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Sephardi Religious Responses/M
by StillmanFirst Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Sephardi, Jewish, Argentine: Community and National Identity (Sephardi And Mizrahi Studies)
by Adriana M. Brodsky“A much-needed monograph on the role of Sephardic Jews in Argentina, and . . . an important contribution to the study of Jews in Latin America overall” (Choice).At the turn of the twentieth century, Jews from North Africa and the Middle East were called Turcos (“Turks”). Seen as distinct from Ashkenazim, Sephardi Jews weren’t even identified as Jews. Yet the story of Sephardi Jewish identity has been deeply impactful on Jewish history across the world. Adriana M. Brodsky follows the history of Sephardim as they arrived in Argentina, created immigrant organizations, founded synagogues and cemeteries, and built strong ties with coreligionists around the country.Brodsky demonstrates how fragmentation based on areas of origin gave way to the gradual construction of a single Sephardi identity. This unifying identity is predicated both on Zionist identification (with the State of Israel) and “national” feelings (for Argentina), and that Sephardi Jews assumed leadership roles in national Jewish organizations once they integrated into the much larger Askenazi community.Rather than assume that Sephardi identity was fixed and unchanging, Brodsky highlights the strategic nature of this identity, constructed both from within the various Sephardi groups and from the outside, and reveals that Jewish identity must be understood as part of the process of becoming Argentine.
Sephardic Jews in America: A Diasporic History
by Aviva Ben-UrA significant number of Sephardic Jews, tracing their remote origins to Spain and Portugal, immigrated to the United States from Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans from 1880 through the 1920s, joined by a smaller number of Mizrahi Jews arriving from Arab lands. Most Sephardim settled in New York, establishing the leading Judeo-Spanish community outside the Ottoman Empire. With their distinct languages, cultures, and rituals, Sephardim and Arab-speaking Mizrahim were not readily recognized as Jews by their Ashkenazic coreligionists. At the same time, they forged alliances outside Jewish circles with Hispanics and Arabs, with whom they shared significant cultural and linguistic ties.The failure among Ashkenazic Jews to recognize Sephardim and Mizrahim as fellow Jews continues today. More often than not, these Jewish communities are simply absent from portrayals of American Jewry. Drawing on primary sources such as the Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) press, archival documents, and oral histories, Sephardic Jews in America offers the first book-length academic treatment of their history in the United States, from 1654 to the present, focusing on the age of mass immigration.
Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry: From the Golden Age of Spain to Modern Times
by Zion ZoharSephardic Jews trace their origins to Spain and Portugal. They enjoyed a renaissance in these lands until their expulsion from Spain in 1492, when they settled in the countries along the Mediterranean, throughout the Ottoman Empire, in the Balkans, and in the lands of North Africa, Italy, Egypt, Palestine, and Syria, mixing with the Mizrahi, or Oriental, Jews already in these locations. Sephardic Jews have contributed some of the most important Jewish philosophers, poets, biblical commentators, Talmudic and Halachic scholars, and scientists, and have had a significant impact on the development of Jewish mysticism. Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry brings together original work from the world's leading scholars to present a deep introductory overview of their history and culture over the past 1500 years. The book presents an overarching chronological and thematic survey of topics ranging from the origin of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry and their history to kabbalah, philosophy, and biblical commentary, and Sephardic Jewish life in the modern era. This collection represents the most up-to-date scholarship about Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewry available.Contributors include: Mark R. Cohen, Norman Stillman, David Bunis, Jonathan Decter, Yitzhak Kalimi, Moshe Idel, Annette B. Fromm, Zvi Zohar, Morris Fairstein, Pamela Dorn Sezgin, Mark Kligman, and Henry Abramson.
Sephardism: Spanish Jewish History and the Modern Literary Imagination
by Yael Halevi-WiseIn this book, Sephardism is defined not as an expression of Sephardic identity but as a politicized literary metaphor. Since the nineteenth century, this metaphor has occurred with extraordinary frequency in works by authors from a variety of ethnicities, religions, and nationalities in Europe, the Americas, North Africa, Israel, and even India. Sephardismasks why Gentile and Jewish writers and cultural figures have chosen to draw upon the medieval Sephardic experience to express their concerns about dissidents and minorities in modern nations? To what extent does their use of Sephardism overlap with other politicized discourses such as orientalism, hispanism, and medievalism, which also emerged from a clash between authoritarian, progressive, and romantic ideologies? This book brings a new approach to Sephardic Studies by situating it at a crossroads between Jewish Studies and Hispanic Studies in ways that enhance our appreciation of how historical fiction and political history have shaped, and were shaped by, historical attitudes toward Jews and their representation.
Sepher Rezial Hemelach
by Steve SavedowThe long-awaited first English translation from ancient Hebrew of the rare and complete 1701 Amsterdam edition, of this famous magical text. According to Hebrew legend, the Sepher Rezial was given to Adam in the Garden of Eden, by the hand of God. The myth suggests that this diverse compendium of ancient Hebrew lore was the first book ever written. Includes an explanatory text on the holy names of God, the divisions of Heaven and Hell, and the names and hierarchy of the angels and spirits.
September Love
by Virginia MyersBliss. That’s what Beth Colby thought of her new life and second throw at love. A widow, at fifty she’d met strong, handsome Doug Colby, and he’d swept her into his arms…and right into the chapel. Now she counted her blessings every day.So when another blessing—three-year-old Adam, Doug’s grandson—suddenly arrived needing a temporary home, she lovingly welcomed him. As the confused but precious tyke’s situation turned dire, Beth knew her love and strength would be tested. With the Lord’s help, she and her beloved would make sure little Adam received the love he deserved. But was her tranquil September marriage ready for a rambunctious—and permanent—addition?
Sequins and Spurs
by Cheryl St. JohnRITA Award-Nominated Author: She’s home in Nebraska after eight long years—but has she lost her last chance at redemption?Singer Ruby Dearing is tired of life on the stage and yearns for a place to belong. She returns home to beg forgiveness from her mother and sister, only to find stubborn Nash Sommerton—her sister’s widower—in charge. Ruby is heartbroken to learn that during her eight years away, she has lost her dearest loved ones. She doesn’t want to lose her home too . . .Nash is prepared to fight this unruly beauty for his ranch, but Ruby amazes him with her determination to restore the house to the home it once was. Can he persuade Ruby to forgive herself and see the second chance they’ve both been given?Praise for Cheryl St. John“Cheryl St. John gives testimony to the blessings of family and to the healing powers of love.” —Romantic Times“A style reminiscent of LaVyrle Spencer’s earliest books.” —Linda Howard, New York Times–bestselling author of The Woman Left Behind
Ser Fructífero: Cómo Hacer tu Labor
by Christian MichaelLa vida no consiste en una serie de actividades. La vida responde a principios antes que a creencias. El hecho de que tú creas en algo no da automáticamente por resultado que logres eso. No todos los que creen en la riqueza con el tiempo se vuelven ricos. Y no todos los que trabajaron duro para lograr algo finalmente lo obtienen. Los deseos hacen muy poco por obtener el resultado deseado. Cuando el deseo se acopla a la acción, se alcanza un progreso, pero los resultados no quedan garantizados. Las variables para los resultados consisten no solo en deseos y acción, sino en deseos y la acción adecuada. Es como decir, “Nadie llega al destino correcto mientras se encabece en la dirección equivocada”.
Ser Luz: Brillar Con La Belleza, La Verdad Y La Esperanza De Dios En Un Mundo Oscuro
by Samuel RodríguezPara todos nosotros, Él es un hermoso recordatorio de que cuando compartimos el mensaje de Jesús, las velas de otros se encienden y cada vez más oscuridad se borra del mundo. Nuestro deseo es que este excelente libro inspire a millones de personas incluido tú a Ser Luz . Roma Downey, productora y actriz El plan para superar la oscuridad y vivir en la luz de Dios Nuestro mundo cada día es más complicado. Sentimos como si nos ahogáramos en un mar de codicia, violencia y lujuria. A medida que la oscuridad avanza, la esperanza se oscurece. Sin embargo, dentro de esa realidad, Dios nos da un mandato profundo... Ser Luz La luz siempre a definido a Dios y a sus seguidores. En el momento de la Creación, Dios creo la luz. Jesús es la luz del mundo. Y todos nacemos para absorber y después reflejar la luz de Dios. En Ser Luz Samuel Rodríguez descrito por Fox News y CNN como el líder Evangélico latino más influyente de los Estados Unidos nos ofrece un plan paraenfrentarnos a la oscuridad en cada aspecto de nuestras vidas. Él llama a cada creyente y la iglesia a que se levanten y una vez más sean esa ciudad brillante en la colina que no sólo expone la oscuridad invasora, sino que la vence con la luz ardiente de Dios.
Ser Luz: Brillar con la belleza, la verdad y la esperanza de Dios en un mundo oscuro
by Roma Downey Samuel Rodriguez“Para todos nosotros, Él es un hermoso recordatorio de que cuando compartimos el mensaje de Jesús, las velas de otros se encienden y cada vez más oscuridad se borra del mundo. Nuestro deseo es que este excelente libro inspire a millones de personas —incluido tú— a Ser Luz ”. —Roma Downey, productora y actrizEl plan para superar la oscuridad y vivir en la luz de Dios Nuestro mundo cada día es más complicado. Sentimos como si nos ahogáramos en un mar de codicia, violencia y lujuria. A medida que la oscuridad avanza, la esperanza se oscurece. Sin embargo, dentro de esa realidad, Dios nos da un mandato profundo... Ser Luz La luz siempre a definido a Dios y a sus seguidores. En el momento de la Creación, Dios creo la luz. Jesús es la luz del mundo. Y todos nacemos para absorber y después reflejar la luz de Dios. En Ser Luz Samuel Rodríguez —descrito por Fox News y CNN como “el líder Evangélico latino más influyente de los Estados Unidos”— nos ofrece un plan para enfrentarnos a la oscuridad en cada aspecto de nuestras vidas. Él llama a cada creyente y la iglesia a que se levanten y una vez más sean esa ciudad brillante en la colina que no sólo expone la oscuridad invasora, sino que la vence con la luz ardiente de Dios.
Ser luz: Brillar con la belleza, la verdad y la esperanza de Dios en un mundo oscuro
by Samuel RodríguezNuestro mundo se siente cada día más como si nos ahogáramos en un mar agitado lleno de codicia, violencia y lujuria. A medida que la oscuridad avanza, la esperanza se oscurece. Sin embargo, dentro de esa realidad, Dios nos da un mandato profundo ... Ser Luz. La luz siempre ha definido a Dios y a sus seguidores. En la creación, Dios dió luz a la existencia. Jesús es la luz del mundo. Y nacimos para absorber y luego reflejar la luz de Dios. En Ser Luz, Samuel Rodríguez provee un plan para superar la oscuridad y vivir en la luz de Dios.
Sera Monastery
by Penpa Dorjee José CabezónThe definitive history of Sera Monastery, one of the great monastic universities of Tibet, from its founding to the present.Founded in 1419, Sera Monastery was one of the three densas, the great seats of learning of the Geluk school of Tibetan Buddhism. With over 9,000 monks in residence in 1959, it was the second largest monastery in the world. Throughout its history, Sera has produced some of Tibet&’s most important saints, scholars, and political leaders. The scholars José Cabezón and Penpa Dorjee begin Sera Monastery with the history of monasticism from the time of the Buddha through its early development in Tibet and then tell the 600-year story of Sera from its founding to the present. They recount how the monastery grew and evolved during the centuries, how it has fared under Chinese rule, and how it was transplanted in the Tibetan refugee camps of South India. We are introduced to some of Sera&’s most important lamas and hermits, as well as its curriculum, yearly calendar, the daily life of scholar monks, and the role Sera monks played in the political history of Tibet. Former Sera monks themselves, Cabezón and Dorjee demonstrate their firsthand knowledge of the monastery, its traditions, and daily life on every page. Scrupulously researched over decades, Sera Monastery is the most comprehensive history of a Tibetan monastery ever written in a Western language.
Seraph: The Guardian Angel
by James HicksIn this epic fantasy, humans and demons fight the ultimate war between good and evil. Ever since Lucifer fell from grace during the Great Rebellion, a need to regain power over all souls burned like mad within him. In the Kingdom of Darkness, he has the damned on his side. But his goal will not be achieved in Hell. It will not be won by invading Heaven. The war begins on Earth with the Chosen Ones. In New York, mild-mannered accountant John Summers finds his life irrevocably changed overnight. He&’s imbued with powers he can&’t explain, and struggling with forces he can&’t contain. Possessed, he can only fight. But it&’s given his life purpose. In Kansas, the widowed Andrea Lewis-Rose lives a quiet life. More than anything she wants a child. Her dreams are about to come true. Her nightmares, too. Unbeknownst to Andrea, she has been picked by Satan to bear his seed. Now, as two strangers become bound in a devilish conspiracy, and the hierarchy of Hell begins to shift, John and Andrea must come together as a force of goodness to outrun, outwit, and outlast their dark destiny.
Serbia and the Church of England: The First World War and a New Ecumenism (Pathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue)
by Mark D. Chapman Bogdan LubardićThis book presents the first comprehensive account of the changing ecumenical relationships between Britain and Serbia. While the impetus for the collection is the commemoration of the Serbian seminarians who settled in and around Oxford towards the end of the First World War, the scope is much broader, including detailed accounts of the relationships between the Church of England and Serbia and its Orthodox Church from the middle of the nineteenth century until World War II. It includes studies of leading thinkers from the period, especially the charismatic Nikolaj Velimirović. The contributors use many unpublished resources that reveal the centrality of the churches in promoting the Serbian cause through the course of the First World War and in its aftermath.
Serenity
by Harry KrausFrom the back cover Can a quaint tourist town like Serenity live up to its name? Nothing exciting ever happens in Serenity, North Carolina. At least, that's what two newcomers to this coastal town are hoping. Adam, filling a surgical vacancy in the county hospital, wants to find the respect and money he feels he deserves. Beth, a single mom, hopes to heal the wounds from the past and reconnect with her searching teen. They came seeking solace and a new beginning, but found scandal, the hint of murder, and ...the possibility of love. A Story for those who need a reminder that God loves us as we are and not as we pretend to be. Bestselling author Harry Kraus, M.D. (www.cuttingedgefiction.com) Uses his experiences as a practicing surgeon to bring authenticity to his novels. He has written 6 highly acclaimed books, including crossway's Stainless Steel Hearts, Lethal Mercy, and The Chairman. His latest work is "Could I have this Dance?" He, his wife, and their 3 sons live in Virginia.
Serenity Prayers: Prayers, Poems, and Prose to Soothe Your Soul
by June CotnerSerenity Prayers is a lovely and timeless collection of prayers, prose, and poems that leaves readers feeling relaxed, peaceful, hopeful, and encouraged. It's a thoughtful resource for facing everyday challenges. Excerpt from the book: "A Clear Midnight This is thy hour O Soul, thy free flight into the wordless, Away from books, away from art, the day erased, the lesson done, Thee fully forth emerging, silent, gazing, pondering the themes thou lovest best, Night, sleep, death and the stars." --Walt Whitman (1819-1892) Features selections from Mitch Albom, Emily Dickinson, William Penn, Rumi, Carl Sandburg, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, and William Butler Yeats.
Serenity in the Storm: Living Through Chaos by Leaning on Christ
by Kayleigh McEnanyKayleigh McEnany brings to life the key cultural and political issues of our time, from the fall of Afghanistan to the Supreme Court&’s abortion decision, analyzing world events through the lens of faith and providing readers with Serenity in the Storm.Our world, without question, is experiencing aberrational times. The ravages and life-altering realities of COVID-19 that I worked through as White House press secretary were just the start of it. What followed was a series of history-defining events. From the fall of Afghanistan to the nationwide crime wave, we&’ve all endured painful images of death, destruction, and chaos. Meanwhile, radical teachings on gender and race have infiltrated our nation&’s schools, poisoning the minds of our children—all at a time when our country feels more divided than ever before. Along with these twenty-first century realities can come a feeling of despair and discouragement. Indeed, I hear it all the time as I crisscross the country: Americans feel disheartened and seek hope. Serenity in the Storm provides that hope. Despite the challenges we face, there is cause for great optimism for men and women of faith. In Afghanistan, the underground church is thriving. On the key issues of life and liberty, the Supreme Court of the United States has delivered enormous and consequential victories. In our schools, voters have spoken unmistakably against the insidious doctrines of critical race and gender theory. There is no doubt that God is at work as He hears the prayers of the faithful! Taking a similar format to my New York Times bestselling book, For Such a Time as This, I analyze our domestic and international challenges through the lens of faith. Though we have lived through dark times and unsettled waters, the storms we face have prompted many great leaders to rise to the moment and have left a yearning in the human heart for a Savior, Jesus Christ, who is walking alongside us every step of the way.
Sergeant York
by John PerryGrowing up in the Tennessee hills, Alvin York was equallyrenowned as a marksman and as a hard-drinking brawler. A dramatic New Year's conversionconvinced him that killing was against God's will, and yet this shy, big-bonedmountaineer singlehandedly dispatched two dozen Germans and captured 132 in theclosing days of World War I. He earned the Medal of Honor and a ticker tapeparade but refused to cash in on his fame, insisting "Uncle Sam's uniform ain'tfor sale."This succinct and gripping new account of Sgt. York's remarkablelife includes details from exclusive interviews with the sergeant's threesurviving children and information drawn from battlefield eyewitness reports andoriginal film studio archives: fresh reminders of the legacy of one of America'sgreat Christian patriots.We learn about life through the lives of others. Their experiences,their trials, their adventures become our schools, our chapels, our playgrounds.Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers,highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church through proseas accessible and concise as it is personal and engaging. Some are familiar faces.Others are unexpected guests. Whether the person is D.L. Moody, Sergeant York, SaintNicholas, John Bunyan, or William F. Buckley, we are now living in the worldthat they created and understand both it and ourselves better in the light oftheir lives. Their relationships, struggles, prayers, and desires uniquelyilluminate our shared experience.
Serial Threat (Emergency Responders #5)
by Valerie HansenThe body count is mounting— and a target is on their backs Stumbling upon a murder is the biggest shock of Noah Holden&’s life—until he learns he knew the victim. When more women from his past are killed, Noah needs Officer Emily Zwalt&’s help to remove his name from the top of the list of prime suspects. But when the serial killer acquires a new target, they must work together before Emily becomes the next victim.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Emergency Responders Book 1: Fatal ThreatBook 2: Marked for RevengeBook 3: On the RunBook 4: Christmas VendettaBook 5: Serial Threat
Serious Little Catholics: A Memoir
by Kathy GereauSerious Little Catholics follows Kathy Gereau, the oldest of seven children, as she grows up in the mid-&’50s and &’60s and makes her way through Catholic school alongside her siblings. Initially, she buys into the mysteries of faith and the litany of rules being spouted by the Sisters of Mercy. But when her fourth grade teacher tells the class that Kathy&’s sweet little Protestant grandmother would never be admitted into heaven, she begins to question the rigid dogma of the church. Later, she discovers that not all boys are as goofy as her brothers and struggles with the notion that it is a woman&’s responsibility to discourage men from the plague of impure thoughts. Even an innocent flirtation can sinfully lead men into a temptation they are not capable of resisting; it doesn&’t seem fair.Ultimately, with the help of her classmates and a few understanding teachers, she learns to laugh at the ridiculous bits of her religion—and discovers the spiritual message within.
Seriousness and Women's Roller Derby: Gender, Organization, and Ambivalence (Leisure Studies in a Global Era)
by Maddie BreezeThis book explores seriousness in practice in the unique sports context of contemporary women's flat track roller derby. The author presents a stimulating argument for a sociology of seriousness as a productive contribution to understandings of gender, organization and the mid-ranges of agency between dichotomies of voluntarism and determinism.
Sermon Classics by Great Preachers
by John Wesley Jonathan Edwards Charles H. Spurgeon R. A. Torrey Peter F. Gunther Dwight Lyman Moody George Whitefield Thomas Chalmers Handley MouleFrom John Wesley&’s message of God&’ love for fallen man to R. A. Torrey&’s heartfelt tribute to John 3:16, Peter F. Gunther has compiled a collection of classic sermons that spans three centuries.The effects of these dynamic sermons, preached by men like D. L. Moody, George Whitefield, and Charles Haddon Spurgeon, touched not only individual lives, but also entire cities and nations for the Lord.An introduction to each sermon gives insight into each preacher and the events that provided the backdrop to his message. D. L. Moody looks back on the great Chicago fire and a sermon that broke his heart. Jonathan Edwards brought the town of Enfield, Connecticut to its knees with his sermon &“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.&”Part of this collection includes:&“The Fire Sermon&” by D. L. Moody&“God&’s Love to Fallen Man&” by John Wesley&“Fury Not in God&” by Thomas Chalmers&“Accidents, Not Punishments&” by Charles Haddon Spurgeon&“A Living Stone&” by Handley C. G. MouleTheir message, as true today as it was then, still convicts, encourages, and inspires a new generation of people who hunger after the living God.
Sermon Classics by Great Preachers
by John Wesley Jonathan Edwards Charles H. Spurgeon R. A. Torrey Peter F. Gunther Dwight Lyman Moody George Whitefield Thomas Chalmers Handley MouleFrom John Wesley&’s message of God&’ love for fallen man to R. A. Torrey&’s heartfelt tribute to John 3:16, Peter F. Gunther has compiled a collection of classic sermons that spans three centuries.The effects of these dynamic sermons, preached by men like D. L. Moody, George Whitefield, and Charles Haddon Spurgeon, touched not only individual lives, but also entire cities and nations for the Lord.An introduction to each sermon gives insight into each preacher and the events that provided the backdrop to his message. D. L. Moody looks back on the great Chicago fire and a sermon that broke his heart. Jonathan Edwards brought the town of Enfield, Connecticut to its knees with his sermon &“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.&”Part of this collection includes:&“The Fire Sermon&” by D. L. Moody&“God&’s Love to Fallen Man&” by John Wesley&“Fury Not in God&” by Thomas Chalmers&“Accidents, Not Punishments&” by Charles Haddon Spurgeon&“A Living Stone&” by Handley C. G. MouleTheir message, as true today as it was then, still convicts, encourages, and inspires a new generation of people who hunger after the living God.
Sermon Seeds: 40 Creative Sermon Starters
by Dottie Escobedo-FrankNote: This is the eBook version, and does not contain the DVD nor the DVD contents that the print version contains. If you preach, you are looking for ways to create worship experiences that keep people on the edge of their seats, straining to hear every word. Sermon Seeds helps pastors who want to approach the job of preaching more creatively by suggesting out-of-the-box surprises that bring about deeper understanding of God’s message.Creative, multifaceted sermons can happen without extensive technology, money, or staff. Sermon Seeds stirs creative juices by providing ideas that can easily be adapted for use in a variety of settings. Contains forty creative sermon starters, each complete with the Scripture passage, message theme and elements, background information, creative avenue, and suggested ending. Themes include: Passing the Mantle, The Bread-Maker God—Holy Communion, and Grace: Breaking Through the Barriers.