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Honor, Patronage, Kinship and Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture
by David A. DesilvaDavid deSilva demonstrates that paying attention to these cultural themes opens our eyes and ears to new discoveries and deeper understanding.
Honor, Patronage, Kinship, & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture
by David A. deSilvaFor contemporary Western readers, it can be easy to miss or misread cultural nuances in the New Testament.Through our understanding of honor and shame in the Mediterranean world, we gain new appreciation for how early Christians sustained commitment to a distinctive Christian identity and practice. By examining the protocols of patronage and reciprocity, we grasp more firmly the connections between God’s grace and our response. In exploring kinship and household relations, we grasp more fully the ethos of the early Christian communities as a new family brought together by God. And by investigating the notions of purity and pollution along with their associated practices, we realize how the ancient map of society and the world was revised by the power of the gospel.Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity
Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture
by David A. DeSilvaContemporary Western readers may find it surprising that honor and shame, patronage and reciprocity, kinship and family, and purity and pollution offer us keys to interpreting the New Testament. But as recent scholarship has proposed and as David deSilva demonstrates, paying attention to these cultural themes opens our eyes and ears to new discoveries and deeper understanding. Through our understanding of honor and shame in the Mediterranean world, we gain new appreciation of the way in which the personhood of early Christians connected with group values. By examining the protocols of patronage and reciprocity, we more firmly grasp the meaning of God's grace--and our response has fresh meaning. In exploring the ethos of kinship and household relations, we enlarge our perspective on the early Christian communities that met in houses and functioned as a new family or "household" of God. And by investigating the notions of purity and pollution along with their associated practices, we come to realize how the ancient "map" of society and the world was revised by the power of the gospel. DeSilva's work will reward you with a deeper appreciation of the New Testament, the gospel and Christian discipleship. More than that, it will also inform your participation in contemporary Christian community.
Honor Redeemed
by Loree LoughHighly skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team leader, Honor Mackenzie, works almost as hard at guarding the dark secrets of her past as she does when training SAR dogs. As for widowed Sun reporter Matt Phillips, not even his former SAR work is as important as protecting his ten-year-old twin boys. When a jumbo jet crashes outside Baltimore one cold night, their respective jobs put them face-to-face at the grisly scene--and force Matt and Honor to reconsider the difficult decisions that resulted in their long-standing "single forever" status. As Matt tries to come to terms with his feelings for Honor, he gets word that she hasn't reported in since starting the search for a missing child. Reverting to his SAR training, Matt leads the search team as a vicious winter storm bears down on the area. Will he find her in time? And if he does, will they find their way back to each other or go back to living life alone? "Honor Redeemed takes readers into the challenging--and often heartbreaking--world of emergency responders who enter disaster and find their lives and choices irrevocably changed by it. A timely novel about the power of love in all its aspects." --Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search and Rescue Dog
Honor Redeemed
by Loree LoughHighly skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team leader, Honor Mackenzie, works almost as hard at guarding the dark secrets of her past as she does when training SAR dogs. As for widowed Sun reporter Matt Phillips, not even his former SAR work is as important as protecting his ten-year-old twin boys. When a jumbo jet crashes outside Baltimore one cold night, their respective jobs put them face-to-face at the grisly scene--and force Matt and Honor to reconsider the difficult decisions that resulted in their long-standing "single forever" status. As Matt tries to come to terms with his feelings for Honor, he gets word that she hasn't reported in since starting the search for a missing child. Reverting to his SAR training, Matt leads the search team as a vicious winter storm bears down on the area. Will he find her in time? And if he does, will they find their way back to each other or go back to living life alone?
Honor Versus Lies (Hearts of Texas #4)
by Judy McGonagillIn the rugged expanse of West Texas, a timeless tale of love, loyalty, deception, and redemption unfolds against the backdrop of the early 1900s Texas Panhandle. Meet Trent Sanderson, a man as striking as the untamed landscapes he commands, dedicated to his sprawling ranch and the loyal cowboys who tend to it. Within the bounds of the ranch, respect is earned, and trust is sacred—except when it comes to the women in his life.Helen, once a vibrant spirit, now confined to a wheelchair, will do anything to protect Trent from unsuitable, money-hungry women, even if it means weaving a web of lies.Flossy seeks to ensnare Trent in her web of desire. But when her intentions turn to marriage, Helen's lies spiral out of control.Sassy, a sweet young woman with a secret past, resorts to deceit when Trent questions her about his personal life. Her prayers for forgiveness echo through the vast prairie.Patsy, the pretty teacher, and Angel, Trent's younger sister, also harbor secrets, further complicating the tangled web of deception that surrounds Trent.Trent's world is shaken in the wake of a devastating tornado, testing the limits of his strength and love. As he faces the aftermath, he questions his own feelings and seeks the elusive truth of genuine love. As secrets unravel and hearts collide, Trent's journey toward authenticity takes center stage as honor clashes with love.Publisher’s Note: Readers who savor heartfelt tales of life, faith, and romance will not want to miss this endearing series set in early 1900s West Texas, where the struggles and joys of a bygone era come to life.Hearts of Texas SeriesThe Widow Jane ParkerThe River RiderThe Twelve Mile SchoolHonor Versus Lies
An Honorable Gentleman
by Regina ScottRevisit a fan favorite Regency romance by author Regina Scott!When the owner of ramshackle Blackcliff Hall arrives, the locals have high hopes that Sir Trevor Fitzwilliam will set things to rights. Especially Gwen Allbridge, the estate manager’s daughter who has singlehandedly kept Blackcliff Hall going. Now she must convince Trevor to stay and make the hall—and the village depending on it—prosperous again. But the decaying estate is just another reminder to Trevor of his noble father’s rejection. Abandoning it for London could restore his cheer…but how can he disappoint Gwen? Her faith in him makes him yearn to live up to the ideals she holds dear. As disturbing, unexplained events encroach on the pair, Gwen’s steadfast courage will rise to meet Trevor’s newfound honor as they learn that there’s no dream like home.Originally published in 2011
The Honorable Heir
by Laurie Alice EakesCATHERINE VanDORN IS NO THIEF Catherine, Lady Bisterne, returns to Tuxedo Park cloaked in scandal, the widow of a nobleman who'd loved only her fortune. As she sets out to repair her family's reputation, another Englishman in her midst is seeking reparations of a different sort. While Lord Tristram Wolfe may suspect that Catherine has stolen the Bisterne jewels, he looks at her in a way her husband never had. As Tristram's investigation continues, one thing becomes clear: the only thing Lady Catherine has ever stolen is his heart. But can he convince her to trust another English nobleman...and take a second chance on love?
The Honorable Imposter & The Captive Bride (House of Winslow #1 & #2)
by Gilbert MorrisTHE HONORABLE IMPOSTER: Forced by his family to become a minister in the Church of England, Gilbert Winslow is offered a dangerous and challenging task by one of the most powerful nobles in Britain. Taking the post offers fortune and escape from a life he despises, but Winslow discovers it also means becoming a spy. His mission is to infiltrate a group of religious separatists and to ferret out the whereabouts of their leader, who is accused of dissention against the King. In spite of his initial uneasiness, infiltration proves to be an easy matter. But will the ultimate betrayal be so simple? With the influences of good and evil, faith and doubt, compassion and selfishness pulling him apart, to whom could he turn?<P> THE CAPTIVE BRIDE: Her pilgrim family had nurtured her in an atmosphere of religious and political freedom now enemies of that freedom threatened her very life! The Captive Bride takes the Winslow family beyond the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth to assist in building the great new nation. For a time the Winslow dream seemed to have gone down with a sinking ship, but Rachel revives the spark of hope. As free-thinking and spirited as her mother and her grandfather Gilbert, Rachel faces capture by those she wishes to help, pressures to conform and, ultimately, a test of forgiveness beyond human accomplishment. Is marriage the only possibility for her? Is her faith her own? Can she face unjust imprisonment even death without retreat? The religious freedom and fervor which had marked the young colony might be its undoing.
Honorable Influence: A Christian's Guide to Faithful Marketing
by David HagenbuchFew things impact our lives more than marketing, yet few people consider how that influence can be a force for good. Honorable Influence shines the light of Christian faith on the field, revealing how marketers can avoid negative impact, and instead influence consumers to their benefit. Individuals and organizations will find in Honorable Influence practical guidance for doing what seems impossible to many-using marketing to show love to God and others.
An Honorable Mission
by Laura Scott Shirlee McCoyPutting his life on the lineGuarded by the Soldier by Laura Scott After months of searching, security expert Ryker Tillman finally finds Olivia Habush and her young son—just as they are attacked by armed mercenaries. Now safeguarding Olivia, her unborn child and little Aaron is the former special ops soldier&’s new mission. But to save the family burrowing into his heart, Ryker must figure out why someone wants them dead…Undercover Bodyguard by Shirlee McCoy A stalker is after bakery owner Shelby Simons and she needs a bodyguard. But for Shelby, former SEAL Ryder Malone is too big, too tough and way too attractive. Ryder is determined to work undercover to protect Shelby and find her attacker. And as the two get closer to answers—and each other—the killer starts closing in…USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura ScottNew York Times Bestselling Author Shirlee McCoy2 Thrilling StoriesGuarded by the Soldier and Undercover Bodyguard
Honorary Protestants
by David Fraser The Osgoode SocietyWhen the Constitution Act of 1867 was enacted, section 93 guaranteed certain educational rights to Catholics and Protestants in Quebec, but not to any others. Over the course of the next century, the Jewish community in Montreal carved out an often tenuous arrangement for public schooling as "honorary Protestants," based on complex negotiations with the Protestant and Catholic school boards, the provincial government, and individual municipalities. In the face of the constitution's exclusionary language, all parties gave their compromise a legal form which was frankly unconstitutional, but unavoidable if Jewish children were to have access to public schools. Bargaining in the shadow of the law, they made their own constitution long before the formal constitutional amendment of 1997 finally put an end to the issue.In Honorary Protestants, David Fraser presents the first legal history of the Jewish school question in Montreal. Based on extensive archival research, it highlights the complex evolution of concepts of rights, citizenship, and identity, negotiated outside the strict legal boundaries of the constitution.
Honoring Christmas: A Historical Romance by an Amish Author
by Linda BylerAmish novelist Linda Byler spins a heartwarming tale set in the early 1800s at Christmastime. It's 1823 and life is not easy for fourteen-year-old Henry. With an alcoholic father, it's up to Henry to provide for his younger siblings. His mother, Caroline, tries her best, but she's physically and emotionally exhausted. There never seems to be enough food to go around, and their home beside the Juniata River in Pennsylvania is hardly up to the task of sheltering them through the cold winter months. When Henry's father leaves the family and then passes away, Caroline sinks even deeper into depression. While working at the local hotel, Henry discovers a young Indian woman who has been kidnapped by travelers. He attempts to rescue her, which changes the trajectory of his life. Then, unexpectedly, Caroline's parents arrive from Ireland. They've become anabaptists since Caroline left the home country, and now they're fleeing persecution. Caroline is relieved to see her parents, but when it comes to faith, they're at odds. Given the hardships that Caroline and her children have been through, how could they ever believe in a good God? As Christmas nears, lives and hearts begin to taste a dramatic change. Can Henry and his mother open their hearts to God? And might there be another chance at love for Caroline? Author Linda Byler is an active member of the Amish church and writes all her novels by hand with a pen and notebook. She offers a unique and fascinating look into Amish history and culture.
Honoring Elders: Aging, Authority, and Ojibwe Religion (Religion and American Culture)
by Michael D. McNallyLike many Native Americans, Ojibwe people esteem the wisdom, authority, and religious significance of old age, but this respect does not come easily or naturally. It is the fruit of hard work, rooted in narrative traditions, moral vision, and ritualized practices of decorum that are comparable in sophistication to those of Confucianism. Even as the dispossession and policies of assimilation have threatened Ojibwe peoplehood and have targeted the traditions and the elders who embody it, Ojibwe and other Anishinaabe communities have been resolute and resourceful in their disciplined respect for elders. Indeed, the challenges of colonization have served to accentuate eldership in new ways.Using archival and ethnographic research, Michael D. McNally follows the making of Ojibwe eldership, showing that deference to older women and men is part of a fuller moral, aesthetic, and cosmological vision connected to the ongoing circle of life-a tradition of authority that has been crucial to surviving colonization. McNally argues that the tradition of authority and the authority of tradition frame a decidedly indigenous dialectic, eluding analytic frameworks of invented tradition and naïve continuity. Demonstrating the rich possibilities of treating age as a category of analysis, McNally provocatively asserts that the elder belongs alongside the priest, prophet, sage, and other key figures in the study of religion.
Honoring God by Making Repairs: A Recovery Program Based on Eight Principles from the Beatitudes
by John Baker Johnny BakerA Program for Implementing a Christ-Centered Recovery Ministry in Your Church Alcoholism - Divorce - Sexual Abuse - Codependency - Domestic Violence - Drug Addiction - Sexual Addiction - Food Addiction - Gambling Addiction and others. There is a way the church can help the hurting move beyond their wounds to experience the healing and forgiveness of Christ. Since 1991, more than 200,000 people have participated in the Celebrate Recovery programs offered at more than 3,500 churches, prisons, and rescue missions. Drawn from the Beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery helps people resolve painful problems in the context of the church as a whole.
Honoring God by Making Repairs: A Recovery Program Based on Eight Principles from the Beatitudes (Celebrate Recovery)
by John Baker Johnny BakerCelebrate Recovery introduces The Journey Continues—four new participant's guides designed as a revolutionary, new second step study curriculum. This step study is taken after completing The Journey Begins (Participant Guides 1-4). In the seven lessons in Guide 7: Honoring God by Making Repairs, you will experience Christ-centered and biblically based studies filled with brand new acrostics, deeper questions, and more helpful Bible verses. The content in Guide 7 will focus on a deeper study of principles 4-6 of the recovery process:Openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself, and to someone I trust. "Happy are the pure in heart" (Matthew 5:8).Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. "Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires" (Matthew 5:6).Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I've done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others. "Happy are the merciful" (Matthew 5:7). "Happy are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9).By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four participant's guides of The Journey Continues you will find a deeper sense of true peace and serenity, continue to restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find deeper freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
Honoring God in Red or Blue: Approaching Politics with Humility, Grace, and Reason
by Dr. Amy BlackPolitics isn&’t a four-letter word.Everyone&’s been at that dinner party. The conversation takes a political turn. The arguments start, the atmosphere grows tense, and all that remains is a hopeless stalemate and an awkward silence. Makes you wonder . . . is thoughtful and productive dialogue about politics even possible?In Honoring God in the Red or Blue, Dr. Amy Black addresses the debaters as well as those intimidated or annoyed by the debaters; political junkies and the contented uninvolved. She explains the purposes and limitations of our system and helps readers create realistic expectations for government. While God&’s truth is perfect, human application of it is not, a reality that shouldn&’t deter us from engaging in debate and staying informed. Rather, it should challenge us to raise our standards for how we speak about the issues—and those in office. It&’s time to approach political divides with an extra measure of grace. Success begins with seeking God&’s honor first and foremost, regardless of where we fall on the political spectrum. Don&’t limit yourself to chatting about the weather.
Honoring God in Red or Blue: Approaching Politics with Humility, Grace, and Reason
by Dr. Amy BlackPolitics isn&’t a four-letter word.Everyone&’s been at that dinner party. The conversation takes a political turn. The arguments start, the atmosphere grows tense, and all that remains is a hopeless stalemate and an awkward silence. Makes you wonder . . . is thoughtful and productive dialogue about politics even possible?In Honoring God in the Red or Blue, Dr. Amy Black addresses the debaters as well as those intimidated or annoyed by the debaters; political junkies and the contented uninvolved. She explains the purposes and limitations of our system and helps readers create realistic expectations for government. While God&’s truth is perfect, human application of it is not, a reality that shouldn&’t deter us from engaging in debate and staying informed. Rather, it should challenge us to raise our standards for how we speak about the issues—and those in office. It&’s time to approach political divides with an extra measure of grace. Success begins with seeking God&’s honor first and foremost, regardless of where we fall on the political spectrum. Don&’t limit yourself to chatting about the weather.
Honoring Mary with the Holy Father
by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Marianne Lorraine TrouvéCollected prayers and teachings of eleven popes about the Blessed Virgin Mary organized around themes including: Mary of Nazareth, Mary s Motherhood, Mary as a Role Model, Mary as the Help of Christians, the Rosary, Mary s intercession, Mary as Queen of Heaven, and Mary among us as Our Lady. This volume also contains the prayers of the Rosary and the Litany of Loreto.
Honoring the Medicine: The Essential Guide to Native American Healing
by Kenneth S. CohenFor thousands of years, Native medicine was the only medicine on the North American continent. It is America’s original holistic medicine, a powerful means of healing the body, balancing the emotions, and renewing the spirit. Medicine men and women prescribe prayers, dances, songs, herbal mixtures, counseling, and many other remedies that help not only the individual but the family and the community as well. The goal of healing is both wellness and wisdom.Written by a master of alternative healing practices, Honoring the Medicine gathers together an unparalleled abundance of information about every aspect of Native American medicine and a healing philosophy that connects each of us with the whole web of life—people, plants, animals, the earth. Inside you will discover• The power of the Four Winds—the psychological and spiritual qualities that contribute to harmony and health• Native American Values—including wisdom from the Wolf and the inportance of commitment and cooperation• The Vision Quest—searching for the Great Spirit’s guidance and life’s true purpose• Moontime rituals—traditional practices that may be observed by women during menstruation• Massage techniques, energy therapies, and the need for touch • The benefits of ancient purification ceremonies, such as the Sweat Lodge• Tips on finding and gathering healing plants—the wonders of herbs • The purpose of smudging, fasting, and chanting—and how science confirms their effectivenessComplete with true stories of miraculous healing, this unique book will benefit everyone who is committed to improving his or her quality of life. “If you have the courage to look within and without,” Kenneth Cohen tells us, “you may find that you also have an indigenous soul.”
Honor's Reward: How to Attract God's Favor and Blessing
by John BevereIn HONOR'S REWARD, bestselling author John Bevere unveils the power and truth of an often-overlooked principle-the spiritual law of honor. Bevere explains that understanding the vital role of this virtue will enable readers to attract blessing both now and for eternity.
Honour: Achieving Justice for Banaz Mahmod
by Caroline GoodeWhen Rahmat Sulemani reported his girlfriend Banaz missing, it quickly became clear to DCI Caroline Goode that something was very wrong. In fact, Banaz had contacted her local police station multiple times before, even listing the names of the men she expected to murder her in a so-called 'honour' killing. Her parents didn't seem worried, but Banaz had already accused them of being part of the plot.DCI Goode's team took on the investigation before they even had proof that a murder had taken place. What emerged was a shocking story of betrayal and a community-wide web of lies, which would take the team from suburban south London to the mountain ranges of Kurdistan, making covert recordings and piecing together cell phone data to finally bring the killers to justice.
Honour, Violence, Women and Islam
by Mohammad Mazher IdrissWhy are honour killings and honour-related violence (HRV) so important to understand? What do such crimes represent? And how does HRV fit in with Western views and perceptions of Islam? This distinctively comparative collection examines the concept of HRV against women in general and Muslim women in particular. The issue of HRV has become a sensitive subject in many South Asian and Middle Eastern countries and it has received the growing attention of the media, human rights groups and academics around the globe. However, the issue has yet to receive detailed academic study in the United Kingdom, particularly in terms of both legal and sociological research. This collection sets out the theoretical and ethical parameters of the study of HRV in order to address this intellectual vacuum in a socio-legal context. The key objectives of this book are: to construct, and to develop further, a theory of HRV; to rationalise and characterise the different forms of HRV; to investigate the role of religion, race and class in society within this context, in particular, the role of Islam; to scrutinise the role of the civil/criminal law/justice systems in preventing these crimes; and to inform public policy-makers of the potential policies that may be employed in combating HRV.
A Honra de Charlotte (Grande Guerra, Grande Amor - Livro 2 #2)
by Ellen GableDepois de receber a notícia que o irmão e único parente foi morto em ação na Grande Guerra, Charlotte Zielinski de 21 anos se alista como voluntária de primeiros socorros. Como consequência ela começa a trabalhar na ala de óbitos do hospital de campanha perto de Soissons, França, segurando a mão de pacientes e cantando enquanto eles entram na eternidade. Dr. Paul Kilgallen é um cirurgião canadense que trabalha no hospital de campanha. Durante um cerco do exército inimigo, todos evacuam com exceção dele e Charlotte, que se voluntaria para permanecer no subsolo do chateau para cuidar dos soldados com ferimentos críticos. Durante os três dias presos, Charlotte vê um lado de Paul que poucos já viram e se apaixona por ele. Antes de Paul ir embora para o front, de forma abrupta, ele diz para Charlotte que não pode amá-la e que seria melhor esquecê-lo. Quando a guerra está prestes a terminar, Charlotte é pega de surpresa por dois eventos que vão mudar sua vida para sempre.
El honrado y la relación con Yahveh
by Aldivan Teixeira Torres Hayley RouxEste cuento aporta consejos prácticos en la relación con el padre y alienta el optimismo y la perseverancia. Si estás en un momento difícil, este es el mejor momento para leerlo y reiniciar las esperanzas.