Over the last decade there has been a resurgence of writing onthe Trinity, indicating a renewal of ideas and debate concerningthis key element of Christian theology. This introductionchallenges the standard account of a decline and revival inTrinitarian theology, taking into account recent, alternativereadings of the theological tradition by Lewis Ayres and MichelBarnes amongst other scholars. By clearly analysing the scope ofthese new approaches, the authors establish the importance of aconsidered understanding of the Trinity, resisting the notion ofseparating faith and reason and identifying theology's link tospirituality. Their account also eschews the easy stereotypes ofWestern Christianity's supposedly more Unitarian approach asopposed to the more Trinitarian view of the East. Offering anoverview of the main people and themes in Trinitarian theology pastand present, this book thus provides an accessible, comprehensiveguide for students and scholars alike.

Shamans are an integral part of communal religious traditions,professionals who make use of personal supernatural experiences,especially trance, as a resource for the wider community's physicaland spiritual well-being. This Introduction surveys research on thetopic of shamanism around the world, detailing the archaeology andearliest development of shamanic traditions as well as theirscientific 'discovery' in the context of eighteenth and nineteenthcentury colonization in Siberia, the Americas, and Asia. Itexplores the beliefs and rituals typical of shamanic traditions, aswell as the roles of shamans within their communities. It alsosurveys the variety of techniques used by shamans cross-culturally,including music, entheogens, material culture and verbalperformance. The final chapters examine attempts to suppress oreradicate shamanic traditions, the revitalization of shamanism inpostcolonial situations, and the development of new forms ofshamanism within new cultural and social contexts.

The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection and Renewal,10 th Anniversary Edition, is a superb resource for thosewho wish to extend their exploration of the ideas in The Courage toTeach, as individuals or as part of a study group. The Guide has been thoroughly updated and expanded to helpreaders reflect on their teaching and renew their sense ofvocation. The Guide proposes practical ways to create ?safe space?for honest reflection and probing conversation, and offerschapter-by-chapter questions and exercises to explore the manyinsights in The Courage to Teach. The companion DVD brings The Courage to Teach alive through a70-minute interview with Parker J. Palmer, originally recorded as aresource for the Center for Courage Renewal(www.CourageRenewal.org). Palmer reflects on a wide range ofsubjects including the heart of the teacher, the crisis ineducation, diverse ways of knowing, relationships in teaching andlearning, approaches to institutional transformation, and teachersas ?culture heroes.? Discussion

Studies of religious interaction in the fourth century AD have often assumed that the categories of 'pagan', 'Christian' and 'Jew' can be straightforwardly applied, and that we can assess the extent of Christianization in the Graeco-Roman period. In contrast, Dr Sandwell tackles the fundamental question of attitudes to religious identity by exploring how the Christian preacher John Chrysostom and the Graeco-Roman orator Libanius wrote about and understood issues of religious allegiance. By comparing the approaches of these men, who were living and working in Antioch at approximately the same time, she strives to get inside the process of religious interaction in a way not normally possible due to the dominance of Christian sources. In so doing she develops new approaches to the study of Libanius' religion, the impact of John Chrysostom's preaching on his audiences and the importance of religious identity to fourth-century individuals.

Offers a fascinating snapshot of magic throughout various cultures as well as deep sociological and religious insights still very much relevant today.

For the first time in history,many millions of people want nothing to do with God．In the past，individuals went to great lengths to experience a sacred reality that they described as God，Brahman,Nirvana or Dao；indeed religion has been one of the defining characteristics of homo sapiens．But nOW militant atheists preach a gospel of godlessness with the zeal of Christian missionaries in the age of faith and they find a large and eager audience．How has this come about? Karen Armstrong argues that，historically,atheism has rarely been a denial of the sacred itself but instead has nearlv always reiected a particular conception of God．During the modern period，the Christians of the West developed a theology that was radically different from that of the pre—modern age．Tracing the history of faith from the Palaeolithic era tO the present，Armstrong shows that until recently science and religion were not at war with each otheL But science has changed the conversation．The meaning of words suc

Many standard histories of Christianity chronicle theReformation as a single, momentous period in the history of theChurch. According to those accounts, a number of competing groupsof reformers challenged a monolithic and corrupt Roman Catholicismover issues ranging from authority and the role of the priests tothe interpretation of the Eucharist and the use of the Bible inchurch. In this wide-ranging, richly layered and captivating studyof the Reformation, MacCulloch challenges traditionalinterpretations, arguing instead that there were many reformations.Arranging his history in chronological fashion, MacCulloch providesin-depth studies of reform movements in central, northern andsouthern Europe and examines the influences that politics andgeography had on such groups. He challenges common assumptionsabout the relationships between Catholic priests and laity, arguingthat in some cases Protestantism actually took away religiousauthority from laypeople rather than putting it in their hands. Inaddition, h

Here the well-received augmentation of the ScofieldRG study notes and reference system is combined with a modern version of the Bible. The New American Standard Bible is celebrated for accurately communicating the meaning of the original texts to today's readers. It is an excellent guide for those seeking a contemporary English translation with a high degree of fidelity to the Hebrew and Greek of the Bible. The NASB translation is accompanied by a wealth of features that clarify the ideas underlying the Scofield's annotations for modern readers. An abundance of factual information is presented in topical articles, charts, and lists that add depth and richness to study time. In addition, there are enhanced book introductions, accurate in-text maps, authoritative full color maps, and page bottom notes.

This edition combines the renowned ScofieldRG notes and reference system with the New International Version, one of the most popular modern Bible translations. But that's not all: The fruit of Dr. C. I. Scofield's decades of reflection upon the Word of God have been augmented (not revised) to make the ideas underlying the Scofield Study Bible's annotations clearer to modern readers. An abundance of factual information is presented in topical articles, charts, and lists that add depth and richness to study time. Enhanced book introductions, accurate in-text maps, authoritative full color maps, and page bottom notes broaden the context of the reader's understanding. Everything about this edition has been designed to encourage serious Bible study. First-time students and seasoned believers alike will find this volume to be a trustworthy guide to the panorama of God's plan of salvation.

The history of Bible translation within the Catholic Church is characterized by a rich tradition of rendering the Scriptures into the language of the faith community. The CCNT features eight complete Catholic New Testaments that show the full range of expression for this central text of study, worship, prayer, and contemplation. A wide spectrum of people - including new and experienced Bible readers, homilists, and teachers - will gain from having this resource on their bookshelves. The Douay-Rheims, RSVCB, NRSVCB, and NAB are called formal equivalent translations (popularly referred to as "word-for-word" translations). This means that scholars rendered the New Testament's original language into English that is as close as possible to its original wording. The result is a translation that is particularly valuable for careful analysis of the text. Meanwhile, the JB, GNB, NJB, and Christian Community Bible represent the "thought-for-thought" school of Bible translation (technically described as dynamic or funct

Here the well-received augmentation of the ScofieldRG study notes and reference system is combined with a modern version of the Bible. The New American Standard Bible is celebrated for accurately communicating the meaning of the original texts to today's readers. It is an excellent guide for those seeking a contemporary English translation with a high degree of fidelity to the Hebrew and Greek of the Bible. The NASB translation is accompanied by a wealth of features that clarify the ideas underlying the Scofield's annotations for modern readers. An abundance of factual information is presented in topical articles, charts, and lists that add depth and richness to study time. In addition, there are enhanced book introductions, accurate in-text maps, authoritative full color maps, and page bottom notes.

Using more than 1,000 color graphics, maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts to enliven the biblical world, this special edition enlightens readers on the contextual details of every major character and moment. Helpful introductions list the author, date, original audience, and purpose of each book.

After originating in India around the fifth century BC andspreading throughout Asia, Buddhism is now a major world religionattracting more and more followers. This beautifully illustratedtitle - part of a new series celebrating philosophies andcivilizations of the world - explores the enlightened message ofBuddhism, from Theravada and Mahayana, to Tibetan and Zen.

Master the complexities of 3ds Max by working through more than 150 short tutorials under the guidance of 3D expert Kelly Murdock. If you're a beginner, a Quick Start chapter shows you how to create an exciting animation your first day using the software. You'll find extensive detail on the latest features, allowing quick ramp-up for veterans of earlier 3ds versions. In addition, the book includes a 16-page, full-color insert with examples of cutting-edge 3ds Max art as well as a DVD with all the examples in the book, models and textures you can customize, a full-color and searchable PDF of the book.

A scientific opinion is one which there is some reason to believe is true; an unscientific opinion is one which is held for some reason other than its probable truth. –Bertrand Russell --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. xploring the nature and scope of scientific knowledge, the increased power of nature that science affords and the changes in the lives of human beings that result from new forms of science, this is an insightful and accessible work that sees Russell at his very best. 作者简介： Bertrand Russell's many books include his Autobiography (2000) and Sceptical Essays (1998), both available from Routledge.

This systematic introduction to Buddhist ethics is aimed atanyone interested in Buddhism, including students, scholars andgeneral readers. Peter Harvey is the author of the acclaimedIntroduction to Buddhism (Cambridge, 1990), and his new book iswritten in a clear style, assuming no prior knowledge. At the sametime it develops a careful, probing analysis of the nature andpractical dynamics of Buddhist ethics in both its unifying themesand in the particularities of different Buddhist traditions. Thebook applies Buddhist ethics to a range of issues of contemporaryconcern: humanity's relationship with the rest of nature;economics; war and peace; euthanasia; abortion; the status ofwomen; and homosexuality. Professor Harvey draws on texts of themain Buddhist traditions, and on historical and contemporaryaccounts of the behaviour of Buddhists, to describe existingBuddhist ethics, to assess different views within it, and to extendits application into new areas.

One of the most fascinating men of his generation, W.H.R. Rivers was a British doctor and psychiatrist as well as a leading ethnologist. Part of his appeal lay in an extraordinary intellect, mixed with a very real interest in his fellow man.Medicine, Magic and Religion is a prime example of this. In it, Rivers introduced the then revolutionary idea that indigenous practices are indeed rational, when viewed in terms of religious beliefs.

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Buddhisttradition as it has developed in three major cultural areas inAsia, and also developed in the West. It is intended to be atextbook for students of religious and Asian studies respectively,but will also be of interest to those who want a general survey ofBuddhism and its beliefs. Unlike many other general books aboutBuddhism, it not only explores Buddhist beliefs, but also seeks toshow as a set of practices. It thus includes chapters on devotion,ethics, monastic practices and meditation. Such practices arerelated to Buddhist teachings and historical developments.Emphasising as it does the diversity found within differentBuddhist traditions, the book aims to underline common threads ofbelief, practice and historical continuities which unify theBuddhist world. Dr Harvey has sought to answer questions that areoften asked by people on first meeting the tradition, and in hissection on Nirvana offers a novel interpretation of this ultimate,transcendent

An Introduction to Christianity examines the key figures,events and ideas of two thousand years of Christian history andplaces them in context. It considers the religion in its materialas well as its spiritual dimensions and explores its interactionswith wider society such as money, politics, force, gender and thefamily, and non-Christian cultures and societies. This Introductionplaces particular focus on the ways in which Christianity hasunderstood, embodied and related to power. It shows how theChurch's longstanding love affair with 'higher power', both humanand divine, has been repeatedly challenged by alternative ideas ofof 'power from below', both sacred and secular. Finally, bybringing the history of Christianity right up-to-date, this bookexplores the ways in which churches of both North and South reactto the rise of modern democracy. Comprehensive and accessible, thisbook will appeal to the student and general reader.

Armstrong, a British journalist and former nun, guides us alongone of the most elusive and fascinating quests of all time--thesearch for God. Like all beloved historians, Armstrong entertainsus with deft storytelling, astounding research, and makes us feel agreater appreciation for the present because we better understandour past. Be warned: A History of God is not a tidy linearhistory. Rather, we learn that the definition of God is constantlybeing repeated, altered, discarded, and resurrected through theages, responding to its followers' practical concerns rather thanto mystical mandates. Armstrong also shows us how Judaism,Christianity, and Islam have overlapped and influenced one another,gently challenging the secularist history of each of thesereligions. --Gail Hudson