Bøker av Robert Paterson

Explore the life of Professor James Syme, a prominent figure in the medical community in Edinburgh in the 19th century. This fascinating biography provides a detailed look not only at Syme's life, but also at the medical community in Scotland during this time period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Seven sessions on Christian unity based around a Covenant for Mission.Each of the seven units is constructed in such a way as to enable it to be adapted to the context in which it is used. The sessions differ from one another in detail but the overall pattern is a statement of the theme and a prayer; a Bible reading or readings, followed by notes for a sermon or a study group introduction; discussion starters and suggestions for prayer. The Appendix consists of a selection of ideas or quotations relevant to each chapter.The sessions may be used ecumenically, or by individual congregations or groups of churches.

A book with a vital message about Christian discipleship, provoking its readers to think about the revolutionary demands and consequences of being one of Jesus' apprentices. The author questions assumptions and challenges dumbed-down theology and practice. Refreshing, helpful and challenging by turn, the style is clear and readable. The book is packed with a lifetime of vision, passion, experience and wisdom. It challenges the reader to nurture disciples, not merely to make converts, and it's packed with thoughtful and in-depth studies of selected Bible passages, enlightened by a wide range of literature.Throughout is the plea for disciples to be learning about their faith as the first disciples did from Jesus, and being enabled to live it in their own spheres and communities rather than being sucked into endless activities that keep religious institutions going. It's a book for a moment in history when the future of the Church lies in the quality of life demonstrated by Christ's disciples.