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Myths, Dreams, and Mysteries: The Encounter Between Contemporary Faiths and Archaic Realities
by Mircea Eliade Philip MairetCareful study of mythology.
Myths in Minutes (IN MINUTES)
by Neil PhilipThe world's great fables, sagas and legends dramatically retold.Myths are the greatest stories ever told. Passed down over millennia, they are the templates for all our stories, with their eternal themes of creation and destruction, fate and cunning, heroism and cruelty, sensuality and war. Retold here are nearly 200 myths - from Prometheus defying Zeus to create man to the destruction of Troy; and from valiant battles against Frost Giants and Cyclopes to the heroic quests for the Golden Fleece and Holy Grail - including a commentary on their origins, common themes and meanings. Compellingly written, concise and with each myth illustrated with an iconic image, Myths in Minutes is the perfect way to understand and enjoy the world's major fables. Includes the great Ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian legends: The Labours of Heracles; The Gods of Olympus; Zeus defeats the Titans; Hades and the Underworld; Theseus and the Minotaur; The Gorgons; Perseus and Andromeda; Oedipus and the Sphinx; The Judgment of Paris; The Trojan Horse; The Odyssey; Jason and The Golden Fleece; Romulus, Remus and the Founding of Rome; Mars, the God of War; The Eye of Ra; The Murder and Resurrection of Osiris; and more.The best of Celtic, Norse, Eastern, American, Oceanic and African myths: Gilgamesh and the Great Flood; Odin's Great Sacrifice; Thor's Adventures in the Land of the Giants; The Treachery of Loki; Ragnarok - The Last Battle; The Eight Immortals; The War Between the Sun and the Stars; Quetzalcoatl, The Plumed Serpent; Ganesh, the Elephant-headed; Ananse and the Sky God; King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table; the age-old stories of the Aboriginal Dreaming; and many; many more.
Myths & Legends of the Polynesians
by Johannes C. AndersenMyths & Legends of the Polynesians is an account of the history, art and mythology of the Polynesian peoples.The Polynesians had many myths and legends, but through the ages they had been circulated by word of mouth, and not recorded. They were recalled from the vast storehouse of time and memory by the old priests who treasured the old traditions, and by the kahuna or sorcerers who constantly relived the legends and sang the old songs.Polynesians have always had a strong romantic appeal to the outside world, possibly because of their enchanting island surroundings, their simple life and natural graces. Their legends have been woven into rich tapestries in this classic text.Stories of Myths and Legends of the Polynesians include:Koropanga and RukutiaKelea and KalamakuaUenukuFairies and TaniwhaThe Tawhaki CyclePele the Fire-GodessThe Spirit WorldsIo, Tangaroa, and CreationTane' and RongoTHe Areoi Society and and Hula Dance
Myths, Models and Paradigms
by Ian G. BarbourScientist and philosophers have more in common than might first appear, especially when the language used in the two disciplines receives a closer scrutiny. Ian G. Barbour treats three scientific view-points that can clarify the specific nature of religious language. The first theme is the diverse function of language. Science and religion each has its own task and its own applicable logic and language. Religious symbols and their expression in myths imply a perspective and interpretation of human history and experience, directing attention to particular patterns in events. The second theme is the role of models in both scientific and religious language. What the "billiard ball model" of a gas and the biblical model of personal God both achieve is an interpretation of experience, a restructuring of how one sees the world. The third area in which science and religion have a common stake is the role of paradigms. Paradigms are standard examples of scientific investigation which embody a set of assumptions and becomes a research tradition until replaced by other assumptions. Religions has its paradigms, like the covenant of Sinai, which have issued in traditions. Dr. Barbour concludes that scientific and religious language bother offer knowledge of reality based on experience. In determining the appropriate data and criteria for this experience the philosopher of religion can profit greet from the work of the scientist.
Myths of Creation
by Philip FreundAn exploration of mythology, religious belief, and scientific theory on the origins of the universe. A classic study of mythology, this examination investigates stories from all continents and ages--with all their startling similarities and contrasts--to reveal the workings of the human mind and imagination. Philip Freund provides revealing insight into the universality of ideas and faith by examining a wide range of texts such as the Old Testament, the Upanishads, and Gilgamesh in his search for parallels between creation fables. The analysis estimates, for example, that more than 500 flood legends have been told by more than 250 tribes and peoples from around the world. Also featured are clear presentations of the theories of towering figures such as Freud, Jung, Frazer, Campbell, and Malinowski who have proposed variously that myths are primitive history based on literal fact, a means of expressing profound tribal wisdom and psychological and sexual truth, or that they represent a search for kinship with the animal and vegetable world. Fascinating and erudite, this revered book ranks among the select handful of core texts in any mythology collection.
Myths Of The Greeks And Romans
by Michael GrantThis work provides an analysis of the influence of the classic myth on the study and execution of artistic and scientific endeavours throughout the ages. The book summarizes all the myths and legends of the lesser Gods and heroes, and traces their origins in historical fact or religious myth. It also shows how myths have continued to evolve throughout the ages.
Myths of Guam
by Cat MajorCollection of 20 stories Guam is an island rich in culture. One way to get an inside view of that richness is by listening to the myths and legends of Guam. In this book I have tried to make stories that seem alive without changing the legends as they have been handed down through the years. I hope that you will enjoy these myths as much as I have, and will read them to your children, who will read them to their children. --- Known around the island for her creative works, Cat Major makes the myths and legends of Guam come alive for youngsters, oldsters, and all those in between. Cat will enthrall you with her style and vivid portrayals of such legends as * Tale of two lovers * Sirena * Legend of the flame tree and 17 other stories
The Myths of Liberal Zionism
by Yitzhak LaorYitzhak Laor is one of Israel's most prominent dissidents and poets, a latter-day Spinoza who helps keep alive the critical tradition within Jewish culture. In this work he fearlessly dissects the complex attitudes of Western European liberal Left intellectuals toward Israel, Zionism and the "Israeli peace camp." He argues that through a prism of famous writers like Amos Oz, David Grossman and A.B. Yehoshua, the peace camp has now adopted the European vision of "new Zionism," promoting the fierce Israeli desire to be accepted as part of the West and taking advantage of growing Islamophobia across Europe.The backdrop to this uneasy relationship is the ever-present shadow of the Holocaust. Laor is merciless as he strips bare the hypocrisies and unarticulated fantasies that lie beneath the love-affair between "liberal Zionists" and their European supporters.
Myths of the Ancient Greeks
by Richard P. MartinFrom one of today's foremost scholars, a lively retelling of the timeless tales... Here are the myths that have influenced so much of our cultural heritage. Such age-old stories as the tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice or Demeter's loss of her daughter, Persephone, resonate strongly with readers even today. In this book the rousing adventures of the heroes Herakles, Theseus, and Perseus are intertwined with the tragedies of immortal Prometheus and mortal Oedipus, the amorous escapades of Zeus, the trickery of Hermes, and the ecstasy of Dionysus. In-depth introductions to each section deepen your understanding of the myths--and heighten your reading pleasure. Presented in simple yet elegant prose, these tales emerge in brilliant new life. From the creation battle of the gods and Titans to Odysseus' return home from the Trojan War, this indispensable volume contains fifty-six legendary stories--handed down from generations past--that will continue to captivate readers for generations to come.
Myths of the Asanas: The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition
by Alanna Kaivalya Arjuna van der KooijThe ancient lore behind yoga poses: “Transports us to a world where gods and goddesses, saints, and enlightened animals serve as our teachers.” —MC YogiPractitioners around the world reap the physical benefits of yoga, assuming poses frequently called by their Sanskrit names. While many know that hanumanasana is named for the deity Hanuman, few know why. But behind each asana and its corresponding movements is an ancient story about a god, sage, or sacred animal, much like Aesop’s fables or European folktales. Myths of the Asanas is the first book to collect and retell these ancient stories. The myths behind yoga’s spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Meditating on the tolerance of trees while standing in tree pose can help one become more tolerant. Learning how the disfigured sage Astavakra came to be the teacher of a king can liberate us from anxieties about our external appearance and our self-imposed limitations. Marveling at Hanuman’s devotion to Ram can serve as a source of spiritual strength and determination. With more than sixty beautiful illustrations to frame the stories, Myths of the Asanas will add a new dimension to your practice and study of yoga.“Truly enhances our yogic lessons. Some of the nuances of ethics, posture, breath, and meditation can only be touched through metaphor and mythology and we thank them for taking us on this journey.” —Rodney Yee, author of Moving Toward Balance
Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists
by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy Sister NiveditaGreat stories of the epics; deeds of Krishna, Shiva, taken from puranas, Vedas, folk tales, more. 32 illustrations.
Myths of the Rune Stone
by David M. KruegerWhat do our myths say about us? Why do we choose to believe stories that have been disproven? David M. Krueger takes an in-depth look at a legend that held tremendous power in one corner of Minnesota, helping to define both a community's and a state's identity for decades.In 1898, a Swedish immigrant farmer claimed to have discovered a large rock with writing carved into its surface in a field near Kensington, Minnesota. The writing told a North American origin story, predating Christopher Columbus's exploration, in which Viking missionaries reached what is now Minnesota in 1362 only to be massacred by Indians. The tale's credibility was quickly challenged and ultimately undermined by experts, but the myth took hold.Faith in the authenticity of the Kensington Rune Stone was a crucial part of the local Nordic identity. Accepted and proclaimed as truth, the story of the Rune Stone recast Native Americans as villains. The community used the account as the basis for civic celebrations for years, and advocates for the stone continue to promote its validity despite the overwhelming evidence that it was a hoax. Krueger puts this stubborn conviction in context and shows how confidence in the legitimacy of the stone has deep implications for a wide variety of Minnesotans who embraced it, including Scandinavian immigrants, Catholics, small-town boosters, and those who desired to commemorate the white settlers who died in the Dakota War of 1862.Krueger demonstrates how the resilient belief in the Rune Stone is a form of civil religion, with aspects that defy logic but illustrate how communities characterize themselves. He reveals something unique about America's preoccupation with divine right and its troubled way of coming to terms with the history of the continent's first residents. By considering who is included, who is left out, and how heroes and villains are created in the stories we tell about the past, Myths of the Rune Stone offers an enlightening perspective on not just Minnesota but the United States as well.
Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation
by Dr. Jenelle KimMyung Sung introduces the Korean art of living meditation as the way to achieve a life of balance and happiness. Using eight simple keys, readers can enjoy all the calming, positive benefits of meditation in every minute of every day.You can experience calm mindfulness in every moment of every dayMost forms of meditation ask us to be still and quiet, to take time away from our busy lives and forget about our ever-growing to-do lists. Myung Sung, the peaceful art of Korean mindfulness, does the opposite. Myung Sung is active, dynamic, a connectedness woven into our everyday experience through the practice of eight simple steps.Through stories and wisdom passed down through generations and practical tools, Myung Sung will help you: • Find balance and happiness • Calmly resolve conflict • Walk through stress • Accomplish your life goalsConnect to your limitless reserves of natural energy and discover how your struggles – in work, marriage, parenting, friendships, health, money – become less difficult. By practising the eight keys of Myung Sung, you can transform the way you live your life and uncover a greater sense of balance between mind, body and spirit.
N 2 Deep (TodaysGirls.com #7)
by Terry Brown Laurie KnowltonAmber needs help from God when she is talked into trying out for the soccer team while being swamped with demands for the Web site she is developing for her school.
'n Aand in Tussenwêreld: Die Storie van William Jones se Amper-Dood Ervaring (Tussenwêreld #1)
by Owen Jones'n Aand in Tussenwêreld Die Storie van William Jones se Amper-Dood Ervaring William Jones, ‘n skaap boer in die Brecon Beacons, het ‘n gelukkige lewe gelei totdat sy vrou, Sarah, jonk oorlede is. Dit hom verpletter en het hom blykbaar op die pad van self-vernietiging gehad. Sy dogter, Becky, het probeer help, maar selfs sy het begin geduld verloor met haar pa. Een aand was hy seker hy het gesterf en is gered uit sy ellende, maar dit was nie so nie. Hy het herstel. Maar sy lewe sou nooit weer dieselfde wees nie. Hy het die Tussenwêreld ontdek waar sy vrou gebly het en het ‘n nuwe vitaliteit ontdek wat sy lewe verander het en die van almal met wie hy in kontak gekom het. ‘n Aand in Tussenwêreld is ‘n liefdes verhaal wat strek oor die grootste kloof – tussen lewe en dood; ‘n kykie na ‘n amper-dood ervaring en ‘n nuwe uitkyk aangaande die mitologiese Walliese Hemel wat bekend staan as Tussenwêreld. Wees voorbereid om ‘n anderkant van die Walliese Keltiese mitologie te sien maar jy sal nooit weer oor die dood dink in enige ander manier nie. Dit waarborg ek jou!
'n Mens kan nooit genoeg dankie se vir Jesus nie
by Bernard LevineHierdie boek maak die leser weer attent op Jesus en Sy goedheid en genade. Dit bring 'n vars blik op die eenvoudige ingesteldheid wat 'n mens op die lewe behoort te he, om sodoende 'n geseende lewe te kan geniet.
Naamah: A Novel
by Sarah Blake<P><P>With the coming of the Great Flood--the mother of all disasters--only one family was spared, drifting on an endless sea, waiting for the waters to subside. We know the story of Noah, moved by divine vision to launch their escape. <P><P>Now, in a work of astounding invention, acclaimed writer Sarah Blake reclaims the story of his wife, Naamah, the matriarch who kept them alive. <P><P>Here is the woman torn between faith and fury, lending her strength to her sons and their wives, caring for an unruly menagerie of restless creatures, silently mourning the lover she left behind. <P><P>Here is the woman escaping into the unreceded waters, where a seductive angel tempts her to join a strange and haunted world. Here is the woman tormented by dreams and questions of her own--questions of service and self-determination, of history and memory, of the kindness or cruelty of fate. I <P><P>n fresh and modern language, Blake revisits the story of the Ark that rescued life on earth, and rediscovers the agonizing burdens endured by the woman at the heart of the story. Naamah is a parable for our time: a provocative fable of body, spirit, and resilience.
The Naassenes: Exploring an Early Christian Identity
by M. LitwaThis volume offers an accessible investigation of the Naassene discourse embedded in the anonymous Refutation of All Heresies (completed about 222 CE), in order to understand the theology and ritual life of the Naassene Christian movement in the late second and early third centuries CE. The work provides basic data on the date, genre, and provenance of the Naassene discourse as summarized by the author of the Refutation (or Refutator). It also offers an analysis of the Refutator’s sources and working methods, an analysis which allows for a full reconstruction of the original Naassene discourse. The book then turns to major aspects of Naassene Christianity: its intense engagement with Hellenic myth and “mysteries,” its biblical sources, its cosmopolitan hermeneutics, its snake symbology, as well as its distinctive approach to baptism, hymns, and celibacy. A concluding chapter outlines all we can securely reconstruct about the Naassene Christian movement in terms of its social identity and place in the larger field of early Christianity and ancient Mediterranean religions more broadly. The Naassenes: Exploring an Early Christian Identity is suitable for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Early Christianity, Gnostic and Nag Hammadi Studies, Classics, and Ancient Philosophy, as well as hermeneutical issues like allegory and intertextuality.
Nabih Berri and Lebanese Politics
by Omri NirNabih Barri is a key figure in the Lebanese and Shi'ite politics for the last three decades. As the leader of the Shi'ite Amal movement since 1980 and as the Lebanese Speaker since 1992, Barri played a major role in all political events and processes in Lebanon between the early 1980's and today, including the current severe Lebanese crisis.
Nachman Krochmal: Guiding the Perplexed of the Modern Age (Modern Jewish Masters Ser.)
by Jay Harris"A well-organized and engaging read."—Religious Studies ReviewThe first in-depth look at...an important nineteenth century Jewish thinker and historian. Well-written [and] well- researched."—The Jerusalem Post Magazine"A significant contribution to our understanding of the rise of modern Judaism in its East European manifestation."—ChoiceHarris examines Nachman Krochmal's work, particularly as it aimed to guide Jews through the modern revolution in metaphysical and historical thinking, thus enabling them to commit themselves to Judaism without sacrificing intellectual integrity.
Nachman Krochmal: Guiding the Perplexed of the Modern Age (Modern Jewish Masters)
by Jay Harris"A well-organized and engaging read."-Religious Studies ReviewThe first in-depth look at...an important nineteenth century Jewish thinker and historian. Well-written [and] well- researched."-The Jerusalem Post Magazine"A significant contribution to our understanding of the rise of modern Judaism in its East European manifestation."-ChoiceHarris examines Nachman Krochmal's work, particularly as it aimed to guide Jews through the modern revolution in metaphysical and historical thinking, thus enabling them to commit themselves to Judaism without sacrificing intellectual integrity.
Nacidos Para Ser Bendecídos: Las promesas de Dios para tus seres queridos
by John Hageeundefined God's desire is to powerfully bless and multiply his people-prophecy is that word of hope, deliverance, bounty, and richness for each one of us. In Born to Be Blessed, Pastor Hagee combines Scripture and the original teaching from his best-selling book The Power of the Prophetic Blessing to make prophetic blessing profoundly personal for readers. An excellent resource for every parent and grandparent, Born to Be Blessed includes over 75 prophetic blessings to pray over your family in all kinds of circumstances. Topics include: birth and adoption, finances, marriage and dating, healing, career, purpose, encouragement, parenting, temptation, protection, and many others.
El Nacimiento de lo milagroso: El poder de los encuentros personales con Dios que cambian su vida y al mundo
by Heidi BakerDios nos ha prometido milagros. ¿Está usted dispuesto a hacer lo necesario para verlos ocurrir? Todos deseamos el favor de Dios en nuestras vidas. Con ansiedad oramos y esperamos por sus milagros, promesas y bendiciones. Pero llevar las promesas de Dios a menudo implica que se nos incomode, que vayamos más allá de nosotros mismos, y que seamos pacientes para cultivar esas promesas hasta que llegue el tiempo de Dios para que se hagan una realidad. En El nacimiento de lo milagroso Heidi Baker entreteje historias reales de su vida y ministerio, donde incluye visitaciones personales y visiones transformadoras junto con la historia bíblica del embarazo de María, la madre de Jesús para mostrarle cómo convertirse en un catalizador de la gloria de Dios aquí en la tierra. A veces las promesas de Dios parecen extrañas e incluso locas. Pero independientemente de cuán imposibles parezcan sus promesas, podemos responder como lo hizo María, con un grito rendido de “¡Sí!” Es hora de entrar a cada esfera de la sociedad, llevar su promesa, creer lo imposible y ver a Dios hacer milagros a través de usted.
Naciste para trascender / Born for Significance: Descubre bien el propósito, los procesos y los riesgos de la promoción
by Bill JohnsonToda persona nació con un propósito, fue creada por Dios para hacer una diferencia en su reino. Pero, ¿cuál es el secreto para dejar un legado de fidelidad y favor a las futuras generaciones? Uno de los sueños más grandes del corazón del pastor Bill Johnson es que todos terminen bien en su caminar y dejen un legado para los demás. Pero con frecuencia, las personas que son adoradores apasionados, que son usados por Dios radicalmente en una temporada de la vida, terminan por arruinarlo en la próxima. ¿Es posible recibir bendiciones para cumplir su propósito sin caer en la desobediencia, la corrupción y el fracaso? Naciste para trascender representa la culminación del estudio de toda la vida de Johnson sobre este tema. Comparte ideas de la vida de personas como Ezequías, Gedeón y Salomón. Algunos terminaron bien y otros terminaron mal. Pero toda su vida ilustra principios que lo ayudarán en las próximas temporadas. Usted fue diseñado para tener favor y pasarlo a los demás. Usted fue diseñado para terminar bien y dejar un legado de fidelidad a su familia y a las generaciones futuras. Pero los principios de promoción que se encuentran en la vida de las personas, en este libro deben tenerse en cuenta si desea navegar bien por las estaciones de bendición y evitar el destino de muchos de los que se han ido antes que usted. Estos principios son una advertencia profética. Son un llamado de atención a esta vida que estamos llamados a vivir.
Nada más que la verdad: Como defender el evangelio en un mundo esceptico
by John MacarthurLas Escrituras son claras en cuanto al hecho de que debemos estar preparados para comunicar la verdad del evangelio siempre que se nos presente la oportunidad, y hacerlo con la actitud correcta. Pero incluso cuando su tono es amable y respetuoso, ¿qué debe decir, específicamente, cuando le preguntan o le retan en cuanto a su fe? Y como discípulo de Cristo, ¿cuál es su responsabilidad general para con los que no creen? Combinando un estudio bíblico del evangelismo, con una defensa racional de las creencias cristianas y un enfoque práctico del testimonio cristiano, este libro le ofrece una perspectiva bien razonada que le puede ayudar a dar respuestas amables y confiadas de la esperanza que usted tiene en Cristo Jesús. Scripture is clear about the fact that we must be prepared to communicate the truth of the gospel when given the opportunity-and to do it with the right attitude. But even when your tone is gentle and respectful, what, specifically, should you say when asked or confronted about your faith? And what is your overall responsibility to unbelievers as a disciple of Christ? Combining a biblical study of evangelism, a rational defense of Christian beliefs, and a practical approach to evangelism, this book offers a well-rounded perspective that can help you gently and confidently give an answer for the hope you have in Christ.