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Exploring the essence of religion, this work delves into its role as a fundamental aspect of human experience that shapes civilizations. It defines religion through four key components: Creed (belief systems), Code (ethical guidelines), Cult (ritual practices), and Community-Structure (social relationships among followers). The book also addresses the concept of the Transcendent, which transcends ordinary reality. Additionally, it reflects on the emerging Age of Global Dialogue, signifying a transformative shift in human consciousness and understanding of life.

Here is a comprehensive, one-volume commentary on what the Bible really says about women. In this well-documented topical review, every positive biblical reference about women is quoted in full, set in context, and provided with a brief exposition. Over 350 specific topics are examined.

Based on four decades of research, Jesus Was a Feminist presents the case that Jesus treated women equally with men, breaking custom to involve them in his work. Renowned scholar & liberal Catholic Leonard Swidler examines all gospel texts involving women, asserts that women were involved in the writing of two gospels, & outlines the importance of women in Jesus' ministry & the creation & development of the early church. He shows how Jesus was a feminist & why modern Christians should be too. I Yeshua & women: an overviewPrologue: Women in the ancient worldYeshua, a feminist, androgynous, an integrated humanWomen in Yeshua's languageWomen in Yeshua's teachingWomen in the life of YeshuaII The Gospels critically analyzedThe attitude toward women reflected by the Gospel writers & their sourcesConclusionsIII Early Christians' views of womenSummary analysis of the appendixes of the New Testament outside of the Gospels & early Church writingsAppendix I The New Testament other than the GospelsAppendix II Ambivalent elements in Christian traditionAppendix III Christian tradition's negative elements

When I started down the path of Dialogue over sixty yers ago, it was little used, especially in the religious sphere. It received a huge boost at the Catholic Second Vatican Council (1962-65), and then again, in the 1970s, when I and others began to reflect on Dialogue's deeper implications. After the 1989 sudden end of the Cold War, it became so popular that we created the term Deep-Dialogue to indicate that we were talking about this largely new, transformative, whole new way of thinking. I also began to realize that Deep-Dialogue was only "one side of the coin" of our humanity and the "other side" was Critical-Thinking. Of course, our "humanity" could not be fully described as only thinking and talking, but needed to include "Emotional-Intelligence," and action-"Competitive-Cooperation," and finally "Spiritual"-Akido.

Welcome back to Book 2 in the Letters to Will Series! Now that Len gave us the opportunity to listen in, these questions all seem so much clearer. In this second letter, Len explores the meaning of "right" and "wrong." Even deeper, he tries to sort out what we mean when we say something is "good" or "bad"-not an easy question!

Jesus, a Christian Man of Action? Maybe yes? Maybe no? Who was he really?Jesus was a Jewish Rabbi, a teacher of the Jewish faith. He was respected for his knowledge of the Torah. Many people forget or choose to forget that he was a man of action, not a man of writing or of letters.Opa continues to explore these very important questions, assisting Will as she discovers the real story behind Jesus, girls, and Rabbis. Will continues to explore this often misunderstood question...helping her discover the real story behind Jesus...his relationship to Rabbis, the sacred books, and women. Professor Leonard Swidler, author of more than 100 books has explored important questions with many other professors across the world. Now, with his 15-year old granddaughter, Will, he explores deep human issues with thoughts and words from an experienced grandpa to his open-eyed, open-hearted granddaughter.Professor Swidler is a global theologian who has pioneered and contributed to the field of interfaith dialogue for more than 50 years. He is a professor religion at Temple University since 1966 and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ecumenical Studies and the founder of the Dialogue Institute. His proposed interfaith dialogue, The Dialogue Decalogue, has been translated into numerous languages and is described as the most convincing theoretical basis for conducting dialogue.

Exploring the evolving landscape of belief, the author reflects on how modern thought challenges traditional absolutes held by Christians and other religious groups. In recognizing diverse worldviews, he advocates for developing a common language, termed Ecumenical Esperanto, to foster appreciation and enrichment among different faiths without undermining their unique traditions. This approach encourages a renewed dialogue about religious beliefs, promoting understanding and collaboration in a pluralistic society.

Drawing on over fifty years of experience, Leonard Swidler presents a comprehensive exploration of dialogue in this invaluable volume. As the founder of the Dialogue Institute, he shares his theories and practical tools for fostering interreligious, intercultural, and international communication. The book encapsulates his extensive research and insights, making it a vital resource for understanding and enhancing dialogue across diverse contexts.