As the Bandit Will I Confess You
As the Bandit Will I Confess You

Author: Mark G. Bilby

Publisher: Brepols / University of Strasbourg

Published: 2013-12-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 2906805122

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The story of the so-called Good Thief as found in Lc 23, 39-43 has a vibrant and diverse afterlife in early Christianity. Synoptic and eschatological disparities raise concerns and provoke a variety of harmonizations. Controversies notwithstanding, early interpreters occupy themselves most of all with the episode's potential for exhortation as they identify themselves and their hearers with the good bandit. He becomes a model of Christian practices, beliefs and virtues including worship, faith (even Nicea's formulation), justification by faith, conversion, catechesis, confession, martyrdom, baptism (in many modes), endurance, asceticism, simplicity of language, penitence, and last-minute salvation. A wide variety of typological readings fashion the bandit as the first to return to paradise and even a key participant in the pivotal moment of salvation-history. By around the late 4th century, the episode becomes a standard Good Friday lectionary reading and sermon topic in the East.

Blood Theology
Blood Theology

Author: Eugene F. Rogers Jr

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-03-25

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 110884328X

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A recovery and rediscovery of the surprising strangeness of blood in theological (especially Christian) and civic discourse.

Luke 10-24
Luke 10-24

Author: Barbara E. Reid, OP

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2022-11-15

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 0814668151

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Because there are more women in the Gospel of Luke than in any other gospel, feminists have given it much attention. In this commentary, Shelly Matthews and Barbara Reid show that feminist analysis demands much more than counting the number of female characters. Feminist biblical interpretation examines how the female characters function in the narrative and also scrutinizes the workings of power with respect to empire, to anti-Judaism, and to other forms of othering. Matthews and Reid draw attention to the ambiguities of the text-both the liberative possibilities and the ways that Luke upholds the patriarchal status quo-and guide readers to empowering reading strategies.

Luke 10-24
Luke 10-24

Author: Barbara E. Reid

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2021-05-28

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0814688403

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Because there are more women in the Gospel of Luke than in any other gospel, feminists have given it much attention. In this commentary, Shelly Matthews and Barbara Reid show that feminist analysis demands much more than counting the number of female characters. Feminist biblical interpretation examines how the female characters function in the narrative and also scrutinizes the workings of power with respect to empire, to anti-Judaism, and to other forms of othering. Matthews and Reid draw attention to the ambiguities of the text—both the liberative possibilities and the ways that Luke upholds the patriarchal status quo—and guide readers to empowering reading strategies.

The Indian Chief
The Indian Chief

Author: Gustave Aimard

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2023-10-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13:

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The Indian Chief: The Story of a Revolution by Gustave Aimard: Gustave Aimard takes readers on an enthralling journey through the tumultuous times of a revolution led by an Indian chief. Through vivid storytelling, this book explores themes of resistance, cultural clashes, and the pursuit of freedom. Key Aspects of the Book "The Indian Chief: The Story of a Revolution by Gustave Aimard": Cultural Conflict: Aimard delves into the clash of cultures and perspectives as an Indian chief leads a revolution against external forces, highlighting the complexities of identity and resistance. Quest for Freedom: The narrative follows the Indian chief's struggle for self-determination and the challenges faced by individuals and communities in their fight against oppression. Exploration of Themes: Aimard skillfully weaves themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the resilience of human spirit, providing readers with a captivating literary experience. Gustave Aimard was a French author and adventurer known for his tales of the American West and stories set in exotic locales. His works often featured vivid descriptions of landscapes and cultures, drawing readers into the worlds he portrayed. Through The Indian Chief, Aimard continues to captivate readers with his exploration of diverse themes against the backdrop of revolutionary fervor.

New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1
New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1

Author: Tony Burke

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2016-12-02

Total Pages: 635

ISBN-13: 1467446017

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Compilation of little-known and never-before-published apocryphal Christian texts in English translation This anthology of ancient nonbiblical Christian literature presents informed introductions to and readable translations of a wide range of little-known apocryphal texts, most of which have never before been translated into any modern language. An introduction to the volume as a whole addresses the most significant features of the writings included and contextualizes them within the contemporary study of the Christian Apocrypha. The body of the book comprises thirty texts that have been carefully introduced, copiously annotated, and translated into English by eminent scholars. With dates of composition ranging from the second century CE to early in the second millennium, these fascinating texts provide a more complete picture of Christian thought and expression than canonical texts alone can offer.

New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 3
New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 3

Author: Tony Burke

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2023-05-25

Total Pages: 751

ISBN-13: 1467466840

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An expansive compilation of New Testament apocrypha in English translation, featuring fascinating but heretofore unpublished texts. New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 3, continues to unearth the vast diversity of Christian Scripture outside of the traditional canon. This new collection encompasses a broad range of languages—Greek, Church Slavic, Old English, Coptic, and more—and spans centuries, from the formation of the canonical New Testament to the high Middle Ages. The selections here represent some of the least studied apocryphal texts, many of which have not previously received an English translation or a critical edition. Notable newly edited and translated selections include The Martyrdom of Zechariah, The Decapitation of John the Forerunner, The Birth of John, The Revelation about the Lord’s Prayer, and The Dialogue of Mary and Christ on the Departure of the Soul. Each text is accompanied by a robust introduction, bibliography, and notes. Scholars of apocrypha, Scripture, and hagiography from a breadth of disciplines will find this an indispensable reference for their research and teaching. Contributors: Carson Bay, Mark Glen Bilby, Rick Brannan, Christian H. Bull, Slavomir Čéplö, Alexander D’Alisera, J. Gregory Given, Nathan J. Hardy, Brandon W. Hawk, Stephen C. E. Hopkins, Alexander Kocar, Brent Landau, Jacob A. Lollar, Christine Luckritz Marquis, Ivan Miroshnikov, Tobias Nicklas, Samuel Osborn, Stephen Pelle, Bradley Rice, Julia A. Snyder, Janet E. Spittler, James Toma, Péter Tóth, Sarah Veale, J. Edward Walters, Charles D. Wright, Lorne R. Zelyck

ALEXANDRE DUMAS: 40+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & True Crime Stories (Illustrated)
ALEXANDRE DUMAS: 40+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & True Crime Stories (Illustrated)

Author: Alexandre Dumas

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-06-28

Total Pages: 7706

ISBN-13: 8075835840

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This unique collection of Alexandre Dumas' historical novels, adventure classics & true crime stories has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. The D'Artagnan Romances The Three Musketeers Twenty Years After The Vicomte of Bragelonne Ten Years Later Louise da la Valliere The Man in the Iron Mask The Valois Trilogy Queen Margot (Marguerite de Valois) Chicot de Jester: La Dame de Monsoreau The Forty-Five Guardsmen The Memoirs of a Physician - Marie Antoinette Series Joseph Balsamo: The Magician The Mesmerist's Victim: Andrea de Taverney The Queen's Necklace Taking the Bastile: Ange Pitou The Countess de Charny: The Execution of King Louis XVI Other Novels The Count of Monte Cristo The Conspirators: The Chevalier d'Harmental The Regent's Daughter The Hero of the People The Royal Life-Guard Captain Paul The Sicilian Bandit The Corsican Brothers The Companions of Jehu The Wolf Leader The Black Tulip The Last Vendee The Prussian Terror Short Stories A Masked Ball Solange Celebrated crimes The Borgias The Cenci Massacres of the South Mary Stuart Karl-Ludwig Sand Urbain Grandier Nisida Derues La Constantin Joan of Naples The Man in the Iron Mask (An Essay) Martin Guerre Ali Pacha The Countess De Saint-Geran Murat The Marquise De Brinvilliers Vaninka The Marquise De Ganges Essays Alexandre Dumas by W. E. Henley A Gossip on a Novel of Dumas's by Robert Louis Stevenson Alexandre Dumas by Andrew Lang To Alexandre Dumas by Andrew Lang Biography Alexandre Dumas by Adolphe Cohn Alexandre Dumas, père (1802-1870) was a French writer whose works have been translated into nearly 100 languages and he is one of the most widely read French authors. His most famous works are The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.