Righteous Indignation: Christian Philosophical and Theological Perspectives on Anger explores the philosophy of Christian anger—what anger is, what it means for God to be angry, and when anger is morally appropriate. The book explores specific biblical questions, such as how God communicates his anger in the Old Testament and whether anger at one's enemies in the imprecatory psalms is praiseworthy. In addition, some chapters focus on the practical application of anger to topics such as rac...

Wörter spielten und spielen in der Geschichte der linguistischen Beschäftigung mit Politik und politischer Kommunikation eine bedeutende Rolle. Standen am Anfang vor allem Arbeiten zum Schlagwortgebrauch, so wurden nach und nach weitere Bereiche bis hin zur modernen Diskursforschung wissenschaftlich erschlossen. Im vorliegenden Band sollen Wörter wieder stärker in den Blick genommen werden, ohne dass deshalb ihre Einbettung in Diskurse unberücksichtigt bleibt. Vielmehr soll eine Brücke zwi...

The most comprehensive volume ever produced in defense of the Gospels and ActsThe four Gospels and the book of Acts tell stories of Jesus’ life and the birth of Christianity. Are these stories true history or just religious fiction? Christians accept the stories as true and say that the entire Bible is a reliable communication inspired by God. Against this, non-Christians have argued that the Bible is a book of legends, myths, and historical inaccuracies—just anoth...

A collection of impactful lectures on the age of the archangel Michael from Christian Community co-founder Emil Bock. Written between 1923 and 1957, the issues raised around inclusivity and empathy resonate with many challenges faced by people today.Emil Bock, one of the founders of The Christian Community, was well known for his lectures on the age of the archangel Michael. This idea, found in the work of Rudolf Steiner, describes how periods in human history are ...

Krisen gaben schon immer den Anstoß für Weiterentwicklungen in Ökonomie, Politik und Gesellschaft. Die Corona-Krise bringt längst vorhandene Defizite ans Tageslicht und zwingt Organisationen, ganz grundlegend über Themen wie Arbeitsformen, Möglichkeiten der Zusammenarbeit, Digitalisierung, Prozesse und Strukturen, Produkte, Wertschöpfungsketten, Unternehmensziele, Werte oder ganze Geschäftsmodelle nachzudenken.Organisationen, die von der akuten Krisenbewältigung in einen Zukunftsmo...

The relationship between religion and conflict has generated considerable academic and political debate. Although the majority of religions and spiritual traditions are replete with wisdom that propagates a broader unity among human beings, these same examples have been used to legitimize hatred and fear. While some studies claim that religion facilitates peacebuilding, reconciliation, and healing, others argue that religion exacerbates hostility, instigates vengeance-seeking behaviors, an...

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today’' context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the worl...

If we could transport ourselves back to the first century AD, would we know the year, date, day, and hour of the crucifixion of Jesus? Yes, we would. We may even have been an eyewitness. But can we know these time markers today? Yes, we can. In The Day Jesus Died, using biblical, historical, archaeological, and literary information of that century, readers will trace the time of Jesus' death to the very hour, of the very day, of the very year that the Savior was crucified. This is not some...

"What is truth?" said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer.—Francis BaconAlthough Christians are followers of the Truth, many find themselves tempted by the alternate "truths" offered by conspiracy theories. Christianity and conspiracy theories have had a long, complicated relationship. But today conspiracy theories are bringing our already polarized society to the brink of chaos. QAnon, the Big Lie, and anti-vaccination theories thrive online, d...

Is historical accuracy an indispensable part of the Bible's storyline, or is Scripture only concerned with theological truths? As progressive evangelicals threaten to reduce the Bible's jurisdiction by undermining its historical claims, every Christian who cares about the integrity of Scripture must be prepared to answer this question.Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith? offers a firm defense of Scripture's legitimacy and the theological implications of modern and postmo...

Sex macht Spaß" lautet ein weit verbreitetes Vorurteil. Doch ist diese These nicht gar zu steil? Wurde sie mal auf Herz und Nieren geprüft? Haben wir nicht alle schon Situationen erlebt, in denen wir den Spaß bei der angeblich schönsten Sache der Welt anzweifelten? 44 Autorinnen und Autoren jedweder sexueller Orientierung aus der Lesebühnen-, Poetry Slam- und Kabarettszene gehen der Sache mit dem Sex und dem Spaß humoristisch auf den Grund und klären nicht zuletzt die Frage, ob W-Lan-Netze...