Anyone who knows anything of Korean music probably knows something of Hwang Byungki. As a composer, performer, scholar, and administrator, Hwang has had an exceptional influence on the world of Korean traditional music for over half a century. During that time, Western-style music (both classical and popular) has become the main form of musical expression for most Koreans, while traditional music has taken on a special role as a powerful emblem of national identity. Through analysis of Hwang's life and works, this book addresses the broader question of traditional music's place in a rapidly...
Anyone who knows anything of Korean music probably knows something of Hwang Byungki. As a composer, performer, scholar, and administrator, Hwang has h...
So you are sitting there on the pub quiz team, and they announce a round on the Bible. How well would you fare? This book is for those who would like to get to know the Bible better - and not just for the sake of pub quizzes. Why should we study the Bible? Jesus said at the end of the Sermon on the Mount that anyone who hears his words and obeys them has foundations in life - like a house built on a rock; but anyone who hears them and doesn't put them into practice is like a house built on sand. We need foundations in life - especially when things like health, job and relationships go wrong....
So you are sitting there on the pub quiz team, and they announce a round on the Bible. How well would you fare? This book is for those who would like ...
Is faith in the resurrection as fanciful as belief in aliens? Is the game up for the Church? Is the Trinity even remotely relevant? Has science now effectively replaced the Bible? Does prayer even work? Is divine guidance about tuning in to some mystery voice? Is old age some ghastly joke? What happens to us after we die? How can we go on believing in God when God doesn't seem to believe in us?
This book, with 40 short chapters, each followed by suggested Bible readings and discussion questions, is for individuals or groups. It is written for Christians whose confidence in...
Is faith in the resurrection as fanciful as belief in aliens? Is the game up for the Church? Is the Trinity even remotely relevant? Has science now...