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1. Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion
by: George Thompson {>>}

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
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ASIN: 0060577657
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Learn the martial art of the mind and the mouth <p> How often do you find yourself misunderstood, frustrated, and on the losing end of an argument Sometimes Most of the time All the time If a large percentage of your success in life depends on your success in conversation, wouldnt you like "never" to be your answer </p> <p> Do you have a plan ready when you find yourself confronting an adversary at work At home On a dark street at night Or do you just react from habit or emotion As Dr. George Thompson says, "When you react, the event controls you. When you respond, youre in control." </p> <p> Whether at home or in the office boardroom, Verbal Judo can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Thompson will teach you how to listen and speak more effectively; how to engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language); how to avoid the most common conversational disasters; and how to have a proven, easily remembered strategy that will allow you successfully to communicate your point of view and take the upper hand in most disputes. </p>

2. The Real Jesus : The Misguided Quest for the Historical Jesus and the Truth of the Traditional Gospels
by: Luke Timothy Johnson {>>}

Publisher: HarperOne
Published: 2/14/1997
ASIN: 0060641665
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A book takes on some two hundred scholars who claim that Jesus said only 18% of what the Gospels attribute to him, arguing that the ""real Jesus"" is the one experienced in the present through faith. Reprint. <i>LJ. </i>

3. Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel
by: Luke Timothy Johnson {>>}

Publisher: HarperOne
Published: 2/1/2000
ASIN: 0060642831
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4. Prayers and Devotions: 365 Daily Meditations
by: Pope John Paul II {>>}

Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Published: 1/1/1998
ASIN: 0140247254
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This treasury of selected passages from the writings and addresses of perhaps the most impressive leader of the Catholic Church the world has ever known offers, as its editor suggests, "a harvest from the mind and heart of Pope Wojtyla". The pontiff's personal concerns are addressed in such topics as "Sharing with Others", "To Be in Peace", "Family Prayer", and "The Great Divine Trial", about the meaning of his near-assassination.

5. Early Christian Lives (Penguin Classics)
by: Gregory the Great {>>}

Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 7/1/1998
ASIN: 0140435263
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Written between the mid-fourth and late sixth centuries to commemorate and glorify the achievements of early Christian saints, these six biographies depict men who devoted themselves to solitude, poverty and prayer. Athanasius records Antony's extreme seclusion in the Egyptian desert, despite temptation by the devil and visits from his followers. Jerome also shows those who fled persecution or withdrew from society to pursue lives of chastity and asceticism in his accounts of Paul of Thebes, Hilarion and Malchus. In his Life of Martin, Sulpicius Severus describes the achievements of a man who combined the roles of monk, bishop and missionary, while Gregory the Great tells of Benedict, whose Rule became the template for monastic life. Full of vivid incidents and astonishing miracles, these Lives have provided inspiration as models for centuries of Christian worship.

6. Dissemination
by: Jacques Derrida {>>}

Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Published: 2/15/1983
ASIN: 0226143341
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<DIV>"The English version of <I>Dissemination</I> [is] an able translation by Barbara Johnson . . . . Derrida's central contention is that language is haunted by dispersal, absence, loss, the risk of unmeaning, a risk which is starkly embodied in all writing. The distinction between philosophy and literature therefore becomes of secondary importance. Philosophy vainly attempts to control the irrecoverable dissemination of its own meaning, it strivesagainst the grain of languageto offer a sober revelation of truth. Literatureon the other handflaunts its own meretriciousness, abandons itself to the Dionysiac play of language. In <I>Dissemination</I>more than any previous workDerrida joins in the revelry, weaving a complex pattern of puns, verbal echoes and allusions, intended to 'deconstruct' both the pretension of criticism to tell the truth about literature, and the pretension of philosophy to the literature of truth."Peter Dews, <I>New Statesman</I></DIV>

7. The Women of Faith Daily Devotional
by: Thelma Wells {>>}

Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 1/1/2002
ASIN: 0310240697
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In their own inimitable fashion, the six Women of Faith--Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, and Thelma Wells--show what its like to live as a woman of faith. Day by day, in 366 devotions, they touch on and illumine twelve foundational aspects of faith--hope, prayer, friendship, wonder, grace, joy, freedom, humor, vitality, trust, gratitude, and peace.

8. The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation
by: Luke Timothy Johnson {>>}

Publisher: SCM Press
Published: 1/10/2003
ASIN: 0334029112
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This publication includes a revised and updated version of Luke Timothy Johnson's introduction to the New Testament, with a CD-ROM. The CD-ROM includes: a fully searchable version of Johnson's text; links to the NRSV text from each biblical reference in the book; a glossary hyperlinked to key words in the text; student-friendly summaries for each chapter; additional discussion/reflection questions for each chapter; suggestions for research-paper topics; and links to additional resources on the Web (primary documents, other introductory material, museum artefacts, artwork).

9. The Creed: What Christians Believe and Why it Matters
by: Luke Timothy Johnson {>>}

Publisher: Image
Published: 8/17/2004
ASIN: 0385502486
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<p>This thoughtful, fully accessible exploration of the creed, the list of beliefs central to the Christian faith, delves into its origins and illuminates the contemporary significance of why it still matters.<br><br>During services in Christian communities, the members of the congregation stand together to recite the creed, professing in unison the beliefs they share. For most Christians, the creed functions as a sort of ABC of what it means to be a Christian and to be part of a worldwide movement. Few people, however, know the source of this litany of beliefs, a topic that is further confused by the fact that there are two different versions: the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed. <br><br>In <i>The Creed</i>, Luke Timothy Johnson, a New Testament scholar and Catholic theologian, clarifies the history of the creed, discussing its evolution from the first decades of the Christian Church to the present day. By connecting the deep theological conflicts of the early Church with the conflicts and questions facing Christians today, Johnson shows that faith is a dynamic process, not based on a static set of rules. Written in a clear, graceful style and appropriate for Christians of all denominations, <i>The Creed </i>is destined to become a classic of modern writings on spirituality.</p>

10. The Letter of James (Anchor Bible)
by: Luke Timothy Johnson {>>}

Publisher: Doubleday
Published: 9/5/1995
ASIN: 0385516037
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<p><i>The Letter of James</i> is one of the most significant, yet?generally overlooked, New Testament books. Because Martin Luther, leader of the Protestant?Reformation, disliked this letter for its emphasis?on good deeds, the book has come to be viewed as being in?opposition to Pauls letters, which emphasize?faith in God. To correct these and other?misperceptions about James, Luke Timothy?Johnson embarks on an unprecedented history of the?interpretation of this pivotal letter, highlighting the?vast appreciation for James over the centuries. <br><br>Johnson boldly identifies the first-century author as?none other than James, the brother of Jesus?Christ. While modern skepticism casts doubt on this?conclusion, early textual witnesses, as well as saints?and scholars throughout the centuries, corroborate?Johnsons position. <br><br>A thorough examination of the?original-language texts and an explanation of the?literary context of <i>James </i>help illuminate the?original meaning of the letter. Johnsons sensitivity to both the biblical text and the sensibilities of the modern reader, coupled with his convincing scholarly presentation, set this apart as one of the premier commentaries on <i>James</i> for present and future generations.</p>


 
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