Download or read book Religious Legacy and Cultural Achievement written by Rohan Peter and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Faith s Legacy written by Fabiola Powell and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raymond and Fabiolas faith had been tested before, but not like this. Being told that their newborn had been diagnosed with a genetic condition was an emotional blow, and when she was admitted to the neo-natal intensive care unit for thirty one days, it challenged their faith to its very core. How were they going to weather this storm? Could their faith in God stand strong in the face of the medical professionals prognosis about their daughters medical condition? Told by the fourth-generation descendant of Christian women, in a Haitian American family, Fabiola Powell takes us on a journey to uncover the legacy of faith of three generations of womenRosetane, Marie and Norawhose faith stood firm in the midst of a religious movement, political unrest and personal struggle. This endearing and poignant story of redemption illustrates Gods sovereign power, at work in the life of a family, and demonstrates that His Word is timeless and transcends generations. What follows is an epic story that will truly inspire you to believe. Learn more at www.mychurchinphiladelphia.com

Download or read book Exploring the Spirituality of the World Religions written by Duncan S. Ferguson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to the spiritual pathways of the major world religions, exploring the core beliefs, values and practices of each tradition.

Download or read book ARCHAEOLOGY THE OLD TESTAMENT written by Edward D. Andrews and published by Christian Publishing House. This book was released on 2023-02-20 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Archaeology and the Old Testament" is a comprehensive examination of the history of the Old Testament, from before the time of Abraham to the Maccabee period. The book explores the significance of archaeological discoveries in our understanding of the Old Testament and provides a detailed look at the major events and figures of the period. Through a combination of biblical narrative and archaeological evidence, the book offers a rich and insightful view of the history of the Old Testament and the role it played in the formation of Israelite identity. Each chapter provides a comprehensive overview of a specific period or event, including the biblical narrative, archaeological evidence, and the significance of that period or event in the formation of Israelite identity. The book concludes with a discussion of the intersection of archaeology and the Old Testament and the importance of this intersection for biblical studies. This book is ideal for students of biblical studies, archaeologists, and anyone interested in the history of the Old Testament and the role of archaeology in our understanding of that history. Whether you are a scholar or simply a curious reader, "Archaeology and the Old Testament" provides a fascinating and enlightening look at the rich and complex history of the Old Testament.

Download or read book Off the Derech written by Ezra Cappell and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, many formerly ultra-Orthodox Jews have documented leaving their communities in published stories, films, and memoirs. This movement is often identified as "off the derech" (OTD), or off the path, with the idea that the "path" is paved by Jewish law, rituals, and practices found within their birth communities. This volume tells the powerful stories of people abandoning their religious communities and embarking on uncertain journeys toward new lives and identities within mainstream society. Off the Derech is divided into two parts: stories and analysis. The first includes original selections from contemporary American and global authors writing about their OTD experiences. The second features chapters by scholars representing such diverse fields as literature, history, sociology, psychology, anthropology, religion, and gender studies. The interdisciplinary lenses provide a range of methodologies by which readers can better understand this significant phenomenon within contemporary Jewish society.

Download or read book Jewish Humor written by Arie Sover and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the evolution of Jewish humor, highlighting its long history from the period of the Bible to the present day, and includes a wide spectrum of styles that are expressed in various works and fields, including the Bible, the Talmud, poetry, literature, folklore, jokes, movies, and television series. It focuses upon three socio-geographic regions where the majority of Jewish people lived during the 18th to 21st centuries and where Jewish humor was created, developed and thrived: Eastern Europe, the United States and Israel. The text is a complicated mosaic based on three central components of Jewish life: historical experience, survival, and wisdom. It shows that one cannot understand Jewish humor without referring to the various factors which led the Jewish people to create their unusual sense of humor.

Download or read book Religious Freedom and Religious Pluralism in Africa written by Pieter Coertzen and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2016-05-22 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÿAfrica continues to be a region with strong commitments to religious freedom and religious pluralism. These, however, are rarely mere facts on the ground ? they are legal, political, social, and theological projects that require considerable effort to realise. This volume ? compiling the proceedings of the third annual conference of the African Consortium for Law and Religion Studies ? focuses on various issues which vastly effect the understanding of religious pluralism in Africa. These include, amongst others, religious freedom as a human right, the importance of managing religious pluralism, and the permissibility of religious practice and observance in South African public schools.

Download or read book Liberal Arts and the Legacy of China s Christian Universities written by Peter Tze Ming Ng and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together English translations of thirteen research papers published in recent years by Chinese historians, sociologists, and educators. These papers investigate various dimensions of the legacy of China’s historic The Christian Universities which continues to inspire higher education reform in China even in the twenty-first century. This book focuses on Christian Universities, which fostered a particularly notable Liberal Arts Education in the Chinese context. Besides embracing some ideals in common with Liberal Arts Education developed in the West, their Liberal Arts Education curriculum had an emphasis on readings in the classics, history, philosophy, religion, ethics, and literature which conveyed traditional Chinese values. The Christian Universities also shared a strong commitment to moral formation, community service, and global citizenship education. This book emphasizes Liberal Arts Education that focused on the whole person, where academic knowledge, skills, and character were equally valued. The book presents distinctive characteristics of the study of Christian higher education in China and the interplay between globalization and localization.

Download or read book HowExpert Guide to World History written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're passionate about the events that have shaped our world, then HowExpert Guide to World History is the perfect resource. This comprehensive handbook offers a detailed exploration of our shared heritage, ideal for history enthusiasts, students, or anyone curious about the past. Introduction - Chapter 1. Welcome to World History: Overview of the book, its importance, and how to use it effectively. Part 1: Ancient Civilizations - Chapter 2. Mesopotamia: Early innovations, city-states, and cultural achievements in the cradle of civilization. - Chapter 3. Ancient Egypt: Pharaohs, religious beliefs, and monumental contributions along the Nile. - Chapter 4. The Indus Valley: Advanced urban planning, trade networks, and mysterious decline. - Chapter 5. Ancient China: Political systems and philosophies of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Part 2: Classical Civilizations - Chapter 6. Classical Greece: Origins of democracy, philosophical thought, and artistic achievements. - Chapter 7. The Roman Empire: Rome's transition from republic to empire, legal structures, and lasting legacy. - Chapter 8. Ancient India: Political, religious, and scientific advancements of the Maurya and Gupta Empires. Part 3: The Life and Impact of Jesus Christ - Chapter 9. Jesus Christ: The profound impact of Jesus Christ's life and teachings on Western civilization. Part 4: Medieval Period - Chapter 10. The Byzantine Empire: The reign of Justinian and Theodora, religious achievements, and decline. - Chapter 11. Medieval Europe: Feudalism, the Church's role, and the impact of the Crusades. - Chapter 12. The Islamic Golden Age: Expansion of the caliphates and their scientific and cultural contributions. Part 5: Early Modern Period - Chapter 13. The Renaissance: The rebirth of classical knowledge, humanism, scientific discoveries, and key figures. - Chapter 14. The Age of Exploration: Voyages of discovery, impact on indigenous peoples, and the Columbian Exchange. - Chapter 15. The Reformation: The rise of Protestantism, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, and resulting religious conflicts. Part 6: Modern History - Chapter 16. The Enlightenment: Philosophical foundations, scientific advancements, and political reforms. - Chapter 17. The Industrial Revolution: Technological innovations, economic changes, and social transformations. - Chapter 18. The World Wars: Causes, major events, and global impact of World War I and World War II. Part 7: Contemporary History - Chapter 19. The Cold War: Origins, key events, and the end of the Cold War. - Chapter 20. Post-Colonialism: Decolonization movements in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. - Chapter 21. Globalization: Technological and economic changes, environmental challenges, and the future of global relations. Conclusion - Chapter 22. Reflecting on World History: Recap major themes, lessons learned, and encourage further study of history. Appendices - Chapter 23. Glossary of Historical Terms: Definitions and explanations of key historical terms and concepts. - Chapter 24. Recommended Reading and Resources: Books, articles, websites, and other resources for further reading and research. - Chapter 25. Historical Timelines: Chronological timelines of significant historical events covered in the book. - Chapter 26. Key Historical Documents: Excerpts and analyses of important historical documents and texts. If you want to understand the events that have shaped our world, engage with HowExpert Guide to World History and learn from the past to shape a better future. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z.

Download or read book Faith and Its Critics written by David Fergusson and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heralded as the exponents of a 'new atheism', critics of religion are highly visible in today's media, and include the household names of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Sam Harris. David Fergusson explains their work in its historical perspective, drawing comparisons with earlier forms of atheism. Responding to the critics through conversations on the credibility of religious belief, Darwinism, morality, fundamentalism, and our approach to reading sacred texts, he establishes a compelling case for the practical and theoretical validity of faith in the contemporary world. An invitation to engage in a rich dialogue, Faith and Its Critics supports an informed and constructive exchange of ideas rather than a contest between two sides of the debate. Fergusson encourages faith communities to undertake patient engagement with their critics, to acknowledge the place for change and development in their self-understanding whilst resisting the reductive explanations of the new atheism.

Download or read book Philosophy and Logic for Everybody written by William Amam and published by William I Amam. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy and Logic for Everybody: Solution to your Problem seeks to introduce the university students and the general readers to the double barreled discourse on Philosophy and Logic. It shows how philosophy and logic have corrected some of the errors of the human mind over the ages. Specifically, it is designed to expose in meticulous detail, the solutions given by great philosophers and thinkers to some of the fundamental problems that worry the mind of everybody that has reached the age of reason and responsibility. Some of these solutions have become the foundation of today's knowledge including our science and technology. Among other things, it examined the diverse schools of philosophy and morality as well as fallacies as the errors of the human mind.

Download or read book Achievements and Legacy of the Obama Presidency written by Michael Grossman and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-22 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad analysis of the legacy of the Obama presidency, representing multiple perspectives across the partisan and disciplinary divides. The chapters in this book are grouped into three major legacy categories: domestic policy, foreign policy, and rhetoric. Domestically, the contributors examine the “Obama coalition” and its staying power in the age of Trump, President Obama's legacy regarding the use of executive power, his impact on intergovernmental relations, and his impact on the welfare state and education. On the foreign policy front, the central focus is on whether Obama was in fact much different from his predecessor, what impact he had on the Middle East and Afghanistan, and whether his pivot to Asia yielded the hoped-for results. The contributions in this book also aim to (re-)assess the Obama legacy in light of the subsequent efforts by his successor to undo many of the policies embraced and implemented during the Obama years.

Download or read book Religion and the Body written by Sarah Coakley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich source for comparative studies of the 'body', and of its relation to society.

Download or read book The Legacy of Mesoamerica written by Robert M. Carmack and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legacy of Mesoamerica: History and Culture of a Native American Civilization summarizes and integrates information on the origins, historical development, and current situations of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. It describes their contributions from the development of Mesoamerican Civilization through 20th century and their influence in the world community. For courses on Mesoamerica (Middle America) taught in departments of anthropology, history, and Latin American Studies.

Download or read book Political Conservatism and Religious Reformation in Iran 1905 1979 written by Amir Yahya Ayatollahi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-19 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a theoretical inquiry on the relation of the body politic with the religious movements in the time between the Constitutional Revolution and the Islamic Revolution in Iran; it illustrates speculative and historical analyses on the relationship of state, religion, and socio-political status in the late Qajar dynasty (1905-1925) and the whole Pahlavi monarchy. Particularly, it examines the applicability of “liberal conservatism” to the era of the last Shah of Iran. The thesis defines the term political conservatism in accord with Edmund Burke’s philosophy. It deals next with the definition of religious reformation, the peculiar characteristics of Islam, the Shi'ite political theology, and the contradictory usages of “Islamic reformation” in the literature. The text gives an overview of the two antagonist sides of nationalism. It provides also an analysis of the Islamic Republic as a new political phenomenon in Iranian history and the transformation of all concepts after 1979. Ayatollahi aims to assess the Iranian conservatism, the possibility of conciliation between politics and religion before the collapse of the Pahlavi, and “the conditions of possibility” for any restoration of the monarchy.

Download or read book The East European Political System written by Baruch A Hazan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this detailed survey of European communist systems. Dr. Hazan examines the formal structure of East European politics and the functions of party organizations as the true centers of power. Drawing on extensive primary sources and illustrations from the most recent period of Eastern Europe’s history, he analyzes the role of the entire government infrastructure in consolidating the strength of the Communist party. He also focuses on party congresses, internal elections, organizational and personnel changes, and foreign visits against the background of the all-encompassing network of ritual that governs the political process.

Download or read book The Legacy of Courtly Literature written by Deborah Nelson-Campbell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating volume examines the enduring influence of courtly tradition and courtly love, particularly in contemporary popular culture. The ten chapters explore topics including the impact of the medieval troubadour in modern love songs, the legacy of figures such as Tristan, Iseult, Lancelot, Guinevere, and Merlin in modern film and literature, and more generally, how courtly and chivalric conceptions of love have shaped the Western world’s conception of love, loyalty, honor, and adultery throughout history and to this day.