By the time of his death in 1933 Henri Bremond, priest and member of the elite Academie francaise, had established himself in France, and increasingly in England and the United States, as a distinguished historian of Christian spirituality and as a Catholic modernist who helped to shake the church out of its dogmatic slumbers by embracing ""pure love,"" artistic-poetic expression, and mystical prayer as the privileged manifestations of spiritual truth. Drawing on substantial new scholarship in France, that has resuscitated and reinterpreted Bremond's work for our own times, and that sees Bremond as an important precursor of current trends in literary interpretation as well as spirituality, Gorday surveys the entirety of Bremond's corpus of writing, setting his work in its context of his personal struggles, as well as the wider setting of French historical and cultural development. ""Bremond's inquiries led him to some culminating reflections on the relation between mystical experience and poetry, anticipating the contemporary interest in 'text' and posing for us the question: Are we merely left with 'words, words, words'? Or do the words crystallize the mystical experience, though metaphorically rather than conceptually? Gorday traces these many developments of a complex thinker sensitively and articulately, in dialogue with the latest French discussions of Bremond."" --Eugene TeSelle, Emeritus Professor of Theology and Church History, Graduate School of Theology, Divinity School, Vanderbilt University ""Considering the volume of work that Henri Bremond published, the many subjects it engaged, and the degree of recognition that it received from his contemporaries, Bremond has been a figure underrepresented in scholarship. Gorday has mastered Bremond's considerable output, set it in context, and presented it in an accessible and attractive way. His Histoire litteraire provocatively rated by Emile Goichot as the most successful of all of the modernist writings, Bremond undertook his work of historical retrieval not out of antiquarian interest, but because he judged it of continuing significance for his own time. Gorday has done that for Bremond himself."" --C.J.T. Talar, Professor of Church History, University of Saint Thomas (Houston) Peter J. Gorday is a retired Episcopal priest, parish pastor, and marriage and family therapist in Georgia. With a PhD in Religion (Vanderbilt), and ThM in Pastoral Counseling (Columbia Presbyterian), he has authored studies in the history of Biblical Interpretation and the relations of theology and psychoanalysis, as well as a biography of Francois Fenelon (2012).
By the time of his death in 1933 Henri Bremond, priest and member of the elite Academie francaise, had established himself in France, and increasingly in England and the United States, as a distinguished historian of Christian spirituality and as a Catholic modernist who helped to shake the church out of its dogmatic slumbers by embracing ""pure love,"" artistic-poetic expression, and mystical prayer as the privileged manifestations of spiritual truth. Drawing on substantial new scholarship in France, that has resuscitated and reinterpreted Bremond's work for our own times, and that sees Bremond as an important precursor of current trends in literary interpretation as well as spirituality, Gorday surveys the entirety of Bremond's corpus of writing, setting his work in its context of his personal struggles, as well as the wider setting of French historical and cultural development. ""Bremond's inquiries led him to some culminating reflections on the relation between mystical experience and poetry, anticipating the contemporary interest in 'text' and posing for us the question: Are we merely left with 'words, words, words'? Or do the words crystallize the mystical experience, though metaphorically rather than conceptually? Gorday traces these many developments of a complex thinker sensitively and articulately, in dialogue with the latest French discussions of Bremond."" --Eugene TeSelle, Emeritus Professor of Theology and Church History, Graduate School of Theology, Divinity School, Vanderbilt University ""Considering the volume of work that Henri Bremond published, the many subjects it engaged, and the degree of recognition that it received from his contemporaries, Bremond has been a figure underrepresented in scholarship. Gorday has mastered Bremond's considerable output, set it in context, and presented it in an accessible and attractive way. His Histoire litteraire provocatively rated by Emile Goichot as the most successful of all of the modernist writings, Bremond undertook his work of historical retrieval not out of antiquarian interest, but because he judged it of continuing significance for his own time. Gorday has done that for Bremond himself."" --C.J.T. Talar, Professor of Church History, University of Saint Thomas (Houston) Peter J. Gorday is a retired Episcopal priest, parish pastor, and marriage and family therapist in Georgia. With a PhD in Religion (Vanderbilt), and ThM in Pastoral Counseling (Columbia Presbyterian), he has authored studies in the history of Biblical Interpretation and the relations of theology and psychoanalysis, as well as a biography of Francois Fenelon (2012).
This book gives close attention to the poetry and plotting of six Shakespeare plays, three tragedies (Coriolanus, Richard III, and King Lear) and three comedies (Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice), paying particular attention to biblical imagery and theological themes of the plays.
This book gives close attention to the poetry and plotting of six Shakespeare plays, three tragedies (Coriolanus, Richard III, and King Lear) and three comedies (Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice), paying particular attention to biblical imagery and theological themes of the plays.
The ministry of casting out demons is either entirely dismissed on one hand or misused and abused on the other. A closed-system natural worldview utterly rejects the notion of a spirit world with spirit beings. To the other extreme, some shortsighted deliverance ministries reject the validity of the health professions and identify every problem in the life of the believer as demonic. The theology of these ministries fails to account for the power of the cross and its daily application in the life of the believer as the normal way in which God delivers from sin and evil. All challenges in the life of the believer do not necessitate a deliverance session. Unleashed is a book that offers a balanced perspective on these matters, including an instrument that can be used to assist in discerning the probable need for deliverance. The C1-13 instrument is revolutionary, transcending the usual inventories by applying variables that are key factors to differentiating degrees of demonic influence. The instrument is also distinct due to its integrative approach that cross-references the work of other professional fields to arrive at a comprehensive picture of the problem and thus a more extensive and effective treatment. ""Dr. Bellini wants to help us to believe in demons and then to be able to determine whether they are present in any given situation. These are important questions for those who seek wholeness and freedom for themselves and understanding for those in ministry. He goes after understanding with the precision of a scientist who takes nothing for granted. Those in ministry where demonization is a possibility can gain much from this book."" --Charles H. Kraft, Professor Emeritus, Fuller School of Intercultural Studies ""In his brand new release entitled Unleashed , Dr. Peter Bellini, from his own research and total life experience, lays the groundwork for a scholarly and sound, effective approach to the integration of the spiritual and the psychological, in addressing the demonic. With all the abuse that has taken place in many circles regarding what is referred to as 'deliverance ministry', Unleashed is a gift to the saints."" --Mark J. Chironna, Church On The Living Edge, Mark Chironna Ministries, Longwood, Florida ""For those on the fence regarding the existence of demons, Dr. Bellini's chapters on the theological background and supernatural worldview of demons are required reading. . . . Overall it is an amazingly balanced book offering a deliverance ministry model that doesn't myopically focus on deliverance solely, but upon complete restoration and wholeness. Sometimes that wholeness happens only through deliverance ministry, more often through the normal means of grace, and sometimes--without apology--through the insights from the medical fields."" --Randy Clark, Overseer of the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening, Founder of Global Awakening ""Pete Bellini is the real thing He is not an armchair theologian who talks about spiritual warfare from a safe distance. His theology has been radically shaped by his time in the trenches fighting evil supernaturalism."" --William. P. Payne, Professor of Evangelism and World Missions, Ashland Theological Seminary Peter J. Bellini is an associate professor of Evangelization at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. He earned a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. Pete is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. He has served in ministry over the last thirty years as a pastor, church planter, revivalist, deliverance minister, teacher, campus and prison minister, missionary, and evangelist. He is the author of Truth Therapy: Renewing Your Mind With the Word of God (2015) and Participation: Epistemology and Mission Theology (2010). In his spare time, Pete is a recreational heavyweight boxer, powerlifter, boxing historian, and avid Roberto Clemente aficionado.
The ministry of casting out demons is either entirely dismissed on one hand or misused and abused on the other. A closed-system natural worldview utterly rejects the notion of a spirit world with spirit beings. To the other extreme, some shortsighted deliverance ministries reject the validity of the health professions and identify every problem in the life of the believer as demonic. The theology of these ministries fails to account for the power of the cross and its daily application in the life of the believer as the normal way in which God delivers from sin and evil. All challenges in the life of the believer do not necessitate a deliverance session. Unleashed is a book that offers a balanced perspective on these matters, including an instrument that can be used to assist in discerning the probable need for deliverance. The C1-13 instrument is revolutionary, transcending the usual inventories by applying variables that are key factors to differentiating degrees of demonic influence. The instrument is also distinct due to its integrative approach that cross-references the work of other professional fields to arrive at a comprehensive picture of the problem and thus a more extensive and effective treatment. ""Dr. Bellini wants to help us to believe in demons and then to be able to determine whether they are present in any given situation. These are important questions for those who seek wholeness and freedom for themselves and understanding for those in ministry. He goes after understanding with the precision of a scientist who takes nothing for granted. Those in ministry where demonization is a possibility can gain much from this book."" --Charles H. Kraft, Professor Emeritus, Fuller School of Intercultural Studies ""In his brand new release entitled Unleashed , Dr. Peter Bellini, from his own research and total life experience, lays the groundwork for a scholarly and sound, effective approach to the integration of the spiritual and the psychological, in addressing the demonic. With all the abuse that has taken place in many circles regarding what is referred to as 'deliverance ministry', Unleashed is a gift to the saints."" --Mark J. Chironna, Church On The Living Edge, Mark Chironna Ministries, Longwood, Florida ""For those on the fence regarding the existence of demons, Dr. Bellini's chapters on the theological background and supernatural worldview of demons are required reading. . . . Overall it is an amazingly balanced book offering a deliverance ministry model that doesn't myopically focus on deliverance solely, but upon complete restoration and wholeness. Sometimes that wholeness happens only through deliverance ministry, more often through the normal means of grace, and sometimes--without apology--through the insights from the medical fields."" --Randy Clark, Overseer of the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening, Founder of Global Awakening ""Pete Bellini is the real thing He is not an armchair theologian who talks about spiritual warfare from a safe distance. His theology has been radically shaped by his time in the trenches fighting evil supernaturalism."" --William. P. Payne, Professor of Evangelism and World Missions, Ashland Theological Seminary Peter J. Bellini is an associate professor of Evangelization at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. He earned a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. Pete is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. He has served in ministry over the last thirty years as a pastor, church planter, revivalist, deliverance minister, teacher, campus and prison minister, missionary, and evangelist. He is the author of Truth Therapy: Renewing Your Mind With the Word of God (2015) and Participation: Epistemology and Mission Theology (2010). In his spare time, Pete is a recreational heavyweight boxer, powerlifter, boxing historian, and avid Roberto Clemente aficionado.
Everyone has experienced pain. No one is immune from loss and suffering. With all of the evil in this world, how can anyone rationally believe in a good and loving God? People who believe in God experience intense evil, yet they still retain their faith, claiming that God helps them in times of need. Still others claim that this same evil is proof that God does not exist; that if God were real, he would limit the suffering. If you have ever thought that it seems that things should be a certain way, that you are inclined toward believing, or not believing, in God because of the existence of evil, you are part of the conversation of the abductive problem of evil. This book does more than just explore what modern philosophers on both sides of the aisle have claimed about God and evil. It also illuminates an intricate world that is crafted for people having free will, for people who make moral choices. For it is within the realm of this intricate world that we may find the answers we seek.
Everyone has experienced pain. No one is immune from loss and suffering. With all of the evil in this world, how can anyone rationally believe in a good and loving God? People who believe in God experience intense evil, yet they still retain their faith, claiming that God helps them in times of need. Still others claim that this same evil is proof that God does not exist; that if God were real, he would limit the suffering. If you have ever thought that it seems that things should be a certain way, that you are inclined toward believing, or not believing, in God because of the existence of evil, you are part of the conversation of the abductive problem of evil. This book does more than just explore what modern philosophers on both sides of the aisle have claimed about God and evil. It also illuminates an intricate world that is crafted for people having free will, for people who make moral choices. For it is within the realm of this intricate world that we may find the answers we seek.
Ricky Delmont is determined to put his painful past behind him. The Versailles Theatre still holds a special place in his heart, but he hasn't been back to see it in years. Instead, Ricky has spent his time building his own business and turning himself into an upstanding citizen.But then, when he comes home one night, he finds something is amiss. Before he knows it, he is ensnared in a web of deception that pulls him back to the old theater. Suddenly Ricky finds himself haunted by his past in ways he never imagined....
*****2017 2nd Place Award Winner from Body, Mind, Spirit Book Awards*****Have you ever wondered why Positive Thinking and The Law of Attraction sometimes works...........and sometimes doesn't? Do you believe you aren't deserving? Do you believe it's not "meant to be?" Or maybe you believe it's not "Gods will." This groundbreaking and award winning new book boldly challenges 77 years of self-help teaching that has focused on positive thinking alone. Finally revealing the simple truth behind how to create the life you truly want and desire. You see the problem is not your thinking. It is not your words. And it certainly is not your wants and desires. No, the cause is limiting beliefs. Limiting beliefs deeply held in the sub-conscious mind and devotedly protected by ego. Limiting beliefs that don't allow our mind to accept new positive thoughts. Limiting beliefs that will not attract, and instead REPEL the things we want. Limiting beliefs that cause us to believe only what we "see." Limiting beliefs that stop us from seeing, believing and achieving all that is possible for us.
As the world’s only superhero, Alpha One is an icon of hope to all mankind...but at what price? While the population is inspired from a distance by their savior, police captain Gabriel Cole has gotten close enough to discover the mystery behind Alpha One’s public origin; and that his twisted plans to create a utopia are more dangerous than anyone could dream! This MIGHTY edition collects all twelve issues of the acclaimed series, three rare eight-page stories and a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes sketches and script.* From Peter Tomasi (Blood tree, Light Brigade, House of Penance, The Bridge), Keith Champagne (The Switch, Daybreak!, Frank N. Stein), Chris Samnee (Firepower, Daredevil), and Peter Snejbjerg (B.P.R.D.) with a new cover by Dave Johnson!
In the world-shaking first arc of the hit Ghost Machine series, it's Nature vs. Nurture from the minds of PETER J. TOMASI (Batman and Robin, Super Sons) and PETER SNEJBJERG (Starman, B.P.R.D.)! When the opposing leaders of Heaven and Hell broker a deal that sends Zachary Halo, a celestial child, and Rose Hornsby, an infernal child, to adoptive families here on Earth, they hope that this truce will halt the winds of war. But their cosmic gamble leaves Heaven’s Zachary Halo and Hell’s Rose Hornsby in a small town, ignorant of their roles in the bargain. With their 13th birthdays, they begin to discover the truth, and face powerful forces trying to influence them while they also deal with the turbulence of being teenagers. Collects issues #1-5.
A dysfunctional but fun family from the future hides out in the past against a threat that can travel through time! THE ROCKETFELLERS follows a family from the 25th century hiding in the 21st century with a terrible secret that could affect the fate of humanity. Enlisting in the Time Zone Protection Program and escaping to present-day Earth, The Rocketfellers must find a way to trust each other in the strange “ancient” world of today as they are hunted by threats from their time and ours. Collecting the first arc of Ghost Machine’s hit series from creators Peter J. Tomasi (Batman & Robin, Super Sons), Francis Manapul (The Flash, Detective Comics) and Rob Leigh. Collects issues #1-6.
BLOOD TREE stars two obsessed NYPD detectives on the hunt for a vicious butcher called the Angel Killer, a sociopath who preys on innocent family members of known murderers in order to “purify" the rest of society. BLOOD TREE confronts the battle of nature versus nurture, how present and future generations are tainted by past generations, and asks who must pay for the sins of the fathers…and perhaps even the sins of the mothers. From PETER J. TOMASI (The Mighty, House of Penance, Batman and Robin, Superman, Black Adam: Dark Age, Super-Sons, Detective Comics) and MAXIM ŠIMIC (Escape from New York, World’s Apart) Collects BLOOD TREE #1-6
This is an unusual and entertaining travel book - with a message or two. The author has travelled extensively on business in Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle East and he relates his extraordinary experiences with page-turning descriptions. He worked for the British Tourist Authority, he established his own international education consultancy and his insightful narratives come from his continuing worldwide travel on behalf of a range of UK boarding schools, colleges and charities. His advice on education has been sought by Russian billionaires, Saudi sheikhs and members of the Thai royal family. He has been faced with life-threatening experiences in two continents and endured wrongful imprisonment in Greece. Along the way, he ventured into religious retreats, spiritual experiences in India and pilgrim walks in Spain - finding a new meaning to his life which led him to raise over 50,000 for charitable causes including a school for 'children from the dumps' in Cambodia. The descriptions of his 'enlightenment' are equally colourful and he is often critical of those who are 'religious but not spiritual'.
