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The Martyrs of the Coliseum: or, Historical Records of the Great Amphitheatre of Ancient Rome - An Early Christian History
by A J O’ReillyA. J. O’Reilly’s "The Martyrs of the Coliseum: or, Historical Records of the Great Amphitheatre of Ancient Rome - An Early Christian History" is a poignant and meticulously researched account of the lives and sacrifices of early Christians who faced persecution and martyrdom in the mighty Colosseum of Rome. This compelling work offers readers a deep and moving exploration of faith, courage, and endurance amidst one of the most brutal periods in Christian history.O’Reilly begins with a detailed history of the Colosseum itself, describing its architectural grandeur, its role in Roman society, and the spectacles that took place within its walls. He vividly brings to life the atmosphere of the amphitheatre, where the roar of the crowd and the clash of gladiators were a backdrop to the more harrowing tales of Christian martyrs.Central to "The Martyrs of the Coliseum" are the personal stories of the men, women, and children who stood firm in their faith despite facing unimaginable horrors. O’Reilly meticulously documents the trials and executions of these early Christians, painting a vivid picture of their unwavering faith and the brutal methods of persecution they endured. Through a careful examination of historical records, letters, and early Christian writings, he provides a comprehensive narrative of their suffering and their ultimate sacrifice.O’Reilly’s work is not only a historical account but also a tribute to the enduring spirit of the early Christian community. He explores the impact of these martyrdoms on the spread of Christianity, highlighting how the courage and steadfastness of the martyrs inspired others and helped to solidify the foundations of the Christian faith."The Martyrs of the Coliseum" is an essential read for historians, theologians, and anyone interested in early Christian history. O’Reilly’s compassionate and scholarly approach ensures that readers gain a profound understanding of the human cost of religious persecution and the power of faith in the face of adversity.
The Martyr's Song: A Novel (The\martyr's Song Ser. #2)
by Ted DekkerWhat would you die for?That's the question suddenly thrust upon a small band of women and children in Bosnia at the close of World War II. When a group of bitter soldiers stumble upon their peaceful village, they suddenly face an insidious evil . . . and the ultimate test.It is then, in the midst of chaos and pain that the Martyr's Song is first heard. It is then that the window into heaven first opens. It is then that love and beauty are shown in breathtaking reality.You have in your hands the story and the song that changed . . . everything.
Maru Prarthna-Vishwa
by Suresh Dalalસુરેશ દલાલ દ્વારા ઈશ્વર સાથે વાતચીતના સ્વરૂપમાં નાની નાની પ્રાર્થનાઓ... શ્રેણીમાં ૯ પુસ્તિકાઓ
The Marvel and Miracle of Advent Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Recapturing the Wonder of Jesus Living with Us
by Lisa Harper Christine CaineJesus&’ arrival on earth changed the course of history forever. Not only for those who lived in the first century, but for those of us in the twenty-first century as well. The miracle and marvel of the Advent season demonstrates that we are precious to Him. He&’s not a distant God. He is Emmanuel, God with us. That includes wherever you are, right now.Throughout the Old Testament, we find descriptions, allusions, prophecies, and even foreshadowing of the long-anticipated Messiah. The Messiah is Jesus, whose purpose and promise was not limited by His humanity. In this Bible study, you will learn that it&’s not your behavior that earns the kindness of a holy God; it&’s the presence of Jesus coming to Earth to be with you, always.Join Christine Caine and Lisa Harper this Advent season for a four-session video Bible study like no other. Your hope and spirit will be revived as you recapture the wonder of Jesus&’ obvious love for you. You&’ll discover that Advent is not only a season of waiting and preparation, but also, it&’s a season of action to share the hope of Jesus with everyone.
Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe
by Levi Lusko Tama FortnerLoneliness among kids is on the rise. In Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe, author and pastor Levi Lusko uses illuminating stories, biblical teaching, and eye-opening surprises about outer space to show kids that they're never alone, because God is always with them.The moon is a constant and mysterious presence in our sky! Kids marvel at it, just as adults do, wondering about our big universe. And they'll love learning about the moon and other out-of-this-world discoveries about God's creative cosmos. With insightful, educational, and comforting devotions, kids will discover that God is powerful, He is good, and He will never leave us.Including fun facts and simple action steps, this 90-day devotional journey will help kids tohandle real-life issues such as loneliness, peer pressure, negative emotions, and more;tackle truths about God's creation, learn how our universe fits together in perfect harmony, and discover God's love for His children;learn from courageous people, including Father Abraham, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Katherine Johnson, and many others;dig into interesting space and astronomy facts, plus scientific findings reinforced by the Bible; andfoster a new sense of wonder at God's magnificent creation as they engage with His promises.Despite the conundrums kids may face on earth, they'll learn that God defies gravity and is with them wherever they go!
Marvellous Melbourne and Spiritual Power: A Christian Revival and Its Lasting Legacy
by Will RenshawMarvellous Melbourne and Spiritual Power is a unique record of the rich Christian spiritual heritage of Melbourne. The foundations for this heritage were laid within the city's first months of European settlement, when Henry Reed preached the gospel at Port Phillip in 1835. In the decades that followed, many gathered regularly to pray for evangelistic and missionary activity, and for a revival of faith in the young nation. One significant outcome was the growth of a flourishing evangelical movement in Victoria with its distinctive Keswick-style convention ministry, which originated in England and proclaimed abundant life and full salvation.This is a story of how God equips ordinary people to become extraordinary leaders in his service. It is a powerful testimony to the importance of persevering prayer and intercession in the deep reviving work of God in his church and the wider community.
The Marvelous Mirza Girls
by Sheba KarimGilmore Girls meets vibrant New Delhi in this thoughtful and hilarious new novel about a teen facing family expectations, relationship complications, and hidden secrets in a new country—sprinkled with Sheba Karim’s signature wit and steamy romance, and perfect for readers who loved Mary H. K. Choi’s Emergency Contact and Adib Khorram’s Darius the Great Is Not Okay. To cure her post-senior year slump, made worse by the loss of her aunt Sonia, Noreen decides to follow her mom on a gap year trip to New Delhi, hoping India can lessen her grief and bring her voice back.In the world’s most polluted city, Noreen soon meets kind, handsome Kabir, who introduces her to the wonders of this magical, complicated place. With the help of Kabir—plus Bollywood celebrities, fourteenth-century ruins, karaoke parties, and Sufi saints—Noreen discovers new meanings for home. But when a family scandal erupts, Noreen and Kabir must face complex questions in their own relationship: What does it mean to truly stand by someone—and what are the boundaries of love?
The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs: Respecting and Caring for All God's Creation
by Joel SalatinFrom Christian libertarian farmer Joel Salatin, a clarion call to readers to honor the animals and the land, and produce food based on spiritual principles. Joel Salatin is perhaps the nation's best known farmer, whose environmentally friendly, sustainable Polyface Farms has been featured in Food, Inc. and Time magazine. Now in his first book written for a faith audience, Salatin offers a deeply personal argument for earth stewardship, and calls for fellow Christians to join him in looking to the Bible for a foodscape in line with spiritual truth. Salatin urges Christians to rethink America's allegiance to cheap corporate food that destroys creation in its production, impoverishes third world countries, and supports oligarchical interests. He wonders why Christians ignore and even revel in unhealthy eating habits and factory farming that runs counter to God's design. With scripture and Biblical stories, Salatin presents an alternative and shows readers that in appreciating the pigness of pigs, we celebrate the Glory of God.
Marvelous Stories from the Life of Muhammad
by Mardijah Aldrich TarantinoThis book is a collection of eighteen lively, well-loved stories from the life of the Prophet Muhammad. They highlight the main stations of his life--from orphaned child to Prophet of God and beloved leader of all Muslims. The book includes twenty-three charming illustrations that offer a glimpse of the world in which the stories are set. Mardijah Aldrich Tarantino is of American and French heritage. She has traveled widely and enjoys painting, languages, and writing for children. She lives in Cathedral City, California.
Marven of the Great North Woods
by Kathryn LaskyWhen the great influenza epidemic strikes Duluth, Minnesota, in 1918, Marven's parents know they must send their son far away to keep him safe from the disease. So the ten-year-old boards a train headed for a logging camp, not knowing if he will ever see his family again. In the great north woods, Marven finds a new world of towering trees, endless expanses of snow, and lumberjacks as big as grizzly bears. He feels very alone among the enormous woodsmen--until he meets Jean-Louis, the burliest jack of all, and they become fast friends.
Marx and Satan
by Richard WurmbrandThis book is a well-documented study of Marxism's roots in satanism.
Marx and the End of Orientalism (Routledge Revivals #Vol. 7)
by Bryan S. TurnerFirst published in 1978, this title analyses a range of problems that arise in the study of North Africa and the Middle East, bridging the gap between studies of Sociology, Islam, and Marxism. Both Sociology and the study of Islam draw on an Orientalist tradition founded on an idealist epistemology, ethnocentric values and an evolutionary view of historical development. Bryan Turner challenges the basic assumptions of Orientalism by considering such issues as the social structure of Islamic society, the impact of capitalism in the Middle East, the effect of Israel on territories, revolutions, social classes and nationalism. A detailed and fascinating study, Marx and the End of Orientalism will be of particular interest to students studying the sociology of colonialism and development, Marxist sociology and sociological theory.
Marx, Spinoza and Darwin: Materialism, Subjectivity and Critique of Religion (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)
by Mauricio Vieira MartinsMarx, Spinoza and Darwin presents a common thread in its argument: it shows how these authors—certainly with differences among themselves—consolidated a field of investigation that does not resort to transcendent or religious premises in approaching the phenomena they analyze. Thus, when Spinoza declared that the “will of God” is the “sanctuary of ignorance,” when Marx provocatively maintained that “criticism of religion is the premise of all criticism,” or when Darwin polemicized against a millennial creationist approach, all were taking a stand that invited us to view our world through a secular and immanent lens. In addition to this common thread, Martins discusses other issues present in the works of these thinkers, for instance the space that exists for human subjectivity from a Marxist perspective (which is not to be confused with philosophical “objectivism”): men and women are encouraged to act in the world. With this conceptual background, the concluding chapters of the book address the proliferation of some less examined Christian fundamentalisms in contemporary world, presenting an explanatory hypothesis for the phenomenon.
Marx Went Away - But Karl Stayed Behind: Economy, Society and Religion in a Siberian Collective Farm
by Caroline HumphreyWhen it appeared in 1983, Caroline Humphrey's Karl Marx Collective was the first detailed study of the Soviet collective farm system. Through careful ethnographic work on two collective farms operated in Buryat communities in Siberia, the author presented an absorbing--if dispiriting--account of the actual functioning of a planned economy at the local level. Now this classic work is back in print in a revised edition that adds new material from the author's most recent research in the former Soviet Union. In two new chapters she documents what has happened to the two farms in the collapsing Russian economy. She finds that collective farms are still the dominant agricultural forms, not out of nostalgic sentiment or loyalty to the Soviet ideal, but from economic and political necessity. Today the collectives are based on households and small groups coming together out of choice. There have been important resurgences in "traditional" thinking about kinship, genealogy, shamanism and mountain cults; and yet all of this is newly formed by its attempt to deal with post-Soviet realities.
Marxism, Religion, and Emancipatory Politics (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)
by Graeme Kirkpatrick Peter McMylor Simin FadaeeThis edited collection evaluates the relationship between Marxism and religion in two ways: Marxism’s treatment of religion and the religious aspects of Marxism. Its aim is to complicate the superficial understanding of Marxism as a simple rejection of religion both in theory and practice. Divided into two parts (Theory and Praxis), this book brings together the three different themes of Marxism, religion, and emancipation for the first time. The first part explores the more theoretical discussions regarding the relationship between Marxism and various themes (or currents) within religious thought, to highlight points of compatibility as well as incompatibilities/conflicts. The studies in the second part of the collection refer to how Marxist ideas are received in different parts of the world. They show that as soon as Marxism arrives in a new place, the theory interacts and bonds with a pre-existing stock of ideas, each changing the other reciprocally.
Mary: Becoming a Girl of Faithfulness - True Girl Bible Study (True Girl Bible Study)
by Dannah GreshMary wasn&’t perfect . . . but she was faithful.Mary was living the life of an ordinary girl. But all that changed when an angel came to her with an invitation to be a part of God&’s super big, ginormous plan to save the world. Sounds cool, right? Well, to be a part of God&’s big plan she had to give up her plans. And she didn&’t understand everything, but she knew it was going to be difficult. Even so, Mary said yes! Do you know why? She was faithful. In Mary, a six-week Bible study, you&’ll enter Mary&’s story and learn how you can become a girl of faithfulness. God doesn&’t need the best athletes, the most beautiful girls, or the exceptionally talented to do great things for Him. He just needs an ordinary girl who is willing to say, &“Yes.&” Mary&’s life proves to us that when a True Girl responds with faith in the moment, it brings a beautiful, forever blessing.True Girl Bible Studies feature important women from the Bible so that from their examples, we can learn what it looks like to be a True Girl. Each study is designed to help moms lead their daughters deeply into the Word of God so they can develop a steady love for Scripture. Together, moms and daughters can discover what it means to be a True Girl after God&’s own heart.
Mary: Help in Hard Times
by Marianne Lorraine Trouvé FSPDiscussing four of the Blessed Virgin's roles, Mary: Help in Hard Times is a combination of history, stories, and prayers in an approachable, practical size. Divided into three distinct sections, the book's first segment discusses four key moments of Mary's life. The second section contains personal stories of Mary's intercession, and the book closes with various Marian devotions and prayers. An added feature is the reflection questions after each section. Bringing strength to those who feel overwhelmed, Mary: Help in Hard Times is a hope-filled companion for everyone.
Mary: A Study in Luke 1 & 2
by Gretchen C NelsonFor many believers, Mary has become one of many characters of the nativity story. In truth, the story of the mother of Jesus means so much more. Her journey of faith and obedience is representative of the patheach believer must travel. Just as Mary accepted the honor of carrying the baby Jesus, we too must receive the invitation to carry His Spirit and walk with Him.Join author Gretchen C. Nelson as she paints a vivid picture of Mary the mother of Jesus, and brings her remarkable and timeless story to life.
Mary (Get to Know)
by ZondervanChosen by GodMary was more than the mother of Jesus. She was a hero of the Bible. She said “Yes!” to God. Learn about Mary and her exciting place in history. Discover what it was like to grow up in Israel and be a part of Jesus’ life on earth. Mary—part of the Get to Know series—will teach you everything you need to know about this young woman whom God used to do great things!
Mary and the Art of Prayer: The Hours of the Virgin in Medieval Christian Life and Thought
by Rachel Fulton BrownWould you like to learn to pray like a medieval Christian? In Mary and the Art of Prayer, Rachel Fulton Brown traces the history of the medieval practice of praising Mary through the complex of prayers known as the Hours of the Virgin. More than just a work of comprehensive historical scholarship, the book asks readers to immerse themselves in the experience of believing in and praying to Mary. Mary and the Art of Prayer crosses the boundaries that modern scholars typically place between observation and experience, between the world of provable facts and the world of imagination, suggesting what it would have been like for medieval Christians to encounter Mary in prayer.Mary and the Art of Prayer opens with a history of the devotion of the Hours or “Little Office” of the Virgin. It then guides readers in the practice of saying this Office, including its invitatory (Ave Maria), antiphons, psalms, lessons, and prayers. The book works on several levels at once. It provides a new methodology for thinking about devotion and prayer; a new appreciation of the scope of and audience for the Hours of the Virgin; a new understanding of how Mary functions theologically and devotionally; and a new reading of sources not previously taken into account. A courageous and moving work, it will transform our ideas of what scholarship is and what it can accomplish.
Mary and the Little Shepherds of Fatima
by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Maria João Lopes Marlyn Monge Sr.Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fátima, Portugal with this charmingly illustrated true story designed to delight and educate children ages 5 to 8. Answering the Blessed Mother’s call to pray the Rosary and make small sacrifices to help bring an end to WWI, Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia faced persecution and doubt with unwavering faith and confidence. Read how their courage and desire to spread the Rosary helped thousands witness Our Lady’s Miracle of the Sun!
Mary Arden (Living Books Romance #95)
by Grace Livingston Hill[From the back cover:) Pampered and popular, Mary Arden had everything: friends, parties, clothes, and a life free from worry or care. Above all, she had the most sought-after man in her circle of friends: the dashing Brooke Haven. Everyone expected Mary and Brooke to announce their engagement soon--and no one was more excited about the match than Mary’s own mother. But Mary, feeling smothered by high society, had decided to take charge of her own future. And so, though she knew she was upsetting her mother’s careful plans for her, she ran to Arden, the old-fashioned country town that had been her childhood home, a town that had been named for the generations of Ardens who had lived there. Would Arden be as she remembered it? Would the people she had known and loved there welcome her back? Could she finally find a place she could call her home? Uncertain, yet with a hopeful heart, Mary went, never dreaming that an old friend had secretly been hoping for her return--or that she was about to turn his world upside down! If you enjoyed this book and like books in which young people overcome adversity to find love and bright futures with the support of their Christian faith, look in the Bookshare library for nearly a hundred more books by this beloved author. Most are set in the first half of the twentieth century. Look for: #38. Spice Box. # 41. Blue Ruin, #50. The Finding of Jasper Holt, #66. The Girl from Montana, #71. Exit Betty, #73. Not Under the Law, #74. Lo, Michael, 76. The City of Fire, #84. Cloudy Jewel, #95 Mary Arden and #96. Because of Stephen.
Mary Berry's Christmas Collection: Over 100 fabulous recipes and tips for a hassle-free festive season
by Mary BerryNote: This is a reissue edition of Mary Berry's Christmas Collection originally published in 2013 by Headline. The cover and a handful of the internal images have been updated. Mary's foolproof recipes remain the same.Mary Berry's Christmas Collection combines time-honoured festive favourites with a variety of new and exciting dishes to spice up the season. By taking the traditional Christmas fare and giving it a twist, Mary adds sparkle to every celebration.Simple yet reliable recipes and Mary's handy hints will take the pressure off entertaining, whether it's for the big day itself, a Boxing Day crowd or an intimate New Year family gathering.With an invaluable Christmas Day countdown, sample menus, shopping lists and ever-popular tips on preparing ahead and freezing, this is the must-have companion to the festive season.Chapters include: * Canapés* First Courses* Fish and Vegetarian* Christmas Roasts* Vegetables and Sides* Traditional Christmas Puddings* Festive Desserts* Buffets and Boxing Day
Mary Berry's Christmas Collection: Over 100 fabulous recipes and tips for a hassle-free festive season
by Mary BerryNote: This is a reissue edition of Mary Berry's Christmas Collection originally published in 2013 by Headline. The cover and a handful of the internal images have been updated. Mary's foolproof recipes remain the same.Mary Berry's Christmas Collection combines time-honoured festive favourites with a variety of new and exciting dishes to spice up the season. By taking the traditional Christmas fare and giving it a twist, Mary adds sparkle to every celebration.Simple yet reliable recipes and Mary's handy hints will take the pressure off entertaining, whether it's for the big day itself, a Boxing Day crowd or an intimate New Year family gathering.With an invaluable Christmas Day countdown, sample menus, shopping lists and ever-popular tips on preparing ahead and freezing, this is the must-have companion to the festive season.Chapters include: * Canapés* First Courses* Fish and Vegetarian* Christmas Roasts* Vegetables and Sides* Traditional Christmas Puddings* Festive Desserts* Buffets and Boxing Day