David Ford

This is an introduction to the subject of academic theology. Its basic approach is interrogative, raising key questions so as to lead into a range of selected topics such as knowledge community, salvation, God, prayer and evil.

Theology: A Very Short Introduction

Mary Ford

Lives of Married Saints

Marriage As a Path to Holiness

This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. He also probes the nature of experience, knowledge, and wisdom in theology, and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts. In this new edition, Ford considers the contemporary relevance of theology, including the effect of globalization and digitized communication, examines the theological responses to change and development in science, considers the impact of increased engagement between Islam and the West, and looks at the development and importance of theology between the different faiths. 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, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Andrew Phillips

John Abraham

Michael Pomazansky

Georges Florovsky

J. R. Emry

Michael Georgiades

Panagiotis M.

Monk Basil Monk Basil

Joel Yannakopoulos

John Whiteford

St. Seraphim Sarov

Elder Philotheos Zervakos

Archimandrite Cyril Archimandrite Cyril

Met. Piraeus Seraphim

Monk Ephraim Monk Ephraim

Elder Ephraim Elder Ephraim

Elder Paisios Elder Paisios

Elder Joseph Elder Joseph

Cleopa Cleopa

Monk Theocletus Dionysiates

Archbishop Chrysostomos Archbishop Chrysostomos

Mathew Baker

Bp. Athanasius Yevtich

K. N.

Georges Dragas

Basil Bakoyannis

Met. Georges Khodr

Archimandrite Toumaz Bitar

Dionysios Tatsis

Monk Theophan Monk Theophan

Since the early 20th century there have been groups which have walled themselves off from the Church concerning changes that were afoot around the world and in the Church. The leading issue, like the tip of a spear that sparked some to set themselves apart in resistance to these changes, was the introduction of a new calendar - often called the Revised Julian Calendar. The Gregorian Calendar, having been rejected over it's altered paschalion , was hybridized to keep the old calendar paschalion. The increasing tensions, including state persecution, lead this resistance to bunker down in it's convictions and lead the division to be solidified. These in resistance are called derisively Old Calendarists. This volume seeks to be sourcebook concerning Old Calendarism. The perspectives included in this volume range from sympathetic to highly critical.It is hoped that this book will promote understanding and dialogue in Christian Love.Lord have mercy!

History and Critique of Old Calendarism

What the Stars Want to Tell You!

Signs from Heaven

In an overwhelming world, how can our lives be shaped to their greatest potential?David F. Ford describes the ‘overwhelmings’ we face in the whirl of life today – the endless images and information that inundate us and pervade our lives. Examining the people and forces that influence us, the rhythm of work and leisure, and the intense experiences, both good and bad, that make up reality, Ford serves up practical wisdom for coping creatively with challenge and change.Above all, Ford helps us to discover a dynamic pattern that can respond to the ‘overwhelmings’ and shape our desires, relationships, responsibilities and celebrations. Here is a vision of genuine Christian life that can face both the living God and the best and worst of today’s world.

Spiritual Directions for Everyday Life

The Shape of Living

Ivan Snehota

Håkan Håkansson

Lars-Erik Gadde

The Business Marketing Course is an important and insightful book that brings together the main theories and contributions of the Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Group in a student-friendly form. The book provides complete coverage of the role of business relationships and networks in domestic and international business - a topic that is now gaining widespread attention among researchers and practitioners and is a vital part of student learning. —Professor Ian F. Wilkinson, School of Marketing, University of New South Wales, Australia The second edition of this fine book offers another step forward in terms of structure, coverage and significance. The thoughtful use of figures, tables, boxes and assignments provides further clarity for students. —Professor Luis Araujo, Department of Marketing, Lancaster University, UK The new edition of this widely used business marketing text has been completely revised and rewritten. The Business Marketing Course provides a comprehensive insight into business marketing in a compact and accessible format that provides the ideal foundation for courses on business or industrial marketing. The new edition concentrates on the reality facing business marketers operating in complex and dynamic business networks. The book provides a structured approach to both technology and the development of the marketer’s offerings as well as an expanded guide on how to analyse business networks and customers and how to develop marketing strategy. The book is essential reading for students who are studying business markets. It is also an excellent guide for all managers who would like a clearer understanding of the complexity of networks in which they operate. The book is still firmly based on the ideas of the IMP (Industrial Marketing and Purchasing) Group. It includes a new chapter on how marketers can work effectively with colleagues in other functional areas. The new edition is presented in a highly readable style with extensive use of examples and illustrations. Each chapter in the book concludes with a study assignment based on the authors’ own experience of teaching business marketing.

Managing in Complex Networks

The Business Marketing Course

Seeking Inter-faith Wisdom

A Muscat Manifesto

Deborah Ford

Ian Randall

One of the great prophetic figures of our time was Jean Vanier, founder of the L'Arche communities, where those with and without disabilities share life together. This book tells the story of a new, practical development, inspired by Vanier, and taking further both his thought and the practice of L'Arche. Lyn's House is a small Christian house of hospitality and friendship in Cambridge, set in an open community of volunteers and supporters. Its story told here contains moving accounts of its origins and development, and of the friendships it enables. The contributors, all members of the wider Lyn's House community, also reflect on its meaning, and explore the implications for both church and society of this creative response to Vanier's call. Not only does the book convey the spirit of Lyn's House and its transformative effects on those who participate in it, it also offers inspiration and a practical guide to any who wish to begin something similar.

Learning Disabilities and Transformational Community

A Kind of Upside-Downess

Marc Caball

David F. Ford

Essays on the work of Irish poet Micheal O'Siadhail. Micheal O'Siadhail is one of the most widely read contemporary Irish poets and his poetry has increasingly drawn the attention of critics and commentators. In this intriguing book, some leading Irish, Engish and American literary scholars of his poetry come together with others who approach him and his work through biography, history, art, music, translation, religion and philosophy. Their essays are intended for whoever has enjoyed O'Siadhail's life-loving, intense yet accessible poems. Contributors: Seoirse Bodley, Kim Bridgford, Lorraine Byrne Bodley, David Cain, Daniel W. Hardy, Maurice Harmon, Sarah Kafatou, David Mahan, Margaret Masson, Roy Miller, Mick O'Dea, Mary O'Donnell, Audrey Pfeil, Richard Rust and Maurya Simon.

The Poetry of Michael O'Siadhail

Musics of Belonging

This Very Short Introduction provides both believers and non-believers with a balanced survey of the central questions of contemporary theology. David Ford's interrogative approach draws the reader into considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. He also proves the nature of experience, knowledge, and wisdom in theology, and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts today. 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, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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