[PDF] The Interpreters House eBook

Author : David Lyle Jeffrey
Publisher : Baylor University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 15,24 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0918954894

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In Houses of the Interpreter, David Lyle Jeffrey explores the terrain of the cultural history of biblical interpretation. But Jeffrey does not merely rest content to chart biblical scholarship and how it has both influenced and been influenced by culture. Instead, he chooses to focus upon the "art" of Biblical interpretation --how sculptors, musicians, poets, novelists, and painters have "read" the Bible. By so doing, Jeffrey clearly demonstrates that such cultural interpretation has deepened the church's understanding of the Bible as Scripture and that, remarkably, this cultural reading has contributed to theology and the practice of faith. Jeffrey's chapters effectively root the theological issues central to any hermeneutical enterprise (e.g., Scriptural authority, narrative, the Old Testament as Christian Scripture, the role of the reader, gender, and postmodernism) in specific authors and artists (e.g., Chaucer, Bosch, Sir Orfeo, C. S. Lewis) --and he does this in constant conversation with literature, both eastern and western.

Author : Ngugi Wa Thiong'o
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,42 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0307907694

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The second volume of memoirs from the renowned Kenyan novelist, poet and playwright covers his high school years at the end of British colonial rule in Africa, during the Mau Mau Uprising. 15,000 first printing.

Author : Jhumpa Lahiri
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 13,92 MB
Release : 1999
Category : East Indian Americans
ISBN : 039592720X

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In nine stories imbued with the sensual details of Indian culture, Lahiri charts the emotional journeys of characters seeking love beyond the barriers of nations and generations.

Author : Harry Obst
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 11,79 MB
Release : 2010-04-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1452006164

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What is going on behind closed doors when the President of the United States meets privately with another world leader whose language he does not speak. The only other American in the room is his interpreter who may also have to write the historical record of that meeting for posterity. In his introduction, the author leads us into this mysterious world through the meetings between President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev and their highly skilled interpreters. The author intimately knows this world, having interpreted for seven presidents from Lyndon Johnson through Bill Clinton. Five chapters are dedicated to the presidents he worked for most often: Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan. We get to know these presidents as seen with the eyes of the interpreter in a lively and entertaining book, full of inside stories and anecdotes. The second purpose of the book is to introduce the reader to the profession of interpretation, a profession most Americans know precious little about. This is done with a minimum of theory and a wealth of practical examples, many of which are highly entertaining episodes, keeping the reader wanting to read on with a minimum of interruptions.

Author : Alan Vermilye
Publisher : Brown Chair Books
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 39,80 MB
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1948481154

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The most trusted study guide to learning The Pilgrim’s Progress! Understanding the The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan can be difficult and confusing at times. Not so with The Pilgrim’s Progress Study Guide! This comprehensive Bible study workbook will guide you through Bunyan’s masterful use of metaphors helping you better understand key concepts, supporting Bible passages, and the relevance to our world today. The story chronicles the epic adventure of a man named Christian who leaves his home in the City of Destruction and begins a life-long quest to the Celestial City. Set against the backdrop of a hazardous journey, this powerful drama unfolds as Christian’s adventures lead him into fascinating lands and encounters with interesting people who either help or hinder his progress along a narrow way. With a gallery of memorable characters and visits to colorful places, Bunyan’s allegorical narrative describes one man's extraordinary adventure on his journey to faith. Designed to be used alongside The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, each chapter, sub section, and study question examines Bunyan’s allegorical narrative to tell his powerful presentation of what it means to follow the narrow way of Christian salvation. This complete Bible study experience is perfect for book clubs, church groups, and independent study. Detailed character sketches and an easy-to-read book summary provide deep insights into each character and place in the book. To help with those more difficult discussion questions, a complete Answer Guide and Scripture Reference Guide are available for free online. The Pilgrim’s Progress Study Guide includes: - Twelve sessions of study - Comprehensive Bible study workbook with studies for each week - Complete character sketches and summaries to go deeper - Bible study questions that are ideal for group discussion - Answer Guide for all questions and Scripture Reference Guide available for free online - Perfect for book clubs, small groups, or individual Bible study - Available in print or e-book formats Explore the allegories, meanings, and symbols behind this timeless classic that has challenged and encouraged believers for centuries. There's no better tool for making that happen than with The Pilgrim’s Progress Study Guide! Frequently Asked Questions: What book version should I use with the study? Although, there are many versions of this Bunyan classic, The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress is the only book that is made specifically for this study. Each chapter, sub section, and study question are designed to be used in conjunction with each other. Other books will feel drastically different and not match up with the study questions and format of this study. How long is the study? The study is 12 weeks but can easily be reformatted based on your schedule. Does each person in the study need their own book? Yes. It’s most helpful for learning purposes if each person has their own study guide. However, couples might find it convenient to share the actual book. Is there much homework? The only homework is to read one chapter each week and answer corresponding discussion questions prior to class. Can anyone lead the study? Absolutely! The study is created in a discussion format allowing leaders to simply guide participants through each study question at weekly meetings. Can I get access to the answers for each discussion question? Yes. The answers for each discussion question are available for free online!

Author : Wole Soyinka
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 24,12 MB
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0593467213

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From the first Black winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature—his debut novel about a group of young Nigerian intellectuals trying to come to grips with themselves and their changing country. First published in 1965. Friends since high school, the five young men at the heart of The Interpreters have returned to Lagos after studying abroad to embark on careers as a physician, a journalist, an engineer, a teacher, and an artist. As they navigate wild parties, affairs of the heart, philosophical debates, and professional dilemmas, they struggle to reconcile the cultural traditions and Western influences that have shaped them—and that still divide their country. Soyinka deftly weaves memories of the past through scenes of the present as the five friends move toward an uncertain future. The result is a vividly realized fictional world rendered in prose that pivots easily from satire to tragedy and manages to be both wildly funny and soaringly poetic.