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About 382 A.D., in the days of Jerome known for the Latin Vulgate, a new term began to be used in Bible scholarship [Charles, 81]. Certain texts of historical value and even Canon were now defined as something other than inspired scripture. The very concept is a clear redefining of books already in existence and in most cases, texts recorded as inspired scripture and Bible Canon now somehow in question by those without any such authority. This paradigm remains today even further rooted as if it ever represented the historical approach to these Old Testament texts. However, the Qumran exiled...

Almost two hundred years before the liberal tradition of religious freedom, toleration, and consent was birthed in the west, a group of radical Christians in northern Europe had already rediscovered these ideas in the New Testament. They were called the Anabaptists. Western Protestant and Catholicism eventually caught on to these ideas, but Anabaptists have largely been ignored in the intellectual history of these ideas which informed the liberal tradition, libertarianism, and philosophical anarchism. The Anarchist Anabaptist seeks to restore Anabaptism to its rightful place in this history.

Christianity Unshackled follows the development of Western thought over the last 2,000 years, showing how Christianity has grown up side-by-side with Western philosophy. Great errors have resulted from that entanglement, primarily because Western philosophy has its roots in the ancient Greek worldview. After untangling that mess, Harold R. Eberle rebuilds a Christian worldview, laying biblical truths on the ancient Hebrew foundation. This yields a worldview which is liberating, answers the questions of today's society and stands up against the most fearsome attacks from Christianity's ...

Originally published in 1520, The Freedom of a Christian is one of Martin Luther's most well-known and enduring treatises. In it, Luther examines Christian ethics and how justification by faith alone impacts the liberty of believers. He famously writes, "A Christian is a free lord of everything and subject to no one. A Christian is a willing servant of everything and subject to everyone." Luther also further develops ideas and doctrines that were key to the Reformation, such as the priesthood of all believers and union with Christ.

What if everything you thought you knew about the early Church was only the surface of a much deeper story—one marked by blood, courage, controversy, and divine encounters? From the fiery descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to the thunderclap of Martin Luther's 95 Theses on the Wittenberg door, Introduction to Church History pulls back the curtain on nearly 1,500 years of rich, raw, and revolutionary Christian history. But this isn’t just a textbook—it’s a journey into the soul of the global Church. For many believers, the past feels like a dusty archive—distant, irrelevant, ...

Secrets of the Earth Revealed is a compelling nonfiction narrative which answers the tough questions of man’s heart. It relieves the mind of the fears of the spiritual unknown by providing concrete proof that God is real, and most of all, evidence that man was alive before being born on the Earth.

DIOS ES SIMPLE: NO TIENE PARTES, NO CAMBIA, Y NO PUEDE SER CAMBIADO POR FACTORES EXTERNOS La doctrina de la simplicidad divina ha sido durante la mayor parte de la historia la piedra angular de la doctrina de Dios. Sin embargo, ha sido en el mejor de los casos ignorada, y en el peor de ellos rechazada. El Señor es Uno presenta tratamientos exegéticos, históricos y teológicos sobre la simplicidad divina, argumentando que esta doctrina es indispensable para una correcta compresión de la teología propia. En los últimos tiempos, el trinitarismo social y el teísmo mutualista, entre otros...

America has traversed the road of transforming Jesus in light of the American culture. This Western mindset has led Americans astray. Biblical hermeneutics has fallen by the wayside as the prosperity gospel has replaced the foundations of the Holy Scriptures. From the Enlightenment to our postmodern day, the deconstruction of the Gospel has changed the American mindset on the truths of God. Take a journey through the thought process of the flawed mindset and misinterpretation of the misconceptions that America has undergone.. Unfortunately, this Western mindset has led Americans astray.

Sometimes, beloved and treasured Christian practices go horrifyingly wrong, extending violence rather than promoting its healing. In this bracing audiobook, Lauren Winner provocatively challenges the assumption that the church possesses a set of immaculate practices that will definitively train Christians in virtue and that can't be answerable to their histories.

After the conversion of St. Paul on the road to Damascus, the dramatic conversion of St. Augustine - as he himself tells it in his Confessions - is the most significant conversion story in Christian history. Augustine's experience speaks to his dilemma that many people have understood when counting the cost of converting to Christ. He had come to intellectual certainty about the truth of Christianity but he could not embrace it in faith.

"Jeremiah's Visions: Unveiling Prophecy in the Bible and Its Significance to Our Present Day" is a comprehensive exploration of the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament of the Bible. This book offers a precise interpretation of all the visions found in Jeremiah, highlighting their pin-point accuracy in prophecy. It delves into the relevance of these prophecies to our present day, providing a categorization of the fulfilled prophecies, including the specific chapter and verse, as well as the year in which they were fulfilled. Additionally, this book also examines the prophecies that are yet...

Gregory the Great (bishop of Rome from 590 to 604) is one of the most significant figures in the history of Christianity. His theological works framed medieval Christian attitudes toward mysticism, exegesis, and the role of the saints in the life of the church. The scale of Gregory's administrative activity in both the ecclesial and civic affairs of Rome also helped to make possible the formation of the medieval papacy.

“What follows is not a declaration of war against heaven, or a diatribe against God, but an explanation of necessity..." For millennia, one perspective has been missing from humanity's greatest spiritual narrative - until now. The Book of Samael: The Testament of Satan presents a revolutionary examination of Creation's greatest Test, a test that faces us all, told through the voice of its most misunderstood Architect. Written in the style of ancient apocryphal texts and drawing from forgotten Gnostic wisdom, this creative and groundbreaking work reveals: • The true purpose behind ...

A profound call to Christian discipleship. An intensive course in Christian faith. A creative freedom to serve God that is deeply grounded in Scripture. These are ways to describe Sacred Listening, James L. Wakefield's adaptation of the classic Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola.

Apocalyptic millennialism is one of the most powerful strands in evangelical Christianity. It is not a single belief, but across many powerful evangelical groups there is general adhesion to faith in the physical return of Jesus in the Second Coming, the affirmation of a Rapture heavenward of "saved" believers, a millennium of peace under the rule of Jesus and his saints and, eventually, a final judgement and entry into deep eternity. A key figure in this process was John Nelson Darby.

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 139 The Discourses of Abba Isaiah of Scetis, a classic text of fifth-century desert literature, are grounded in Scripture and the teaching of the earliest Christian monks. The authors of this book present Abba Isaiah as one of the first of the Desert Fathers to examine the relationship between abba and disciple, the monastery and the outside world. Rev. Dr John Chryssavgis is Professor of Theology at Holy Cross School of Theology, where he is the inaugural Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute. His numerous publications focus on the early church and the ...

REDESCUBRIENDO A UN GIGANTE OLVIDADO Pedro Mártir Vermigli es reconocido como uno de los reformadores más destacados del siglo XVI, superado teológicamente solo por Juan Calvino. Pese a su vasta influencia teológica a través de los años, su legado ha permanecido casi inexplorado en español hasta el momento. Presentamos la primera parte de un proyecto apasionante que traduce los Loci Communes, su teología sistemática, por primera vez desde 1583. Este tomo te introduce en un profundo debate sobre el pecado original, la voluntad humana y la ley divina, destacando sus raíces bíblicas...

Hoy en día, Martín Lutero es conocido como el hombre que se enfrentó a papas y emperadores en defensa del evangelio. ¿Qué llevó a este solitario monje alemán a desafiar a la Iglesia católica romana? No fue la arrogancia ni la ignorancia. Lutero sabía lo que significaba vivir en la oscuridad de una culpa no resuelta. Una vez que descubrió que su aceptación ante Dios es un don recibido por la fe sola en los méritos de Cristo solo, Lutero fue liberado, y no descansaría hasta que la luz de esta verdad se extendiera por el mundo.

Unlock the Mysteries of Early Christian Heresies Are you fascinated by the early roots of Christian thought? Do you want to delve into the controversies that shaped the foundations of the Church? Look no further. "Early Christian Heresies: A Beginner's Guide" is your gateway to understanding the revolutionary ideas that challenged early Christianity. This compelling volume combines three essential guides into one comprehensive book: Marcionism: A Beginner's Guide Arianism: A Beginner's Guide Pelagianism: A Beginner's Guide Imagine exploring the provocative beliefs that rejected the Old ...

In Fixed and Firm: The Earth According to Genesis, Michael explores the profound insights of the Genesis creation account with fresh eyes, challenging modern assumptions and aligning with the ancient scriptural view of a stationary Earth. Journey through the original narrative and uncover the compelling truths hidden in the first chapters of the Bible, where the Earth is not a floating sphere, but a fixed, solid foundation. This thought-provoking work combines deep theological reflection with personal revelation, drawing from Michael’s own spiritual insights and prophetic experiences. ...