Beyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC's of Faith

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Harper Collins, 11.05.2004 - 448 Seiten

Beyond Words n (1.) Terms or names that point to the realm of mystery and depth that lies beyond our ordinary experience. (2.) The reality that is beyond even the power of beyond words to convey, and that can be known only by experiencing it for yourself.

"A word a day to keep the demons at bay." This is how Frederick Buechner likes to describe this witty and incisive dictionary. A daily devotional from one of today's greatest spiritual writers, Beyond Words offers 366 entries from Buechner's three alphabet books, Wishful Thinking, Peculiar Treasures, and Whistling in the Dark, including a new Introduction and nineteen new entries.

Providing definitions of both sacred and ordinary words, as well as biblical characters, Buechner unabashedly brings his fresh perspective to words, concepts, and characters we thought we understood. This is a great introduction to Buechner's work as well as a library staple for those already well versed in his writing. It is Buechner at his best. Whether readers find themselves tearful from a deeply moving insight or laughing out loud at an unexpected turn of phrase, they will always feel uplifted, illuminated, and enchanted by the wisdom of Frederick Buechner.

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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen

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Beliebte Passagen

Seite 396 - Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.‎
Wird in 253 Büchern von 1815 bis 2008 erwähnt
Seite 54 - The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.‎
Wird in 171 Büchern von 1947 bis 2008 erwähnt
Seite 404 - Christ has not been raised: if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.‎
Wird in 528 Büchern von 1881 bis 2008 erwähnt
Seite 428 - Then I saw a great white throne and him who sat upon it; from his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.‎
Wird in 116 Büchern von 1818 bis 2008 erwähnt
Seite 308 - No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.‎
Wird in 1260 Büchern von 1803 bis 2008 erwähnt
Seite 54 - The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with every one who is born of the Spirit.‎
Wird in 367 Büchern von 1881 bis 2008 erwähnt
Seite 129 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us...‎
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Seite 208 - These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.‎
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Autoren-Profil (2004)

Frederick Buechner, author of more than thirty works of fiction and nonfiction, is an ordained Presbyterian minister. He has been a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and was honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His most recent work is Beyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC’s of Faith.

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TitelBeyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC's of Faith
Autor/inFrederick Buechner
VerlagHarper Collins, 2004
ISBN0060574461, 9780060574468
Länge448 Seiten
  
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