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Santa Biblia - Reina Valera Revisada
by Reina Valera RevisadaLa Biblia Reina Valera Revisada incluye el texto de la traducción de Casiodoro de Reina en un estilo más accesible. Revisado para el auspicio de Editorial CLIE por un equipo de especialistas, eruditos, y pastores de España y Latinoamérica dirigidos por el Dr. Francisco Lacueva, esta revisión preserva la belleza y cadencia del Castellano, pero actualizando todos los arcaísmos, términos y variaciones gramaticales ya en desuso, a favor de una mayor claridad del lenguaje, en la innovadora tipografía Comfort Print®.
Santa Biblia, Reina-Valera (RVR 1909)
by RVR 1909- Reina Valera 1909Una Biblia hermosa en la versión de Reina Valera 1909 con una letra de tamaño cómodo y fácil de leer.
Santa Catalina de Siena
by María Luz GómezMística consejera de reyes y papas, escritora, «milagrera»... Caterina Benincasa, analfabeta, admirada y criticada, aprendió a leer y a escribir milagrosamente y tuvo en su época una gran influencia social. Logró la vuelta del papa Gregorio XI de Avignon a Roma, e iniciar la resolución del Cisma de Occidente.
Santa Cecilia, patrona de la música
by María Luz GómezCecilia, a quien la vida sonreía, la entregó por su fe. En Roma, capital del Imperio, vivió Cecilia, noble dama cristiana y amante de la música. Imperaba Marco Aurelio, filósofo estoico que odiaba el cristianismo, y lo perseguía hasta el punto de considerar reo de muerte a todo aquel que lo profesara. Cecilia murió en defensa de su fe, junto con otros muchos mártires.
Santa Claus: A Biography
by Gerry BowlerAn entertaining, often surprising look at the life of the world’s most influential fictional character. He is the embodiment of charity and generosity, a creation of mythology, a tool of clever capitalists. The very idea of him is enduring and powerful. Santa Claus was born in early-nineteenth-century America, but his family tree goes back seven hundred years to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. Intervening generations were shaggy and strange — whip-wielding menaces to naughty boys and girls. Yet as the raucous, outdoor, alcohol-fuelled holiday gave way to a more domestic, sentimental model, a new kind of gift-bringer was called for — a loveable elf, still judgmental but far less threatening. In this engaging social and cultural history, Gerry Bowler examines the place of Santa Claus in history, literature, advertising, and art. He traces his metamorphosis from a beardless youth into a red-suited peddler. He reveals the lesser-known aspects of the gift-bringer’s life — Santa’s involvement with social and political causes of all stripes (he enlisted on the Union side in the American Civil War), his starring role in the movies and as adman for gun-makers and insurance companies. And he demolishes the myths surrounding Santa Claus and Coca-Cola. Santa Claus: A Biographywill stand as the classic work on the long-lived and multifarious Mr. Claus. From the Hardcover edition.
Santa Claus (Images of America)
by Pat Koch Emily ThompsonSanta Claus, Indiana, acquired its famous name in 1856 and has been celebrating the spirit of Christmas ever since. Postmaster James Martin began answering children's letters to Santa and his elves in 1914, a tradition that continues to this day and makes Santa Claus a favored destination for those seeking the holiday spirit. The town's unique name prompted Robert Ripley to feature it in his popular cartoon strip, and businessmen such as Carl Barrett and Milton Harris raced to erect Christmas attractions as early as 1935. Beating Walt Disney by nearly a decade, Louis J. Koch opened Santa Claus Land, the nation's first theme park, in 1946. Today, visitors still flock to Santa Claus to share in the magic of "America's Christmas Hometown."
Santa Claus Confidential: 150 Laugh-Out-Loud Stories from a Professional Kris Kringle
by Kevin NearyHilarious, true stories from a professional Santa Claus! For the past twenty-five years, Kevin Neary has lived a double life. He even went as far as wearing a disguise and altering his appearance. Yes, it is true that during this time, he played the role of Santa Claus for a local department store. In Santa Claus Confidential, Neary describes his experiences working as Santa and the interactions with the clever children he encountered. Some of the many hilarious topics he discusses include: Why Santa never introduces new reindeer to his crew.How Santa can enter the home when it has no chimney.Whether Santa&’s sleigh has safety belts.How long Santa and Mrs. Claus have been married.And many others! The perfect Christmas gift, Neary&’s delightful tales are bound to get you feeling the holiday spirit!
Santa Claus Is for Real: A True Christmas Fable About the Magic of Believing
by Charles Edward Hall Bret WitterA heartwarming and inspirational fable from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Santa based on his own personal journey of discovering the magic of Christmas.Every year, over a million people attend the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, where they have the pleasure of seeing Charles Edward Hall don a red suit and become the world&’s most famous Santa Claus—a role he has played for over thirty-five years. But Hall wasn&’t always such a jolly old soul. Believe it or not, this Santa was once a Scrooge—literally. For the first time, Charles tells the inspiring story of his own transformation, from a wide-eyed child who once caught a glimpse of Santa through a frosty windowpane, to a young man who lost his faith in jolly old Saint Nick. It wasn&’t until fate intervened, in the form of an unexpected role, a stage malfunction, and hundreds of letters from children, that Charles rediscovered his Christmas spirit. Ultimately, he discovered two life-changing lessons: this was his life&’s work, and that Santa is real. When Charles needed him most, Santa was there, with kind words and a special gift. As this delightful true-life fable proves, he is there for everyone. All it takes is a good heart, an honest joy, and a belief in the magic of Christmas.
Santa Fe Setup
by Katy LeeWrongly accused… and caught in a criminal&’s crosshairs After artist Luci Butler discovers someone has been hiding drugs in her paintings, she also finds ruthless killers are aiming to silence her. Only her brother&’s coworker Bard Holland is on her side. Now they must race to clear her name and track a murderer into unforgiving New Mexico mountains. But Bard&’s determined protection is drawing Luci dangerously close…and into a killer&’s merciless endgame. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney: 20 Funny Poems Full of Christmas Cheer (Giggle Poetry)
by Kenn Nesbitt Mike Gordon Linda KnausLaugh your way through the holiday season! Kenn Nesbitt and Linda Knaus will light up your holiday celebration with this book of cheerful Christmas poetry. Nesbitt and Knaus teamed up to create 20 charming poems capturing all the things that could go wrong during the Christmas season, including hunting for a mall parking spot on the day after Thanksgiving, Santa getting stuck in the chimney, eating unusual foods at a potluck Christmas dinner, and more.With delightful illustrations by Mike and Carl Gordon, this collection is sure to bring extra cheer to young and old this holiday season!
Santa Isabel de Portugal
by María Luz GómezLogró poner paz en la dura batalla entre padre e hijo. Isabel, reina de Portugal, fue nombrada por la Iglesia abogada de la paz, porque su amor logró dicha paz entre su marido Dionís Iy su hijo, el futuro Alfonso IV, el Bravo. Entre Portugal y Castilla-León, con la firma del Tratado de Alcañices por Dionís y D.ª M.ª de Molina. Y, posteriormente, entre su hijo Alfonso IV y su nieto Alfonso XI.
Santa Miracles: 50 True Stories that Celebrate the Most Magical Time of the Year
by Brad SteigerYes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!In this heartfelt collection of real-life Santa stories, Christmas lovers will learn that the jolly old elf is alive and well and still performing miracles that reflect the spirit of the season this and every Christmas. Inside you will meet such inspiring Santa Clauses as:Raleigh, the mailman, who every Christmas, donned a Santa suit to distribute gifts of toys and food to the poor families in "shanty town," because they were too proud to accept charity from someone they knewBill, the juvenile delinquent sentenced by the judge to play Santa and distribute gifts to the children at a local orphanage-who in the process discovered the true spirit of ChristmasRobert, who kept an old man from being mugged one cold December night, only to recognize him later over coffee as the local department store Santa who had brightened his childhood Christmases Not even Scrooge himself could resist these touching yuletide stories of cheer, hope, and love. If you love Christmas, you'll love this book!
Santa Miracles
by Brad Steiger Sherry Hansen SteigerYes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!In this heartfelt collection of real-life Santa stories, Christmas lovers will learn that the jolly old elf is alive and well and still performing miracles that reflect the spirit of the season this and every Christmas. Inside you will meet such inspiring Santa Clauses as:Raleigh, the mailman, who every Christmas, donned a Santa suit to distribute gifts of toys and food to the poor families in "shanty town," because they were too proud to accept charity from someone they knewBill, the juvenile delinquent sentenced by the judge to play Santa and distribute gifts to the children at a local orphanage--who in the process discovered the true spirit of ChristmasRobert, who kept an old man from being mugged one cold December night, only to recognize him later over coffee as the local department store Santa who had brightened his childhood ChristmasesNot even Scrooge himself could resist these touching yuletide stories of cheer, hope, and love. If you love Christmas, you'll love this book!
Santa Miracles
by Brad Steiger Sherry Hansen SteigerYes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! In this heartfelt collection of real-life Santa stories, Christmas lovers will learn that the jolly old elf is alive and well and still performing miracles that reflect the spirit of the season this and every Christmas. Inside you will meet such inspiring Santa Clauses as: Raleigh, the mailman, who every Christmas, donned a Santa suit to distribute gifts of toys and food to the poor families in ?shanty town,? because they were too proud to accept charity from someone they knew Bill, the juvenile delinquent sentenced by the judge to play Santa and distribute gifts to the children at a local orphanage'who in the process discovered the true spirit of Christmas Robert, who kept an old man from being mugged one cold December night, only to recognize him later over coffee as the local department store Santa who had brightened his childhood Christmases Not even Scrooge himself could resist these touching yuletide stories of cheer, hope, and love. If you love Christmas, you'll love this book!
La Santa Muerte
by José Gil OlmosLa virgen de los olvidados. Su sola mención y su figura pueden provocar rechazo y temor; sin embargo, para muchos mexicanos es imagen de devoción. El culto a la Santa Muerte es uno de los fenómenos religiosos más importantes y complejos de México actualmente, y así lo avalan millones de devotos en todo el país, e incluso en Estados Unidos, Canadá y Centroamérica. Desde 1797 se tiene documentada la primera noticia de un rito indígena a un esqueleto al que desde entonces ya llamaban "Santa Muerte". Pero fue hasta hace dos décadas, a partir de la crisis de económica más profunda y dolorosa del país, cuando se comenzó a erigir como una figura guardiana, salvadora, que da amparo a los más pobres y desprotegidos de la sociedad. A partir de entonces creció vertiginosamente el culto de la Santa Muerte, en diversas clases dociales, y no sólo como en sus inicios: entre delincuentes, prostitutas y policías. Ahora políticos, actores, cantantes, comerciantes, deportistas, estudiantes, amas de casa y desempleados, entre otros, forman parte del nuevo grupo de fieles que le rezan, pidiéndole lo que el Estado y el gobierno deberían darles: seguridad, trabajo, empleo, salud y bienestar. El periodista José Gil Olmos recontruye en este libro las historia de este culto en México, pues es icono religioso y figura rechazada por la Iglesia católica, después de la Revolución, se volvió símbolo de identidad nacional y ahora es tan popular que su imagen se comercializa casi tanto como la de la Virgen de Guadalupe.
Santa Muerte Devotion: Vulnerability, Protection, Intimacy (Elements in New Religious Movements)
by Wil G. PanstersIn recent decades the cult of Santa Muerte has become a remarkable phenomenon in Mexico's popular religious landscape, from where it has migrated abroad. Due to the uncommon iconography of the robed skeleton and the association with criminality, the Santa Muerte cult has been the object of public controversy. This Element deconstructs mainstream views of Santa Muerte devotion by privileging the voices and practices of devotees. Counterintuitively, Santa Muerte devotion is about assuring a good life in health, work, love, justice, and security. Notwithstanding the cult's rapid growth and public visibility since 2000, it is deeply embedded in Mexico's religious and cultural history. The analysis of material culture, theology, and ritual demonstrates the importance of devotional intimacy. This Element also studies how gender, family, leadership, and political relations intersect with the cult. Santa Muerte popular religiosity is examined in terms of socioeconomic vulnerabilities, ineffective social protections, exclusion, and existential insecurities.
Santa Rita de Casia
by María Luz GómezPara un amor auténtico, no existe ningún imposible. En un agitado periodo de la historia italiana del siglo IV, marcado por las luchas entre güelfos y gibelinos, y las que mantenían por el poder en Cascia las familias rivales de la nobleza, el amor de Rita logró auténticos «imposibles». El primero: la paz entre las dos familias «pioneras» que se odiaban a muerte.
Santa Speaks: The Wit And Wisdom Of Santas Across The Nation
by Michael Patrick Collins Dawn SheggebySanta Claus is real. In stores and schools and street corners all across the country each December, the jolly old elf exists. Santa Speaks is a celebration of all the real-life Santas who carry on the tradition of Saint Nicholas. What is it like, after all, to be the jolliest, most generous, and best loved man in the world? Santa Speaks takes a merry look at the red-clad few who step outside their usual lives each year to listen to our wishes. Thirty different Santas from around the United States, including a cowboy Santa in Texas, a Cajun Papa Noel in New Orleans, a showgirl Santa in Las Vegas, and a pro-wrestler-turned-Santa in New York share heartfelt and often hilarious true-life tales that evoke all the warmth, joy, laughter, and frustrations of the holiday season. This unique collection of photographs and first-hand stories will put a twinkle in the eye of gift-givers and recipients alike.
Santa Teresa de Jesús en una nueva versión
by María Luz GómezTeresa de Jesús, «fémina inquieta y monja andariega». Narro, basándome en las obras de nuestra santa de Ávila (siglo XVI), pero con un lenguaje actual, su interesante vida de gran mística y reformadora de la Orden del Carmen -frecuentemente atacada y llena de curiosas anécdotas-. También se habla de la fundación de muchos monasterios reformados.
Santayana: Saint of the Imagination
by Mossie KirkwoodThis book has its origin in the author's deep admiration for its subject as a man of great cultivation with the instinct of veneration as well as the determination to learn and to face the facts, an engaging human being as well as an exciting thinker. Her aim has been to encourage a wider reading of Santayana himself. With this purpose she provides an intimate picture of the man using material from his letters and making reference to his autobiography and other philosophical works; but within the biographical framework she also expounds his thought, endeavouring to show the high quality of her subject's "religion" of the imagination. The result is a firmly handled, quietly mannered exposition of the growth of Santayana's mind as seen in his books and the small events of his life as scholar and thinker. It will be suggestive for the general reader and a helpful introduction for the student.
Santeria: The Beliefs and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America
by Miguel A. De La TorreThis book by Miguel De La Torre offers a fascinating guide to the history, beliefs, rituals, and culture of Santería — a religious tradition that, despite persecution, suppression, and its own secretive nature, has close to a million adherents in the United States alone. Santería is a religion with Afro-Cuban roots, rising out of the cultural clash between the Yoruba people of West Africa and the Spanish Catholics who brought them to the Americas as slaves. As a faith of the marginalized and persecuted, it gave oppressed men and women strength and the will to survive. With the exile of thousands of Cubans in the wake of Castro's revolution in 1959, Santería came to the United States, where it is gradually coming to be recognized as a legitimate faith tradition. Apart from vague suspicions that Santería's rituals include animal sacrifice and notions that it is a “syncretistic” form of Catholicism, most people in America's cultural and religious mainstream know very little about this rich faith tradition — in fact, many have never heard of it at all. De La Torre, who was reared in Santería, sets out in this book to provide a basic understanding of its inner workings. He clearly explains the particular worldview, myths, rituals, and practices of Santería, and he discusses what role the religion typically plays in the life of its practitioners as well as the cultural influence it continues to exert in Latin American communities today. In offering a balanced, informed survey of Santería from his unique “insider-outsider” perspective, De La Torre also provides insight into how Christianity and Santería can enter into dialogue — a dialogue that will challenge Christians to consider what this emerging faith tradition can teach them about their own. Enhanced with illustrations, tables, and a glossary, De La Torre's Santería sheds light on a religion all too often shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding.
Santería: The Religion
by Migene González-WipplerWhen the Yoruba of West Africa were brought to Cuba as slaves, they preserved their religious heritage by disguising gods as Catholic saints and worshiping them in secret.The resulting religion is Santería, a blend of primitive magic and Catholicism.
Santeria: African Spirits in America
by Joseph M. MurphySantería represents the first in-depth, scholarly account of a profound way of wisdom that is growing in importance in America today. A professional academic and himself a participant in the Santería community of the Bronx for several years, Joseph Murphy offers a powerful description and insightful analysis of this African/Cuban religion. He traces the survival of an ancient spiritual path from its West African Yoruba origins, through nearly two centuries of slavery in the New World, to its presence in the urban centers of the United States, where it continues to inspire seekers with its compelling vision.
Santiago: una fe en accion
by Evis CarballosaUn libro exegetico precedido de una parte sobre hermeneutica y seguido de otra sobre prediacion expositiva. [The most exhaustive and original commentary on the Epistle of James in Spanish. Includes sections on hermeneutics and expository preaching. ]
Santiago: Crece en sabiduría y fe
by Elizabeth George¿Cómo puedes desarrollar una fe que permanezca firme cuando las circunstancias cotidianas te desaniman? ¿Dónde puedes obtener la sabiduría necesaria para tomar las decisiones correctas en la vida? El libro de Santiago nos ofrece respuestas alentadoras a estas y muchas otras preguntas. De hecho, Santiago ofrece consejos muy prácticos para los asuntos más apremiantes que afectan a diario a las mujeres cristianas. En este estudio aprenderás a: * Orar pidiendo lo que conviene * Perseverar en medio de las dificultades de la vida * Revestirte de paciencia * Planear tu futuro teniendo en cuenta a Dios Where can women get the wisdom that will help them make the right choices in the many decisions of life? How can they develop a faith that won't waver or crumble when they're overwhelmed by life's trials and temptations? The book of James answers these questions and more, and provides practical guidance on many issues that affect Christian women daily, such as: * persevering through life's troubles * putting on a heart of patience * planning the future with God in mind An encouraging resource for women who yearn to experience real spiritual growth!