Guy Williams beleuchtet die Rolle der Geistwesen in den echten paulinischen Briefen. Entgegen der weit verbreiteten Ansicht, Geister und spirituelle Wesen seien für Paulus unbedeutend und trivial gewesen, vertritt Williams die These, dass diese inhärente Merkmale der Briefe darstellten. Die Berücksichtigung ihres historischen und kulturellen Hintergrundes zeigt, dass die Vorstellung von den »Einwohnern der paulinischen Geistwelt«, den Engeln, Dämonen, Kräften und Satan, denen des allgemeinen Gedankenguts entspricht.Schließlich bezieht Williams die Ergebnisse seiner Untersuchung auf drei Bereiche: Paulus Christologie, seine Soteriologie und seine Vorstellung von Gemeinschaft. Sein Ansatz erlaubt einen frischen Blick auf Ort und Bedeutung von spirituellen Wesen bei Paulus, nicht im Sinne einer neuen Doktrin, aber als allgemeines und kulturelles Idiom der paulinischen Texte.

The bestselling author of The Lamb’s Supper continues his thoughtful exploration of the complex relationship between the Bible and the Catholic liturgy in a revelatory work that will appeal to all readers. Scott Hahn has inspired millions of readers with his perceptive and unique view of Catholic theology and worship, becoming one of the most looked-to contemporary authorities in these areas. In Letter and Spirit, Hahn extends the message he began in The Lamb’s Supper, offering far-reaching and profound insights into what the Bible teaches us about living the spiritual life. For both Christians and Jews, the texts of the Bible are not simply records of historical events. They are intended, through public recitations in churches and synagogues, to bring listeners and readers into the sweeping story of redemption as it unfolds in the Bible. Focusing on the Catholic Mass, Hahn describes how God’s Word is meant to open our eyes to the life-giving power of the sacraments, and how the liturgy brings about the “actualization” of the saving truths of Scripture. Letter and Spirit is a stunningly original contribution to the field of biblical studies and will help Hahn’s many loyal and enthusiastic readers understand the relationship between the Bible and the Mass in a deeper way.

The Reverend Clarence Larkin was one of the most widely influential pop theologians of the early twentieth century: his works are the source of many of the "prophecies" and "truths" end-times Christians hold to even today. This stupendous 1918 book-perhaps his greatest work-is the result of more than 30 years' worth of, the author informs us, "careful and patient study of the Prophetic Scriptures."Fully illustrated by charts describing God's plan for humanity, Dispensational Truth covers: Pre-Millennialism the Second Coming of Christ the present evil world the Satanic trinity the world's seven great crises prophetical chronology the threefold nature of man the Book of Revelation five fingers pointing to Christ the False Prophet and much more.American Baptist pastor and author CLARENCE LARKIN (1850-1924) was born in Pennsylvania, and later set up his ministry there. He wrote extensively and popularly on a wide range of Biblical and theological matters.

Cover -- FRANCISCO DE OSUNA AND THE SPIRIT OF THE LETTER -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER I. OSUNA AND HIS COMMENTATORS -- Osuna's Life and Work: Problems -- Structure and Style in the Castilian Works -- CHAPTER II. THE NATURAL LAW OF LOVE -- Love: the Unifying Force -- God, Man, and Angels -- Self-love -- The Will -- Natural Love and Grace -- Corazón y ánima -- CHAPTER III. MEDITATION AND CONTEMPLATION: CONCRETE AND ABSTRACT -- The Eagle -- Itinerary of Meditation -- CHAPTER IV. THE EAGLE DESCENDS: INCARNATION OF THE WORD -- The Expansion of Language -- CHAPTER V. OSUNA'S DIALECTIC AND RHETORIC -- Scripture and the Book of Creatures -- A Scriptural Exegesis -- Emotions -- Prolixity and Abbreviation -- Obscurity -- CHAPTER VI. MEDITATION OF A FIGURED PASSAGE -- The First Three Alphabets -- The Position of Treatise IV, Third Alphabet -- A Summary of Treatise IV -- The Heart and the Blood -- The Soul and the Body: Further Details on the Heart -- Some Theories about the Heart and the Blood -- CHAPTER VII. SOME MAJOR FIGURES OF TREATISE IV -- Mutability of the Heart -- Figures of Will and Decision -- The Double Meaning of the Praeteritio -- The Castle, the Terrestrial Paradise and the Ark of the Covenant -- CHAPTER VIII. AN ANAGOGICAL LEVEL: ITS REVELATION AND ITS PURPOSE -- Symbols of the Virgin -- Some Cosmic Concepts Suggested by the Figures -- Time and Eternity: Universal and Particular -- Baptism -- Figurative Language -- CHAPTER IX. THE ALPHABETS: STYLE AND CONTENT -- The Plain Style -- The Figured Style -- Figures as a Memory Aid -- The Science and Art of Contemplation -- Osuna's Ideas and Style in Historical Perspective -- The Poetic of Correspondences -- INDEX -- ADDENDA

This abridged edition makes the Freud/Jung correspondence accessible to a general readership at a time of renewed critical and historical reevaluation of the documentary roots of modern psychoanalysis. This edition reproduces William McGuire's definitive introduction, but does not contain the critical apparatus of the original edition.

'This invaluable collection of over 200 letters by the late Nouwen (The Wounded Healer), a beloved author, pastor, and priest, provides insight into his personal struggles, insecurities, and faith and offers the heartfelt guidance Nouwen shared so generously with individuals to a wide audience ... The courage and kindness with which Nouwen shares his vulnerabilities and honest feelings, combined with his willingness to provide direction, advice, companionship, and affection, ensure that Nouwen's legacy as inspired spiritual guide will continue, enhanced by this testimony to his sincere desire to live with gratitude, faith, and love.' - Publishers Weekly 'When I write I think deeply about my friends, I pray for them, I tell them my emotions and feelings. I reflect on our relationship and I dwell with them in a very personal way.' - Henri Nouwen Over the course of his life, priest, professor and writer Henri Nouwen wrote thousands of letters to friends, acquaintances, parishioners, students and readers of his work all around the world. He held a deep conviction about the value of reaching out to others through letters, believing that a thoughtful letter written in love could truly change someone's life. As a result, many people looked to Nouwen as a long-distance spiritual advisor. This collection of previously unpublished letters stretches from the earliest years of Henri's career through to his last ten years at L'Arche Daybreak. Rich in spiritual insights as well as touching details of Henri's daily life, the letters are organised around themes that emerge not just in his correspondence but in his writing, too: vocation and calling; solitude and prayer; suffering and perseverence; belovedness; and community. Across all these letters, what emerges most clearly is Henri's belief in the rich value of human relationships. As relevant today as they were forty years ago, and full of insight and encouragement, these letters offer a deeply personal look into the mind of a spiritual giant of the twentieth century, and are an ideal introduction to his life and thought.

Written by JACK KIRBY, MARK EVANIER, STEVE SHERMAN and SERGIO ARAGONES Art by JACK KIRBY, VINCE COLLETTA, MIKE ROYER and SERGIO ARAGONES Cover by JACK KIRBY and NEAL ADAMS After leaving Marvel Comics at the end of the 1960s, Jack Kirby came to DC Comics,