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    Still Waters Run Deep

    Located within practical theology and theological anthropology, the diversity of perspectives on dementia presented in this book offer deep insights into what it means to be a human being, to…

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    Wayfaring

    Warren Kinghorn

    "An exploration of mental health care from a Christian perspective"--

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    Keeping Faith

    Stephen Judd, John Swinton, Kara Martin

    In Keeping Faith, the authors have combined their global experience in practical theology, running businesses and charities, and integrating faith and work to outline the key components of organisational faithfulness.

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    A momentous question, the respective attitudes of labor and capital

    John Swinton

    A momentous question, the respective attitudes of labor and capital is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic…

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    Deliver Us from Evil

    John Swinton

    What do we mean when we call something or someone evil? The word "evil" tends to conjure up images of demons, devils, and horrifying crimes, things that you and I…

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    A Model Factory in a Model City

    John Swinton

    This book is a study of the Waltham Watch Factory, which was a model of industrial efficiency and social progress during the late 19th century. It explores the factory's management…

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    Queries Relating to the Proposed Plan for Altering the Entails in Scotland. In a Letter to —-

    John Swinton

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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    A Model Factory in a Model City

    John Swinton

    This book is a study of the Waltham Watch Factory, which was a model of industrial efficiency and social progress during the late 19th century. It explores the factory's management…

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    My Theology: Walking with Jesus in Strange Places

    John Swinton

    John Swinton describes his place of formation walking alongside people living with intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges and dementia, and how it has gifted him with the opportunity to ask…

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    Demenita: Living in the Memories of God

    John Swinton

    Dementia is one of the most feared diseases in Western society today. Some have even gone so far as to suggest euthanasia as a solution to the perceived indignity of…

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    A Momentous Question

    John Swinton

    Originally published in 1884, this collection of essays and articles provides a snapshot of the great labor-capital debate that raged during the late 19th century. Contributors include representatives from both…

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    Spirituality and Mental Health Care: Rediscovering a ‘Forgotten’ Dimension

    John Swinton

    In this thoughtful book, Swinton explores the connections between mental health or illness and spirituality and draws on these to provide practical guidance for people working in mental health. He…

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    A Model Factory in a Model City: A Social Study [of the Waltham Watch Factory

    John Swinton

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    A Momentous Question: The Respective Attitudes of Labor and Capital: Articles Specially Contributed by Prominent and Well Known Representatives

    John Swinton

    This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have…

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    Resurrecting the Person: Friendship and Care of People with Mental Health Problems

    John Swinton

    In Resurrecting the Person, John Swinton argues that while mental illnesses are often biological and genetic in origin, the real handicap experienced by individuals is imposed by the types of…

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    Becoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness, and Gentle Discipleship

    John Swinton

    Crafts a theology of time that draws us toward a perspective wherein time is a gift and a calling. Time is not a commodity nor is time to be mastered…

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    Raging with Compassion: Pastoral Responses to the Problem of Evil

    John Swinton

    Offers a look at theodicy (the vindication of God’s goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil). This title argues for a practical theodicy, one embodied in…

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    Critical Reflections on Stanley Hauerwas’ Theology of Disability: Disabling Society, Enabling Theology

    John Swinton

    The influential essays of ethicist and theologian Hauerwas on the theology of disability, with critical responses by experts and theologians.

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    Critical Reflections on Stanley Hauerwas’ Theology of Disability: Disabling Society, Enabling Theology

    John Swinton

    The influential essays of ethicist and theologian Hauerwas on the theology of disability, with critical responses by experts and theologians.

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    Raging with Compassion: Pastoral Responses to the Problem of Evil

    John Swinton

    Enhanced by case studies from current events and by Swinton’s own experience as a pastor and mental health nurse, Raging with Compassion seeks to inspire fresh Christian responses and modes…

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    Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges

    John Swinton

    By listening carefully to the lived experiences of people with severe mental health problems, Finding Jesus in the Storm will open up new understandings and perspectives that challenge current assumptions…

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    Dementia: Living in the Memories of God

    John Swinton

    Offering compassionate and carefully considered theological and pastoral responses to dementia and forgetfulness, John Swinton redefines dementia in light of the transformative counter story that is the gospel.

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    Walking with Jesus in Strange Places

    John Swinton

    John Swinton’s place of formation walking alongside people living with intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, and dementia has gifted him the opportunity to ask questions that emerge from those who…

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    Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges

    John Swinton

    Practical theology for Christians affected by mental health challenges –

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    Becoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness, and Gentle Discipleship

    John Swinton

    Crafts a theology of time that draws us toward a perspective wherein time is a gift and a calling. Time is not a commodity nor is time to be mastered…

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    Becoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness, and Gentle Discipleship

    John Swinton

    Crafts a theology of time that draws us toward a perspective wherein time is a gift and a calling. Time is not a commodity nor is time to be mastered…

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    Deliver Us from Evil

    John Swinton

    What do we mean when we call something or someone evil? The word "evil" tends to conjure up images of demons, devils, and horrifying crimes, things that you and I…

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    A Proposal For Uniformity Of Weights And Measures In Scotland, By Execution Of The Laws Now In Force

    This long-forgotten pamphlet from the early nineteenth century offers a detailed plan for unifying Scotland's diverse systems of measurement. Authored by Lord John Swinton Swinton, a member of the Scottish…

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    A Proposal For Uniformity Of Weights And Measures In Scotland, By Execution Of The Laws Now In Force

    This long-forgotten pamphlet from the early nineteenth century offers a detailed plan for unifying Scotland's diverse systems of measurement. Authored by Lord John Swinton Swinton, a member of the Scottish…

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    Career and Conversation of John Swinton, Journalist, Orator, Economist

    Robert 1835-1910 Waters

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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    Career and Conversation of John Swinton, Journalist, Orator, Economist

    Robert Waters

    This book provides a biographical account of the life and work of John Swinton, a Scottish-born American journalist, editor, and social reformer in the late 19th century. It analyzes his…

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    Striking for life labor’s side of the labor question

    John Swinton (University of Aberdeen UK)

    Striking for life labor’s side of the labor question the right of the workingman to a fair living This book, Striking for life labor’s side of the labor question…

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    The Aeroplane Handbook

    Arthur John Swinton

    First published in 1917, this handbook offers a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, and operation of early aircraft. Written by an experienced aviator and military officer, the book covers…

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    God’s Not Forgotten Me: Experiencing Faith in Dementia

    'Tricia Williams

    What happens to faith if you get dementia? Does the real you disappear? Does your relationship with God evaporate as neurons begin to disconnect? Will you forget God? Here, the…

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    God’s Not Forgotten Me: Experiencing Faith in Dementia

    'Tricia Williams

    What happens to faith if you get dementia? Does the real you disappear? Does your relationship with God evaporate as neurons begin to disconnect? Will you forget God? Here, the…

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    Kinship in the Household of God

    Cynthia Tam

    Revision of author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Aberdeen, 2019.

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    Cynthia Tam

    Revision of author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Aberdeen, 2019.

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    A Graceful Embrace: Theological Reflections on Adopting Children

    This book significantly deepens the contemporary discussion of the theology and practice of adopting children. Both interdisciplinary and international, the volume offers a unique and uniquely insightful vision of Christian…

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    In the Fellowship of His Suffering: A Theological Interpretation of Mental Illness–A Focus on  Schizophrenia

    Elahe Hessamfar

    Revision of the author’s thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Aberdeen, 2013.

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    Spiritual Caregiving as Secular Sacrament: A Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers

    Ray Anderson

    The author explores spirituality in the context of the individual and of society, and discusses how those practicing pastoral or health care can deal with the issues raised outside of…

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    Toward a Theology of Psychological Disorder

    Marcia Webb

    How do Christians in the twenty-first century understand psychological disorders? What does Scripture have to teach us about these conditions? Marcia Webb examines attitudes about psychological disorder in the church…

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    Practical Theology and Qualitative Research - second edition

    John Swinton,Harriet Mowat

    Practical Theology and Qualitative Research examines methodologies of the social sciences and questions how they can enable the task of theological reflection. Practical theology is a growing discipline in its…

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    Toward a Theology of Psychological Disorder

    Marcia Webb

    How do Christians in the twenty-first century understand psychological disorders? What does Scripture have to teach us about these conditions? Marcia Webb examines attitudes about psychological disorder in the church…

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    Disability in the Christian Tradition: A Reader

    For two millennia Christians have thought about what human impairment is and how faith communities and society should respond to people with perceived impairments. But never has one volume collected…

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    In the Fellowship of His Suffering: A Theological Interpretation of Mental Illness–A Focus on  Schizophrenia

    Elahe Hessamfar

    Revision of the author’s thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Aberdeen, 2013.

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    Still Waters Run Deep

    Located within practical theology and theological anthropology, the diversity of perspectives on dementia presented in this book offer deep insights into what it means to be a human being, to…

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