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Dieses Jahrbuch hat zwei Schwerpunkte, die sich aus den Themen der Veranstaltungen der Gesellschaft im letzten Jahr ergeben. Zum einen handelt es sich um Dostojewskijs Konzept vom "Untergrundmenschen", das er in Auseinandersetzung mit der Durchsetzung burgerlicher Gesellschaftsverhaltnisse in Russland in seinen "Aufzeichnungen aus dem Untergrund" entwickelt. Zum anderen beschaftigt sich der Band mit der Apokalyptik nach der Offenbarung des Johannes als einem gewichtigen strukturellen als auch in...

This volume collects an international body of voices, as a timely response to a rapidly advancing field of the natural sciences. The contributors explore how the disciplines of theology, earth and space sciences contribute to the debate on constantly expanding ethical challenges, and the prospect of humanity's future. The discussions offered in this volume see the 'community' as central to a sustainable and ethical approach to earth and space sciences, examining the role of theology in this co...

Continuing her popular Setting Boundaries (R) series, Allison Bottke offer her distinctive "Six Steps to SANITY" to readers who must deal with difficult people.S...Stop your own negative behavior A...Assemble a support group N...Nip excuses in the bud I...Implement rules and boundaries T....Trust your instincts Y...Yield everything to GodWhether it's a spouse, in-law, boss, coworker, family member, neighbor, or friend, readers who have allowed others to overstep their boundaries will learn how t...

Through an examination of Christian interaction with other religions, Paul S. Chung constructs a theology of comparative religion. In the course of this construction, he employs the work of Ernst Troeltsch, Robert Bellah, and Karl Barth, while offering case studies of transformative interaction between Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Chung's interdisciplinary approach opens up new avenues for inter-religious understanding and melding, for instance exploring the development of a Protestant Isl...

The now familiar "new perspective" asserts that the "covenantal nomism" characteristic of second-temple Judaism softened the Mosaic law's requirement of perfect obedience. Because of God's gracious covenant with Israel, manifested in election and the provision of atoning sacrifices, one could be righteous under the law despite occasional failures to obey the law perfectly. This view concludes that Paul, as a first-century Jew, could not have been troubled by the law's stringent demands, because...

There are many general books on the topic of friendship, but not many of them contain clear biblical teaching or understand the crucial role that friends play in believers' spiritual lives. Because many Christians lack an adequate understanding of the huge potential for good and blessing that friends bring us, they often participate instead in ungodly friendships, dating relationships, and other unhealthy unions that hurt or even undermine their faith. In "Friendships", Pastor Jeff Wickwire offe...

What do you do when a relationship goes off course?Whether it's with a manipulative boss, a critical neighbor, or a controlling spouse, a challenging relationship can leave you feeling worn down, confused, and helpless. How do you narrow the gap between where things are and where you want them to be? How do you decide whether to lean in with understanding or set more healthy boundaries? In Renovate Your Relationships, Scott Vaudrey gives you the tools you need to bring healing and new...

2021 Association of Catholic Publishers first place award in theology2021 Catholic Media Association Award first place award in marriage and family living Six years into the papacy of Pope Francis, Catholics are still figuring out how to respond to his image of the church as a field hospital -a church that goes into the streets rather than remaining locked up behind closed doors. Marriage and family are primary sites of the field hospital, called to meet people's need for healing and accompani...