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This 9th edition of Martin Gilbert’s Atlas of Jewish History
spans over four thousand years of history in 196 maps, starting
with the worldwide migration of the Jews from ancient Mesopotamia
and coming up into the first decades of the twenty-first century.
It presents a vivid picture of a fascinating people and the trials
and tribulations which have haunted the Jewish story, as well as
Jewish achievements. The themes covered include: Prejudice and
Violence – from the destruction of Jewish independence between
722 and 586 BC to the flight from German persecution in the 1930s.
Also covers the incidence of anti-Semitic attacks in the Americas
and Europe. Migrations and Movements – from ancient dispersals
from the promised land, to new maps on the ingathering of exiles
from Arab and Muslim lands from 1948, and from the break-up of the
Soviet Union in 1992. Society, Trade and Culture – from Jewish
trade routes between 800 and 900, the geography of the Jews of
China, of India, to communal life in the ghettoes and the situation
of world Jewry in the opening years of the twenty-first century.
Politics, Government and War – from the Court Jews of the
fifteenth century to the founding and growth of the modern State of
Israel. This new edition now includes an additional 39 of Martin
Gilbert’s maps, across the whole range of Jewish history,
originally published across a range of publications, now gathered
in this one volume for the first time. Over 50 years on from its
first publication, this book is still an indispensable guide to
Jewish history.
Have you ever wanted accessible introductions to key figures and
periods of Christian history? Augustine and His World Augustine is
one of the giants of the Christian church. From his birth in North
Africa and his days as a relatively permissive young man, through
his midlife conversion to Christianity and career as bishop of
Hippo, his story has intrigued and inspired every generation for
over 1,600 years. As a thinker, teacher, writer and debater,
Augustine's greatness lay in his ability to relate the philosophies
of Ancient Greece and Rome to the precepts of the Christian faith.
Augustine also saved the church itself from disintegrating into
rival factions by forging sound doctrine in the fires of
controversy. This immersive account of Augustine's life helps
readers understand the world he came from and the enormous
contribution he made to the church, both of his day and of the
future. Francis of Assisi and His World Francis of Assisi is one of
the world's most popular religious figures, and also one of the
most misrepresented. In this lively and engaging account of
Francis's story - from his hedonistic youth to his emergence as a
Christian leader of great charisma and intensity - Mark Galli
attempts to strip away the modern gloss in order to discover the
real man and the world in which he lived. The saint revealed here
is not the romantic free spirit of popular imagination, but a
contentious figure who combined a deep mysticism with radical
commitment and, above all, sought to glorify God, the creator.
Offering a path for a new way to think about friendships, The
Life Council will inspire and equip you to be a better
friend, make new friends, and appreciate how different types of
friendships can bring a richness to your life like never before.
You'd love to have a "ride or die" posse like you see on social
media, but instead you have a host of really good . . .
acquaintances. After all, trying to find a soul friend in the midst
of dirty dishes, deadlines, and, oh, a crazy busy life can be
overwhelming. But what if developing great friendships was actually
easier than we thought? And what if finding a "soul friend" wasn't
necessarily our highest goal? In The Life Council, Laura
Tremaine--the writer and podcaster behind 10 Things to Tell
You--tells us what we've been hoping was true all along: making,
keeping, and even releasing friends doesn't need to be as hard as
we make it. This fun and practical guide gives you what you need
to: Create your own "life council" with the friends you already
have Understand the ten kinds of friends every woman needs--and how
to find them Learn how to evaluate your friendship circle for
what's working and what might need to change Navigate tough
conversations with friends Get excited again about the possibility
of new friendships The Life Council will give every
woman the help she needs to think about friendships in a new way
and find true connection, freedom, and joy in her relationships.
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Mass Insanity explores the subjects of insane communities, the
clash of identities, and how societies indoctrinate their members
and shape their way of thinking. It uses theories of social,
clinical and forensic psychology to analyse Islam. It explores
Islamic invasions, piracy, slavery, terrorism, female genital
mutilation, rape, suppression of human rights and critical
thinking. It also discusses the decay of Western civilisation and
the arising psychological difficulties. Why do millions of
supposedly sane people endorse the assassination of writers,
cartoonist, and journalists, the suppression of women, the killing
of children, the destruction of art, culture and heritage? Can a
society that includes millions of people lose its mind and how? In
contrast, why would any country allow a group of people to
immigrate, legally and illegally, to its territories to kill its
children, rape its daughters, take its wealth, and destroy its
identity? Why would a community lose the will to defend itself
against an enemy seeking its demise? How could a society stand idly
by and watch its own offspring being slain and raped? Again, are
these healthy societies?
Over the course of its growth in modern China, Christianity has
faced twists and turns in its embedding in Chinese society and
indigenous culture. This three-volume book delineates the genesis
and trajectory of Christianity's indigenization in China over the
course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The first volume
focuses on the presence of Christianity during the late Qing
dynasty and the early twentieth century, discussing the early waves
of Christian influence in China. Volume 2 discusses Christianity's
encounter with the turbulent history in the 1920s and responses of
Chinese church to criticisms and backlash against Christianity. The
final volume analyzes the endeavors of Christianity to adapt to the
changing social environments between the late 1920s and the end of
the 20th century. With a highlight on the relationship between the
development of Christianity and modern Chinese history, the book
will appeal to scholars and students interested in the history of
Christianity in China and also modern Chinese history.
YOU CAN BECOME PART OF GOD’S AMAZING REVOLUTION! When you put
your faith in Jesus, you become a member of the amazing family of
God. You come into a place where you are known, loved,
accepted . . . and never alone. But you also
become part of a revolution that shook the foundations of society
when the early church burst onto the scene—a revolution that
still changes lives and even societies today. In this six-week
Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee will guide
you through this “revolution of faith.” You will trace the
unlikely growth of the movement, as recorded in the book of Acts,
from a marginalized man in Nazareth (Jesus), to twelve marginalized
men from Galilee (the disciples), to the regions of Judea and
Samaria, and ultimately to the ends of the earth—encompassing
some 2.4 billion followers of Jesus today. If you are a follower of
Jesus, you are part of this revolution . . . a
revolution in which you are called to serve alongside your family
in Christ and share God’s love with the world. The 40 Days
Through the Book series helps you actively engage with God’s
Word. Each study encourages you to read through a book of the Bible
at least once during the course of the study. As you do, you will
gain an understanding of the background and culture of the book,
insights into key passages that you might have overlooked before,
and clear takeaways that you can apply today to your life. Sessions
and video run times: Here’s the Church / Acts 1:1–6:7 (17:00)
Sticks and Stones / Acts 6:8–9:31 (17:00) Saints Among Us /Acts
9:32–12:24 (17:00) The Power of Grace /Acts 12:25–16:5 (16:00)
Elephant or Virus? / Acts 16:6–19:20 (16:00) Cry Uncle / Acts
19:21–28:31 (17:00) This study guide has everything you need for
a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide
itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and
a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all video
sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!) Streaming video
access code included. Access code subject to expiration after
12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this
package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this
package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited,
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'An important and timely book.' - Philippa Gregory Joan of Navarre
was the richest woman in the land, at a time when war-torn England
was penniless. Eleanor Cobham was the wife of a weak king's uncle -
and her husband was about to fall from grace. Jacquetta Woodville
was a personal enemy of Warwick the Kingmaker, who was about to
take his revenge. Elizabeth Woodville was the widowed mother of a
child king, fighting Richard III for her children's lives. In Royal
Witches, Gemma Hollman explores the lives of these four unique
women, looking at how rumours of witchcraft brought them to their
knees in a time when superstition and suspicion was rife.
In July 1950, Avi Shlaim, only five, and his family were forced
into exile, fleeing from their beloved Iraq into the new state of
Israel. Now the rump of a once flourishing community of over
150,000, dating back 2,600 years, has dwindled to single figures.
For many, this tells the story of the timeless clash of the Arab
and Jewish civilisations, the heroic mission of Zionism to rescue
Eastern Jews from their backwards nations, and unceasing
persecution as the fate and history of Jewish people. Avi Shlaim
tears up this script. His mother had many Muslim friends in
Baghdad, but no Zionist ones. The Iraqi Jewish community, once
celebrated for its ancient heritage and rich culture, was sprayed
with DDT upon arrival in Israel. As anti-Semitism gathered pace in
Iraq, the Zionist underground may have inflamed it –
deliberately. This memoir celebrates the disappearing heritage of
Arab-Jews – caught in the crossfire of secular ideologies.
An accessible introduction to the New Testament, offering
up-to-date historical-critical scholarship and diverse critical
perspectives The New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction
presents a concise account of the emergence of Jesus traditions in
the broader context of ancient Mediterranean history. Incorporating
established historical approaches and alternative academic
analyses, this innovative textbook helps students understand the
historical and political contexts of the authors and their
audiences, and how different social identities and lived
experiences influenced the formation of the Bible and its later
interpretations. Accomplished scholar Colleen Conway emphasizes the
cultural and literary context of the New Testament while drawing
from historical, postcolonial, gender, feminist, and intersectional
analyses of biblical texts. Throughout the book, students explore
how issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and power
dynamics contributed to the production of the New Testament texts
and continue to inform their interpretation in the 21st century.
Through twelve chronologically organized chapters, this book
examines Paul's mission to the Gentiles, unity and conflict in
Paul's communities, the four Gospel narratives, the Revelation to
John, Hebrews, 1 Peter, the New Testament canon, early Christian
writings, and more. The New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction
Provides an up-to-date introduction to historical and critical
methods and central questions in the field Helps students
contextualize the different writings of the New Testament as part
of the Mediterranean world of the first century, for example
exploring how Roman Imperial rule and social stratification
affected the authors of New Testament texts Discusses how ideas
about gender and race affect the meaning and application of New
Testament texts Features "Contemporary Voices" sections
highlighting the work of modern New Testament scholars Includes
numerous pedagogical tools such as chapter review questions, key
term lists, suggested readings, a timeline, maps, illustrations,
photographs, a glossary, and much more Designed for undergraduate
students with varying levels of biblical knowledge, The New
Testament: A Contemporary Introduction is an ideal textbook for
one-semester religious studies courses on the Bible, the New
Testament, or early Christianity, as well as undergraduate and
graduate students in history, sociology and philosophy.
Step into a world of gods, heroes and monsters Throughout history,
mythologies have been fundamental to societies and cultures across
the world. They are the collected stories of a people - the
fascinating folk tales and the epic legends that shape the history
and the beliefs of whole civilizations. This pocket guide offers
readers an engaging and accessible introduction to the major world
mythologies, exploring their origins, foundational stories and key
mythological figures. Learn how the Greeks won the ten-year Trojan
war, how the Norse god Thor got his mighty hammer, and why the
Aztecs made a daily human sacrifice to the sun god,
Huitzilopochtli. If you're looking to enrich and expand on your
understanding of world history, religion and culture, then this
book is an ideal starting point to fill your mind with stories of
wisdom and wonder. Discover the captivating stories behind the
following mythologies: Aboriginal, Aztec, Celtic, Chinese,
Egyptian, Greek, Hindu, Incan, Japanese, Maori, Mayan,
Mesopotamian, Norse, Roman.
Questions about a woman's place are being asked in all areas of
society. Cathy Madavan aims to cheer women on, to give them
courage, to create awareness about their potential and to challenge
them to keep `lifting the lid'. We are surrounded by women who make
a difference. Some thrive in a board room, some in a pulpit, some
in a nursery. Some are wired for deadlines, others for creativity.
But every woman will influence those around her. How do we learn
from others without simply aping or imitating those we admire? Do
we have the emotional intelligence and self-awareness to know that
the very people who frustrate us are often the ones we need most?
However, most women also wrestle with confidence, knowing their
identity and place, juggling their lives and managing expectations.
This book equips and empowers women. It encourages them to be an
irrepressible positive influence and a voice for others. It is a
resource and treasury, with principles, stories and insights. Cathy
addresses her topic through a series of penetrating questions. What
are your personal values and vision? What is your true character?
Are you a thermometer, measuring the climate, or a thermostat,
setting the temperature? Where does self-assurance come from, and
how does it differ from arrogance? Who are your role models? How do
you counteract stereotypes and sticky labels? Are you investing in
self-leadership, in personal development? How do you build your
core relationships, and widen your circle? Do you have healthy
boundaries, and the ability to say no? How can you develop
resilience? How can you create balance between work and life,
exterior and interior?
PERFECTION NOT REQUIRED Many of us believe that we aren’t good
enough to meet other people’s expectations. Maybe you can’t
wrap words around why, but lurking beneath the surface of the
carefully curated façade you present in public, it’s there.
Being missed and marginalized by others moves us to assume we’re
not quite good enough for God either. The great news woven
throughout the Gospel according to Luke is that perfection is not a
prerequisite for a deep and personal relationship with Jesus. In
fact, this riveting account reveals that Jesus is especially fond
of ragamuffins in need of a safe place to lean in and linger! Join
Lisa Harper in this Bible study of a literary masterpiece that
doesn’t celebrate the elite, but embraces the outliers, outcasts,
and overlooked! This study guide includes: Individual access to
eight streaming video talks from Lisa (232 total minutes of
content) Group discussion questions and an opening group activity
for each session In-depth personal Bible study between sessions
Reading plan through the entire Gospel of Luke Scripture memory
cards and coloring pages Sessions and Video Run Times: Outliers,
Outcasts, and the Outrageous Mercy of God (26:00) Worship in the
Waiting (25:00) Uphill Glory (29:00) Gut-Level Compassion (27:00)
The Tender Heart of Obedience (32:00) A Beautiful Unbending
(31:00) A Most Radical Restoration (31:00) A Tale of Two Rooms
(31:00) This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible
study experience, including: The study guide itself—with
discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's
guide. Personal study of Scripture and context. Scripture memory
cards and coloring pages. An individual access code to stream all
eight video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject
to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the
recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold
separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void
where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer
details inside.
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