[PDF] Holidays And Holy Days eBook

Author : Christopher Hill
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 19,24 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780835608107

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This joyous, sparkling book opens the treasure chest of liturgical year to bring the creative power of the Divine into our ordinary lives here and now.

Author : Alexis McCrossen
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 10,56 MB
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1501728687

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The mass protests that greeted attempts to open the 1893 Chicago World's Fair on a Sunday seem almost comical today in an era of seven-day convenience and twenty-four-hour shopping. But the issue of the meaning of Sunday is one that has historically given rise to a wide range of strong emotions and pitted a surprising variety of social, religious, and class interests against one another. Whether observed as a day for rest, or time-and-a-half, Sunday has always been a day apart in the American week.Supplementing wide-ranging historical research with the reflections and experiences of ordinary individuals, Alexis McCrossen traces conflicts over the meaning of Sunday that have shaped the day in the United States since 1800. She investigates cultural phenomena such as blue laws and the Sunday newspaper, alongside representations of Sunday in the popular arts. Holy Day, Holiday attends to the history of religion, as well as the histories of labor, leisure, and domesticity.

Author : Reuven Hammer
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 32,57 MB
Release : 2005-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780827608214

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The High Holy Days -- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur -- are for many Jews the highlight of the Jewish year. The liturgy for the Days of Awe are the longest and most complex of the year, leaving a large number of attendees without a complete understanding of the occasion's significance. Entering The High Holy Days provides historical background and interpretation of the ideas, practices, and liturgy and lends them contemporary relevance to today's Jews. Reuven Hammer received his ordination and doctorate in theology from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He is the former president of the Rabbinical Assembly and head of the Rabbinical Court of the Masorti Movement.

Author : Fred R. Coulter
Publisher :
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 21,79 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Fasts and feasts
ISBN : 9780967547978

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Confused and disillusioned, many today are wondering, "Is there a God? Where is He? What, if anything, is God doing?" Mankind sees scant evidence in religion of God's direct involvement in the course of humanity. Shackled by tradition and religious myths, even professing "Christianity" gropes in a vacuum of ignorance regarding God's true plan for mankind. Why? Because man has (for the most part, unknowingly) rejected the key to that plan-the knowledge of the seventh-day Sabbath and holy days of God. Instead, traditional holidays-including Sunday-have been adopted and accepted as "Christian." Declaring the "end from the beginning," the true God of the Bible is actively involved in the affairs of man, ordering events according to His master plan as outlined by His Sabbath and feast days. Obviously, Satan the devil hates God's plan-for it also pictures his ultimate removal as the "god of this present age." In what is perhaps one of the greatest conspiracies in the history of mankind, Satan has devised a cleverly disguised counterfeit "Christianity" to blind men from the knowledge of God's true plan. Analogous to King Jeroboam of ancient Israel-who substituted false "feast days" in place of God's true holy days-Satan has deceptively ensnared an unsuspecting world into believing that pagan occult holidays are acceptable forms of worship toward God. In Occult Holidays or God's Holy Days-Which?, Fred R. Coulter brings to light this satanic conspiracy, uncovering in detail the occult roots of today's so-called "Christian" holidays-Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.-proving that such holidays are, in reality, a form of Satan worship. Mr. Coulter demonstrates how God's seven annual holy days form a type of framework upon which are hung the various aspects of God's plan as they are fulfilled over time. This publication fully illustrates how God's seventh-day Sabbath and holy days picture His plan of salvation for all of mankind, concentrating on the establishment of the Kingdom of God and the eternal rule of Jesus Christ.

Author : Sue Ellen Thompson
Publisher :
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 11,49 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Fasts and feasts
ISBN :

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A guide to hundreds of symbols associated with 224 popular holidays from around the world, covering foods, places, people, legends, and other aspects.

Author : Marsha Apsley
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 22,91 MB
Release : 2018-10-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781726075893

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It's the most wonderful time of year, or so we say. The month of December is full of faith, family, and fun. It's a time to celebrate friends and family and the birth of our Savior. But it can also be overwhelming and the first thing that we tend to let go is ourselves. We tend to skip workouts, grab quick meals, rush through our quiet times and hope that we can get everything back in order come January. But what if this year was different? What if we slowed down a bit, chose to enjoy the season, and make our faith and our fitness a priority?What if we actually maintained a healthy lifestyle through the month so that we could begin January without feeling guilt and shame from December?With this guide, you can continue on, or even establish, your healthy living journey in December. This book is a combination of healthy living tips as well as devotions to guide you through this most wonderful time of year. It also helps you approach the new year with focus and clarity. No more need for restarts and resolutions when you apply the content of this book to your daily life. May you enjoy a happy healthy holiday.*Although this book takes you through the month of December, the tips shared within can be applied any time. Don't wait until December to grab it and start living a happy healthy life!

Author : William S. Walsh
Publisher :
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 28,33 MB
Release : 1909
Category : Christmas stories
ISBN :

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Traces the history of Santa Klaus, alias St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children. Also relates the origins, legends, and customs of Christmas.

Author : Timothy Medsker
Publisher :
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 26,54 MB
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Fasts and feasts
ISBN : 9780990695837

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What are the origins of some of our holidays? Why are eggs decorated on Easter? Why are there wreaths on doors during Christmas? What is the real reason for decorated trees in living rooms around the world? Through a Christian prospective this book will examine popular holidays that have a significant religious meaning. Digging through layers of history, this book will uncover the pagan origins that make up many of our holiday traditions.

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 13,23 MB
Release : 2011-04-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1118069013

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Get to know the beliefs and practices inspired by Jesus Christ Discover what it means to be a Christian and follow the gospel Curious about Christianity? This friendly guide helps you understand the basic teachings of the Christian faith, exploring the common ground that all Christians share, the differences among the major branches, the key events in Christian history, the key theological issues, and the many ways Christians live out their faith in today's world. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Express the core essentials of Christianity Appreciate the life and teachings of Jesus Understand why the Bible is central to the faith Respect the unique roles of the Trinity Explore controversial issues among the branches