Religion

Japan's oldest surviving narrative, the eighth-century Kojiki, chronicles the mythical origins of its islands and their ruling dynasty through a diverse array of genealogies, tales, and songs that have helped to shape the modern nation's views of its ancient past. Gustav Heldt's engaging new translation of this revered classic aims to make the Kojiki accessible to contemporary readers while staying true to the distinctively dramatic and evocative appeal of the original's language. It conveys the rhythms that structure the Kojiki's animated style of storytelling and translates the names of its many people and places to clarify their significance within the narrative. An introduction, glossaries, maps, and bibliographies offer a wealth of additional information about Japan's earliest extant record of its history, literature, and religion.

Many of the Bible's characters and stories are also found in the Qur'an, but there are often differing details or new twists in the Qur'an's retelling of biblical narrative. In this compelling book, seasoned theologian Michael Lodahl explores these fascinating divergences to discover the theological difference they make.Writing from a Christian perspective that is respectful of the Islamic tradition, Lodahl offers an accessible introduction to Muslim theology and to the Qur'an's leading themes to help readers better understand Islam. Lodahl compares and contrasts how the Bible and the Qur'an depict and treat certain characters in common to both religions, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. He offers theological reflection on doctrines held in common by Christians and Muslims, such as creation, revelation, and the resurrection of the body. Lodahl also explores the Jewish tradition as an important source for understanding the Qur'an.

The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Orthodox Church. It is concerned with themes of universal importance: how man may develop his inner powers and awake from illusion; how he may overcome fragmentation and achieve spiritual wholeness; how he may attain the life of contemplative stillness and union with God.Only a selection of texts from The Philokalia has been available hitherto in English. The present rendering, which is a completely new translation, is designed to appear in five volumes. The first of these was published by Faber & Faber in 1979. The second volume consists mainly of writings from the seventh century, in particular by St Maximus the Confessor, the greater part of which has never before been translated into English. As in the first volume, the editors have provided introductory notes to each of the writers, a glossary of key terms, and a detailed index.

The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Orthodox Church.

Pregnancy is not just a trek from one medical appointment to another but a journey of the heart. Here at last is a guidebook through its sacred terrain. For each week, Orthodox doula Laura Jansson provides a new reflection on a theme specific to the ground covered at that stage. From one milestone to the next, she helps us unearth the spiritual treasures buried within the physical experiences of childbearing. These are gifts of love from a merciful God who reaches out to us, making a perilous expedition into a path of salvation. Cover and interior illustrations by Clare Freeman.

The Gospel According to Spiritism is a splendid book - elegantly written, radiant in its prose, and a source of charm for the speculative imagination. The book celebrates Allan Kardec's discovery of the Christian message through the poetic longings and devotional confessions of those who have already crossed the great river. This is a book that invites the reader to ponder her or his life through the vivid accounts from those who have already mastered their lessons, and the reflections of those who were willing to reevaluate their own past experiences on Earth. This is what makes the Gospel a true guide for our own inner transformation, and for engaging the self in the discovery of each person's true purpose in life.

From the author of Lunar Living comes a beautiful, interactive moon journal to guide readers on their journey through the cycles and reap the incredible benefits.

A new practical philosophy relating to the teeth, dentistry and holistic health.

Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Weeks Scripture, Devotional, & Guided Prayer Journal includes Scripture verses, reflections on the Word, and journaling prompts to guide your walk with God and strengthen your faith. Verses are organized thematically:Love & Inner Beauty - Provision & Faithfulness - God's Love - Adversity & Trials - Awe & Sovereignty - Strength Through Faith - Fear - Grace & ForgivenessA perfect companion for individual worship or for group Bible study, this 12-month journal features: • A generous 8 x 10 trim size with plenty of space to write • Four full pages for each week of the year • Original illustrations on each page by author and artist Shannon RobertsEach week includes: • Scripture - An inspiring Bible verse to reflect and meditate on throughout your week, giving you time to memorize the verse and ingrain it into your heart and soul. • Reflect - A "Reflect" page with thoughts and questions prompted by the weekly Scripture verse, along with space to record your own thoughts and responses. • Journal - Two full pages to journal your praise for God, your prayer requests, the things on your heart, and how you wish to be taught and guided, as well as a Bible verse about the power of prayer. • Answered Prayers - A tracker with space to record your prayers, so you can see how God moves in your life throughout the course of a year.

This is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available to date, covering a wide range of topics, including history, doctrines, meditation, practices, schools, religious festivals, and major figures. The revised edition contains expanded discussions of recent Tibetan history and tantra and incorporates important new publications in the field. Beginning with a summary of the Indian origins of Tibetan Buddhism and how it eventually was brought to Tibet, it explores Tibetan Mahayana philosophy and tantric methods for personal transformation. The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Bön, are explored in depth from a nonsectarian point of view. This new and expanded edition is a systematic and wonderfully clear presentation of Tibetan Buddhist views and practices.

I will explain how I was led forward, through a series of mysterious co-incidents that began occurring after the death of my son; who died on 11 11. It was after my son''s death that I began to be an observer of the 11 11 phenomena, otherwise known as the 11 11 awakening code. As I proceeded on my journey I realized that many others were experiencing the same phenomena. In this book, I will explain why I believe that the universe and the spirit world worked simultaneously to lead me in the direction of understanding the awakening code. There is a universal message in the code which I feel I have deciphered and I must share with the world. I will give my interpretation of the unusual and very mysterious artwork at the Denver international airport. I will explain why I believe there are messages in the artwork, and how it plays into world events, including the 11 11 phenomena. I include pictures that I took of the sinister-looking artwork at the Denver International Airport.

Trong nhß╗»ng n─âm vß╗½a qua, t├┤i ─æ├ú viß║┐t c├íc t├íc phß║⌐m vß╗ü n╞░ß╗¢c Nhß║¡t, n╞░ß╗¢c ├Üc, Hoa Kß╗│ v├á nay t├┤i viß║┐t vß╗ü ├éu Ch├óu. V├¼ n╞íi ─æ├│ t├┤i ─æ├ú ─æ╞░ß╗úc d╞░ß╗íng nu├┤i h├¼nh h├ái v├á t├óm thß╗⌐c n├áy suß╗æt trong thß╗¥i gian h╞ín 42 n─âm qua (1977-2018) th├¼ kh├┤ng l├╜ do g├¼ m├á t├┤i kh├┤ng ghi lß║íi bß║▒ng chß╗» ngh─⌐a qua nhß╗»ng tß║Ñm ─æß║ío t├¼nh cß╗ºa ch╞░ T─âng Ni c┼⌐ng nh╞░ Phß║¡t tß╗¡ ng╞░ß╗¥i Viß╗çt c┼⌐ng nh╞░ ng╞░ß╗¥i ─Éß╗⌐c ─æ├ú bß║úo bß╗ìc t├┤i suß╗æt chß╗½ng ß║Ñy thß╗¥i gian. Quß║ú l├á ─æiß╗üu kh├┤ng thß╗â kh╞░ß╗¢c tß╗½ ─æ╞░ß╗úc. Mß║╖c dß║ºu kh├┤ng ai giao cho t├┤i mß╗Öt tr├ích nhiß╗çm nh╞░ thß║┐, nh╞░ng t├┤i tß╗▒ giao cho m├¼nh v├á tß╗½ ─æ├│ ph├ít nguyß╗çn dß║Ñn th├ón. C├ích ─æ├óy mß║Ñy n─âm t├┤i c┼⌐ng ─æ├ú viß║┐t quyß╗ân "Cß║úm tß║í xß╗⌐ ─Éß╗⌐c" bß║▒ng tiß║┐ng Viß╗çt v├á sau ─æ├│ ─æ╞░ß╗úc dß╗ïch ra ─Éß╗⌐c ngß╗», nh╞░ng nß╗Öi dung cß╗ºa s├ích n├áy c┼⌐ng chß╗ë h╞░ß╗¢ng vß╗ü n╞░ß╗¢c ─Éß╗⌐c, ch╞░a n├│i rß╗Öng ra khß║»p ├éu Ch├óu ─æ╞░ß╗úc v├á nay ch├¡nh l├á l├║c ─æ├║ng thß╗¥i ─æß╗â viß║┐t lß║íi nhß╗»ng g├¼ ─æ├ú xß║úy ra tß║íi ├éu Ch├óu n├áy vß╗¢i Phß║¡t gi├ío Viß╗çt Nam qua gß║ºn nß╗¡a thß║┐ kß╗╖.Viß║┐t k├╜ sß╗▒ kh├┤ng nhß║Ñt thiß║┐t nh╞░ viß║┐t lß╗ïch sß╗¡ hay tiß╗âu thuyß║┐t, m├á t├┤i chß╗ë ghi lß║íi nhß╗»ng sß╗▒ kiß╗çn theo thß╗¥i gian c┼⌐ng nh╞░ nhß╗»ng viß╗çc quan trß╗ìng ─æß╗æi vß╗¢i ng╞░ß╗¥i xuß║Ñt gia v├á tß║íi gia trong bß╗æi cß║únh Phß║¡t gi├ío Viß╗çt Nam phß║úi hß╗Öi nhß║¡p v├áo xß╗⌐ ng╞░ß╗¥i, ─æß╗ông thß╗¥i ch├║ng ta c┼⌐ng phß║úi c├│ mß╗Öt nhiß╗çm vß╗Ñ kh├íc nß╗»a, ─æ├│ l├á bß║úo tß╗ôn c┼⌐ng nh╞░ ph├ít huy nß╗ün v─ân h├│a cß╗ò truyß╗ün cß╗ºa D├ón tß╗Öc v├á cß╗ºa ─Éß║ío Ph├íp tß║íi ─æ├óy, n├¬n nhiß╗çm vß╗Ñ ß║Ñy chß║│ng nhß║╣ nh├áng ch├║t n├áo ─æß╗æi vß╗¢i nhß╗»ng ng╞░ß╗¥i tß╗▒ nhß║¡n tr├ích nhiß╗çm phß║úi ho├án thiß╗çn mß╗Öt c├ích kh├⌐o l├⌐o v├á th├ánh c├┤ng. 

If Robert Fergusson were to tell you a story, whether from a church platform or in the confines of the seat next to you on an airplane, you would undoubtedly listen - and undeniably be changed. Stories pass on gathered wisdom, they reveal much about a person''s identity, convey responsibility, instil values and uncover truth. There is an art to storytelling, and priceless significance gained when you discern and absorb this age-old practise.In ''Are You Getting This?'', discover the story telling method that has made Robert Fergusson a sought-after teacher, memorable preacher and incessant disciple of Jesus Christ. Rediscover a love for learning and teaching, the importance of impartation and the eternal truths found in the greatest story ever told.

Jen Wilkin invites readers to rediscover the Ten Commandments--ten words often misunderstood, forgotten, or ignored--and helps believers delight in the life-giving wisdom they hold for all whom Christ has set free.

Celebrating over 40 years and over 40 million lives touched, Tyndale is releasing a red-letter edition of the large print hardcover Living Bible. Features include a Bible reading plan, four-color maps, topical index, and a presentation page. The uncluttered, two-column format and large text make for easy reading. The Living Bible is a paraphrase of the Old and New Testaments. Its purpose is to say as exactly as possible what the writers of the Scriptures meant, and to say it simply, expanding where necessary for clear understanding by modern readers.

Embracing your Christian identity does not make you "soft." Embracing your Black identity does not make you less Christian. Throughout American history, Black people were not given the freedom to acknowledge their suffering. A. D. Thomason believes that the Holy Spirit brings freedom and liberation as we're able to name our pain, recognize its roots in history and society, and seek healing. While many saw a confident, six-foot-five Black man, A. D. "Lumkile" Thomason lived most of his life in fear and anguish, deeply wounded by encounters with violence, abandonment, and family tragedy. Hiding behind a tough exterior, Adam earned his "Black card" but felt joyless inside. Even traveling around the globe to play professional basketball could not resolve his despair. But in the art of Jay-Z, A. D. discovered stirring honesty that gave voice to his own expressions of longing. And in the gospel of Jesus, he experienced the healing and salvation that had long evaded him. Now through what he calls "kingdom therapy," he's figuring out how to redefine the Jay-Z and Jesus that make up his blackness. A. D. uses his artistry as a poet and storyteller to share how he confessed his internalized pain and embraced the liberating joy of Christ. He writes for millennials, emerging adults, and anyone else who's ready to acknowledge the reality of racial trauma and our need to confront it. A. D.'s powerful story gives you permission to be Black, to be Christian, and to be the person God has made you to be.

Obbedi is an essential primer for students of the Santeria religion, or of the West African religious tradition as it is practiced in Cuba today. It contains the translations to Spanish and English of nearly 100 ancient Yoruba songs that are commonly heard in Santeria rituals and in percussion and song classrooms that cover this genre, as well as basic background about each orisha and the stories that are frequently reflected in these songs. A companion CD with all of the songs in the book, featuring Lazaro Pedroso, Jesus Diaz, Miguelito Bernal, Michael Spiro and Lichi Fuentes, is available through www.cdbaby.com.

Four Books: In this book, we include Great leaning, The Doctrine of Mean, The analects, and Mencius, which was traditionally called Four Books.

Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong is a uniquely potent practice designed to bolster our health and deepen our spiritual connection to universal energy. Lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu shares the previously secret knowledge of how each movement in the practice relates to the meridians, for advanced students and practitioners of Qigong.

Changing Times - Unchanging Truth How to develop a biblical framework for our thinking so that we become more effective as Christians, ready to embark on new ventures for God. God's Last Word A study of the letter to the Hebrews, which highlights the superiority of Christ - His adequacy and uniqueness.