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The past is a battleground in many countries, but in China it is crucial to political power. In traditional China, dynasties rewrote history to justify their rule by proving that their predecessors were unworthy of holding power. Marxism gave this a modern gloss, describing history as an unstoppable force heading toward Communism's triumph. The Chinese Communist Party builds on these ideas to whitewash its misdeeds and glorify its rule. But in recent years, independent writers, artists, and filmmakers have begun challenging this state-led disremembering.

The Souls of China tells the story of one of the world's great spiritual revivals. Following a century of violent antireligious campaigns, China is now filled with new temples, churches, and mosques - as well as cults, sects, and politicians trying to harness religion for their own ends. Driving this explosion of faith is uncertainty - over what it means to be Chinese and how to live an ethical life in a country that discarded traditional morality a century ago and is searching for new guideposts.

Reader's Choice Award Winner. Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology. In this volume, key writings from the house church have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers.

This book is an inspiring and historical look at the amazing life of Francis Xavier, missionary and pioneer to India, Sri Lanka, Malacca, Indonesia, the Islands of the Philippines and Japan. which includes a challenge to us to return to the supernatural ministry of Christ as outworked in ordinary men and women of God. In the brief years between 1541 and his death in 1552 Francis saw hundreds of thousands turn to Jesus; the miracles that followed his preaching of the gospel, included twenty eight people recorded as being raised from the dead and countless healings, and unusual signs and ...

Beginning in the years immediately after the First World War and continuing for more than a decade, the German military and the Soviet Union, despite having been bitter enemies, entered into a partnership designed to overturn the order in Europe. Centering on economic and military cooperation, the arrangement led to the establishment of a network of military bases and industrial facilities on Soviet soil, away from the oversight established by Versailles.  

This book is a twenty one day devotional, why twenty One days? It takes twenty one days to form a habit. The aim of this little book is to form Christ in you through your habit of eating His flesh and drinking His blood on a daily basis. The book is an invitation from heaven to partake of the greatest meal ever offered. My aim in writing this is to provide a daily reflection on the body and blood of Jesus. This reflection is just the beginning of your daily journey. Use the daily reflections to transport you outside of time and space and into the eternal realm. In that place seated with ...

In her original and controversial 2005 book Politics of Piety: The Islamic Revival and the Feminist Subject Saba Mahmood examines the women's mosque movement in Cairo, Egypt as part of a wider turn to religious fervor integral to the broader Islamic revival of the twenty-first century. Mahmood's research suggests that in choosing to embrace the norms of their faith, these pious Muslim women are not limiting, but rather affirming, themselves.

Delve into the depths of terror with "Sinister," an anthology curated by Ink & Quill Press that will haunt your dreams and awaken your darkest fears. In this audio, lies fifteen bone-chilling stories, each a twisted masterpiece crafted by a diverse array of talented authors. From supernatural horrors to psychological thrillers, "Sinister" explores every corner of the macabre landscape.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

Today’s China seeks not to marginalize competing groups and belief systems, the way Beijing did during the Mao era, but to co-opt them.

In traditional China, dynasties rewrote history to justify their rule by proving that their predecessors were unworthy of holding power. Marxism gave this a modern gloss, describing history as an unstoppable force heading toward Communism's triumph. The Chinese Communist Party builds on these ideas to whitewash its misdeeds and justify its rule. But in recent years, a network of independent writers, artists and film-makers have challenged this state-led disremembering.

The walk into intimacy with Christ is a journey. It starts when we first turn our lives over to Him and learn how to navigate the courts of heaven in this life. The division between heaven and earth is seamless because the veil between the realms has been forever torn by the Lord. The earthly journey is the bit where we get to know the Lord and his ways, where we go beyond knowing about Him through His word, to living embraced under the shadow of His wings. Into the place where we learn to head His call to “Come up Here” and come boldly before His throne of grace. It is a true journey, ...

Welcome to the Heaven’s sons revealed on earth. This book is designed to get you on the road to a supernatural lifestyle that will see the process of transformation from Christian to son of the Kingdom. All Sons and Daughters are called to walk with God and to enjoy the realms of heaven, but most importantly, we are all called to release heaven on earth. This just won’t happen while we remain committed to a system that prevents the maturating of sons and daughters. The worlds are groaning for the revelation of the Sons of God and a system that acts as a gate keeper and not as a gate ...

In present-day China, hundreds of millions of people are turning to faith for answers they cannot find elsewhere in their radically secular society. This burst of religious activity poses risks for the Chinese Communist Party and as Beijing pursues a new, harder line on social change, striking the delicate balance between toleration and repression may become harder.

A book about Gods plan for Israel which is both historical and prophetic in its approach. The book is an an overview of who modern Israel is and where they fit in God’s end time economy. The nations of Australia and New Zealand were used greatly by God in World War 1 to free the land from 400 years of Ottoman rule which resulted in the formation of the modern nation of Israel. A must read book for any one who loves Israel and wants to understand the issues and final outcomes from God's perspective.

Ian is a former sportswriter whose passion for professional wrestling spans over 20 years. Suplexes and Nostalgia was created in the winter of 2023 with the intention of discussing a wide array of wrestling topics such as biographies, watch-alongs, Newsletter Rewinds, Week to Week Rewinds and much more! Join the nostalgia spaceship as we venture through the history of professional wrestling via humor, impressions and investigative spirit!

Our podacast will talk about aliens, alien abduction, mythical creatures, conspiracy theories, and more.

We are two friends involved in the grassroots music scene here in the UK with our mission being to interview people from every aspect of the music business so that they can share their knowledge, insights and experiences with anyone who either wants to know more about the industry either to use that knowledge or for entertainment puropses.

The Kingdom of God has expanded from humble beginnings in the first century AD and has expanded into all the earth. Over the centuries there have been dominion surges where the kingdom of Christ has overwhelmed and overtaken entire nations. The final harvest will see a massive dominion surge at the end of the age. This book is both historical and prophetic in showing how nations and kingdoms have been overtaken by the Kingdom of God and a prophetic encouragement for the next Dominion surge and end time harvest.

The Future of Beef Show is THE place to connect with the people and ideas shaping the future of the cattle industry. Hey, folks! I’m Jim Johnson from the Bra...