This accessible introduction covers the complete history and contemporary contexts of the church's involvement in Catholic social tradition, giving distinctive attention to the Bible, liturgy, the thought of Augustine and Aquinas, and recent theological developments.Bringing together veteran teachers of Catholic Social Teaching who have worked together on the content, this book is designed to set social questions within the Catholic tradition and contemporary life. End-of-chapter a...

This book explores the cultural, aesthetic, and political relevance of music in radio art from its beginnings to present day. Contributors include musicologists, literary studies, and cultural studies scholars and cover radio plays, radio shows, and other programs in North American, English, Spanish, Greek, Italian, and German radio.

"I am the First and the Last, And the Ever-living One [I am living in the eternity of the eternities]. I died, but see, I am alive forevermore; and I possess the keys of death and Hades." (Revelation 1:17-18, AMP). Pastor McCarthy desires to elevate your faith and deepen your understanding that Jesus is from "everlasting to everlasting." David gently leads the reader from the realm of finite man to a fuller comprehension of his majesty. On that triumphal entry (Palm Sunday), Jesus rode int...

The Risk of Trading takes an in-depth look at the challenges traders have in regards to one of the most critical facets of trading: risk management. The book takes a magnifying look at risk that every trader needs to have and understand in order to be successful in trading. Most traders look at risk in terms of a "stop-loss" that enables them to exit a losing trade quickly. In The Risk of Trading, Michael Toma explains that risk is ever-present in every aspect of trading and advocates that...

This publication presents a solid introduction to the apostolic ministry. It will bring clarity and understanding to the apostolic office, the apostolic anointing, and apostleship. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and appreciation for the apostolic office and gift. For a full examination of the apostolic ministry, please see my book ent...

Jesus' teachings have reached across two millenia, inspiring, informing, and uplifting people from all walks of life. In this elegant little volume, a noted religious publisher and biblical student has collected Jesus' key messenges, culled from the Gospels. Organized thematically, Jesus' words speak directly to contemporary lives and convey a man unlike any other man whose life contains a message for all. Engaging and nondoctrinal commentary throughout places the sayings in their historic...

With thousands of passages to chose from in the first five books of the Bible, which should you memorize?This unique guide gives a brief synopsis of each book of Moses, hi-lights important passages and explains why each passage is important to memorize for the Christian.Includes 2 FREE Bonuses: "How to learn Scripture by Heart" and "Books and Divisions of the Bible"!

People who love trivia games won't be able to put down BIBLEOLOGY, which contains dozens of test-your-knowledge questions. Whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, Bibleology is an engaging way to get more familiar with this fascinating collection of people's interactions with the God of the universe.

This book describes the Messianic prophecies and their fulfilment. It was after the fall, when the outlook for Adam and Eve seemed bleak that the first Messianic promise was given (Genesis 3:15). Eve was promised that one her descendants would destroy the serpent (Satan). More details were added over time, how he would smite the wicked and all nations would be blessed through him. He would usher in a reign of peace, happiness and safety when nature will be changed, harmful animal...

In "Mishnah and the Words of Jesus", Dr. Roy B. Blizzard presents comparisons between the words of Jesus and the words of rabbis prior to, contemporary with, and following Jesus, recorded for us in the "Mishnah", "Order Nezikin", Tractate "Avot", or the "Chapters of the Fathers" ("Pirkei Avot").Probably anyone who has ever focused on the teachings of Jesus in any depth is aware that he was a product of the religious milieu that emerged in the 1st century of this present era. The fo...

This is a first in a series on spiritual warfare. in this book we dig into the bible to learn more on the history and nature of the fallen angels that wage war in the second heaven.When writing to the saints in Ephesus, Paul tells us that we as believers are engaged in a battle, and this battle is waged against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Hence it is "A spiritual Warfare."But what are these principalities? Who are these powers and world rulers of d...

The chapters of this book "present the proper understanding we should have and pay attention to for the meetings in the church life, particularly the proper preparation and exercise needed for the Lord's table meeting. They also give general guidelines for the pursuit in life."