Collins: 3183 books

The historical movement known as Pietism emphasized the response of faith and inward transformation as crucial aspects of conversion to Christ. Unfortunately, Pietism today is often equated with a “holier-than-thou” spiritual attitude, religious legalism, or withdrawal from involvement in society. In...

Throughout our nation's history, patriotic songs have lifted our spirits during hard times and brought us closer to our heritage and to each other. Behind these "songs sung red, white, and blue" are unforgettable stories that will enrich your appreciation of their unique power. It's...

Despite a long history of external threats and internal strife, the Roman Catholic Church remains a vast and influential presence in our modern world. But what were its origins, and how has it changed and adapted over the centuries? After Pope Benedict XVI dramatically resigned in early 2013 (the...

“A brilliant, wide ranging and powerful series of readings on the possibilities, problems and mysteries of faith. This book belongs on the shelf of every believer—and every serious skeptic.” — Rabbi David Wolpe, author of Why Faith Matters “This life-giving, faith-filled and hard-nosed...

A massive survey of New Testament scholarship--its history, methodology, and findings--from a Catholic standpoint. Fr. Collins (Catholic U. of Louvain) has a masterful grasp of his subject; and this book is a model of clarity, organization, and fair-mindedness.

In this fully revised and updated second edition of his accessible account of systematic Christology Gerald O'Collins continues to challenge the contemporary publishing trend for sensationalist books on Jesus that are supported neither by the New Testament witness nor by mainline Christian beliefs....

The body goes back to dust when you die. What about the soul and the spirit? The author writes the answer from the Bible and not from his imagination,dreams,visions,speculation or what he has heard. Is there really a Heaven and Hell? What about Purgatory? If you have lost loved ons or friends and...

So you wonder why your prayer went unanswered? This is a simple, easy-to-read exposition to hopefully increase the effectiveness of the readers prayers. Every Christian has received at one time or another direct answers to their prayers. Likewise, we have all prayed and it seemed as if heaven was blacked out. Hopefully this will increase the effectiveness of your prayers.

There are seven different baptisms recorded in the Bible. Consequently, there are many questions concerning these baptisms. This small, but very instructive, book includes answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about water, Holy Spirit Baptism and Jesus only baptism. The basis for...

Who doesn’t want to spend more time playing?! Tricks and Games to Teach Your Dog is the how-to book for dog owners looking to improve their “fun factor” in their dogs’ eyes. Author Sophie Collins, assisted by Suellen Dainty, promise that any owner of a dog-no matter what age, breed, activity...

Patrick Collins has the life that he has always wanted: a loving family and supportive friends who help him in following his dreams. He has an accomplished baseball career and a unique passion to change the world. That is, until illness strikes. Plagued by fatigue, arthritis, chronic sinus infections,...

The Rebellion of 1798 was one of the most crucial events in modern Irish history, and the bicentenary commemorations throughout Ireland in 1998 provided much new understanding of an issue that has, down the years, been as divisive as it has been formative. Peter Collins provides here an absorbing...

In Martin McGuinness, The Man I Knew, Jude Collins offers the reader a range of perspectives on a man who helped shape Ireland's recent history. Those who knew Martin McGuinness during his life talk frankly about him, what he did and said, what sort of man he was. Eileen Paisley speaks of the influence...

Joy Collins' clear message is one of hope, for she has discovered the reality of continuing life and love after the untimely death of her beloved husband and soul mate John. This book will show you how you too can experience a connection and communication you thought you had lost forever. Communication...