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Opening Up the Scriptures: Joseph Ratzinger and the Foundations of Biblical Interpretation
Par Carlos Granados Jr Jose Granados Luis Sanchez-navarro. 2008
Opening Up the Scriptures was written by a group of eminent Catholics, including Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger -- now Pope Benedict XVI.…
In these erudite essays the authors contend that historical-critical interpretation of Scripture has long since run its course in both Protestant and Catholic exegesis. Instead, they argue, the future of interpretation lies in accepting that the Bible is not just a collection of historical documents but also a record of revelation conceived in faith. By this token, true exegesis involves the faith and humility of the exegete.Contributors:Paul BeauchampBruna CostacurtaIgnace de la PotterieJoseph Cardinal RatzingerKlemens StockAlbert Cardinal VanhoyeNational Book Award Finalist: A study of national myths, lore, and identity that &“will interest all those concerned with American…
cultural history&” (American Political Science Review).Winner of the American Historical Association&’s Albert J. Beveridge Award for Best Book in American History In Regeneration Through Violence, the first of his trilogy on the mythology of the American West, historian and cultural critic Richard Slotkin demonstrates how the attitudes and traditions that shape American culture evolved from the social and psychological anxieties of European settlers struggling in a strange new world to claim the land and displace Native Americans. Using the popular literature of the seventeenth, eighteenth, and early nineteenth centuries—including captivity narratives, the Daniel Boone tales, and the writings of Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Melville—Slotkin traces the full development of this myth. &“Deserves the careful attention of everyone concerned with the history of American culture or literature. &”—Comparative Literature &“Slotkin&’s large aim is to understand what kind of national myths emerged from the American frontier experience. . . . [He] discusses at length the newcomers&’ search for an understanding of their first years in the New World [and] emphasizes the myths that arose from the experiences of whites with Indians and with the land.&” —Western American LiteratureLet My Nation Begin
Par Yosef Deutsch. 2023
A three-year-old boy, hiding from those who wish to kill him, looks up at the sky and discovers the Master…
of the Universe. His belief stands alone against the entire pagan world. As progenitor of the Jewish people, he will save all of humanity. Avraham Avinu’s life is an amazing story of trial and tribulation, of triumph against overwhelming odds. It combines the epitome of loving kindness with perfect faith and unwavering obedience to Hashem. Avraham’s strength in overcoming every ordeal was indelibly transmitted into the very being of his descendants ― the Jewish nation. Let My Nation Begin fills in the details, based on Talmudic and Midrashic sources and works of Rishonim and Acharonim throughout the millennia. His tenth volume in the Let My Nation series, Rabbi Yosef Deutsch enthralls with his trademark drama, humor, and attention to facts. Nimrod’s fiery furnace, the war against the Alliance of the Four Kings, the Akeidah ― read about Avraham’s ten tests as if you were there, and learn the secret of our nation’s great beginning.Immediacy: Or, The Style of Too Late Capitalism
Par Anna Kornbluh. 2023
Why speed, flow, and direct expression now dominate cultural styleContemporary cultural style boosts transparency and instantaneity. These are values absorbed…
from our current economic conditions of "disintermediation": cutting out the middleman. Like Uber, but for art. Immediacy names this style to make sense of what we lose when the contradictions of twenty-first-century capitalism demand that aesthetics negate mediation. Surging realness as an aesthetic program synchs with the economic imperative to intensify circulation when production stagnates. "Flow" is the ultimate twenty-first-century buzzword, but speedy circulation grinds art down to the nub. And the bad news is that political turmoil and social challenges require more mediation. Collective will, inspiring ideas, and deliberate construction are the only way out, but our dominant style forgoes them. Considering original streaming TV, popular literature, artworld trends, and academic theories, Immediacy explains the recent obsession with immersion and today&’s intolerance of representation, and points to alternative forms in photography, TV, novels, and constructive theory that prioritize distance, impersonality, and big ideas instead.Wisdom from the Witch of Endor: Four Rules for Living
Par Tikva Frymer-Kensky. 2024
Four simple rules, amazing results—how wisdom from an overlooked biblical hero can change your life! Tikva Frymer-Kensky shows readers…
how a seemingly minor story in the first book of Samuel can teach them key lessons to dramatically improve their lives. Saul, abandoned by God, approaches a medium in the village of Endor to call up the spirit of Samuel. Though Saul had outlawed her craft, she helped him when he promised her safety. And after Samuel prophesied Saul&’s death, she showed the shaken king hospitality. Determination. Excellence. Caution. Benevolence. Four qualities of the &“witch&” of Endor will bring you success, even when the whole world stands against you. Are you ready to follow your dreams? To succeed when others tell you to give up? Embrace the wisdom of a little-known hero from the Bible—and see how it leads you to the life you were meant to live.Science Fiction Theatre (TV Milestones Series)
Par J. P. Telotte. 2024
In the wake of the juvenile space operas of the early 1950s, a groundbreaking series debuted and paved the way…
for one of viewers’ favorite genres today: adult-oriented science fiction. Science Fiction Theatre aired with a fresh anthology-style narrative from the vision of veteran producer Ivan Tors and with compelling narration by Truman Bradley. Created by industry-leading syndicator Ziv Television Programs, the show pioneered a scientifically based approach to aliens, telepathy, and the mysteries of the universe that provided a model for Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone (1959–64) and a myriad of acclaimed programs that followed, including The Outer Limits (1963–65), The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985–92),and Black Mirror (2011–present). This book contextualizes Science Fiction Theatre within the budding American television industry of the 1950s, as powerful networks and independent producers and syndicators vied to create and distribute programming to an audience eager to embrace this new, free medium. Including a complete videography of this historically neglected series, author J. P. Telotte illuminates Science Fiction Theatre as a touchstone for understanding the development of science fiction media and the dynamic nature of early television broadcasting.Death to Beauty: The Transformative History of Botox
Par Eugene M. Helveston. 2024
In the 1970s, Dr. Alan Scott sought to selectively weaken eye muscles to treat strabismus (when one or both eyes…
are misaligned) without surgery. After failed attempts with other agents, Scott developed a method to stabilize the bacteria that causes botulism, culminating in a drug that eventually became known as Botox. In Death to Beauty, Eugene M. Helveston, MD, follows the unlikely story of botulism's 1817 discovery in contaminated German sausages, to its use in military and research facilities, to Scott, an ophthalmologist who aimed to safely use the drug in humans. Scott struggled alone as an unknown in the pharmaceutical industry, searching for clinical trial financing and FDA approval, which he achieved at a fraction of the billions big pharma usually spends to bring a drug to market. Eventually, the company Allergan bought him out, capitalizing on the possibilities for cosmetic uses. Scott's formula was renamed "Botox" and reached annual sales in the billions. After the sale, Scott received no further compensation from Botox sales and remained the same unassuming man.A fascinating walk through the intricate history of how the world's deadliest toxin starting as a treatment for crossed eyes became a routine tool for the cosmetic industry, Death to Beauty will make you rethink success, beauty, and deadly bacteria.NIV, Couples' Devotional Bible: Growing Together in Christ
Par Zondervan. 2024
Build a Biblical Foundation for Your MarriageWith devotions that reflect the joys and challenges that many couples face today, the…
bestselling NIV Couples' Devotional Bible is designed to help you build your relationship on the one foundation you can count on: God's Word. The devotions cover a variety of topics, including communication, careers, sex, money, fears, setting goals, step parenting, forgiveness, and more. By learning to openly discuss these topics through the lens of Scripture, you will become more aligned in your marriage as you grow together in Christ.This devotional Bible was developed in partnership with the team at Christianity Today International and features material from bestselling experts in relationships and marriage, so you can be confident that the devotions are relevant, trusted, and honest.Features:Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)260 weekday devotions52 weekend devotions with advice from bestselling writers, marriage therapists, and pastors, including Les and Leslie Parrott, Gary Thomas, John Townsend, Henry Cloud, and Gary SmalleyWeekend devotions include tips, helps, quizzes, activities, and a &“Let&’s Talk&” section that promotes application and interactionBook introductionsSubject indexList of contributorsGothic Nostalgia: The Uses of Toxic Memory in 21st Century Popular Culture (Palgrave Gothic)
Par Simon Bacon, Katarzyna Bronk-Bacon. 2024
This book is an original and innovative study of how Gothic nostalgia and toxic memory are used to underpin and…
promote the ongoing culture wars and populist politics in contemporary popular culture. The essays collected here cover topics from the spectral to the ecological, deep fakes to toxic ableism, Mary Poppins to John Wick to reveal how the use of an imaginary past to shape the present, creates truly Gothic times that we can never escape. These ‘hungry ghosts’ from the past find resonance with the Gothic which speaks equally of a past that often not only haunts the present but will not let it escape its grasp. This collection will look at the confluence between various kinds of toxic nostalgia and popular culture to suggest the ways in which contemporary populism has resurrected ideological monsters from the grave to gorge on the present and any possibility of change that the future might represent.Hosea, Joel, and Obadiah Through the Centuries (Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries)
Par Bradford A. Anderson. 2024
Hosea, Joel, and Obadiah Through the Centuries The first book devoted solely to the reception history of Hosea, Joel, and…
Obadiah How have readers through the centuries understood the prophet Hosea’s marriage to an unfaithful woman? Does the prophet Joel really speak about a locust invasion, or is he referring to invading armies? How should we understand the harsh rhetoric that Obadiah uses about Judah’s neighbor Edom? In Hosea, Joel, and Obadiah Through the Centuries, Bradford A. Anderson provides historical context for these prophetic texts and traditions while offering original insights into their interpretation, use, and impact. Chapter-by-chapter commentary examines the use of these texts in different religious communities, surveys various commentaries and interpretive traditions, and addresses the social and cultural employment of these prophetic works in literature, music, the visual arts, and more. Each prophetic text is introduced by a chapter containing a brief history of interpretation and discussion of key historical, literary issues, theological, thematic, and rhetorical issues, as well as the religious, social, and cultural reception of the prophet and the book. Throughout the text, recurring “conversation partners” high-light important and interesting trajectories in the afterlives of the prophetic books. Encompassing Christian, Jewish, and modern critical reception, Hosea, Joel, and Obadiah Through the Centuries is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students working on these prophetic works, and a must-have resource for scholars, clergy, and religious leaders interested in how the prophets have been employed over the millennia.The Prophets (Perennial Classics Ser.)
Par Abraham J. Heschel. 1962
The enduring masterpiece on the Old Testament prophets from the legendary twentieth-century Jewish theologian and author of the classics works…
Man Is Not Alone and God in Search of Man.“A brilliant study of the Hebrew prophets, one of the most penetrating works . . . [of] our time.”— Will HerbergWhen it was first published in 1962, The Prophets was hailed as a masterpiece. Since then, Heschel's classic work has stood the test of time. The Prophets provides a unique opportunity for readers of all faiths to gain a fresh perspective and deep knowledge of the Old Testament and Israel’s ancient prophetic movement. Heschel’s profound understanding of the prophets and detailed examinations of them, including Amos, Hosea, Isahiah, Micah, and Jeremiah, offers crucial insights into the philosophy of religion that continue to hold relevance for modern scholars and laymen alike.Self-Made: Creating Our Identities from Da Vinci to the Kardashians
Par Tara Isabella Burton. 2023
'We're all now self-makers, whether we like it or not - and this witty, sceptical book is the thought-provoking story…
of how we got here' GUARDIAN'This funny, startling, insightful story of the selfie, from Dürer to the Kardashians, is a must read if you want to understand how we reinvent ourselves every time we reveal ourselves' PETER POMERANTSEVToday's defining celebrities have crafted public personae that walk the tightrope between authenticity and artificiality. Ordinary people now follow suit: lovingly tending our 'personal brands' for economic gain and self-expression alike.Instagram culture is part of a story that goes back centuries. The vision that we not only can but should 'make' our own selves to shape our own destiny is an inextricable part of the formation of the modern world.As traditional powers of pre-modernity - church and throne - waned, a new myth took their place: that of the 'self-made man', whose unique powers of personality - or canny self-presentation - give him not just the opportunity, but the obligation, to remake reality in the image of what he wants it to be.From the Renaissance genius to the Regency dandy, the American prophets of capitalism to the aspirational übermensch of European fascism, Hollywood's Golden Age to today's Silicon Valley, Self-Made takes us on a dazzling tour of modern history's most prominent self-makers, uncovering both self-making's liberatory power, and the dangers this idea can unleash.'Both revelatory and a warning about the ways that focus on the self distorts our individual lives and the broader society' FRANCIS FUKUYAMAThe Little Guide to Louis Vuitton: Style to Live By (The little Book Of... Ser.)
Par Orange Hippo. 2023
For over 150 years, Louis Vuitton's monographed bags have been associated with style and luxury. Born in 1821, he had…
left home at 13 to seek his fortune in Paris where he became an apprentice box-maker which eventually led him to introductions at the French Royal Court. With royal endorsement, Louis opened of his first workshop in 1854 where his skills and innovations established his brand as one of Europe's most popular.Passing his passion for crafting beautiful luggage onto his son, Georges, and later his grandson Gaston-Louis, they ensured the company continued to grow, surviving two world wars, to become the luxury brand it's renowned for.Louis Vuitton stores opened in cities throughout the world and expanded into other high-end brands. The merger in 1987 with Möet Hennessy created the megabrand LVMH, and in 1997 the appointment of Marc Jacobs launched Louis Vuitton into the world of fashion."The Louis Vuitton woman is more about a quality - a quality within some women that needs to come forward, to be noticed and recognised." Marc Jacobs"There's a lot of baggage that comes along with our family, but it's like Louis Vuitton baggage." Kim Kardashian"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury." Louis VuittonBehind the Gloss: Disco, divas and dressing up. Welcome to the wild world of 1970s fashion
Par Tamara Sturtz-Filby. 2023
Dressing up. Partying all night. This is the world of 1970s fashion, and this book is your backstage pass.Featuring over…
25 exclusive interviews with the movers and shakers of the 70s scene, including Grace Coddington, Zandra Rhodes, Willy van Rooy, Marie Helvin, Pat Cleveland, Elsa Peretti and more, Behind the Gloss lifts the lid on the hedonistic, wild world of the 1970s.They were the designers who dressed the Rolling Stones, Charlotte Rampling and Catherine Deneuve; the photographers who shot Diana Ross, Lauren Hutton and Jerry Hall; the fashion editors, hairstylists and make-up artists who worked with some of the most beautiful women in the world; and they would change the fashion world forever.Featuring images, sketches and Polaroids exclusively sourced from the contributors' archives, Behind the Gloss tells the revelatory story of the decade of experimentation.Truth for Today: A Daily Touch of God's Grace
Par John F. MacArthur. 2001
Long respected as one of today's most knowledgeable Bible teachers, John MacArthur has never had a book that offers his…
insights in such an easily accessible manner. Be prepared to be encouraged, challenged, energized, and changed as MacArthur offers seasoned wisdom on different passages of Scripture. Perfect for daily readings, this unique gift book is destined to be a treasured classic for years to come.Perfect peep hole books for inquisitive toddlers.Bright, bold pages and fun pictures will keep your toddler engaged over and over…
again in Who Am I? Farm Animals. Your child will love discovering who is hiding behind in each screen as you read the clues together. Which baby farm animal has a snout for a nose? A piglet, of course.Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging word recognition, your toddler will love the playful and familiar guessing-game format. Watch as they investigate and explore each screen- a perfect combination of learning and play.Herbal Remedies Handbook: More Than 140 Plant Profiles; Remedies for Over 50 Common Conditions
Par Andrew Chevallier. 2018
Dr. Andrew Chevallier brings his knowledge and practical expertise in herbal medicine to ordinary people looking for safe, effective treatments…
for common ailments. Enhancing health and well-being. Today, herbal medicine is widely acknowledged as a successful therapy for many chronic conditions that diminish the quality of life, such as digestive problems, skin disorders, and difficulties arising form menopause. In this book, Dr. Chevallier explains how herbal remedies work to stimulate the body's defenses against illness and its natural ability to heal itself. Treating yourself. In common with other holistic therapies, herbal medicine focuses equally on the underlying causes of illness and on its signs and symptoms. Herbal Remedies Handbook gives as much weight to the steps needed for individuals to correctly diagnose and treat themselves as to the 66 key remedies described, and their therapeutic uses. For ease of reference, the self-help section is arranged by ailments grouped according to the part of the person to be treated.The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It: Comp Back-to-Basics Guide US AKG 20
Par John Seymour. 2018
Embrace off-grid green living with the bestselling classic guide to a more sustainable way of life from the father of…
self-sufficiency. For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more responsible, enriching, and eco-friendly choices with his advice on living sustainably. The Self-Sufficient Life & How To Live It offers step-by-step instructions on everything from chopping trees to harnessing solar power; from growing fruit and vegetables, and preserving and pickling your harvest, to baking bread, brewing beer, and making cheese. Seymour shows you how to live off the land, running your own smallholding or homestead, keeping chickens, and raising livestock. Featured in pages of this off-grid guide, you will find: - Detailed advice for achieving a self-sufficient lifestyle no matter your outdoor space, including guides for getting the most from urban gardens, allotments, and larger holdings.- Encyclopaedic knowledge on cultivating fruits and vegetables, rearing and preparing livestock, foraging, brewing, and home crafts like woodwork and pottery. - Beautiful illustrated galleries of fruit and vegetables to inspire growers. - Charming original hand-drawn illustrations accompany step-by-step guides to dozens of home crafts and self-sufficiency skills, including storing crops, saddling horses, butchering a pig, making wine, and making a footstool. - A new foreword from a high-profile current follower and advocate of his message.In a world of mass production, intensive farming, and food miles, Seymour&’s words offer an alternative: a celebration of the joy of investing time, labor, and love into the things we need. While we can&’t all be able to move to the countryside, we can appreciate the need to eat food that has been grown ethically or create things we can cherish, using skills that have been handed down through generations. With refreshed, retro-style illustrations and timeless advice reviewed to reflect the latest organic gardening guidelines, this new edition of Seymour&’s classic title is a balm for anyone who has ever sought solace away from the madness of modern life.How to be green, save green, grow greens-even turn a thumb green Self-sufficient living can mean a healthier life, a…
way to protect the earth, or a way to save money. This guide helps readers find their perfect degree of self reliance in the areas of food, shelter, energy, clothing, and more. For both the urban and rural dweller, it covers gardening, cooking from scratch, preserving food, raising livestock, keeping chickens, generating or supplementing energy, essential tools and equipment, foraging for wild foods, hunting, fishing, and trapping. • Saving money in today's economy and self-sufficiency go hand-in-hand • For the growing number of eco-friends considering self-sufficiency • Existing books focus on either rural or urban self-sufficiency, but this covers bothDK's most successful board book series is now bilingualWith its simple point-and-say layout, My First Bilingual Out and About builds…
confidence through repetition and encourages preschool vocabulary and language skills in Spanish and English.Preschoolers can learn about all the places they might visit, in this informational board book featuring images of the playground, the supermarket, the doctor's office, a birthday party, and more. Designed to withstand wear and tear from your toddler, this board book is specially designed to captivate young readers. With bright, bold, and colorful photographs on white backgrounds, this book creates a foundation for learning:- Interesting subject (the world outside the home and places to visit) promotes reading readiness- Bilingual text promotes familiarity in both languages- Naming pictures develops key observational skills- Photographic content builds knowledge of the worldAbout the series: DK's most successful board book series includes fresh photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education, and are now available in bilingual editions.