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"The Nature of Classification" discusses an old and generally
ignored issue in the philosophy of science: natural classification.
It argues for classification to be a sometimes theory-free activity
in science, and discusses the existence of scientific domains,
theory-dependence of observation, the inferential relations of
classification and theory, and the nature of the classificatory
activity in general. It focuses on biological classification, but
extends the discussion to physics, psychiatry, meteorology and
other special sciences.
Discussing the generally ignored issue of the classification of
natural objects in the philosophy of science, this book focuses on
knowledge and social relations, and offers a way to understand
classification as a necessary aspect of doing science.
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Matthew (Paperback)
Michael J. Wilkins; Edited by (general) Clinton E. Arnold
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Brimming with photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible
Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the
books of the New Testament. It's like slipping on a set of glasses
that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century
reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New
Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying,
puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view
them in their ancient context. You'll deepen your understanding of
the teachings of Jesus. You'll discover the close, sometimes
startling interplay between God's kingdom and the practical affairs
of the church. Best of all, you'll gain a deepened awareness of the
Bible's relevance for your life. Written in a clear, engaging
style, this beautiful set provides a new and accessible approach
that more technical expository and exegetical commentaries don't
offer.
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Visual Stress (Hardcover)
Arnold J Wilkins
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This book provides the first general and unified theory of visual
discomfort. Based on the author's observation that people find
certain visual stimuli uncomfortable--and that these same stimuli
induce seizures in patients with photosensitive epilepsy--the book
offers fascinating insights into a variety of visual stresses that
arise from design, reading, lighting, television, and VDU
terminals. A range of techniques for preventing and treating visual
discomfort--from color therapy to precision tinting of spectacle
lenses--are described in detail. Students and researchers in
perceptual psychology, visual science, neurology, and optometry
will want to read this pioneering new work.
A Companion to Food in the Ancient World presents a comprehensive
overview of the cultural aspects relating to the production,
preparation, and consumption of food and drink in antiquity.
Provides an up-to-date overview of the study of food in the ancient
world Addresses all aspects of food production, distribution,
preparation, and consumption during antiquity Features original
scholarship from some of the most influential North American and
European specialists in Classical history, ancient history, and
archaeology Covers a wide geographical range from Britain to
ancient Asia, including Egypt and Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, regions
surrounding the Black Sea, and China Considers the relationships of
food in relation to ancient diet, nutrition, philosophy, gender,
class, religion, and more
Who is Jesus? What did he do? What did he say? -Are the traditional
answer to these questions still to be trusted? - Did the early
church and tradition "Christianize" Jesus? - Was Christianity built
on clever conceptions of the church, or on the character and
actions of an actual person? These and similar questions have come
under scrutiny by a forum of biblical scholars called the Jesus
Seminar. Their conclusions have been widely publicized in magazines
such as Time and Newsweek. Jesus Under Fire challenges the
methodology and findings of the Jesus Seminar, which generally
clash with the biblical records. It examines the authenticity of
the words, actions, miracles, and resurrection of Jesus, and
presents compelling evidence for the traditional biblical
teachings. Combining accessibility with scholarly depth, Jesus
Under Fire helps readers judge for themselves whether the Jesus of
the Bible is the Jesus of history, and whether the gospels' claim
is valid that he is the only way to God.
In the aftermath of the waves of discipleship programs that have
swept over the church in the last 30 years, clergy, and laypersons
alike are more confused than ever about what it means to be a
disciple of Jesus Christ. What should a disciple of Jesus look and
act like today? What is the relationship between discipleship and
salvation, between discipleship and sanctification, between
discipleship and ministry? How were disciples of Jesus different
from other disciples in the ancient world? How did the early church
carry out Jesus' agenda in "making disciples of all the nations"?
In Following the Master, Michael J. Wilkins addresses these and
many other questions that perplex the church today- not by offering
another discipleship program or manual but by presenting a
comprehensive biblical theology of discipleship. Following the
Master compares other forms of master-disciple relationships in
existence in the ancient Judaism and Greco-Roman world, traces
Jesus' steps as he called and developed disciples, and
Mediterranean world as it followed Jesus' command to make
disciples. Following the Master lays the groundwork necessary for
developing biblical discipleship ministries in the church, on the
mission field, and in parachurch ministries. It is essential
reading for all pastors, students, and Christian workers.
The importance of the Gospel of Matthew in church history cannot be
overstated. For Jewish readers, it affirmed the Messiahship of
Jesus, referring consistently to the Scriptures to establish his
credentials. For Gentile disciples, it provided powerful and
dramatic support of their inclusion in God s kingdom. The cross of
Christ had removed the division between Jew and non-Jew, and
through Matthew s writings, we see Israel s God drawing the entire
world to himself through Jesus. The Gospel according to Matthew . .
. Was the most widely read and frequently used of any of the four
Gospels in the formative years of the church, writes Michael
Wilkins. In this volume of the NIV Application Commentary, Wilkins
explains Matthew s broad appeal not only to his ancient readers,
but also to us today. Exploring the links between the Bible and our
own times, Wilkins shares perspectives on Matthew s Gospel that
reveal its enduring relevance for our twenty-first-century lives.
Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to
the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we
can somehow make the return journey on our own. They focus on the
original meaning of the passage but don t discuss its contemporary
application. The information they offer is valuable---but the job
is only half done The NIV Application Commentary Series helps bring
both halves of the interpretive task together. This unique,
award-winning series shows readers how to bring an ancient message
into our present-day context. It explains not only what the Bible
meant but also how it speaks powerfully today. This series promises
to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who
seeks to make the Bible's timeless message speak to this
generation. Billy Graham It takes more than interpretation of God's
Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the
bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we've missed the
point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an
outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious
about developing doers of the Word. Rick Warren, Pastor Saddleback
Valley Community Church"
In the latest addition to the unique Reclaiming the Christian
Intellectual Tradition series, a New Testament scholar (Wilkins)
and a theologian (Thoennes) team up to offer readers a robust
introduction to biblical and theological studies. Designed to help
Christian students delve into these disciplines, this readable
guide outlines a distinctly evangelical approach to studying the
Bible and theology. It succinctly defines a variety of
sub-disciplines while highlighting key assumptions that are crucial
for solid interpretation and application. The authors also explore
important contemporary issues such as the influence of
postmodernism, the "new perspective on Paul," the impact of
increasing religious pluralism, and the future of Israel.
Growing up was hard with her new stepfamily but as she got older
and grew wiser...Was this man she met so right when a friend was
killed...as she gained a man
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
The Navajo rugs and textiles that people admire and buy today
are the result of many historical influences, particularly the
interaction between Navajo weavers and the traders who guided their
production and controlled their sale. John Lorenzo Hubbell and
other late-nineteenth-century traders were convinced they knew
which patterns and colors would appeal to Anglo-American buyers,
and so they heavily encouraged those designs. In "Patterns of
Exchange, " Teresa J. Wilkins traces how the relationships between
generations of Navajo weavers and traders affected Navajo
weaving.
The Navajos valued their relationships with Hubbell and others
who operated trading posts on their reservation. As a result, they
did not always see themselves as exploited victims of a capitalist
system. Rather, because of Navajo cultural traditions of
gift-giving and helping others, the artists slowly adapted some of
the patterns and colors the traders requested into their own
designs. By the 1890s, Hubbell and others commissioned paintings
depicting particular weaving styles and encouraged Navajo weavers
to copy them, reinforcing public perceptions of traditional Navajo
weaving. Even the Navajos came to revere certain designs as "the
weaving of the ancestors."
Enhanced by numerous illustrations, including eight color
plates, this volume traces the intricate play of cultural and
economic pressures and personal relationships between artists and
traders that guided Navajo weavers to produce textiles that are
today emblems of the Native American Southwest.
"Winner - Multi-cultural Subject, New Mexico Book Awards"
First Published in 1989 this is a collection of essays based on a
series of lectures given at a symposium held at the University of
Southampton Medical School from eight experts in the field of
growth failure. Interest in growth hormone, its regulation and its
therapeutic use has grown enormously since the introduction of
genetically engineered growth hormone in 1985. The very pratcial
probelms of measuring growth, the physiology of growth failure and
its epidemiology are followed by a richly illustrated chapter on
the spectrum of diseases assciated with short stature and an expert
with extensive experience in the field looks at the application of
growth hormone therapy.
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