Within this close textual analysis of the Babylonian Talmud, Yishai Kiel explores rabbinic discussions of sex in light of cultural assumptions and dispositions that pervaded the cultures of late antiquity and particularly the Iranian world. By negot…
Gay spirituality represents a hidden strand in Western thought that was only publically declared from the Gay Liberation of the 1970s. Since "coming out", expressions of gay spirituality have proliferated in both number and diversity. Beginning with…
The Garden of Eden was a perfect place, and everything in it was original to the core. In other words, the heavenly kingdom was in the garden, and the garden carried the seed for the entire universe (Matt. 6:10). As a husband and father, I now prese…
Everybody wants to fall in love, but so many relationships end in heartbreak instead of happily-ever-after. Now one of the nation's most trusted voices on family relationships, Dr. James Dobson, offers this practical guide to love--what it is and wh…
100 years, the popes have spoken about women on more than 40 occasions. This book is the first study, in any language, of that teaching. From speeches to encyclicals, Richard Leonard takes the reader through 27 of the most important papal documents…
Contemporary western culture is awash with ideologies that reduce sexuality to an outlet for pleasure, an ecstatic form of release needed for personal fulfillment, or a commodity to be bought and sold. Many Christians living in such a culture find t…
Female monks have been discussed within the spheres of socio-history, theology, and literary analysis, but no comprehensive study has focused on their historical and gendered context until now. This book reexamines their hagiographies to reveal that…
A chronicle of Craig's journey through life with Down syndrome, as he and his parents face medical, social, educational and vocational challenges with patience, persistence, humor, and a loving God.
Since the 1960s a fresh wave of new religions and what has come to be termed 'spiritualities' have been evident on a global scale. This volume in The Library of Essays on Sexuality and Religion focuses on these 'new' religions and their often conten…
Sex God, Rob Bell's follow-up to the bestselling Velvet Elvis, tackles the controversial relationship between sexuality and spirituality. Published as part of the Rob Bell Classic relaunch, Sex God explores the links between love, sex, and God.
Diese Arbeit untersucht die ekklesiologischen Ansatze der bedeutendsten kontextuellen Theologien der Gegenwart: der Befreiungstheologie und der feministischen Theologie, reprasentiert durch Leonardo Boff, Rosemary Radford Ruether und Elisabeth Schus…
This book addresses the increasing role of queer politics within forms of Islamophobia, both by exploring the framing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues as a key marker of western superiority and by identifying the ways in whic…
In derart harte Lernaufgaben und in ein seelisches Chaos der seelischen Ent-Wicklung, einen Zwillingsflammen-Prozess, zu kommen, hatten sich Doula und Jo als Mensch sicher nicht gew nscht, doch der Aufstieg der Dualseelen ins H chste Bewusstsein ist…
Many of today's most extraordinary Christian women communicators join together to impart the wisdom God has given them--and to help women realize all God intended for them.Features Jill Briscoe, Beth Moore, Sandra D. Wilson, Kathleen Hart, David Hag…
Most "relationship books" are written for women, but women aren't the only ones who want happy, enduring marriages. "Bringing Out the Best in Your Wife" is written with men in mind, men who want to build satisfying relationships but just aren't sure…
This book tells about how God's unfailing love is with us during the time of losing a loved one, how we shed tears for our loved ones that are unknown to anyone but God, and how there is no justice for our tears that we shed.
Conflict is not the circumstance around you; it is the meaning you attach to those circumstances. Conflict is an inside-out progression, not an outside-in aggression. In addition to new concepts on conflict, this book will give you perspective: the…
The better your relationships-with friends, family, the opposite sex, and God-the better your life. This six-session video-based study (DVD sold separately) with workbook by acclaimed relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, will help group…
God called her Adam.Man called her Woman.Fallen Man called her Eve.What do you call her? Who do you say she is?As daughters of Godleave behind the judgment lived out by Eve.Live your life in the fullness and power of Woman.Today, embark on the journ…
This work is not mentioned in the Retractations, probably because it is a letter, and as such it is reckoned by Possidius, cap. 7. It is also marked as St. Augustin's by its references to his other works, De Bono Conjugali, etc. cap. 15. Ep. to Prob…
Many moms struggle with finding time to spend with God. Is it even possible, between diaper changes, carpools, meals, and messes? It is possible, if only moms could connect with their Creator and vacuum cereal out of the car seat at the same time. M…
Marriage for Life begins by listening to the lived experiences of Catholic, married, HIV-positive women, in order to better understand their struggles. The eight women interviewed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, shared their stories of marriage, of famil…
Beyond Belief addresses what happens when women of extreme religions decide to walk away. Editors Susan Tive (a former Orthodox Jew) and Cami Ostman (a de-converted fundamentalist born-again Christian) have compiled a collection of powerful personal…
It all started in a Revival Tent outside of a small town in Burgaw, North Carolina. Dressed to her best and ready to party with her husband, Loretta Gore, stopped dead in her tracks when she heard the most beautiful music coming from the tent. Littl…
Discover what it means to truly trust God, and how a deep relationship with him can bring life and joy into marriage.Renowned family counselor, seminar speaker, and author Gary Smalley gives insight into five truths that can transform marriage. Shar…
We live in a foolish world with women making bad choices and suffering from the collateral damage of other's wrong choices. "The One Year Wisdom for Women Devotional," based on the audio program of the same name, was birthed out of the great need fo…
The opponents of legal recognition for same-sex marriage frequently appeal to a "Judeo-Christian" tradition. But does it make any sense to speak of that tradition as a single teaching on marriage? Are there elements in Jewish and Christian tradition…
Levante la cabeza, mama El dia en que Angela Thomas vendio lo unico que tenia, el diamante de su anillo de compromiso, para cuidar de sus hijos fue el dia en que empezo a creer que iban a salir adelante. En esa decision, la fe de la cual siempre ha…
Building a vibrant, God-honoring women's ministry is an enormous challenge. There are so many issues to consider and points of view to incorporate. Leading Women to the Heart of God is a comprehensive compilation of articles by leading Christian wo…
Women today seek encouragement and affirmation as they confront their own questions, doubts, and fears about womanhood. In Fearlessly Feminine, author Jani Ortlund supplies much-needed answers, calling Christian women to be joyfully confident in who…
Historically, the Bible has been used to drive a wedge between the spirit and the body. In this provocative book, David Carr argues that it can-and should-do just the opposite. Sexuality and spirituality, Carr contends, are intricately interwoven: w…
What is it about girls that makes us want to be with a guy so badly we can't stand it? Are those crazy emotions normal? Are they okay? Is there a better way? Seriously--is it even possible to get to marriage without having your life shattered by a m…
What happens when your body doesn't look how it's supposed to look, or feel how it's supposed to feel, or do what it's supposed to do? Who or what defines the ideals behind these expectations? How can we challenge them and live more peacefully in ou…
God has a need for women who will be there for other women--to encourage their dreams, speak into their lives, and listen to their hearts. Author Carol Kent imparts principles from the life of Jesus for the making of an effective mentor. This effect…
God Invites You to Be at Rest. Can life in this multitasking world be tamed? In a culture that pulls women in multiple directions at once, is it possible to declutter the calendar, reduce energy-draining distractions, and exchange some of those urge…
In the early 2000's, Mark Achtemeier embarked on a personal journey with the Bible that led him from being a conservative, evangelical opponent of gay rights to an outspoken activist for gay marriage and a fully inclusive church. In The Bible's Yes…
EXPANDED! NOW WITH LEADER'S GUIDE AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. "Just a mom?" There's no such thing. Motherhood isn't a second-rate occupation. It is a career that can maximize your talents and strengths to their fullest. Look past the surface of mother…
In You Are a Prize to Be Won! CBN news anchor Wendy Griffith shares her personal story of falling in love, and then watching her happily-ever-after dreams disappear. In the aftermath of heartbreak, Wendy discovered the truth about who she is in God'…
