Patmos - Thorbecke - Grünewald - Eschbach - Schwaben - Ver Sacrum The list of Verlagsgruppe Patmos offers a wide range of titles, covering psychology, self-help, memoirs, parenting, spirituality, religion and theology, as well as gift books and children´s books, mostly for First Communion. Our imprint Thorbecke specializes in books on cookery, lifestyle and gardening, on the one hand, as well as books on history and cultural history, on the other hand.
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Sri Senbaga Pathippakam is one of the best publishers in Tamil language. We have published more than 1000 titles including ancient Sangam Tamil literature, research books in Tamil literature and language, mythological books, historical fiction and non-fiction, short stories, cooking books, etc. We also specialize in books for children, bilingual and trilingual dictionaries for the reference of students and general public. We publish Sahitya Academy & Tamilnadu government award winning books. One of our renowned books, 'Thirukkural', a scripture common to every walk of human life irrespective of gender, race or community is a must read for everyone on this planet. It is published in various sizes and design. 'Oviyakkural (Thirukkural with paintings)' portrays Tamil tradition and culture through paintings. Our religious publication about Vainavam and Saivam is popular among scholars. 'Kambar Kavi Inbam' portrays the beauty of poetry as described in Kambar's Ramayanam in Tamil language.
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Salvation is often thought to be an all-or-nothing matter: you are either saved or damned. In the ancient world some figures, including Paul the Apostle, John of Patmos, Hermas, the Sethians, and the Valentinians, did not think this way, however. For them, there were multiple levels of salvation. Examining the reasons and implications for why these important thinkers believed that salvation comes in degrees, Heavenly Stories offers a fresh perspective on ancient thinking about responsibility, especially as it intersects with concerns such as genealogy and determinism. It shows why Jews and Christians of various kinds—some eventually declared orthodox, others heretical—correlated ethics and soteriology and argued over how this should be done. By constructing a difference between a lower and higher level of salvation, ancient authors devised soteriological hierarchies that could account for ethical imperfections and social differentiation between their communities and outsiders, as well as reinforce idealized portrayals of conduct among members of their own groups. Alexander Kocar asks how these thinkers identified and described these ethical and social differences among people; what commitments motivated them to make such distinctions; what were the social effects of different salvific categories and ethical standards; and what impact did hierarchically structured soteriologies have on notions of ethical responsibility? His findings have repercussions for the study of ancient ethics (especially free will and responsibility), our understanding of orthodoxy and heresy, and scholarly debates surrounding the origins of Christianity as a movement that allegedly transcends ethnic boundaries.
The assassination of Caesar's chief astrologer explodes into revelations of a supersecret organization known as Dominium Dei—the "Rule of God"—and an imperial plot to establish the rule of Rome forever. DOMINIUM DEI. In his global blockbusters Raising Atlantis, The Atlantis Prophecy and The Atlantis Revelation, New York Times bestselling author Thomas Greanias masterfully blended ancient mysteries and modern conspiracies. In this spectacular new thriller set in Ancient Rome, Greanias reveals the master plan to shape our world’s reality and has crafted a timeless epic adventure. DOMINIUM DEI. Welcome to the New World Order. Welcome to Rome at the end of the first century. No one from slave to senator can escape the Reign of Terror under Emperor Domitian. Caesar has declared himself Lord and God of the Universe. Before him all must bow or die in the Games. Enter the innocent playwright Athanasius. Wrongly accused of treason by jealous rivals, he is condemned to the scripted "reality" of the arena. Death is guaranteed. Against all odds he escapes, alone with a secret that will shake the world. But Athanasius has unleashed the wrath of Rome. Now the empire will hunt him down to the ends of the earth, stopping at nothing to ensure that the secret of Dominium Dei—the "Rule of God"—dies with him.
We are currently experiencing the collapse of everything that has constituted the "strength" of the Catholic Church as a monarchical system up to now. Eugen Drewermann's diagnosis in a conversation with Michael Albus is: This is the hour of the Biblical prophet Jeremiah, who proclaimed a new image of God in the demise of the old one: We all have the ability to listen to God in our heart. This hope is directed to a small group who has the experience: God is not bound to a clerical system. God is found in the hands of the congregation: "There is no longer any organizational, commanding body and no authority of any kind. So we actually only have the word of God in the circles of those who want to hold onto it and follow it with their minds and hearts."
800 kilometres - on foot. Usually alone, but not lonely. The Way of St. James is one of the great adventures of our age. Not perilous, but exciting. Strenuous and enjoyable at the same time. Jörg Steiner set out to discover the various Ways of St. James in Spain, Portugal, France and Germany. On one of his trips, he was accompanied by the women's rights activist and liberal Muslim Seyran Ateş, who has been under personal protection for the past several years and also had a team of LKA officers at her side during the pilgrimage. The author reports on his personal experiences on the various Ways of St. James in "Pilgrimage Craze." In an entertaining way, he describes why the Way of St. James has an addictive effect on people.
Perceiving and mutually experiencing God within their own family in everyday life gives children a good portion of basic trust for their lives. The coexistence of adults and children succeeds with more harmony and confidence. Albert Biesinger – father of four children and nine-time grandfather – knows what he is talking about. He shares his experiences with many examples from the practice here. He encourages parents to experience the encounter with children as touching God. This is supported by empathetic affection, rituals, stories, conversations, good solutions for conflicts and praying together: being angels for each other. This allows religiousness in the family to become a gift for young and old.
More attention is being paid once again to the idea that children’s personality development should also include contact with religion. Children already bring a religious openness with them: Even the little ones ask the big questions about where they came from, where they are going and why. This guide supports mothers and fathers, grandparents and educators in being age-appropriate and religion-sensitive companions for children. The author imparts basic and experiential knowledge on religious development. She encourages the mutual discussion of questions that will arise sooner or later. And she provides practical suggestions for shaping everyday life, as well as the highlights of family life and over the course of the year.
Social media and digital technologies have radically changed our life within a short time. But how can we help to shape this fundamental transformation in a self-determined way? Sabria David has coined the term “media resilience” for this positive and confident approach to smartphone & co. This is about not misunderstanding digitalisation as a purely technical phenomenon but looking at the primeval human longings and fears that draw us into the Net. This also allows us to answer the question about what we can do to be happy and fulfilled in a digital world.
Experiencing the body and a healthy diet, self-acceptance and life in harmony with nature: Those asking for a holistic lifestyle will find tried and tested answers that have been proven over the centuries in the life and teachings of Hildegard of Bingen. Based on the deep knowledge of the original writings and in a contemporary language, Annette Heizmann makes Hildegard of Bingen’s worldly wisdom accessible for modern people: She presents nine paths for renewing and strengthening the body, soul and mind. This is an inspirational book for individual reading and a workbook for groups, upon which the author bases her events.
The Church’s offspring no longer comes from the families as in the past. The Church has lost its air sovereignty over the individual's body, mind and soul. In keeping with this, its members have a colourful composition that is itself interwoven with the plural society. The debates show that the sense of the Church is no longer clear. They raise the question about which possibilities have opened up for moving people to lead a Christian life. Michael N. Ebertz describes not only these existential caesuras, but also analyses the background and context of the Church's disempowerment – and outlines the direction of possible paths into a future.
Who am I, who do I want to be and where do I want to go? Poetry-slammer Alina Pfeifer takes us along on her search for answers to the big and little questions of life. She writes sensitively about losses, the struggle with the state of the world and her relationship to God. But her thoughts about family, friendship and happiness in everyday life also have their place, and she finds encouraging answers to her questions. This is a wonderful book with clever texts for everyone who is growing up right now and those who still remember what it feels like.
This extraordinary travel guide describes the six typical mourning phases as landscapes full of special characteristics. In a compact form, it offers information on what is worth perceiving and what is good for the soul, as well as tips for travel companions and the necessary “luggage.” No one voluntarily books a trip through grief. But if you are abandoned by the loss of a loved one in this foreign country, it is good to have a travel guide like this with you.
Private and professional stress, stressful situations in the family, at work and due to volunteer activities: This pushes many people to their limits. When tension becomes the dominant attitude towards life, it endangers the individual's health. It is crucial to strengthen the personal powers of resistance and establish protective areas. Josef Epp provides encouraging suggestions for healthy self-care of both the body and the soul. In a dialogue with experts from various fields, he shows how to consciously approach distressing factors and activate resources such as motivation, relationships, joy in life and spirituality. What makes this book special is its combination of a scientific basis, a holistic approach and practicability in everyday life through suggestions and exercises.
From morning to evening, from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, from the cradle to the grave, we move from one transition to the next. We mark and celebrate significant turning points such as births, weddings and deaths with familiar rituals. But other important processes of change such as moving out of the parental home, quitting a job, separations or moving into the retirement home usually take place without any ceremonial acts. Very few people have clear ideas about how they can create rituals to shape transitions in everyday life, in the annual cycle or during life changes on their own with untried elements. So the purpose of this book is to communicate both a theoretical background and practical help. Readers are encouraged to create harmonious rituals of their own in everyday life, in the course of the year or for significant life transitions according to their own wishes and ideas. These reflections stimulate conversations with trusted people and turn this book with its many impulse questions into a private seminar on your own sofa.
“I always miss out” or “nobody likes me!” – there are conflicts that keep recurring. These complexes, which conceal our individual life themes, are connected with strong emotions. They determine our experiencing and behaviour in the here and now, even though they originate in conflicts of the past: For example, people who were constantly devalued by their father may suffer from a debilitating inferiority complex as adults. In this classic on the topic of complexes, the renowned Jungian analyst and psychotherapist Verena Kast shows the following: When we uncover our life themes, we can more easily free ourselves of the constantly recurring conflicts and discover new, enriching aspects of life.
Death and mourning are part of life, so they do not stop at the company doors. However, crises of this type do not need to be a catastrophe at the workplace if executives and fellow employees know how to deal with them in a good way. This book provides HR managers with the necessary basics for how to take appropriate action in acute cases and establish the topic of grief as part of the company culture in the long term.
It happens to most of us at some time or other. A faint stirring somewhere that there may be more to this life than meets the eye? The thought just flits across our air-space - I wonder - is there something else? Perhaps something really brilliant or really tragic happens, and we're not sure what to do with it . . . Maybe it even gets as far as a sense of reaching out from inside ourselves for something. But what? That elusive 'something else' John Pritchard explores the art and power of prayer and explains how to slow down enough to hear what God wants to say. A book for all who are curious about how to become more in tune with the Spirit. Intended for people looking for answers to life's biggest questions, this little book of guidance will appeal to anyone, whether believer or non-believer, looking for a quick and easy way into the topic.
