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Baptism, Dr. Sproul affirms, is one of the two sacraments of the Christian church, a sign and seal of the covenant of grace. Therefore, it is a necessary and meaningful practice that is packed with rich symbolism. In this booklet, Dr. Sproul provides help in understanding and appreciating this practice of the church.

With this guide on baptism and confirmation in The United Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. Gift Machinga provides an essential resource for the church in Africa. The book is intended to motivate pastors to consider the ministry of education and to guide pastors and lay members in preparing their people for baptism and confirmation.

Interpreting Masonic Ritual endeavors to addresses the depth of the ritualistic experience through a discussion of what ritual means to man as well as what man means to ritual. Ritual teaches us about reality but we will not come to a full understanding of it if we disparage what others do and view...

Diane Goble has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 25 years. She has studied the works of great masters on earth and communicated with the wisdom teachers of ancient times in the Hall of Knowledge during her Near-Death Experience in 1971. Whether you just need to manage your stress or...

John Bunyan (28 November 1628 31 August 1688) was an English Christian writer and preacher, famous for writing The Pilgrim's Progress. Though he was a Reformed Baptist, in the Church of England he is remembered with a Lesser Festival on 30 August, and on the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church...

This work describes the author's views on the afterlife against the prevailing view of the "Greeks" (i.e., the Greco-Romans) of his day. He asserts that "...Hades is a place in the world not regularly finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does not...

In 1527, several members of the Anabaptist movement (which gave rise to the Amish and Mennonites) gathered secretly in Schleitheim, Switzerland to discuss their beliefs.  The result was the Schleitheim Confession, the first Reformation confession of faith.  Should their beliefs matter to us? ...

Religious belief is not just about abstract intellectual argument; it also impinges on all aspects of human life. John Cottingham's Philosophy of Religion opens up fresh perspectives on the philosophy of religion, arguing that the detached neutrality of much of contemporary philosophizing may be counterproductive...

In 2007, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett filmed a landmark discussion about modern atheism. The video went viral. Now in print for the first time, the transcript of their conversation is illuminated by new essays from three of the original participants and an...

In The Atheist Manifesto, Christopher Hitchens presents his case against religion and for mental liberty. Hitchens argues that religion is not merely unnecessary for morality, but actually antithetical to it. In his unwaveringly logical analysis, Hitchens dismantles the moral high ground claimed by...

This is a book to accompany the readings in year C of the Lectionary. It aims to help individuals and groups to understand and use Luke's Gospel. It follows the successful Journeying with Mark in Year B (2011) and the series will be completed with Journeying with Matthew in Year A. This book's unique...

The history of humanity began from the Garden of Eden through Adam and Eve; and since then, every man and woman had been linked to a source. Today, thousands of people are been plagued and burdened through the lineage with their ancestors. This has make life bitter, sorrowful and fully controlled by forces of wickedness.

When a Pagan prays, there are many uncertainties - who we pray to, what we pray for, and what might happen to us as a consequence. Not having the same structures as other religions, Pagans can't frame prayer in the same ways, and our experiences are likely to be wilder and more personal. This book is...

This lavishly illustrated book lifts the veil of mystery and secrecy to offer a fresh look at Freemasonry. From the historical beginnings of the brotherhood and a look at its symbols and rituals to the impact Freemasons have had on science, art and history, this book is a comprehensive celebration for...