Here is an expanded; edited and updated edition of Finneys Views of Sanctification first published in 1840. This new volume includes Finneys Letters on Sanctification which appeared in the Oberlin Evangelist; and also includes articles by two professors who worked with Finney at Aberlin College; James H. Fairchild and Henry Kowles.Principles of Sanctification presents Finneys understanding of what it means to live in proper relationship with the Trinity. The Bethany House book edited by Timothy Smith entitled The Promise of the Spirit includes Finneys sermons on sanctification published prior to 1840; this volume contains messages on the subject which were published during 1840.This book will help the reader to a clearer understanding of the doctrine of sanctification and to Finneys theology.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like owls!By Benny BoboI admit my personal bias had me on the owls side before I ever read the first page. An owl lived in the oak tree outside my bedroom window when I was a kid. I have a cheesy owl coffee mug. I like owls as much as the "I like turtles" kid likes; well; turtles. Regardless; this volume from Reaktion (one of about thirty on different animals as diverse as fleas and sharks) traces not only the evolutionary trajectory of the owl; but its relationship with humankind from Owlies first appearance in cave paintings. The author does an impressive job of contextualizing the mythological; literary; cultural; and artistic significance of the owl as well as noting a few of the more odd species and their behavior. Gorgeous photographs are scattered throughout the text as well. The only criticism I have is the author sometimes discusses a given work of art where Owlie makes more than a cameo; such as a painting or etching; but did not include an accompanying photograph. It was noteworthy enough that I began to wonder why Morris included some photographs and not others. Overall; this is a minor blip in a work I otherwise highly recommend.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Perfect book for owl enthusiastBy C. BarryThis is a great book! It truly delivers the information in an exciting format. I got this book as a gift for a friend who (no pun intended) really likes owls. She already has so many owl books; i really wasnt sure what to get. This one sounded good from the description so i went for it. -I couldnt have chosen a better book! This book is overflowing with interesting information. Lots of pictures; and lots of easily-digestible facts. I thought my friend already knew a lot about owls; now shes always telling me new facts she learned from "the owl book". If you like owls; or are looking for a gift for an owl lover; Get This Book!6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. This survey lacks depthBy Mr. BIf you; like me; are intrigued by owls and want to know more about them; if you think you like owls; but dont know much about them; if you are a bird lover; including but not limited to; owls--whatever your level of interest---you may want to look further; as this book is bound to disappoint. One can easily imagine why Desmond Morris was asked by the editors of the Reaktion Book series (each book dealing with a different animal or insect) to write about owls. After all; back in 1967 Mr. Morris achieved fame with "The Naked Ape" (which I read and enjoyed 30 years ago). Now 72 years old; Mr. Morris; a British zoologist and ethnologist; appears to have published extensively on animals and their behavior since his breakthrough publication. Unfortunately; one can also just as easily get the impression that Mr. Morris waited until the last moment before the submission deadline for his manuscript; and then; in a panic; Googled "owls" to gather various and sundry facts which he quickly cobbled together with no real unifying theme or approach. The result is a superficial survey; a pastiche that is neither particularly informative nor interesting. For example; we learn that certain cultures revered the owl (Greece); while others did not (Rome); certain Indian tribes appreciate the owl (Pawnee); others fear it (Hopi); some harbor both feelings (Aborigines). These facile descriptions go on for pages (the Index; which is quite brief; nevertheless lists 30 different Native American tribes; each of which merits a sentence or two on their view of owls). In fact the only kernel of useful information this reviewer picked up dealt with the myth of the owls as "wise" and possessed of superior intelligence. Morris points out (based no doubt on his evolutionary background) that many other types of birds (such as the crow) have to live much more opportunistically; by their wits; since they have developed no special survival techniques. As a result; they are much more intelligent than the owl; which has evolved such highly specialized sense organs and physical attributes (soft feathers) that it simply doesnt face the same survival challenges as the generalist does. Beyond that; Mr. Morris could have done us all a favor by reducing the book to its pictures (which are quite good); leaving out his shallow text. At least for North American residents; a far more informative work is "Owls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior." Bottom line: save your money and time for a better book than this; you wont regret it.