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Giovanni Battista de Rossi - Giovanni Battista de Rossi (Rome, February 23, 1822–Castel Gandolfo 20 September 1894) was an Italian archaeologist, famous outside his field for his rediscovery of early Christian catacombs. He applied the sciences of archaeology and epigraphy and his thorough knowledge of the topography of Rome and the resources of the Vatican Library, where he was employed cataloguing manuscripts, to Early Christian sites and guided the development of ...
Catacombs of Rome - The Catacombs of Rome are ancient Jewish and Christian underground burial places near Rome, Italy.
Orans - Orans (Latin, praying) is a bodily attitude of prayer, usually standing, with the elbows close to the sides of the body and with the hands outstretched sideways, palms up. It is common in Christian art as early as the wall paintings in the Catacombs of Rome and is still used in both private and communal prayer by both clergy] and [[laity] also [[Panagia].
Christian liturgy - ==Partial list of Christian liturgies (past and present)==
Empires: Great Religions (Full Frame, Widescreen) : "Empires: Great Religions" contains "Islam: Empire Of Faith," "Martin Luther," "Peter And Paul And The Christian Revolution" and "Kingdom Of David: The Saga Of The Israelites." "Islam: Empire Of Faith" - Between the fall of Rome and the European voyages of discovery, no event was more significant than the rise of Islam. This three-part series tells the spectacular story of the great sweep of Islamic power and faith during its first 1,000 years - from the birth of the prophet Muhammad to the peak of the Ottoman Empire under the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent. Contains "Islam: Empire Of Faith," "Islam: Empire Of Faith, Part 2 - The Awakening" and "Islam: Empire Of Faith, Part 3 - The Ottomans." "Martin Luther" - Learn how one man reluctantly took on the most powerful institution of his day and won. Martin Luther is credited with expounding a new vision of man's relationship with God and, by extension, a redefinition of man's relationship with authority. Filmed across Europe - from the rustic rural Germany to the opulence of the Vatican City - you'll witness the collapse of the medieval worl...
Rick Steves' Europe: Italy's Cities (2000 - 2009) (Full Frame, Widescreen) : All 7 half-hour "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows on Italy's cities, filmed entirely on location, are together on a single DVD. Here's where we'll take you... "Venice: Serene, Decadent and Still Kicking": Sorting through the monuments of magical Venice, we drink in the art of Titian, Bellini, Donatello, and the Doge's Palace. We luxuriate in a venerable cafe on St. Mark's Square, and enjoy calamari with locals in a canal-side pub. "Venice Side-Trips: The Best of Veneto": Pulling on hip boots, we settle into the muck of the Venetian lagoon. Back on the mainland, we check out a chapel restoration in Padova, Palladian-style streets and villas in Vicenza, romance in Verona, and dazzling mosaics in Ravenna. "Milan and Lake Como": In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery and greatest opera house...and Leonardo's "The Last Supper". Then we'll cruise along Lake Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna, where Italy meets the Alps. "Florence: City of Art": We look into the eyes of Michelangelo's David, learn tricks for touring the Uffizi art g...
Resurrections: Past, Present And Future : Resurrections: Past, Present And Future
Clowning in Rome: Reflections on Solitude, Celibacy, Prayer, and Contemplation by Henri J. M. Nouwen, ISBN 038549999X : A classic work by one of this century's most beloved spiritual writers now reissued. The inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched millions of readers all over the world, and since his death in September 1996, widespread recognition of their enduring value has continued to grow. Now, after being unavailable for several years, Nouwen's Clowning in Rome is available again as an Image trade paperback. In this classic account of the time he spent in Rome, Nouwen offers reflections and spiritual insight characteristic of his best works. During the months in Rome, it wasn't the red cardinals or the Red Brigade who had the most impact on Nouwen, but the little things that took place between the great scenes. In some ways, Nouwen discovered, the real and true story was told by the clowns he often saw in the city streets. In his own words, from the Introduction to Clowning in Rome: "The clowns are not the center of events. They appear between the great acts, fumble and fall and make us smile again after the tensions created by the heroes we came to admire. The clowns don't have it togethe...
Stealing Jesus: How Fundamentalism Betrays Christianity by Bruce Bawer, ISBN 0609802224 : From the author of the widely acclaimed A Place at the Table, this is a major work, passionately outspoken and cogently reasoned, that exposes the great danger posed to Christianity today by fundamentalism. The time is past, says Bruce Bawer, when denominational names and other traditional labels provided an accurate reflection of Christian America's religious beliefs and practices. The meaningful distinction today is not between Protestant and Catholic, or Baptist and Episcopalian, but rather between "legalistic" and "nonlegalistic" religion, between the Church of Law and the Church of Love. On one side is the fundamentalist right, which draws a sharp distinction between "saved" and "unsaved" and worships a God of wrath and judgment; on the other are more mainstream Christians who view all humankind as children of a loving God who calls them to break down barriers of hate, prejudice, and distrust. Pointing out that the supposedly "traditional" beliefs of American fundamentalism--about which most mainstream Christians, clergy included, know shockingly little--are in fact of relatively re...
The Living Wood: Saint Helena and the Emperor Constantine : The renowned novelist De Wohl, with his usual crisp language and descriptive narrative, as well as irony and humor, presents the colorful and tumultuous times of the early Christian era in this story of intrigue, romance and power revolving around Helena, the devoted and saintly mother of Constantine, the first Christian emperor.
The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson, ISBN 0385468059 : Discover the precious present and find yourself! A simple story, engagingly told, The Precious Present does more than capture the heart; it is a valuable gift for anyone seeking a deeper level of fulfillment and personal happiness. Telling a story of vital significance in today's fast-paced, competitive environment, The Precious Present will help you discover the joy in life we all seek--whether we go to Wall Street or around the world to find it. Just as Spencer Johnson's bestseller The One Minute Manager helped rehumanize the workplace around the world, The Precious Present helps each reader rediscover his or her own humanity. This beautiful tale demonstrates the delicate art of balancing your spiritual and material needs, and shows how this goal can be maddeningly elusive--and gloriously attainable.
Godly Play: 12 Core Presentations for Spring by Jerome W. Berryman, ISBN 1889108987 : Volume 4 (Spring) presents 20 lessons that cover stories of Lent, the resurrection, the Eucharist and the early Church during Easter season.
Just Enough Light for the Step I'm on: Trusting God in the Tough Times : Following in the tradition of her popular Book of Prayers series, Omartian presents compact, powerful prayers to help readers cling to God as they step out of the past, live successfully in the present, and move confidently into the future.
Peter And Paul And The Christian Revolution (Widescreen) : Early Christianity faced powerful obstacles. The might of the Roman Empire and the power-politics of ancient Jerusalem laid a heavy burden on those who believed Jesus to be the Messiah. But this new faith would not die. In a brief span of time, the fledging religion would transcend its origins in the provinces of Rome and absorb the capital of the empire itself. With the words of Paul and the other ancient writers, interviews with contemporary scholars and dramatic reenactments, "Peter And Paul And The Christian Revolution" explores how two men weathered crippling disagreements and political persecution to lead one of history's most astonishing revolutions.
Heroes in Black History : Drawn from the lives of key Christians from the past and present, Heroes in Black History is an inspiring collection of forty-two exciting and educational readings that highlight African-American Christians through a short biography and three true stories for each hero. Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Heroes in Black History is an ideal way to acquaint children ages six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons. Featured heroes include Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, William Seymour, Thomas A. Dorsey, Mary McLeod Bethune, Martin Luther King Jr., and many more. Includes brand-new material as well as content from previous Hero Tales editions.
The Celtic Way of Prayer: The Recovery of the Religious Imagination by Esther de Waal, ISBN 0385493746 : Esther de Waal, one of Celtic Christianity's preeminent scholars, shows how this tradition of worship draws on both the pre-Christian past and on the fullness of the Gospel. It is also an enlightening glimpse at the history, folklore, and liturgy of the Celtic people. Esther de Waal introduces readers to monastic prayer and praise (the foundation stone of Celtic Christianity), early Irish litanies, medieval Welsh praise poems, and the wealth of blessings derived from an oral tradition that made prayer a part of daily life. Through this invigorating book, readers enter a world in which ritual and rhythm, nature and seasons, images and symbols play an essential role. A welcome contrast to modern worship, Celtic prayer is liberating and, like a living spring, forever fresh.
Gospel Music Association Present The Best In Christian Music: 27th Annual Dove Awards Collection : Gospel Music Association Present The Best In Christian Music: 27th Annual Dove Awards Collection
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Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition by Christine D. Pohl, ISBN 0802844316 : Although hospitality was central to Christian identity and practice in earlier centuries, our generation knows little about its life-giving character. Over the past three hundred years, understandings of hospitality have shrunk to entertainment at home and to the hospitality industry's provision of service through hotels and restaurants. But for most of the history of the church, hospitality was central to the gospel and a crucial practical expression of care, relationship, and respect. This penetrating new work by Christine Pohl revisits the Christian foundations of welcoming strangers and explores the necessity, difficulty, and blessing of hospitality today. The book offers an original argument that traces the eclipse of this significant Christian practice, showing the initial centrality of hospitality and the importance of recovering it for contemporary life. Combining rich biblical and historical research with extensive interviewing of contemporary service communities -- the Catholic Worker, L'Abri, L'Arche, Good Works, Annunciation House, St. John's Abbey, and others -- this book shows ...
God Seekers: Twenty Centuries of Christian Spiritualities : A fresh, readable introduction to Christian spirituality, God Seekers brings to life thirty-three spiritual masters from throughout Christian history. Through capsule biographies, selected quotations, and questions for reflection, Richard Schmidt presents and explores diverse ways of relating to God. Each chapter personalizes a major stream or movement of Christian spirituality by focusing on a particular key figure. "While God Seekers may be read with delight or for information . . . it is impossible to engage it for long without being seized as well by the grandeur of the panorama it lays out before us. Here, in living people, in living saints, is the history of the church, the body of Christ as we and our kind have shaped it and are shaping it.
The Present: Enjoying Your Work and Life in Changing Times by Spencer Johnson, ISBN 0385509308 : A Timely Gift From the Author of "Who Moved My Cheese? Spencer Johnson, M.D. Dr. Spencer Johnson's stories of timeless, simple truths have changed the work and lives of millions of readers around the world. Now comes an insightful new tale of inspiration and practical guidance for these turbulent times. "The Present "The Present is the best gift you can receive because it makes you happy and successful! Whether it means ... - Having peace of mind and feeling more alive; or - Being more productive and more prosperous; or - Finding whatever is important to you and to those you work and live with. The Present The Gift that Makes You Happy and Successful at Work and in Life For over two decades, Spencer Johnson has been inspiring and entertaining millions with his simple yet insightful stories of work and life that speak directly to the heart and soul. "The Present is an engaging story of a young man's journey to adulthood, and his search for The Present, a mysterious and elusive gift he first hears about from a great old man. This Present, according to the old man, is "the best...
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