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the historical character of Jesus - 2 “The witnessed one”: Jesus in Acts
the historical character of Jesus - 2 “The witnessed one”: Jesus in Acts
by SPCK - David Allen
“The witnessed one”: Jesus in Acts Whatever one’s reason for so doing, the task of engaging with the book of Acts is fraught with interpretative questions. The discourse has two distinct textual traditions – the so-called Western and Alexandrian versions, with not insignificant v…
Hymn: Vulnerable presence of God in creation
Hymn: Vulnerable presence of God in creation
by Andrew Pratt
Vulnerable presence of God in creation, fragile, yes broken, in order to be; cracking the egg of existence in birthing, mothering God who is setting us free. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: STEWARDSHIP Metre: 11.10.11.10 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 16/7/2012 Stainer & Bell Ltd, Lo…
Great Christian Thinkers - 57 St. Clare of Assisi
Great Christian Thinkers - 57 St. Clare of Assisi
by SPCK - Pope Benedict XVI
St. Clare of Assisi One of the best-loved saints is without a doubt St. Clare of Assisi, who lived in the thirteenth century and was a contemporary of St. Francis. Her testimony shows us how indebted the Church is to courageous women, full of faith like her, who can give a crucia…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 7 The Wisdom and Power of God
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 7 The Wisdom and Power of God
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
The Wisdom and Power of God In the early centuries of the Christian church, as the Greek world became Christian, a group of scholars now called “the apologists” arose and took up the daunting task of relating the new Christian faith to their Greek intellectual heritage. Their tas…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - Christian Unity Paul, Apollos and Cephas as One (2) cntd.
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - Christian Unity Paul, Apollos and Cephas as One (2) cntd.
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Christian Unity Paul, Apollos and Cephas as One Paul now describes himself as a “master builder.” A good master builder can exercise his or her authority by becoming a servant. In fact, that authority, when exercised through servanthood, is in a marvellous way profoundly attracti…
Secondary Schools Assemblies Resource Book - The Body Beautiful
Secondary Schools Assemblies Resource Book - The Body Beautiful
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Secondary Schools Assemblies Resource Book CHRISTIAN IDEAS THE BODY BEAUTIFUL By Charlotte Benstead Suitable for Whole School Aim To compare the human body with the body of Christ, that is, the Church. Preparation and materials • Ask some students to read the facts about the body…
Mere Apologetics - 6e Clue 7: Eternity— The Intuition of Hope
Mere Apologetics - 6e Clue 7: Eternity— The Intuition of Hope
by SPCK - Alister McGrath
Clue 7: Eternity— The Intuition of Hope Some biblical passages are difficult to translate into English on account of the richness and complexity of the original Hebrew or Greek. As they say, things get lost in translation. The third chapter of Ecclesiastes takes the form of an ex…
Great Christian Thinkers - 26 St. Leo The Great