How usefully do distinctly Stoic ideas illuminate the meaning of first and second century texts? This book suggests that early Christians—the authors of New Testament and noncanonical writings, including some early apologies—were often more influenced by Stoicism than by Middle Platonism. This insight sheds an entirely new light on the relationship between philosophy and religion at the bir…
Buku "Asia Tenggara dalam Kurun Niaga 1450 - 1680 ; Tanah di Bawah Angin" ini merupakan jilid pertama dari dua jilid penyusunan kronik permulaan kebudayaan Asia Tenggara dari tahun 1450 hingga 1680. Anthony Reid bersemangat meneliti secara cermat kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat dalam hal wilayah, makanan, perumahan, perniagaan, pola-pola kesejahteraan dan pertunjukkan populer. Kajiannya memung…
If you’ve read the Bible, you probably know some of the important battles, a good chunk of the life of Jesus, maybe a Psalm or two – but what do you know about the minor prophets and the epistles? Do you have some loose ends that need tying up? This is where a book like this helps. The Bible has one author – God – so we need to see the Bible as a whole, as God’s Word. Every book of th…
Patience, preseverance, and self-control - these strengths provide the basis for a truly fruitful and expressive Christian life. Robert C. Roberts offers a thoughtful analysis of these traits as the ways Christians have to keep themselves steadfastly on the track of hope, faith, joy, thanksgiving, and love. Filled with vivid illustrations and concrete advice, this book reveals the strengths of …
This volume includes the texts of Erasmus's 1524 diatribe against Luther, De Libero Arbitrio, and Luther's violent counterattack, De Servo Arbitrio. E. Gordon Rupp and Philip Watson offer commentary on these texts as well. Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with mode…
What does Christianity have to do with ordinary life? Is there a biblical perspective on our work or recreation or whatever we do? If so, how can we gain that perspective? Many people seek to have a biblical view of life, yet fail to apply that biblical mindset, or worldview, to all parts of their lives. Ryken reveals the basis of the Christian world view and describes how it affects one's view…
The ambiguity and obscurity of statements from religious leaders today often confuse ordinary Christians. J. C. Ryle's writings were of a different character. His outspoken comments can still help us towards clear Bible-based convictions. The church's doctrine and practice are in constant danger of being corrupted from their original divinely-given character. Seeing this, Ryle felt compelled…
'One of the best adventure stories in the world' - J. M. Cohen Don Quixote - by far the most famous book in Spanish literature was originally intended by Cervantes as a skit on traditional popular ballads, but he also parodied the romances of chivalry. As a result he produced one of the most entertaining adventure stories of all time and created, in Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sanch…
There are good preachers and there are great preachers and Dr. Martyn LloydJones is among the finest of the twentieth century. In The Sacred Anointing Tony Sargent explores the man, the methods and the motives behind this master preacher. He also considers the central place which divine 'unction' played in Lloyd-Jones' life and the prophetic quality of his ministry.
Argues that American society is dominated by an anti-Christian, pagan culture and suggests that the government should not take neutral stands on moral issues.