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| Under a broad pop-culture umbrella, using icons from music, literature, film, the media, and politics, David Dark hopes to provide fodder for lively conversation about what it means to be Christian and American in this "weird moment" in which we live. It is a moment when we are increasingly polarized along political and religious lines, a moment when we are too busy forming our response to listen to the one who is speaking. And yet we claim more than ever to be one nation, under God. What does all this mean? Dark shows us examples from America's rich cultural historyfrom the writing of Faulkner and Melville to the music of Bob Dylan and R.E.M. to the social witness of Dorothy Day and Will Campbellto help us understand how we might become our better selves. The end result, he hopes, will be a better understanding that "there is a reality more important, more lasting, and more infinite than the cultures to which we belong," the reality of the kingdom of God. "My own hope is to testify, in some small way, concerning a larger order than what we usually sense in our maddest moments, a kingdom coming (and somehow already here) on earth as it is in heaven. If I might only provoke the suspicion that there is a reality more important, more lasting, and more infinite than the cultures we inhabit and the most expensively publicized, perceived self-interest of the nation in which we find ourselves, I will be very pleased. It might be a relief. It might slow a pulse. It might even be good news." |
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| In this follow-up to his bestselling "The Gospel According to The Simpsons," religion journalist Pinsky explores the role that Disney animated features have played in the moral and spiritual development of generations of children. Pinsky explores 31 of the most popular Disney films, as well as recent developments such as the 1990s boycott of Disney by the Southern Baptist Convention and the role that Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg played in the resurgance of the company since the mid-1980s. |
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| The first edition of The Gospel According to Jesus won wide acclaim in confronting the "easy-believism" that has characterized some quarters in evangelical Christianity. This expanded edition deepens the debate over "lordship salvation" and the biblical understanding of faith and works in adding three new chapters and an appendix. The new chapters: - The Vine and the Branches - The Promise of Justification - Tetelestai! The Triumph is Complete -- The appendix contains answers to the most often asked questions on the subject of what Jesus really meant when he said "Follow me." |
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| He was a successful, faithful man who lost everything. His pain was as human as our own, his losses as devastating as any we will face. But Job refused to let go of his faith. And ih the end God gave witness that he was a "blameless and upright" man. This book is an honest look at both our pain and God's sufficiency. In it you'll find that it's all right to doubt, be confused, get angry--in short, be completely human. But in your humanness, you must always give yourself to God...even when it seems like heaven has turned its back. The personal insights in this encouraging book will bring you hope and healing through transforming encounters with the living God. And they will reassure you that even when you've lost everything, God is still there with you. And as Job discovered, that's more than enough |
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| In this commentary Mark is revealed as a theologian whose primary intention was the strengthening of the people of God in a time of fiery persecution by Nero. It begins with an introductory section discussing dating, occasion, literary style, and historical issues surrounding the gospel. The analysis is based on linguistic and historical research designed to draw out the meaning of the text. |
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| A Christian attending Bible study at a synagogue learns to love and appreciate Judaism while deepening his Christian faith. |
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| Oprah Winfrey is arguably the most well-known and well-liked woman in the world today. Her daily television show reaches millions of viewers, and if you include her magazine, website, book club, television network, and movie production company, her influence is without compare. Indeed, she has been nicknamed "The Queen of All Media." In this book, religion reporter Marcia Nelson explores the spiritual dimensions that are prevalent in all aspects of the Oprah Winfrey media empire. Though Oprah is rarely explicitly religious on her television show or magazine, Nelson points out that there are several major Christian themes that weave through these aspects of her life and work: confession, redemption, healing, mission, forgiveness, and salvation. Nelson concludes that Oprah is a "compelling spiritual teacher in a spiritually eclectic and ever-practical America." This book will appeal both to Oprah fans and people who are fascinated by the intersection of religion and popular culture. |
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| In this unique, engaging book Robert Short examines the insights to be found in the comic strip "Peanuts" and makes an expanded comment on these wonderfully imaginative parables of our times.Highlighting his remarks with selected cartoons, Short looks at the antics of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, et al. from a Christian perspective, revealing a surprisingly prophetic meaning behind their otherwise hilarious activities.While these lovable cartoon characters have enjoyed an almost unparalleled popularity--becoming pop culture icons of the highest order and entering the global consciousness practically as family members--Short's book also has found a place in the hearts of many readers, with sales now totaling more than ten million copies.Whether coming to the book for the first time or taking a second look, a delightful experience awaits in this modern-day guide to the Christian faith, fully illustrated with Peanuts. |
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| For more than three decades, Walt "Baby" Love has touched the lives of more than ten million listeners across the world. Every week he shares his triumphs, challenges, and soul-stirring moments through his award-winning radio programs. He has built a following of millions of listeners and repeatedly shattered racial barriers as a black man in an industry long dominated by whites. Yet this former army paratrooper with the famed 82nd Airborne Division, who served in Southeast Asia, also broke ground as a man of disciplined, abiding faith who refused to bow to corrupt influences. His enormously popular syndicated rhythm-and-blues show lost its spot on a Chicago radio station because Walt would not refrain from counseling his listeners to look to Jesus. Though beloved by his devoted listeners, Walt was often treated as an outcast by other African-American broadcasters and industry executives because of his outspoken and steadfast devotion to the Christian way of life. Still, both earthly and heavenly rewards have come in great abundance to the man raised by his great-grandparents in rural Pennsylvania. In "The Gospel According to Rev. Walt "Baby" Love" he offers reflections and inspirational thoughts drawn from his life. He shares how his religious convictions helped him survive and thrive in an industry he believed to be rife with corruption and ungodly influences. And he recounts the story of his progression of faith from a player of gospel and R&B music to an ordained minister and preacher of God's Word. Each chapter focuses on a Bible verse, reflecting on its significance to him and guiding you on how to incorporate its teachings into your own daily life. An uplifting story offaith, family, and forgiveness in the face of God's plan, "The Gospel According to Rev. Walt "Baby" Love" is inspirational reading at its best. |
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| When the recently released Catechism of the Catholic Church broke onto the NY times bestseller list, its astonishing success confirmed the overwhelming interest of Catholics and Protestants in understanding mordern Catholicism. Has the recent openness among denominations affected Catholic teaching? In the new spirit of cooperation, is there any reason why Catholics and Protestants should remain divided? This powerful and insightful examination of the Catholic Church provides: A side-by-side comparision of Scripture with the first new worldwide Catholic catechism in 400 years. A summary of how modern Catholicism views grace, works, and heaven. 24 ways the Catholic plan of salvation still stands in contrast to biblical truth. A balanced overview of how the authority structure of the Roman Catholic Church compares with that of the New Testament church. An explanation of how participation in the Mass and other sacraments is inconsistent with faith in Christ as Savior. |
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