The idea of progress guided human expectations and actions for over two centuries. From the Enlightenment onwards, it was widely believed that the condition of humankind could be radically improved. History had embarked on an unstoppable forward trajectory, realizing the promise of freedom and reason. The scientific revolution, the industrial revolution, and the French Revolution, in some views also the socialist revolution, were milestones on this march of progress.But since the l...

First Published in 2004. Confusion reigns in sociological accounts of the curent condition of modernity. The story-lines from the 'end of the subject' to 'a new individualism', from the 'dissolution of society' to the re-emergence of 'civil society', from the 'end of modernity' to an 'other modernoity' to 'neo-modernization'. This book offers a sociology of modernity in terms of a historical account of social transformations over the past two centuries, focusing on Western Europe but also ...

The climate crisis is humanmade. Its main cause is the burning of fossil fuels. To combat climate change, we have to understand how we arrived at where we are. This book explores the reasons why human societies have embarked on the trajectory of ever-increasing use of fossil fuels.Population growth, desire for freedom from want and profit-seeking all played major roles in shaping human history, but there has been no inevitable drive towards heating up the atmosphere in the pursuit ...

We are all modern today. But modernity today is not what it used to be. Over the past few decades, modernity has been radically changed by globalization, individualization, new inequalities, and fundamentalism. A novel way of analysing contemporary societies is needed. This book proposes such an analysis.Every society seeks answers to certain basic questions: how to order life in common; how to satisfy human needs; how to establish knowledge. Sociology long assumed that the answers...

We live in a modern age, but what does ‘modern’ mean and how can a reflection on ‘modernity’ help us to understand the world today? These are the questions that Peter Wagner sets out to answer in this concise and accessible book.Wagner begins by returning to the question of modernity's Western origins and its claims to open up a new and better era in the history of humanity. Modernity's claims and expectations have become more prevalent and widely shared, but in the course of their...

Warfare Prayer provides a toolbox and an operator s manual for those who take seriously the Apostle Paul s statement that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers. The demonic world around us is a reality, but all too few believers understand that realm of darkness to say nothing of having the skills to use effectively the weapons of warfare that God has given us. Based on a combination of sound biblical theology and real life experiences, this book...

You Can Be a Part of God’s Great Release of Wealth!The Bible proclaims a coming day when God will release a great transfer of the world’s wealth into the hands of His people. Why would God divert the world’s wealth in such a manner? Wouldn’t such an enterprise be driven by greed or the evil spirit of mammon? Or might there be a higher purpose?Revered author C. Peter Wagner delves deeply into this amazing prophecy, showing how God will bring about a miraculo...

Discover Heaven’s blueprint to overcoming darkness in your region!“How could God transform my city? It’s so full of sin, corruption and immorality. Revival could never come here.” Have you ever thought this? Stop being overwhelmed by darkness and start unlocking Heaven’s destiny for your city and region.Leading spiritual warfare teacher, C. Peter Wagner, offers practical strategies that will empower your prayer efforts to become more intentional and effecti...

Every sphere of society is crying out for Kingdom transformation!Sadly, poor teaching and great misunderstanding have led many Christians to reject any notion of so-called "dominion theology." This has left the dominion mandate that Jesus imparted to all believers woefully unfulfilled.Dr. C. Peter Wagner understood that the reformation of society was never intended to come through man's ideas and agendas; it could only be achieved through bold, empowered be...

How to Live Well and Finish Strong: Wisdom from a Modern Father in the Faith“Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” - Proverbs 4:7In his final manuscript before graduating to Heaven, world-renowned apostolic leader and spiritual father, C. Peter Wagner offers an intimate impartation of profound insight gained from decades of practice and personal experience.This book, completed by h...

The groundbreaking Prayer Warrior Series culminates with C. Peter Wagner's most personal insights yet into the dynamics of prayer ad spiritual warfare. Dr. Wagner reveals his personal approach to prayer as he provides you with practical steps for deepening and strengthening your own prayer life. Praying with Power will encourage you as it leads you into intimate personal, life-changing communication with your Father, the almighty God. Dr. Wagner answers personal, practical questions a...

Santaklaus - Quadrology of Love. This book series is my interpretation of the transition from the age of pisces to the age of aquarius, to its higher vibrations. All-encompassing love is relevant to all of us - this is something we can learn now, because the vibrations are growing and if we don´t, we will not be able to bear them. Enjoy my book series and feel free to visit my website ... www.santaklauspublishinghouse.com ... KPW