introduction to religion and literature

Introduction to Religion and Literature

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An Introduction to Wisdom Literature and the Psalms

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tucker, Dennis / Ballard, Wayne / Ballard, Jr. H. Wayne, PUBLISHER: Mercer University Press, Introduction to Wisdom Literature and the Psalms offers a unique approach to studying this material in the classroom. This book is a collection of essays that explore themes and background issues intended for the student of the Old Testament. Divided into two sections on the Psalms and Wisdom Literature, each section offers an in-depth essay on history of interpretation, forms of poetry, the text's relationship to the ancient Near East, the canonical shape of the material, the theology of the texts, and contemporary issues currently under scholarly investigation.

Lakota Myth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walker, James R. / Jahner, Elaine A. / Jahner, Elaine, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, The papers of James R. Walker, physician to the Pine Ridge Sioux from to , are noted for the information they have yielded about Lakota life and culture. This third volume of previously unpublished material from the Walker collection presents his work with Lakota myth and legend. Three categories of literature are represented: tales that are classic examples of Lakota oral literature, narratives that were known only to a few Oglala holy men, and Walker's literary cycle representing his attempts to systematize all he had learned about Lakota myth. In her extensive introduction, Elaine A. Jahner addresses the textual problems and critical questions posed by the material and assesses its place in Indian and in world literature. Of prime importance to students of comparative literature, religion, and mythology, "Lakota Myth" takes its place alongside "Lakota Belief and Ritual" () and "Lakota Society" (), both available as Bison Books, as an indispensable source for Lakota traditions.

Gifts at Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nason, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Cherrytree Books, Relying on simple, clear text and strong visual images, each book in the Start-Up Religion series provides young readers with an introduction to the various aspects of religion and the role it plays in people's daily lives.

Religion in America to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: LeBeau, Bryan F., PUBLISHER: New York University Press, Religion in America to provides the only available survey of religion in the United States from colonization to the Civil War. Its guiding theme is American pluralism. In America, the number and diversity of religious bodies increased to levels unprecedented in the older nations of the world, as did the percentage of Americans who chose to belong to them. Meanwhile, churches with roots in Europe were forced to adapt to their new environment, becoming markedly different from their ancestral faiths. Religion in America to provides a concise introduction to the central themes of American religious history before the Civil War, covering the history of Native American religions, Colonial American religions, Protestantism, Anglicanism, and African American religions. The book is structured chronologically, allowing connections to be made between religious and secular history.

Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hawthorne, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Publishing Company, This series provides a stimulating introduction to the great classic stories of literature and the best in children's fiction. The books are easy and enjoyable to read, and feature full-page, full-color pictures and photographs. Each title includes interesting information about the authors, and comprehension questions to spark discussion.

Latin America: Cultures in Conflict

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williamson, Robert, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, This is a broad introduction to Latin America, ranging from religion and history to literature and education, with a focus on cultures and cultural change. With lively prose and a variety of informative inserts, Williamson draws the reader into the diverse realities of a continent in flux. The text is held together by a strong theoretical framework, and does not shy away from the complexity of the continent, or the degree of contingency, conflict, and turmoil at play in the region.

Alternative Lives of Jesus: Noncanonical Accounts Through

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Worth, Roland H., Jr., PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, There is a body of religious literature, most of which was written centuries after the New Testament, that attempts to provide supplemental or alternative accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. The most exhaustive surviving alternative versions to the New Testament come from orthodox circles and are often creative imaginings that try to fill holes in the canonical gospel accounts of Jesus life. This work investigates the origins and nature of noncanonical retellings in detailboth orthodox and heretical as well as Roman and traditionalist Jewish ones. Extensive summaries of the text as well as substantial verbatim extracts of key incidents and assertions are provided to give the reader a feelfor the character and intents of the various sources. A concise introduction to a much neglected area of Biblerelated study that should be of potential use to students of Biblical literature, comparative religion, and early medieval thought.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern American Culture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bigsby, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Cambridge Companion to Modern American Culture offers a comprehensive, authoritative and accessible overview of the cultural themes and intellectual issues that drive the dominant culture of the twentieth century. This companion explores the social, political and economic forces that have made America what it is today. It shows how these contexts impact upon twentieth-century American literature, cinema and art. An international team of contributors examines the special contribution of African Americans and of immigrant communities to the variety and vibrancy of modern America. The essays range from art to politics, popular culture to sport, immigration and race to religion and war. Varied, extensive and challenging, this Companion is essential reading for students and teachers of American studies around the world. It is the most accessible and useful introduction available to an exciting range of topics in modern American culture.

Introduction to calculus and Analysis I e II

Vendo Introduction to calculus and Analysis I Introduction to calculus and Analysis II Courant, John - Springer Le condizioni generali sono buone, presente qualche annotazione e alcune pagine del volume II/2 si sono staccate (ma ci sono tutte) Consegna a mano a Roma

Anthropology of Religion: The Unity and Diversity of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crapo, Richley H., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, This text offers an alternative to the case-driven approach that the sole use of a reader tends to foster. It provides students with ways of conceptualizing what religion is, what its social and psychological functions are, the nature of religious symbolism and religious behavior, and the organizational structure of religions. This text covers all the standard topics (e.g., ideology and symbolism, ritual and ceremony, organizational forms, and social and psychological functions of religion) as well as ones of more recent interest such as religion and gender, the psychology of religion, and pilgrimage. Acquista Ora

Text as Culture: Teaching Through Literature

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schofer, Peter, PUBLISHER: Heinle & Heinle Publishers, TEXT AS CULTURE: TEACHING THROUGH LITERATURE trains current and prospective language teachers how to teach with literature. The book demonstrates precise methods to teach students to write before they speak, to read as they learn to absorb vocabulary, and to use their imaginations as they learn grammar rules.

Elementary Probability

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stirzaker, David, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The aim of this book is to provide a straightforward introduction to the theory of probability. The topics covered illustrate the wide range and power of the subject, and include conditional probability, independence, discrete and continuous random variables, basic combinatorics, generating functions and limit theorems, and an introduction to Markov chains. The text is accessible to undergraduate students and provides numerous worked examples and exercises to help build the important skills necessary for problem solving.

The Columbia History of Chinese Literature

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mair, Victor H., PUBLISHER: Columbia University Press, Comprehensive yet portable, this account of the development of Chinese literature from the very beginning up to the present brings the riches of this august literary tradition into focus for the general reader. Organized chronologically with thematic chapters interspersed, the fifty-five original chapters by leading specialists cover all genres and periods of poetry, prose, fiction, and drama. A special feature of "The Columbia History of Chinese Literature" is the focus on such subjects as popular culture, the impact of religion upon literature, the role of women, and relationships with non-Sinitic languages and peoples.

The Brontes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, Felicia, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Longman, Excellent introduction to the background of the four Brontes Outlines their lives and cultural background. Explores important places and people in lives of the four Brontes and the effect on their writings. Examines four of the Brontes' major works: "Jane Eyre, Vilette, the Tennant of Wildfell Hall" and "Wuthering Heights" The Brontes are a literary phenomenon. The novels, poetry and prose of Emily, Charlotte, Anne and Branwell have made a lasting contribution to English literature. Their brief lives, marred by illness, violence, and early death, have added to their fascination. Felicia Gordon's account provides an excellent introduction to the life and works of the Brontes by examining in detail their bleak and isolated childhood and its effect on their writing, setting the Brontes' work clearly in the context of their times. This sympathetic account of the harsh lives the Brontes provides a fascinating and enlightening introduction to those wanting to read their works. Felicia Gordon is at the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and technology.

The Big Book of Dummies, Rebels and Other Geniuses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pouy, Jean-Bernard / Bloch, Serge / Blanchard, Anne, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, An entertaining and humorous introduction to 26 famous individuals from history, the arts, literature and the sciences, who were considered rebels or dunces during their childhood and teen years.

The Guinness Drinking Companion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunkling, Leslie / Jackson, Michael, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, Take delicious sips from the literature of brews and spirits. Leslie Dunkling, under the imprimatur of the world's most famous brewer, gives a comprehensive introduction to the history and range of alcoholic beverages. Dunkling amasses poems, bits of biography, and dips from novels that show numerous coincidences between alcohol and litcrature. Chapters include "Liquid Magnanimity -- The Wines of the World, " "Lifting the Spirits -- The Spirits and Liqueurs of the World, " and "Something Brewing -- Beers, Ales, and Stouts. Peppered with quotations from literary figures, including Charles Dickens, John Steinbeck, Thomas Hardy, and William Shakespeare, "The Guinness Drinking Companion" is sure to please lovers of fine literature and poetry as well as imbibers. It is a fascinating and often amusing look at the literature and history of alcoholic beverages.

Kafka and Kabbalah

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grozinger, Karl Erich, PUBLISHER: Continuum, "This fascinating study is essential for literature and religion collections". -- Library Journal

Literature: Reading to Write

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howells, Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, "Literature: " "Reading to Write "masterfully weaves critical thinking skills, writing, and reading instruction using writing prompts, literary selections, and intriguing discussion points. Students transition from active readers to critical writers through a series of reading prompts and unique writing exercises. This process helps students find meaning in a broader context by forging connections between literature and their personal experiences. Additionally, the book features an eclectic array of classic and contemporary voices in literature as well as sections devoted to newer genres such as graphic novels. This interactive approach leaves students with the knowledge and confidence to write research papers and essays that are thought-provoking, engaging, and authentic to their true writing voice.

An introduction to algorithmc trading

An introduction to algorithmc trading BASIC to advanced strategies Edward leshik and Jane Cralle Con cd originale. Come nuovo

The Gods of Roman Britain

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Miranda J. / Aldhouse-Green, Miranda, PUBLISHER: Shire Publications, This book looks at the religious beliefs of the people of the Roman province of Britain and at the gods they worshipped. Little literary evidence survives and it is therefore necessary to rely almost wholly on epigraphic and iconographical representations. The book first examines the pre-Roman Celtic background to Romano-British religion from about 500 BC. The chapters following analyse the nature of the evidence; the introduction of Roman religion to the province; oriental cults including Christianity; the integration of Roman with pre-existing British and other Celtic cults, and the resulting composite religion which thus emerged. The final chapter examines stylised Celtic representations of anonymous divinities. Miranda Green is currently Professor of Archaeology at University of Wales College, Newport, where she is also Director of the SCARAB Research Centre.

Evolution, Creationism, and Other Modern Myths: A Critical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deloria, Vine, PUBLISHER: Fulcrum Group, Deloria takes Western science and religion to task in this witty and erudite assault on the current state of evolutionary theory, science, and religion. Incorporating non-Western and Native American ideas, as well as the concept of "Intelligent Design," Deloria provides us with a framework to better understand our beginnings.

Conversations with Isaiah Berlin

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jahanbegloo, Ramin, PUBLISHER: Halban Publishers, Revealing and enlightening, "Conversations with Isaiah Berlin" gives a close view of one of the foremost thinkers of our time. Philosopher and leading proponent of liberal thinking, Isaiah Berlin has changed our sense of history and the world. His impact on the intellectual and political views of the second half of the twentieth century alone makes it critical to understand his works and analyze his thoughts, and these conversations are a perfect introduction to both. This revised edition follows Isaiah Berlin from Petrograd to Oxford, Washington to Moscow, and London to Jerusalem. The topics range broadly from philosophy to music, history to literature, Judaism to Israel, Marx and Machiavelli to his extraordinary encounters with Anna Akhmatova and Boris Pasternak in post-war Russia.

Restoration Literature: An Anthology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hammond, Paul, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This anthology brings together a stimulating and entertaining collection of works from the confident and creative period of . The literature of this time is by turns refined, poignant, and brash. Alongside major works such as Dryden's Absalom and Achitophel and Mac Flecknoe, printed in their entirety, is a substantial group of lyrics by Rochester, while Milton's Paradise Lost provides a running commentary on the Restoration scene. Scurrilous satires and pamphlets, diaries, theatrical prologues, translations and striking work by women poets and autobiographers illustrate the period in politics, religion, philosophy and in attitudes to town and country, love and friendship.

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Silva, Padmasiri / Hick, John, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology is a lucid, intelligible and authentic introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology. It provides comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and issues in the psychology of Buddhism and thus it deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, consciousness and behavior, motivation, emotions, perception, and the therapeutic structure of Buddhist psychology. For the fourth edition, a new chapter on "emotional intelligence" and its relationship with Buddhism has been added. Acquista Ora

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