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Author: Francesca Stavrakopoulou Publisher: Knopf ISBN: 0525520465 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 608
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An astonishing and revelatory history that re-presents God as he was originally envisioned by ancient worshippers—with a distinctly male body, and with superhuman powers, earthly passions, and a penchant for the fantastic and monstrous. "[A] rollicking journey through every aspect of Yahweh’s body, from top to bottom (yes, that too) and from inside out ... Ms. Stavrakopoulou has almost too much fun.”—The Economist The scholarship of theology and religion teaches us that the God of the Bible was without a body, only revealing himself in the Old Testament in words mysteriously uttered through his prophets, and in the New Testament in the body of Christ. The portrayal of God as corporeal and masculine is seen as merely metaphorical, figurative, or poetic. But, in this revelatory study, Francesca Stavrakopoulou presents a vividly corporeal image of God: a human-shaped deity who walks and talks and weeps and laughs, who eats, sleeps, feels, and breathes, and who is undeniably male. Here is a portrait—arrived at through the author's close examination of and research into the Bible—of a god in ancient myths and rituals who was a product of a particular society, at a particular time, made in the image of the people who lived then, shaped by their own circumstances and experience of the world. From head to toe—and every part of the body in between—this is a god of stunning surprise and complexity, one we have never encountered before.
Author: Francesca Stavrakopoulou Publisher: Knopf ISBN: 0525520465 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 608
Book Description
An astonishing and revelatory history that re-presents God as he was originally envisioned by ancient worshippers—with a distinctly male body, and with superhuman powers, earthly passions, and a penchant for the fantastic and monstrous. "[A] rollicking journey through every aspect of Yahweh’s body, from top to bottom (yes, that too) and from inside out ... Ms. Stavrakopoulou has almost too much fun.”—The Economist The scholarship of theology and religion teaches us that the God of the Bible was without a body, only revealing himself in the Old Testament in words mysteriously uttered through his prophets, and in the New Testament in the body of Christ. The portrayal of God as corporeal and masculine is seen as merely metaphorical, figurative, or poetic. But, in this revelatory study, Francesca Stavrakopoulou presents a vividly corporeal image of God: a human-shaped deity who walks and talks and weeps and laughs, who eats, sleeps, feels, and breathes, and who is undeniably male. Here is a portrait—arrived at through the author's close examination of and research into the Bible—of a god in ancient myths and rituals who was a product of a particular society, at a particular time, made in the image of the people who lived then, shaped by their own circumstances and experience of the world. From head to toe—and every part of the body in between—this is a god of stunning surprise and complexity, one we have never encountered before.
Author: Donald R. Nuss Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1450250149 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 600
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No one knows exactly what happened two thousand years ago in the Holy Land. The four Gospel authors proclaimed their versions, and the fathers of the emerging Christian church trumpeted them to be the Gospel Truth. In The Anatomies of God, the Bible, and Religion, author Donald R. Nuss examines evidence that contravenes what has been accepted for centuries. It asks questions that ministers and priests cannot or will not answer, such as: Is the Bible historically accurate, the word of God, or an amalgam of half truths, myths, and fiction? The result of fifty years of research, The Anatomies of God, the Bible, and Religion serves as a Biblical handbook. Insightful commentary explains how each author of the Old Testament influenced the conduct of the ancient Israelis and how some provided source material for New Testament Gospel authors. Nuss explores the Bibles mystique, reveals its beauty, exposes its blemishes, and analyzes, praises, and criticizes its inconsistencies, contradictions, and mendacity. In this thorough examination, Nuss seeks to explain why religion inspires, elevates, and gives encouragement to many, but incites, irritates, and inflames others.
Author: Wilson Km Goli Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 102
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Most people reject Christianity without really knowing the first thing of what Christianity is or what Christians believe. In this modern age, people are quick to write off Christianity; they are not prepared to even know about it. There those also who think they know about the faith but are completely deceived, holding on to what others have erroneously said. Interestingly, there are those also who claim to be Christian, yet know little about what they profess. They are simply satisfied to wear the tag. They are not keen on learning and understanding. Perhaps it may be arrogance or pride, or it could be laziness or an unwillingness to search the Scriptures. Not too different from them are another group of people who profess other beliefs and so do not accept Christian teachings but have never given a thought to their own beliefs or weighed them against Christian beliefs.Or you may be a Christian who loves the Lord and wants to reach out to lost souls but feels inadequate, or unknowledgeable enough. You are scared to share your faith because you don't think you can answer people's questions or boldly defend the faith. Perhaps you have been asked about the Trinity and how one can believe in one God and still hold to the trinitarian view. Are you a Christian who runs away from Jehovah's Witnesses? Are you a Jehovah's Witness who wonders why you don't reach out to Muslims, or why Christians believe you are in a cult? Are you a Muslim wondering about the claims of Christians? Or you simply don't believe in the Christian "rhetoric". Do you belong to a world view other than the ones named so far? This book is a must-read. It covers topics such as the Trinity, the deity of Christ, and helps you reconsider certain beliefs you may have had about Christianity and its followers.
Author: Kenneth Ulmer Publisher: Whitaker House ISBN: 0883689286 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 211
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Get to know God As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. —Psalm 42:1 Does this describe you? Has your thirst for more intimate contact with God caused you to reach for anything and everything that will bring you closer to Him? Do you want to know Him as a friend, like Moses did, or capture His heart, like David did? In The Anatomy of God, you’ll learn that God is not hiding from you. In fact, the Creator of all things desires more than anything to be seen, touched, and known by you! God is a Spirit, yet throughout Scripture, He describes Himself in anatomical terms and images we are familiar with. His eyes wink and squint. His mouth whispers, His smile radiates, and He inclines an attentive ear to our cries. God has hands, arms, and fingers that build, shape, give, protect, and deliver. His heart can be broken, and His nostrils flare when He is angry. His face reveals His glory and His favor. The Anatomy of God is an invitation to see God at work in us, for us, and through us. With appropriate humor and humility, Dr. Kenneth Ulmer introduces us to the Father as we seldom see Him—touchable, emotional, and accessible. Ulmer navigates the seemingly unfathomable depths of the person of God with a pastor’s care, a teacher’s skill, and a preacher’s passion, guiding us into deeper, more meaningful communion. This book is for every man or woman who desires to know God or to know Him better. It is for anyone who questions God’s closeness or doubts His concern. The Anatomy of God brings us closer to God by bringing God closer to us.
Author: Susamma Verghese Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 110
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What does God (eeshwar, allah) look like exactly? What is the structure, shape, color? How many forms does God have? Or is God formless? Does God look like air/fire? Does God live in space? Is Jupiter the address of God? Does God live in another galaxy? Is God an electron, proton or magnetic force? How is God able to control the universe without being seen? All questions answered with proof. Many religions preach that God looks like a man. They say that God or eeshwar or Allah or rabbi or guru or pagan etc. etc.is beautiful, true and divine. Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram. They postulate that God is the first and the only truth. That He is in all and all is in Him. But some others say that God is formless. The power which rules this universe is thought of as a shapeless, colorless, formless entity. It is thought that God is invisible. What is the actual truth? Does God really exist? Is God a nuclear force or electromagnetic force? Is God a gravitational force? Or does God have electrical forces within himself? Is God female or male? Black or white? How does God manage to control the universe without being seen? Does God obey scientific principles or is God independent of science? Is God defined by mathematics? Or does God lean towards the philosophy? If God is light, is God made of photons then? Does God obey Einstein's theory of relativity?Why must we know the truth? Because this is the foundation on which we stand. Every child, when he reaches 4 or 5 is taught about God. Before he goes to school the child learns about God. His parents and other family members train him subtly about God and his kindness. As he grows he keeps on hearing about God from multiple sources, his home, shrines, school, friends, TV, society, newspapers etc. So this belief keeps on growing unconsciously within himself and makes strong roots. These are the origins of a human being. They spread wide and tall and become a strong big tree all without the apparent knowledge of the person. However man does not question these subconscious thoughts and notions because questioning them would mean questioning himself. These theories and notions are the foundation of his being, his psychology, and self. Unknowingly he feeds on a lot of philosophy which he has no way of validating. His thinking, intuition and logic are modified by this subtle psychology. It impacts all his decisions without his knowledge. He stands on this groundwork and makes all resolutions about life never realizing the seriousness of this subconscious control. Understanding God is the first step. It is the alphabet. How can you read the book without knowing the alphabet? The world jumps on from book to book without ever knowing the alphabet. The world is in a great hurry. It is dashing like a supersonic jet, without ever realizing that its foundations were never ever made.This book talks about all these factors and the truth about God. About god, eeshwar, Allah, rabbi, guru etc. It reveals the truth about mind and soul, spiritual journey and reincarnation. It dissects the truth and presents all facts in a plain language so that everyone can understand it. It is straightforward, surgical and precise. It answers all questions without leaving any doubts whatsoever.
Author: Nkosinathi Malevu Publisher: Partridge Africa ISBN: 1482876191 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 46
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The Bible speaks a great deal about the mind. The mind is the key to our spiritual life. Apostle Paul wrote about this to the Romans in the twelfth chapter, the first, and the second. We are expected to renew our minds. The question is: how can we renew the mind if we do not understand the anatomy of the mind? That is why Apostle NI Malevu Has written this book.
Author: Frater Achad Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB ISBN: Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 119
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The Anatomy Of The Body Of God; Being The Supreme Revelation Of Cosmic Consciousness Explained And Depicted In Graphic Form. Written from a Thelemic point of view, this relatively short book deals with Qabalastic geometry and how the 'Tree Of Life' can be used as a model for viewing creation multi-dimensionally.
Author: Peter W. Marty Publisher: Augsburg Fortress ISBN: 1451415966 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 146
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* Fifty-two reflections, one for each week of the year, arranged thematically * Powerful for personal reflection, sermon preparation, or small group discussion
Author: Arafa Algabalawy Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 142
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Anatomy is the science that deals with dissecting the human body for the purpose of studying its structure. The structure could be correlated with function and also with dysfunction. There are sciences and procedures for dissecting all other living creatures to study their structure and function. Can we apply the same procedure to the Gods? If Gods are the supreme beings, that created all the living beings on earth, including humans, then it is interesting to consider studying their physical, social, scientific and genetic attributes. Several dazzling questions emerge here: Can we really study the anatomy of a God or Gods, the same way as we study the structure of the human body or any living being? Certainly, we cannot. Because they are not present physically with us right now. Can we find other indirect way to achieve our mission? Or, we cannot ? And if we cannot, why? Is it because they are unseen or is it just a taboo? What is their structure and do they interact with each other and with other beings? What controls their behaviors and social life? Do they get married and produce children? Can they get ill and die? These questions and many others shall be dealt with in this book. The three heavenly religions; Judaism- Christianity- and Islam, attributed our presence to being created by a single God. But Gods are older than these religions. If we go back in time, we will find that Gods were present in older religions such as: Ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Akadian and Sumerian religions. Going back further in time, there were the olden heavenly Gods; the Annunaki/ Nephilim/ ancient astronauts. Sumerians believed that humans were created by ancient aliens who landed on earth 445,000 years ago to search for gold. They created humans to serve them and replace them in the hard work of mining gold. Man sits on top of the chain of all the beings on surface of earth, but the fact is that his origin is still a puzzle. With all the knowledge and wisdom we have, the origin of mankind is still a matter of debate. The Islamic story of Creation, like the other biblical tales of Genesis, stems from Sumerian origins. The apparent controversy of the monotheistic single God of the heavenly religions with the many Gods in the olden civilizations could be easily explained. Condensing the many polytheistic gods into a single Supreme Deity, the biblical and Islamic tales are considered edited versions of the olden religions.Gods played important role in the life of humanity and their understanding of the universe. In the olden times, they played a direct role through their physical presence among humans, when they were ruling the earth and dealing directly with humans. In the recent times, they continued playing the same role, although indirectly, through the heavenly religions, and will continue playing the same role in the future. This is the third book of the series"Gods' Chronicles", and it focuses on the attributes of gods in different religions. All the attributes are derived from the words of the gods themselves, as mentioned in their books and narrated by their followers. If we examine the religious texts seriously, we will learn a lot about our hidden and yet unknown mysterious gods. The opinions mentioned in this book may be unusual for some and even rejected by others. Everyone is free to believe or reject any or all of the opinions mentioned. Looking forward that these ideas empower and energize our minds. I hope you enjoy reading this book and interacting with these ideas. Thank you in advance.
Author: Rev. Dr. John Akinyemi Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 1098084756 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 44
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Anatomy of Christian Faith: General Bible Study Topics is designed for pastors and students of the Word of God and for all who want to go deeper in study of the Word of God.
Author: Francesca Stavrakopoulou
Author: Francesca Stavrakopoulou
Author: Donald R. Nuss
Author: Wilson Km Goli
Author: Kenneth Ulmer
Author: Susamma Verghese
Author: Nkosinathi Malevu
Author: Frater Achad
Author: Peter W. Marty
Author: Arafa Algabalawy
Author: Rev. Dr. John Akinyemi