The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The eighteenth-century fascination with Greek and Roman antiquity followed the systematic excavation of the ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum in southern Italy; and after 1750 a neoclassical style dominated all artistic fields. The titles here trace developments in mostly English-language works on painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater, and other disciplines. Instructional works on musical instruments, catalogs of art objects, comic operas, and more are also included. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT091318London: printed for R. Sayer, 1759. 16],132p., plates; 8
On Robert Morris' final sculptural works, which express a shift toward more baroque and allegorical elementsDocumenting the first exhibition dedicated to American conceptualist Robert Morris (1931-2018) since his death, Monumentum 2015-2018 presents a series of works produced in the final years of the artist's life. Both series are comprised of sculptures depicting human figures: the first, MOLTINGSEXOSKELETONSSHROUDS, are made of Belgian linen soaked in resin and placed over models to take on their form; the second series, Boustrophedons, consists of works rendered in carbon fiber, and were exhibited respectively in 2015 and 2017 at the Castelli Gallery in New York. The spatial design of the two series as they were exhibited at the Galleria Nazionale of Rome was agreed with Morris himself before his death. Morris' last sculptural works mark a shift in his formal vocabulary, free from the imperatives of order and abstraction typical of the American avant-garde of his time.
Who is the Holy Spirit, and exactly what does He do? Many people find the Holy Spirit mysterious and confounding. Why is the third person in the Godhead--the one Jesus said would be the believer's ultimate source of truth and comfort--the source of such confusion? In "The God I Never Knew," Robert Morris clearly explains that the Holy Spirit's chief desire is for relationship - to offer us the encouragement and guidance of a trusted friend. This insightful and biblically-based book moves beyond theological jargon, religious tradition, and cultural misconceptions to clarify what the Holy Spirit promises to do in your life: - Dwell within you - Be your helper - Guide you into all truth- Comfort you- Pray for you- Show you things to come- Never leave you It's time to experience the Holy Spirit in a fresh, new way--to meet the God you may have never known. " """You will find no better person than Robert Morris] to introduce you to friendship with the Holy Spirit of the living God.""--Jack W. Hayford, founder and president of The King's University ""This is one of the most balanced approaches to the role of the Holy Spirit that I've ever seen.""--Perry Noble, founding and senior pastor of NewSpring Church and author of "Unleash " INCLUDES A SMALL - GROUP STUDY GUIDE
How can I help my church stay focused on its purpose? What would a culture of generosity look like for my church? What part does rest play in a healthy church? Whether you are a pastor, a volunteer, or a church member, you want your church to grow well. After all, there's no better place to experience God than in the loving, healthy community of a church. But what does an effective church look like? Is it possible to grow and be healthy at the same time? Pastor Robert Morris has experienced firsthand the spiritual and relational excitement of a growing, dynamic church. In The Blessed Church, Pastor Morris brings you practical wisdom for cultivating real growth by nurturing true and Biblical health in your spiritual community. "In The Blessed Church Robert Morris reveals why Gateway Church in Dallas-Fort Worth has become not just one of the largest churches in America but also one of the most influential. Robert's devoted, attentive shepherding of this great fl ock is one reason why Gateway is so'blessed.' In The Blessed Church the biblical principles that lead to true success in the body of Christ are carefully explained.If you love the local church, as both Robert and I do, you won't want to miss the insights found in this helpful and practical book." --Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship; and president, The Urban Alternative "Our world desperately needs healthy, vibrant churches, so I'm so thankful Robert Morris has written The Blessed Church--a book that draws on the Gateway 'back story' to describe the qualities of a healthy local church. More than anything, a heart for God and a love of people define the ministry of Pastor Morris and Gateway Church. If you want a growing vitality in your church, you will profit from every page of The Blessed Church." --Chris Hodges, senior pastor, Church of the Highlands "How has your church remained so healthy while growing so quickly?" Robert Morris gets this question a lot. In other words, people want to know: "What's your secret?" In The Blessed Church: The Simple Secret to Growing the Church You Love, Pastor Robert Morris unfolds why Gateway Church in suburban Dallas-Fort Worth is one of America's fastest-growing, spiritually enriching local churches--and still one of its healthiest.Written for both church leaders and lay people, The Blessed Church looks at the qualities that make church "work" in the twenty-first century and how that can enrich your church--whatever its size or vision. With the humor and powerful stories he's known for, Morris shows how every component of your church--including mission, church government, teaching, worship, small groups, giving, and outreach--can receive God's richest blessings. Rather than bemoaning the problems of the contemporary evangelical church, The Blessed Church celebrates the expanding role of the body of Christ in the lives of individuals--starting right where you and your church are today.
The story of an ambitious Norman-Welsh priest who wrote, often angrily and always vividly, about his troubles and about the people and places he knew. His books provide the most detailed evidence and the shrewdest insights we have into twelfth century Wales, its social customs, its agriculture, its leading figures and its religious life.
