Martin Goldsmith – författare

Discover the astrological meaning of the ancient Egyptian decans, their correspondence to gods and the afterlife, and how each individual’s decan placement defines their experiences. Astrologers divide each of the 12 zodiac signs into three parts, called decans. The ancient Egyptians had an independent system of decans that is now all but forgotten. This form of astrology was not oriented toward the affairs of the living but was aimed at helping the soul achieve enlightenment after death. Each of the decans was associated with a powerful Egyptian god who would protect the soul as it traveled through their particular area of the heavens. Temple of the Stars provides in-depth explanations for each decan, including its symbol, associated god, and well-known figures born under the same placement, and it explores how that decan defines the realities and spiritual problems of the modern individual. Through a combination of empirical and intuitive methods, this book arrives at penetrating new interpretations both of the decans and the astrological signs.

Interpretations based on the 28 phases of the moon, to reveal information about you, your personality, abilities, motivations, and perceptions.  Usually we think of the Moon as having four phases, but there are actually twenty-eight. This feature alone reveals a great deal about you, your personality, abilities, motivations, perceptions. Whether you are a beginning student or a seasoned astrologer, Goldsmith's insightful interpretations will show you a new way to look at birth-charts. Moon Phases doesn't stop there, however. Appealing to both right and left brain functions, Goldsmith also takes a symbolic approach, combining visual imagery with verbal explanations. Accompanying the text are elegant illustrations which embody symbols that inspire intuitive understanding, in much the same way as Tarot cards.

Biblical Stories are powerful stories and are easy to tell.In a world that is often hostile to the good news, telling stories is an ideal way to communicate the gospel warmly and winningly. How can we, like Jesus, use the power of stories to get gospel truths across in a memorable and life-changing way? Learning to share the gospel with the winning and persuasive power of stories.Martin Goldsmith discovered early in his career as a missionary that stories were the most effective way of sharing the gospel - especially in places where evangelism was illegal. But, since then, he's discovered that they are also often the best way of sharing it with our neighbours in the West, who are suspicious of religious truth and hate being preached at.Full of colourful stories from a lifetime of sharing the gospel, this book shows us how to do the same. The author demonstrates how the Bible teaches its theology through story, and how other faiths are shaped by their storytelling - giving us a deeper understanding of how we can reach others and teach real and significant truths in an enthralling way.If we want to win hearers for the gospel in today's world, it is vital to become compelling and persuasive tellers of the gospel story once again.

Globalization, pluralism, urbanization and increased mobility are just some of the challenges of twenty-first-century cross-cultural mission, and Martin Goldsmith helpfully equips us to respond wisely to them. With humour, confidence and enthusiasm, he enables us to see potential barriers to mission as opportunities waiting to be grasped.The unchanging nature of Jesus' Great Commission contrasts strongly not only with our changing world but with our dynamic God. While his commands are set in stone, his methods are not.This book will give you fresh ideas about mission. It will help you pray, plan and advise those who want to get involved.

Most people live or work among Muslim colleagues and neighbours, or mingle with Islamic people on trips overseas. But many Christians struggle to see beyond the stereotypes to connect in depth with the people they meet.In this winsome book Martin Goldsmith recounts colourful stories from a lifetime of conversations and friendships with Muslims in various countries around the world, including the UK.Part-travelogue, part-biography, readers are whisked from an English college garden to an Afghan market, from a London secondary school to a North African tourist destination, from Dubai airport to a home in Scotland, all the while becoming better equipped to make their own connections with Muslims - to the glory of God.CONTENTS:IntroductionHaji Ahmed: can we know God?Muslim students: speaking upAirport encounters: reflections on prayer and jihadOn the waiting list for Jesus: when cultures mergeSuleiman and the jinn: folk Islam and evil spiritsThe polygamous sheikh: what about other faiths?Dr Abdul: life in a multifaith worldWalking in the sandals of the judges: meeting the qadisMuhammad, Ali and the whirling dervishes: exploring SufismTariq and Hussein: Afghan storiesConnecting with Christians: making the most of tourismConclusionAppendix

Martin Goldsmith served for many years as a missionary in the Far East. In this book he shares, with humour and penetrating insight, something of his own life and ministry, and encourages a new generation to live for Christ alone.