Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient Israel
Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient Israel

Author: Othmar Keel

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13:

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Keel and Uehlinger's unique study brings the massive Palestinian archaeological evidence of 8,500 amulets and inscriptions to bear on these questions. Vindicating the use of symbols and visual remains to investigate ancient religion, the authors employ iconographic evidence from around 1750 B.C.E. through the Persian period (c. 333 B.C.E.) to reconstruct the emergence and development of the Yahweh cult in relation to its immediate neighbors and competitors. They also fully explore whether female characteristics were present in the early Yahweh figure and how they might have evolved in Israelite religion. Keel and Uehlinger's major study marks the maturation of iconographical studies and affords an exciting glimpse into the vibrant religious life of ancient Canaan and Israel.

Love and Other Stories
Love and Other Stories

Author: Anton Chekhov

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1513265458

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Love and Other Stories (1922) is a collection of twenty-three stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. Recognized today as foundational for the development of the modern short story, Anton Chekhov has transcended Russian literature to become one of the most popular and acclaimed authors in history, in any language. This collection showcases the author’s unique talent for illuminating the intricacies of love and critiquing the values of social and political circles. In “Love,” an aging bachelor meets a beautiful young woman named Sasha, sending passionate letters and soon proposing to her. Despite signs of irreconcilable differences—namely, Sasha’s youthful innocence and childish disposition—he marries her and soon longs for the freedom of single life. “A Country Cottage” follows a young couple on a moonlit stroll in the vicinity of their humble home. Passing the local train station, they playfully discuss their plans for dinner while remarking on the beauty of the landscape. When a train passes through bearing a group of unexpected visitors, however, they find themselves torn between a longing for solitude and their tedious social obligations. In “The Death of a Government Clerk,” a low-level official accidentally sneezes on the person sitting in front of him during a theater performance, only to realize the man is a prominent General. Horrified, the clerk spends the next day attempting to atone for his mistake, only to enrage the man further. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anton Chekhov’s Love and Other Stories is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers.

Love and Other Stories
Love and Other Stories

Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9360461024

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"Love and Other Stories" is a collection of brief stories written by way of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, one of the most celebrated Russian writers of the past due nineteenth and early 20th centuries. The stories show off Chekhov's mastery of the fast tale form and his eager perception into the human circumstance. The series encompasses quite a number topic, delving into the complexities of love, relationships, and the everyday lives of regular human beings. Chekhov's tales are characterized via a profound know-how of human nature, capturing moments of joy, sorrow, and introspection with superb sensitivity. In "Love and Other Stories," Chekhov explores the nuances of romantic relationships, regularly highlighting the subtleties and intricacies of human feelings. The character's grapple with the challenges of affection, navigating the delicate balance between ardour and practicality. Chekhov's narrative style is marked by using a mix of realism and irony, reflecting the social and cultural milieu of past due 19th-century Russia. The tales are poignant and thought-provoking, providing readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human psyche. "Love and Other Stories" stands as a undying collection that maintains to resonate with readers, showcasing Chekhov's potential to seize the depth of human experience in concise and evocative narratives. The tales continue to be a testament to Chekhov's enduring legacy as a grasp storyteller.

CHERUB Complete Collection Books 1-12 (Boxed Set)
CHERUB Complete Collection Books 1-12 (Boxed Set)

Author: Robert Muchamore

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781481499514

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An undercover teen agent discovers the ups and downs of espionage in all twelve books of the CHERUB series, which Rick Riordan says has “plenty of action”—now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set! CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented—and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not exist. It is a tough job, but these agents have one crucial advantage: adults never suspect that teens are spying on them. Follow James through his training and his action-packed missions as he learns what it means to be a true CHERUB agent. This action-packed boxed set includes: The Recruit The Dealer Maximum Security The Killing Divine Madness Man vs. Beast The Fall Mad Dogs The Sleepwalker The General Brigands M.C. Shadow Wave

The Fall
The Fall

Author: Robert Muchamore

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-04

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1442499478

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Originally published: London: Hodder Children's Books, 2007.

The Recruit
The Recruit

Author: Robert Muchamore

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-04-15

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1481426176

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A young foster child gets inducted into an elite group of underage spies in this gripping first book in the young adult CHERUB series perfect for graduates of City Spies and Spy School. Following the death of his mother, eleven-year-old James Choke gets separated from his half-sister, Lauren, and sent to a children’s home. James may be a bit of a troublemaker, but he’s also brilliant and soon makes an impression on his roommate—who introduces James to CHERUB. CHERUB is an organization of highly trained, extremely talented spies aged ten to seventeen who tackle sensitive missions where adult agents would draw too much attention. When James passes the entrance exams, his next hurdle is the brutal one hundred days of basic training. From being forced to spend Christmas night outside in his underwear to a grueling three-day solo hike through a rain forest, James gets pushed to his limit and beyond…but he perseveres. James is soon sent overseas with one of his CHERUB mentors to monitor a dangerous group of people, but when deadly compounds enter the mix, will James’s first mission also be his last?

Fledgling: Jason Steed
Fledgling: Jason Steed

Author: Mark Cooper

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1402257627

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Tormented by his mother's death... Taken for granted by his father... Trained in deadly martial arts... Jason Steed is looking for a place to call home. He finds what he's looking for in the Sea Cadets—an elite group of British youngsters being groomed for lifelong service in the military. But when a routine training exercise goes awry, Jason finds himself in the middle of a secret mission. The future of the world hangs in the balance...and Jason might be the only one who can save it. "A coming of age heart wrenching story packed with laughs and fast paced action. Most readers who love action and spy fiction will devour this dynamic book in a single sitting or two, otherwise they'll be in extreme agony waiting to see what happens next."—Fictionreviewer.com

Shadow Wave
Shadow Wave

Author: Robert Muchamore

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-04-04

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1481456768

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A CHERUB agent must choose between the agency and his own beliefs in the twelfth and final book of the CHERUB series, which Rick Riordan says has “plenty of action.” After a tsunami causes massive devastation to a tropical island, its governor sends in bulldozers to knock down villages, replacing them with luxury hotels. Guarding the corrupt governor’s family isn’t James Adams’s idea of the perfect mission, especially for his last as a CHERUB agent. And then retired colleague Kyle Blueman resurfaces with a grudge against the politician that ties back to one of his own CHERUB missions. Kyle has an unofficial and highly dangerous plan of his own—one that offers him a chance at redemption and James a way to help the people of the island. But can James turn his back on the organization that made him who he is today?

Mad Dogs
Mad Dogs

Author: Robert Muchamore

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-04

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1442499532

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"Originally published in Great Britain in 2007 by Hodder Children's Books"--Title page verso.