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Reflecting on the legacies of Timor-Leste's remarkable journey from
colonialism to sovereign and democratic Independence, the Routledge
Handbook of Contemporary Timor-Leste provides a comprehensive and
up-to-date reference work on all aspects of life in Timor-Leste.
Following an introduction and overview of the country, the Handbook
is divided into five parts: Politics and governance Economics and
development Social policies and the terms of inclusion Cultural
impacts Regional relations Written by an international team of
experts, the Handbook covers the principle concerns that have
contributed significantly to the shape and character of
contemporary Timor-Leste. It offers a timely and valuable reference
guide for students, scholars and policymakers with an interest in
International Relations, Southeast Asian Studies and Peace Studies.
A hundred famous writers share their experiences, essays, fiction,
poems, meditations, and inspired ideas on the joy of being
thankful. These honest and heartfelt writings will add gladness to
your days. * Wendell Berry * David Brooks * Joan Chittister * James
Martin * Thich Nhat Hanh * Henri Nouwen * Mary Oliver * Richard
Rohr * Joyce Rupp * David Steindl-Rast * Rowan Williams and many
others whose spiritual perceptions already bring joy and faith to
millions.
Timor-Leste's long journey to nationhood spans 450 years of
colonial rule by Portugal, a short-lived independence in 1975, and
a 24-year occupation by Indonesia. This book examines the history
of nation-building and national identity in Timor-Leste, and the
evolution of a collective identity through two consecutive colonial
occupations, and into the post-independence era. It charts the
evolution of the idea of an East Timorese nation: its origins, its
sources, and its competitors in traditional understandings of
political community, and the distinct colonial visions imposed by
Portugal or Indonesia. The author analyses the evolution of ideas
of collective identity under the long era of Portuguese colonial
rule, and through the 24-year struggle for independence from
Indonesia from 1975 to 1999. Reflecting the contested history of
the territory, these include successive attempts to define its
members as colonial subjects in a wider 'pluri-racial' Portuguese
empire, as citizens in an 'integrated' province of the Republic of
Indonesia - and, of course, as a nation that demanded its right to
self-determination. Finally, the host of nation-building tensions
and fault lines that emerged after the restoration of independence
in 2002 are discussed. Examining the history of debates and
conflict over national identity, national history, cultural
heritage, language policy, and relationships between distinct
regions, generations, and language groups, this book will be of
interest to academics in the fields of Asian studies, nationalism
studies, and international and community development.
East Timor continues to be an example of a state built from the
ground up, a society rebuilding itself after almost a quarter of a
century of profound trauma, and consecutive eras of colonialism.
The impact East Timor has had, and continues to have, across a
range of fields, belies the small size of its population and
territory.
This book examines the key challenges of national building in
Timor-Leste in the ten years since the 1999 independence
referendum. It addresses key issues in the development and
reconstruction of an independent East Timor, highlighting its
successes and its failures, as well as a set of unresolved issues
confronting the state. East Timor provides a clear example of the
challenges of post-conflict nation-building. Following the 1999
violence which precipitated institutional collapse within the
territory, East Timor was often described as a nation without a
state . Prior to the resurgence of violence in April 2006, the
UN-led mission in East Timor (UNTAET) was considered one of the
most successful examples of international state-building
intervention.
The author examines the history of debates and conflict over
issues of national identity, national history, cultural heritage,
language policy, and relationships between distinct regions,
generations, and language groups. Interdisciplinary in its
approach, the analysis links qualitative studies of cultural
nationalism with quantitative analyses of popular attitudes to
national identity. The book argues that nation-building - in the
sense of creating the conditions for social cohesion, political
stability and identity formation - is a neglected dimension of the
state-building process in post-independence Timor-Leste, and that
these national faultlines have been key sources of civil conflict
since independence. "
Essays, fiction, poems, meditations, and inspired ideas by renowned
writers from around the world offer readers inspiring reflections
on the grace and rewards of being kind. Included are selections by
Victor Hugo, Anne Lamott, James Martin, Dorothy Day, George
Saunders, Mother Teresa, and many others.
During the 24-year Indonesian occupation of East Timor, thousands
of people died, or were killed, in circumstances that did not allow
the required death rituals to be performed. Since the nation's
independence, families and communities have invested considerable
time, effort and resources in fulfilling their obligations to the
dead. These obligations are imbued with urgency because the dead
are ascribed agency and can play a benevolent or malevolent role in
the lives of the living. These grassroots initiatives run,
sometimes critically, in parallel with official programs that seek
to transform particular dead bodies into public symbols of heroism,
sacrifice and nationhood. The Dead as Ancestors, Martyrs, and
Heroes in Timor-Leste focuses on the dynamic interplay between the
potent presence of the dead in everyday life and their symbolic
usefulness to the state. It underlines how the dead shape
relationships amongst families, communities and the nation-state,
and open an important window into - are in fact pivotal to -
processes of state and nation formation.
Ten African-American leaders in the church tell their stories of
how they embraced Reformed theology and what effect it has had on
their lives and ministries.
The ten men who have contributed to this book are often asked,
"How did you come to embrace Reformed theology?" With the recent
surge in popularity of Reformed theology in the broader evangelical
world and the growing interest among African-Americans, it
shouldn't seem curious that more and more African-American
churchmen are embracing Reformed theology. But the question
remains, and Glory Road provides an answer, using personal accounts
tracing their conversion to Christianity, their introduction to and
embrace of Reformed theology, and this theology's effect on their
lives and ministries. Ultimately, Glory Road is about the glory of
God in providentially bringing men and women to the truths of
salvation.
In addition to the book's editor, Anthony J. Carter, Glory Road
includes contributions from such notable pastors as Thabiti
Anyabwile, Ken Jones, Michael Leach, and Eric Redmond.
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Reflecting on the legacies of Timor-Leste's remarkable journey from
colonialism to sovereign and democratic Independence, the Routledge
Handbook of Contemporary Timor-Leste provides a comprehensive and
up-to-date reference work on all aspects of life in Timor-Leste.
Following an introduction and overview of the country, the Handbook
is divided into five parts: Politics and governance Economics and
development Social policies and the terms of inclusion Cultural
impacts Regional relations Written by an international team of
experts, the Handbook covers the principle concerns that have
contributed significantly to the shape and character of
contemporary Timor-Leste. It offers a timely and valuable reference
guide for students, scholars and policymakers with an interest in
International Relations, Southeast Asian Studies and Peace Studies.
Experiencing the Truth communicates the need of a vibrant,
experiential, Reformed Christianity among African-Americans and all
believers.
How does a believer choose a church to attend? Sadly too many
Christians search for churches that serve them and meet their
perceived needs. Instead they should prefer places where God is
exalted and biblical truth and Christian doctrine are proclaimed.
Such churches are essential if Christians are to understand what
God is doing and what he calls His people to be.
Experiencing the Truth presents these truths not simply to
African-American churches, but also to the whole church today.
Anthony Carter, Michael Leach, and Ken Jones clearly present the
need for a vibrant, experiential, Reformed Christianity among
African-Americans. These authors lay out the biblical basis for
choosing and attending a church, and they demonstrate how the
historic Reformed expression has been the most biblically accurate
and experientially consistent expression of Christianity.
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