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Christian theatre has rich roots, from ancient Hebrew dramas to
medieval plays, but where does it fit in today's media-saturated
society?
"Performing the Sacred "is a fascinating dialogue between a
theologian and theatre artist, offering the first full-scale
exploration of theatre and theology. The authors illuminate the
importance of live performance in a virtual world, of preserving
the ancient art form of storytelling by becoming the story.
Theologically, theatre reflects Christianity's central
doctrines--incarnation, community, and presence--enhancing the
human creative experience and simultaneously engaging viewers on
multiple levels.
This Engaging Culture series title will be a key volume for those
interested in theatre as well as drama practitioners, worship
leaders, and culture makers.
Analyse and address organisational challenges
using real world examples  Service Operations
Management, 5th Edition, by Robert Johnston et al. is a
market-leading text on service operations management and provides a
clear understanding of how service performance can be improved in
organisations. This textbook applies underlying theories to
the real world challenges faced by service operations managers on a
daily basis, by providing a diverse range of examples and
illustrations. Each chapter provides a range of tools,
frameworks and techniques designed to help you
better analyse existing operations and understand ways
to deal with operational challenges.  Pearson, the
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Bronze Age Worlds brings a new way of thinking about kinship to the
task of explaining the formation of social life in Bronze Age
Britain and Ireland. Britain and Ireland's diverse landscapes and
societies experienced varied and profound transformations during
the twenty-fifth to eighth centuries BC. People's lives were shaped
by migrations, changing beliefs about death, making and thinking
with metals, and living in houses and field systems. This book
offers accounts of how these processes emerged from social life,
from events, places and landscapes, informed by a novel theory of
kinship. Kinship was a rich and inventive sphere of culture that
incorporated biological relations but was not determined by them.
Kinship formed personhood and collective belonging, and associated
people with nonhuman beings, things and places. The differences in
kinship and kinwork across Ireland and Britain brought textures to
social life and the formation of Bronze Age worlds. Bronze Age
Worlds offers new perspectives to archaeologists and
anthropologists interested in the place of kinship in Bronze Age
societies and cultural development.
2018 Clifford G. Christians Ethics Research Award This informed
theology of communication and media analyzes how we consume new
media and technologies and discusses the impact on our social and
religious lives. Combining expertise in religion online, theology,
and technology, the authors synthesize scholarly work on religion
and the internet for a nonspecialist audience. They show that both
media studies and theology offer important resources for helping
Christians engage in a thoughtful and faith-based critical
evaluation of the effect of new media technologies on society, our
lives, and the church.
Bronze Age Worlds brings a new way of thinking about kinship to the
task of explaining the formation of social life in Bronze Age
Britain and Ireland. Britain and Ireland's diverse landscapes and
societies experienced varied and profound transformations during
the twenty-fifth to eighth centuries BC. People's lives were shaped
by migrations, changing beliefs about death, making and thinking
with metals, and living in houses and field systems. This book
offers accounts of how these processes emerged from social life,
from events, places and landscapes, informed by a novel theory of
kinship. Kinship was a rich and inventive sphere of culture that
incorporated biological relations but was not determined by them.
Kinship formed personhood and collective belonging, and associated
people with nonhuman beings, things and places. The differences in
kinship and kinwork across Ireland and Britain brought textures to
social life and the formation of Bronze Age worlds. Bronze Age
Worlds offers new perspectives to archaeologists and
anthropologists interested in the place of kinship in Bronze Age
societies and cultural development.
Is contemporary art a friend or foe of Christianity? In "God in the
Gallery" art historian, critic, and curator Daniel Siedell
constructs a framework for interpreting modern art from a Christian
worldview. He contends that art is not antithetical or hostile to
Christianity but is in resonant dialogue with it. Siedell also
examines the function of art criticism and the role of visual art
in Christian worship and experience.
"Dan Siedell is an exceptionally thoughtful and articulate
observer of the very difficult intersection of religious belief and
contemporary art. The book is full of unexpected and promising
confluences. Here a reader will find the principal secular
theorists of modernism, but this book is also 'nourished by Nicene
Christianity' and informed by a wonderful range of authors, from
Florensky, Levinas, and Wyschogrod to Seerveld, Wolterstorff,
Walford, and Dyrness. This is a tremendous book, a genuine effort
at dialogue in an arena marked by the near-complete absence of open
exchange."--James Elkins, E. C. Chadbourne Chair in the Department
of Art History, Theory, and Criticism, School of the Art Institute
of Chicago
""God in the Gallery" is a seminal work of interpretation, a
guide for skeptics and faithful alike, in which Siedell offers a
most profound, encouraging survey of contemporary art. An Emmaus
Road encounter for those traveling on the path of contemporary art,
Siedell's careful and loving attention paid to known and unknown
artists will surely open our eyes. A must read for all of us
laboring in the art world and in the arts academia."--Makoto
Fujimura, artist; founder/creative director, International Arts
Movement
"Daniel Siedell's passionate appreciationfor common grace is
apparent on every page of "God in the Gallery," This is a book that
should be widely read not only for its penetrating account of the
contemporary art world but also for its larger understanding of
Christ and culture."--John Wilson, editor, "Books &
Culture"
Ocean and coastal management regimes are increasingly subject to
competing demands from stakeholders. Regulations must not only
address fishing, recreation, and shipping, but also sand and gravel
mining, gas pipelines, harbor/port development, offshore wind and
tidal energy facilities, liquefied natural gas terminals, offshore
aquaculture, and desalinization plants. The growing variety and
intensity of ocean and coastal uses increases the call for a more
holistic, comprehensive, and coordinated management approach that
recognizes the often complex relationships between natural and
human systems. For both economist and non-economist audiences, this
book describes ways in which economic analysis can be an important
tool to inform and improve ecosystem-based management (EBM). Topics
include modeling economic impacts, benefit-cost analysis, spatial
considerations in EBM, incentives and human behaviors, and
accounting for uncertainty in policy analysis. Throughout the book
the authors elucidate the different kinds of insights which can be
gained from the use of different economic tools. In this rigorous
and accessible work, the authors defy the conventional stereotype
that economic perspectives necessarily favor the greatest
commercial development. Instead, they demonstrate how comprehensive
economic analyses consider the full range of potential services
offered by marine and coastal ecosystems, including the
conservation of biodiversity and creation of recreational
opportunities.
Ocean and coastal management regimes are increasingly subject to
competing demands from stakeholders. Regulations must not only
address fishing, recreation, and shipping, but also sand and gravel
mining, gas pipelines, harbor/port development, offshore wind and
tidal energy facilities, liquefied natural gas terminals, offshore
aquaculture, and desalinization plants. The growing variety and
intensity of ocean and coastal uses increases the call for a more
holistic, comprehensive, and coordinated management approach that
recognizes the often complex relationships between natural and
human systems. For both economist and non-economist audiences, this
book describes ways in which economic analysis can be an important
tool to inform and improve ecosystem-based management (EBM). Topics
include modeling economic impacts, benefit-cost analysis, spatial
considerations in EBM, incentives and human behaviors, and
accounting for uncertainty in policy analysis. Throughout the book
the authors elucidate the different kinds of insights which can be
gained from the use of different economic tools. In this rigorous
and accessible work, the authors defy the conventional stereotype
that economic perspectives necessarily favor the greatest
commercial development. Instead, they demonstrate how comprehensive
economic analyses consider the full range of potential services
offered by marine and coastal ecosystems, including the
conservation of biodiversity and creation of recreational
opportunities.
Three media experts guide the Christian moviegoer into a
theological conversation with movies in this up-to-date, readable
introduction to Christian theology and film. Building on the
success of Robert Johnston's Reel Spirituality, the leading
textbook in the field for the past 17 years, Deep Focus helps film
lovers not only watch movies critically and theologically but also
see beneath the surface of their moving images. The book discusses
a wide variety of classic and contemporary films and is illustrated
with film stills from favorite movies.
From the iPod to the car radio, from movie soundtracks to Muzak at
the shopping mall, from singing in the shower to the concert arena,
music is an unavoidable part of our lives. Not only is music
ubiquitous, it is powerful: creating moods, evoking memories and
images, uniting people, and providing an outlet of expression for
even the most tone deaf among us. Besides its prominent position in
culture, music has obviously had a key role in the worship of God's
people.
This well-rounded study examines the connections between music
and theology by engaging Scripture, musical history, and
contemporary culture and exploring how God's truth sounds and how
it might "re-sound" in the realm of music. "Resounding Truth" will
help readers develop discernment and wisdom, both for thinking
about music in the church and Christian life and for engaging with
one of culture's most influential touchstones.
"A profound, rigorous, and original work. Very few new books in
theology or religious studies show this level of freshness and
imagination. I hope it will be a landmark essay in this crucial
field of reflection on theology and the creative arts." --Rowan
Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
"Jeremy Begbie is musician/theologian par excellence. Whatever
music you enjoy and wherever you are on the journey of faith and
understanding, he will delight, surprise, challenge, and inspire
you. A wonderful book by a wonderful writer, thinker, and
musician." --N. T. Wright, Bishop of Durham
"Jeremy Begbie has published a number of fine books in which he,
as both a Christian theologian and a practicing musician, reflects
on music; but this is his finest. It is theologically acute, deeply
informed by both thehistory of music and the history of reflections
on music, and throughout displays Begbie's wide-ranging engagement
with music of many kinds from both the past and the present. A rich
contribution!" --Nicholas Wolterstorff, Yale University and
University of Virginia
"Jeremy Begbie's thinking emerges out of a fusion of the best
musical thinking about theology and the best theological thinking
about music. The resulting text is charged with energy and
insight--and not just for musicians and theologians. This vital
work is poised to energize and strengthen the entire Christian
community." --John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian
Worship
"This book resounds with the thoughtful, dynamic, and always
engaging voice of Jeremy Begbie. Marked by a breathtaking range,
driven by a creative vision, and packed with judicious insights, it
will no doubt shape conversations about theology and the arts for
years to come." --Roger Lundin, Wheaton College
This collection of bite-sized mini essays is for everyone who wants
to find a balance between work and the rest of life. The authors--a
theologian and a market researcher--have added their own wisdom to
compelling quotes and the latest market research to nourish,
challenge, and surprise readers.
Unparalleled coverage of U.S. political development through a
unique chronological framework Encyclopedia of U.S. Political
History explores the events, policies, activities, institutions,
groups, people, and movements that have created and shaped
political life in the United States. With contributions from
scholars in the fields of history and political science, this
seven-volume set provides students, researchers, and scholars the
opportunity to examine the political evolution of the United States
from the 1500s to the present day. With greater coverage than any
other resource, the Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History
identifies and illuminates patterns and interrelations that will
expand the reader's understanding of American political
institutions, culture, behavior, and change. Focusing on both
government and history, the Encyclopedia brings exceptional breadth
and depth to the topic with more than 100 essays for each of the
critical time periods covered. With each volume covering one of
seven time periods that correspond to key eras in American history,
the essays and articles in this authoritative encyclopedia focus on
the following themes of political history: The three branches of
government Elections and political parties Legal and constitutional
histories Political movements and philosophies, and key political
figures Economics Military politics International relations,
treaties, and alliances Regional histories Key Features Organized
chronologically by political eras Reader's guide for easy-topic
searching across volumes Maps, photographs, and tables enhance the
text Signed entries by a stellar group of contributors VOLUME 1
?Colonial Beginnings through Revolution ?1500-1783 ?Volume Editor:
Andrew Robertson, Herbert H. Lehman College ?The colonial period
witnessed the transformation of thirteen distinct colonies into an
independent federated republic. This volume discusses the diversity
of the colonial political experience-a diversity that modern
scholars have found defies easy synthesis-as well as the long-term
conflicts, policies, and events that led to revolution, and the
ideas underlying independence. VOLUME 2 ?The Early Republic
?1784-1840 ?Volume Editor: Michael A. Morrison, Purdue University
No period in the history of the United States was more critical to
the foundation and shaping of American politics than the early
American republic. This volume discusses the era of Confederation,
the shaping of the U.S. Constitution, and the development of the
party system. VOLUME 3 ?Expansion, Division, and Reconstruction
?1841-1877 ?Volume Editor: William Shade, Lehigh University
(emeritus) ?This volume examines three decades in the middle of the
nineteenth century, which witnessed: the emergence of the debate
over slavery in the territories, which eventually led to the Civil
War; the military conflict itself from 1861 until 1865; and the
process of Reconstruction, which ended with the readmission of all
of the former Confederate States to the Union and the "withdrawal"
of the last occupying federal troops from those states in 1877.
VOLUME 4 ?From the Gilded Age through the Age of Reform ?1878-1920
?Volume Editor: Robert Johnston, University of Illinois at Chicago
With the withdrawal of federal soldiers from Southern states the
previous year, 1878 marked a new focus in American politics, and it
became recognizably modern within the next 40 years. This volume
focuses on race and politics; economics, labor, and capitalism;
agrarian politics and populism; national politics; progressivism;
foreign affairs; World War I; and the end of the progressive era.
VOLUME 5 ?Prosperity, Depression, and War ?1921-1945 ?Volume
Editor: Robert Zieger, University of Florida Between 1921 and 1945,
the U.S. political system exhibited significant patterns of both
continuity and change in a turbulent time marked by racist
conflicts, the Great Depression, and World War II. The main topics
covered in this volume are declining party identification; the
"Roosevelt Coalition"; evolving party organization; congressional
inertia in the 1920s; the New Deal; Congress during World War II;
the growth of the federal government; Franklin D. Roosevelt's
presidency; the Supreme Court's conservative traditions; and a new
judicial outlook. VOLUME 6 ?Postwar Consensus to Social Unrest
?1946-1975 ?Volume Editor: Thomas Langston, Tulane University This
volume examines the postwar era with the consolidation of the New
Deal, the onset of the Cold War, and the Korean War. It then moves
into the 1950s and early 1960s, and discusses the Vietnam war; the
era of John F. Kennedy; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the Civil Rights
Act; Martin Luther King and the Voting Rights Act; antiwar
movements; The War Powers Act; environmental policy; the Equal
Rights Amendment; Roe v. Wade; Watergate; and the end of the
Vietnam War. VOLUME 7 ?The Clash of Conservatism and Liberalism
?1976 to present ?Volume Editor: Richard Valelly, Swarthmore
College ?The troubled Carter Administration, 1977-1980, proved to
be the political gateway for the resurgence of a more ideologically
conservative Republican party led by a popular president, Ronald
Reagan. The last volume of the Encyclopedia covers politics and
national institutions in a polarized era of nationally competitive
party politics and programmatic debates about taxes, social policy,
and the size of national government. It also considers the mixed
blessing of the change in superpower international competition
associated with the end of the Cold War. Stateless terrorism
(symbolized by the 9/11 attacks), the continuing American tradition
of civil liberties, and the broad change in social diversity
wrought by immigration and the impact in this period of the rights
revolutions are also covered.
Evaluating Current Approaches to Leadership This book offers a
comprehensive evaluation of current approaches to leadership from a
discerning Christian perspective. Combining expertise in
leadership, theology, and ministry, the authors take a historical
look at leadership and how it is viewed and used in today's
context. The book is informed by both biblical and leadership
studies scholarship and interacts with a number of popular
marketplace writings on leadership. It also evaluates exemplary
role models of Christian leadership. The second edition has been
updated and revised throughout.
In this book, Craig Detweiler examines forty-five films from the
twenty-first century that resonate theologically--from "The Lord of
the Rings "trilogy to "Little Miss Sunshine"--offering
groundbreaking insight into their scriptural connections and
theological applications.
Detweiler writes with the eye of a filmmaker, leads Hollywood and
religion initiatives at Fuller Seminary, and even came to faith
through cinema. In this book, he unpacks the "theology of everyday
life," exploring the Spirit of God in creation, redemption, and
"general revelation" through sometimes unlikely filmmakers. It's
the first authoritative book that dissects up-to-date movies
selected by the popular Internet Movie Database.
This book is recommended for teachers, students, pastors, film
fans, and those interested in the intersection of Christianity and
culture.
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