Author: Herbert Brokering
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9781451409598
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
A collection of whimsical, insightful prayers is based on the author's observations of cats he has known throughout his life, with each psalm expressing an observation about a cat's nature, written in the "voice" of the cat, followed by a prayer in which the human spirit speaks of its cat—like nature to God. Original.
Cat Psalms
Author: Herbert Brokering
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
ISBN: 1506494447
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
A gentle, winsome tribute to the hidden spiritual wisdom of our beloved feline companions, Cat Psalms is an illustrated collection of meditations on the spiritual nature of the cats in our lives. By turns whimsical, serious, and deeply insightful, it is perfect for the cat lover attuned to the sagacity of these furry mystics in our midst.
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
ISBN: 1506494447
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
A gentle, winsome tribute to the hidden spiritual wisdom of our beloved feline companions, Cat Psalms is an illustrated collection of meditations on the spiritual nature of the cats in our lives. By turns whimsical, serious, and deeply insightful, it is perfect for the cat lover attuned to the sagacity of these furry mystics in our midst.
Dog Psalms
Author: Herbert Brokering
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9781451409604
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
In a companion to Cat Psalms, the author explores the similarities in the relationship between dogs and owners and the relationship between humans and God, with his descriptions of well-loved canine attributes—including trusting, pleading, loving, guarding— followed by prayers that explore these traits in our relationship with God. Original.
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9781451409604
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
In a companion to Cat Psalms, the author explores the similarities in the relationship between dogs and owners and the relationship between humans and God, with his descriptions of well-loved canine attributes—including trusting, pleading, loving, guarding— followed by prayers that explore these traits in our relationship with God. Original.
Cat Psalms
Author: Herbert Brokering
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506499279
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A gentle, winsome tribute to the hidden spiritual wisdom of our beloved feline companions. Cat Psalms is a heartwarming book that celebrates the special wisdom of our feline family members. This beautifully illustrated collection of meditations and prayers reflects on the spiritual nature of cats and their role in our lives. Throughout the book, readers will be taken on a journey that explores the unique personalities, behaviors, and quirks of cats, while relating the lives of cats to the deep parts of the human experience. Each psalm speaks to some aspect of a cat's nature, written in the voice of the cat, and is followed by a prayer in which the human spirit speaks to God from its cat-like nature. By turns whimsical, serious, and always deeply insightful, Cat Psalms is perfect for the imaginative spiritual seeker and for the cat lover attuned to the wisdom of these furry mystics in our midst.
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506499279
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A gentle, winsome tribute to the hidden spiritual wisdom of our beloved feline companions. Cat Psalms is a heartwarming book that celebrates the special wisdom of our feline family members. This beautifully illustrated collection of meditations and prayers reflects on the spiritual nature of cats and their role in our lives. Throughout the book, readers will be taken on a journey that explores the unique personalities, behaviors, and quirks of cats, while relating the lives of cats to the deep parts of the human experience. Each psalm speaks to some aspect of a cat's nature, written in the voice of the cat, and is followed by a prayer in which the human spirit speaks to God from its cat-like nature. By turns whimsical, serious, and always deeply insightful, Cat Psalms is perfect for the imaginative spiritual seeker and for the cat lover attuned to the wisdom of these furry mystics in our midst.
Rejoicing in Lament
Author: J. Todd Billings
Publisher: Brazos Press
ISBN: 1441222901
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
At the age of thirty-nine, Christian theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with a rare form of incurable cancer. In the wake of that diagnosis, he began grappling with the hard theological questions we face in the midst of crisis: Why me? Why now? Where is God in all of this? This eloquently written book shares Billings's journey, struggle, and reflections on providence, lament, and life in Christ in light of his illness, moving beyond pat answers toward hope in God's promises. Theologically robust yet eminently practical, it engages the open questions, areas of mystery, and times of disorientation in the Christian life. Billings offers concrete examples through autobiography, cultural commentary, and stories from others, showing how our human stories of joy and grief can be incorporated into the larger biblical story of God's saving work in Christ.
Publisher: Brazos Press
ISBN: 1441222901
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
At the age of thirty-nine, Christian theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with a rare form of incurable cancer. In the wake of that diagnosis, he began grappling with the hard theological questions we face in the midst of crisis: Why me? Why now? Where is God in all of this? This eloquently written book shares Billings's journey, struggle, and reflections on providence, lament, and life in Christ in light of his illness, moving beyond pat answers toward hope in God's promises. Theologically robust yet eminently practical, it engages the open questions, areas of mystery, and times of disorientation in the Christian life. Billings offers concrete examples through autobiography, cultural commentary, and stories from others, showing how our human stories of joy and grief can be incorporated into the larger biblical story of God's saving work in Christ.
A History of the Bible
Author: John Barton
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143111205
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143111205
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.