Practices category: 4429 books
Opus Dei
An Objective Look Behind the Myths and Reality of the Most Controversial Force in the Catholic Church
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2005
The first serious journalistic investigation of the highly secretive, controversial organization Opus Dei provides unique insight about the wild rumors surrounding it and discloses its significant influence in the Vatican and on the politics of the Catholic Church.
Opus Dei (literally “the...
by Michael L. Brown
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
"An invaluable guide from a trusted expert."--Lee Strobel
Written in a compelling, accessible style, this book answers the most common questions about Jewish people and culture, drawn from the steady stream of queries Michael L. Brown's ministry receives every month.
As a Messianic...
by David Starr-Glass
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU• to appreciate the wisdom of the world’s oldest monotheistic religion• to understand what it means to be a Jew• to recognize the key Jewish festivals and the different aspects of Jewish practice and belief• to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal...
by Rabbi Kerry M Olitzky, Rabbi Daniel Judson
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2004
A window into the meaning of Jewish rituals throughout history and todaywritten especially for Christians.Ritual moments and opportunities guide the daily life of practicing Jews. These spiritual practices give expression to Jewish identity and reflect Judaisms core beliefs and values. But what can they...
Christian Mythology
Revelations of Pagan Origins
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2014
Reveals how Christian mythology has more to do with long-standing pagan traditions than the Bible
• Explains how the church fathers knowingly incorporated pagan elements into the Christian faith to ease the transition to the new religion
• Identifies pagan deities that were incorporated...
101 Things Everyone Should Know About Judaism
Beliefs, Practices, Customs, And Traditions
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2005
What's the difference between Reform and Orthodox Judaism? What does it mean to keep kosher? And what are mizvot? Compact and comprehensive, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Judaism touches on all these basics and more. You'll learn all you need to know about this ancient religion and culture...
Climbing Jacob's Ladder
One Man's Journey to Rediscover a Jewish Spiritual Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2007
Jewish by birth, though from a secular family, Alan Morinis explored Hinduism and Buddhism as a young man. But in 1997, in the face of personal crisis, he turned to his Jewish heritage for guidance. In his reading he happened upon a Jewish spiritual tradition called Mussar. Gradually he realized that...
Pagan Christianity?
Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2010
Have you ever wondered why we Christians do what we do for church every Sunday morning? Why do we “dress up” for church? Why does the pastor preach a sermon each week? Why do we have pews, steeples, and choirs? This ground-breaking book, now in affordable softcover, makes an unsettling proposal:...
by James F. White
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
The sacraments were a major factor in the Reformation of the sixteenth century. Ever since, they have been an important part of Protestant church life. Major changes have occurred in our time as most traditions have revised their sacramental rites and experienced many changes in sacramental practices....
Reformation and Modern Rituals and Theologies of Baptism
From Luther to Contemporary Practices
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Presenting a comprehensive survey of the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, Bryan Spinks presents an ecumenically and geographically wide-ranging survey and discussion of contemporary baptismal rites, practice and reflection, and sacramental theology. Writing within a...
The Eternal Current
How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from Drowning
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2018
A call for Christians to move past the shallows of idealized beliefs and into a deeper, more vibrant, beatitude-like faith rooted in sacred practices and intimate experiences with God.
When the limits of his own faith experience left him feeling spiritually empty, Niequist determined God must...
by Scott Cunningham
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2013
The Truth About Witchcraft shines a clear, revealing light on the traditions and practices of the folk magic and modern religion called Witchcraft. This book dispells common misconceptions about Witchcraft, illuminating its origins, beliefs, sacred calendar, rituals, tools, and spiritual and magical practices.
by Vivianne Crowley
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2013
Wicca is based on an ancient set of beliefs passed down through generations. It teaches sensitivity to natural forces, the changing seasons, and the land to which we and our ancestors have relied on for centuries. Now, with this book, you can learn how to master the core ideas and practices of Wicca...
by Raven Grimassi
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2011
In Old World Witchcraft, noted author Raven Grimassi covers totally new territory--in his work and in the world of popular witchcraft books published in the last few decades.This book is actually about an enchanted worldview, one that has not necessarily been inherited from the beliefs and...