Marriage and Sexuality in Early Christianity is part of Ad Fontes: Early Christian Sources, a series designed to present ancient Christian texts essential to an understanding of Christian theology, ecclesiology, and practice. The books in the series make the wealth of early Christian thought available to new generations of students of theology and provide a valuable resource for the church. Developed in light of recent patristic scholarship, the volumes provide a representative sa...

Wealth and Poverty in Early Christianity is part of Ad Fontes: Early Christian Sources, a series designed to present ancient Christian texts essential to an understanding of Christian theology, ecclesiology, and practice. This volume is designed to introduce the reader to the broad range of texts that reflect early Christian thoughts and practices on the topic of wealth and poverty.Developed in light of recent patristic scholarship, the volumes will provide a repre...

Biblical Interpretation in the Early Church is part of Ad Fontes: Early Christian Sources, a series designed to present ancient Christian texts essential to an understanding of Christian theology, ecclesiology, and practice. The books in the series will make the wealth of early Christian thought available to new generations of students of theology and provide a valuable resource for the Church. This volume focuses on how Scripture was interpreted and used for preaching, te...

Warning: this book may cause you to rethink your default typeface settings.Back to Font uncovers the secrets and lives behind 16 of the most famous typefaces. It answers all sorts of questions you might never have thought to ask before. Like: who were their 'parents' and where were they 'born'? What's pretty and interesting about them, and what isn't? How are the typefaces used (and abused), and where can you find them 'in the wild'? Most importantly, these...

With every curse comes a blessing…All Brian Morrison wants is to be an ordinary teenager with normal teenage problems, but his uncontrollable twitching and phonic tics make that impossible. The butt of jokes in school, he is nothing but a laughing-stock until a visit to a local tarot shop turns his life upside-down.The psychic’s strange prediction thrusts him into a mysterious world of ghastly creatures and bizarre events, and he must come to terms with the abrupt changes i...

The folktales and myths of the Iroquois and their Algonquian neighbors rank among the most imaginatively rich and narratively co-herent traditions in North America. Inspired by these wondrous tales, Anthony Wonderley explores their significance to Iroquois and Algonquian religions and worldviews. Mostly recorded around 1900, these oral narratives preserve the voice and something of the outlook of autochthonous Americans from a bygone age, when storytelling was an important facet of daily l...

Delve into the world of fourteenth–century England, in this thrilling historical mystery. It may be enjoyed as complete in itself or as part of the Hugh de Singleton medieval mystery series.When Hugh and Kate’s newborn son is taken to the church to be baptized, they are astounded to find that the locked font is completely dry. The possibility of a leak is quickly ruled out, and just as Hugh is beginning to wonder if there may be a sinister explanation for the stolen holy water, Fat...

"Among the great classics of early feminist thought . . . challenging, witty . . . a sometimes startlingly original discussion of women's status." — Literary HubYou would as well look for blood in a corpse as for the least shred of decency in a man . . .Without help from their wives, men are just like unlit lamps . . .Just think of them as an unreliable clock that tells you it's ten o'clock when it's in fact barely two . ...

In Moral Formation and the Virtuous Life, volume editor Paul M. Blowers has translated and gathered several key texts from early Christian sources to explore the broad themes of moral conscience and ethics. Readers will gain a sense of how moral formation was part of a process sustained by pastoral instruction and admonition based on ritual practice (baptism, eucharist, and liturgy) as well as learned ethical behaviors related to moral issues, such as sexual ethics, marriage and celibacy, ...

Are you a lover of poetry and music? Then you will absolutely adore DECADES Book of Poems! This book is a beautifully written compilation that spans various musical eras and captures the true spirit of each period.DECADES Book of Poems features an incredible collection of poems inspired by music that will transport you back in time and allow you to experience the essence of each era. This book is perfect for anyone who loves poetry and music!With its engaging content, this ...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Match your wits against a band of pirates on the high seas and try to defeat them—or join them! Every Twisted Journeys® graphic novel lets YOU control the action by choosing which path to follow. Which twists and turns will your journey take?

In 1988, the Raiders turned to Mike Shanahan to fix their fading franchise. What followed was over a year of turmoil, tension, and eventually a hex that would haunt the team for decades. After the Raiders fired him, Shanahan returned to the Denver Broncos, won Super Bowls, and became known as "The Mastermind." "The Curse of the Mastermind" dives deep into Shanahan's 20 games in Silver & Black; the drama behind the headlines, the fractures inside the locker room, and the ripple effect that ...