The writings of the Fathers of the Church, those great theologians who lived and taught during the first eight centuries of Christianity, are held in high esteem by Catholics, Protestants, and Eastern Orthodox Christians, and many non-Christians as well. The selections in this book, arranged according to topic, are taken from the 37 Volumes of the Ante-Nicene, Nicene, and Post-Nicene Church Fathers Collection, and the language has been updated for the benefit of the modern reader. An introduction to the topics is also included. See other excellent Christian classic works revised into modern English published by the editor by searching "Darrell Wright". Thanks for looking, and also for positive reviews of them.
During his long career as a strong defender of the notion of "Christian philosophy", Etienne Gilson (1884-1978) maintained a firm stance in his belief in the intrinsic, essential and constitutive influence of Christian revelation on medieval philosophy. As both an historian of medieval philosophy and as a student of St. Thomas Aquinas, Gilson believed strongly in both the formal distinction and the profound continuity, harmony and collaboration between faith and reason, philosophy and theology, and nature and grace in the doctrine of St. Thomas. In his effort to discover beyond the traditions of Thomistic commentators the personal thought of St. Thomas himself, Gilson often had to swim against a prevailing rationalistic current which sought to separate the philosophy of St. Thomas from the theology in which alone it could retain its viability and fruitfulness. But he refused to separate in the name of St. Thomas what St. Thomas himself not only did not separate but offered positive evidence against separating. There is an historical reason therefore for not separating the personal philosophy of St. Thomas from his theology. Thomas himself never did it. This erroneous tendency of separating the two sciences inevitably then leads to other, even greater and more harmful errors in both philosophy and theology, as the principle states, "Parvus error in principio magnus est in fine" (a small error in the beginning becomes a large error in the end, that is to say, when it is carried to its logical conclusion). And in Gilson's opinion, this unnatural separation is not a small error, but already a large and dangerous one.The Thomistic doctrine on the role of sacred doctrine, understood in its full transcendent sense, along with the celebrated Thomistic principle: "grace does not destroy nature but perfects it" (Summa Theologiae., I, 1, 8, ad 2), were for Gilson the central guiding principles which shed light on the relationship between faith and reason in St. Thomas. To Gilson these principles are often misunderstood and distorted by even professed followers of St. Thomas, and he believed that only by returning to their full original significance as understood and taught by St. Thomas can the unhealthy rupture between philosophy and theology be healed. And only by restoring to theology its pristine and rightful position as guiding light can philosophy attain its noble and exalted status as handmaiden within the royal kingdom of divine science.This book is an expanded version of the author's Licentiate thesis in philosophy, for which he received the highest marks possible. If you like this book or any other of the books I've written or edited, please leave a positive review, so that others may profit by them, and also that this struggling author and editor may continue to do this work for the glory of God. May He bless and protect you and yours.
Albuquerque's been taken over by gangs and thugs. They've divided the once proud city into pieces of turf, and forced most of the residents to leave. Dave would like to be able to pass it by. The problem is that the only lead he has regarding the whereabouts of his daughter indicated the kidnappers were heading to Albuquerque. He has to go in. He has to find her. He has to get her out safely. And to do so he must team up with a man he'd have despised at any other time in his life. A man he'd never have associated with if he wasn't so desperately in need of help. They have to work together. They have no choice. So together they formulate a plan which will take them into the lion's den. To negotiate with brutally sadistic killers. To rescue a frightened little eight year old girl. And only one of them will walk back out again. Dave Speer was separated from his family when the earth was assaulted from the last place it would expect: its own sun. The electric grids are down. The vehicles are no longer running. The world is in chaos. And Dave, looking for his captive daughter, is Alone. This is his story.
When she was first introduced in Darrell King's "Str8 Up Thugg'n", Tatiana Fuller was in a far cry from the glamorous life that she would achieve. Returning to her native Minneapolis, earns the talented youngster, overnight fame as the decadent hip-hop/R&B star 'Korvette', a lavender clad, seductive song n'dance succubus whose naughty girl persona draws both the admiration and ire of pop music's reigning queen, 'Lady Godiva'. The rivalry between the two iconic Billboard divas intensify across social media sites, as knowledge of their mutual attraction to gangsta rapper, 'ATL $lim' goes viral. However the violent behavior and growing infidelities of the thug emcee threatens to unite both of his scorned mistresses against him.
Accidental Tenderness is one man's journey through previously undiscovered emotions that dwelt inside his heart. This book explores his expressions of romance and love, along with brutally honest darker moments in the ebb and flow of life. It touches on the movements of nature and changes in times and seasons and includes some very poignant personal stories boldly bringing to light the agony of losing loved ones and how those times lead further into self-discovery.
In the heart of central Virginia lies the historic city of Lynchburg. Surrounded by historic towns such as Appomattox, Amherst and Bedford, Lynchburg is steeped in history and has been both home and hideaway for many famous people during its history. Remembering Lynchburg and Central Virginia a collection of writings by local writer and journalist Darrell Laurant unearths the various layers of history that have shaped Lynchburg and the surrounding area. From the shores and waters of the James River, which runs through Lynchburg, to Thomas Jefferson, who was a frequent visitor in Lynchburg and neighboring Bedford County, the history of the Lynchburg area speaks volumes to the inquisitive visitor or lifelong resident alike. With an eye for history and a journalistic touch, Laurant revisits the characters and events that have made this section of the Old Dominion state a treasure trove of historical tales."
This Manchester united diary for the academic year 2019 enables you to keep organised and up to date, with plenty of space to write notes, lists or appointments. Diary runs from 1st january 2019 to 31st december 2019.
This Barcelona F.C. diary for the academic year 2019 enables you to keep organised and up to date, with plenty of space to write notes, lists or appointments. Diary runs from 1st january 2019 to 31st december 2019.
Christianity Today 2025 Book Award Finalist (Missions / Global Church)Outreach 2025 Resource of the Year (Missions and Cross-Cultural)Southwestern Journal of Theology 2023 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Evangelism / Missions / Global Church) Drawing on forty years of teaching and mission experience, leading missiological anthropologist Darrell Whiteman brings a wealth of insight to bear on cross-cultural ministry.After explaining the nature and function of culture and the importance of understanding culture for ministry, Whiteman addresses the most common challenges of ministering across cultures. He then provides practical solutions based on lived experience, helping readers develop healthy patterns so they can communicate the gospel effectively. Issues addressed include negotiating differences in worldview, the problem of nonverbal communication, understanding cultural forms and their meanings, and the challenge of overcoming culture shock.Professors, students, and anyone ministering cross-culturally will benefit from this informed yet accessible guide. Foreword by Miriam Adeney.
Updated Edition of a Bestselling Study of Jesus and the GospelsIn this work Darrell Bock, a leading evangelical New Testament scholar who speaks and teaches around the world, and Benjamin Simpson show that a coherent portrait of Jesus emerges from the four Gospels when they are taken seriously as historical documents. When read together, the Gospels provide a clear picture of Jesus and his unique claims to authority. This book surveys all the Gospel units and relates them to their parallel passages, showing how the literary and canonical relationships work. Offering up-to-date interaction with the latest discussions about Jesus, the second edition has been substantially revised and updated throughout and includes three new chapters on how we got the Gospels.
