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paperbackThe Art of Advent
A Painting a Day from Advent to Epiphany
by Jane Williams
Join Jane Williams on a reflective journey from Advent to Epiphany, and discover the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world's greatest paintings.
Illustrated in full color with nearly forty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, this beautiful devotional will lead you into a deeply prayerful response to all that these paintings convey to a discerning ...
Number of Studies: 37
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paperbackA Prophet in the Darkness
Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault
Studies in Theology and the Arts Series
Edited by Wesley Vander Lugt
Many consider Georges Rouault (1871–1958) to be one of the most important religious painters of the last few centuries. Yet both the secular art world and the church have struggled to engage with his work, which is profoundly shaped by his Christian faith and also starkly explores the pain and darkness of human experience.
In this volume, a group of theologians, artists, and ...
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paperbackHow to Win the Culture War
A Christian Battle Plan for a Society in Crisis
by Peter Kreeft
The battle lines have been drawn. Many Christians have fallen into the trap of proclaiming "Peace! Peace!" when there is no peace. Hiding their eyes from the pressing issues of the day, they believe that resistance to the prevailing culture is useless. At the same time, other Christians have been too quick to declare war, mistaking battlefield casualties as enemies rather than victims. In How ...
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paperbackModern Technology and the Human Future
A Christian Appraisal
by Craig M. Gay
Technology is not neutral. From the plow to the printing press, technology has always shaped human life and informed our understanding of what it means to be human. And advances in modern technology, from computers to smartphones, have yielded tremendous benefits. But do these developments actually encourage human flourishing? Craig Gay raises concerns about the theological implications ...
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paperbackThe Art of Holy Week and Easter
Meditations on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus
by Sister Wendy Beckett
Brimming with Sister Wendy Beckett's's irrepressible wisdom and enthusiasm, this little book explores the spiritual riches to be found in some of the world's greatest paintings of the Passion and resurrection of Jesus. Illustrated in full color with thirty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, The Art of Holy Week and Easter is a chance to hear again the ...
Number of Studies: 30
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paperbackStill Bored in a Culture of Entertainment
Rediscovering Passion Wonder
by Richard Winter
Though we have hundreds of entertainment options today--video games, the Internet, CD and MP3 players, home entertainment centers, sporting events, megamalls, movie theaters, and even robotic toys--Western culture is battling an insidious disease. It's an epidemic of boredom. Intrigued by this "deadness of soul," Richard Winter uses the latest historical, physiological and psychological research ...
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product setA Week in the Life Series
Ever wanted a first-century view of the world of the Gospels? In entertaining historical fiction, splashed with informative sidebars and images, the volumes in A Week in the Life Series give us a new view of Jesus' world and Bible-era culture. In these imaginative and entertaining narratives, New Testament scholars lead us behind the veil of centuries to see and experience the ...
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paperbackLife Questions Every Student Asks
Faithful Responses to Common Issues
Edited by Gary M. Burge and David Lauber
Foreword by Mary S. HulstEvery student asks questions about life beyond the classroom:
- What does it mean to be in community?
- How can I discern my vocation?
- How should I understand marriage and sex?
- How should I relate to money and power?
- What happens if I doubt my faith?
- How should I approach interfaith dialogue?
To help students navigate these ...
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paperbackCulture
Living in the Places of God
Forge Guides for Missional Conversation
by Scott Nelson
Foreword by Alan HirschThe mission of God has a church. So the church needs to be in sync with the mission of God. This is the guiding philosophy of the Forge Missions Training Network, which has helped church leaders and laypeople alike all over the world to reach their neighbors, their neighborhoods and their communities with the gospel. In these guides you and your friends will be equipped to be missionaries where ...
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"The only way to change culture is to create culture," says Andy Crouch in his bestselling book "Culture Making". Read this sneak peek of a new conversation between Crouch and Tish Harrison Warren from the expanded edition's new afterword.
