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This book argues that the best way to understand the stories of the Old and New Testaments is to consider them as human stories with sophisticated narrative techniques at play. God is a character in these stories from the beginning, and considering god as a character in a narrative proves fruitful in responding to the human voices of these stories.

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This book argues that the best way to understand the stories of the Old and New Testaments is to consider them as human stories with sophisticated narrative techniques at play. God is a character in these stories from the beginning, and considering god as a character in a narrative proves fruitful in responding to the human voices of these stories.

Although many readers go to the Bible to find the revealed word of Yahweh or of the Christian God, what they find there is always an interpretation of the text through the filters of a religious dogma which exists prior to the reading of the text. Reading the Bible suggests another way of reading the texts, a way of reading which concentrates not on “what does it mean?” but on “what does it say?” and “what do I see there?” The result is a fresh approach to the reading of these biblical texts, an approach which celebrates human storytelling while investigating myth, language, and the act of reading a text.

– from the book cover

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ISBN: 0-595-31874-6

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This is a learning module that uses data to investigate the increasing attention being drawn to a debate about the compatibility of certain religions and democracy.

This course provides an introduction to major political, social, cultural and intellectual changes in Europe from the beginnings of the Renaissance in Italy around 1300 to the outbreak of the French Revolution at the end of the 1700s. It focuses on the porous boundaries between categories of theology, magic and science, as well as print. It examines how developments in these areas altered European political institutions, social structures, and cultural practices. It also studies men and women, nobles and commoners, as well as Europeans and some non-Europeans with whom they came into contact.

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This is a series of 4 lessons based on an interview with social anthropologist Maria Tendriakova. The topics of the lessons are: Women in Russia, Problems of equality, The Russian Orthodox Church, Nationalities in Russia.

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This is a series of 4 lessons based on an interview with social anthropologist Maria Tendriakova. The topics of the lessons are: Women in Russia, Problems of equality, The Russian Orthodox Church, Nationalities in Russia.

Authors: Shannon Donnally Quinn, Victoria Thorstensson, Darya Vassina, Nina Familiant, Benjamin Rifkin, Dianna Murphy

New version created by: Shannon Donnally Quinn and Isabella Palange with help from Lidia Gault

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Students discuss and learn about the nature of scientific knowledge in the context of scientific and non-scientific debates about climate change. This 50-minute module can be taught in a small- to very large-size introductory religion, philosophy or ethics class.

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This is a sample syllabus for a moral reasoning course that will explore the historical life of Jesus of Nazareth, analyzing his role, influence, and teachings. We will look at examples of his impact on the lives of other famous historical figures and consider how his moral philosophy can apply to our contemporary life.The course is designed for students of all traditions, backgrounds, and lifestyles. All faith views will be invited and encouraged to share in civil interfaith dialogue.

The purpose of these basic foundational doctrines is to introduce new believers to the evangelical Christian Faith. The studies are interdenominational in nature and brief in content. The theology is conservative and evangelical, reflecting those core teachings held dear by the Bible believing church through the centuries. Denominational distinctives have been avoided. 

This introductory course surveys the introductory matters of the New Testament, its historical and cultural context, and a brief summary of each book of the New Testament.

This introductory course covers the basic concepts of the communication process, including cross-cultural communication. It also brings focus on how to interpret the Bible, prepare and deliver Bible messages, speeches and lesson plans. Also covered are teaching principles, and how to conduct small groups.

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A Book of Two Hundred 100-Word Stories

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A Book of Two Hundred 100-Word Stories

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A Book of Two Hundred 100-Word Stories

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A Book of Two Hundred 100-Word Stories

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A Biblical Understanding of Transgenderism

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Are Christians prepared to answer the challenges that accompany transgender ideology? Can we clearly defend our beliefs? Do we understand what the transgender community believes? Transitioning introduces the reader to transgender ideology while providing a Biblical framework for evaluating it. Clear and concise, Transitioning is a must-read primer on the subject of transgenderism for every Christian.

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Countries are aggressively incorporating transgenderism into their country’s official ideology. We find ourselves on the cusp of being legally required to accept an individual’s personal feelings over objective truth and scientific data. Already, failure to embrace such personal feelings can lead to social ostracism, loss of employment, and discrimination lawsuits. Corporations and political leaders around the world seem determined to impose a celebration of transgenderism upon the people regardless of their preferences. However, with this embrace of transgender ideology comes a host of unsettling questions. The logic undergirding transgender ideology is incompatible with the logic undergirding many societal laws and protections. A crisis of ideology is brewing.

Are we as Christians prepared to answer the challenges that accompany transgender ideology? Can we clearly defend our beliefs? Do we understand what the transgender community believes? Transitioning introduces the reader to transgender ideology while providing a Biblical framework for evaluating it. Clear and concise, Transitioning is a must-read primer on the subject of transgenderism for every Christian.

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This Womanist Praxis Academy is an expansion of WWC's Resource Corner GoogleDrive folder and our community education workshop materials. We invite others to contribute to this growing curriculum so information is accessible to all those who need it.

This is a textbook by and for students in the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), Biblical Theology of Women in Leadership course, Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree program. 

Myth, Metaphor, and Mystery

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A deep exploration of the fundamental symbols, ceremonies, rituals, and transformative narratives of the world's great wisdom traditions and mythological systems. With special attention paid to their relevance to the modern world.

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Using insights from the fields of anthropology, depth psychology, religious studies, world literature, and archaeology, we explore the living knowledge of the world’s great wisdom traditions and what they can teach us about how to live more meaningful, integrated lives in the modern world.

This project was funded by the MHCC Foundation OER Grant Program and published by MHCC Library Press. MARC record available at the end of the book.

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