E-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited anthology of works by the early Christian theologians, compiled by the esteemed ecclesiastical historian Philip Schaff. The teachings and sermons of Church Fathers of the first, second and third century, shaped the core moral principles of the religion and deeply influenced the philosophical understanding of Christianity to this day. These contributions were instrumental in laying the groundwork for Christianity, facilitating its expansion ...

"Serenade the Fire: American Sonnets for the Apocalypse" by Barnabas Smith is a captivating collection of sonnets that capture the spirit of our tumultuous times. Written in the tradition of American sonnets developed by Wanda Coleman, Smith's poems explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart.With searing imagery and masterful language, "Serenade the Fire" offers a deeply personal and thought-provoking reflection on the state o...

[a.d. 100.] The writer of this Epistle is supposed to have been an Alexandrian Jew of the times of Trajan and Hadrian. He was a layman; but possibly he bore the name of “Barnabas,” and so has been confounded with his holy and apostolic name-sire. It is more probable that the Epistle, being anonymous, was attributed to St. Barnabas, by those who supposed that apostle to be the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and who discovered similarities in the plan and purpose of the two works. It ...

This anthology edited by Philip Schaff, a renowned ecclesiastic historian, includes the most important works by early Christian theologians. Their comportment and sacrifice, their lectures and preaching, their moral values, and their understanding of Christianity and its most precious messages - shaped the foundations of the Christianity, helping it spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond its borders during the first centuries after the death of Jesus. The edition includes: Volume I:...

From the creators of the popular Happy Rant podcast comes this collection of thought-provoking and often humorous discussions of Christian culture to help you gain valuable insight and clarity into the issues that frequently divide the church.Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin and Barnabas Piper, hosts of the Happy Rant podcast, take their signature faith-based back-and-forth from the recording booth to the book page as they explore pastor trends, personality tests, politica...

A groundbreaking history of architecture told through the relationship between buildings and energyThe story of architecture is the story of humanity. The buildings we live in, from the humblest pre-historic huts to today's skyscrapers, reveal our priorities and ambitions, our family structures and power structures. And to an extent that hasn't been explored until now, architecture has been shaped in every era by our access to energy, from fire to farming to fossil...

I was born in Barnſtable, in New-England, October 2, 1757, of credible Parents, whom I ſerved as an obedient Son, I hope, until the commencement of the late war called me from my home, and led me to exchange the occupation of a Huſbandman, to which I was bred for the more dangerous employment of a Soldier. In this capacity I served my Country 3 campaigns, and know not that my behaviour was censured by my officers. After having returned for a time to the Farming-Buſineſs, I concluded to try...

This book holds up a distorted mirror to the digital world, exposing the social, human, ethical, and power-related shadows of technological progress — confronting truths many would rather ignore. Technology is not merely a tool; it is a power structure that steadily weaves itself into every aspect of our lives.While the digital world promises convenience, it quietly dismantles privacy, manipulates thought, and reshapes social reality through algorithms. With unflinching clarity, the...

What are the odds of a city boy meeting an island girl thousands of miles away for marriage? This isn't your typical boy-meets-girl story. Rather, it's more of a boy-meets-God and girl-meets-God story . . . and the two opposites end up meeting and marrying through God. Written from the perspectives of both the boy and girl, Our Best Life before the Best Life captures the real story of Barnabas and Allie Kwok--married at the ages of twenty-two and twenty respectively--and through the unlike...

What does it mean to live in faith and truth? How does God's covenant shape our understanding of the world?The Epistle of Barnabas: A Journey Through Faith and Understanding brings you one of the earliest Christian writings, attributed to Barnabas, a close companion of the Apostle Paul. This epistle offers a unique perspective on the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, the fulfillment of God's covenant through Christ, and the transformative journey of spirit...

Relationships are vital, essential and imperative for the existence, peace and development of the human race. We are wired to know and relate with God our Creator, Owner cum Controller and also with fellow human beings.One of the most heart-rending problems for human beings everywhere is the experience of being alienated from God or being at odds with one another. There is serious conflict between people and God and conflicts between people and others. Some of these relationships h...

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