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The Murder Of William Of Norwich: The Origins Of The Blood Libel In Medieval Europe
by E. M. RoseIn 1144, the mutilated body of William of Norwich, a young apprentice leatherworker, was found abandoned outside the city's walls. The boy bore disturbing signs of torture, and a story spread that it was a ritual murder, performed by Jews in imitation of the Crucifixion as a mockery of Christianity. The outline of William's tale eventually gained currency far beyond Norwich, and the idea that Jews engaged in ritual murder became firmly rooted in the European imagination. E.M. Rose's engaging book delves into the story of William's murder and the notorious trial that followed to uncover the origin of the ritual murder accusation - known as the "blood libel" - in western Europe in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the specific historical context - 12th-century ecclesiastical politics, the position of Jews in England, the Second Crusade, and the cult of saints - and suspensefully unraveling the facts of the case, Rose makes a powerful argument for why the Norwich Jews (and particularly one Jewish banker) were accused of killing the youth, and how the malevolent blood libel accusation managed to take hold. She also considers four "copycat" cases, in which Jews were similarly blamed for the death of young Christians, and traces the adaptations of the story over time. In the centuries after its appearance, the ritual murder accusation provoked instances of torture, death and expulsion of thousands of Jews and the extermination of hundreds of communities. Although no charge of ritual murder has withstood historical scrutiny, the concept of the blood libel is so emotionally charged and deeply rooted in cultural memory that it endures even today. Rose's groundbreaking work, driven by fascinating characters, a gripping narrative, and impressive scholarship, provides clear answers as to why the blood libel emerged when it did and how it was able to gain such widespread acceptance, laying the foundations for enduring antisemitic myths that continue to the present.
Murder Simply Brewed: Murder Simply Brewed, Murder Tightly Knit, Murder Freshly Baked (An Amish Village Mystery)
by Vannetta ChapmanWhen the coffee shop manager is murdered in Middlebury’s Amish Artisan Village, two women from different walks of life must join together to solve the mystery. Spring has arrived in Middlebury, Indiana, and Amber Wright is optimistic about the growing profit from her collection of Amish shops—until she receives a call that Ethan Gray is dead. Hurrying over to A Simple Blend, she finds a solitary hole in the front window and the store manager lying next to the espresso machine, dead from an apparent heart attack. All the money is still in his register. When Amber hires a young Amish woman, Hannah Troyer, to take over the shop’s duties, the two women become fast friends—as well as amateur sleuths. The police believe Gray’s death is a by-product of vandalism, but Amber and Hannah aren't convinced. Clues that don't add up, a neighbor who is pulled into the midst of the investigation, a town with secrets to hide, and a blossoming romance—all will combine to push Amber and Hannah into unfamiliar roles in order to reveal answers to the mysteries around them. "Chapman's latest is a mix of mystery and romance with vivid characters, a realistic setting and themes of loss, trust and love." — Romantic Times, four-star review
Murder Simply Brewed (The Amish Village Mysteries #1)
by Vannetta ChapmanTwo women from different walks of life must join together to solve a mystery in Middlebury&’s Amish Artisan Village. Spring has arrived in Middlebury, Indiana, and Amber Wright is optimistic about the growing profit from her collection of Amish shops—until she receives a call that Ethan Gray is dead. Hurrying over to A Simple Blend, she finds a solitary hole in the front window and the store manager lying next to the espresso machine, dead from an apparent heart attack. All the money is still in his register.When Amber hires a young Amish woman, Hannah Troyer, to take over the shop&’s duties, the two women become fast friends—as well as amateur sleuths. The police believe Gray&’s death is a by-product of vandalism, but Amber and Hannah aren't convinced.Clues that don't add up, a neighbor who is pulled into the midst of the investigation, a town with secrets to hide, and a blossoming romance—all will combine to push Amber and Hannah into unfamiliar roles in order to reveal answers to the mysteries around them. &“Vannetta Chapman has crafted a tightly woven tale in the best tradition of cozy mystery . . . Chapman&’s light touch and thoughtful representation of the Amish culture make Murder Simply Brewed a delightful read for an evening by a warm fire, a cup of tea in hand.&” —Kelly Irvin, bestselling author of The Amish of Bee County series &“Murder Simply Brewed combines all the coziness of an Amish home with the twists and turns of great suspense. With a little romance thrown in, you can&’t go wrong! Vannetta Chapman has crafted a charming story that shows things are always as they first appear.&” —Beth Shriver, bestselling author of the Touch of Grace trilogy &“Vannetta Chapman&’s Murder Simply Brewed is a heartwarming whudunit that is sure to satisfy fans of both Amish romance and cozy mystery.&” —Amanda Flower, author of A Plain Disappearance &“A wonderful story of first love, second love, and a murder that pulls them all together in a page turning way. Murder Simply Brewed is a must read for all Amish fans!&” —Ruth Reid, bestselling author of the Heaven on Earth and the Amish Wonders series Sweet and cozy Amish mysteryPart of the Amish Village Mystery Series. Book 1: Murder Simply Brewed; Book 2: Murder Tightly Knit; Book 3: Murder Freshly BakedBook length: 85,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Murder Through the Grapevine
by Teresa Mcclain-WatsonRoni Jarrett was once in love with a high-rolling strip club owner who used her and abused her. He caused her to lose the job of her dreams, not to mention her self respect. With nothing left but her newfound faith in Christ and her old BMW, she hits the road and ends up where she started, in her old hometown. With a new job in an upscale beauty salon, and a position as music director for her church, she's doing all she can to live a life that's pleasing in the eyes of God. Unfortunately, other people's drama has a way of following Roni Jarrett and it follows her to her new life in Florida. When her best friend from childhood turns up dead in the streets, the local police behaves as if Roni may have had a hand in that death, and everything changes. Roni finds herself caught up in a dangerous maze of gossip and lies that could lead to her own destruction. The only man willing to help her, Police Chief Don Gillette, is a gorgeous hunk of a human being who makes Roni's heart pound, but his own reputation causes even more drama to enter her life. Roni is tested time and again as she struggles to understand what is happening around her. Her budding relationship with Don Gillette, a relationship that seems sent from God, may get caught in the wreckage too. Will Roni's newfound faith be able to withstand so many trials, and will Don Gillette turn out to be the love of her life or the worst thing that had ever happened to her?
Murder Tightly Knit (An Amish Village Mystery #2)
by Vannetta ChapmanIn a town where Amish and Englisch Mingle every day, a grisly murder leads to mutual suspicion. Can Amber and Hannah find the killer before fear unravels the community . . . and before he strikes again? Even before she heard of Owen Esch’s death, Hannah Troyer knew something was amiss at The Cat’s Meow yarn shop. The store has been closing at odd times, the ever-dependable Mary isn’t always at her post . . . and an Englisch man has been loitering around back. Now, as leaves of brown, gold, and orange blanket Middlebury, Indiana, Owen lies dead on the Pumpkinvine Trail. The only clues to the murderer’s identity point in two very different directions—one of them leading right to The Cat’s Meow. The police call in a federal investigator, but Hannah and village manager Amber Bowman are in no mood to wait for them to figure out what they already know—that no one from the Amish Village killed Owen Esch. Amber and Hannah need to work quickly to solve the murder mystery and bring harmony back to the Amish community. Discussion Questions Included
Murder Under the Mistletoe (Northern Border Patrol #3)
by Terri ReedA DEA agent works to keep a single mother’s tree farm safe before Christmas in this inspirational romantic suspense mystery.DEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that’s using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. But to do his job, Tyler needs the cooperation of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall—whose informant brother died on Tyler’s watch. Tyler knows a crucial piece of evidence is hidden somewhere on the property. But getting the protective mother to trust him is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe—and clear the farm of danger before Christmas.Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the US–Canadian border safe
Murder Under the Mistletoe and Christmas Blackout
by Terri Reed Maggie K. BlackDeadly Christmas countdownMurder Under the Mistletoe by Terri ReedDEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that’s using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. To do that, Tyler needs the help of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall. But getting Heather’s trust is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe…Christmas Blackout by Maggie K. BlackWhen Benjamin Duff stops at his friend Piper Lawrence’s bed-and-breakfast to say goodbye before moving across the world, he finds a masked man attacking her. Rushing to save her, Benjamin crashes his truck, trapping them during a winter storm. With no power or cell phones and time running out before his trip, he’ll have to work fast to catch the killer—and decide if he’s willing to leave Piper behind.
The Murderous History of Bible Translations: Power, Conflict and the Quest for Meaning
by Harry FreedmanHarry Freedman, author ofThe Talmud: A Biography, recounts the fascinating and bloody history of the Bible. In 1535, William Tyndale, the first man to produce an English version of the Bible in print, was captured and imprisoned in Belgium. A year later he was strangled and then burned at the stake. His co-translator was also burned. In that same year the translator of the first Dutch Bible was arrested and beheaded. These were not the first, nor were they the last instances of extreme violence against Bible translators. The Murderous History of Bible Translations tells the remarkable, and bloody story of those who dared translate the word of God. The Bible has been translated far more than any other book. To our minds it is self-evident that believers can read their sacred literature in a language they understand. But the history of Bible translations is far more contentious than reason would suggest. Bible translations underlie an astonishing number of religious conflicts that have plagued the world. Harry Freedman describes brilliantly the passions and strong emotions that arise when deeply held religious convictions are threatened or undermined. He tells of the struggle for authority and orthodoxy in a world where temporal power was always subjugated to the divine, a world in which the idea of a Bible for all was so important that many were willing to give up their time, security, and even their lives.
A Murderous Midsummer: The Western Rising of 1549
by Mark StoyleThe fascinating story of the so-called “Prayer Book Rebellion” of 1549 which saw the people of Devon and Cornwall rise up against the Crown The Western Rising of 1549 was the most catastrophic event to occur in Devon and Cornwall between the Black Death and the Civil War. Beginning as an argument between two men and their vicar, the rebellion led to a siege of Exeter, savage battles with Crown forces, and the deaths of 4,000 local men and women. It represents the most determined attempt by ordinary English people to halt the religious reformation of the Tudor period. Mark Stoyle tells the story of the so-called “Prayer Book Rebellion” in full. Correcting the accepted narrative in a number of places, Stoyle shows that the government in London saw the rebels as a real threat. He demonstrates the importance of regional identity and emphasizes that religion was at the heart of the uprising. This definitive account brings to life the stories of the thousands of men and women who acted to defend their faith almost five hundred years ago.
Muriel
by Mois Benarroch Thacia CarpenterDepois de um atentado o narrador perder seus sentidos e se mete em um carro que não é seu. Viaja a toda velocidade pela estrada do Mar Morto. Sofre um acidente e é confundido com o dono do Fiat Punto que morre no atentado. Passa muitos meses em coma, mas ao acordar se dá conta que está em outra vida, outra vida que talvez tenha sonhado ou que talvez esteja sonhando nesse momento. Logo se vê liberto de uma relação que não podia mais suportar e entra no jogo de ser outro alguém. Parece como se todos soubessem que ele não é ele, mas ninguém pode voltar atrás. Volta a espiar sua velha vida, para descobrir que tudo vai melhor sem ele. A novela Muriel é um desafio ao que pensamos que é nosso eu mais íntimo, a crises de individualidade, as mentiras do mundo moderno.
Muriel
by Mois Benarroch Antony Gautier MoralesUn attentat à Jérusalem. Un changement d'identité. Qui fut sauvé et qui mourut ? Après un attentat le narrateur perd ses sens et monte dans une voiture qui ne lui appartient pas et roule à toute vitesse sur la route menant à la Mer Morte. Il a un accident et il est confondu avec le propriétaire de la Fiat Punto qui meure dans l'attentat. Il passe plusieurs mois dans le coma, et en se réveillant il se rend compte qu'il est dans une nouvelle vie, une vie dont il a peut-être rêvé, ou peut-être est-il en train de rêver en ce moment. Soudain il se voit libéré d'une relation qu'il ne pouvait plus supporter et il entre dans le jeu d'être quelqu'un d'autre. Il semble que tout le monde sait que lui n'est pas lui, mais aucun ne peut reculer. Il se remet à épier sa vieille vie, pour découvrir que tout va mieux sans lui. Le roman « Muriel » est un défi à ce que nous pensons être notre moi intime, à la crise de l'individualité, aux mensonges du monde moderne.
Muriel
by Valentina Morea Mois BenarrochUn attentato a Gerusalemme. Un cambio di identità. Chi si è salvato e chi è morto? Dopo un attentato il narratore perde i sensi e si mette in un auto non sua e viaggia a tutta velocità lungo la strada del mar morto. Ha un incidente e viene confuso con il proprietario della Fiat Punto che muore nell' attentato. Passa molti mesi in coma, ma quando si sveglia si rende conto di trovarsi in un'altra vita, un'altra vita forse sognata, o cheforse sta sognando in questi momenti. All'improvviso si vede liberato da una relazione che non poteva più sopportare e entra nel gioco dell'essere qualcun altro. Sembra che tutti sappiano che lui non è lui, ma nessuno fa passi indietro. Torna a spiare la sua vecchia vita, per scoprire che tutto va meglio senza di lui. Il romanzo Muriel è una sfida a quello che pensiamo essere il nostro intimo io, alla crisi dell'individualità, alle bugie del mondo moderno.
The Murmuring Deep: Reflections on the Biblical Unconscious
by Avivah Gottlieb ZornbergFrom one of the most innovative and acclaimed biblical commentators at work today, here is a revolutionary analysis of the intersection between religion and psychoanalysis in the stories of the men and women of the Bible. For centuries scholars and rabbis have wrestled with the biblical narrative, attempting to answer the questions that arise from a plain reading of the text. In The Murmuring Deep, Avivah Zornberg informs her literary analysis of the text with concepts drawn from Freud, Winnicott, Laplanche, and other psychoanalytic thinkers to give us a new understanding of the desires and motivations of the men and women whose stories form the basis of the Bible. Through close readings of the biblical and midrashic texts, Zornberg makes a powerful argument for the idea that the creators of the midrashic commentary, the medieval rabbinic commentators, and the Hassidic commentators were themselves on some level aware of the complex interplay between conscious and unconscious levels of experience and used this knowledge in their interpretations. In her analysis of the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Jonah, Abraham, Rebecca, Isaac, Joseph and his brothers, Ruth, and Esther-how they communicated with the world around them, with God, and with the various parts of their selves-Zornberg offers fascinating insights into the interaction between consciousness and unconsciousness. In discussing why God has to "seduce" Adam into entering the Garden of Eden or why Jonah thinks he can hide from God by getting on a ship, Zornberg enhances our appreciation of the Bible as the foundational text in our quest to understand what it means to be human.From the Hardcover edition.
Murriyang: Song of Time
by Stan GrantStan Grant is talking to his country in a new way. In his most poetic and inspiring work yet, he offers a means of moving beyond the binaries and embracing a path to peace and forgiveness, rooted in the Wiradjuri spiritual practice of Yindyamarra – deep silence and respect. Murriyang, in part Grant&’s response to the Voice referendum, eschews politics for love. In this gorgeous, grace-filled book, he zooms out to reflect on the biggest questions, ranging across the history, literature, theology, music and art that has shaped him. Setting aside anger for kindness, he reaches past the secular to the sacred and transcendent. Informed by spiritual thinkers from around the world, Murriyang is a Wiradjuri prayer in one long uninterrupted breath, challenging Western notions of linear time in favour of a time beyond time – the Dreaming. Murriyang is also very personal, each meditation interleaved with a memory of Grant&’s father, a Wiradjuri cultural leader. It asks how any of us can say goodbye to those we love. This is a book for our current moment, and something for the ages.
Muscle And A Shovel
by Michael J. Shank Jamie Parker4th Edition Revised NEW: 4th Edition includes the epilogue, Randall's Secret epilogue. Muscle and a Shovel is a raw and gritty true story about a pair of young newly-weds who move to the city to chase the American dream. In the process they're befriended by a man who turns their belief about God, their church, and their faith upside down Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Catholics, the Community Churches - none are spared when Truth is at stake and their new friend Randall isn't about to "candy coat" God's Word for the sake of "political correctness" or "religious tolerance. " This story will grip you from opening to close and will stimulate your spirit on levels you didn't think possible. Get ready to fight or flee because Muscle and a Shovel is one of those rare books that will raise your heart-rate and your blood-pressure. You won't want to wait to share it with your friends or you'll want to dowse it in gasoline and set on fire There'll be no middle ground. Many Christian reviewers have said, "This book will turn our current religious world upside-down "
Muscular Christianity: Manhood and Sports in Protestant America, 1880-1920
by Clifford PutneyDissatisfied with a Victorian culture focused on domesticity and threatened by physical decline in sedentary office jobs, American men in the late nineteenth century sought masculine company in fraternal lodges and engaged in exercise to invigorate their bodies. One form of this new manly culture, developed out of the Protestant churches, was known as muscular Christianity. In this fascinating study, Clifford Putney details how Protestant leaders promoted competitive sports and physical education to create an ideal of Christian manliness.
Muscular Judaism: The Jewish Body and the Politics of Regeneration (Routledge Jewish Studies Series)
by Todd Samuel PresnerProviding valuable insights into an element of European nationalism and modernist culture, this book explores the development of the 'Zionist body' as opposed to the traditional stereotype of the physically weak, intellectual Jew. It charts the cultural and intellectual history showing how the 'Muscle Jew' developed as a political symbol of national regeneration.
The Muse in You: Embracing Creativity to Overcome Life's Difficulties
by Lynn NewmanEverything we do is creative: the way we think, the way we problem solve, the way we make the most of our lives. But when we experience challenging times, difficult life transitions, or grief from a loss, it’s easy for creativity to vanish and disquiet to settle in. In this guidebook to your emotional health, creativity expert Lynn Newman sends a powerful message: it is possible for you to remake your life into something extraordinary. Through personal stories, exercises, meditations, and inspired questions, learn to create a life on purpose by transcending conflict to find peace and happiness, unleashing the truest parts of yourself to experience more passion and ease, enjoying more fulfilling relationships, and following curiosity to jumpstart your creative journey. If you’re ready to shine more brightly, these lessons are your loving reminders that you are a creative being ready to accomplish your dreams! There is a muse in you!
The Museum of Extraordinary Things: A Novel
by Alice HoffmanThe &“spellbinding&” (People, 4 stars), New York Times bestseller from the author of The Dovekeepers: an extraordinary novel about an electric and impassioned love affair—&“an enchanting love story rich with history and a sense of place&” (USA TODAY).Coralie Sardie is the daughter of the sinister impresario behind The Museum of Extraordinary Things, a Coney Island freak show that thrills the masses. An exceptional swimmer, Coralie appears as the Mermaid in her father’s “museum,” alongside performers like the Wolfman and the Butterfly Girl. One night Coralie stumbles upon a striking young man taking pictures of moonlit trees in the woods off the Hudson River. The dashing photographer is Eddie Cohen, a Russian immigrant who has run away from his community and his job as a tailor’s apprentice. When Eddie photographs the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, he becomes embroiled in the mystery behind a young woman’s disappearance. And he ignites the heart of Coralie. Alice Hoffman weaves her trademark magic, romance, and masterful storytelling to unite Coralie and Eddie in a tender and moving story of young love in tumultuous times. The Museum of Extraordinary Things is, “a lavish tale about strange yet sympathetic people” (The New York Times Book Review).
The Museum of Witchcraft
by Diane PurkissEvery sense is tingling. Strange symbols loom out of the darkness, and incantations whisper through the air. It's cold and quiet, so why don't you feel completely alone? Welcome to The Museum of Witchcraft, a collection of 100 artefacts where a history of secret wisdom, female power and occult objects comes to life. Wander through its pages to discover why cooking is magic, which trees are most enchanted, how to create an amulet, where to find a witch mark and why bad weather could have you burned at the stake.With each page a beautiful display cabinet containing esoteric illustration and authoritative text, it's time to discover the shadowy world of witches.
The Museum of Witchcraft
by Diane PurkissEvery sense is tingling. Strange symbols loom out of the darkness, and incantations whisper through the air. It's cold and quiet, so why don't you feel completely alone? Welcome to The Museum of Witchcraft, a collection of 100 artefacts where a history of secret wisdom, female power and occult objects comes to life. Wander through its pages to discover why cooking is magic, which trees are most enchanted, how to create an amulet, where to find a witch mark and why bad weather could have you burned at the stake.With each page a beautiful display cabinet containing esoteric illustration and authoritative text, it's time to discover the shadowy world of witches.
The Museum on the Roof of the World: Art, Politics, and the Representation of Tibet (Buddhism And Modernity Ser.)
by Clare E. HarrisFor millions of people around the world, Tibet is a domain of undisturbed tradition, the Dalai Lama a spiritual guide. By contrast, the Tibet Museum opened in Lhasa by the Chinese in 1999 was designed to reclassify Tibetan objects as cultural relics and the Dalai Lama as obsolete. Suggesting that both these views are suspect, Clare E. Harris argues in The Museum on the Roof of the World that for the past one hundred and fifty years, British and Chinese collectors and curators have tried to convert Tibet itself into a museum, an image some Tibetans have begun to contest. This book is a powerful account of the museums created by, for, or on behalf of Tibetans and the nationalist agendas that have played out in them. Harris begins with the British public’s first encounter with Tibetan culture in 1854. She then examines the role of imperial collectors and photographers in representations of the region and visits competing museums of Tibet in India and Lhasa. Drawing on fieldwork in Tibetan communities, she also documents the activities of contemporary Tibetan artists as they try to displace the utopian visions of their country prevalent in the West, as well as the negative assessments of their heritage common in China. Illustrated with many previously unpublished images, this book addresses the pressing question of who has the right to represent Tibet in museums and beyond.
Museums as Ritual Sites: Civilizing Rituals Reconsidered
by Lieke Wijnia James S. BieloMuseums as Ritual Sites critically examines the assumption that museums inherently function as ritual sites and, in turn, are poised to exert influence on cultural and societal change.Bringing together a diverse, international group of interdisciplinary scholars and curators, the volume celebrates and critically engages with Carol Duncan’s seminal work, Civilizing Rituals. Presenting a wide-ranging exploration of how museums function as liminal zones in broader societal contexts, the book discusses major topics identified as functioning at the heart of the above-mentioned paradigm shift: diversity and inclusion, consumption, religion, and tradition. These topics are studied through the lens of their ritual implications in museum practice. Presenting case studies on ethnographic, art, history, community, and memorial practices in museums, the book reflects the diversity of the contemporary international museum field. As such, the volume presents a critical and updated revision of the ritual perspective on museums - both as it was presented by Duncan and as it has since been developed in the field of museum studies.Museums as Ritual Sites will be essential reading for academics and students working in museum studies, heritage studies, cultural anthropology, religious studies, and ritual studies. Museums as Ritual Sites will also be of interest to those working across the humanities and social sciences who are interested in the intersection of museums or archives with indigeneity and decolonization.
The Mushroom in Christian Art: The Identity of Jesus in the Development of Christianity
by John Rush Martin W. BallIn The Mushroom in Christian Art, author John A. Rush uses an artistic motif to define the nature of Christian art, establish the identity of Jesus, and expose the motive for his murder. Covering Christian art from 200 CE (common era) to the present, the author reveals that Jesus, the Teacher of Righteousness mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls, is a personification of the Holy Mushroom, Amanita muscaria. The mushroom, Rush argues, symbolizes numerous mind-altering substances—psychoactive mushrooms, cannabis, henbane, and mandrake—used by the early, more experimentally minded Christian sects.Drawing on primary historical sources, Rush traces the history—and face—of Jesus as being constructed and codified only after 325 CE. The author relates Jesus’s life to a mushroom typology, discovering its presence, disguised, in early Christian art. In the process, he reveals the ritual nature of the original Christian cults, rites, and rituals, including mushroom use. The book authoritatively uncovers Jesus’s message of peace, love, and spiritual growth and proposes his murder as a conspiracy by powerful reactionary forces who would replace that message with the oppressive religious-political system that endures to this day. Rush’s use of the mushroom motif as a springboard for challenging mainstream views of Western religious history is both provocative and persuasive.The package includes an informative DVD with 252 striking color images depicting Christian art, with key motifs indicated by the author.