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Death and Rebirth in Late Antiquity (Hardcover)
Lee M. Jefferson; Contributions by David Eastman, Mark D. Ellison, Jennifer Awes Freeman, Felicity Harley-McGowan, …
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Death and rebirth was of vital importance to early Christians in
late antiquity. In late antiquity, death was all encompassing.
Mortality rates were high, plague and disease in urban areas struck
at will, and one lived on the knife's edge regarding one's health.
Religion filled a crucial role in this environment, offering an
option for those who sought cure and comfort. Following death, the
inhumed were memorialized, providing solace to family members
through sculpture, painting, and epigraphy. This book offers a
sustained interdisciplinary treatment of death and rebirth, a theme
that early Christians (and scholars) found important. By analysing
the theme of death and rebirth through various lenses, the
contributors deepen our understanding of the early Christian
funerary and liturgical practices as well as their engagement with
other groups in the Empire.
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Psalms (Paperback)
Alastair G. Hunter
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Psalms examines the nature of the Psalms as a text in English, dealing specifically with the problem of translation and various aspects of the 'techniques' on reading, with relation to traditional approaches within Biblical studies and contemporary literary theory. Alastair Hunter also outlines a programmatic approach to reading and applies it to a selection of individual Psalms.
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Psalms (Hardcover)
Alastair G. Hunter
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Psalms examines the nature of the Psalms as a text in English, dealing specifically with the problem of translation and various aspects of the 'techniques' on reading, with relation to traditional approaches within Biblical studies and contemporary literary theory. Alastair Hunter also outlines a programmatic approach to reading and applies it to a selection of individual Psalms.
Jean-Pierre Vigier continually labeled one of les heretiques de la
science, l'eternel resistant et le patriarche is yet a pillar of
modern physics and mathematics, with one leg firmly planted in
theory and the other in empiricism spanning a career of nearly 60
years with a publication vitae quickly approaching 400! He wrote of
his mentor Louis de Broglie "Great physicists fight great battles",
which perhaps applies even more so to 1 Jean-Pierre Vigier himself
. If fortune allows a visit to Paris, reported to be the city of
love, and certainly one of the most beautiful and interesting
cities in the world; one has been treated to a visual and cultural
feast. For example a leisurely stroll from the Musee du Louvre
along the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe would instill even
the least creative soul with the entelechies of a poets muse. It is
perhaps open to theoretical interpretation, but if causal
conditions have allowed one to be a physicist, visiting Paris, one
may have taken opportunity to visit the portion of the old Latin
quarter in place Jussieu where Pierre et Marie Curie Universite,
reported to be 'the best university in France', is stationed.
THE PRESENT STATUS OF THE QUANTUM THEORY OF LIGHT In August of
1995, a group of over 70 physicists met at York University for a
three-day symposium in honour of Professor Jean-Pierre Vigier. The
attendance included theoretical and experimental physicists,
mathematicians, astronomers and colleagues concerned with issues in
the philosophy of science. The symposium was entitled "The Present
Status of the Quantum Theory of Light" in accordance with Professor
Vigier's wishes but in fact encompassed many of the areas to which
Professor Vigier has contributed over his long and distinguished
career. These include stochastic interpretations of quantum
mechanics, particle physics, and electromagnetic theory. The papers
presented at the symposium have been arranged in this proceedings
in the following approximate order: ideas about the nature of light
and photons, electrodynamiCS, the formulation and interpretation of
quantum mechanics, and aspects of relativity theory. Some of the
papers presented deal with alternate interpretations of quantum
phenomena in the tradition of Vigier, Bohm et al. These
interpretations reject the account given in purely probabilistic
terms and which deems individual quantum events to be acausal and
not amenable to any analysis in space-time terms. As is well known,
Einstein and others also rejected the purely statistical account of
quantum mechanics. As stressed by Professor Vigier at the
symposium, the current experimental situation now allows for the
first time for individual quantum events to be studied, e. g.
The Symposium entitled: Causality and Locality in Modern Physics
and As tronomy: Open Questions and Possible Solutions was held at
York University, Toronto, during the last week of August 1997. It
was a sequel to a similar sym posium entitled: The Present Status
of the Quantum Theory of Light held at the same venue in August
1995. These symposia came about as a result of discussions between
Professor Stanley Jeffers and colleagues on the International
Organizing Committee. Professor Jeffers was the executive local
organizer of the symposia. The 1997 symposium attracted over 120
participants representing 26 different countries and academic
institutions. The broad theme of both symposia was the enigma of
modern physics: the non-local, and possibly superluminal
interactions implied by quantum mechanics, the structure of
fundamental particles including the photon, the reconciliation of
quantum mechanics with the theory of relativity, and the nature of
gravity and inertia. Jean-Pierre Vigier was the guest of honour at
both symposia. He was a lively contributor to the discussions of
the presentations. The presentations were made as 30-minute
lectures, or during an evening poster session. Some participants
did not submit a written account of their presentation at the
symposium, and not all of the articles submitted for the
Proceedings could be included because of the publisher's page
limit. The titles and authors of the papers that had to be excluded
are listed in an appendix."
The popular optics review manual, Last-Minute Optics: A Concise
Review of Optics, Refraction, and Contact Lenses, has been revised
and updated into a Second Edition. This unique resource boils down
the overwhelming subject matter of clinical optics and refraction,
helping the ophthalmologist cover the essentials in a single review
manual. The content is based upon the practical experience of two
clinically active experts who lecture on ophthalmic optics around
the world. This updated Second Edition by Drs. David G. Hunter and
Constance E. West includes new questions added to selected chapters
and a new chapter covering refractive surgery, as well as a key
chapter that helps you evaluate patients with symptoms related
directly to optical or refractive concerns. The complex concepts of
optics are revealed in easy-to-understand explanations enhanced by
simple illustrations. Last-Minute Optics, Second Edition allows you
to test your knowledge while increasing your understanding of
optics. Designed in a clear, concise, question-and-answer format,
this book allows for self-assessment and a chance to test your
understanding before you read the answer. Features of the Second
Edition: • Written in a light and approachable style to make
optics accessible and understandable • Unique question-and-answer
format allows for self-assessment while studying to identify areas
where more work is needed • Perfect for limited study time •
Includes real-life examples that are clinically relevant •
Numerous practical tips to help enhance clinical practice •
Includes 223 questions and answers Whether you’re an
ophthalmologist, ophthalmic technician, resident or student,
reviewing the optics facts and concepts is easier with Last-Minute
Optics: A Concise Review of Optics, Refraction, and Contact Lenses,
Second Edition. Â
Jean-Pierre Vigier continually labeled one of les heretiques de la
science, l'eternel resistant et le patriarche is yet a pillar of
modern physics and mathematics, with one leg firmly planted in
theory and the other in empiricism spanning a career of nearly 60
years with a publication vitae quickly approaching 400! He wrote of
his mentor Louis de Broglie "Great physicists fight great battles",
which perhaps applies even more so to 1 Jean-Pierre Vigier himself
. If fortune allows a visit to Paris, reported to be the city of
love, and certainly one of the most beautiful and interesting
cities in the world; one has been treated to a visual and cultural
feast. For example a leisurely stroll from the Musee du Louvre
along the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe would instill even
the least creative soul with the entelechies of a poets muse. It is
perhaps open to theoretical interpretation, but if causal
conditions have allowed one to be a physicist, visiting Paris, one
may have taken opportunity to visit the portion of the old Latin
quarter in place Jussieu where Pierre et Marie Curie Universite,
reported to be 'the best university in France', is stationed.
The Symposium entitled: Causality and Locality in Modern Physics
and As tronomy: Open Questions and Possible Solutions was held at
York University, Toronto, during the last week of August 1997. It
was a sequel to a similar sym posium entitled: The Present Status
of the Quantum Theory of Light held at the same venue in August
1995. These symposia came about as a result of discussions between
Professor Stanley Jeffers and colleagues on the International
Organizing Committee. Professor Jeffers was the executive local
organizer of the symposia. The 1997 symposium attracted over 120
participants representing 26 different countries and academic
institutions. The broad theme of both symposia was the enigma of
modern physics: the non-local, and possibly superluminal
interactions implied by quantum mechanics, the structure of
fundamental particles including the photon, the reconciliation of
quantum mechanics with the theory of relativity, and the nature of
gravity and inertia. Jean-Pierre Vigier was the guest of honour at
both symposia. He was a lively contributor to the discussions of
the presentations. The presentations were made as 30-minute
lectures, or during an evening poster session. Some participants
did not submit a written account of their presentation at the
symposium, and not all of the articles submitted for the
Proceedings could be included because of the publisher's page
limit. The titles and authors of the papers that had to be excluded
are listed in an appendix."
THE PRESENT STATUS OF THE QUANTUM THEORY OF LIGHT In August of
1995, a group of over 70 physicists met at York University for a
three-day symposium in honour of Professor Jean-Pierre Vigier. The
attendance included theoretical and experimental physicists,
mathematicians, astronomers and colleagues concerned with issues in
the philosophy of science. The symposium was entitled "The Present
Status of the Quantum Theory of Light" in accordance with Professor
Vigier's wishes but in fact encompassed many of the areas to which
Professor Vigier has contributed over his long and distinguished
career. These include stochastic interpretations of quantum
mechanics, particle physics, and electromagnetic theory. The papers
presented at the symposium have been arranged in this proceedings
in the following approximate order: ideas about the nature of light
and photons, electrodynamiCS, the formulation and interpretation of
quantum mechanics, and aspects of relativity theory. Some of the
papers presented deal with alternate interpretations of quantum
phenomena in the tradition of Vigier, Bohm et al. These
interpretations reject the account given in purely probabilistic
terms and which deems individual quantum events to be acausal and
not amenable to any analysis in space-time terms. As is well known,
Einstein and others also rejected the purely statistical account of
quantum mechanics. As stressed by Professor Vigier at the
symposium, the current experimental situation now allows for the
first time for individual quantum events to be studied, e. g.
This study is designed as a commentary with a difference, where the
reading of the prophet’s travails is explored in the context of
two wider themes: (1) the overt and highly sophisticated
intertwining of Jonah’s story with an impressively wide range of
other biblical texts, often deployed in surprising ways; and (2)
the clearly contrarian relationship between God and Jonah which has
both vexed and intrigued scholars and lay readers alike for
millennia. Underpinning this reading is a twofold thesis: firstly,
an argument that many of the puzzles inherent in the book of Jonah
can be illuminated in the light of the idea that Nineveh was from
the beginning a cipher for the Jerusalem of the author’s time;
and secondly, that this would have been evident to Jonah’s first
readers: the class of elite literati amongst the ruling cadre of
late Persian or early Hellenistic Judaea.
Hunter discusses the rebirth of the apostolic congregation,
Christianity's vision of what people can become, how small groups
shape an apostolic people, how lay ministry advances the Christian
movement, and how apostolic churches reach secular people.
This work shows that there is an apostolic way for a
congregation to live out the gospel, and here is why church leaders
think so:
"George Hunter hits the nail on the head with this practical and
encouraging guide to church-based evangelism."-Steve Sjogren,
Senior Pastor, Vineyard Community Church, Cincinnati, Ohio.
"This is a groundbreaking book. What sets it apart from all the
others is that it is based on hard data and real life examples...If
you want to know what is really happening in the so-called Seeker
churches, this book is a must read." --Rick Warren, Senior Pastor,
Saddleback Community Church, Mission Viejo, California
"George Hunter hits a home run with this book." --Walt
Kallestad, Community Church of Joy, Phoenix, Arizona
"Our commitment to the rebirth of apostolic congregations will
be greatly enhanced by this book." --John Ed Mathison, Frazier
Memorial United Methodist Church, Montgomery, Alabama
"Apostolic churches present a tremendous challenge to stagnant
traditional churches. It is required reading for all who yearn to
see the growth of the church." --Sir Alan Walker, Australia
"Should be required reading for everyone who wants to communicate
the gospel effectively to unchurched persons". --Robert H.
Schuller, Founder, the Crystal Cathedral
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