In Israel in the turbulent first century a baby is born to a humble Jewish family
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A slim & simple card with silver text on a cream background that reads &8216; Christening” on the front below a silver cross. The inside has been left blank for your own message.. < BR> The card measures Approx. 8.3 x 18.4cm & comes with a matching cream envelope. ...

This beautifully decorated single card has the message ‘ Christening love joy & best wishes for your Special Day’ in silver on a white background next to an illustration of footprints in silver pink & blue with sparkles. This card is blank inside for your own message & comes with a cream envelope ready for posting

Approximate dimensions: 14 x 14cm

Not suitable for children under 3 years contains small parts which may cause a choking hazard.



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Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition from the narrative & devotional works of the Medieval & Renaissance periods to the radical new interpretations of the twenty-first century. This fascinating new book explores the changing nature of the representation of key themes & subjects found in Christian art covering the Eucharist the crucifixion the Virgin Mary & the saints. Other sections deal with the changes to Christian art after the sixteenth-century Reformation & with Christian art in the modern world. Within these themes the book explores the work of major artists such as Memling Holbein El Greco & Rossetti & well-known examples including the frescoes of St Francis at Assisi. Didactic & consciously devotional works are discussed alongside the controversial work of contemporary artists such as Andres Serrano & Chris Ofili. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable. ...

The key to the book is a set of interviews with people who fall broadly into the Christian Atheist category; some are more agnostic & less sceptical than others but what they have in common is the rejection of traditional belief in God counterbalanced by an admiration for the aesthetic genius of Christianity (leading to a sense of deeper value) the Christian moral compass & in some cases the community aspect of Christian life. As one of his interviewees points out you can?t have Christian atheism without mainstream traditional Christianity so Brian Mountford sets their comments within a broader discussion of the issues: God aesthetics orthodoxy doubt & belief ethics & communal values. His purpose is threefold: to validate & affirm the Christian atheist position within the broad spectrum of Christianity to say to the Church you ignore this phenomenon at your peril to show that the distinction between atheist & religious adherent is rarely black & white & that the ground between the two is a fertile source of meaning & value ...

Geza Vermes translator & editor of The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls" & worldwide expert on the life & times of Jesus tells the enthralling story of early Christianity & the origins of a religion. The creation of the Christian Church is one of the most important stories in the development of the world's history yet one of the least understood. With a forensic brilliant re-examination of all the key surviving texts of early Christianity Geza Vermes illuminates the origins of a faith & traces the evolution of the figure of Jesus from the man he was
- a prophet in the tradition of other Jewish holy men of the Old Testament
- to what he came to represent: a mysterious otherworldly being at the heart of the official state religion of the Roman Empire. " Christian Beginnings" pulls apart myths & misunderstandings to focus on the true figure of Jesus & the birth of one of the world's major religions. Reviews: "A beautiful & magisterial book". (Rowan Williams Archbishop of Canterbury " Guardian"). " An exciting & challenging port of call sweeping aside much of the fuzzy thinking & special pleading that bedevils the study of sacred scripture.. .courteously expressed & witty". (Diarmaid Mac Culloch " The Times"). "A challenging & engaging book that sets out to retrace the route by which a Jewish preacher in 1st-century Israel came to be declared as consubstantial & co-equal with the omnipotent omniscient only God". (Stuart Kelly " Scotsman"). "A major contribution to our understanding of the historical Jesus". (" Financial Times"). "A very accessible & entertaining read". (" Scotland on Sunday" Books of the Year). "A magnum opus of early Christian history & one of the year's most significant titles". (" Bookseller")."

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Alister Mc Grath's Christian Theology: An Introduction is one of the most internationally-acclaimed & popular Christian theology textbooks in use today. This 5 th edition has been completely revised & now features new & extended material numerous additional illustrations & companion resources ensuring it retains its reputation as the ideal introduction to Christian theology. Fully updated 5 th edition of the bestselling textbook incorporating expanded material numerous student features & new illustrations Features new sections on Copernicanism & Darwinism

Includes:: extended discussions of Augustine's doctrine of creation Trinitarian theologies of religion & the relation of Christianity to other faiths May be used as a st&-alone volume or alongside the Christian Theology Reader 4 th edition for a complete overview of the subject Retains the chapter structure of the 4th edition ensuring comparability with earlier editions & courses based on these Accompanied by a revised instructor's websitefeaturing expanded resources including study questions & answers; visit www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath for more details & to register for access

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This bestselling volume is now available in a fully updated & expanded fourth edition bringing together 378 readings drawn from over 230 sources & charting 2 000 years of Christian history. Each reading is accompanied by its own introduction commentary & study questions & illustrates a key doctrine point of view intellectual development or theological landmark

Includes:: several new readings on religion & science an expanded coverage of feminist theological voices extracts from radical Protestant perspectives & more contemporary theology Features additional writers including: Pope Benedict XVI John Polkinghorne John Milbank Elizabeth A. Johnson & John Yoder May be used as a st&-alone volume or alongside Christian Theology: An Introduction 5 th edition for a complete overview of the subject Accompanied by a fully revised & expanded website available on publication featuring useful instructor & student resources including study questions & answers quizzes podcast lecturers from Alister Mc Grath & multiple choice questions; visit www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath for more details

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Is Britain a broken society? Three contributors tackle the question in this easy-to-read manifesto aimed at the Church public sphere & academia. They examine the values & direction of British/ Western society in view of current political economic & civil debates & propose a new Christian agenda for change. ...

Get to know the beliefs & practices inspired by Jesus Christ. Discover what it means to be a Christian & follow the gospel. Curious about Christianity? This friendly guide helps you understand the basic teachings of the Christian faith exploring the common ground that all Christians share the differences among the major branches the key events in Christian history the key theological issues & the many ways Christians live out their faith in today's world. This work features the Dummies Way Explanations in plain English Get in get out" information Icons & other navigational aids such as Tear-out cheat sheet & Top Ten lists along with a dash of humor & fun. You can discover how to: express the core essentials of Christianity; appreciate the life & teachings of Jesus; understand why the Bible is central to the faith; respect the unique roles of the Trinity; & explore controversial issues among the branches." ...