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Holy Bishops in Late Antiquity: The Nature of Christian Leadership in an Age of Transition (Transformation of the Classical Heritage)

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Who wears the mitre?

Holy Bishops in Late Antiquity: The Nature of Christian Leadership in an Age of Transition (Transformation of the Classical Heritage)
Claudia Rapp
Manufacturer: University of California Press
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ASIN: 0520242963

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Between 300 and 600, Christianity experienced a momentous change from persecuted cult to state religion. One of the consequences of this shift was the evolution of the role of the bishop--as the highest Church official in his city--from model Christian to model citizen. Claudia Rapp's exceptionally learned, innovative, and groundbreaking work traces this transition with a twofold aim: to deemphasize the reign of the emperor Constantine, which has traditionally been regarded as a watershed in the development of the Church as an institution, and to bring to the fore the continued importance of the religious underpinnings of the bishop's role as civic leader.
Rapp rejects Max Weber's categories of "charismatic" versus "institutional" authority that have traditionally been used to distinguish the nature of episcopal authority from that of the ascetic and holy man. Instead she proposes a model of spiritual authority, ascetic authority and pragmatic authority, in which a bishop's visible asceticism is taken as evidence of his spiritual powers and at the same time provides the justification for his public role. In clear and graceful prose, Rapp provides a wholly fresh analysis of the changing dynamics of social mobility as played out in episcopal appointments.

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Who wears the mitre?.......2005-09-01

According to author Claudia Rapp, there are three powerful and evocative figures of late antiquity - the emperor, the holy man, and the bishop. Each in his own way provided leadership, sometimes on moral grounds, sometimes on political grounds. However, these three were not as separate as our post-Enlightenment, separation of church-and-state sensibilities might have us believe. However, for the period of late antiquity (roughly 300 - 600, the decline of the Roman Empire as a single, unified force and the rise of ecclesiastical hierarchies in place of the old imperial ones, both East and West), it is the figure of the bishop that takes centre stage in scholarship and thinking about the period. Some historians (Rapp cites Peter Brown, well-known Augustinian scholar) work out the change in society on a political/economic/military frame; some look to the general social roles; others look to the prominence of particular figures (again Augustine looms large).

Rapp suggests a different role, a three-part sense of authority that comes from spiritual, ascetic and pragmatic bases. The spiritual authority indicates a source of authority that is based in God, not in the worldly institutions or the man himself. Ascetic authority comes from the personal character and habits of the bishop - character is at issue, and what the bishop does is of primary concern. Finally, pragmatic authority derives in what the bishop does for and on behalf of others - it is also an action-based authority, but one that looks outside, not within.

Rapp organises the book into two major sections. The first compares bishops and holy men (desert fathers and others); the second compares bishops and other secular and/or civic leaders. The first section relies primarily from writings of and within the church; the second section looks to more independent sources. The chapters of the second section will be of special interest to those who have an interest in general late Roman history, as it describes in good detail and interesting writing the more general contexts of families, wealth and power, city/citizen life, and general imperial organisation in a post-Constantine world.

Rapp concludes the study with a survey of hagiographic material, looking at the way the more saintly of bishops were portrayed in the narratives of their lives. She contends that there is a discernable trend over the course of the late antiquity period in which the lives of the bishop-saints are shown to be more and more like the civic counterparts they have replaced in the overall civic/imperial structure.

Rapp does not take on the task of dealing with prominent figures, as many such histories might do. Figures such as Augustine and the Cappadocians and other key bishops of the time are not addressed specifically, so that a more general sense of the trends of the office and a more general survey of the office holders can be seen without the distortion that often occurs when historians deal with those who in statistical terms might be classified as outlying points away from the more typical stream.

It has a great index and a good bibliography (35 pages) of primary and secondary sources, very useful and up-to-date. Interesing, insightful, and accessible, the book is admittedly for a select audience of religious and historical scholars, but for this group, the book is a treat.

Venus and Serena: Serving From The Hip: 10 Rules for Living, Loving, and Winning

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Great book for teens and fans of Venus and Serena!
Motivational and Inspiring!
Wonderful book for adults as well as young girls!

Venus and Serena: Serving From The Hip: 10 Rules for Living, Loving, and Winning
Hilary Beard , Venus Williams , and Serena Williams
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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ASIN: 0618576533

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Venus and Serena Williams have something to say. But it isn't all about tennis. It's about life and how to play it. These superstars and super sisters share their secrets in this straight-talking smart guide. Speaking candidly about their personal experiences, the sisters give you the inside scoop on: - What it takes to rise and stay on top. - Who watches their backs when the pressure is on. - How they spendand savetheir money. - Datingtheir real deal on romance. - Book smartskeeping grades up and study stress down. - Loving the skin you're in. This book offers solid advice for getting an advantage in every game you play.

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Fantastic!!!!.......2006-07-20

This book is the best. It felt so down-to-earth. You feel like you know he williams sisters. I truly disagree with the person who talked about this book being about Jehovah's Witness. They don't encourage reades in any way to become a Jehovahs Witness. This is such a good book, I don't see how anyone could bad-mouth it. I had the good fortune to meet Venus, and I'm not lying i swear, and she is so nice and friendly. She gives off such a good vibe. THIS IS A GREAT BOOK!!!!!!!!!!! BUY IT PLEASE!!!!!!!

No Shunning Allowed.......2005-05-05

Hilary Beard is a Philadelphia journalist who you can trust implicitly, she has a great even voice. Her previous book was the life story of enterpreneur Lisa Price, the woman who came back from financial ruin to found CAROL'S DAUGHTER the great herbal essence success story. Lisa got to meet many celebrities, in fact she knew them before they got big, and her cosmetic prescriptions, learned from her mother and Trinidadian family, helped Erykah Badu and Jada Pinkett among others,

Venus and Serena, who have collaborated with Hilary Beard on her new book, were famous when they were still girls, so their trajectory is somewhat different than that of Lisa Price, who struggled for artistic and commercial validation for many years and told the story in the fabulous SUCCESS NEVER SMELLED SO SWEET. Hilary Beard, who lost her father several years back, was drawn to the Williams sisters partly because of the strong guidance each received from their dad, a bittersweet association for Beard that accounts for some of the strongest writing in this book, SERVING FROM THE HIP. An avid tennis player, Beard knows what she's talking about, and she can help the Williams sisters structure a book and add depth to their insights about their own game.

Whether or not you're a Jehovah's Witness, this book has something for everyone, so don't shun the Williams girls just because their faith is a little bit different than yours! That's what America is all about--or it used to be!

Great book for teens and fans of Venus and Serena!.......2005-04-29

After seeing Venus and Serena on the Oprah show, I decided to get this book and I'm glad I did. The book talks about many of their on-court experiences so if you're a fan of Venus and Serena and have followed their careers since the mid 90's, you'll find out fascinating tidbits about their reactions to incidents on the WTA Tour. I also bought a copy for a friend's 11 yr. old daughter so as you can see this book is a great conversation-starter for parents and their daughters. All-around, well done.

Motivational and Inspiring!.......2005-04-08

I'm not a tennis fan, but you don't have to be to enjoy this book.

While the target audience is teenage girls, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I'm a middle-aged woman!

It's easy to read, full of insight into the lives and motivations of Serena and Venus, and has great advice for teenage girls on dating and other issues important to adolescents. I especially liked their emphasis on the need for self-esteem.

I agree with the reviewer who questioned the so-called reviewers who lambasted the book, since nothing in their "reviews" indicated they've read it!

I think Serena and Venus (and their co-author, Hilary Beard) did a wonderful job, and I encourage anyone with a teenage girl to run out and buy this book.

Wonderful book for adults as well as young girls!.......2005-04-08

Wow . . . I can't believe the haters who have weighed in on this book! And nothing in their "reviews" indicate they've even read it!
"Venus and Serena . . ." is a well-written but easy read, doling out lifestyle advice and guidance for young girls and giving insight to the motivations behind decisions made by Venus and Serena. It details why their parents decided to pull them out of certain tours (I was surprised and delighted by the explanations), and how those decisions led to other life decisions.
I bought the book for my 17-year-old daughter, but sat down and read the whole thing. Feeling guilty, I ran out and bought another copy for my daughter. This is a book that I didn't mind buying twice.
I LOVED their advice on dating, and how girls need to love themselves first. The book is BIG on the importance of self-esteem.
I found "Venus and Serena . . ." to be motivational and insightful, and I highly recommend it.

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Living up the Street
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Don't judge a book by it's cover, fools!
A Really Great Book
Living up the Sreet

Living Up The Street
Gary Soto
Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf
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ASIN: 0440211700
Release Date: 1992-02-01

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In a prose that is so beautiful it is poetry, we see the world of growing up and going somewhere through the dust and heat of Fresno's industrial side and beyond: It is a boy's coming of age in the barrio, parochial school, attending church, public summer school, and trying to fall out of love so he can join in a Little League baseball team.

His is a clarity that rings constantly through the warmth and wry reality of these sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, always human remembrances.

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Living up the Street.......2006-10-20

Living up the Street (Book Review)

A boy growing up without a father. The only thing Gary knew was violence. By the age of five he was already stealing, beating people up, and trying to set houses on fire. He'd get into fights with his brother just for the fun of it. Gary lives in a bad neighborhood with a lot of Mexicans. He's always getting into trouble by his mom and never listens to anybody. His Family have been living here for a long time ever since their mom and dad was a little girl. After a while Gary, surprisingly, tries to look for work. He doesn't really earn that much money but he still does it for a long time. Then his mom decides to send Gary to a catholic school because she said he was a little devil and needed to go to church. At first it didn't change him but slowly but surely he began to change. He became less mischievous and more polite. He didn't get into much trouble anymore and instead just entered in arts and crafts at the park where a coach taught them. Gary liked sports and he and his brother tried out for the little league baseball team. They tried out three times and never had they made the team. They thought they were going to make it but unfortunately they didn't. Gary eventually got on a baseball team but it wasn't little league. It was a recreation al league that only had two teams. Gary's team always lost to the same opponent over and over. Gary was a growing boy so eventually the hormones of puberty started to kick in. One week he would like one girl and the next week he would like another. When he was about sixteen he volunteered to help little kids at the playground kind of like a new coach. Even though he was a teenager he made lots of friends. The kids played with him like he was one of them. In high school Gary joined the wrestling team. He wasn't that bad at wrestling but he wasn't the best. During the summer he decided to work at his moms work that actually paid very well even though they were harvesting crops in the fields. His brothers and sister eventually joined him because they needed money for school clothes. One day Gary and his friend were being stupid and decided to rob a house. They did but had to leave town to not get caught. Their own guilt eventually lead them to return all of the valuable merchandise. Some while later Gary got married to a girl named Carolyn. They moved to Mexico and didn't make very much money. They still lived happily and that's the thing that counts. I recommend this book to people who like autobiographies and like adventure. This book is a fun to read book that a lot of people can relate to.

The first reason I enjoyed this book was because of the detail in all of the events. For example when Gary tried to set the house on fire. It explained how all the kids were fascinated with fire and how fire basically hypnotized them. How the angry fire made them crazy and want to set everything on fire. The TV did the same thing. They would just sit there as lifeless that anybody could be when they're alive. The book explained how they would bring a bowl of chips to eat during the movie and by the time they finished watching the bowl was untouched. Last example is during the arts and crafts session. The book told how Gary enjoyed doing arts and crafts for the coach and how he wanted to win badly. Gary also thought he was the best of the best of arts and crafts.

The next reason why I liked the book was the suspense. When Gary and his friend robbed the place they stayed longer than they expected. The whole time I thought they were going to get found out but noone came. They even left blood at the crime scene so I definitely thought they were going to get found out then. Even when they left something had to go wrong. A branch got caught under the car and made a whole lot of noise. Another time the book was suspenseful was when Gary's mom heated a fork red hot and threatened to poke them with it. I thought she was actually going to do it because of all the bad things that Gary had already done. She sounded like she was pretty close to doing it because she already whooped all the others for trying to burn the house down. The final example would be when Gary was about to ask a girl out. He was walking back and forth because someone had told him that she liked him. He was walking up to her to ask her out but then his friend came up to him and told him that she liked another Gary.

Last but not least the final reason I liked the book was because of the action. One day when Jimmy was at the playground the playground bully told Gary to play with him or else. So they got into a fight that Gary lost and received a bloody nose. Surprisingly afterwards they made friends with each other even after the huge fight. Next would have to be when Gary was in the sixth grade. He created a gang called the "Mexicans" that consisted obviously all of them were Mexican. They lived by a code that was that you had to hate the "surfer" people. The "surfers" consisted of seventh grade wannabe surfers who probably have never seen the ocean before. One day both groups got into a huge fight that was only stopped because teachers were spotted. The "Mexicans" lost because they were way smaller and a lot weaker than a lot of the seventh graders. Finally the last event was when Gary tried out for the baseball team. He messed up a lot and didn't play his best but there was still action. Whenever he tried to catch the he'd have to dive or jump to get it. When it was his turn to bat he hit several fly balls but a lot of them were foul balls.

People who like autobiographies will love this book. It's fun to read and very exciting. Even though Gary's life wasn't perfect he got around obstacles big and small. This book can teach a lot people out there to appreciate their own life because they are very lucky. Gary didn't turn out perfect but he tried as best as he could and that's better than most people out there. Gary didn't even have a father when he was young and he still turned out to be a very polite and honorable gentleman. So enjoy life because if Gary can do it then you can.

D. Bennett

Book Review.......2006-03-10

Living Up the Street is one of many autobiographies written by Gary Soto. It tells of the ups and downs throughout his childhood, adolescence, and even adult life. This realistic book is enjoyable to read because many people can relate to one of his experiences one way or another. Though the book it without plot, sequence, or continuity, it is interesting from the very first chapter you read. This autobiography is mainly about Gary Soto, and his poor Mexican family, growing up in Fresno, California, in the 60's and 70s'. It is fun to read because it is as if you are reading and viewing someone as they grow up and mature. Through Gary's mistakes, he's learns valuable lessons for life on his own. To give you a better understanding of the book, knowing some events that occurred in the beginning will help you know how interesting it is. In the introduction, the three main characters are presents, who also happen to be all siblings. Rick, who is 6, Gary 5, and Debra 4. Most of the beginning shows the everyday family struggles they had growing up and how when the Mom, when she was angry enough, hit them with a belt after they acted up. One of the first events which happened, is when the Mom had somewhere to go and left the children home alone unattended accidentally. Since the kids loved playing with fire, they managed to burn a few items on fire inside the house and have fun with a tomato fight also, ruining the entire living room and kitchen. This is just one of many events that took place in this novel.

Don't judge a book by it's cover, fools!.......2005-11-02

I had to read this nutjob of a book with the class as a freshman this year and the cover and plot review on the back of the book made it look like bird scratch but right when you start reading you'd notice it's pretty damn good. This is on of those rare books that start o be interesting from the very beginning chapter and have small chapters so you feel optimistic about reading alot of sections of the book and feel a sense of almost finished.

A Really Great Book.......2005-09-07

Hey peoples, the name of this story that I am going to explain to you is called Living up the Street by Gary Soto. This story is an auto - biography about Gary who grows up on the streets near Fresno, California. The story starts when he is five years old until he is married and is visiting Mexico City. This book is funny and cool because there is one part where Gary, Ronnie, and his friend Scott, decide to steal from his sister. Scott's sister went on vacation to Yosemite National Park. That is why they decided to steal at that time. What I thought was funny is that his Scott's sister works for the government. Well after they stole everything, they went back to their apartment. Gary and Scott decided to leave town taking a train to San Francisco because they were all freaked out. Ronnie just stayed at the apartment and started freaking out. Gary and Scott bought tickets for the train ride to San Francisco and when they were in the train, they decided to return their tickets because they were broke and that's when they were certain to return all the stuff they stolen. Anyways, there is a lot of drama in the book, so you should read this masterpiece.
This book has 167 pages, which is great because this story is not that boring. The thickness of this story is somewhat small, buts it is not that hard to read, so do not worry. If you like to read high and low reading level books then you will like this book because it is probably just right for you. If you also like reading auto - biography books like this one then you will definitely like this book. Once you start reading this story, you will not put it down unless you have to because it is compelling. Before I started to read the book, I was thinking that it was going to be the worse auto - biography book I have ever read because of the way the book looks and the thickness of the book. Actually, this story turned out to be better then I thought. Do not judge a book by its cover. Those are the reasons why I like to read Living up the Street. As a whole, this book is not going to take a long time to read, but make sure you read the book slowly so you will not miss out important information.
The rest of the story, I do not want to ruin it for you. Well I hope that you would like reading the book Living up the Street by Gary Soto. See you later!

Living up the Sreet.......2005-09-06

Living up the Street
by Gary Soto
Peer Review
Living up the Street is an autobiography by Gary Soto. Those who love autobiographies will love this novel. One of the reasons I liked this book is because Gary has some very interesting events that occur in his life. Sometimes those events can be quite hilarious, and other times he makes you wonder why he was doing the crazy things he did. Gary not only learns from his mistakes, he also applies what he learns to other problems he encounters throughout his life.
I generally like reading autobiographies because I get to see what another person's life was like and I get to see what problems they faced in life. Then I try to figure out how I can use their problem and solution to make my life better. Another thing I like about reading autobiographies is that it can be fun learning what happened on another person's life. For those of you who hate autobiographies, I think you will still like this novel because Gary's life is very interesting.
The difficulty level was not very high at all because he rarely used highly sophisticated words in his writing. He randomly used Spanish words throughout the book. That increased the length of the book for me because there were some words I did not know the meaning to. Overall, I would say that the novel is not very long and it is very intriguing.

Bedtime Blessings #1 (Heritage Builders)

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Bedtime Blessings #1 (Heritage Builders)
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Bedtime Blessings is a collection of bedtime stories and activities that parents can use to bless their children, intentionally and biblically. This tool from the Focus on the Family Heritage Builders ministry will help parents add biblical content and truths to the bedtime routine. Parents will see that setting regular time aside to teach their children about God at bedtime is very special--for the parent and the child.

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Great Book.......2002-04-14

We love this book at our house. It it full of great ideas to use as bedtime activities. my husband reads and does activites with our son from this book and they really enjoy the time together!

The Living Fields: Our Agricultural Heritage

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The Living Theological Heritage - Ancient and Medieval Legacies Volume 1 (Living Theological Heritage of the United Church of Christ Series, Vol 1)

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Living the Past
Val Horsler
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An entertaining, authoritative guide to 'living' history where the viewer or participant is taken back in time to experience the sights, sounds and sometimes smells of the past. It covers hundreds of meticulously researched re-enactments where participants relive a variety of past events from battles to royal progresses and medieval feasts to Saxon village life, as well as Britain's great living history museums whose activities and collections provide a direct experience of the past.

The Hem Of His Garment: Touching the Power in God's Word (Living Emblem Series)

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"The Hem Of His Garment" is one of Restoration Foundation's Living Emblems Series that features in-depth analysis of the material objects that represent living, practical demonstrations of God's plans and purposes for both Jews and Christians. Jesus was a Torah-observant Jew who practiced the faith of biblical Judaism throughout his lifetime. He looked like a Jew, he acted like a Jew, and he worshipped like a Jew because he was a Jew. Failure to comprehend the implications of these important facts has robbed millions of Christians of vital, spiritually-enriching understanding. Restoring the Hebrew foundations of Christian faith is essential to the Holy Spirit's work of leading believers into truth, bringing them to the full knowledge of the Son of God; therefore, recognizing Jesus in the historical, cultural, and grammatical context of the Hebrew Scriptures is a maturing, life-enriching experience. You'll also be enriched by understanding the spiritual lessons found in biblically Hebraic dress.

Lay Down Body : Living History in African American Cemeteries

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Lay Down Body : Living History in African American Cemeteries
Roberta Hughes Wright , and Wilbur B., III Hughes
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ASIN: B000CS1Z1S

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Cemeteries hold a special significance in the African American culture because they provide an important and e;usive link in tracing African heritage - a practice made even more difficult by the institution on slavery. Borrowing its name from a traditional spiritual, Lay Down Body provides a glimpse into some of the oldest and most fundamental values of Afrivan American culture, many of which are preserved only in cemeteries.

Christian Perfection (Colorado Heritage Series)

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Practical Advice From a Great Mystic!
Perhaps the Best Devotional Book Ever for Christians

Christian Perfection (Colorado Heritage Series)
Francois de Salignac de La Mothe Fenelon
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Practical Advice From a Great Mystic!.......2006-04-28

Fenelon's thoughts as presented in this devotional classic are remarkably practical and applicable today just as in the 17th century! He covers such subjects as the use of time, recreation in the Christian life, facing temptation, and knowing God's presence. Part 2 of this book is a simple yet profound look at the creation doctorine, justice, atomement, and divine love - not as a systematic theology, but as a living faith. Fine inspiration for Christians who hunger and thirst after righteousness!

Perhaps the Best Devotional Book Ever for Christians .......2004-08-07

I have the 1947 Harper & Row publication of the book Christian Perfection. It is arguably the best devotional masterpiece ever put forth on this planet. It is a shame that this book is so hard to find. Contemporary translations, including Meditations on the Heart of God and Talking with God, are quite inspirational, but they only provide a taste of the heartfelt, scholarly elaborations that only the pious Francois Fenelon could put forth.

Though this clergyman lived centuries ago, Francois Fenelon could deliver religious themes that are irrespective of time. Christian Perfection is a most apt title for this book. What makes it so special is that it brings to focus what it means to take up one's cross, what it means to seek the Lord in prayer, and what it takes to maintain a heart devoted to godly service, even when the human heart is inclined to do otherwise.

Fenelon touched on key points about human nature and how it can come into conflict with vows previously made to serving God with utmost zeal and fervor. His insights, to this day, communicate in this volume like letters to anyone who is faced with doubts about his or her dedication and commitment to serving the Lord; they essentially say, "I know your struggles, doubts, and fears, my friend; but know that the Lord your God loves you perfectly and will use His perfection to make good use of you, though you are imperfect."

Lately, I have been reading classics about time management, priority organization, and the daily habits of mind that lead to success in life. If a Christian devotional publication could meld in these perspectives from a Scriptural point of view, it is this one.

For the past few years, there have been concerns about how people are suddenly finding a sudden, albeit maniacal, interest in religion or how some have become so involved with born again charismatic movements that they are "wearing their faith on their sleeve". I share those concerns, and I think that many of these latest trends are disturbing, for they seem geared to establishing legalistic modes of thought that are put forth by evangelists who have forsaken traditional doctrines and who want to influence the masses, telling them what to think and what to believe without giving them room to analyze or critique.

Fortunately, Christian Perfection teaches or communicates in a traditional tone that reveres God's holiness and that acknowledges man's shortcomings on a very intimate and personal level.

Francois Fenelon's humility is a trait that is lacking in so many circles of faith. I wish that this book could be in wider circulation, because it communicates in a tone that is of a sincere, caring person. Unfortunately, many of our so-called Christian leaders of today claim to have special visions or revelations about what is right while simultaneously undercutting public and private figures with the brand of almost Phariseelike behavior that Jesus preached against.

For anyone who is sick and tired of seeing in person or on TV those individuals, including the supposed followers of Christ who communicate to others that they are more entitled to forming opinions or pursuing happiness than those around them, this book is for you. Fenelon made an utmost attempt to make his writings compatible with the Bible, not the other way around.

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