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EARLY HISTORY OF RELIGION. Imagine holding history in your hands. Now you can. Digitally preserved and previously accessible only through libraries as Early English Books Online, this rare material is now available in single print editions. Thousands of books written between 1475 and 1700 can be delivered to your doorstep in individual volumes of high quality historical reproductions. From the beginning of recorded history we have looked to the heavens for inspiration and guidance. In these early religious documents, sermons, and pamphlets, we see the spiritual impact on the lives of both royalty and the commoner. We also get insights into a clergy that was growing ever more powerful as a political force. This is one of the world's largest collections of religious works of this type, revealing much about our interpretation of the modern church and spirituality.

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Officium beate Marie v[ir]ginis ad vsum Saru[m] cu[m] plurib[us] deuotis orationibus [et] co[n]te[m]platio[n]ibus impssu[m] caracteribus, figuris, ac mortis accide[n]tia nouiter additis.
Book of hours (Salisbury)
Catholic Church.
Imprint from caption title. Publication date from STC.
Formerly STC 15906.
Identified as STC 15906 on UMI microfilm, reel 134.
Signatures: [a]-q.
Bodleian Library copy on reel 89 is bound and filmed preceding a non-STC item with title: Psalterium intemerate dei genitricis [et] gloriasissime virginis Marie: facinorum aduocata--Cf. STC.
Imperfect; the Stonyhurst College copy lacks title page and is tightly bound affecting text.
Appears at reel 89, #8 (Bodleian Library copy) and at reel 134, " (Stonyhurst College, Whalley, Lancs. copy).
[256] p. :
[Paris : Symonis vostre, 1512]
STC (2nd ed.) / 15913
Latin
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A Coastal Delight
This is a wonderful cookbook, full of unique and delicious recipes and party ideas.It is also full of beautiful artwork by local artists featuring scenes of quaint, historic Beaufort, North Carolina.If you have never visited this lovely coastal town, you should at least treat yourself to local dishes, developed and shared by the women of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, who are known for their Holiday Bazaar food and the lunches they serve during the Beaufort Old Homes Tour, held every summer. The seafood recipes are particularly delightful, reflecting the heritage of this seaport town built by watermen and their families.Buy this book, and take a trip to Historic Beaufort--you won't regret either one. ... Read more

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THE COMMITTED CHURCH AND CHANGE I N LATIN AMERICA

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EARLY HISTORY OF RELIGION. Imagine holding history in your hands. Now you can. Digitally preserved and previously accessible only through libraries as Early English Books Online, this rare material is now available in single print editions. Thousands of books written between 1475 and 1700 can be delivered to your doorstep in individual volumes of high quality historical reproductions. From the beginning of recorded history we have looked to the heavens for inspiration and guidance. In these early religious documents, sermons, and pamphlets, we see the spiritual impact on the lives of both royalty and the commoner. We also get insights into a clergy that was growing ever more powerful as a political force. This is one of the world's largest collections of religious works of this type, revealing much about our interpretation of the modern church and spirituality.

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Manuale ad vsu[m] isignis eccle[sie] Sa[rum] correctu[m] iuxta exe[m]plar [per] ide[m] parisi[us]
Sarum manual.
Catholic Church.
Publication date from colophon.
Printed in red and black.
With an index.
ccvi, [1] leaves :
[Rouen] : Nouiter i[m]presse pro Ioha[n]ne caillart librarii i[n] ciuitate Rothomagen. in parrochia s[an]cti Michaelis mora[m] trahe[n]t, [1522]
STC (2nd ed.) / 16144
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Includes recipes for: Appetizers, Relishes, Soups, Salads, Breads, Meats, Poultry, Seafood, and much much more. ... Read more

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This cookbook is a collection of recipes from the many members and friends of the Church of the Redeemer in Greenville, South Carolina.Also included are contributions from celebrities and highly respected restaurants, as well as regional favorites and traditional recipes handed down through the generations. ... Read more

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This insightful collection of essays focuses on Christ s saving work and presence in the Church through the sacrament of Orders. Taken together, the essays on Christ and his work constitute a call to return to the Christology of St. Thomas and the soteriology of St. Anselm. The essays on Orders range from a treatment of the priestly representation of Christ to the nature of the character; imparted by the sacrament of Orders. The last essay, with Professor Lawrence Welch, explains the coherence and integrity of the teaching of Presbyterorum ordinis. ... Read more

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A vital guide for all who care about the full inclusion of children and their families in the life of the church today. An engaging blend of theory, story, and practical resources for congregations committed to welcoming and nurturing children and those who care for them. ... Read more

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Teach the children well...
I was assigned the book 'God, Kids & Us: The Growing Edge of Ministry with Children and the People Who Care for Them' as part of my seminary training.There were elements that were familiar, and elements that were new to me.

The exercises from the book Janet Marshall Eibner and Susan Graham Walker were eye-opening from the very start.Perhaps the primary thing I learned from the experience was one not really intended from the class I took - I learned how devoid my life is of children.There are the occasional grandchildren and great-grandchildren visiting the retirement community where I am chaplain, but I generally only see them for a moment or so (when families are visiting residents, I usually try to stay out of their way, since the residents tend to see me far more often).At the seminary, the community college where I work, and at home, there are no children, save by `accident'.In order to accomplish the worksheets required for class, I had to ask students in the Tutoring Centre at my college to take them home to their children and bring them back to me.

Eibner and Walker discuss in their chapter on pastoral care and paying attention the different kinds of learning styles that can be adapted for individuals within a communal setting.This relates well to learning styles and pedagogical analyses such as Howard Gardner's 'Frames of Mind' - it seems like it should be obvious, but it is often overlooked in planning, that children learn differently one from another.One might respond to visual art, another to music, another to activity, another to reading, and so on.

This is a very practical book, intended to help the educator take stock of the current situation and plan from there accordingly.One thing that is important is not taking things for granted, or assuming that one knows because one is the adult, teacher or parent.Elements such as choosing appropriate curriculum, selecting and training appropriate teachers and volunteers, and continuing to look after the training and effectiveness of the education programme are all contained here.Eibner and Walker include sample job descriptions, questionnaires and recommended readings - this book is clearly intended to be the start of the process, rather than the full process in and of itself.

Children can come up with questions and insights beyond what 'normal' adult parameters may be - these are to be encouraged, fostering a mutual learning experience between educator and child.Throughout this text, the idea of mutual process as part of a whole community is emphasised, and including children as full members of that community is of paramount importance.

This is a great book to use for those involved in or thinking about children's ministry and church school.It is also a good book for parents and grandparents, to see what kinds of considerations go into (or should go into) the composition of effective and nurturing church school experiences.

Book More for Clergy and Leadership vs Parents
I was looking for books to help teach my child re holy communion. This book was recommended, but really dosen't have any reference to communion instruction in it. It would be helpful for Episcopalian Christian EducationLeaders. ... Read more

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A Note from Jill Briscoe

Dear Friends,

How do you handle the storms of life? How do I? Do we stride over them like Jesus did, or do we sink under them like Peter (Matt.14:30)? There's the conflict of church splits, or elders not supporting you. There's the conflict in the ministry home when children act up and don't follow the Lord. The winds of adversity can buffet us pretty badly, just as they buffeted the disciples' little boat (v. 24).

But then Jesus comes to us, just when we're swamped and going down and says cheerfully, "Take courage, it is I, don't be afraid." Then we have a choice to walk over it all in triumph with Jesus or look at the storm instead of the Savior and drown. As soon as we cry for help, we'll feel His hand holding us. He'll catch us--you'll see--and then He'll ask us, "Why did you doubt?" Conflict Gives us a chance to know "His hand is not too shortened that it cannot save."

We trust that this book on Resolving Conflict will help you to remember, despite the winds and waves of panic within you, to obey Him.

Trusting Him,

Jill Briscoe ... Read more

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Arranged according to the seasons of the church year, this volume presents several worship aids for every Sunday: a call to worship, and invocation, a ritual of friendship, an offertory sentence and prayer, a benediction, and a pastoral prayer. Each is designed to make the Sunday morning worship experience meaningful and uplifting.

Having just read Come, Let Us Worship, I can highly recommend it to pastors. How I wish I had had it available to me in my early ministry. It is rich in quality and variety.
James K. Matthews
United Methodist bishop
Washington, D.C.

Dr. Kirkland, with skill and artistic imagination, offers fresh and exciting wording that captures the highest form for praise, spiritual preparation, and petition, and reflects the mood of sincere reverence that ought to characterize corporate worship at its best.
Earl G. Hunt, Jr.
United Methodist bishop
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

During more than fifty years in the ministry, H. Burnham Kirkland served as the pastor of eight local congregations and as a missionary in the Philippines, as well as being district superintendent (twice), conference program director, and treasurer of World Missions of the United Methodist Church. A graduate of the College of the City of New York and Union Theological Seminary in New York City, Dr. Kirkland also holds honorary doctorates from Philippine Wesleyan University and DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana).
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Can be used during any lectionary cycle
This book is easy to follow and use. It has made preparing worship services easier. I would highly recommend this book to ministers who are just starting out and it is a great resource those who have been ministering for a while.

Very Useful For Planning
This book has been a wonderful resource for me in planning my worship services each week. It is current, it is up-to-date as for as the calendar year is concerned and I am grateful to Mr. Kirkland for coming up with such a timely instrument for planning worship! ... Read more

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The reason you have this manual in your hands is that you hope yours can become a growing congregation. The question is ""How?""

This study has been prepared by a minister whose church increased its membership from 790 to 1,200 plus and its worship attendance from 340 to 650 in five years.

The study is designed to help you and your church develop a positive, practical, biblical-based answer to the question: ""How can it happen to us?""

Chapter titles include:
The approach
Prayer, power, Bible power and Small group dynamics
Christian education
Getting started

Dr. Michael Brown, chairperson of the Commission on Evangelism and Church Growth for The United Methodist Church in western North Carolina, is pastor of one of the most rapidly growing United Methodist congregations in his state. He serves as a church growth/revitalization consultant through Growth Plus and The National Evangelistic Association.
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Mentoring can happen when you simply go out for coffee, catch a movie, drive to the airport, visit a favorite store, or walk around your neighborhood. (Just think of anything two people can do together.)

Sound too easy to be true? It isn't.

Let God use you right now...just as you are.

Discover an exciting way to mentor the younger women in your life and those to come! Connie s approach is not the bland & basic match-you-with-a-mentor program, and there s no formal structure to follow.

Learn how to watch for God moments & lifestyle connections with other women. You ll gain lots of ideas and up-to-date research as Connie busts popular mentoring myths and empowers you to invest in other women through relationship.

It s fun! Not time-consuming, not expensive. You don t need to have an endless supply of wisdom or know the Bible inside & out. You just need to be available, ready to listen & share, and willing to walk through life situations with another person. ... Read more

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That Makes Two of Us
This book has been extremely helpful to us as we prepare to launch a mentoring opportunity for the women of our church.The explanations and honesty of Connie's story are inspiring.

Very practical ideas...
I'm the director of Women's Ministries at my church and picked up this book because the description sounded so good.As I read it through, I kept thinking "I can do this(lifestyle mentoring)". In fact after I finished reading the book, I called up a younger woman and invited her to dinner with my family-just because.Now the challenge is how to get this book, with its very practical ideas, into the hands of many women here at my church so that they too will realize that this style of mentoring is not beyond them.

Great Mentoring resource!
Need to know when you are mentoring? Want to know how to mentor? Want to be more than just a friend?This book has those answers and many more.Mentoring is an important part of our christian walk. If you are afraid to mentor, read this book first and you won't be.

Great Mentoring Tool!
I have done extensive work with administering a women's mentoring program within a church setting. It was a traditional program, with much curriculum. It worked well, but it was difficult to get the young generation of women interested in participating. This book picks up where the other left off. This entire book pertains only to involving the young adult women, and much research and staistics to support their view points. I wish I had it when I was conducting the other program. I believe it would have filled in the holes and given us what we needed to bring the young generation in. Excellent!

YOU can be a mentor-- just share your life!!!
Mentoring....I used to think that I didn't have it all together enough to be a mentor. But then a young lady came into my life who desperately needed some guidance and I knew I needed to invest in her life. I began to search for information on mentoring. I found lots of information on how to start a mentoring program but they were all very structured. That Makes Two of Us makes mentoring simple...it encourages you to just become friends and live your life with the young women God places in your life. It makes it fun! As you share God moments with the young women, you both grow!! I highly recommend it!! ... Read more

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Three women a day were killed by their intimate partners in the U.S. in 2007. So many times, people turn to their church for advice regarding an abusing spouse. Oftentimes, church members and many church leaders do not know how to address the issue and lack the ability to intervene. Till Death Do Us Part explains the dynamics of abuse, the effects of abuse, and gives practical, Biblical advice on how to make a difference and hold the abuser accountable. Church leaders are, according to the Bible, shepherds and the congregation the flock. Shepherds go to great lengths to protect their sheep. Through understanding of domestic violence, and having an awareness of the dangers that victims face, this book strives to help the church make meaningful interventions in domestic violence cases. ... Read more

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"The Way We Were" is a book about the theological dimensions of the controversy which shook the foundations of the Southern Baptist Convention during the decades of the 80s and 90s. That controversy began at the national level, far from most Baptist laypeople, trickled down to the state Baptist conventions, where it included a much broader audience, and now has moved into local churches where the pain, in some ways, is more sever than it was at either the national or state levels. This revision of the 1994 book could not have come at a more appropriate time for many Baptist churches. It ought to be required reading for every pulpit search committee. . . . I sincerely wish that some rich brothers or sisters, fundamentalist or moderate, conservative or liberal, would come forth today and pay to have "The Way We Were" sent to every Baptist in America.

--Walter B. Shurden
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Required Reading For All Southern Baptists!
I grew up in a Southern Baptist Church that had been indoctrinated by the "new" SBC regime of the 80's and 90's. I graduated from a Baptist University that broke off from it and mourned the loss of the "old" SBC. I was torn and caught in the middle of a controversy I didn't quite understand. Several churches later I began to see the problems myself and learn of the truth to the SBC's historical beliefs.

I read this book about a year ago and its content has been imprinted in my mind.Humphreys' book helped me to fully understand the theological issues involved in the revisions to the Baptist Faith & Message and how Southern Baptists are not better off than they were before! I regret that I was out of college before I understood the controversy, but I am thankful that I can recommend this book to family and friends in the SBC who have absolutely no clue as to the true historical beliefs of the SBC.

I am sad to say that the SBC with its current leadership is only apt to move further away from its roots and even further away from N.T. Christianity. This book should be required reading for all those who profess themselves to be a 'Southern Baptist' today.

I also recommend reading:
Pagan Christianity: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

A Brave Book
I quickly read this book from cover-to-cover.As the Southern Baptist Convention has shifted towards Fundamentalism. I was somewhat surprised and very thankful to see such a well written example of someone publicly taking a stand against the powerful leaders of the SBC.

Part of Humphrey's success with this book is his respectful attitude toward the present and the past SBC leadership.I believe his respect for the current Fundamentlist leadership best represents a succesful Christ like discussion.

This book should be on the reading-list for all Southern Baptists.If I had the resources I would personally buy as many copies of this book as I could to give to Baptist churches.

A very well written book
As one who would be described as from the more conservative end of Southern Baptist life, though I'm no longer SBC, I enjoyed this book.Humphries does a good job of describing the beliefs that Baptists have with all Christians, with all Protestants, with all revivalists, and that are unique to Baptists.

He contends that of the 27 beliefs that once comprised the SBC four have been lost.Those are the priesthood of the believer, congregational decision making, seperation of church and state, and "no creed but the Bible."I don't agree with his assessment about the priesthood of the believer, I don't think it is a belief that has been lost in the SBC, and to his credit he list it as the least tragic of the 4 losses.While congregational decision making has been lost in some churches, in most it is still intact.Now that may change, but at the moment it seems to be unchanged, at least from my experience.I do agree with him that seperation of church and state has been lost, at least for the most part.And I agree with him that this is the greastest tragedy of the conservative takeover.One can only hope that the leaders recognize this and change it in the future.I also agree that the SBC is becoming to credal.While I have no problem with the 2001 BFM, I don't think those who prefer the 1963 BFM should be excluded from missionary service.

So, while I'm not in total agreement with Fisher Humphries on his assessment of the current SBC, I found it to be a good read.

Clarification for Southern Baptists
I believe most Southern Baptists would be enlightened by reading this book.The author discusses what Southern Baptists have in common with all Christians followed by the commonalities with other Protestant denominations such as Methodists and Presbyterians.He then elaborates on the distinctive Southern Baptists beliefs and practices prior to 1979.He also details a number of minority views which have appeared among Southern Baptists over the years.In 1979 the Southern Baptist Convention came under the control of the Conservative element of the convention and has continued to be thus dominated.During this period many of the members of the Moderate element have formed another Baptist organization called the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Having laid this groundwork, the author then talks about what has changed among Southern Baptists since 1979 and what other changes are likely in the near future.

Although he does express his own opinion at times about some controversal matters and one can detect whether he leans to the moderate or conservative view, he is able to keep his presentation factual and I believe unbiased. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Presbyterian Record, published by Presbyterian Record on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 711 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The church helps us nurture valuable relationships: we offer connectedness to community, to humanity, to self and ultimately to God. (From the Moderator).
Author: Mark Lewis
Publication: Presbyterian Record (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2003
Publisher: Presbyterian Record
Volume: 127Issue: 6Page: 7(1)

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This digital document is an article from Presbyterian Record, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 8476 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Youth voice: the passion of teens and twenties reminds us why the church is important.(Cover Story)
Author: Erin Woods
Publication: Presbyterian Record (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 129Issue: 8Page: 18(12)

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uWhy is the United States experiencing the curses of violent storms, raging wildfires, diseases, and earthquakes?uWhy have we become economic hostages to the world's oil barons?uWhy are we unable to achieve our military objectives or capture a single terrorist leader?uWhy is our country becoming increasingly more disliked throughout the world today? The answers to these questions and many more are revealed in this timely book that exposes the great deception that we in America are laboring under. a deception that, unless understood; will surely bring about our nation's total demise ... Read more

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I always thought I smelled a rat!
My Dad always told me not to believe most of what I heard, but I could believe anything I smelled. All my life I have suspected that we weren't getting the truth from our preachers. After reading Wee Blind Mice, I understand why I had that premonition.
This book should be read by anyone who has ever been in a church or even contemplated going to one. It's an easy read, and very well researched. It will prevent you from being deceived by the religious con artists that abound today. ... Read more