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Metropolitan Jews: Politics, Race, and Religion in Postwar Detroit (Historical Studies of Urban America)
by Lila Corwin BermanIn this provocative and accessible urban history, Lila Corwin Berman considers the role that Detroit's Jews played in the city's well-known narrative of migration and decline. Taking its cue from social critics and historians who have long looked toward Detroit to understand twentieth-century urban transformations, Metropolitan Jews tells the story of Jews leaving the city while retaining a deep connection to it. Berman argues convincingly that though most Jews moved to the suburbs, urban abandonment, disinvestment, and an embrace of conservatism did not invariably accompany their moves. Instead, the Jewish postwar migration was marked by an enduring commitment to a newly fashioned urbanism with a vision of self, community, and society that persisted well beyond city limits. Complex and subtle, Metropolitan Jews pushes urban scholarship beyond the tenacious black/white, urban/suburban dichotomy. It demands a more nuanced understanding of the process and politics of suburbanization and will reframe how we think about the American urban experiment and modern Jewish history.
Metsora' (Leviticus 14 (Leviticus 14 (Leviticus 14 (Leviticus 14:1-15:33) and Haftarah (2 Kings 7:3-20): The JPS B'nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary
by Rabbi Jeffrey K. SalkinMetsora' (Leviticus 14:1-15:33) and Haftarah (2 Kings 7:3-20): The 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).
Mevlevi Manuscripts, 1268–c. 1400: A Study of the Sources
by Cailah JacksonThis book provides a detailed and carefully researched catalogue of over 140 manuscripts related to the Mevlevi Sufis in their formative period during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. It also offers an in-depth and rigorous analysis of the manuscript material, which reveals much about the role of manuscripts in early Mevlevi life, the identity of disciples who were scribes and manuscript owners, and the geographical spread of the Sufi group. The Mevlevi Sufis were one of the most important and prominent socio-religious groups to emerge in late medieval Anatolia, following the Mongol conquests of the 1240s. Sometimes known colloquially as the ‘whirling dervishes,’ the Mevlevis became particularly powerful under Ottoman rule in the early modern period, even counting some sultans as their disciples. However, there is still much to learn about their earliest days, following the death of their ‘patron saint’ Jalal al-Din Rumi in 1273. Rumi is of course also notable as the authorof the Masnavi, an extensive work of Sufi poetry written in rhyming couplets that is the core of Mevlevi ritual and learning. Beyond Mevlevi circles, Rumi remains very popular today as a ‘mystic’ poet. This study sheds new light on the intellectual culture of his time.
Mexican American Religions: An Introduction (Religion in America)
by Brett HendricksonMexican American Religions is a concise introduction to the religious life of Mexican American people in the United States. This accessible volume uses historical narrative to explore the complex religious experiences and practices that have shaped Mexican American life in North America. It addresses the religious impact of U.S. imperial expansion into formerly Mexican territory and examines how religion intertwines with Mexican and Mexican American migration into and within the United States. This book also delves into the particularities and challenges faced by Mexican American Catholics in the United States, the development and spread of Mexican American Protestantism and Pentecostalism, and a growing religious diversity. Topics covered include: Mesoamerican religions Iberian religion and colonial evangelization of New Spain The Colonial era Religion in the Mexican period The U.S.-Mexican War and the racialization of Mexican American religion Mexican migration and the Catholic Church Mexican American Protestants Mexican American Evangelical and Charismatic Christianity Mexican American Catholics in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries Curanderismo Religion and Mexican American civil rights Pilgrimage and borderland connections Mexican American Judaism, Islam, Mormonism, and Secularism Mexican American Religions provides an overview of this incredibly diverse community and its ongoing cultural contribution. Ideal for students and scholars approaching the topic for the first time, the book includes sections in each chapter that focus on Mexican American religion in practice.
Mexico's Spiritual Reconquest: Indigenous Catholics and Father Pérez's Revolutionary Church
by Matthew ButlerMexico&’s Spiritual Reconquest brings to life a classically misunderstood pícaro: liberal soldier turned Catholic priest and revolutionary antipope, &“Patriarch&” Joaquín Pérez. Historian Matthew Butler weaves Pérez&’s controversial life story into a larger narrative about the relationship between religion, the state, and indigeneity in twentieth-century Mexico.Mexico&’s Spiritual Reconquest is at once the history of an indigenous reformation and a deeply researched, beautifully written exploration of what can happen when revolutions try to assimilate powerful religious institutions and groups. The book challenges historians to reshape baseline assumptions about modern Mexico in order to see a revolutionary state that was deeply vested in religion and a Cristero War that was, in reality, a culture clash between Catholics.
Mi Divorcio De Jesús: Una Historia De Amor Espiritual
by Victor Hernandez Garcia T'Malkia ZuriElla sirvió fielmente a Jesús confiando en la promesa de la vida eterna, la prosperidad, una buena salud, protección y paz en la Tierra. Más de 43 años después, su búsqueda por el cumplimiento de esas promesas terminó abruptamente, cuando se vio obligada a enfrentar la cuestión de la existencia de Jesús.
Mi Kon Aahe?: मी कोण आहे?
by Dada Bhagwanकेवळ जीवन जगणे हे जीवन नाही. जीवन जगण्याचे काही ध्येय, काही लक्ष्य तर असेल ना ! जीवनात काही उच्य लक्ष्य प्राप्त करायचे ध्येय असायला हवे. जीवनाचे खरे ध्येय "मी कोण आहे" ह्या प्रश्नाचे उत्तर जाणून घेणे हे आहे. मागच्या अनंत जन्मांचा हा अनुत्तरित प्रश्न आहे. ज्ञानीपुरुष परमपूज्य दादाश्रींनी मूळ प्रश्न "मी कोण आहे?" ह्याचे सहज उत्तर सांगितले आहे. ह्या पुस्तकात, मी कोण आहे? मी कोण नाही? स्वतः कोण आहे? माझे काय आहे? माझे काय नाही? बंधन काय आहे? मोक्ष काय आहे? ह्या जगात भगवान आहेत का? ह्या जगताचा 'कर्ता' कोण आहे? भगवान 'कर्ता' आहेत का नाहीत? भागवानांचे खरे स्वरूप काय आहे? 'कर्त्या'चे खरे स्वरूप काय आहे? जग कोण चालवतो? मायेचे स्वरूप काय आहे? जे आपण बघतो आणि जाणतो ते भ्रम आहे की सत्य आहे? व्यावहारिक ज्ञान तुम्हाला मुक्त करू शकते का? ह्या सर्व प्रश्नांची दादाश्रींनी अचूक (अॅाक्युरेट) उत्तरे दिली आहेत.
Mi Little Golden Book sobre el Papa Francisco (Little Golden Book)
by Suzanne Slade¡Sueña en grande con una biografía Little Golden Book sobre el Papa Francisco! La introducción perfecta a la no ficción para lectores jóvenes, ¡así como para fanáticos de todas las edades!Este Little Golden Book sobre el Papa Francisco, líder de la Iglesia Católica Romana y primer Papa de América Latina, es una biografía inspiradora para niños pequeños.Busque más biografías Little Golden Book: • Reina Elizabeth II • Rey Charles III • Barack Obama • Dr. Jonas Salk • Harriet TubmanDream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Pope Francis! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Pope Francis--the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Pope from South America--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Queen Elizabeth II • King Charles III • Barack Obama • Dr. Jonas Salk • Harriet Tubman
Mi Mejor amigo: Sumérgete en una relación más profunda con el Espíritu Santo
by Ricardo RodríguezCUANDO NUESTRO SEÑOR JESÚS ASCENDIÓ AL CIELO, dejó entre nosotros la promesa de que enviaría su Espíritu para consolarnos y guiarnos en esto tan complicado que llamamos vida. Sin embargo, con el pasar de los años, da la impresión que algunos en el Cuerpo de Cristo han olvidado el privilegio de tener al Espíritu Santo habitando entre nosotros y subestiman la capacidad para la cual fue enviado. En su libro Mi mejor amigo, el pastor Ricardo Rodríguez nos brinda una visión más profunda y cálida de este maravilloso componente de la trinidad el cual podemos llegar a conocer y amar tal como Cristo lo dispuso. A través de las páginas de Mi mejor amigo descubrirás:Los deleites de una relación progresiva con el Espíritu SantoCómo contrarrestar las influencias negativas que limitan el poder de Dios en nosotrosLa diferencia entre una experiencia y una relación ¡Y mucho más!
Mi Tiempo Con Dios: Renuévese en su presencia diariamente
by Joyce MeyerOver the course of three years, Joyce Meyer recorded in her journal the personal devotions and inspirations that guided her busy life. Those writings comprise MY TIME WITH GOD, the 365-day devotional that shares powerful insight into Joyce's spiritual reflections and journey. Each daily entry guides readers through a narrative of meditations, an uplifting declaration, and relevant scripture to encourage greater intimacy with God. Including spiritual revelations experienced by one of the world's leading Bible teachers, this book will renew readers' minds, offering assurance of God's complete love and desire for closeness with them.
Mi abuelo explicaba muy bien a los pájaros
by Ivan Castro Rodelo¿Echas de menos el tiempo especial que pasabas con tu abuelo?Mi abuelo explicaba muy bien a los pájaros es una narrativa en lenguaje sencillo que se ubica en la vida del campo latinoamericano, de cualquier país. La trama sucede en dos planos temporales y el tema se centra en la vida del abuelo, narrada por su nieto. Yendo del presente al pasado, se da a conocer su vida llena de aventuras, el romance, la acción y también cómo el abuelo, después de una dolorosa situación en su vida, la pérdida de la abuela, cae en el alcoholismo. Un mensaje a través de la radio toca su corazón y le hace volverse a Dios.
Mi búsqueda diaria: 366 días de sabiduría e inspiración en tu búsqueda de Dios
by A. W. TozerSabiduría e inspiración diaria en tu búsqueda de Dios Uno de los autores más inspirados e inspiradores del siglo 20 es hoy una potente voz profética para los cristianos del siglo 21. Gracias al tesoro de enseñanzas inéditas de A. W. Tozer, autor del clásico espiritual En busca de Dios podrás pasar un año entero fortaleciendo tu andar diario con Dios. Cada devoción incluye un pasaje de las Escrituras, una breve lectura escrita por Tozer, parte de un himno, y una oración. Durante 365 días deja que este gran hombre de la fe le presente a tu corazón y tu mente el desafío a adorar con más sinceridad, mayor fe, oración más profunda y más pasión por Cristo. Mi búsqueda diaria es una invitación a pasar unos minutos cada día en presencia de Jesús, guiados por uno de Sus más fieles siervos. Deja que A. W. Tozer te guíe en tu búsqueda de Dios.
Mi compañero el Espíritu Santo
by Pastor David Yonggi ChoUsted puede disfrutar de una relación íntima con el Espíritu Santo. Paul Yonggi Cho insiste en que es la esencia misma de un ministerio eficaz. Aprenda a dejarse guiar por el Espíritu Santo en su vida diaria, Reciba inspiración mediante el testimonio de David Yonggi Cho, comprenda y reciba los dones del Espíritu Santo.
Mi copa está rebosando: El acto de dar y la generosidad
by Chad BirdEl Dios del cielo y la tierra no es una deidad mezquina y avara que nos haga pasar hambre de misericordia y mendigar migajas de gracia. É l es generoso. É l no deja de dar, y en el momento que pensamos que ya no puede tener má s para nosotros, amontona todaví a má s. É l formó toda la creació n para nosotros, sus hijos e hijas. Nos colma de perdó n y vida en su Hijo, Jesú s, quien es el amor encarnado. Todo lo que somos y todo lo que tenemos proviene de É l. Má s aú n, el Espí ritu nos usa como sus manos y sus pies para cuidar a quienes nos rodean, a la vez que ellos nos cuidan a nosotros. Unidos a nuestro Padre por la fe, y a nuestro pró jimo por el amor, vivimos en la libertad que viene de Jesú s, cuya copa de salvació n desborda hacia nuestras vidas.
Mi libro de ejercicios de conocimiento bíblico
by Brad DensmoreDesarrolle masa cerebral al tonificar sus músculos de Matusalén. ¿Piensa que la Biblia es aburrida? ¡Piénselo de nuevo! Gran trivial bíblica le deleitará y asombrará con una colección divertida de trivialidades que cubren la Biblia entera. Desarrolle su conocimiento acerca de personas, lugares y cosas del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamentos, con pruebas de selección múltiple, listas de las diez mejores cosas, pruebas de verdadero o falso, e incluso algunas estrofas basadas en la Biblia que siguen las tonadas populares favoritas. Brad Densmore ofrece un verdadero reto de conocimiento bíblico con una dosis de humor en el camino, brindándole momentos sorprendentes tales como estos: • «¡Ay! Maneras dolorosas y desusadas de morir»: Sísara muerde el polvo después de su encuentro con el extremo puntiagudo de la estaca de una carpa. • «Lo que quiera que haga flotar su barco»: Noé tenía 600 años cuando sucedió el diluvio, ¿verdadero o falso? • «Las diez acciones de mayor valor del Antiguo Testamento»: Incluyendo Miqueasoft y Eclesiastés General. • ¿Qué tienen en común Tamar, Absalón y la sunamita? ¡Todos fueron notorios por su buena presencia! ¿Listo para hacer ejercicio? ¡Adelante! Usted no se ha divertido tanto desde que escondió un ratón en el escritorio de aquella estirada maestra de escuela dominical.
Mi nombre es Jesús / My name is Jesus: Descúbreme a través de mis nombres
by Elmer L. TownsMi nombre es Jesús Hola...Mi nombre es Jesús. Hay muchas formas de aprender sobre mí. Puedes estudiar mi vida o mis milagros o mis sermones o la manera en que le hablo a la gente. Puedes ver mi deidad entera en lo que dije y también puedes ver toda mi humanidad en los evangelios. Pero quiero contarte sobre todos los nombres, cargos, títulos y descripciones que hay de mí en la Escritura. Cada uno te da un vistazo de quién soy y lo que hago. Cuando las juntas, empiezas a entender quién soy yo, el Hijo de Dios. ¿Por qué hay tantos nombres sobre mí? Porque yo soy Dios. Muchos nombres reflejan mis distintas cualidades, incluso cuando hay muchas cosas sobre mí que tú nunca conocerás. Recuerda, como Dios, yo soy eterno... omnisciente... omnipresente... y omnipotente. Estas son cualidades que los humanos no pueden comprender... medir... ni entender completamente. No puedes conocerme totalmente porque no tienes una mente divina para saberlo todo. Solo el Padre y el Espíritu Santo me conocen por completo y entienden cada aspecto de mi vida. Existen más de 700 nombres que hacen referencia a mí en la Escritura. Algunos de esos nombres me los di yo, algunos otros me los dio el Padre o el Espíritu Santo. Y hasta otros nombres me los dieron los humanos que hablaron bajo inspiración divina o bajo la dirección del Padre o del Espíritu Santo. Hablaron para que la gente pudiera saber cosas de mí que antes ean desconocidas. Hello . . . My name is Jesus. There are many ways to learn about Me. You can study how I lived, or My miracles, or My sermons, or the way I talk to people. You can see My full deity in the things I said, and you can also see my full humanity in the gospels. But I want to tell you about all My names, offices, titles, and pictures of Me in scripture. Each one gives a glimpse of who I am and what I do. When you put all of them together, you begin to grasp who I, the Son of God, am. Why are there so many names about Me? Because I am God. My many names reflect My many qualities, even then there are many things about Me you will never know. Remember, as God I am eternal . . . omniscient . . . omnipresent . . . and omnipotent. These are qualities that humans can&’t comprehend . . . measure . . . or fully understand. You can never completely know Me because you don&’t have a divine mind to know all things. Only the Father and the Holy Spirit know Me completely and understand every aspect of My life. There are over 700 names-references to Me in scripture. Some of these are names I gave Myself, some are names given to Me by the Father, or the Holy Spirit. Other names are given to Me by humans who spoke under divine inspiration and/or direction by the Father or Holy Spirit. They spoke so people would know things about Me that were previously unknown.
Mi pequeña Biblia
by Diane Le FeyerCon ventas de más de dos millones de ejemplares de la serie en inglés, esta marca ha permanecido firme durante más de dos décadas y sigue llegando a las listas best seller. Este libro contiene una colección de historias de la Biblia relatadas de forma sencilla y está lleno de hermosas ilustraciones que darán vida a este clásico para alcanzar a una nueva generación de padres y niños. Es una manera perfecta de enseñarles a tus hijos historias importantes de la Biblia que tendrán una gran influencia en sus corazones. Incluye las historias favoritas de los niños como: la historia del bebé Moisés, Noé, Daniel, el nacimiento de Jesús, Jesús con los niños, el llamado de Jesus para amar y ayudar a los demás y muchas más. El formato es perfecto para las pequeñas manos de tus hijos y el precio bajo permiten que padres y abuelos puedan adquirirlo y usarlo como herramienta de enseñanza o para incluir en una cesta de pascua o en una bolsa de regalo y sorprender a los pequeñitos. ¡Los niños aprenderán que este libro enseña grandes verdades de la Biblia!
Mi pequeño libro de oraciones
by Diane Le FeyerCon más de dos millones de ejemplares vendidos en inglés, esta serie ha permanecido fuerte durante más de dos décadas y sigue aún en las listas de best sellers. Este libro les enseña a los niños tanto oraciones clásicas y modernas para cada momento del día tales como las horas de comer, dormir, jugar, tiempo con Dios y con los demás, así como oraciones para cuando los niños tienen miedo, estan felices o tristes. El formato es perfecto para manos pequeñas, y el precio bajo permite que los padres o abuelos puedan adquirirlo y usarlo como una herramienta para enseñar a los niños o para incluirlo en las cestas de Pascua o bolsas de regalo de cumpleaños.
Mi'kmaq Landscapes: From Animism to Sacred Ecology (Vitality of Indigenous Religions)
by Anne-Christine HornborgThis book seeks to explore historical changes in the lifeworld of the Mi'kmaq Indians of Eastern Canada. The Mi'kmaq culture hero Kluskap serves as a key persona in discussing issues such as traditions, changing conceptions of land, and human-environmental relations. In order not to depict Mi'kmaq culture as timeless, two important periods in its history are examined. Within the first period, between 1850 and 1930, Hornborg explores historical evidence of the ontology, epistemology, and ethics - jointly labelled animism - that stem from a premodern Mi'kmaq hunting subsistence. New ways of discussing animism and shamanism are here richly exemplified. The second study situates the culture hero in the modern world of the 1990s, when allusions to Mi'kmaq tradition and to Kluskap played an important role in the struggle against a planned superquarry on Cape Breton. This study discusses the eco-cosmology that has been formulated by modern reserve inhabitants which could be labelled a 'sacred ecology'. Focusing on how the Mi'kmaq are rebuilding their traditions and environmental relations in interaction with modern society, Hornborg illustrates how environmental groups, pan-Indianism, and education play an important role, but so does reserve life. By anchoring their engagement in reserve life the Mi'kmaq traditionalists have, to a large extent, been able to confront both external and internal doubts about their authenticity.
Mic Drop Moments Journal: Inspirational One-Liners
by Thomas NelsonMic Drop Moments Journal captures the extraordinarily inspirational one-liners from authors who change lives and teach us how to live a more intentionally. Levi Lusko, Jennie Allen, Valorie Burton, Andy Andrews, Bubba Watson, and many more are featured in this reflective journal. Alongside each quote is a journaling prompt and lines to jot down your thoughts. Men and women will:enjoy the short quotes and simple interactive journaling prompts.be encouraged by the honesty, grace, and wisdom from authors.grow in their faith with inspirational quotes and interactive journaling prompts.This easy-to-follow journal makes a great gift for any occasion and is a great self-purchase for anyone looking to create a routine of gratitude, reflection, or self-care.
Micah
by Ehud Ben ZviEhud Ben Zvi explores the prophetic book of Micah as a written document that presents itself as YHWH&’s word. He examines how Micah was read by its ancient audience and explores the social setting upon which the biblical book stands. Emphasis is placed on the construction of the past, on the images of the future, and on the relevance of both of these to the current community of readers for whom the book was intended. The commentary not only deals extensively with the message of Micah but with the social function of this and other prophetic books in ancient Israel. Ben Zvi&’s various lines of investigation lead to a deeper understanding of Micah and its enduring message.
Micah (The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC))
by Stephen G. DempsterA distinctively theological take on the book of Micah Readers of the book of Micah learn a great deal about God: he is a mighty God who controls the nations, yet he is also concerned with everyday matters like equity, poverty, and care for widows and orphans. In presenting this transcendent-yet-immanent God, Micah's message revolves around themes of justice, judgment, and salvation that continue to carry great significance today. In this theological commentary on the book of Micah, Stephen Dempster places the text in conversation with the larger story of Scripture. After discussing questions of structure and authorship in his introduction, Dempster systematically works through the text, drawing links to the broader biblical story throughout. In the second part of his commentary Dempster offers theological discussion that further explicates the most significant themes in Micah and their applicability to today's Christians.
Micah (The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC))
by Stephen G. DempsterA distinctively theological take on the book of Micah Readers of the book of Micah learn a great deal about God: he is a mighty God who controls the nations, yet he is also concerned with everyday matters like equity, poverty, and care for widows and orphans. In presenting this transcendent-yet-immanent God, Micah's message revolves around themes of justice, judgment, and salvation that continue to carry great significance today. In this theological commentary on the book of Micah, Stephen Dempster places the text in conversation with the larger story of Scripture. After discussing questions of structure and authorship in his introduction, Dempster systematically works through the text, drawing links to the broader biblical story throughout. In the second part of his commentary Dempster offers theological discussion that further explicates the most significant themes in Micah and their applicability to today's Christians.
Micah / Nahum / Habakkuk / Zephaniah / Haggai / Zechariah / Malachi (The Preacher's Commentary)
by Walter KaiserGeneral editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations.The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen for the Preacher's Commentary because it combines with integrity the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis, and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material, and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and vitality.
Micah A Commentary
by Daniel L. Smith-ChristopherConsidered one of the Minor Prophets, the book of Micah contains the famous quote "what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8). However, many of us do not know the circumstances that led the prophet to these famous words. This serious commentary by Daniel Smith-Christopher analyzes the historical, social, and literary context of the book of Micah. Smith-Christopher presents a challenging perspective on Micah, who is here represented as an angry opposition figure to King Hezekiah and the Jerusalem elite. In Micah, we hear from those Judeans who suffered Assyrian, and later Babylonian, force but who hold Jerusalem's military folly to blame as much as the Empires of his day. Smith-Christopher's fresh reading of Micah is a stimulating addition to the Old Testament Library that will well serve both the academy and the church. The Old Testament Library series provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing. The editorial board consists of William P. Brown, William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia; Carol A. Newsom, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia; and Brent A. Strawn, Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.