Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man—a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics… until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief. Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There is only one solution: He must accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy—and risk the futures of both worlds… Amazon.com Review The citizens of the planet Lithia are some of the most ethical sentient beings Father Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez has ever encountered. True, they have no literature, no fine arts, and don’t understand the concept of recreation, but neither do they understand the concepts of greed, envy, lust, or any of the sins and vices that plague humankind. Their world seems darned near perfect. And that is just what disturbs the good Father. First published in 1958, James Blish’s Hugo Award-winning A Case of Conscience is science fiction at its very best: a fast-paced, intelligent story that offers plenty of action while at the same time explores complex questions of values and ethics. In this case, Blish has taken on the age-old battle of good vs. evil. Lithia poses a theological question that lies at the heart of this book: is God necessary for a moral society? The Lithians are nothing if not moral. Not only do they lack the seven deadly sins, they also lack original sin. And without any sort of religious framework, they have created the Christian ideal world, one that humans would be eager to study and emulate. But is it too perfect? Is it in fact, as Father Ruiz-Sanchez suspects, the work of The Adversary? And what role does Egtverchi, the young Lithian raised on Earth, play? Is he an innocent victim of circumstance, or will he bring about the Dies Irae, the day of the wrath of God, upon the earth? The fate of two worlds hinges on the answers to these questions, and will lead to an ancient earth heresy that shakes the Jesuit priest’s beliefs to their very core. A Case of Conscience is a brilliant piece of storytelling, and it packs a lot into a scant 242 pages. Most readers will probably finish the book in one sitting, unable to stop until the spectacular denouement. But the questions posed by this little-known gem will stay with you for days afterward. —P. M. Atterberry

Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version.  Old Testament The King James Version Bible (KJV) was authorized by King James I and is sometimes referred to as the “Authorized Version”. It was translated by the Church of England and was first published in.

A seamless blend of fable and philosophy, the Bhagavata Purana is perhaps the most revered text in the Vaishnava tradition. It brings to life the legends of gods, asuras, sages and kings-all the while articulating the crucial ethical and philosophical tenets that underpin Hindu spiritualism.The narrative unfolds through a series of conversations and interconnected stories. We are told how the sage Vyasa was inspired by Narada to compose the Bhagavata Purana as a means to illumine the path to a spiritual life. We learn of the devotion of Prahlada, the austerity of Dhruva, and the blinding conceit of Daksha. Also recounted are tales of the many incarnations of Vishnu, especially Krishna, whom we see grow from a beloved and playful child to a fierce protector of the faithful.

A seamless blend of fable and philosophy, the Bhagavata Purana is perhaps the most revered text in the Vaishnava tradition. It brings to life the legends of gods, asuras, sages and kings-all the while articulating the crucial ethical and philosophical tenets that underpin Hindu spiritualism.The narrative unfolds through a series of conversations and interconnected stories. We are told how the sage Vyasa was inspired by Narada to compose the Bhagavata Purana as a means to illumine the path to a spiritual life. We learn of the devotion of Prahlada, the austerity of Dhruva, and the blinding conceit of Daksha. Also recounted are tales of the many incarnations of Vishnu, especially Krishna, whom we see grow from a beloved and playful child to a fierce protector of the faithful.

A seamless blend of fable and philosophy, the Bhagavata Purana is perhaps the most revered text in the Vaishnava tradition. It brings to life the legends of gods, asuras, sages and kings-all the while articulating the crucial ethical and philosophical tenets that underpin Hindu spiritualism. The narrative unfolds through a series of conversations and interconnected stories. We are told how the sage Vyasa was inspired by Narada to compose the Bhagavata Purana as a means to illumine the path to a spiritual life. We learn of the devotion of Prahlada, the austerity of Dhruva, and the blinding conceit of Daksha. Also recounted are tales of the many incarnations of Vishnu, especially Krishna, whom we see grow from a beloved and playful child to a fierce protector of the faithful.

Это введение в тибетский буддизм адресовано начинающим. Первая половина его – это переработанный вариант приложения «Очерк буддизма в Тибете» к моей книге «Моя страна и мой народ». Во второй части кратко разъясняется значение Прибежища, закономерное соответствие действий и их плодов, Три Практики и Бодхичитта. Пусть все, кто ищет путь мира и счастья, найдут его. Буддийский монах Тензин Гьяцо (Далай-лама XIV)

TheKing James Version Bible (KJV)was authorized by King James I and is sometimes referred to as the “Authorized Version”. It was translated by the Church of England and was first published in.

Ключ к Псалтири. — М.: «Аксиос» — 2002 г. Copyright © 2001-2003

Книга рассказывает о крещенской воде, о водоосвящении, об употреблении святой воды. В книге приводятся также рассказы о силе крещенской воды.

Эта книга поможет всем, действительно ищущим своего спасения, с помощью Божией изжить в себе страсть гордыни и обрести спасительную добродетель смирения.

O naśladowaniu... stało się jednym z najbardziej rozpowszechnionych (po Biblii) ksiąg chrześcijańskich. Popularność zdobyła nie tylko wśród katolików, ale również wśród protestantów, a nawet niechrześcijan. Forma dialogu ucznia z niewidzialnym Mistrzem, która często pojawia się na kartach książki nadaje niezwykłego charakteru tej książce. O naśladowaniu... to książka szczególna, mówi wprost jak godnie i prawdziwie żyć. Wśród czytelników jej czytelników można znaleźć wielu świętych, błogosławionych, mistyków, znanych pisarzy i poetów. Książka ma 379 stron.

Ελληνική Βιβλική Εταιρία

"Μεταγλώττιση της Καινής Διαθήκης" Σπύρου Κίμ. Καραλή, 3η έκδοση 2001.

S. Filos Modern Greek Translation - 4th ed. 2004

For one more life I write with feather - let's voice keep ringing in the ether. The Maker gave a Blade of Fire to fight in souls and in wire, To sing a Message to mankind and help become them man of mind. Let courage, honor, joy and truth awaken souls, who are sooth, So with the Hope in divine Light they'll purify the world of blight. The mix of times is on threshold, and pure spirits, who are bold, Will have a chance for wisdom's feast, and learn that death does not exist. Advice was given, hints were made, let's inner fire never fade - But help one see what's wrong and main, for we are coming once again …

Nouvelles inspirées Pour une vie de plus j'écris avec la plume - l'expression continue à sonner dans l'éther. Le Créateur a donné une Lame de Feu pour lutter dans les âmes et dans le fil, Pour chanter un message à l'humanité et aider l'homme à se convertir en homme d'esprit. Laissez le courage, l'honneur, la joie et la vérité éveiller les âmes, qui sont la vérité, Avec l'Espoir en la Lumière divine ils purifieront le monde de rouille. Le mélange des temps est sur le seuil et les purs esprits, qui sont audacieux, auront une chance pour le festin de sagesse et apprendront que la mort n'existe pas. Le conseil a été donné, les allusions ont été faites, le feu intérieur ne s'éteint jamais - Par l'aide on voit ce qui est incorrect et important, car nous venons une nouvelle fois…

Who is Lucifer? For many of us Lucifer and Satan are alternative names for the embodiment of pure evil. The orthodox Christian view tells us that Prince Lucifer challenged God, fell from Heaven, tempted Eve, and created death and suffering. Then he became Satan, horned king of Hell, whose hatred for God's creation motivated his mission to drag the rest of us down with him. In this highly readable and well-researched account, Lynn Picknett explains that the horned Devil is merely a new incarnation of the old woodland deity Pan, while Lucifer was once a personification of the Morning Star, the planet Venus and its goddess. "He" was therefore originally "she," and a divine representation of love, beauty, and human warmth. Indeed, many ancient goddesses were known as Lucifera, or "Light-bringer." While thousands follow Lucifer in order to achieve earthly wealth and power, Picknett explains that such misguided behavior is far from true Luciferan principles. Picknett draws together ancient heretical Christian and Egyptological texts, the implications of abnormal psychology, and the "extreme possibilities" of certain barely understood human attributes to ask if humans actually created God and Lucifer, not merely as icons or metaphors but in a terrifying, literal way.