Spells, Sorcerers and Spirits: Magic and the Occult in the Bible by Kirsten Birk

Description: Spells, Sorcerers and Spirits by Kirsten Birkett This book unpacks the background and explores the implications of the biblical teaching about the supernatural. There is a supernatural world, and it contains more than just God in Trinity; but Christians should not be afraid of it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Cultures, for as long as we have had history, have had some sense of magic. This book contends that some of it, at least, is real; it describes what that is, and why the Bible is so negative about it. However, to say magic is real in our contemporary culture could be very misleading. In fact, wrong. For what our culture thinks of as magic - as vague and diffuse as that is - is likely to be very different from what was practised in the Ancient Near East (the things that modern English translations of the Old Testament call, for instance, sorcery or witchcraft) or in the Greco-Roman world (what the New Testament calls magic). It also may be very different from what is called magic or witchcraft in animistic or ancestor-worshipping cultures today. This book unpacks the background and explores the implications of the biblical teaching about the supernatural. There is a supernatural world, and it contains more than just God in Trinity; but Christians should not be afraid of it.Kirsten Birkett is a theological writer and author of numerous books and articles. She previously lectured at Oak Hill Theological College in pastoral care, church history, philosophy and ethics. Kirsten has been a Research Fellow with the Latimer Trust, and Associate Minister of an Anglican parish in London. She is the author of several books, including The Essence of Darwinism (Matthias Media, 2001), The Essence of Feminism (Matthias Media, 2003), and Living Without Fear (2022). She lives in the north of England. Author Biography Kirsten Birkett is a theological writer and author of numerous books and articles. She previously lectured at Oak Hill Theological College in pastoral care, church history, philosophy and ethics. Kirsten has been a Research Fellow with the Latimer Trust, and Associate Minister of an Anglican parish in London. She is the author of several books, including The Essence of Darwinism (Matthias Media, 2001), The Essence of Feminism (Matthias Media, 2003), and Living Without Fear (2022). She lives in the north of England. Review "The topic of the occult is difcult, but this recent book by Kirsten Birkett, is one of the most helpful and biblical accounts I have read on the subject." Evangelicals Now Long Description Cultures, for as long as we have had history, have had some sense of magic. This book contends that some of it, at least, is real; it describes what that is, and why the Bible is so negative about it. However, to say magic is real in our contemporary culture could be very misleading. In fact, wrong. For what our culture thinks of as magic - as vague and diffuse as that is - is likely to be very different from what was practised in the Ancient Near East (the things that modern English translations of the Old Testament call, for instance, sorcery or witchcraft) or in the Greco-Roman world (what the New Testament calls magic). It also may be very different from what is called magic or witchcraft in animistic or ancestor-worshipping cultures today. This book unpacks the background and explores the implications of the biblical teaching about the supernatural. There is a supernatural world, and it contains more than just God in Trinity; but Christians should not be afraid of it. Kirsty Birkett is Latimer Research Fellow at Oak Hill College, where she is responsible for Learning Architecture and Educational Development, and teaches Ethics, Philosophy and Church History. Her many publications cover the whole area of relationships between science and religion. She has also written on psychology, feminism and the family for both a popular and academic audience. Details ISBN1906327351 Author Kirsten Birkett Short Title SPELLS SORCERERS & SPIRITS Pages 112 Language English ISBN-10 1906327351 ISBN-13 9781906327354 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2015 Imprint Latimer Trust Subtitle Magic and the Occult in the Bible Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white DEWEY 203 Publication Date 2015-08-01 UK Release Date 2015-08-01 Publisher Latimer Trust Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95015499;

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