The paper in this volume are organized in three parts: scriptural, contextual and theological. The central question being addressed is: how do Christians living in contexts, where Islam is a majority or minority religion, experience, express or think of the Cross? This is, therefore, an exercise in listening. As the contexts from where these engagements arise are varied, the papers in drawing scriptural, contextual and theological reflections offer a cross-section of Christian thinking about Jesus and the Cross.

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. A Novel.

Originally published as a highly recommended professional text for premarital counselors, these research-based quizzes, exercises, and case examples are now available for couples planning to marry.

Trying to escape angry dogs, a fox falls into a well in the forest. Stuck inside, the cunning fox uses a silly goat to get out of the well. But how? Find out in this fun tale!

You won't want to miss this incredible new collection by certified Orff instructor and best-selling Alfred author, Elizabeth Gilpatrick. Learn about pitch, rhythm, music reading, and improvisation in major, minor, and modal tonalities as you participate in these 100% reproducible general music songs and activities, most with optional Orff accompaniments. Your students will achieve their musical best as they sing and play these educational and fun lessons. A solid curriculum choice for elementary classrooms.

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