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H is for Hawk
by Helen MacdonaldWhen Helen Macdonald's father died suddenly on a London street, she was devastated. An experienced falconer—Helen had been captivated by hawks since childhood—she'd never before been tempted to train one of the most vicious predators, the goshawk. But in her grief, she saw that the goshawk's fierce and feral temperament mirrored her own. Resolving to purchase and raise the deadly creature as a means to cope with her loss, she adopted Mabel, and turned to the guidance of The Once and Future King author T.H. White's chronicle The Goshawk to begin her challenging endeavor. Projecting herself "in the hawk's wild mind to tame her" tested the limits of Macdonald's humanity and changed her life.<P><P> Heart-wrenching and humorous, this book is an unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast, with a parallel examination of a legendary writer's eccentric falconry. Obsession, madness, memory, myth, and history combine to achieve a distinctive blend of nature writing and memoir from an outstanding literary innovator.
H. Richard Niebuhr (Abingdon Pillars of Theology)
by Donald W. Shriver JR.Abingdon Pillars of Theology is a series for the college and seminary classroom designed to help students grasp the basic and necessary facts, influence, and significance of major theologians. Written by noted scholars, these books will outline the context, methodology, organizing principles, primary contributions, and key writings of people who have shaped theology as we know it today.Dr. Donald Shriver tells us that H. Richard Niebuhr wrote about God in a serious yet joyous exploration. This book summarizes Niebuhr's faith journey as seen through the lens of his major works. While Neibuhr did mean to move his readers to think, struggle, argue, and even pray, he expected nothing less from himself. It is the hope of the author that by reading this book, readers will be better prepared to travel a path of their own.
HEALING POWER OF WITCHCRAFT: A New Witch's Guide to Rituals and Spells to Renew Yourself and Your World
by Meg RosenbriarFilled with more than 100 spells and rituals, this accessible guide helps witches heal themselves, their community, and the planet.Welcome to the magickal world of healing through witchcraft! This timely guide helps you harness your power to heal with easy-to-follow spells and rituals designed for beginner witches. The Healing Power of Witchcraft features: • Introductory chapters that help you identify and tap into your magickal powers of healing and prepare you for healing work • More than 100 spells and rituals with clear instructions, suggested timing, and materials--both everyday and magickal--needed to complete them • Three sections of healing: one for yourself, one for your community, and one for the planet • Positive, joyful ways to perform physical, emotional, and spiritual healingPerfect for the modern witch who needs to fit spells and rituals into a busy day, The Healing Power of Witchcraft helps you use your witchy energy to heal whatever ails you and your world.
HIJOS SIN DIOS (EBOOK)
by RozitchnerLos chicos que crecen en casas ateas preguntan: Por qué no estoy bautizado? Por qué no hice bar mitzvá? Qué es dios? Dónde está? Qué pasa cuando nos morimos? Estas preguntas, legítimas, importantes, tienen una respuesta religiosa, pero también una respuesta atea. Quienes no creen en dios, quienes sienten que dios no es una respuesta a nada y desean que sus hijos adopten este punto de partida para su relación con el mundo, se encuentran en una zona social poco comprendida. Criar hijos sin dios es criarlos asumiendo el rol de responsabilidad que la creencia en dios tiende a desdibujar, ejerciendo de manera concreta ese amor que la religión enuncia de manera equívoca y limitada. Criar hijos sin religión es enseñarles a ser dueños de sus actos, responsables de sus opciones de vida, protagonistas de su destino. Es ayudarlos a disfrutar de la vida que tenemos hoy, sobre la que podemos actuar, sobre la que pueden construir valores con libertad, yendo más allá de un marco sostenido por una fe incuestionable y una tradición que promueve la repetición y la impostura. Hijos sin dios está escrito desde la perspectiva de dos personas que no creen en dios o, de manera aun más clara, saben que dios no existe. Los autores, Alejandro Rozitchner, filósofo #ateo desde siempre#, y Ximena Ianantuoni, psicóloga #atea por elección#, son marido y mujer y tienen dos hijos. Hijos sin dios es el primer libro que postula en la Argentina un estilo ateo de vivir. Un inicio alternativo y valioso para quienes quieren para sus hijos una crianza comprometida y amorosa. Una crianza atea.
HIM
by Geoff RymanThe long-awaited new book from multi-award winner Geoff RymanAn extraordinary science-fiction novel about identity, divinity and alternate reality – the story of the son of God.&“Women, of course, can not be sons of God,&”In the village of Nazareth, virgin Maryam and the wife of Yosef barLevi gives birth to a miracle: a little girl. She is named Avigayil, after her grandmother.But as Avigayil grows, it&’s clear she believes that she is destined to be someone greater than just the daughter of Maryam. From leading a gang of village boys to challenging the priests in the temple, Avigayil is determined to find her way as Yeshu, a man.Yeshu can work miracles. He can see futures. He can speak for God. A gripping, thoughtful sci-fi novel, tackling family, the multiverse and the survival of love through immense change and crisis.File Under: Science Fiction [ The Greatest Story Never Told | Child of The Faith | Apocrypha | Herstory ]
HISTORIA DE LAS RELIGIONES EN LA (EBOOK)
by Susana BianchiEn la Argentina, la identificación entre catolicismo y nacionalidad, que comenzó a gestarse desde las últimas décadas del siglo XIX y que culminó en el "mito de la nación católica", ha excedido los discursos militantes para alcanzar el sentido común: ser argentino es ser católico. Este libro trata precisamente sobre los "otros": protestantes, judíos, musulmanes, ortodoxos. Esos "otros" constituyen un sujeto fragmentado, un conglomerado muy diverso de creencias y cosmovisiones. Qué los unifica? Los unifica, básicamente, la mirada que aspiró "y aspira" a la construcción hegemónica del catolicismo como fundamento de la sociedad. Los "otros" son los que, desde esas ilusiones y desde esas miradas, parecen no tener cabida. Sin embargo, ellos están y son parte constitutiva del cuerpo social. Son, sin duda, minoritarios pero su presencia, que aportó una notable diversificación, fue decisiva para la construcción de un campo religioso autónomo en un camino que es posible identificar con el de la secularización y la formación de una Argentina plural. En tal sentido, este libro intenta construir una síntesis que permita alcanzar una visión más amplia del panorama religioso argentino.
HIV Is God's Blessing: Rehabilitating Morality in Neoliberal Russia
by Jarrett ZigonThis provocative study examines the role of today's Russian Orthodox Church in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Russia has one of the fastest-growing rates of HIV infection in the world--80 percent from intravenous drug use--and the Church remains its only resource for fighting these diseases. Jarrett Zigon takes the reader into a Church-run treatment center where, along with self-transformational and religious approaches, he explores broader anthropological questions--of morality, ethics, what constitutes a "normal" life, and who defines it as such. Zigon argues that this rare Russian partnership between sacred and political power carries unintended consequences: even as the Church condemns the influence of globalization as the root of the problem it seeks to combat, its programs are cultivating citizen-subjects ready for self-governance and responsibility, and better attuned to a world the Church ultimately opposes.
HOPE in Any Crisis: Stop Fear and Release God's Goodness In Uncertain Times
by Bill JohnsonA Crisis Is a Privileged Time to Be Alive Times of disaster are unavoidable. We don&’t get to choose whether or not to live in such times. We can only choose what to do with the time that we live. Will we let fear and darkness overwhelm us, or will we choose to shine the light of hope? In HOPE in Any Crisis, pastor and best-selling author Bill Johnson reveals the powerful divine protection offered to you as a believer, three responses you can experience in times of uncertainty, and your responsibility to have hope in all things. You&’ll discover the following: Kingdom solutions that bring hope in times of crisisHow to stay sane in the midst of craziness and bring peace to a fearful worldHow to rest in God&’s protection as you pray the authority of Scripture As Christians, we have the answers the world is looking for, and times of crisis give us the opportunity to show them just how good God is. After reading this book, you will find rest in the safety of God&’s protection and be inspired to share His peace and comfort with others who are gripped by fear during uncertain times.
HOW TO KILL A WITCH: A Guide For The Patriarchy
by Zoe Venditozzi Claire Mitchell'Fascinating and illuminating, this book tempers the justifiable rage with sharp and funny pinpricks to the pompous.' VAL MCDERMID, author of Past Lying'As well as highly entertaining read, How To Kill A Witch is a tour de force of research, understanding and compassion.' PROFESSOR SUE BLACK, author of All That Remains. 'Serious and angry, but so completely accessible, How To Kill A Witch is a work of real historical investigation and a fierce warning for our times.' MALCOLM GASKILL, author of The Ruin Of All Witches'At a time when women's rights are once again being threatened across the globe, this book could not be a more timely read if it tried.' SHIRLEY MANSON, Garbage 'Two of Scotland's most vivid storytellers.' THE TIMES 'Fascinating, angering' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY As a woman, if you lived in Scotland in the 1500s, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch. Witch hunts ripped through the country for over 150 years, with at least 4,000 accused, and with many women's fates sealed by a grizzly execution of strangulation, followed by burning.Inspired to correct this historic injustice, campaigners and writers Claire Mitchell, KC, and Zoe Venditozzi, have delved deeply into just why the trials exploded in Scotland to such a degree. In order to understand why it happened, they have broken down the entire horrifying process, step-by-step, from identification of individuals, to their accusation, 'pricking', torture, confessions, execution and beyond. With characteristically sharp wit and a sense of outrage, they attempt to inhabit the minds of the persecutors, often men, revealing the inner workings of exactly why the Patriarchy went to such extraordinary lengths to silence women, and how this legally sanctioned victimisation proliferated in Scotland and around the world. With testimony from a small army of experts, pen portraits of the women accused, trial transcripts, witness accounts and the documents that set the legal grounds for the hunts, How to Kill A Witch builds to form a rich patchwork of tragic stories, helping us comprehend the underlying reasons for this terrible injustice, and raises the serious question - could it ever happen again?
HOW TO KILL A WITCH: A Guide For The Patriarchy
by Zoe Venditozzi Claire Mitchell'Fascinating and illuminating, this book tempers the justifiable rage with sharp and funny pinpricks to the pompous.' VAL MCDERMID, author of Past Lying'As well as highly entertaining read, How To Kill A Witch is a tour de force of research, understanding and compassion.' PROFESSOR SUE BLACK, author of All That Remains. 'Serious and angry, but so completely accessible, How To Kill A Witch is a work of real historical investigation and a fierce warning for our times.' MALCOLM GASKILL, author of The Ruin Of All Witches'At a time when women's rights are once again being threatened across the globe, this book could not be a more timely read if it tried.' SHIRLEY MANSON, Garbage 'Two of Scotland's most vivid storytellers.' THE TIMES 'Fascinating, angering' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY As a woman, if you lived in Scotland in the 1500s, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch. Witch hunts ripped through the country for over 150 years, with at least 4,000 accused, and with many women's fates sealed by a grizzly execution of strangulation, followed by burning.Inspired to correct this historic injustice, campaigners and writers Claire Mitchell, KC, and Zoe Venditozzi, have delved deeply into just why the trials exploded in Scotland to such a degree. In order to understand why it happened, they have broken down the entire horrifying process, step-by-step, from identification of individuals, to their accusation, 'pricking', torture, confessions, execution and beyond. With characteristically sharp wit and a sense of outrage, they attempt to inhabit the minds of the persecutors, often men, revealing the inner workings of exactly why the Patriarchy went to such extraordinary lengths to silence women, and how this legally sanctioned victimisation proliferated in Scotland and around the world. With testimony from a small army of experts, pen portraits of the women accused, trial transcripts, witness accounts and the documents that set the legal grounds for the hunts, How to Kill A Witch builds to form a rich patchwork of tragic stories, helping us comprehend the underlying reasons for this terrible injustice, and raises the serious question - could it ever happen again?
Ha! GIFT
by Martha BoltonWhen sweating the small stuff gets to be a way of life, this book can help keep things in perspective. Packed with anecdotes, quotes, and more, Ha! can make even the grayest day full of sunshine with it's humorous look at the lighter side of life. A great gift for the lover of laughter in your life!
Ha'azinu: The JPS B'nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary (JPS Study Bible)
by Rabbi Jeffrey K. SalkinThe JPS B’nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary shows teens in their own language how Torah addresses the issues in their world. The conversational tone is inviting and dignified, concise and substantial, direct and informative. Each pamphlet includes a general introduction, two model divrei Torah on the weekly Torah portion, and one model davar Torah on the weekly Haftarah portion. Jewish learning—for young people and adults—will never be the same. The complete set of weekly portions is available in Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin’s book The JPS B’nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary (JPS, 2017).
Habakkuk & Zephaniah- Everyman's Bible Commentary (Everyman's Bible Commentaries)
by Cyril BarberViewed against the backdrop of Assyrian supremacy, the Scythian invasion, and independent power struggles preceding the emergence of the neo-Babylonian empire, Habakkuk and Zephaniah are two of the most difficult books in the prophetic canon.Cyril J. Barber explores these two much-neglected portions of Scripture in an effort to explain the purpose of each. He examines first Habakkuk's teachings on injustice and suffering. Then he discusses Zephaniah's emphasis on the kingdom of God, noting God's plan regarding sin, judgment, and the salvation of His people. Detailed outlines and verse-by-verse commentary make this volume helpful to scholars and laymen alike who wish to discover the truths found in the minor prophets and to apply their age-old teachings to life in the twentieth century.
Habakkuk & Zephaniah- Everyman's Bible Commentary (Everyman's Bible Commentaries)
by Cyril BarberViewed against the backdrop of Assyrian supremacy, the Scythian invasion, and independent power struggles preceding the emergence of the neo-Babylonian empire, Habakkuk and Zephaniah are two of the most difficult books in the prophetic canon.Cyril J. Barber explores these two much-neglected portions of Scripture in an effort to explain the purpose of each. He examines first Habakkuk's teachings on injustice and suffering. Then he discusses Zephaniah's emphasis on the kingdom of God, noting God's plan regarding sin, judgment, and the salvation of His people. Detailed outlines and verse-by-verse commentary make this volume helpful to scholars and laymen alike who wish to discover the truths found in the minor prophets and to apply their age-old teachings to life in the twentieth century.
Habakkuk and Zephaniah: Wrath and Mercy (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
by Maria Eszenyei SzelesNeither Habakkuk nor Zephaniah is very well known or understood by our generation. These Old Testament prophets, who were contemporary with Jeremiah, interpreted events leading up to the total destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian "king of kings and lord of lords," in 597 and 587 B.C. Writing from within a Socialist society, Mária Eszenyei Széles offers a unique perspective on Habakkuk and Zephaniah — a profoundly moving interpretation of the mystery of God's apparent absence or weakness when his own people meet with intolerable suffering at the hands of a cruel totalitarian regime.
Habakkuk: Remembering God's Faithfulness When He Seems Silent
by Dannah GreshWhy does God seem silent when I need Him most?The prophet Habakkuk faced great storms in life. His fears of the future crippled him with doubt and left him questioning God. How is it, then, that he is now a shining example of how the righteous live by faith?Learn how the storms of life can become opportunities to activate your faith in Habakkuk: Remembering the Faithfulness of God When He Seems Silent. You&’ll study the book of Habakkuk—which maybe you&’ve never done before!—and discover how remembering is essential to understanding the faithfulness of God. Through daily Scripture, prayer, and meditation, you&’ll enter the life of this prophet, and:Gain freedom to express your fear and frustration to GodRemember that God is at work—even when He seems silentIncrease your capacity to practice the art of waiting on GodLearn how to navigate through the storms of life to live free from fear and full of joyThis six-week study provides daily interactive Bible study and an easy-to-use leader&’s guide for group participation. Dannah Gresh also hosts a six-session podcast series to kick off each week of study. Find it at dannahgresh.com.
Habakkuk: Remembering God's Faithfulness When He Seems Silent
by Dannah GreshWhy does God seem silent when I need Him most?The prophet Habakkuk faced great storms in life. His fears of the future crippled him with doubt and left him questioning God. How is it, then, that he is now a shining example of how the righteous live by faith?Learn how the storms of life can become opportunities to activate your faith in Habakkuk: Remembering the Faithfulness of God When He Seems Silent. You&’ll study the book of Habakkuk—which maybe you&’ve never done before!—and discover how remembering is essential to understanding the faithfulness of God. Through daily Scripture, prayer, and meditation, you&’ll enter the life of this prophet, and:Gain freedom to express your fear and frustration to GodRemember that God is at work—even when He seems silentIncrease your capacity to practice the art of waiting on GodLearn how to navigate through the storms of life to live free from fear and full of joyThis six-week study provides daily interactive Bible study and an easy-to-use leader&’s guide for group participation. Dannah Gresh also hosts a six-session podcast series to kick off each week of study. Find it at dannahgresh.com.
Habakkuk: The Book Of Habakkuk (The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC))
by Heath A. ThomasThe book of Habakkuk has much to teach us about suffering and complaint, faith and fear, and the fidelity of God in times of trouble; it generates reflection on prayer, peace, violence, and faithfulness. In this volume—one of the few commentaries examining Habakkuk by itself—Heath Thomas explores this overlooked Old Testament prophet in order to hear God’s word for us today.
Habermas and Theology
by Nicholas AdamsHow can the world's religious traditions debate within the public sphereï 1/2 In this book Nicholas Adams shows the importance of Habermas' approaches to this question. The full range of Habermas' work is considered, with detailed commentary on the more difficult texts. Adams energetically rebuts some of Habermas' arguments, particularly those which postulate the irrationality or stability of religious thought. Members of different religious traditions need to understand their own ethical positions as part of a process of development involving ongoing disagreements, rather than a stable unchanging morality. Public debate additionally requires learning each other's patterns of disagreement. Adams argues that rather than suspending their deep reasoning to facilitate debate, as Habermas suggests, religious traditions must make their reasoning public, and that 'scriptural reasoning' is a possible model for this. Habermas overestimates the stability of religious traditions. This book offers a more realistic assessment of the difficulties and opportunities they face.
Habib Bourguiba, Islam and the Creation of Tunisia (Routledge Revivals)
by Norma SalemFirst published in 1984, Habib Bourguiba, Islam and the Creation of Tunisia is a study of Habib Bourguiba, the founder of independent Tunisia, that argues that Islam played a vital role in the development of the Tunisian nationalist movement. This book is therefore both a biography of the Tunisian leader and a discussion of the role of Islam as the key to legitimacy throughout the Arab world. The author argues that Islam was such a fundamental component in defining the specificity of the Tunisian nation that even Bourguiba, the most secular of Arab leaders, could not shed the Arab-Islamic heritage of Tunisia. Instead, he used Islam as a principle mode of communication to mobilise the Tunisian masses. This book will be of interest to students of African studies, history, political science and religion.
Habits for Our Holiness: How the Spiritual Disciplines Grow Us Up, Draw Us Together, and Send Us Out
by Philip NationNot your typical spiritual disciplines bookMost books on the spiritual disciplines follow the same pattern: introduce the discipline, prove it from Scripture, and give tips for how to do it. Habits for our Holiness does more than that: It connects the disciplines to all of life. By showing how the disciplines have their greatest power when practiced in community and on mission, Philip Nation gives Christians a bigger reason—and greater desire—to pursue spiritual disciplines. He also warns us of what happens when we neglect them.With plenty of examples, stories, and illustrations, Habits for our Holiness will inspire you to nourish your life with discipline, enjoy the fruit of godliness, and have a hand in building the church.
Habits for Our Holiness: How the Spiritual Disciplines Grow Us Up, Draw Us Together, and Send Us Out
by Philip NationNot your typical spiritual disciplines bookMost books on the spiritual disciplines follow the same pattern: introduce the discipline, prove it from Scripture, and give tips for how to do it. Habits for our Holiness does more than that: It connects the disciplines to all of life. By showing how the disciplines have their greatest power when practiced in community and on mission, Philip Nation gives Christians a bigger reason—and greater desire—to pursue spiritual disciplines. He also warns us of what happens when we neglect them.With plenty of examples, stories, and illustrations, Habits for our Holiness will inspire you to nourish your life with discipline, enjoy the fruit of godliness, and have a hand in building the church.
Habits of Compassion: Irish Catholic Nuns and the Origins of New York's Welfare System, 1830-1920 (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)
by Maureen FitzgeraldThe Irish-Catholic Sisters accomplished tremendously successful work in founding charitable organizations in New York City from the Irish famine through the early twentieth century. Maureen Fitzgerald argues that their championing of the rights of the poor—especially poor women—resulted in an explosion of state-supported services and programs. Parting from Protestant belief in meager and means-tested aid, Irish Catholic nuns argued for an approach based on compassion for the poor. Fitzgerald positions the nuns' activism as resistance to Protestantism's cultural hegemony. As she shows, Roman Catholic nuns offered strong and unequivocal moral leadership in condemning those who punished the poor for their poverty and unmarried women for sexual transgression. Fitzgerald also delves into the nuns' own communities, from the class-based hierarchies within the convents to the political power they wielded within the city. That power, amplified by an alliance with the local Irish Catholic political machine, allowed the women to expand public charities in the city on an unprecedented scale.
Habits of a Godly Woman
by Joyce MeyerOvercome the issues that affect your heart, mind, and soul with encouraging wisdom and biblical advice from #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.In this book -- small and portable enough to fit in a purse, suitcase, backpack, briefcase, or even a pocket -- Joyce Meyer addresses the many issues that women face today, and encourages them to embrace their unique identity in Christ. Joyce touches on topics like:Living beyond feelingsOvercoming fear and insecurityBeing wise with wordsEstablishing proper prioritiesDefeating negative circumstancesOvercoming an "I can't" attitudeEnjoying the favor of GodWomen need inspiration today more than ever, and Habits of a Godly Woman will encourage and motivate you to make it through the day with God at the forefront.
Habits of the Household Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Simple Practices to Help You and Your Family Draw Closer to God
by Justin Whitmel EarleyFIND MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THE DAILY CHAOS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLDParenting happens in habits. We make meals, shuttle our kids to events, answer their questions, discipline them, and do bedtime. But did you know that even these ordinary routines can serve as extraordinary opportunities to live out God&’s love in profound ways? In Habits of the Household, you will discover simple practices you can implement around your daily routines and seemingly mundane moments that will lead to a lifetime of growing closer to God—both for you and everyone in your home.Each session includes practical examples of prayers, liturgies, and activities that you and your family can put into practice right away. As you create rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where you learn how to love each other and love God.This study guide includes:Individual access to five streaming video sessionsSchedule for using as a weekend retreatA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsIncludes plans for hosting a weekend retreat for your group or churchSessions and video run times:Waking Up to Habits of the Household (17:00)Habits for Mealtimes & Family Devotions (17:00)Habits for Screentime & Formation (21:00)Habits for Using Discipline as Discipleship (16:00)Habits to Help You Imagine the Future (15:30)Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.