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Der Bonner Reformationshistoriker Karl-Heinz zur Muhlen widmet sich in den hier versammelten Beitragen Martin Luther und der Reformation.

Traces the development of the Christian religion, theology, way of life and churches back to the form of life and culture of the ancient world. This book is based on the theory of pragmatic philosophy that the cultural environment is the primary aspect upon which convictions and interpretations of the world evolve.

Features a number of renowned exegets who converse about archaeology and literature thus reaching at a more adequate understanding of the New Testament.

Traces the diversity of ancient self-interpretations, but avoids a hasty identification with modern conceptions which may give an impetus to our own understanding of ourselves.

A commentary on Philemon that offers an approach to Paul's shortest letter. At first sight the letter deals with an unimportant incident, a conflict between a slave and his master and Paul's mediation. Taking a closer look, it proves that it is a masterpiece of Christian ethics.

Provides information on how to treat addictive disorders therapeutically.

Features a commentary on 1 Corinthians that takes into account research from the German-speaking and also from the English-speaking world. This title locates the Corinthian issues in the context of the Greco-Roman religion and outlines Paul's theological answers against their Jewish-Hellenistic and apocalyptic background.

An interdisciplinary essay that shows that emotions are the driving force and organizer in various micro- and macro social events.

The human brain is much more flexible than hitherto thought. The way brain cells are used strongly influences how neurons connect with each other. Since little boys and later adult representatives of the male sex take an interest in things so different from their female counterparts, it is obvious that male brains must develop differently.

German description: Ein Buch zum Schreiben, Phantasieren und Wundern. Die 130 Schreibubungen lassen sich in der Schule ebenso gut durchfuhren wie zu Hause, in lustigen wie in schwierigen Situationen, gemeinsam oder allein.

German description: Bildung - das ist der Gang meines Lebens, meiner personlichen Biographie, das, was ich aus meinem Leben gemacht habe und was mein Leben aus mir gemacht hat. Individuelle Schlusselerlebnisse wie Liebeserfahrung, Krankheit, Scheitern, Todesnahe sind dabei pragend.

Erwin Wexberg, disciple of Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler and Emil Redlich, played a pivotal role in the cultural tradition of the 20th century. His entire life he held Freud's work in high regard. This title includes pictures and letters that illustrate Wexberg's impressive life.