[PDF] The Codical Warrior eBook

Author : Matthew G. Looper
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 29,15 MB
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0292778171

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The ancient Maya city of Quirigua occupied a crossroads between Copan in the southeastern Maya highlands and the major centers of the Peten heartland. Though always a relatively small city, Quirigua stands out because of its public monuments, which were some of the greatest achievements of Classic Maya civilization. Impressive not only for their colossal size, high sculptural quality, and eloquent hieroglyphic texts, the sculptures of Quirigua are also one of the few complete, in situ series of Maya monuments anywhere, which makes them a crucial source of information about ancient Maya spirituality and political practice within a specific historical context. Using epigraphic, iconographic, and stylistic analyses, this study explores the integrated political-religious meanings of Quirigua's monumental sculptures during the eighth-century A.D. reign of the city's most famous ruler, K'ak' Tiliw. In particular, Matthew Looper focuses on the role of stelae and other sculpture in representing the persona of the ruler not only as a political authority but also as a manifestation of various supernatural entities with whom he was associated through ritual performance. By tracing this sculptural program from its Early Classic beginnings through the reigns of K'ak' Tiliw and his successors, and also by linking it to practices at Copan, Looper offers important new insights into the politico-religious history of Quirigua and its ties to other Classic Maya centers, the role of kingship in Maya society, and the development of Maya art.

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Page : 596 pages
File Size : 25,80 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Dissertations, Academic
ISBN :

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Abstracts of dissertations available on microfilm or as xerographic reproductions.

Author : Kathy Robinson
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,90 MB
Release : 2020-07-30
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ISBN : 9781631293894

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When we think of the word "warrior," different pictures may come to mind--a knight dressed in full armor, an elite special ops commander, a tribal chieftain. But did you know that you are also a warrior, and that every day, you are in battle with an adversary who is out to destroy you? Author Kathy Robinson is here to open your eyes to the fierce warfare currently raging and the place you hold in it. The Authentic Warrior Code: Defeating Powers in the Visible and the Invisible Realm is a powerful blueprint to what it means to be a warrior for God. Throughout the book, Kathy discusses the ten codes of a warrior, illustrating each one with well-known biblical figures and insightful commentary. Kathy discusses what it means to be authentic in a world that is often otherwise and how we can emulate Jesus, the ultimate Warrior who personifies the code. Born out of the experience of going through a divorce, raising four children as a single mother, and losing her church home as a result, Kathy shares what the Lord revealed to her as she drew close to Him in this difficult time, praying three times a day for specific purposes. Come along on the journey and learn how you can become the authentic warrior that God created you to be!

Author : Duncan Ray Brannan
Publisher :
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 13,99 MB
Release : 2022-02-22
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ISBN : 9781737885825

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An epic war is raging. Casualties are mounting. Society stands at a tipping point. All we hold dear is at stake. For the Christian, the spiritual battlefield has never been more dangerous. Are you equipped to face the giants challenging your faith, threatening your family, and invading the culture? Are you overcoming or overwhelmed? Duncan Ray Brannan takes the lenses of thirty years in ministry, a commanding knowledge of Scripture, original language and culture, and a passion for martial history and focuses them like a laser. With the wisdom of a military strategist, he lays the lore and lessons of six ancient warrior cultures (Samurai, Spartan, Viking, Knight, Gladiator, and Legionary) beside the Bible's timeless wisdom to outfit Christians for today's tough spiritual battles. The Soldier Code calls every follower of Jesus Christ to the frontlines, then offers revolutionary training that will help you... EXPLORE profound warrior models to understand and navigate your personal battles ENGAGE cutting-edge weapons and strategies to defeat enemies within and without EMBRACE a code of virtue to armor your life and ignite the soldier spirit inside you Whether you're a young believer or seasoned veteran, need sharpening for new battles or healing from old wounds, Brannan's ground-breaking and exciting exploration of spiritual warfare will arm you to the teeth to take your stand and emerge victorious.

Author : Erin Hunter
Publisher :
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 21,70 MB
Release : 2019-08-13
Category :
ISBN : 9780464189374

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The secrets behind the warrior code will finally be revealed. An ominous sign from StarClan that signaled the need to patrol borders The unexpected help from a warrior ancestor that cemented the importance of elders A secret coup that led to a deputy's new role A medicine cat's pleas that stopped a spree of interClan bloodshed and many more never-before-told stories!

Author : David L. Russell
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,98 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN :

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This succinct yet comprehensive introduction to children's literature focuses on genres and concepts rather than on particular authors. The completely updated edition of this groundbreaking text provides students with a clear literary perspective for understanding the foundations and contexts of literature, including the various genres of children's literature from picture to informational books. This "Fifth Edition" continues to be approachable and inviting with its clear and logical organization and its simple and direct prose. New To The Fifth Edition! New reorganization of chapters provides a better segue between Part I and II. Completely re-written chapter (previously titled "child development") now includes broader issues of children's studies and how they impact the literature. Significantly expanded history of children's literature including more titles and authors, provides a thorough and comprehensive background. What Reviewers Are Saying: ""I'm quite impressed with the way" the author "has succinctly discussed difficult ideas."" Professor Mike Cadden, Missouri Western State College "?"Students unfailingly react positively to" Literature for Children: A Short Introduction," It has a consistency in presentation and writing style that makes it a very considerate text."" Professor Patricia Leek, University of Texas, Dallas About the Author: David L. Russell is a professor of languages and literature at Ferris State University in Michigan where he teaches children's literature. His publications include critical biographies of Scott O'Dell and Patricia MacLachlan as well as numerous scholarly articles. Aformer member of the Executive Board of the Children's Literature Association, he is currently book review editor for "The Lion and the Unicorn."

Author : Kerry M. Hull
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 26,18 MB
Release : 2012-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1457117533

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Despite recent developments in epigraphy, ethnopoetics, and the literary investigation of colonial and modern materials, few studies have compared glyphic texts and historic Maya literatures. Parallel Worlds examines Maya writing and literary traditions from the Classic period until today, revealing remarkable continuities across time. In this volume, contributions from leading scholars in Maya literary studies examine Maya discourse from Classic period hieroglyphic inscriptions to contemporary spoken narratives, focusing on parallelism to unite the literature historically. Contributors take an ethnopoetic approach, examining literary and verbal arts from a historical perspective, acknowledging that poetic form is as important as narrative content in deciphering what these writings reveal about ancient and contemporary worldviews. Encompassing a variety of literary motifs, including humor, folklore, incantation, mythology, and more specific forms of parallelism such as couplets, chiasms, kennings, and hyperbatons, Parallel Worlds is a rich journey through Maya culture and pre-Columbian literature that will be of interest to students and scholars of anthropology, ethnography, Latin American history, epigraphy, comparative literature, language studies, indigenous studies, and mythology.