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A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-colour, student-friendly format, and more.

'Some books have to be written . . . Defying the Holocaust will make your heart pound.' - Steve Chalke MBEDuring the Second World War, Christians from many nations and denominations stepped forward with courage, ingenuity and determination to protect and rescue Jews from the Holocaust. In Defying the Holocaust, Tim Dowley shares the stories of ten of these extraordinary women and men. From the Most Unorthodox Nun: Mother Maria of Paris to Committed Swedes: Pastors Erik Perwe and Erik Myrgren, Tim Dowley introduces an array of brave Christians, and tells the reader about the incredible lengths they went to in order to help rescue the Jews. In Defying the Holocaust each of their stories is accompanied by photos of the individuals themselves and further photos to add context to their stories. Christians and those fascinated by stories about the Holocaust will find Tim Dowley's book to be incredibly inspiring, a reminder that these ten brave men women and men stood up to the cruelty of the times.

Libris Atlas till Bibelns och kristenhetens historia täcker såväl Bibelns som kristendomens utveckling under två tusen år. Boken innehåller 160 kartor, diagram och grafik i fyrfärgstryck samt 50 färgfoton. Den är ett ovärderligt hjälpmedel för alla som studerar Bibeln och kyrkohistorien eller bara vill veta mer om den kristna trons utveckling.Libris Atlas till Bibelns och kristenhetens historia innehåller:GAMLA TESTAMENTETS TIDDavids rikeIsraels fallÅter från exilenPalestinas näringslivNYA TESTAMENTETS TID RomarriketPalestina på Jesu tidJudendomen på Jesu tidFörsamlingarna i Mindre AsienDEN UNGA KYRKAN De kristna i antikens RomIrländskt och anglosaxiskt missionerandeKristendomen kommer till RysslandKorstågenPilgrimsfäderDEN MODERNA KYRKAN Reformationen i EuropaJudar i förskingringenDen ekumeniska rörelsenBibelsällskapKristendomen i Östeuropa

Christian Music: A Global History was originally published by Lion Hudson in 2011. This new edition has been substantially extended and updated.Dr Tim Dowley's wide-ranging survey includes contributions from nine additional experts. The book covers the Jewish musical tradition; early hymns and psalms; music after Constantine; the rise of music in the Orthodox tradition; Christian chant and the core of medieval music; polyphony in the medieval and Renaissance eras; music and the Lutheran Reformation; the rise of Catholic Baroque; the development of Anglican worship; Christian music in Latin America; the Viennese tradition of liturgical and non-liturgical sacred music; sacred music in the age of Romanticism; 19th-century hymns; the steadily developing tradition of Christian music in Africa; sacred music and the concert hall; music and The Salvation Army; the rise of carols; popular church music in the 20th century; the making of the American Gospel tradition; Christian music in SE Asia; musical traditions in Australia and New Zealand, and in the Pacific Islands; Christian elements in the rise of folk and jazz; and the rise of the contemporary Christian music industry.

Completely revised, re-illustrated and enlarged this new edition of the reliable classic Lion Handbook of History of Christianity has new maps, study questions and many helpful aids to enhance you understanding of Christianity's past, present and future.Combining the accuracy and readability of the first edition of this highly acclaimed text, Dowley has enhanced the second edition with new contributions from Pheme Perkins on "The Thought-World of Early Christianity" and Richard Burridge on "Jesus and the Gospels" as well as updated and revised contributions from Ward Gasque, Richard Pierard, John H. Y. Briggs, and more.With many new photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and timelines, the inviting new full colour format tells the dramatic, intriguing, and often surprising story of Christians in their 2000-year journey to the present day.

Featuring more than sixty brand new maps, graphics and timelines, the Atlas of the European Reformations is an essential companion to any study of the Reformation era. The concise, helpful text written by acknowledged authorities, guides the experience and helps readers to interpret the visuals. Consciously written for students of all levels, this volume is perfect for individual or course-based study.

This series of biographies presents the great composers against the background of their times. Each draws on personal letters and recollections, engravings, paintings and, when they exist, photographs, to present a complete picture of the composer''s life.

A new and fascinating biography of the most outstanding composer in musical history, covering Bach''s earliest efforst in Eisenach, his cultural inheritance, his series of posts as organist or musician, and his stormy career in Leipzig.It also traces the significant stages of development in his family and his music. Reproductions of engraving and portraits of the time help to recreate the era in which Bach flourished. The origins of all the composer''s major works are discussed and put into the context of the contemporary world. Written both the general reader and the specialist.

From the same author-illustrator as the popular Would You Like to Know Jesus?, this little paperback book explains to children what the Bible is and why it is so important, in a way that is easy to understand.The illustrations show children with the Bible and help the reader to relate to the concepts in the book. The book includes a presentation page and it makes a fantastic little gift or award.

A fantastically fun-filled little book great for journeys, Sunday schools, awards, or a rainy day!All the puzzles and activities are based around stories about the animals in the Bible.The activities include dot-to-dot, spot the difference, colouring, match the pairs, put the story in the right order, mazes, complete the drawing, spot the deliberate mistakes. At the bottom of the page the story that the activity is from is explained, and a Bible reference included.Sometimes there is a bonus question for more puzzling fun!

The team behind the popular Would You Like to Know? series has added a new title, offering answers to some of the biggest and most important questions a child can ask. It begins with a simple introduction to God, and continues to cover questions such as Who is God?, What does God Look Like? What does God do? and ends with a reminder that 'We can be safe in his love forever. God is for always. And he never changes!' The book includes a presentation page and it makes a fantastic little gift or award.

A pack of Christmas fun!Contents:- Six chunky card stencils of Christmas images, which can be used for making cards, pictures, decorations, and other Christmas crafts.- A paperback book of the story of the Nativity, helping young children understand the true meaning of the season with clear and simple text, and accompanied by endearing illustrations that joyfully depict the wondrous story of Jesus' birth.- A colouring sheet using artwork from the popular Candle Bible for Toddlers artist Helen Prole.

A simple, easy to arrange, craft activity that shows some of the stories of animals in the Bible through stencils and colouring, this pack is a great Church resource, as well as a hassle-free way to spend time being creative in God's word.A pack of animal fun! Contents: Six chunky card stencils of animals, which can be used for making pictures, cards, decorations, and more.A brightly illustrated collection of six animal stories from the Bible. A pack of colouring pencils to get you started with your stencils!

An easy-to-read history of our Bible through the ages introduces the story behind the writing of the Bible itself. Packed with fascinating facts and detailed illustrations exploring the origins of the books of the Bible, translations and early printings. A companion title to Candle Bible Handbook. Contents: Books of the Bible, Where did the bible come from, Who wrote the Bible, How the Bible was written down, How Writing began, What Language was the Bible written in, Why was the Bible Written on Scrolls, Scrolls in Jars, How the Bible survived, Copying Monks, Translating the Bible, Precious Books, Into Ordinary Words, Printing Speeds things up, A Flood of translations, to the New World and Beyond.

Six small volumes offering answers to children's big questions about God, the Bible, prayer, Jesus, Christmas, and Easter, collected together in a little slipcase. Illustrated with charming pictures of families and children, this collection makes a wonderful gift or award.The books included in this collection are:- Would you like to know the Bible? - Would you like to know the Story of Christmas?- Would you like to know How to Pray?- Would you like to know about God?- Would you like to know the Story of Easter?- Would you like to know Jesus?

A fantastically fun-filled little book great for journeys, Sunday schools, awards, or a rainy day! All the puzzles and activities are based around children in the Bible. The activities include dot-to-dot, spot the difference, colouring, match the pairs, put the story in the right order, mazes, complete the drawing, spot the deliberate mistakes. At the bottom of the page the story that the activity is from is explained, and a Bible reference included. Sometimes there is a bonus question for more puzzling fun!

A fantastically fun-filled little book great for journeys, Sunday schools, awards, or a rainy day!All the puzzles and activities are based around the exciting adventures in the Bible.The activities include dot-to-dot, spot the difference, colouring, match the pairs, put the story in the right order, complete the drawing, spot the deliberate mistakes.At the bottom of the page the story that the activity is from is explained, and a Bible reference included.Sometimes there is a bonus question for more puzzling fun!

The story of God's people in the Bible is set in a particular place and at a particular time. It is linked to the land: "The land you are crossing [the Jordan] to occupy is a land of hills and valleys, watered by rain from the sky, a land that the Lord your God looks after." (Deuteronomy 11:11-12). "The Bible is full of journeys. Abraham took an epic journey from his father's home in Ur to the land of Canaan. The Hebrews journeyed from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. The kingdom of Israel expanded under King David. Later the Jews were taken into exile in distant Babylon and Persia. Jesus journeyed around Galilee and Judea, while Paul took an epic series of missionary journeys throughout the Mediterranean world. It is very helpful to have maps to show where these places were, and where the journeys led. This atlas provides a clear set of annotated maps offering an accessible background to the Bible story." Tim Dowley, A companion to the Candle Bible Handbook, with newly commissioned maps.

A little paperback booklet, introducing Jesus to young children. Illustrated with charming pictures of children by Eira Reeves, and carefully created with the advice of child evangelism experts at Scripture Union.