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The Collar
(Hardcover)
Sue Sorensen; Foreword by William H Willimon
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This book proposes that though Hell seems a God-forsaken place,
every scene, character and major image in Dante's Divine Comedy -
Hell, Purgatory and Paradise - is associated with one of the
Persons of the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as
it were lurking in the shadows. Thus every one of the hundred
cantos has a 'dedication' to a Person, and the cantos form
overarching groups which are also so dedicated, making the whole
poem like a vast symbolic cathedral, where every action has a
secret divine dimension. These presences make it very doubtful that
Dante really thinks God tortures people for eternity For readers
who may be unfamiliar with Dante, the author has made a
translation, abridged, in prose and verse, thus hoping to provide
an introduction to Dante for those who do not know him and a new
way of reading him for those who do. "The result of decades of
reflection on Dante and the Trinity, Dante's Hidden God offers a
fresh and challenging vision of the 'Commedia'. Offered as an
invitation to read Dante, this inventive presentation of Dante's
masterpiece will intrigue readers and gives an accessible account
of Paul Priest's highly original ideas about the 'sacrato poema'."
Dr Matthew Treherne, Senior Lecturer in Italian, University of
Leeds
Kids and adults alike love Pixar's movies. We come out of the
theater not just entertained or amused, but inspired. Everybody
agrees: Pixar makes fun, clean, terrific movies. But what makes
these movies so appealing is not merely amazing CGI animation,
clever humor or fantastic imagination. These movies are not just
great. Pixar's movies are good. Robert Velarde unpacks the movies
of Pixar and shows how they display the best of classic Christian
virtues. Pixar's films resonate with us because of their moral
character. Their virtuous themes of hope and courage, friendship
and love connect with our deepest human longings. Whether we
identify with the plight of a lost fish or the adventures of toys,
bugs or cars, Pixar's characters help us build our own character,
with the kind of virtue that we want for ourselves and those around
us. Insightfully exploring each of Pixar's movies, this book is a
friendly companion for fans, parents and church leaders. Discover
how the imagination of Pixar can awaken in you a Christian vision
for a moral life and a better society.
Charlie Akers has spent his entire life following others, making
few decisions, and generally having little input into his future.
He wakes up one day in prison and, as usual, has no inkling how he
got there. Since he has been charged with suspected robbery and
murder, it appears that parole is a long shot, if it is an option
at all.
The facts surrounding his capture have left him totally puzzled.
He was knocked unconscious at the scene of the crime and could not
remember anything about the actual event or the circumstances
leading up to it. Is he guilty or innocent? Even he does not really
know the answer to that question
A trial time has been set by the District Attorney. Charlie's
defense attorney is struggling to gather the correct information in
order to prepare a reasonable defense for him. His battle with his
situation, his help from friends, and the gaps in his relationship
with his best friend from his youth will keep him in suspense for a
long time.
How much worse can it get than being assigned to death row and
you don't know how you got there?
Teaching writing is not for the faint of heart, but it can be a
tremendous gift to teachers and students. Students often approach
writing courses with trepidation because they think of writing as a
mystical and opaque process. Teachers often approach these same
courses with dread because of the enormous workload and the
often-unpolished skills of new writers. This approachable
composition textbook for beginning writers contends that writing
can be a better experience for everyone when taught as an
empathetic and respectful conversation. In a time in which
discourse is not always civil and language is not always tended
carefully, a conversation-based writing approach emphasizes
intention and care. Written by a teacher with more than fifteen
years of experience in the college writing classroom, Composition
as Conversation explores what happens when the art of conversation
meets the art of writing. Heather Hoover shows how seven
virtues--including curiosity, attentiveness, relatability,
open-mindedness, and generosity--inform the writing process and can
help students become more effective writers. She invites writers of
all skill levels to make meaningful contributions with their
writing. This short, accessible, and instructive book offers a
reflective method for college-level writing and will also work well
in classical school, high school, and homeschool contexts. It
demystifies the writing process and helps students understand why
their writing matters. It will energize teachers of writing as they
encourage their students to become careful readers and observers,
intentional listeners, and empathetic arguers. The book also
provides helpful sample assignments.
For more than 200 years, Thomas Traherne's Centuries of Meditations
was undiscovered and unpublished. The manuscript passed through
many hands before finally being compiled into a book by bookseller
and scholar BERTRAM DOBELL (1842-1914) in 1908. Centuries is a
collection of poems written to express the rapture of life lived in
accordance with God. Yet Dobell is careful to state that even
though Traherne was a clergyman, there is plenty of beauty to be
found in his poetry that does not require specific belief in
Christianity or in God. Readers of many ages and persuasions will
be touched by Traherne's passages on love and belonging.
Abandoned Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: California Revealed is
an unforgettable nocturnal journey through secret locations hidden
in the deserts of California. California has more than its share of
abandoned planes, trains, and automobiles. Famous for its aviation
and aerospace, the completion of the First Transcontinental
Railroad, and car culture, California has long been at the
forefront of transportation. Wander with Ken through rarely seen
locations as he illuminates these forgotten scenes with light,
creating haunting dreamlike exposures of several minutes or more.
Immerse yourself in the experiences and adventures. Discover
precisely how these night photos are created. If you are a fan of
creative photography, transportation history, or vivid travel
stories, this exploration of California's abandoned planes, trains,
and automobiles is for you.
Avivamiento y EvangelismoA trav?'s de los dos brazos de la
iglesiaEl avivamiento es el Se or trabajando en la iglesia; el
evangelismo es la iglesia trabajando por el Se or. El avivamiento
es Dios tratando con los cristianos: "Invol crate en los negocios
de Mi reino." El evangelismo es una iglesia despertada tratando con
los pecadores a que: "Vengan a Jesucristo y sean salvos."1. El
brazo de poder - el Ministerio de Oraci nEl ministerio de oraci n
no es un departamento de la iglesia - es el poder generador de la
iglesia. Hay una ley de Dios grabada en la piedra de la eternidad
que declara que la oraci n se para sola en la prioridad m?'s alta
de la econom a de Dios y no tiene rival - todo lo dem?'s palidece
en comparaci n. Todas nuestras acciones de compasi n y cuidados
deben comenzar y terminar con la oraci n eficaz y ferviente
(poderosa). 2. El brazo de acciones - el Ministerio de Compasi n y
CuidadosEl ministerio de Compasi n y Cuidados (ganar almas y hacer
disc pulos) no es un departamento de la iglesia - es la misi n de
la iglesia. Podemos aprender algunas lecciones valiosas de compasi
n y cuidados para los heridos y lastimados mirando en la naturaleza
a los gansos. Cuando un ganso se enferma o est herido y no puede
seguir volando, dos gansos se salen de la formaci n y siguen al
ganso herido hasta la tierra. Estos dos gansos se quedan con su
compa ero hasta que est bien para volar otra vez. Si la gente
supiera que les ministrar amos en la iglesia de esa manera, ellos
llenar an nuestros santuarios a tope. Si pudi semos preparar,
organizar y agonizar ferviente y consistentemente en oraci n para
implementar seriamente este principio, no necesitar amos otro
programa o proceso de crecimiento de la iglesia. De hecho todos los
otros programas y procesos fallar an si no incluyesen este
principio.* * * El valor de un alma eterna * * *A trav?'s de los
milenios del tiempo, el hombre ha dise ado y erigido hermosos
monumentos de piedra duradera. Pero a n el mejor de los m rmoles es
consumido y calado por el diente del tiempo y desgastado a nada,
pero la gente es eterna. La cosa m?'s gratificante y duradera que
har?'s jam?'s es rescatar y edificar el alma eterna e invaluable de
un hombre inmortal.
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