Protestant Tradition - Simple Guides
Protestant Tradition - Simple Guides

Author: David Rhymer

Publisher: Kuperard

Published: 2008-11-01

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1857336364

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This book will help you to discover how Protestantism developed and spread from Europe to America, to appreciate the wide range of interpretations of Protestantism, and the core beliefs and practices shared by the principal Protestant Churches, to understand the special history of the Church of England, and to gain a perspective on the evangelical movements of the twenty-first century. Access the world's religions with Simple Guides: Religion a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world's major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world's great spiritual traditions and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs, and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.

A Basic Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology
A Basic Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology

Author: Eve Tibbs

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2021-07-20

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1493430912

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Eve Tibbs offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church for Western readers. Tibbs has devoted her career to translating the Orthodox faith to an evangelical audience and has over twenty years of experience teaching this material to students. Assuming no prior knowledge of Orthodox theology, this survey covers the basic ideas of Eastern Orthodox Christianity from its origins at Pentecost to the present day.

Simple Guide to Attending Christian Ceremonies
Simple Guide to Attending Christian Ceremonies

Author: Akasha Lonsdale

Publisher: Kuperard

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1857336461

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In today's multicultural society we are increasingly likely to meet and become friends with people from different religious backgrounds, and to find ourselves attending an unfamiliar ceremony. When this happens, there can be few of us who know exactly what to expect, or are confident about how to behave. This chapter from Do I Kneel or Do I Bow? will tell you everything you need to understand and take part in a Christian ceremony. Armed with this basic information, you will feel relaxed enough to enjoy the occasion, and perhaps inspired to discover more about the spiritual world view of another cultural tradition. Access the world's religions with Simple Guides: Religion a series of concise, accessible introductions to faiths around the world. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs, and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world's great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs, and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.

Exploring Protestant Traditions
Exploring Protestant Traditions

Author: W. David Buschart

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2009-09-20

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 083087514X

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Protestant is shorthand for a spreading family tree of church and theological traditions. Each tradition embodies a historically shaped perspective on the beliefs, practices and priorities that make up a Christian community. Whether you are an insider to one tradition, a hybrid of two or three, or--as many Christians today--an outsider to all, Exploring Protestant Traditions is a richly informative field guide to eight prominent Protestant theological traditions: Lutheran, Anabaptist, Reformed, Anglican, Baptist, Wesleyan, Dispensational and Pentecostal. Clearly and evenhandedly, W. David Buschart traces the histories of each tradition, explains their interpretive approaches to Scripture and identifies their salient beliefs. As a result, you will gain a sense of what it is to believe and worship as a Reformed or Pentecostal Christian, who the traditions' heroes are and where the "theological accents" are placed. Charts displaying the denominational representatives of each tradition and bibliographies mapping the path for further explorations add to the value of this guide. This is a book that seeks to receive rather than evaluate, to listen and understand rather than judge or correct. His is a model of theological hospitality that encourages you to open your doors to the varied ways in which Protestantism has taken root in history and human society. Some things take time, like coming to know a religious tradition. But Exploring Protestant Traditions is an excellent place to start.

The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions [Revised Edition]
The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions [Revised Edition]

Author: Carley Roney

Publisher: Potter Style

Published: 2013-03-12

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0770433790

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From the #1 wedding brand comes this indispensable resource, completely revised and updated, to help you choose the perfect words, music, and traditions for your ceremony and reception The ceremony is the cornerstone of your wedding celebration. There are countless ways to make it your own, from meaningful poetry readings to the music that plays as you walk down the aisle. The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions is an important resource for brides and grooms. New and expanded topics in this edition include: -Interfaith ceremonies and blending spiritual traditions -Ways to use technology to enhance your ceremony -New online resources for finding the perfect words for your vows, program, and more -Gay marriages and civil unions -Popular song choices that are already considered classics Throughout, you’ll also find a rich and inspiring selection of both classic and original ideas for: -Religious or secular vows and readings -Traditions and symbolic rituals -Speeches and toasts -Music for the processional, recessional, and the special dances at the reception

A Guide to Romantic Love: the Romantic Character and the Romantic Tradition
A Guide to Romantic Love: the Romantic Character and the Romantic Tradition

Author: Ariana Gonzalez Hernandez

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-02-17

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 164254874X

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Romantic love is something that is actually a product of a romantic culture. It's a product of its traditions and of the character of those who subscribe to its values. In this comphrehensive guide you will not only learn about the romantic character and the traditions that enable you to cultivate romantic love in your life, you will also learn about the culture itself as well as its history, enabling you to develop a profound understanding and appreciation for this culture and the unique type of relationship that it yields. This guide isn't just about creating romantic relationships or about culture. It's about self-improvement; about building character, about potential and about becoming complete in the process. Since our relationships are a reflection of who we are, then the improvement of our relationships naturally begins with the improvement of ourselves. Peoples of the romantic culture have captured the hearts of the world for centuries. Their enigmatic ways provoke fascination and curiosity among those foreign to their cultures. The mystery of their enigmatic ways is solved once and for all by providing you with a window into their seemingly magical world. At the same time you will learn how to take part in their culture in order to create your own enigmatic persona, and your own magical and truly romantic and loving relationships.

How Then Shall We Guide?
How Then Shall We Guide?

Author: Jimmy Boon-Chai Tan

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2023-05-25

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1666792152

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There has been a marked increase of interest in the art of spiritual direction in recent decades. Yet in many circles, especially in ecumenical and interfaith contexts, it is unclear what grounds the practice of this ancient art. As a tradition's practice of spiritual direction expresses its particular theology, which, in turn, is shaped by its unique history, this work explains that ecumenical spiritual direction must make and retain the tri-perspective of history, theology, and method that faithfully reflects each tradition's distinctives as requisite for true ecumenical enrichment. The importance of this trinocular vision is brought into sharp focus through a comparative study of Ignatius of Loyola and John Calvin, where points of continuity and discontinuity between the Ignatian and Reformed traditions underscore the importance of this work's thesis.

Protestant Worship
Protestant Worship

Author: James F. White

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780664250379

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Provides an overview of Protestant worship and examines the origins, development, and present characteristics of nine different Protestant traditions

Reading Christian Theology in the Protestant Tradition
Reading Christian Theology in the Protestant Tradition

Author: Kelly Kapic

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-01-25

Total Pages: 841

ISBN-13: 0567655636

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Reading Christian Theology in the Protestant Tradition offers a distinctive approach to the value of classic works through the lens of Protestantism. While it is anachronistic to speak of Christian theology prior to the Reformation as “Protestant”, it is wholly appropriate to recognize how certain common Protestant concerns can be discerned in the earliest traditions of Christianity. The resonances between the ages became both informative and inspiring for Protestants who looked back to pre-reformation sources for confirmation, challenge, and insight. Thus this book begins with the first Christian theologians, covering nearly 2000 years of theological writing from the Didache, Justin Martyr, and Origen to James Cone, José Míguez Bonino, and Sallie McFague. Five major periods of church history are represented in 12 key works, each carefully explained and interpreted by an expert in the field.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Reformation & Protestantism
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Reformation & Protestantism

Author: James S. Bell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9780028642703

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An easy-to-understand history of the Reformation and how it created modern Protestantism, for anyone interested in understanding why the Protestant churches, denominations and beliefs are what they are today.