[PDF] One Hundred Wisdom Stories From Around The World eBook

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Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 20,25 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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This vivid and varied collection of stories with a spiritual message isathered together by Margaret Silf from a wide range of time periods andultures around the world. Stories can be a powerful means of communication;ach of these stories has at its heart a spiritual message that reflectshristian values, which means that they can be read at different levels. Theyre ideal for personal use and enjoyment, and will also be a valuableesource for church leaders and school teachers. The book is divided into 8hematic sections: The Created Universe; Human Relationships; Rites ofassage; A World in Pieces; Suffering, Healing, Growth; The Journey to therue Self; The Road to Transformation; and The Dream Fulfilled.

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Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,35 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780745955414

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A fascinating and wide-ranging anthology of wisdom stories from many different cultures

Author : Heather Forest
Publisher : august house
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 23,25 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780874834796

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A collection of traditional stories from around the world, reflecting the cumulative wisdom of Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, African, and Native American cultures.

Author : Dan Keding
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,45 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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Traditional folktales from around the world celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders, presenting them as crones, wise men, sages, magic helpers, and fools. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies. It is also a fine resource for storytellers performing in senior centers, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Think folk and fairy tales are all about mischievous animals, beautiful princesses, and handsome princes? Think again. One of the most prominent themes in folklore is that of the strength and role of the elders, a theme that deserves revisiting today. This collection gathers traditional folktales from around the world to celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies.

Author : Elisa Davy Pearmain
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 26,35 MB
Release : 2007-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1556357400

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Winner of the Storytelling World Honor Award, 1999 Stories hold the promise of illuminating generation after generation of listeners with truths at each new telling. In this delightful collection of wisdom tales, parables, and anecdotes from around the world, Elisa Pearmain offers an uplifting story for each week of the year to invite persons of all ages to discover the universal power of Once upon a time . . . Presenting timeless tales from a panoply of cultures, along with questions for reflection, she gives creative suggestions to strengthen our connection to our spiritual selves and to the wondrously diverse world around us.

Author : Mark W. McGinnis
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 17,46 MB
Release : 2004-11-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0834826011

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Around the beginning of the common era, Indian Buddhists began to collect fables, or jataka tales, illuminating various human virtues and foibles—from kindness, cooperation, loyalty and self-discipline on the one hand to greed, pride, foolishness, and treachery on the other. Instead of populating these stories with people, they cast the animals of their immediate environment in the leading roles—which may have given the tales a universal appeal that helped them travel around the world, surfacing in the Middle East as Aesop's fables and in various other guises throughout East and Southeast Asia, Africa, Russia, and Europe. Author and painter Mark McGinnis has collected over forty of these hallowed popular tales and retold them in vividly poetic yet accessible language, their original Buddhist messages firmly intact. Each story is accompanied with a beautifully rendered full-color painting, making this an equally attractive book for children and adults, whether Buddhist or not, who love fine stories about their fellow wise (and foolish) creatures.

Author : Kathleen Ragan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 14,72 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780393045987

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Collects 100 tales from around the world, including Africa, Western Europe, Native American cultures, Asia, and the Middle East, that feature a heroine.

Author : David Crystal
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 47,65 MB
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0007588275

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David Crystal, one of the world’s leading commentators on language, tackles the proverbs of the world. In this anthology of global proverbs Crystal brings his customary keen eye and linguistic expertise to this wonderfully rich topic.

Author : Marilyn McFarlane
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 26,76 MB
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1442441259

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This comprehensive collection of timeless and powerful stories puts the wisdom of world religions in the hands of young readers. When attempting to find a simple, engaging, and unbiased approach to world religions for her own family, Marilyn McFarlane discovered such a book did not exist. Understanding how important it is for children to build both respect for and knowledge of a variety of religions, regardless of their own faith, McFarlane created Sacred Stories: Wisdom from World Religions. Each captivating story and accompanying sidebar facts and spot illustrations brings to life the key tenets of a particular belief system, while the comprehensive glossary and resource list enable readers to expand their explorations. Including easy-to-understand descriptions and essential stories from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American, and Sacred Earth, Sacred Stories is perfect for parents and teachers who want to expand young readers’ understanding of world traditions. The simple, informative, unbiased language of Sacred Stories, combined with its comprehensive resource list and glossary, makes it an ideal learning tool for teachers, librarians, and other educators.