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Author : Douglas J. Green
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 25,82 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783161501685

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Traditionally, scholars study ancient Near Eastern royal inscriptions to reconstruct the events they narrate. In recent decades, however, a new approach has analyzed these inscriptions as products of royal ideology and has delineated the way that ideology has shaped their narration of historical events. This ideologically-sensitive approach has focused on kings' accounts of their military campaigns. This study applies this approach to the narration of royal domestic achievements, first in the Neo-Assyrian inscriptional tradition, but especially in nine West Semitic inscriptions from the 10th to 7th centuries B.C.E. and describes how these accounts also function as the products of royal ideology.

Author : Collin Cornell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 32,94 MB
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1108915558

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The aggression of the biblical God named Yhwh is notorious. Students of theology, the Bible, and the Ancient Near East know that the Hebrew Bible describes Yhwh acting destructively against his client country, Israel, and against its kings. But is Yhwh uniquely vengeful, or was he just one among other, similarly ferocious patron gods? To answer this question, Collin Cornell compares royal biblical psalms with memorial inscriptions. He finds that the Bible shares deep theological and literary commonalities with comparable texts from Israel's ancient neighbours. The centrepiece of both traditions is the intense mutual loyalty of gods and kings. In the event that the king's monument and legacy comes to harm, gods avenge their individual royal protégé. In the face of political inexpedience, kings honour their individual divine benefactor.

Author : Alex Beam
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,57 MB
Release : 2010-09
Category : History
ISBN : 1458758575

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Today the classics of the western canon, written by the proverbial ''dead white men,'' are cannon fodder in the culture wars. But in the 1950s and 1960s, they were a pop culture phenomenon. The Great Books of Western Civilization, fifty-four volumes chosen by intellectuals at the University of Chicago, began as an educational movement, and evolved into a successful marketing idea. Why did a million American households buy books by Hippocrates and Nicomachus from door-to-door salesmen? And how and why did the great books fall out of fashion? In A Great Idea at the Time Alex Beam explores the Great Books mania, in an entertaining and strangely poignant portrait of American popular culture on the threshold of the television age. Populated with memorable characters, A Great Idea at the Time will leave readers asking themselves: Have I read Lucretius's De Rerum Natura lately? If not, why not?

Author : Brian R. Doak
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 16,8 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451469934

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"Brian R. Doak observes that the book of Job uses metaphors drawn from the natural world, especially of plants and animals, as raw material for thinking about human suffering. Doak argues that Job should be viewed as an anthropological "ground zero" for the traumatic definition of the post-exilic human self in ancient Israel. Consider Leviathan explores the test at the intersection of anthropology, theology, and ecology, opening up new possiblitiis for charting the view of nature in the Hebrew Bible." --From Publisher.

Author : Charles Baudelaire
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 22266 pages
File Size : 34,65 MB
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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This unique collection of the greatest French classics books has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards: A History of French Literature François Rabelais: Gargantua and Pantagruel Molière: Tartuffe or the Hypocrite The Misanthrope The Miser The Imaginary Invalid The Impostures of Scapin… Jean Racine: Phaedra Pierre Corneille: The Cid Voltaire: Candide Zadig Micromegas The Huron A Philosophical Dictionary… Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Confessions Emile The Social Contract De Laclos: Dangerous Liaisons Stendhal

Author : George Eliot
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 1695 pages
File Size : 20,22 MB
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :

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Book 1: Immerse yourself in the poignant narrative of “The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot.” Eliot's novel follows the lives of siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver, exploring themes of family, love, and the impact of societal expectations. Through vivid characters and rich storytelling, this work showcases Eliot's keen insight into human relationships and the complexities of personal growth. Book 2: Discover the redemptive power of love in “Silas Marner by George Eliot.” Eliot's novel revolves around the reclusive weaver Silas Marner, whose life takes a transformative turn when he adopts a young orphan. This timeless tale explores themes of community, morality, and the inherent goodness within individuals, offering a heartwarming exploration of human connection. Book 3: Engage with the sweeping panorama of society in “Middlemarch by George Eliot.” Eliot's magnum opus intricately weaves together the lives of various characters in the fictional town of Middlemarch. This novel, hailed as one of the greatest works of English literature, delves into the complexities of ambition, marriage, and social change, offering a profound and nuanced portrayal of human existence.

Author : Bram Stoker
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 3230 pages
File Size : 25,18 MB
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8026862112

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This meticulously edited collection contains complete works by writer Bram Stoker, the pioneer in vampire fiction and the author of the novel Dracula. The edition includes all other supernatural horrors and gothic novels, as well as occult and supernatural short stories. Contents: Novels: Dracula The Snake's Pass The Watter's Mou' The Mystery of the Sea The Jewel of Seven Stars The Man (The Gates of Life) The Lady of the Shroud The Lair of the White Worm (The Garden of Evil) The Primrose Path The Shoulder of Shasta Lady Athlyne Miss Betty Short Stories: Under the Sunset The Rose Prince The Invisible Giant The Shadow Builder How 7 Went Mad Lies and Lilies The Castle of the King The Wondrous Child Snowbound: The Record of a Theatrical Touring Party The Occasion A Lesson in Pets Coggins's Property The Slim Syrens A New Departure in Art Mick the Devil In Fear of Death At Last Chin Music A Deputy Waiter Work'us A Corner in Dwarfs A Criminal Star A Star Trap A Moon-Light Effect Dracula's Guest & Other Weird Stories Dracula's Guest The Judge's House The Squaw The Secret of the Growing Gold A Gipsy Prophecy The Coming of Abel Behenna The Burial of the Rats A Dream of Red Hands Crooken Sands Other Stories The Red Stockade The Dualists The Crystal Cup Buried Treasures The Chain of Destiny Our New House The Man from Shorrox' A Yellow Duster The 'Eroes of the Thames The Way of Peace Greater Love Lord Castleton Explains The Seer Midnight Tales Famous Imposters Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish author, best remembered as the author of the influential horror novel Dracula. Stoker spent several years researching European folklore and mythological stories of vampires. His Dracula became a part of popular culture and it established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy.

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Publisher : TAN Books
Page : 3938 pages
File Size : 50,9 MB
Release : 2011-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1935302744

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Saint Benedict Press is a proud publisher of the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE), the first major update to the New American Bible (NAB) text in twenty years. Reflecting the work of nearly 100 scholars and extensively reviewed and approved by the USCCB, the NABRE takes into account the best current scholarship as well as the new discovery of ancient manuscripts that improve our knowledge and understanding of the Biblical text. With its extensive notes, commentary, and cross-references, the NABRE will promote a deeper love and understanding of Scripture in the home, parish and school. In addition to its wealth of study material, each Saint Benedict Press NABRE features a 3-year liturgical cycle of Sunday readings, a 2-year liturgical cycle of daily Mass readings, a listing of Popes, and a manual of favorite Catholic prayers.

Author : Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1506 pages
File Size : 20,3 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0195298039

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The NABRE Compact Edition is a light and portable version of Oxford's popular Catholic Bible. Compact size and supremely affordable value make this paperback edition perfect for school and church use. The Compact Edition is available in three attractive bindings: black duradera (with a zipper closure), black/blue pacific duvelle, and paperback. Printed on smooth, durable paper in a clear typeface and easy-to-navigate format, the NABRE Compact Edition is easy to use and fits perfectly in a purse or bag. This slim, portable edition is packed with all the same trusted features that have made Oxford New American Bible volumes the best Bible versions available. The New American Bible Revised Edition: The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) brings to culmination the work of nearly 100 scholars, including translators, editors, and a subcommittee of Catholic bishops who provided extensive review of the biblical text over a period of many years. The NABRE is the first major amendment to the New American Bible translation since 1991. It features: *The first update of the Old Testament since 1970, taking into account recent archaeological and textual discoveries. *Complete revision of the Psalter. Features Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum) Placement of the NABRE notes at the end of each book to enhance the readability of the biblical text A select NABRE Concordance Essay on using the Lectionary Table of Weekday and Sunday Lectionary readings Table of weights and measures in the Bible