C. J. den Heyer:
Jesus and the Doctrine of the Atonement - Paperback
2014, ISBN: 9780334027331
Hardcover
Birth of the Theotokos Monastery, 2006. Paper Back. New. In an unusual but effective approach to catechism, the Parable of the Prodigal Son provides the template for Metropolitan Hierot… More...
Birth of the Theotokos Monastery, 2006. Paper Back. New. In an unusual but effective approach to catechism, the Parable of the Prodigal Son provides the template for Metropolitan Hierotheos' expansion of the fundamental tenets of Orthodox Faith: the nature of God, Man and the Fall, the Church, the Communion of Saints, etc. The whole of salvation history is encapsulated in the narrative of the loving Father who sees His prodical creation depart into the strange country of disobedience and corruption (the wallowing with the swine in the mud provides ample matter for the themes of spiritual sickness and ascetical therapy we find everywhere in Hierotheos' work), welcomes its return with open arms and hastens its healing through the banquet of the sacrificed Fatted Calf. Those looking for a more traditional catechism will not be disappointed, however; the second half allows the Nicene Creed to guide the lessons. The opening and closing sections provide patristically grounded advice for priests and catechists as to the proper way to form the catechetical process, emphasizing the necessity of planting the baptized into a local parish, so that catechesis finds its fruition in holiness and deifictaion. 203 pp., Birth of the Theotokos Monastery, 2006, 6, Hardback. New. In one of the most thorough accounts of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, Nathan S. Chapman and Michael W. McConnell provide an insightful overview of the legal history and meaning of the clause, as well as its value for promoting equal religious freedom and diversity in contemporary America. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion", may be the most contentious and misunderstood provision of the entire U.S. Constitution. It lies at the heart of America's culture wars. But what, exactly, is an "establishment of religion"? And what is a law "respecting" it? Many commentators reduce the clause to "the separation of church and state." This implies that church and state are at odds, that the public sphere must be secular, and that the Establishment Clause is in tension with the Free Exercise of Religion Clause. All of these implications misconstrue the Establishment Clause's original purpose and enduring value for a religiously pluralistic society. The clause facilitates religious diversity and guarantees equality of religious freedom by prohibiting the government from coercing or inducing citizens to change their religious beliefs and practices. In Agreeing to Disagree, Nathan S. Chapman and Michael W. McConnell detail the theological, political, and philosophical underpinnings of the Establishment Clause, state disestablishment, and the disestablishment norms applied to the states by the Fourteenth Amendment. Americans in the early Republic were intimately acquainted with the laws used in England, the colonies, and early states to enforce religious uniformity. The Establishment Clause was understood to prohibit the government from incentivizing such uniformity. Chapman and McConnell show how the U.S. Supreme Court has largely implemented these purposes in cases addressing prayer in school, state funding of religious schools, religious symbols on public property, and limits on religious accommodations. In one of the most thorough accounts of the Establishment Clause, Chapman and McConnell argue that the clause is best understood as a constitutional commitment for Americans to agree to disagree about matters of faith., 6, Ottawa: CCF National Office 1947. (Staplebound) 12pp. Very good plus. "The subject matter of this pamphlet was first given as an address to the Rideau Summer Conference, under the title 'The Political Implications of the Christian Faith', at Merrickville, Ontario, Sunday, July 25, 1948.". (Canada, Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation, Politics--Canada)., CCF National Office, 0, Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 2014. Softcover. As New. Vatican City is the world's smallest sovereign state, and the spiritual heart of one of the world's great religions; the Vatican's worldwide influence is out of all proportion to the tiny physical area it occupies. Through the inside knowledge of the author, Father Michael Collins, and by means of stunning original photography, The Vatican offers a privileged insight into the unique history, traditional ceremonies, priceless treasures, and spectacular architecture of the Vatican. The book is organized into six sections. The Vatican Year takes a spectacular visual journey through the great festivals of the Christian calendar, as well as other annual events in the Vatican. The History of the Vatican traces the chequered story of the papacy from the Crucifixion of St Peter, through the glorious artistic achievements of the Renaissance, to the solemn spiritual messages and moral concerns of the popes of the 21st century. Architecture examines the legacy of the popes as patrons of architecture, most strikingly in the glories of St Peter's and the Vatican Palace, but also in a photographic tour of the beautiful Vatican Gardens, as well as other churches and buildings connected with the papacy. How the Vatican Works explains the hierarchy of the Vatican, the cardinals, priests, and lay people who assist the Pope in the administration of the city and in giving direction and guidance to the vast congregation of Roman Catholics around the world. A Day in the Life focuses on the men and women who spend their working day within the walls of the Vatican, from the churchmen who advise the Pope on matters of faith to the colourful Swiss Guards, who have been responsible for the Pope's safety since the early 16th century. 311 pages. Profusely Illustrated. GIFT QUALITY. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: History; History; Religion, Theology. ISBN/EAN: 9781409349754. Inventory No: 265848.. 9781409349754 This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries., Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2014, 5, Gillingham, Dorset, UK: Printed by T H Brickell & Son, 1935. Soft cover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Shaw, Hannah. 132pp, with occasional black and white illustrations. In limp card covers, illustrated with black lettering and titles. 12mo. Covers a little worn and creased, bumped at edges, slightly sunned around spine and edges, with previous owner's name neatly written at top of the front panel. Corner crease on first leaf. A few pages have flat creases, else internally neat, clean and tight. A thematic history of the county of Dorset to c1900, which focusses on matters such as the history of farming, industry, smuggling, faith, education, local customs and folklore, witchcraft and flora and fauna. A hard to find title., Printed by T H Brickell & Son, 1935, 2.5, New. In his new book, Professor den Heyer explores the tremendous gulf between the historical Jesus and the manifold responses to him in the New Testament, and the classical Christian doctrines of the atonement. How is it that someone who died on the cross as the result of a monstrous alliance between a group of Jewish leaders and the Roman forces of occupation can be seen to be fulfilling the pre-ordained will of God? What were Jesus' intentions, and does later Christian doctrine do justice to them? In investigating this complex question, the author carries out a thorough study of all the passages relating to the death of Jesus in the New Testament. The great variety of images and metaphors which make an almost chaotic impression on the reader stand in marked contrast to the clear lines of the doctrine of the atonement. Far from helping to resolve the problem, this deeper study accentuates it even further. No immediate resolution is possible, but very profound questions are posed here for Christian faith. Though tackling a difficult matter, Professor den Heyer's book is particularly easy to read. He based it on very wide reading, but in the end he scrapped all the notes, left the scholarly literature in his bookcase and wrote using only the Bible in its original languages, some translations, a dictionary and a concordance. The deceptive simplicity conceals a masterpiece of clear writing. C.J. den Heyer is Professor of New Testament at the Theological University of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands., 6<
