The Anthropology of Religious Conversion paints a picture of conversion far more complex than its customary image in anthropology and religious studies. Conversion is very seldom simply a sudden moment of insight or inspiration; it is a change both of individual consciousness and of social belonging, of mental attitude and of physical experience, whose unfolding depends both on its cultural setting and on the distinct individuals who undergo it. The book explores religious conversion in a ...

In 1990, Pope John Paul II spoke of a “crisis of priestly identity.” Decades later, the crisis is not over, and the lack of a clear sense of priestly identity is the single greatest obstacle to the proper formation of priests today.In Nothing But You, Lord, longtime seminary professor and formation advisor Fr. John Cush draws on the thought of Bishop Robert Barron to recover the fundamentals of what it means to be a Catholic priest. Fr. Cush explores the qualities and char...

Typically, in the Western philosophical tradition, the presence of paradox and contradictions is taken to signal the failure or refutation of a theory or line of thinking. This aversion to paradox rests on the commitment-whether implicit or explicit-to the view that reality must be consistent. In What Can't be Said, Yasuo Deguchi, Jay L. Garfield, Graham Priest, and Robert H. Sharf extend their earlier arguments that the discovery of paradox and contradiction can deepen rather tha...

The passion play at Oberammergau in Bavaria is one of the oldest theatrical spectacles in the world, with a history of regular performance that dates back to 1634. By the dawn of the twentieth century, each season drew hundreds of thousands of spectators from Europe, North America, and beyond. Thomas Cook's first package tourists rubbed shoulders with luminaries ranging from Henry Ford to Rabindranath Tagore and Sylvia Pankhurst to Franz Liszt. This book provides a new account of Oberammer...

⚓ Um seinen Freund zu beschützen, riskiert ein Mann alles, indem er zum Piraten wird. ⚓In einer Zeit der Piraten, die keinem Menschen Sklaven sind, ist John Roberts hin- und hergerissen zwischen einer Welt gerechter und rechtschaffener Männer und bösen Sündern an jeder Ecke. John findet an Bord eines Sklavenschiffs einen ungewöhnlichen Freund namens Bartholomew, und als Piraten sie als Beute beanspruchen, wird er einer von ihnen, um ihn zu beschützen.Doch an Bord des Pirate...

À quels problèmes et questions les chrétiens africains sont-ils confrontés dans leur foi dans leur contexte culturel ? De quelles manières abordent-ils et répondent-ils à ces questions ? Ne gagnerait-on pas à avoir accès à des recherches qui viendraient approfondir et élargir notre compréhension de ces problématiques ? Ce livre aborde toutes ces questions et bien plus encore. Il est le fruit d’une étude et d’une enquête pluriannuelles parrainées par la Tyndale House Foundation. S’appuyant ...

⚓ Feinde wohin man blickt. Der Schatz eines Königs am Horizont. Der Pirat Roberts setzt die Segel.⚓Bartholomew Roberts hat das Piratenleben mit einer rücksichtslosen Hingabe angenommen, sehr zur Freude seiner neuen Crew. Unter seiner Führung sieht ihr Schicksal rosig aus, doch die Stimmung an Bord der Royal Rover ist nicht wie sie scheint.Bevor Roberts und seine Crew den nächsten Erfolg einheimsen können, muss er seine Crew zunächst vor dem Galgen retten und aus einem Gefän...

An anthology released to raise funds for the NHS and UK Healtcare workers. Fifty-three stories, 253,000 words of fiction, including several pieces that are original to this volume. A treasury of stories from some of the finest writers of science fiction, literary fiction, fantasy, horror, and more.Introduction by Ian WhatesLast Contact – Stephen BaxterSlink-Thinking – Frances HardingeGossamer – Ian WhatesThe Feather Dress – Lisa TuttleThe...

Robert's narrative delves into the often-neglected aspects of World War II, spotlighting the sacrifices and adaptations of American citizens on the home front. The story emphasizes the transformation of industries, the crucial role of women symbolized by "Rosie the Riveter," and the societal shifts caused by the departure of millions of men to the front lines. It provides a unique perspective on daily life changes, rationing, and the challenges faced by families, religious leaders, and the...

Claude Lacaille witnessed up close the oppression and poverty in Haiti, Ecuador, and Chile where dictators and predatory imperialists ruled. Like other advocates of Liberation Theology, he saw it as his duty to join the resistance, particularly against Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet. But the dictators were not alone, as they often enjoyed the support of the Vatican, sometimes tacit, but then brazenly open under Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. He began writing this book in ...

Philosophy in both Australia and New Zealand has been has been experiencing, for some time now, something of a 'golden age', exercising an influence in the global arena that is disproportionate to the population of the two countries. To capture the distinctive and internationally recognised contributions Australasian philosophers have made to their discipline, a series of public talks by leading Australasian philosophers was convened at various literary events and festivals across Australi...

Predator PriestBy: Robert J. McAllister, M.D., Ph.D.When the small town of Springer, Montana, receives a new priest in the parish, retired psychiatrist-turned-rancher Bob Lee forges an unlikely friendship with the mysterious Father Brown. But when a young boy dies under strange circumstances, alone in the woods with the new priest, Springer is in the spotlight, and Bob Lee is go-between and confidant for the accused. Inspired by the worldwide prominence of sexual abuse of ch...