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The Story of the Jews: Finding the Words 1000 BC-1492 AD (Story of the Jews #1)
by Simon SchamaIn this magnificently illustrated cultural history--the tie-in to the pbs and bbc series The Story of the Jews--simon schama details the story of the jewish people, tracing their experience across three millennia, from their beginnings as an ancient tribal people to the opening of the new world in 1492It is a story like no other: an epic of endurance in the face of destruction, of creativity in the face of oppression, joy amidst grief, the affirmation of life despite the steepest of odds.It spans the millennia and the continents--from India to Andalusia and from the bazaars of Cairo to the streets of Oxford. It takes you to unimagined places: to a Jewish kingdom in the mountains of southern Arabia; a Syrian synagogue glowing with radiant wall paintings; the palm groves of the Jewish dead in the Roman catacombs. And its voices ring loud and clear, from the severities and ecstasies of the Bible writers to the love poems of wine bibbers in a garden in Muslim Spain.In The Story of the Jews, the Talmud burns in the streets of Paris, massed gibbets hang over the streets of medieval London, a Majorcan illuminator redraws the world; candles are lit, chants are sung, mules are packed, ships loaded with gems and spices founder at sea.And a great story unfolds. Not--as often imagined--of a culture apart, but of a Jewish world immersed in and imprinted by the peoples among whom they have dwelled, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, from the Arabs to the Christians.Which makes the story of the Jews everyone's story, too.
The Story of the Jews Volume Two: 1492-1900
by Simon SchamaIn the second of two volumes of this magnificently illustrated cultural history—the tie-in to the PBS and BBC series The Story of the Jews—Simon Schama details the story of the Jewish people, spanning from their expulsion from Spain during the Inquisition across six hundred years to the present day.It is a story like no other: an epic of endurance against destruction, of creativity in the face of oppression, joy amidst grief, the affirmation of life against the steepest of odds.It spans the centuries and the continents—from the Iberian Peninsula and the collapse of “the golden age” to the shtetls of Russia to the dusty streets of infant Hollywood. Its voices ring loud and clear, from the philosophical musings of Spinoza to the poetry written on slips of paper in concentration camps. Within these pages, the Enlightenment unfolds, a great diaspora transforms a country, a Viennese psychiatrist forever changes the conception of the human mind.And a great story unfolds. Not—as often imagined—of a people apart, but of a Jewish culture immersed in and imprinted by the peoples among whom they have dwelled. Which, as Simon Schama so brilliantly demonstrates, makes the story of the Jews everyone’s story, too.The Story of the Jews Volume 2 features 24 pages of color photos, numerous maps, and printed endpapers.
The Story of the Mormons: From the Date of their Origin to the Year 1901
by William Alexander LinnThe object is to present a consecutive history of the Mormons, from the day of their origin to 1901, as a secular, rather than religious, narrative.
The Story of the Other Wise Man
by Henry Van DykeIn this warm, inspirational story, first published in 1895, Artaban, the Fourth Wise Man, does not reach Bethlehem in time to see the Savior and present his gifts, because his journey is delayed by his compassionate response to the needs of fellow human beings he meets along his way.
Story of the Other Wise Man
by Henry Van Dyke"I do not know where this little story came from--out of the air, perhaps. One thing is certain, it is not written in any other book, nor is it to be found among the ancient lore of the East. And yet I have never felt as if it were my own. It was a gift, and it seemed to me as if I knew the Giver." --Henry Van DykeLong, long ago, a wise man named Artaban, a priest of the Magi, discerned from heavenly signs that the time was at hand for the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy--the birth among the Hebrews of a holy Prince and Deliverer of Man. Hastening to join three fellow Magi for the long journey into Judaea, he paused to help a dying man and was left behind. And so Artaban began his pilgrimage alone, striking out not toward the realization of his life's deepest longing, as he hoped, but only toward misfortune and suffering. Or so he believed until one blessed, radiant moment.With an introduction by Leo BuscagliaFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
The Story of the Qur'an
by Ingrid MattsonThis popular introduction by a well-known Islamic scholar has been updated and expanded, offering a balanced portrayal of the Qur'an and its place in historic and contemporary Muslim society. Features new sections on the Qur'an and its relationship to democracy, science, human rights, and the role of women Contains expanded sections on the Qur'an in the life cycle of Muslims, and in Islamic ethics and law Incorporates additional images and student features, including a glossary. Supported by an accompanying website (available on publication) hosting a range of additional material, including student resources, links to important websites, news stories, and more This title is also available as an eTextbook on the CourseSmart platform, as a Wiley Desktop Edition, or via your preferred eTextbook vendor; eTextbooks offer convenience, enhanced electronic functionality, and flexible pricing options - learn more at www. wiley. com/college/wileyflex
The Story of the Renaissance
by Christine MillerAn excellent introduction to the history of Europe during the tumultuous 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Rich in detail, effortlessly weaving the Biblical worldview throughout, this history covers European history from the rise of the Italian city-states in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries to the conclusion of the Thirty Years' War in 1648, and the Restoration of the monarchy in England in 1660. In 99 lessons, we learn of the rebirth of learning, art, and science, first in Italy, and then throughout the continent, and also the parallel reformation of the Church, with which the rebirth was intimately intertwined.
The Story of the Scrolls: The miraculous discovery and true significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls
by Dr Geza VermesThe discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Qumran, Palestine, in 1947 was one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, and hidden in caves by an ancient Jewish sect, these mysterious manuscripts revolutionized our understanding of the Bible, of Judaism and the early Christian world. Geza Vermes is the world's leading Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, whose English translations brought these extraordinary documents to thousands, and whose life has been inextricably interwoven with the scrolls for over sixty years. In this illuminating book he relates the controversial story of their discovery and publication around the world, revealing cover-ups, blunders and academic in-fighting, but also the passion and dedication of many of those involved. He shares what he has learned about the scrolls and, evaluating passages from them, gives his views on their true significance and what they can teach us, as well as those areas where scholarly consensus has not yet been reached. Few scholars have been as closely associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls as Vermes. Writing with candour and unique authority, he has created an ideal introduction to understanding these miraculous documents.
The Story of the Shakers (Revised Edition)
by Flo MorseFeaturing a new introduction, a compassionate look at a religious movement that shaped America “Put your hands to work and your hearts to God,” Mother Ann Lee told her spiritual children more than 200 years ago. Today, as the number of Shakers has dwindled to only a handful, the story of the Shakers has never been more important to record and understand. In this classic book featuring a brand-new introduction, Flo Morse offers a stimulating, graceful summary of Shaker beliefs and the way of life that still endures among a chosen few.
The Story of the Stories: The Chosen People and Its God
by Dan JacobsonThe Story of the Stories is a continually brilliant reading of Hebrew and Christian testaments as a coherent narrative, and a deeply thoughtful reflection on Jewish history as presented in the Bible. At the center of this story is the exalted and fearful covenant between God and Israel—a covenant between a weak, homeless people and their omnipotent, ubiquitous God. Here Dan Jacobson— a distinguished novelist, short-story writer, critic, and nonpracticing Jew—wrestles with the conflicting repercussions of being alternately "chosen" and rejected by God as he illuminates the narrative power and moral complexity of the Scriptures. This is a book that will stimulate either Christian or Jew to think more coherently about the impact of the relationship of belief and faith on history. It is a book that will keep company with Nietzsche's The Anti-Christ and Erich Auerbach's Mimesis.
The Story of the Ten Commandments
by Patricia A. PingryA simple retelling of how Moses led the Jews out of slavery in Egypt to the land promised them by God and how he brought them God’s commandments. Picture descriptions included,
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
by Maria Augusta TrappWith nearly 1,500 Broadway performances, six Tony Awards, more than three million albums sold, and five Academy Awards, The Sound of Music, based on the lives of Maria, the baron, and their singing children, is as familiar to most of us as our own family history. But much about the real-life woman and her family was left untold.Here, Baroness Maria Augusta Trapp tells in her own beautiful, simple words the extraordinary story of her romance with the baron, their escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, and their life in America.Now with photographs from the original edition.
The Story of The Voice
by David Capes Jr.Step into the story behind "the story." Discover the reasons behind and the vision for The Voice translation! In-depth interviews with key participants explain the translators' motivations and visions for the project. Learn how the translators worked to bring a balance between scholarship, literary style, and forward thinking to meet the scripture needs for the church.Features include:Discussion of how The Voice makes the Bible accessible to new believersExplanation of The Voice's unique style and featuresExamples illustrate how scholars worked through the Hebrew and Greek texts of the BibleFirsthand accounts of The Voice translation project
The Story of Therese Neumann
by Albert Paul SchimbergOn Thursday night, March 4, 1926, in the town of Konnersreuth, Bavaria, a young peasant woman named Therese Neumann lay in bed, very weak and ill of what had been diagnosed as influenza. Suddenly she saw Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.“I saw Him kneeling on the ground, and I saw everything else in the garden, the trees, the rocks and also the three disciples. All at once I felt such vehement pain in my side that I thought my last moment had come. Then I felt something running down my body. It was blood.”Thus did the stigmata come to Therese Neumann. Then in September, 1927, she began a total abstinence. From that time forward she neither ate nor drank. In the thirty-five years since 1927, the world has learned of this mystic and her ecstasies, of her stigmata and her total abstinence, through books and newspaper articles and the reports of visitors to Konnersreuth. Here is a summary account of her extraordinary life.
The Story of What Is Broken Is Whole: An Aurora Levins Morales Reader
by Aurora Levins MoralesThe Story of What Is Broken Is Whole collects for the first time fifty years of writing by Puerto Rican Jewish feminist and radical thinker Aurora Levins Morales. Combining well-known excerpts from her books with out-of-print and harder to find ephemeral works and unpublished pieces, this collection weaves together stories of bodies, ecologies, Indigeneity, illness, travel, sexuality, and more. As Levins Morales reflects on her use of storytelling as a tool for change, she gathers the threads of lives and places sacrificed to greed and extraction while centering care for our individual bodyminds and those of our kin, communities, and movements. This comprehensive and essential collection provides an unprecedented window into the breadth and depth of the work of one of the most significant thinkers of our time.
The Story of You: An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self
by Ian Morgan CronThe author of the bestselling The Road Back to You reveals how to use the power of the Enneagram—the ancient personality typing system—to overwrite the negative, outdated stories you tell yourself to ultimately become your true self.In this powerful, transformative guide, Ian Morgan Cron demonstrates the life-changing power of the Enneagram. Cron challenges you to rethink the stale stories you tell yourself about who you are and offers lessons in using the Enneagram to help you change your story. As you free your mind from the outdated messages you learned in childhood and master your Enneagram profile, you unlock your own inner power for spiritual growth—and, ultimately, for becoming the true self God meant for you to be.Drawing on his extensive counseling and personal experience, Cron examines each of the nine personality types and explains step by step how each can find happiness by understanding their origin story, harnessing your type’s strengths, acknowledging weaknesses, and creating space for an incredible—and more positive—new reality.
The Story of You: Transforming Adversity into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams to the Next Level and Beyond
by Mark MinardIn this hopeful book, Mark shares his journey of early heartache, tragedy, and bad decisions—and his continued search for answers. While those experiences could have left him trapped in anger, fear, and mediocrity, he discovered that he was not trapped (or a victim)—he had a choice! He could move beyond the fear and negative emotions to live a life of adventure with a big WHY. The Story of You will take you along the journey of Mark&’s mindset as you discover how he began filling his mind with faith-building thoughts. The Story of You will challenge you to open up your heart and discover how the unexplained and often unwelcome events in your lives can move you towards the greatness intended for each of us, because impossible is where every great adventure begins.
The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament
by G. K. Beale Benjamin L. GladdisThe Story Retold
Story, Ritual, Prophecy, Wisdom: Reading and Teaching the Bible Today
by Mark W. Hamilton Samjung Kang-HamiltonDiscover how studying the Bible can renew your church community. How do we teach the Bible in a way that makes a real difference in our students&’ lives and our communities? Too often, biblical introductions treat Scripture as a mere historical artifact. Mark W. Hamilton and Samjung Kang-Hamilton combine their decades of experience in theological and religious education to devise a new way to teach Scripture that brings out its life-giving qualities. The authors show how Scripture has four modes: story, ritual, prophecy, and wisdom. With an eye toward spiritual formation, the authors explore examples of each of the four genres within the Bible and show how they address real needs in the life of the church today. They also recommend how to incorporate contemporary tools like digital media alongside art, music, and other practices to draw wisdom from Scripture. Combining multicultural sensitivity with ecumenical spirit, this guidebook is ideal for educators and pastors seeking to renew their own Christian communities through biblical education.
Story Shaped Worship: Following Patterns from The Bible and History
by Robbie F. CastlemanWhat is the right way to worship? Right worship does not require a return to the identical forms found in the early church or later in Rome or after that in Westminster. What it calls for is a faithful response today to the God of our salvation in light of those biblically ordered and historically informed patterns. In this study Robbie Castleman uncovers the fundamental shape of worship. What she finds―outlined in Scripture, enacted in Israel, refocused in the New Testament community, guarded by the apostolic fathers, and recovered in the Reformation―is a grand narrative of redemption offering order and meaning to all worshiping communities down to the present day.
Story-Shaped Worship: Following Patterns from the Bible and History
by Robbie F. CastlemanWhat is the right way to worship? Right worship does not require a return to the identical forms found in the early church or later in Rome or after that in Westminster. What it calls for is a faithful response today to the God of our salvation in light of those biblically ordered and historically informed patterns. In this study Robbie Castleman uncovers the fundamental shape of worship. What she unearths is a shape that is outlined in Scripture, enacted in Israel, refocused in the New Testament community, regulated and guarded by the Apostolic fathers, and recovered in the Reformation. It is a worship that can and does still shape the liturgy of many congregations today.
Story, Signs, and Sacred Rhythms
by Chris Folmsbee'Today's teens are even more passionate about changing the world than the generation before them. They are learning just how closely their lives tie in to God's sweeping story of redemption. And as they see how their journeys of faith are connected to an ongoing story, they are asking how to go deeper into that story. So how can we help align their passion with God's mission so that their lives and the world can be changed?Story, Signs, and Sacred Rhythms presents a new model for youth ministry that is relevant to the missional church and the changing culture. After challenging youth pastors around the world to consider A New Kind of Youth Ministry, Chris Folmsbee now brings a practical approach to youth ministry that will:* offer a clear and compelling vision of a narrative-missional youth ministry* present a theologically rich and accurate summary of God's story and mission* equip you with an approach to youth ministry that enables you to create, sustain, and refine environments for Christian transformation* unpack a ministry design that's customizable, measurable, and evaluative, allowing you to refine and change course as needed* empower you to transform an emerging generation, resulting in teens joining God in his mission to restore the world By exploring a narrative approach that is about God's story, looking at the signs of God, which are God's images and metaphors to guide our lives, and discovering the saintly cadences that provide the connection between God and mission, you'll find concepts and ideologies of an entirely new way of thinking about and doing youth ministry. '
The Story That Chooses Us: A Tapestry of Missional Vision (The Gospel and Our Culture Series (GOCS))
by George R. HunsbergerOver the course of several decades, missiologist George Hunsberger has written numerous essays on crucial themes for the church’s recovery of its missional identity and practice. The Story That Chooses Us brings these essays together for the first time.The book as a whole presents a composite sense of the missional identity and faithful witness to which the church is called in contemporary Western society. Hunsberger engages with well-known missiologist Lesslie Newbigin throughout his work as he carefully discerns biblical and theological roots for a contemporary vision of missional theology. The recurring themes in Hunsberger’s essays provide both theological mooring and practical guidance for churches following Christ on the missional path.
Story Time with the Millers (Miller Family series)
by Mildred A. MartinA series of showrt stories about the Miller family with a moral lesson for each story. A devotional book for families, and a useful resource for Bible school teachers. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.