"In writing this Guidebook," Bavinck says in his preface, "I had in mind, the pupils in the highest classes of our Christian gymnasium, public schools, in the education of teachers, and in normal schools, etc. and moreover those who desire to understand the main content of our Christian, Reformed confession of faith through a not too comprehensive or expensive book."Herman Bavinck completed Guidebook for Instruction in the Christian Religion in 1913 and reprinted it in the...

A fresh English translation of Herman Bavinck's posthumous second edition (1931) narrates the " magnificent works of God " —creation, covenant, redemption, and consummation—with clarity, depth, and devotional warmth.Magnalia Dei—"the magnificent works of God"—is one of Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck's most significant written works. In this fresh translation of a Christian classic, Gregory Parker Jr. and ...

In this book, Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck (1854–1921) provides a historical sketch on the nature of Christianity and the unifying power of Christ. He proceeds from unity to diversity—on where the Christian church agrees to the areas where it differs. It is apologetic and evangelistic, ecumenical and Reformed, and historical and theological in scope. In this succinct book, Bavinck traces the history of Christian doctrine and life, distinguishing the East from the West, and then focusing...

In 1871, Henry Probasco donated the Tyler Davidson Fountain to the people of the city of Cincinnati in honor of his brother-in-law. Probasco wanted to leave a practical and artistic gift to the city and its residents that had made both men fabulously wealthy. Though it was placed on Fifth Street, away from the central business district, the fountain became a centerpiece of the city around its boom years, and downtown Cincinnati grew up around the statue. Author Greg Rogers chronicles the h...

An engaging history of Cincinnati's Hyde Park. First settled in 1795, Hyde Park was an area of great estates and small and large farms until 1892. Designed to be upscale, the neighborhood attracted people looking for a suburban experience in an urban setting. That's when the seven-member Hyde Park Syndicate capitalized on new transportation connections to downtown as a means to sell their property as smaller parcels. This history introduces influential figures, including eventual Ohio gove...

In The Sacrifice of Praise, Herman Bavinck pastorally guides the reader through the importance of the public profession of faith. Bavinck's careful treatment includes explorations of the unifying power of a common (ecumenical) confession of faith, the blessing of the diversity of believers, and reasonable instruction for those facing persecution for publicly identifying with Christ. Theological, practical, straightforward, and devotional, The Sacrifice of Praise gives readers a fresh appre...

About the BookThe APA writing style, although well known for the clarity and precision it gives to writers could be really demanding with it standard, thereby making writing an excruciating task for both seasoned and initiates writers. The APA 7th edition has been concisely covered and simplified in this book – Concise Manual For APA 7th Edition, with step by step process on formatting, citing and referencing your paper, as well as other essential element t...

BIOGRAPHY OF ROSALYNN CARTER, THE FIRST LADY WHO BROKE BARRIERS: A LIFE OF PURPOSE AND COMPASSION FROM BIRTH TO DEATHEmbrace Rosalynn Carter's incredible life, a woman who defied expectations and ascended to become an emblem of compassion, perseverance, and unshakable commitment to making the world a better place.Rosalynn Carter's life is a tribute to the strength of the human spirit to overcome hardship and make an indelible impact on the world, from her modest origins in ...

With the ascension of relativism and the denial of absolutes and objectivity in everyday life, progressives and socialists have redefined the word 'tolerance' to mean the blanket acceptance of anything no matter how unpalatable or absent of truth. Those who challenge this fraud of tolerance, who invoke factual data, display reason, or critical thinking are mocked and humiliated into silence.  In his new book, 'Conservative Essays for the Modern Era,' Gregory Parker explores se...

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges makes a forceful case that liberal institutions have failed Americans by ceding power to self-serving and elitist corporations**“Uncompromising. . . . Hedges indicts the press, the Church, the arts, labor unions, universities, and the Democratic Party for failing to protect the middle and lower classes.” —**The New YorkerHistory has shown time and time again that when the liberal class...

There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a downloadable walking tour is ready to explore when you are.Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides pictures to help out when those pesky street addresses are missing. Every tour also includes a quick primer o...

The marvelous story of the Flatiron: the instantly recognizable building that signaled the start of a new era in New York history.Critics hated it. The public feared it would topple over. Passersby were knocked down by the winds. But even before it was completed, the Flatiron Building had become an unforgettable part of New York City.The Flatiron Building was built by the Chicago-based Fuller Company--a group founded by George Fuller, "the father of ...