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c2000
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"Greeley discusses the central themes of Catholic culture: sacrament, salvation, community, festival, hierarchy, erotic desire, and the mother love of God. Ranging widely from Bernini to Scorsese, Greeley's discourse distills these themes from the high arts of Catholic culture and asks: Do these values really influence people's lives? Using international survey data, he shows the counterintuitive ways in which Catholics are defined. He goes on to...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Description
In the cellar of the old stone cathedral, Carla and Timothy uncover a life-changing treasure, a carefully wrapped ancient book known as The Ology. What adults might describe as a beautifully illustrated storybook of systematic theology, the kids discover to be a story of adventure, mystery, and wonder that leads them to the truth about God, themselves, and the world around them.
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Pub. Date
c1997
Description
"Augustine's struggles with sex and a domineering mother, followed by his spiritual crisis and conversion to Christianity - detailed in his Confessions - ultimately led him to his major contribution to philosophy: the fusion of the two doctrines of Christianity and Neoplatonism. This not only provided Christianity with a strong intellectual backing but tied it to the Greek tradition of philosophy. In this way Christianity managed to keep the flame...
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
These 12 lectures are an engaging and comprehensive introduction to one of the world's greatest faiths. By concentrating on the basics that every well-educated individual should know, Professor Johnson's lectures provide you with a clear survey of the most important elements of this religious tradition-and a framework for further study. In this lecture series, you'll consider fundamental issues including Christianity's birth and expansion across the...
36) Christianity
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[2024]
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This title introduces Christianity from the birth of Jesus to how it is practiced today. Readers will learn about the different kinds of Christianity, the Holy Bible, and special holidays and events. Christian symbols and rituals are explained in easy-to-understand text paired with colorful photographs and illustrations. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Theology can be intimidating. Perhaps questions like these have kept you from engaging with it: "What is theology?" "Who does theology?" "What happens if I get something wrong?" Theology can be intimidating. But it doesn't have to be. Whether conversations about theology have felt out of reach, over your head, or irrelevant, consider this book an invitation to the dialogue. The goal of theology is knowing and loving God well. This is a lifelong endeavor,...
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Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"The writings, homilies, prayers, talks, and even tweets of Pope Francis in this book gather his ... words about our shared responsibility to protect, nurture, and care for 'our common home.' The planet is in peril, the pope is telling us, along with the well-being of the poor who depend on the earth's natural resources"--Dust jacket flap.