Download or read book The Lands of the Bible Visited and Described in an Extensive Journey Undertaken with Special Reference to the Promotion of Biblical Research and the Advancement of the Cause of Philanthropy written by John Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Architecture of Urbanity written by Vishaan Chakrabarti and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of today’s most inspired architects and urban advocates, a manifesto for architecture as a force for addressing our biggest social challenges The world is facing unprecedented challenges, from climate change and population growth, to political division and technological dislocation, to declining mental health and fraying cultural fabric. With most of the planet’s population now living in urban environments, cities are the spaces where we have the greatest potential to confront and address these problems. In this visionary book, Vishaan Chakrabarti argues for an “architecture of urbanity,” showing how the design of our communities can create a more equitable, sustainable, and joyous future for us all. Taking readers from the great cities of antiquity to the worldwide exurban sprawl of our postindustrial age, Chakrabarti examines architecture’s relationship to history’s greatest social, technological, and environmental dilemmas. He then presents a rich selection of work by a global array of practicing architects, demonstrating how innovative design can dramatically improve life in big cities and small settlements around the world, from campuses and refugee camps to mega-cities like São Paulo, Lima, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Tokyo. Lavishly illustrated with a wealth of original graphics, data visualizations, photographs, and drawings, The Architecture of Urbanity eloquently explains why cities are the last, best hope for humanity, and why designers must, alongside political, business, community, and cultural leaders, steward the healing of our planet.
Download or read book The Urbanity of the Bible written by Sean Benesh and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often times the Bible is associated with rural pastoral settings. The Israelites wandering in the desert wilderness living in tents, David playing his harp for sheep out in the pasture, and Jesus strolling along dusty roads between remote villages. But what if I told you that the Bible is an urban book and that the center stage for where the drama of biblical events played out was truly the city? Starting in Genesis, all of the way to the end of the Bible in Revelation, the whole trajectory of humanity and the focal point for the Missio Dei was and is urban and not rural. When Jesus erupted into history through the womb of a teenager he lived in the most urban region in the world. The early church was birthed in the city and spread to the largest most influential cosmopolitan urban centers of the day. For the first-century Christian, to be a follower of Jesus was synonymous with being an urbanite. The Urbanity of the Bible explores the urban nature of the Bible and displays the urban trajectory of the Missio Dei. The city was and is a dominant theme of the setting, backdrop, and purposes of God throughout history. As the world today has flooded to the cities this book is good news. We were meant to live in the city.
Download or read book The Bible Christian magazine a continuation of the Arminian magazine written by Bible Christians and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The English Bible King James Version The Old Testament International Student Edition Vol 1 Norton Critical Editions written by Herbert Marks and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 2099 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning work of scholarship, the Norton Critical Edition of The English Bible, King James Version, is the most accessible edition available. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, these long-awaited volumes bring together succinct introductions to each biblical book, detailed explanatory annotations, and a wealth of contextual and critical materials. Archaic words are explained, textual problems are lucidly discussed, and stylistic features of the original texts are highlighted. Judicious and economical, the introductions and annotations to the Old Testament give readers without Hebrew an entry into complexities of biblical literature, reconstructing its original contexts, tracing its evolution, and pointing out productive strategies of reading. Incorporating the insights of modern biblical scholarship as well as centuries of precritical interpretation, they offer essential guidance to a labyrinthine world, while respecting the text’s integrity. The historical and critical appendix comprises three distinct collections. A section on ancient Near Eastern backgrounds presents the myths, hymns, prayers, and legal codes that informed the creation of the Hebrew Bible. A historical anthology of biblical interpretation gathers—for the first time in one volume—generous selections from the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions, along with classics of secular commentary. It includes reflections on the Bible by philosophers from Hobbes to Ricoeur; a compendium of modern biblical scholarship, focusing on topics such as the oral and the written, the composition of the Pentateuch, and the historical movement from covenant to canon; and a provocative sampling of comparative and literary approaches. The crucial presence of the Old Testament within English literature is represented by paraphrases and parables in verse and prose, and a recapitulatory conclusion brings the diverse perspectives of this millennial survey to bear on two of the Bible’s most famous passages: the expulsion from the garden of Eden and the binding of Isaac. A final section devoted to the question of translation includes significant English versions from Wycliffe to the present. Time lines, chronologies, diagrams, and maps are included.
Download or read book View from the Urban Loft written by Sean Benesh and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the world hurtles towards urbanization at an ever-increasing pace, there arises the need for further theological reflection on the city. Globalization, international immigration, and densification in cities are having a transformative impact on the urban landscape. Urban mission is at the forefront of many denominations, church planting networks, ministries, and mission organizations yearning for citywide transformation. How are we to think biblically and theologically about the city? View from the Urban Loft will take readers through the development of cities throughout history, act as a guide to navigating the current forces shaping urban environments, and seek to uncover a theology of the city that gives Christians a rationale and a biblical understanding of the meaning and purposes of the city and then how to live in it for the glory of God.
Download or read book Thirty ninth Forty second Report of the New South Wales Auxiliary Bible Society etc written by Auxiliary Bible Society of New South Wales (NEW SOUTH WALES) and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cottage Bible and Family Expositor written by Thomas Williams and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bible Society Record written by American Bible Society and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the Bible and Ecology written by Hilary Marlow and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental issues are an ever-increasing focus of public discourse and have proved concerning to religious groups as well as society more widely. Among biblical scholars, criticism of the Judeo-Christian tradition for its part in the worsening crisis has led to a small but growing field of study on ecology and the Bible. This volume in the Oxford Handbook series makes a significant contribution to this burgeoning interest in ecological hermeneutics, incorporating the best of international scholarship on ecology and the Bible. The Handbook comprises 30 individual essays on a wide range of relevant topics by established and emerging scholars. Arranged in four sections, the volume begins with a historical overview before tackling some key methodological issues. The second, substantial, section comprises thirteen essays offering detailed exegesis from an ecological perspective of selected biblical books. This is followed by a section exploring broader thematic topics such as the Imago Dei and stewardship. Finally, the volume concludes with a number of essays on contemporary perspectives and applications, including political and ethical considerations. The editors Hilary Marlow and Mark Harris have drawn on their experience in Hebrew Bible and New Testament respectively to bring together a diverse and engaging collection of essays on a subject of immense relevance. Its accessible style, comprehensive scope, and range of material means that the volume is a valuable resource, not only to students and scholars of the Bible but also to religious leaders and practitioners.
Download or read book The Postcolonial Biblical Reader written by R. S. Sugirtharajah and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-12-23 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging Reader provides a comprehensive survey of the interaction between postcolonial criticism and biblical studies. Examines how various empires such as the Persian and Roman affected biblical narratives. Demonstrates how different biblical writers such as Paul, Matthew and Mark handled the challenges of empire. Includes examples of the practical application of postcolonial criticism to biblical texts. Considers contemporary issues such as diaspora, race, representation and territory. Editorial commentary draws out the key points to be made and creates a coherent narrative.
Download or read book The Reviser written by S. E. Shepard and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society written by T. H. Darlow and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-25 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Reviser written by and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society written by George Borrow and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Biblical Encyclopedia written by James Comper Gray and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society written by George Borrow and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Borrow's 'Letters to the British and Foreign Bible Society' is a remarkable collection of letters that chronicle his journey as an agent of the Bible Society. These letters, addressed to Rev. J. Jowett, offer a glimpse into the mind of an eccentric man who dedicated his life to mastering languages and translating religious texts. In one such letter, Borrow discusses his progress in learning the Tartar dialect and shares his thoughts on the translation of St. Matthew's Gospel into Mandchou. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in linguistics, religious studies, or the history of Bible translation.
