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Augustine: A Very Short Introduction by Chadwick Henry
epub, mobi |eng | 2001-02-21 | Author:Chadwick, Henry [Chadwick, Henry]

The rules of discipline were not casually administered. We (once only) hear of corporal punishment being administered to a young monk found chatting with the nuns at an ‘unfitting hour’. ...
( Category: Christianity December 16,2015 )
Merchants in the Temple by Gianluigi Nuzzi
epub |eng | 2015-12-13 | Author:Gianluigi Nuzzi

The Vatican Colonies in Europe Another aspect of the Vatican’s real estate patrimony are the “colonies,” prudent real estate investments abroad into marquee buildings in various parts of Europe—downtown Paris, ...
( Category: Christianity December 15,2015 )
The History of the Catholic Church by Hitchcock James
epub, mobi, pdf |eng | 2012-11-26 | Author:Hitchcock, James [Hitchcock, James]

10 Reason and Revolution Religion and Politics Religion never exerted greater influence in Europe than in the period 1500 to 1660, and perhaps at no time in history was it ...
( Category: Christianity December 13,2015 )
Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon
epub, pdf |eng | 2000-01-31 | Author:Norman Solomon [Solomon, Norman]

The liturgy The Psalmist prayed seven times a day (Ps. 119: 164), and Daniel, in Babylon, three times (Dan. 6: 11). Though some scholars demur, it seems certain that Jewish ...
( Category: Judaism December 11,2015 )
Saint Peter by Stephen J. Binz
epub |eng | 2015-08-31 | Author:Stephen J. Binz [Binz, Stephen]

This scene demonstrates the fullness of Jesus’ humanity. He is grieved, agitated, distressed, fearful, and worried, needing the supportive companionship of his dearest friends as he prepares for the ordeal ...
( Category: Christianity December 11,2015 )
Medieval Mysteries by Karen Ralls
epub |eng | | Author:Karen Ralls

STAGES OF COURTLY LOVE Attraction to the lady, usually via eyes or a glance Worship of the lady from afar Declaration of passionate devotion Virtuous rejection by the lady Renewed ...
( Category: Christianity December 11,2015 )
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Damien Keown
epub |eng | 2013-02-27 | Author:Damien Keown [Keown, Damien]

Sri Lanka Beginning with the countries to the south, where Theravāda Buddhism predominates, the island of Ceylon—home to the modern state of Sri Lanka—has played a crucial role in preserving ...
( Category: Buddhism December 11,2015 )
Consequences of Ideas by R. C. Sproul
mobi |eng | 2000-06-20 | Author:R. C. Sproul

Figure 8.1 Hume’s Illustration from Pocket Billiards We remember that the law of causality simply declares that every effect must have an antecedent cause. This law is analytically true and ...
( Category: Religion, Politics & State December 10,2015 )
Nauvoo Polygamy...But We Called It Celestial Marriage by Smith George D
epub |eng | 2013-11-24 | Author:Smith, George D. [Smith, George D.]

Young was named president of the LDS Church on December 5, 1847, near Winter Quarters, where he had returned after investigating the Salt Lake Valley.[103] Colonization had been delayed through ...
( Category: General November 25,2015 )
The New Human Revolution, vol. 24 by Daisaku Ikeda
epub |eng | 2013-11-01 | Author:Daisaku Ikeda [Ikeda, Daisaku]

Women’s division leaders, with their wealth of life experience, are a valuable resource in such instances. When young women share Nichiren Buddhism with their friends, the words of the women’s ...
( Category: Buddhism November 24,2015 )
The New Human Revolution, vol. 23 by Daisaku Ikeda
epub |eng | 2013-11-01 | Author:Daisaku Ikeda [Ikeda, Daisaku]

Courage THE COURAGE TO challenge and triumph over one’s limitations is what defines a victor. The door to victory opens only when one gains control over one’s own tendencies toward ...
( Category: Buddhism November 21,2015 )
Skeptics and True Believers by Chet Raymo
epub, mobi |eng | 2009-09-26 | Author:Chet Raymo

NINE Academy in Revolt The only source of knowledge is experience. Albert Einstein ELS A EINSTEIN WAS once asked if she understood her famous husband's theory of relativity. She replied, ...
( Category: General November 21,2015 )
The Lives of Muhammad by Kecia Ali
epub, pdf |eng | | Author:Kecia Ali

Panic and Polemic More broadly, in speaking of Muhammad’s marriage to Aisha, books published in the United States around the time Haykal’s Life appeared in English and Irving’s Life appeared ...
( Category: Islam November 19,2015 )
Christian Mission in the Modern World by John R. W. Stott
epub |eng | 1975-12-28 | Author:John R. W. Stott [Stott, John R. W.]

We turn now to John, and especially the prologue to the Fourth Gospel. Here he describes Jesus as the Logos of God, and the light of men (John 1:1-3). He ...
( Category: Religion, Politics & State November 13,2015 )
Ottoman Brothers: Muslims, Christians, and Jews in Early Twentieth-Century Palestine by Michelle Campos
epub |eng | 2010-11-04 | Author:Michelle Campos [Campos, Michelle]

Although the French Consulate claimed that the idea behind the SCP was spearheaded by “Christians of diverse rites,” the SCP was a mixed society. Leading members included the chamber of ...
( Category: Christianity November 13,2015 )

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