Baghdadi Jewish Networks in the Age of Nationalism traces the participation of Baghdadi Jews in Jewish transnational networks from the mid-nineteenth century until the mass exodus of Jews from Iraq between 1948 and 1951. Each chapter explores different components of how Jews in Iraq participated in global Jewish civil society through the modernization of communal leadership, Baghdadi satellite communities, transnational Jewish philanthropy and secular Jewish education. The final chapter presents three case studies that demonstrate the interconnectivity between different iterations of transnational Jewish networks. This work significantly expands our understanding of modern Iraqi Jewish society by going beyond its engagement with Arab/Iraqi nationalism or Zionism/anti-Zionism to explore Baghdadi participation within Jewish transnational networks.

This book investigates how Buddhism gradually integrated itself into the Chinese culture by taking filial piety as a case study because it is an important moral teaching in Confucianism and it has shaped nearly every aspect of Chinese social life. The Chinese criticized Buddhism mainly on ethical grounds as Buddhist clergies left their parents' homes, did not marry, and were without offspring-actions which were completely contrary to the Confucian concept and practice of filial piety that emphasizes family life. Chinese Buddhists responded to these criticisms in six different ways while accepting good teachings from the Chinese philosophy. They also argued and even refuted some emotional charges such as rejecting everything non-Chinese. The elite responded in theoretical argumentation by (1) translations of and references to Buddhist scriptures that taught filial behavior, (2) writing scholarly refutations of the charges of unfilial practices, such as Qisong's Xiaolun (Treatise of Filial Piety), (3) interpreting Buddhist precepts as equal to the Confucian concept of filial piety, and (4) teaching people to pay four kinds of compassions to four groups of people: parents, all sentient beings, kings, and Buddhism. In practice the ordinary Buddhists responded by (1) composing apocryphal scriptures and (2) popularizing stories and parables that teach filial piety, such as the stories of Shanzi and Mulian, by ways of public lectures, painted illustrations on walls and silk, annual celebration of the ghost festival, etc. Thus, Buddhism finally integrated into the Chinese culture and became a distinctive Chinese Buddhism.

"Why am I going through so much hell on the job?"A victory was secured for you over two thousand years ago with three nails and a tree. When you trust the Lord to navigate your career, you will triumph over every weapon wielded against you in the workplace.For believers, acquiring a job is more than merely a means to meet financial obligations, fulfi l career aspirations, or display one's talent. For it also provides an avenue for the Holy Spirit to refine our spiritual weapons and perfect the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.Providing biblical guidance, practical wisdom, and hope for managing challenging issues and relationships at work, 3 Nails and a Tree is the answer to the constant cycle of conflict and dissention at work.As you read this book, I pray that the Holy Spirit will open the eyes of your heart to recognize Him as The Invisible behind the Visible in the Workplace.
"Biblically sound, practically helpful, wise and encouraging."-Marc D. Baldwin, PhD, Founder & President, Edit911, Inc. "For those seeking encouragement in the workplace, 3 Nails and a Tree willremind you that aft er the storm, there will be a rainbow.'"-Dwan Abrams, Bestselling author, editor, publisher

In Ordinary Jerusalem, Angelos Dalachanis, Vincent Lemire and thirty-five scholars depict the ordinary history of an extraordinary global city in the late Ottoman and Mandate periods. Utilizing largely unknown archives, they revisit the holy city of three religions, which has often been defined solely as an eternal battlefield and studied exclusively through the prism of geopolitics and religion. At the core of their analysis are topics and issues developed by the European Research Council-funded project "Opening Jerusalem Archives: For a Connected History of Citadinite in the Holy City, 1840-1940." Drawn from the French vocabulary of geography and urban sociology, the concept of citadinite describes the dynamic identity relationship a city's inhabitants develop with each other and with their urban environment.

While we live in this challenging world, God reaches out to all whose hearts are full of fear, hurt, anger, discouragement, and hopelessness. It is God's desire to take these hurtful emotions and replace them with His love, peace, joy hope, faith, and strength. Just as a full glass cannot contain one more drop of water without overflowing, so it is with our hearts. They are so full of the negative that there is no room for God's positive.

Follow me on the journey of heart healing as we learn to pour out our hearts to God and allow Him to refill them. Receive simple encouragement and instruction from His Word as we continue on the path of discovering the depths of His Love. It is possible to find peace while living in this world of care.

This book explores some key biblical principles of the kingdom of God and relates them to some (very) basic math. It draws on geometry and divinity to come up with some innovative practical theorems that are sure to titillate your mind and spirit. Put your thinking hat on Once you are born again, you are expected to grow through: faithfulness, obedience, observing, and doing God's Word. I call it "FOOD for growth," "GrowthFOOD," or simply "GFOOD." Eat, and live The book teaches that everyone has a life cycle. We all have shelf lives, use-by dates, and best-before dates. Are you past your use-by date? Furthermore, this book unveils a secret hidden in 1 Corinthians 12:31. Having church on the basis of spiritual gifts is excellent, but God expects his children to put into practice the agape love in its unconditional sense-the same way God loves us: the more excellent way. Ever heard of the Pythagoras theorem? Unveiling the connection between the Triune God and the tripartite man (both 3 in 1), the book takes you through what I call the intricacies of divine geometry, some interesting mental and spiritual gymnastics. Every human being is a triangle, the equilateral triangle being the standard of all shapes. Moving from Pythagoras theorem to what I call masochagoras theorems, you are sure to find out what type of triangle you are The book also explores the meaning of numbers. Discover their significance in your life. Some masochagoras theorems to do with numbers are proposed. Enjoy the intricacies of divine algebra. True worship happens when the human equilateral triangle connects in agape love with the divine equilateral triangle. Let God's kingdom come in your life. Apply the proposed masochagoras theorems and enjoy life in the kingdom-forever

Entrepreneurial Ministry is a partnership of visible testimony that the traditional church can continually be a vital and vibrant avenue for effective ministry without compromise or loss of heritage and sacredness. It is outreach ministry at its best. By leveraging their entrepreneurial gifts, these ministerial Christ-followers are compelled to provide community outreach in their vocation or occupation. Many of these ministers are teachers, artist, medical doctors, consultants, counselors, architects, salesman, etc., who work in their vocation or profession, which is guided by their spiritual gifts of purpose. These spiritual gifts unleash qualities that call for focused prayer, which develops a kingdom culture that nurtures kingdom families in their human and spiritual needs. In this type of ministry, the world is your territorial boundary. In order to become what you are purposed to be, you must go beyond your normal boundaries to do what you never before dreamed of doing to obtain your destiny. Since it is all about kingdom building, entrepreneurial ministry is an unwavering partnership in God's agenda, and its initiatives are destined to reach the masses wherever they are in their hierarchy of social, emotional, economic, and spiritual need.