The Summa Contra Gentiles is not merely the only complete summary of Christian doctrine that St. Thomas has written, but also a creative and even revolutionary work of Christian apologetics composed at the precise moment when Christian thought needed to be intellectually creative in order to master and assimilate the intelligence and wisdom of the Greeks and the Arabs. In the Summa Aquinas works to save and purify the thought of the Greeks and the Arabs in the higher light of Christian Revelation, confident that all that had been rational in the ancient philosophers and their followers would become more rational within Christianity. This exposition and defense of divine truth has two main parts: the consideration of that truth that faith professes and reason investigates, and the consideration of the truth that faith professes and reason is not competent to investigate. The exposition of truths accessible to natural reason occupies Aquinas in the first three books of the Summa. His method is to bring forward demonstrative and probable arguments, some of which are drawn from the philosophers, to convince the skeptic. In the fourth book of the Summa St. Thomas appeals to the authority of the Sacred Scripture for those divine truths that surpass the capacity of reason. The present volume deals with God’s freedom in creation, his power as creator of all things, and the nature of man, particularly the unity of soul and body within man. Book 1 of the Summa deals with God; Book 3, Providence; and Book 4, Salvation.  

Summa Contra Gentiles, 2: Book Two: Creation (v. 2)

Politics & Social Sciences

Aquinas, St. Thomas

Philosophy

University of Notre Dame Press

Book Two of the Summa Contra Gentiles series examines God's freedom in creation, his power as creator of all things, and the nature of man, particularly the unity of soul and body within man.

Summa Contra Gentiles: Book Two: Creation

St. Thomas Aquinas

Salvation : Scenes from the Life of St Francis

Valerie Martin

Religion & Spirituality

Not Specified

Conversations with God Book 1 began a series that has been changing millions of lives for more than ten years. Finally, the bestselling series is now a movie, starring Henry Czerny (The Pink Panther and Clear and Present Danger) and Ingrid Boulting (The Last Tycoon). Produced and directed by Stephen Simon (producer of Somewhere in Time and What Dreams May Come) and distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films and Fox Home Entertainment, the theatrical release is set for October 27, 2006. The movie is the true account of Walsch (played by Cierny), who went from an unemployed homeless man to an "accidental spiritual messenger" and author of the bestselling book

Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1

Self-Help

Walsch, Neale Donald

Personal Transformation

G.P. Putnam's Sons

"This is a self-help book on how to argue effectively, conciliate, and gently persuade. The authors admit to getting it wrong in their own past conversations. One by one, I recognize the same mistakes in me. The world would be a better place if everyone read this book." -- Richard Dawkins, author of Science in the Soul and Outgrowing God In our current political climate, it seems impossible to have a reasonable conversation with anyone who has a different opinion. Whether you're online, in a classroom, an office, a town hall -- or just hoping to get through a family dinner with a stubborn relative -- dialogue shuts down when perspectives clash. Heated debates often lead to insults and shaming, blocking any possibility of productive discourse. Everyone seems to be on a hair trigger. In How to Have Impossible Conversations, Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay guide you through the straightforward, practical, conversational techniques necessary for every successful conversation -- whether the issue is climate change, religious faith, gender identity, race, poverty, immigration, or gun control. Boghossian and Lindsay teach the subtle art of instilling doubts and opening minds. They cover everything from learning the fundamentals for good conversations to achieving expert-level techniques to deal with hardliners and extremists. This book is the manual everyone needs to foster a climate of civility, connection, and empathy.

How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide

Reference

Boghossian, Peter

Lindsay, James

Etiquette

Da Capo Lifelong Books

Experience the Scriptures in an exciting way with this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Bible from Catholic Bible Press. Printed in the elegant and exclusive Catholic Comfort Print®and featuring 515 exquisite woodcut illustrations originally printed in a 16th-century Venetian Bible, this volume will freshly inspire you and inform your faith. Each art rendering in this devotional Bible is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide your reflection. Printed in the popular and trusted New Revised Standard Version, this Bible contains the complete Catholic canon printed on single-column pages for easy reading. About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful. Pope Francis has said of the Bible, "Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!" Angelus, St. Peter's Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission. Features include: <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li>Complete Catholic Bible&nbsp; with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church</li> <li>Anglicized text</li> <li>The only illustrated Catholic Bible for adults using exquisite woodcut illustrations from a 16th-century Venetian Bible</li> <li>Devotional Bible for Catholic readers that uses art renderings; each image is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide the reader in reflecting on the passage</li> <li>High-quality Bible paper</li> <li>515 exquisite woodcut illustrations</li> <li>The exclusive Catholic Comfort Print® typeface created specifically for Catholic Bible Press by 2K/DENMARK type foundry</li> <li>Gilded page edging</li> <li>Two satin ribbon markers</li> <li>Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk</li> </ul>

NRSVCE, Illustrated Catholic Bible, Leathersoft, Black, Comfort Print: Holy Bible

Catholic Bible Press

Experience the Scriptures in an exciting way with this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Bible from Catholic Bible Press. This classic leather-bound edition is printed in the elegant and exclusive Catholic Comfort Print®and featuring 515 exquisite woodcut illustrations originally printed in a 16th-century Venetian Bible, this volume will freshly inspire you and inform your faith. Each art rendering in this devotional Bible is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide your reflection. Printed in the popular and trusted New Revised Standard Version, this Bible contains the complete Catholic canon printed on single-column pages for easy reading. About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful. Pope Francis has said of the Bible, "Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!" Angelus, St. Peter's Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission. Features include: <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li>Complete Catholic Bible&nbsp; with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church</li> <li>Anglicized text</li> <li>The only illustrated Catholic Bible for adults using exquisite woodcut illustrations from a 16th-century Venetian Bible</li> <li>Devotional Bible for Catholic readers that uses art renderings; each image is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide the reader in reflecting on the passage</li> <li>High-quality Bible paper</li> <li>515 exquisite woodcut illustrations</li> <li>The exclusive Catholic Comfort Print® typeface created specifically for Catholic Bible Press by 2K/DENMARK type foundry</li> <li>Gilded page edging</li> <li>Three satin ribbon markers</li> <li>Smyth-sewn binding for durability and flexibility</li> </ul>

NRSVCE, Illustrated Catholic Bible, Genuine leather over board, Brown, Comfort Print: Holy Bible

Divine Hierarchies: Class in American Religion and Religious Studies

Placing the neglected issue of class back into the study and understanding of religion, Sean McCloud reconsiders the meaning of class in today's world. More than a status grounded in material conditions, says McCloud, class is also an identity rhetorically and symbolically made and unmade through representations. It entails relationships, identifications, boundaries, meanings, power, and our most ingrained habits of mind and body. He demonstrates that employing class as an analytical tool that cuts across variables such as creed, race, ethnicity, and gender can illuminate American religious life in unprecedented ways.Through social theory, historical analysis, and ethnography, McCloud makes an interdisciplinary argument for reinserting class into the study of religion. First, he offers a new three-part conception of class for use in studying religion. He then presents a focused cultural history of religious studies by examining how social class surfaced in twentieth-century theories of religious affiliation. He concludes with historical and ethnographic case studies of religion and class. Divine Hierarchies makes a convincing case for the past and present importance of class in American religious thought, practice, and scholarship.

McCloud, Sean

Social Sciences

The University of North Carolina Press

Placing the neglected issue of class back into the study and understanding of religion, Sean McCloud reconsiders the meaning of class in today's world. More than a status grounded in material conditions, says McCloud, class is also an identity rhetorically and symbolically made and unmade through representations. It entails relationships, identifications, boundaries, meanings, power, and our most ingrained habits of mind and body. He demonstrates that employing class as an analytical tool that cuts across variables such as creed, race, ethnicity, and gender can illuminate American religious life in unprecedented ways. Through social theory, historical analysis, and ethnography, McCloud makes an interdisciplinary argument for reinserting class into the study of religion. First, he offers a new three-part conception of class for use in studying religion. He then presents a focused cultural history of religious studies by examining how social class surfaced in twentieth-century theories of religious affiliation. He concludes with historical and ethnographic case studies of religion and class. Divine Hierarchies makes a convincing case for the past and present importance of class in American religious thought, practice, and scholarship.

Univ of North Carolina Pr

Study Guide Included for Reflection and Discussion. Addressed not only to Catholics but to every person living on this planet, Pope Francis second encyclical is a challenging call for a bold cultural revolution in how we think about technological progress and economic growth. The degradation of our environment, he says, is a symptom of deeper problems: rapid change, unsustainable overconsumption, indifference to the poor, and the decay of social values. He offers a variety of solutions, including a change in lifestyles away from extreme consumerism and towards a greater sense of social responsibility. For Christians, an ecological spirituality one that is grounded in the convictions of our faith is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience. 
 Drawing on the rich social teachings of the Church, Laudato Si is a groundbreaking document that will be discussed and studied by both believers and non-believers for years to come.

On Care for Our Common Home: The Encyclical Letter Laudato Si'

Christian Books & Bibles

Francis, Pope

Catholicism

Paulist Press

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