinating glimpses of Dan Mayur’s peripatetic life. In a lifetime of exploring the globe, he has traveled to over seventy countries visiting some of them multiple times. He is Indian by birth, American by education, and global nomad by choice. “The world is a mirror,” he says, “it reflects you. If you are good, it is good to you.” This book is an entertaining and informative rumination of a few of his selected travels covering parts of India, Australia, Bali, Cambodia, Thailand, Egypt, Greece, Russia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. In the delightful narration of his experiences he creates vivid word pictures in the reader’s mind with his trademark lucid language using sensitivity, wit, humor, and an unmistakable philosophic undertone. Global Nomad will appeal to a wide audience of students, teachers, and travelers, indeed anybody with the slightest curiosity about our beautiful world.
The murder of a world-famous physicist raises fears that the Illuminati are operating again after centuries of silence, and religion professor Robert Langdon is called in to assist with the case.
Trustworthy Scripture commentary together with fifty-two Bible lessons that follow the ISSL Scripture sequence combined with the King James Version of the Bible"--Page 4 of the cover. "Weekly lessons from September 2011 through August 2012; based on the International Sunday School Lesson (ISSL)"--Cover
The Trojan War rages at the foot of Olympos Mons on Mars -- observed and influenced from on high by Zeus and his immortal family -- and twenty-first-century professor Thomas Hockenberry is there to play a role in the insidious private wars of vengeful gods and goddesses. On Earth, a small band of the few remaining humans pursues a lost past and devastating truth -- as four sentient machines depart from Jovian space to investigate, perhaps terminate, the potentially catastrophic emissions emanating from a mountaintop miles above the terraformed surface of the Red Planet.
This newly revised all-encompassing textbook is a guide to the history, beliefs and practice of Judaism. Beginning with the ancient Near Eastern background, it covers early Israelite history, the emergence of classical rabbinic literature and the rise of medieval Judaism in Islamic and Christian lands. It also includes the early modern period and the development of Jewry in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Extracts from primary sources are used throughout to enliven the narrative and provide concrete examples of the rich variety of Jewish civilization. Specially designed to assist learning, Judaism: • Introduces texts and commentaries, including the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic texts, mystical literature, Jewish philosophy and Jewish theology • Provides the skills necessary to understand these step-by-step with the help of a companion website • Explains how to interpret the major events in nearly four thousand years of Jewish history • Supports study with discussion questions on the central historical and religious issues, and includes key reading for each chapter, an extensive glossary and index • Illustrates the development of Judaism, its concepts, observances and culture, with maps, photos, paintings and engravings • Links each chapter to a free companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/cohnsherbok which provides things to think about, things to do and tips for teachers as well as other online resources
In command of the Star Science Settlement located on Erukugu, Captain Christopher Wolf and his crew continues exploring the planet they were originally stranded on. When things happen regarding a local mythical creature known as the black fire horse, he's intrigued. Upon learning that the intelligent animals have heard of it and that it's caused deaths in the past as well as injuring his daughter, he starts wondering if the myth is real and wants it investigated. Meanwhile, his crew start exploring the discovery of a base within the moon, as well as other ancient settlements on the planet and make astonishing discoveries about the past human life on Erukugu. To make matters worse there are several anomalies that started popping up all over the planet and the moon. Does Erukugu still have human life? And what are the anomalies? Is the black fire horse to blame?
Set against the backdrop of beautiful Baroque Rome, Inside Angels & Demons: The Unauthorized Guide to the International Bestseller takes you inside the Vatican to see how the process of conclave and papal selection really works. Readers explore the world of Bernini, master artist of the Baroque era, and the secret meanings behind his symbolism...what really happened in the trial of Galileo...the impact of the Illuminati, the Freemasons, and other secret societies on European and American history...the real state of the art anti-matter technology...the centuries-old debate between science and religion. Millions of readers want to separate fact from fiction. This book teases apart the real and the imagined within the historical labyrinth of conspiracies, cover-ups, messages encoded in famous artworks, secrets societies, and mystical knowledge. Inside Angels & Demons: The Unauthorized Guide to the International Bestseller is must reading for anyone fascinated with Dan Brown’s historical mysteries.
Writing is the soul trying to free itself in silence." A couple trying to survive in the world with what they have but realizing they might not succeed. A boy who discovers himself realizes he cannot go home again, but he still tries. A man decides which path he should choose when confronted with a peculiar proposition. An urban legend comes to life. These stories are inside Two Sides of the Coin. "Slices of Life" stories are just that, glimpses into the lives of strangers. "Alternate Realities" are just that as well, stories that are based on real life but we wish don't resemble real life at all. Two types of stories that show the author's views on life using humor, tragedy, and a little weirdness.
An author, pastor, and counselor reveals the attraction of other religious traditions, equipping Christians with effective tools to reflect the glory of God to those who seek Him. Original.
We strive to do what is best for our family, but there are lots of opinions on how to be a good parent. Truly successful parenting begins with focusing on God and making him the center of all we do. The Once-A-Day Devotional for Nurturing Great Kids helps you to bring God into your parenting by providing 365 daily devotionals written specifically for parents who are seeking to build a stronger relationship with their kids and put God first in their family. These devotionals will inspire you as a parent to embrace the role that God has given you, while equipping you with the tools you need to be a strong Christian role model for your children.
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