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The Ecumenical Edwards: Jonathan Edwards and the Theologians
by Kyle C. StrobelJonathan Edwards is considered by many to be America’s greatest theologian. Many have lauded him as one of the great theologians in church history. This book brings together major Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant theologians to assess Edwards’s theological acumen. Each chapter places Edwards in conversation with a thinker or a tradition over a specific theological issue.
Ecumenical Perspectives Five Hundred Years After Luther’s Reformation (Pathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue)
by Gerard Mannion Dennis M. Doyle Theodore G. DedonThis book offers ecumenical essays that focus on Reformation Christianity and on current Lutheran-Catholic understandings and relationships. It addresses important issues, including the meaning of the Reformation, the reception of Luther in Germany and beyond, contemporary ecumenical dialogues, and pathways to the future. There is also some inclusion of Jewish and Orthodox traditions as well as attention to global issues. Taken as a whole, the primary method of this book is theology informed by history, hermeneutics, ethics, and social theory. Within the structure of the book can be found the classic hermeneutical circle: What was the meaning of the Reformation for Luther in his own time? What are various ways in which Luther and the Reformation have been interpreted in history? How does knowledge of these things help us today to understand the Reformation and to move forward?
Ed Garvey Unvarnished: Lessons from a Visionary Progressive
by Rob ZaleskiEd Garvey Unvarnished: Lessons from a Visionary Progressive
Ed Kennedy's War: V-E Day, Censorship, and the Associated Press (From Our Own Correspondent)
by John Maxwell Hamilton Ed Kennedy Julia Kennedy Cochran Tom CurleyOn May 7, 1945, Associated Press reporter Ed Kennedy became the most famous -- or infamous -- American correspondent of World War II. On that day in France, General Alfred Jodl signed the official documents as the Germans surrendered to the Allies. Army officials allowed a select number of reporters, including Kennedy, to witness this historic moment -- but then instructed the journalists that the story was under military embargo. In a courageous but costly move, Kennedy defied the military embargo and broke the news of the Allied victory. His scoop generated instant controversy. Rival news organizations angrily protested, and the AP fired him several months after the war ended.In this absorbing and previously unpublished personal account, Kennedy recounts his career as a newspaperman from his early days as a stringer in Paris to the aftermath of his dismissal from the AP. During his time as a foreign correspondent, he covered the Spanish Civil War, the rise of Mussolini in Italy, unrest in Greece, and ethnic feuding in the Balkans. During World War II, he reported from Greece, Italy, North Africa, and the Middle East before heading back to France to cover its liberation and the German surrender negotiations. His decision to break the news of V-E Day made him front-page headlines in the New York Times. In his narrative, Kennedy emerges both as a reporter with an eye for a good story and an unwavering foe of censorship. This edition includes an introduction by Tom Curley and John Maxwell Hamilton, as well as a prologue and epilogue by Kennedy's daughter, Julia Kennedy Cochran. Their work draws upon newly available records held in the Associated Press Corporate Archives.
Ed King's Mississippi: Behind the Scenes of Freedom Summer
by Rev. Ed King Trent WattsEd King's Mississippi: Behind the Scenes of Freedom Summer features more than forty unpublished black-and-white photographs and substantial writings by the prominent civil rights activist Reverend Ed King. The images and text provide a unique perspective on Mississippi during the summer of 1964. Taken in Jackson, Greenwood, and Philadelphia, the photographs showcase informal images of Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young, Mississippi civil rights workers, and college student volunteers in the movement. Ed King's writings offer background and insights on the motivations and work of Freedom Summer volunteers, on the racial climate of Mississippi during the late 1950s and 1960s, and the grassroots effort by black Mississippians to enter the political arena and exercise their fundamental civil rights.Ed King, a native of Vicksburg and a Methodist minister, was a founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and a key figure in the civil rights movement in the state in the 1960s. As one of the few white Mississippians with a leadership position in the movement, his words and photographs offer a rare behind-the-scenes chronicle of events in the state during Freedom Summer. Ed King is a retired faculty member of the School of Health Related Professions, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Historian Trent Watts furnishes a substantial introduction to the volume and offers background on the Freedom Summer campaign as well as a description of Ed King's civil rights activism from the late 1950s to the present day.
Ed Koch and the Rebuilding of New York City (Columbia History of Urban Life)
by Jonathan SofferIn 1978, Ed Koch assumed control of a city plagued by filth, crime, bankruptcy, and racial tensions. By the end of his mayoral run in 1989 and despite the Wall Street crash of 1987, his administration had begun rebuilding neighborhoods and infrastructure. Unlike many American cities, Koch's New York was growing, not shrinking. Gentrification brought new businesses to neglected corners and converted low-end rental housing to coops and condos. Nevertheless, not all the changes were positive-AIDS, crime, homelessness, and violent racial conflict increased, marking a time of great, if somewhat uneven, transition. For better or worse, Koch's efforts convinced many New Yorkers to embrace a new political order subsidizing business, particularly finance, insurance, and real estate, and privatizing public space. Each phase of the city's recovery required a difficult choice between moneyed interests and social services, forcing Koch to be both a moderate and a pragmatist as he tried to mitigate growing economic inequality. Throughout, Koch's rough rhetoric (attacking his opponents as "crazy," "wackos," and "radicals") prompted charges of being racially divisive. The first book to recast Koch's legacy through personal and mayoral papers, authorized interviews, and oral histories, this volume plots a history of New York City through two rarely studied yet crucial decades: the bankruptcy of the 1970s and the recovery and crash of the 1980s.
Ed Koch and the Rebuilding of New York City
by Jonathan SofferIn 1978, Ed Koch assumed control of a city plagued by filth, crime, bankruptcy, and racial tensions. In 1989, by the end of his mayoral run and despite the Wall Street crash of 1987, neighborhoods and infrastructure were being rebuilt. Unlike many American cities, Koch's New York was growing, not shrinking. Gentrification brought new businesses to neglected corners and converted low-end rental housing to coops and condos. Nevertheless, not all the change was positive-AIDS, crime, homelessness, and violent racial conflict increased, marking a time of great, if somewhat uneven, transition. For better or worse, Koch's efforts convinced many New Yorkers to embrace a new political order that subsidized business, particularly finance, insurance, and real estate, and privatized public space. Each phase of the city's recovery required difficult choices between moneyed interests and social services, forcing Koch to be both a moderate and a pragmatist as he tried to mitigate growing economic inequality. Throughout, Koch's rough rhetoric (attacking his opponents as "crazy," "wackos," and "radicals") prompted the charge that he was racially divisive. The first book to recast Koch's legacy through personal and mayoral papers, authorized interviews, and oral histories, this volume plots a history of New York City through two rarely studied but crucial decades, the bankruptcy of the 1970s and the recovery and crash of the 1980s.
Ed Sheeran: Unseen photographs of my time with Ed
by Christie Goodwin John Sheeran'...a fabulous book' Chris Evans (BBC Radio 2)A stunning collection of rare and unseen photographs and stories charting Ed Sheeran's rise to global superstar, by long-time collaborator Christie Goodwin.Featuring a foreword and additional photo captions by Ed's father, John Sheeran."When I first met Ed Sheeran he was unknown and unsigned - just a young busker trying to make it big. But I could see something special in Ed. I agreed to photograph him for free to help him on his way to the top. That was the beginning of a 10-year collaboration, with the two of us crossing paths as Ed became one of the biggest stars on the planet - a story told here, through my camera. Including images and stories I'm sharing for the first time, with additional captions by Ed's father John, this is an up-close and intimate view of Ed Sheeran."Christie Goodwin
La edad de la penumbra: Cómo el cristianismo destruyó el mundo clásico
by Catherine NixeyRepleto de historias, este libro es la rara y perfecta combinación entre una lectura extremadamente divertida y una tesis valiente y sólida, además de un llamamiento a la tolerancia. Entre los mejores libros de 2017 según The Telegraph, The Spectator, TheObserver, The Times y la BBC. «Mordaz y documentado, el libro palpita a un ritmo fabuloso, y Nixey evoca con brillantez todo lo que perdimos con la decadencia del mundo clásico.»PETER THONEMANN, The Sunday Times La edad de la penumbra es la historia, en gran parte desconocida, de cómo una religión militante sometió y aniquiló deliberadamente las enseñanzas del mundo clásico, lo que abrió paso a siglos de adhesión incondicional a «una sola fe verdadera». El Imperio romano se había mostrado generoso acogiendo nuevas creencias, pero la llegada del cristianismo lo cambió todo. Esta nueva religión, pese a predicar la paz, era violenta, despiadada y decididamente intolerante. Al volverse oficial, sus fervientes seguidores emprendieron la aniquilación de quienes no estuvieran en sintonía con sus creencias. Derribaron sus altares y templos, quemaron sus libros -incluidas grandes obras filosóficas y científicas-, hicieron añicos sus estatuas y asesinaron a sus sacerdotes. Reseñas:«Fascinante. Nixey combina la autoridad de un académico con la expresividad de un buen periodista, sin miedo a lanzar un chiste extraño en medio de sombrías historias de profanación. Con considerable coraje, se enfrenta a la historia aceptada y logra imponerse.»Gerard de Groot, The Times «Audaz, deslumbrante y provocador, este libro derriba nuestra idea del cristianismo primitivo y su rápida difusión en los primeros años. Una guía ingeniosa e iconoclasta a un mundo que para muchos resultará extraño, sorprendente y turbador.»Peter Frankopan, historiador «Espléndido y valioso. Nixey nos guía con gracia y viveza por el tenebroso mundo de la opresión religiosa. Un recordatorio esencial de que la intolerancia, la ignorancia y la hostilidad ante la diversidad cultural no son, por desgracia, nada nuevo.»The New Statesman «Cautivador y convincente. Este libro, admirable fusión de narrativa y rigor, marca el debut de un formidable historiadora.»Dan Jones, historiador «Un relato potente. Una buena historia sin duda polémica por su visión de cómo las víctimas se convierten en victimarios y cómo las profesiones de amor se vuelven terroristas.»Kirkus Reviews «Un trabajo impresionante ilumina un aspecto importante del final de la edad clásica.»Levi Roach, Literary Review «Un libro inteligente, persuasivo y excepcionalmente bien escrito.»The Spectator «Nixey tiene una gran historia y la cuenta excepcionalmente bien.»Tim Whitmarsh, The Guardian «Un relato apasionado. Nixey nos recuerda con perspicacia e ímpetu que muchos aprovecharon el proyecto cristiano como excusa para destruir en lugar de amar.»BBC History Magazine, especial «Libros del Año»
La edad de la penumbra: Cómo el cristianismo destruyó el mundo clásico
by Catherine NixeyRepleto de historias, este libro es la rara y perfecta combinación entre una lectura extremadamente divertida y una tesis valiente y sólida, además de un llamamiento a la tolerancia. Entre los mejores libros de 2017 según The Telegraph, The Spectator, The Observer, The Times y la BBC. «Mordaz y documentado, el libro palpita a un ritmo fabuloso, y Nixey evoca con brillantez todo lo que perdimos con la decadencia del mundo clásico.»PETER THONEMANN, The Sunday Times La edad de la penumbra es la historia, en gran parte desconocida, de cómo una religión militante sometió y aniquiló deliberadamente las enseñanzas del mundo clásico, lo que abrió paso a siglos de adhesión incondicional a «una sola fe verdadera». El Imperio romano se había mostrado generoso acogiendo nuevas creencias, pero la llegada del cristianismo lo cambió todo. Esta nueva religión, pese a predicar la paz, era violenta, despiadada y decididamente intolerante. Al volverse oficial, sus fervientes seguidores emprendieron la aniquilación de quienes no estuvieran en sintonía con sus creencias. Derribaron sus altares y templos, quemaron sus libros -incluidas grandes obras filosóficas y científicas-, hicieron añicos sus estatuas y asesinaron a sus sacerdotes. Reseñas:«Fascinante. Nixey combina la autoridad de un académico con la expresividad de un buen periodista, sin miedo a lanzar un chiste extraño en medio de sombrías historias de profanación. Con considerable coraje, se enfrenta a la historia aceptada y logra imponerse.»Gerard de Groot, The Times «Audaz, deslumbrante y provocador, este libro derriba nuestra idea del cristianismo primitivo y su rápida difusión en los primeros años. Una guía ingeniosa e iconoclasta a un mundo que para muchos resultará extraño, sorprendente y turbador.»Peter Frankopan,historiador «Espléndido y valioso. Nixey nos guía con gracia y viveza por el tenebroso mundo de la opresión religiosa. Un recordatorio esencial de que la intolerancia, la ignorancia y la hostilidad ante la diversidad cultural no son, por desgracia, nada nuevo.»The New Statesman «Cautivador y convincente. Este libro, admirable fusión de narrativa y rigor, marca el debut de una formidable historiadora.»Dan Jones, historiador «Un relato potente. Una buena historia sin duda polémica por su visión de cómo las víctimas se convierten en victimarios y cómo las profesiones de amor se vuelven terroristas.»Kirkus Reviews «Un trabajo impresionante ilumina un aspecto importante del final de la edad clásica.»Levi Roach, Literary Review «Un libro inteligente, persuasivo y excepcionalmente bien escrito.»The Spectator «Nixey tiene una gran historia y la cuenta excepcionalmente bien.»Tim Whitmarsh, The Guardian «Un relato apasionado. Nixey nos recuerda con perspicacia e ímpetu que muchos aprovecharon el proyecto cristiano como excusa para destruir en lugar de amar.»BBC History Magazine, especial «Libros del Año»
La Edad Media: La Edad Media (Historia de las mujeres #Volumen 2)
by Georges DubyEsta obra busca analizar cómo las relaciones de los sexos condicionan la evolución de las sociedades y la necesidad de que las mujeres encuentren, al fin, su espacio propio. Esta Historia de las mujeres responde a la necesidad de ceder la palabra a las mujeres. Alejadas, desde la Antigüedad, del escenario donde se enfrentan a los dueños del destino, reconstruir su historia significa describir su lento acceso a los medios de expresión y su conversión en persona que asume un papel protagonista. Este análisis implica, asimismo, que las relaciones entre los sexos condicionan los acontecimientos, o la evolución de las sociedades. No se buscan conclusiones tajantes sino que las mujeres encuentren, al fin, su espacio propio. Tomando la periodización habitual y el espacio del mundo occidental, esta obra se divide en cinco volúmenes independientes pero complementarios. Este segundo volumen aborda el cambio que para la mujer y su imagen supone la consolidación del cristianismo.
The Edda
by Winifred FaradayThe term Edda (Old Norse Edda, plural Eddur) applies to the Old Norse Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, both of which were written down in Iceland during the 13th century in Icelandic, although they contain material from earlier traditional sources, reaching into the Viking Age. The books are the main sources of medieval skaldic tradition in Iceland and Norse mythology.
The Edda: A Collection of Essays
by Robert J. Glendinning Haraldur BessasonTwelve essays are presented by outstanding authorities in Nordic medieval studies and range from treatment of broad aspects of the Edda, to consideration of single poems, to analysis of parts of specific works. An attactive and important collection for every scholar of Old Scandinavian.
Edda
by Snorri Sturluson Anthony FaulkesOver a period of twenty years, Snorri Sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose EDDA as a textbook for young poets who wished to praise kings. His work surveys the content, style and metres of traditional Viking poetry and includes a poem of Snorri's own, praising the king of Norway. Ironically, Snorri was killed in his own cellar in 1241 on the instigation of the king of Norway as a result of political intrigue. The EDDA contains the most extensive account of Norse myths and legends that has survived from the Middle Ages. This is the only edition available with introduction, text summaries, indexes and chronology of early Icelandic literature.
Eddic, Skaldic, and Beyond: Poetic Variety in Medieval Iceland and Norway
by Martin ChaseEddic, Skaldic, and Beyond shines light on traditional divisions of Old Norse–Icelandic poetry and awakens the reader to work that blurs these boundaries. Many of the texts and topics taken up in these enlightening essays have been difficult to categorize and have consequently been overlooked or undervalued. The boundaries between genres (Eddic and Skaldic), periods (Viking Age, medieval, early modern), or cultures (Icelandic, Scandinavian, English, Continental) may not have been as sharp in the eyes and ears of contemporary authors and audiences as they are in our own. When questions of classification are allowed to fade into the background, at least temporarily, the poetry can be appreciated on its own terms. Some of the essays in this collection present new material, while others challenge long-held assumptions. They reflect the idea that poetry with “medieval” characteristics continued to be produced in Iceland well past the fifteenth century, and even beyond the Protestant Reformation in Iceland (1550). This superb volume, rich in up-to-date scholarship, makes little-known material accessible to a wide audience.
Eddie Rickenbacker
by Colonel Hans Christian AdamsonA gripping biography of Eddie Rickenbacker, an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient, who lived on the frontline of aviation, military and civilian.Written by his close friend Colonel Hans Christian Adamson, this book contains a fascinating look at Rickenbacker's rise from Columbus, Ohio to becoming the leading American Ace of World War I and aviation icon. A daredevil from an early age, he was fascinated by machines of all kinds but especially aeroplanes. He enlisted in the U.S. army as early as he could in 1917 and arrived in France in June 1917, initially he was thwarted in his efforts to get his 'wings' by officers who wanted to retain him as a ground based mechanic. However, his rise to 'ace' status was rapid once he got into the air. Having only shot down his first enemy aircraft on the 29 April 1918, by the end of the war he had claimed 26 victories and become commander of the famous 'Hat-In-the-Ring' squadron. The inter-war years saw Rickenbacker cement his relationship with Eastern Air Lines, which he would one day lead, and a number of forays into motor racing. His service in World War II saw him range far and wide on missions across America and further afield to Russia; during one of his inspection tours his B-17 Flying Fortress was forced to ditch in the Pacific Ocean. In his most famous death-defying feat Rickenbacker, Adamson and a few of the crew survived adrift in life rafts for 24 days; held together by Rickenbacker's leadership they were rescued on November 13 off the coast of Nukufetau in Tuvalu.A highly recommended biography of one of American Aviation's greatest heroes.
Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
by Eddie TrunkA coffee-table style book from the Sirius XM host of Trunk Nation and VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show, the perfect gift for a heavy metal and hard rock fan.Known as a leading expert on all things hard rock and heavy metal, Eddie Trunk has updated and expanded this book with even more on the subject. Eddie discusses his most essential bands, his unique personal experiences with them, his favorite “Stump the Trunk” anecdotes and trivia, as well as his favorite playlists. Whether you’re a classic Metallic and Megadeath metalhead or prefer the hair metal of old-school bands like Bon Jovi or Poison, this book salutes those who rock.
Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, Volume II
by Eddie TrunkIn the much-anticipated sequel to the bestselling Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, Trunk picks up where he left off by featuring 35 new bands, both legendary and forgotten, and sharing his passion for all things metal. Complete with his favorite playlists, band discographies, memorabilia, trivia, and more than 200 color photographs, this new book combines brief band histories with Trunk’s unique personal experiences and anecdotes in a must-read for all fans of rock and roll. Featuring a diverse lineup, from Marilyn Manson and Ace Frehley to Lita Ford and Whitesnake, Volume 2 salutes all those who are ready to rock!
Eddie's Bastard: A Novel
by William Kowalski"Eddie's Bastard" is William Amos Mann IV, known as Billy -- the son of a heroic pilot killed in Vietnam and an unknown woman. The last in a line of proud, individualistic Irish-American men, Billy is discovered in a basket at the door of the dilapidated mansion where his bitter, hard-drinking grandfather, Thomas Mann, has exiled himself. Astonished and moved by the arrival of his unexpected progeny, Thomas sets out to raise the boy himself -- on a diet of love, fried baloney, and the fascinating lore of their shared heritage. Listening to his sets out to capture the stories on paper. He is a Mann, Grandpa reminds him daily, and thus destined for greatness. Through the tales of his ancestors, his own experiences, and the unforgettable characters who enhance and enliven his adolescence, Billy learns of bravery and cowardice, of life and death, of the heart's capacity for love and for unremitting hatred, eventually grasping the meaning of family and history and their power to shape destiny. Steeped in imagery and threaded with lyricism, Eddie's Bastard is a novel of discovery, of a young man's emergence into the world, and the endless possibilities it offers.
Eddy Arnold: Pioneer of the Nashville Sound (American Made Music Series)
by Michael StreissguthIllustrated with fifty-four photographs and featuring a comprehensive discography and sessionography, this book traces Eddy Arnold's origins from a cotton farm in western Tennessee to his legendary status in the world of country music. Michael Streissguth covers Arnold's success as a top-selling artist in the 1940s and 1950s and his temporary wane as listeners gravitated toward the rock & roll sound, embodied by newcomer Elvis Presley. Arnold (1918-2008) kept recording, however, and working on his craft. By the mid-60s, he reemerged as a pop crooner with his hit song "Make the World Go Away." His blend of country sentiments and pop stylings created the template for Nashville's modern country music sound. Throughout his career he was a major concert attraction and a radio and television star. Few other figures can claim to have had as great an influence on contemporary country and popular arranging.
Eddy County (Images of America)
by Donna Blake Birchell The Southeastern New Mexico Historical SocietyEddy County's 4,198 square miles were carved from the massive land holdings of Lincoln County, then the largest county in the United States, on February 25, 1889. Early Spanish explorers and Native Americans had used the seemingly endless water supply of the Pecos River, which bisects the county, as a trail to the north. Seven Rivers, the first settlement in the Pecos Valley, battled the newly formed town of Eddy for the honor of remaining county seat. Eddy won by a vote of 331 for and 83 against. Although born in lawlessness and diversity, the county flourished as the discoveries of oil, gas, and potash brought industry to support the established fertile agricultural and cattle foundations. This volume explores the early founding families and pioneers and brings to light many of the long-forgotten towns of Dayton, Lookout, Oriental, and Globe that helped form the Eddy County of today.
The Edelweiss Pirates: Teenage Rebels in Nazi Germany
by Dirk ReinhardtA HEART-STOPPING ADVENTURE BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF THE TEENAGE REBELS WHO STOOD UP TO THE NAZISWhen sixteen-year-old Daniel befriends Josef Gerlach, he feels the old man is haunted by a secret from his past. Sure enough when Josef gives him his teenage diary to read, Daniel discovers a shocking story of rebellion and struggle.The diary tells how Josef left the Hitler Youth for a gang called The Edelweiss Pirates. Their uniform: long hair and cool clothes. Their motto: freedom! At first the Pirates are only interested in hanging out and having a good time, but as the situation in Nazi Germany gets worse, they start to plan dangerous missions against Hitler's regime-soon they are fighting for their lives.
Eden
by Carolyn DavidsonSomething about the woman hit John Roper hard, right in the gut. She was frightened, her face bruised, yet her inner beauty and bravery were immediately apparent. And there was no way in hell he was leaving her alone to face a roomful of rowdy cowboys and whatever desperate circumstances had brought her there in the first place.But how he got from those first thoughts to making her his wife was something he was still wrestling with the next day.... He knew he'd put his life on the line to protect her. But would a man who knew nothing about being a husband ever be able to give Katie the happy ending she so deserved?
Eden: The Animals Parable
by Keith Korman"Ask the animals, and they will teach you" --Job 12:7 Experience the Gospels in a way that you never imagined. In this beautifully inspired retelling of the Gospels, we see Jesus and his disciples in the Holy Land through the eyes of the animals--especially his intrepid and loyal dog, Eden. With a wise, old donkey, innocent lambs, and legions of curious field mice--the animals follow their master's journey across Galilee and onto Jerusalem, rapt with awe and wonder and bearing great tidings--even if they don't fully comprehend the divine events they witness. Simple, clear, and spiritually profound, Eden is for readers of all ages, this artful retelling is captivating, moving, and alive with the joy you felt the first time you opened the Bible.
Eden (Images of America)
by Sue MinekimeFrom its inception, Eden has been a beautiful place to call home. For generations, the fertile soils of Eden have yielded outstanding fresh produce, feeding countless individuals locally and in other states. Before the days of easy travel between places, Eden had thriving retail, commercial, and industrial areas. One business still produces that unique musical instrument, the kazoo, and thanks to inventors from Eden, tractors ride more comfortably and train travel is safer. The town produced a handful of poets, a well-known artist, a concert pianist, five state assemblymen, a state senator, and a chief judge of the State of New York Court of Appeals.