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There is a growing body of historical literature on the importance of John Owen. Ryan M. McGraw seeks to reassess Owen's theology in light of the way in which he connected his trinitarian piety to his views of public worship. McGraw argues that Owen's teaching on communion with God as triune was the foundation of his views of public worship and that he regarded public worship as the highest expression of communion with the triune God. These themes not only highlight Owen's context as a Reformed orthodox theologian, but the distinctive influence of English Puritanism on his theological emphases. The connection between his practical trinitarianism and public worship runs through the course of his writings and every major area of his theology. These include the nature of theology, the knowledge of God, the doctrine of the Trinity, public worship, spiritual affections, apostasy, covenant theology, ecclesiology, and Christology. This work treats these themes in Owen's thought and shows how they intersect and are intertwined with the Trinity and public worship. In addition, this book provides a detailed exposition of the parts of Reformed worship. While other works have treated the centrality of his trinitarianism in his theology, few have acknowledged the importance of public worship in his thinking. This research concludes that communion with God in public worship was integral to Owen's practical trinitarian theology.

A fascinating exploration of the codes and meanings encrypted in our places of daily worship - covering all major faiths of the world from antiquity to modern times.Across the globe, pilgrims and tourists, locals and foreigners flock to sacred sites and houses of worship. Why? Because throughout time, humans have directed extraordinary amounts of energy toward the creation of architecture that expresses their religious beliefs. From Stonehenge to the Sagrada Família; from the Acropolis to Angkor Wat, The Secret Language of Sacred Spaces offers fascinating insights into some of the most impressive man-made structures in the world. By revealing how these historical places of worship were used and how tenets of a faith were encoded in their structures, the book enhances our understanding and appreciation of the human mind and spirit. The superb full-color photographs that can be found on every page are supplemented by ingenious 'decoder' sections. These zero in on the most important design elements, combining close-up detail with fascinating explanatory detail.The book emphasizes the key living faiths (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism), but early chapters also look at the great sites of prehistory and antiquity, including the stone circle at Avebury in southwest England and the Pyramids at Giza.

The Homiletic Directory from the Vaticans Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments will help deacons, priests, and bishops renew homiletic preaching. It answers the call from Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI to make preaching a priority for the Church. The Homiletic Directory will strengthen appreciation for the homily as a tool to preach the Catholic faith.

There is a growing body of historical literature on the importance of John Owen. Ryan M. McGraw seeks to reassess Owen's theology in light of the way in which he connected his trinitarian piety to his views of public worship. McGraw argues that Owen's teaching on communion with God as triune was the foundation of his views of public worship and that he regarded public worship as the highest expression of communion with the triune God. These themes not only highlight Owen's context as a Reformed orthodox theologian, but the distinctive influence of English Puritanism on his theological emphases. The connection between his practical trinitarianism and public worship runs through the course of his writings and every major area of his theology. These include the nature of theology, the knowledge of God, the doctrine of the Trinity, public worship, spiritual affections, apostasy, covenant theology, ecclesiology, and Christology. This work treats these themes in Owen's thought and shows how they intersect and are intertwined with the Trinity and public worship. In addition, this book provides a detailed exposition of the parts of Reformed worship. While other works have treated the centrality of his trinitarianism in his theology, few have acknowledged the importance of public worship in his thinking. This research concludes that communion with God in public worship was integral to Owen's practical trinitarian theology.

Step into the cloak-and-dagger world of the spy, where secret missions, code names, and undercover operations are all part of the job description. Uncover the secrets of legendary spies throughout history, from Mata Hari to Allan Pinkerton.Spies and Espionage, a Directory is a thrilling account of legendary spies throughout history, including Allan Pinkerton, the "Godfather of Sleuths" and founder of the first detective agency, and Nancy Wake, "The White Mouse," who was Number One on the Gestapo’s Most Wanted List with a price of five-million francs on her head. Each spy’s deep, dark secrets are revealed with plenty of fascinating biographical information, while archival photographs help shed light on these shadowy individuals. A unique graphic feature is the Spy Dossier, which details each spy’s affiliations, code names, and secret data. This is a must-have for Mata Haris and James Bonds everywhere.

Perhaps the best-kept secret in the publishing industry is that many publishers both periodical publishers and book publishers make available writer’s guidelines to assist would-be contributors. Written by the staff at each publishing house, these guidelines help writers target their submissions to the exact needs of the individual publisher. The American Directory of Writer’s Guidelines is a compilation of the actual writer’s guidelines for more than 1,700 publishers.A one-of-a-kind source to browse for article, short story, poetry and book ideas.

This landmark work is a practical and historical guide to hand-weaving patterns and dye recipes. It revolutionized 19th-century practices by revealing closely held trade secrets to home weavers and dyers, and giving recipes the home craftsman could use. While not intended for the beginner, this book is a great source of early weaving crafts and authentic dye recipes for craftsmen who know the fundamentals of weaving and dyeing.Of greatest value, perhaps, are the 35 weaving crafts with their instructions. Included are Bird Eyes, Herring Bone, Eight Shaft Coverlet, Diamond Coverlet, Plain Block Carpet, Damask Diaper, Curtain Diaper, and more. Then come dye recipes and methods for dyeing cotton and wool, all using natural dyes. Also included are tables and calculations for the size and amount of yarn required for various projects, a description of dye-woods and drugs, recipes for varnishes and satins, and more.For this edition Rita J. Adrosko, Curator of the Division of Textiles of the National Museum of History and Technology, has written a helpful introduction containing information on how best to make use of this volume as well as a short glossary of terms. With only a few adaptations to contemporary methods, the modern home weaver and dyer can make great practical use of this valuable book.

A companion to the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC), it builds on some of the core themes of the GDC like catechesis's relationship to evangelization and worship.

This book is the third volume of collected essays by Ramsey Dukes. The second volume (Blast Your Way To Megabuck$ With MY SECRET Sex Power Formula and other reflections upon the spiritual path) was published by Revelations 23 in 1993, and the first volume (Uncle Ramsey’s BUMPER Book of Magick Spells and other essays on science and magic) may be published at some future date - the first shall be last because its content was generated before the author had a computer and so it still has to be keyed in. The essays in it are also even more dated and embarrassing. This volume contains all the essays and shorter pieces written since his book "Words Made Flesh", ie since about 1986. As a collection set in approximate chronological sequence, it has no deliberate theme or structure other than its reflection of the author’s concerns during these years. Bearing this in mind, however, a definite thread can be detected: it is an exploration of humanity’s demons and the right way to relate to them.

Award-winning composer/performer John Tesh makes no secret of his faith. Laying aside his entertainment news career to pursue music and ministry full time, he has released over two dozen critically-acclaimed recordings. Nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award for his album Power of Love, Tesh is an accomplished musician whose creative output is a testimony to seeking and serving the Lord. Now for the first time, he combines his music with the written word inThe Power of Prayer and WorshipIt's a work of powerful insight and beauty. The book offers thought os simple, sometimes profound, refreshment for readers who seek to drink in the Lord. The feast continues with ten original songs on CD, available now only with the book. Together, the written meditations accompanied by the music will enrich a believer's personal time with God. Consider it an invitation to deeper faith.

Gore assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the Puritan regulative principle of worship in light of biblical teaching, the Westminster Standards and Directory, and Calvin’s view, with special attention to adiaphora. Gore submits this work, ‘the product of twenty years of research, reflection, worship, and dialogue . . . not as the final word on the regulation of worship, but as a modest attempt to further the discussion.’

With photographs and artwork from self- described Satanists, this elaborately researched look at the nature of evil sheds light on -- and makes light of -- popular culture's darkest secret. Lucifer Rising includes a history of occult- influenced rock music as well as candid interviews with modern- day Satanists and controversial rock stars who confirm that the dark side is indeed the religion of the rebel.

Gore assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the Puritan regulative principle of worship in light of biblical teaching, the Westminster Standards and Directory, and Calvin’s view, with special attention to adiaphora. Gore submits this work, ‘the product of twenty years of research, reflection, worship, and dialogue . . . not as the final word on the regulation of worship, but as a modest attempt to further the discussion.’

This is a most valuable qand instructive book for the aspirants,particularly for the devotees of Lord Siva.It is full of instructions on practical Sadhana for attaining Siva-Tattwa or God realization.The secrets of Siva Tandava,Sakti-Yoga,etc., are very well presented.The translation of the Saiva Upanishads is a beautiful addition.The lives of Siva Acharyas,the Bhaktas and the Nayanars are inspiring and soul-stirring.A study of their lives will make one's life sublime and holy. Up to this time there has been no such presentation on this subject.The philosophical portion is highly illuminating and helpful to the readers.The book contains the essence of all Saiva Puranas.The book is written in a very lucid and clear style.It must be studied by all religious minded persons for its excellent content.

Originally a pamphlet published in 1853, The Two Babylons is Hislop's most famous work. In this book he argues that the Roman Catholic Church is nothing more than pagan cult, with roots in Babylonian mystery cults, which have a bank of secret knowledge only available to those who have been formally accepted into the cult. Roman Catholics, Hislop argues, are descendants from early Christians who adopted the Roman religion descended from the worship of Semiramis, the wife of the founder of Babylon. By discrediting the true Christianity of Catholics, Hislop hoped to bolster the legitimacy of the Protestant and Scottish Reformations. Students of theology and those interested in the complex history of Christianity will find Hislop's arguments provocative enough that they may be moved to further research of their own. Scottish minister ALEXANDER HISLOP (1807-1865) became an ordained clergymen in the Free Church of Scotland in 1844. As a Presbyterian minister, Hislop was famously critical of the Roman Catholic Church. He wrote a number of books including Christ's Crown and Covenant (1860) and The Moral Identity of Babylon and Rome (1855).

Originally a pamphlet published in 1853, The Two Babylons is Hislop's most famous work. In this book he argues that the Roman Catholic Church is nothing more than pagan cult, with roots in Babylonian mystery cults, which have a bank of secret knowledge only available to those who have been formally accepted into the cult. Roman Catholics, Hislop argues, are descendants from early Christians who adopted the Roman religion descended from the worship of Semiramis, the wife of the founder of Babylon. By discrediting the true Christianity of Catholics, Hislop hoped to bolster the legitimacy of the Protestant and Scottish Reformations. Students of theology and those interested in the complex history of Christianity will find Hislop's arguments provocative enough that they may be moved to further research of their own. Scottish minister ALEXANDER HISLOP (1807-1865) became an ordained clergymen in the Free Church of Scotland in 1844. As a Presbyterian minister, Hislop was famously critical of

To whom does the Lord reveal secrets? The Bible says His deep truths—His secrets—are for those who revere and worship Him. Rare people who learn from their Teacher to redirect focus off self and onto God show a life of peace and inner joy—despite life’s challenges. Hannah Whitall Smith, a Quaker woman from Pennsylvania, first penned "The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life" in 1870. In this classic work, she both defined a life of joyous fruitfulness, and the obstacles to that path. Her words reflect so many passages of Scripture that we have included those biblical references in the text of her book, and provided a Bible study workbook for her work. You might ask an older couple on their 50th anniversary about the secret of their lasting marriage. Hannah Whitall Smith calls us to ask her the secret of her happy life as a Christian. She reveals the secret so that we, too, need not be “unfruitful in the true knowledge or our Lord Jesus Christ” but may have “entrance into His eternal kingdom abundantly supplied” to us.

Some time in the early 1960s, during the golden age of organized crime in America—the era that would inspire The Godfather; Goodfellas, and even The Sopranos—federal investigators pulled every known piece of information on more than 800 Mafia members worldwide into a thick, phone-book-sized directory. From old-school gangsters like Lucky Luciano and Mickey Cohen to young turks like Paul Castellano and Vinny "The Chin" Gigante, the guide offered at-a-glance profiles of small-time thugs and major dons alike... and was allegedly the book Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy used to investigate the mob.Recently discovered, and published for the first time in this facsimile edition, Mafia is a treasure trove of info on the underworld in mid-century America—a revelatory artifact and an irresistible read.

Sex Symbolism is one of the oldest of human cultural heritage. Back in the night of time, as far back into the primordial past as we are able to trace, we find evidence of human worship of the Formative Forces of Nature. Various figures and symbols were used to represent and express the marvelous generative power of Nature, or that mysterious law by which living things are enabled to produce their kind. . . In general, the Ancient Mysteries regarded the Human Body as a Garden, in a more restricted sense, the Garden was symbolical of the Woman. The fructifying function of the female caused her to be symbolized as a bridge between God and Man. She stole Life from above, nursed it in her body, and brought it forth upon the Earth. She received the Seed in the midst of her Body, and produced a new being a living creature. This amazing function of Generation, a mystery to the Ancients, and a mystery to modern science, is unappreciated by civilized people today, because it is so common. . . For thousands of years, research workers have been digging into the ruins of prior civilizations. The Ancients were more active than we, in searching back into the past for records of what had gone before. Their ruined palaces and libraries that we have unearthed, are filled with vast collections containing the history of the world, covering long ages before their day. . . Professor Hilton Hotema

The Psalms express the most elemental human emotions, representing situations in which people are most vulnerable, ecstatic, or driven to the extremities of life and faith. Many people may be familiar with a few Psalms, or sing them as part of worship. Here highly respected author Walter Brueggemann offers readers an additional use for the Psalms: as scripted prayers we perform to help us reveal ourselves to God.Brueggemann explores the rich historical, literary, theological, and spiritual content of the Psalms while focusing on various themes such as praise, lament, violence, and wisdom. He skillfully describes Israel's expression of faith as sung through the Psalms, situates the Psalmic liturgical tradition in its ancient context, and encourages contemporary readers to continue to perform them as part of their own worship experiences. Brueggemann's masterful take on the Psalms as prayers will help readers to unveil their hopes and fears before God and, in turn, feel God's grace unveiled to them.