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Ivan Sokolov’s work, first published in 1904, begins with a balanced overview of the situation of the Orthodox Church under Ottoman rule from the fall of Constantinople (1453) to the beginning of the nineteenth century. The author then gives a detailed description of...
Editeur :
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
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2013-02-12
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A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's readable and comprehensive account of the...
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Grand Central Publishing
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2013-02-12
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Why did the medieval Church bless William of Normandy's invasion of Christian England in 1066 and authorise cultural genocide in Provence? How could a Christian army sack Christian Constantinople in 1204?Why did thousands of ordinary men and women, led by knights and...
Editeur :
Robinson
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2013-02-07
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Brief Histories
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The legendary treatise on how so many died at the hands of Roman and Pagan aggressors. In good Catholic fashion, the work is heavy on the descriptions, showing who and how and where they died, with attention paid to each and every sin, in graphic detail... with loads of...
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Disruptive Publishing
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2013-02-07
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The Psalms have resulted in controversies between Jews and Christians over the centuries and it is only from the mid twentieth century onwards that the two traditions have worked side by side in the academy at least. This is one of the very few volumes on the psalms to...
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OUP Oxford
Parution :
2013-02-07
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One of the most influential and well-loved books of Christianity, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis appears here in Penguin Classics in a new translation by Robert Jeffery, with an introduction by Max Von Habsburg, notes, a chronology and further reading.The...
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Penguin
Parution :
2013-02-07
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The story of Christianity is one of colossal undertakings and spectacular successes as well as ferocious intolerance, greed and bloodshed. Bamber Gascoigne traces a clear path through a complicated history, exploring the motives, the passions, the fears and the ...
Editeur :
Robinson
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2013-02-07
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Brief Histories
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The Jewish religion is one of the major faiths of the world yet one of the least understood. In a wide-ranging and accessible guide for the general reader Rabbi Naftali Brawer outlines the major themes and history of over 5,000 years of Jewish faith from its Abrahamic...
Editeur :
Robinson
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2013-02-07
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Brief Histories
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Ellen Muehlberger explores the diverse and inventive ideas Christians held about angels in late antiquity. During the fourth and fifth centuries, Christians began experimenting with new modes of piety, adapting longstanding forms of public authority to Christian...
Editeur :
Oxford University Press
Parution :
2013-02-07
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Among the New Testament books, John's Gospel is uniquely rich with Jesus' words and deeds-and it has for centuries drawn seekers and the faithful alike to an intimate understanding of his life and the power of his resurrection. Here is a personal resource...
Editeur :
Worthy Books
Parution :
2013-02-05
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Christian faith isn't blind obedience to a set of rules and regulations; it is entering into a relationship with a God who pursues us-not to punish, but to love. As the leader of CentralChristian Church in the self-proclaimed "Sin City, U.S.A.," Jud Wilhite has seen it...
Editeur :
FaithWords
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2013-02-05
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An engaging and thoughtful book that guides readers into the frontiers of being a missional Christian Prodigal Christianity offers a down-to-earth, accessible, and yet provocative understanding of God's mission of redemption in the world, and how followers of Christ can...
Editeur :
Jossey-Bass
Parution :
2013-02-01
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Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
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The Oxford Handbook of Kierkegaard brings together some of the most distinguished contemporary contributors to Kierkegaard research together with some of the more gifted younger commentators on Kierkegaard's work. There is significant input from scholars based in...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2013-01-31
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The Oxford Handbook of Kierkegaard brings together some of the most distinguished contemporary contributors to Kierkegaard research together with some of the more gifted younger commentators on Kierkegaard's work. There is significant input from scholars based in...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2013-01-31
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Jeff Bridges is one of the world's most popular actors and his unforgettable performance as The Dude in Coen Brothers film, The Big Lebowski, made him a cult hero. His remarkable career as an actor, performer and songwriter has brought him an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a...
Editeur :
Transworld Digital
Parution :
2013-01-30
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In The Republic, Plato suggests that the enlightened person will find himself disoriented on his return to the realm of the shadows. So at the very beginning of the Western philosophical tradition, there is a clear affirmation of the idea that following enlightenment,...
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OUP Oxford
Parution :
2013-01-24
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Violence has always played a part in the religious imagination, from symbols and myths to legendary battles, from colossal wars to the theater of terrorism. The Oxford Handbook of Religion andViolence surveys intersections between religion and violence throughout...
Editeur :
Oxford University Press
Parution :
2013-01-24
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"As browsable as it is useful, this encyclopedic volume reads like a leisurely conversation among old friends. It will refresh professors, inspire students, and delight all who love the church. This is a book that will be fun to read in the short term but will last a...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2013-01-22
Collection :
Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion
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Engagingly written by one of the world’s leading scholars in this field, this comprehensively revised edition tells the story of Christian spirituality from its origins in the New Testament right up to the present day. Charts the main figures, ideas, images and...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2013-01-22
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Engagingly written by one of the world’s leading scholars in this field, this comprehensively revised edition tells the story of Christian spirituality from its origins in the New Testament right up to the present day. Charts the main figures, ideas, images and...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2013-01-22
Collection :
Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
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