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1869. Part Thirteen of Twenty-four. The translations of the writings of the early Church writers from the time of Christ till the Council of Nicea in 325 into English, known as the Ante-Nicene Library. Contents of Volume Thirteen: The Writings of Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, Volume II. Containing the remainder of the Treatises. Together with the Writings of Novatian, Minucius Felix, etc. translated by Reverend Robert Ernest Wallis. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. ... Read more

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St Francis of Assisi (1181/2-1226) was born into a wealthy family, but gave up his worldly priviliges to lead a simple life devoted to the poor and to prayer. He is remembered forhis deep humility, love of nature, great generosity and quiet faith.;This edition of the collected writings of St Francis of Assisi is based on Lady de la Warr's translation of 1907, which itself was based on d'Alencon's French edition. The "Rules of Orders", St Francis's testament, his letters andprayers, all offer insights into his character and beliefs.His radical example still issues a challenge for today. ... Read more

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1869. Part Fourteen of Twenty-four. The translations of the writings of the early Church writers from the time of Christ till the Council of Nicea in 325 into English, known as the Ante-Nicene Library. Contents of Volume Fourteen: The Writings of Methodius, Alexander of Lycopolis, Peter of Alexandria, and several fragments by Clement of Rome; Theognostus of Alexandria; Pierius of Alexandria; Malchion, a Presbyter of the Church of Antioch; Anatolius of Alexandria, Bishop of Laodicea, in Syria; Theonas, Bishop of Alexandria; Phileas, Bishop of Thmuis and Martyr; and Pamphilus, Presbyter of the Church of Caesareia, and Martyr. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1839.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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1868. Part Eight of Twenty-four. The translations of the writings of the early Church writers from the time of Christ till the Council of Nicea in 325 into English, known as the Ante-Nicene Library. Contents of Volume Eight: The Writings of Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, Volume I. containing The Epistles and some of the Treatises; translated by Reverend Robert Ernest Wallis. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. ... Read more

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British theologian F.D. Maurice is considered a forerunner of the contemporary ecumenical movement. His writings and work were an articulation of his theology, which emphasized the inclusiveness of Christianity despite ideological divisions within the Christian community. This volume offers a selection of Maurice's moral writings based on his theological worldview. ... Read more

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A scholarly view of ethics
F.D. Maurice was one of the major British theologians and ethicists of the nineteenth century. He was a forerunner of contemporary ecumenical movements, and works on theology tend to emphasise the inclusiveness of Christianity despite denominationalism and ideological divisions within the Christian community. Maurice looks to the dramatic love of God for all humanity in all of its diversity and difference as the underlying unifying principle for a beginning for the reuniting of the various Christian traditions into a greater whole.

The book 'Reconstructing Christian Ethics: Selected Writings of F.D. Maurice' is a collection of Maurice's writings based upon his ethics and theological worldview. It is the only anthology of his ethical writings currently in print, which is a pity, given the importance Maurice has in the formation of much of this century's Anglo-American theology. Edited by Ellen Wondra, professor at Colgate-Rochester, this book is part of the Library of Theological Ethics, produced by Westminster/John Knox Press, who do a great service in keeping works such as this alive for the current generation of students, scholars, and clerics.

Most of the essays in this book consist of correspondence written and lectures which Maurice delivered in various contexts during the mid-1800s. Broadly categorised, the essays fall into the following categories:

o The Constitution and Structure of the Church
o Lectures on Ethics (with a basis on the Epistles of St. John)
o The Conscience
o Social Morality
o Dialogues on Family Worship
o Conflict in Church and Society

In examining the structure and constitution of the church, Wondra begins by including correspondence between Maurice and members of the Society of Friends, in which he discusses areas of commonality of belief, and the hope of further dialogue. From here, essays on the formal structure of more hierarchical church polity show Maurice's continuing progress toward a broader, more inclusive framework. 'As we proceed, we find every new step of the story leading us to notice the Church as the child inwhich the Jewish polity had for so many ages been carrying in its womb. Its filial relation is first demonstrated, it is show to be an Israelitic not a mundane commonwealth; then it is shown that, though not mundane, it is essentially human, containing a principle of expansion greater than that which dwelt in the Roman Empire.'

Maurice is one of the leading lights to begin reconciliation of the church with its Jewish origins. 'But we must not forget that while this universal society, according to the historical conception of it, grew out of the Jewish family and nation, it is, according to the theological conception of it, the root of both.'

This Jewish origin recognised one God for all the world, and that one God who cared for all of creation. This perhaps is the seed of ecumenism in Maurice's work.

Proceeding on to the other topics, Maurice develops other topics with both a scriptural and philosophical basis, including issues of personal, individual morality, and more general societal and universal ethics. In constructing a very careful argument, Maurice makes careful definition not only of such things as ethics and scriptural, but even to such concepts as the word 'I', to give an almost geometrically precise explication of his views.

Perhaps his greatest work among those included in this collection is the dialogue on prayer, in which he argues both for a respect for the universality of God, but a need to be true to one's own faith and calling. 'I own I do not want a Jewish religion plus a heathen religion plus a Christian religion. Nor do I want, by eliminating what is peculiar in each of these faiths, to bring forth an Etre Supreme who does nothing, thinks nothing, is nothing; who merely represents what is not true in the different system, that which has been the source of their idolatry--the notion that God is created by His creatures.'

In working through the various concerns of ecumenism and the practical concerns of daily living, Maurice sees the purpose of prayer. 'It is under the pressure of such hopes and such fears that one learns to pray, that our prayers become not solitary prayers, but family prayers, universal prayers; and yet that each one really in his prayer attains a sense of his personal life and his personal obligations which he never could realise while his only cry was, 'Save my soul if I have a soul.'

This is a fairly difficult text to wade through, because the ideas a subtle and intricately constructed, and constructed in a form of language rather more appreciated by Victorian scholarship than modern scholarship. But it remains an important collection of the work of an important albeit often overlooked theologian.


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With this prominent work Ross presents a contemporary reading of the Gospel and the Letters of John. He believes that the evangelist is calling upon us to live our relationship with God, our life of faith, in and together with the community of believers, thereby championing a spirituality of communion.Johns perspective presupposes a life in oneness, in unity. Jesus brings together the scattered children of God in order that they may live the life of oneness of the Divine Persons. Rosss approach is modern, positive and refreshing. It opens new horizons to the future of humanity, a future where God works with and through people united in love.Johns Gospel insists that each individual must receive life from Jesus. Rosss work correctly and helpfully shows that this relationship is not private. It is within the context of community the community of the Father with the Son and the community of believers with the Son. This is an important spiritual contribution to Johannine studies.Raymond E. Brown ... Read more

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The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there.Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free.Original Publisher: Walter Smith Publication date: 1885Subjects: ReferenceEnglish imprints; Great Britain; Reference / Bibliographies ... Read more

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1871. Part Twenty-one of Twenty-four. The translations of the writings of the early Church writers from the time of Christ till the Council of Nicea in 325 into English, known as the Ante-Nicene Library. Contents of Volume Twenty-one: The Works of Lactantius, Volume I, translated by William Fletcher, including Of the False Worship of the Gods; Of the Origin of Error; Of the False Wisdom of Philosophers; Of True Wisdom and Religion; Of Justice; Of True Worship; and Of a Happy Life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. ... Read more

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An extremely important Jewish writer and thinker of the first century AD, Philo of Alexandria exercised through his ideas and language a lasting influence on the development and growth of Christianity in the New Testament period and later. This book provides an introduction to the major themes and ideas in the religious and philosophical thinking of Philo and outlines the importance of his thought by means of introductory treatments and sections of freshly translated text and commentary. Dr Williamson illustrates in his work the place and significance of Philo within Judaism and as part of the background to Christianity, and so provides a valuable resource for scholars and students in this area of study. ... Read more

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A Powerful Adversary
With a book such as 'The World Conquered By The Faithful Christian'we get a glimpse of the spiritual heights that these Christians scaled.How many books are even attempted in this generation ,that address this great adversary of every believer?Not one,that I am aware. There is a book that was first published in 1970(and is still in print,"Profiting From the Word by A.W.Pink)that has one chapter on the subject,and that first appeared in print in 'The Studies in the Scritures'in the 1930's.
There is an inverse relationship,between the influence of the world in a Christian's life,and their level of spiritual health. The greater the influence of the world,the lower will be the level of their spritual health and vigour.
In the introduction the author asks the probing question (that really cuts to the heart of the issue)...who or what occupies the throne of your heart,or has the government of your soul.You cannot serve two masters.That is one reason why this Biblical subject deserves the believers serious and continual attention.
Richard Alleine exposes the world's thinking and philisophy as short sighted,focusing on the present and making heavenly things to appear distant.In dealing with where the strength of the 'world' lies,the writer points out that God's people are tempted to pursue what they love,to follow their natural inclinations. Mr. Alleine perceptively writes on p.27 what the Lord calls men to do "But Christ calls and commands men to things and ways contrary to their nature;not to please but to deny themselves,to mortifythe flesh... to contradict their own inclinations;to pursue a happiness which is so sublime and spiritual and so unsuitable to their fleshly natures that they have naturally no relish for it."
The spirit and dangers that the world poses to believers is powerfully addressed,but it is to the end,that these dangers will be overcome by God's grace and power. Victory consists in a willingness to die,victory consists in living by faith,victory consists in being good stewards. The truth set forth in these(and several other chapters)will equip the Lord's people with the truth's they need to overcome this formidable enemy.
All believers need to be constantly guarding against the dangers(that the influnce of the world poses) and seek help to relieve(and escape)these dangers. 'The World Conquered By The Faithful Christian' will be like finding an oasis in the middle of a huge desert. ... Read more