Winner of the 21st International Book of the Year Prize in Iran This book investigates the convergence of philosophy, scriptural exegesis, and mysticism in the thought of the celebrated Islamic philosopher Mullā Ṣadrā (d. 1050/1640). Through a careful presentation of the theoretical and practical dimensions of Ṣadrā's Qur'ānic hermeneutics, Mohammed Rustom highlights the manner in which Ṣadrā offers a penetrating metaphysical commentary upon the Fātiḥa, the chapter of the Qur'ān that occupies central importance in Muslim daily life. Engaging such medieval intellectual giants as Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī (d. 606/1210) and Ibn 'Arabī (d. 638/1240) on the one hand, and the wider disciplines of philosophy, theology, Sufism, and Qur'ānic exegesis on the other, Ṣadrā's commentary upon the Fātiḥa provides him with the opportunity to modify and recast many of his philosophical positions within a scripture-based framework. He thereby reveals himself to be a profound religious thinker who, among other things, argues for the salvation of all human beings in the afterlife.

Augustine of Hippo popularized his Romanized version of theology in the fifth century, presenting an eternal dualism, in which Satan finally wins the majority of souls, and God's original purpose in creation is either frustrated, or according to some, included eternal misery for the majority. According to this belief, although God loved the world and sent His Son to save the world, only a few of those whom Jesus came to save will ultimately be eternally saved and restored. THE TRIUMPH OF MERCY challenges the biblical and historical validity of this dogma which has persisted in Christianity even to this day, over four hundred years after the Reformation began, awakening God's people and bringing us out of the Dark Ages, which lasted over a thousand years, from Augustine to Martin Luther. As we will see, Augustine himself recognized that even to his day, and in spite of his growing influence, many respected Church Fathers still held forth the hope of the final reconciliation of all, and he himself confessed that their hope was not mere sentimentalism, but rather was based upon their understanding of the Scriptures. In these pages, these scriptural arguments, which were held by the early Church Fathers, are examined and compared with the present day traditional view, held by most. Many assume that the interpretation they already hold, which was handed down to them, is the biblical interpretation, and few are willing to reexamine the Scriptures, as did the Bereans upon hearing Paul, considering the possibility that they are missing something important and life-changing. This book is a challenge to the reader to reexamine the biblical foundation of their beliefs concerning God's overall purpose for the ages. It is a challenge to reexamine His purpose in creation and in the reader's own existence.

Beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death.

We have wanted the world to become Christian without the church becoming Christlike. Yet, what happens when believers repent of judging, self-righteousness and worldliness? As the love of Jesus Christ rises within us, even in the midst of great darkness, God promises "nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising" (Isaiah 60:3). Francis Frangipane proclaims the triumph of mercy over judgment, prayer over criticism, and faith over fear. Don't doubt! All things are still possible for those who believe. If your vision is to be like Jesus, and you are concerned about the direction of your nation, you'll be moved by this living message of grace and truth. Let it empower both you and your country toward the destiny of God.

I would like to commend Fr Kevin Anigbo, mdm for this wonderful book titled The Triumph of Mercy. In this work, Fr Kevin has taken the pains to explore the concept of mercy in the Old Testament and in the New Testament coming down to the way mercy is understood today...God is all tenderness and full of compassion, slow to anger abounding in love! If we have received his mercy, let us share it. This, I believe is what Fr Kevin has invited us to do through his beautiful work. I recommend his book to all knowing that it will do anyone who reads it a lot of good.

In the fifteenth-century kingdom of Brittany, seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where she learns that the god of Death has blessed her with dangerous gifts--and a violent destiny.

New York Times Bestseller Spring 2013 Kids' Indie Next List Sybella's duty as Death's assassin in 15th-century France forces her return home to the personal hell that she had finally escaped. Love and romance, history and magic, vengeance and salvation converge in this thrilling sequel to Grave Mercy. Sybella arrives at the convent’s doorstep half mad with grief and despair. Those that serve Death are only too happy to offer her refuge—but at a price. The convent views Sybella, naturally skilled in the arts of both death and seduction, as one of their most dangerous weapons. But those assassin's skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to a life that nearly drove her mad. And while Sybella is a weapon of justice wrought by the god of Death himself, He must give her a reason to live. When she discovers an unexpected ally imprisoned in the dungeons, will a daughter of Death find something other than vengeance to live for?