"An emerging field of study that explores the Hispanic minority in the United States, Latino Studies is enriched by an interdisciplinary perspective. Historians, sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists, demographers, linguists, as well as religion, ethnicity, and culture scholars, among others, bring a varied, multifaceted approach to the understanding of a people whose roots are all over the Americas and whose permanent home is north of the Rio Grande. Oxford Bibliographies in Latino Studies offers an authoritative, trustworthy, and up-to-date intellectual map to this ever-changing discipline."--Editorial page.
This reference work explores the images, symbols, motifs, metaphors, figures of speech, and literary patterns found in the Bible. With over 800 articles by over 100 expert contributors, this is an inviting, enlightening and indispensable companion to the reading, study, contemplation and enjoyment of the Bible.
This is more than a book of facts. To turn its pages is to explore the wonder and excitement and awesome adventure of what it means to be a Jew . . . to stride through the grandeur of your inheritance, spanning the ages and the continents and the seas from Ur of the Chaldees and Pharaonic Egypt to present-day Israel and America.
Moses Wilhelm Shapira's infamous Deuteronomy manuscripts -- long believed to be forgeries -- are of far greater significance than ever imagined. Idan Dershowitz shows that the text preserved in these manuscripts is not based on the book of Deuteronomy. On the contrary, it is a proto-biblical book, the likes of which has never before been seen.
The Levites and the Boundaries of Israelite Identity brings renewed attention to the place of the Levites in the definition of Israelite concepts and myths of identity, from the early Iron Age through the late Persian period
This book attempts to give understanding based on Hebrew Israelite culture, how the Priesthood of Israel operated. It was definitely different from the one based in Roman Catholicism, Christianity and Judaism. When Scripture is viewed from a Hebrew perspective, the culture is distinct from that of Rome's organizations. The Israelites' nation was first led by the Priesthood of Aaron and the Tribe of Levi. Levi, with his brother Judah, were called to visit Isaac, their grandfather. He blessed them and assigned to them two different roles. Levi was taught the law of the Priesthood of sacrifices, whole burnt-offerings, first-fruits, free-will offerings, and thank-offerings. The entire tribe of Levi was set apart for holy use in the Temple of Israel's service and was instructed not to pollute themselves with the Philistines or Gentiles. Judah was called to have Kingship. However, because the Israelites were disobedient and mixed and mingled with the other nations, the Priesthood became corrupted and no longer exists today. As a result, the Israelites awakening to their identity and heritage must be mindful not to join and implement an obsolete priesthood. The Highest YAHUAH said that Israel will lose its heritage which includes how the Levitical Priesthood was set up and worked. We will learn again how it works once the Kingdom of YAHUAH is established.
Fifteen years after its original publication comes a thoroughly revised edition of the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Every article from the original edition has been revisited. With some articles being removed, others revised, and many new articles added, the result is a completely new dictionary covering systematic, historical, and philosophical theology as well as theological ethics.
Tudor Parfitt examines a myth which is based on one of the world's oldest mysteries - what happened to the lost tribes of Israel? Christians and Jews alike have attached great importance to the legendary fate of these tribes which has had a remarkable impact on their ideologies throughout history. Each tribe of Israel claimed descent from one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the land of Israel was eventually divided up between them. Following a schism which formed after the death of Solomon, ten of the tribes set up an independent northern kingdom, whilst those of Judah and Levi set up a separate southern kingdom. In 721BC the ten northern tribes were ethnically cleansed by the Assyrians and the Bible states they were placed: in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan and in the city of Medes. The Bible also foretold that one day they would be reunited with the southern tribes in the final redemption of the people of Israel. Their subsequent history became a tapestry of legend and hearsay. The belief persisted that they had been lost in some remote part of the world and there were countless suggestions and claims as to where.
This material will be based on several things to tie a lot of things together, that might have been hindering us as Christians to grow to our potential. You see there are keys in the word of God that must be understood. To receive the total blessing of the promises we must be incompliance of God ́s revelation for man. Within the keys we fine many things and within this material we are going to be looking for a greater understanding of Christ Jesus. I found the best way to do that is to study the tribes. For which will enhance our understanding of the Old Testament, and exactly how things connected to the New Testament. And most of all give us better understanding of the Savoir our Lord Jesus Christ, through understanding His character. We will look at the four major characteristics of our Lord. To see how His perfection of the traits that combined together outlined the characteristic which the tribes possessed. Each trait is a key in our understanding of a closer walk with Christ. As we see the riches in getting closer to the perfect character of Christ Jesus in our daily life. To enhance our life in such a way that we can have victory in areas were we struggle. Not saying we are going to be perfect here on earth, but we can strive to be better each day. We will also decipher some keys which will unlock and give clarity in some things in the New Testament. That will enrich our lives forever! God Bless You! Let's get started. The power in God's revelation instead of man's interpretation sets free some things that hinders. This book will be looking at the qualities or traits that build characteristics that combined with other characteristics built Christ Jesus character. With the understanding of the Tribes will give the quality that builds characteristics that grows and develops character. Enjoy the readings you have my Blessings as well as my Prayers! God Bless
What are the roots and deeper meanings of the Tribes of Israel? How did the blessings received by the Tribes from Yaakov Avinu differ from those of Moshe Rabbeinu? What are the unique characteristics of each Tribe? With years of careful research and writing, this book answers all the above questions--and more, giving fascinating insight into the Twelve Tribes of Israel, the Shevatim. Includes many charts, maps, and illustrations to give a clear and in-depth explanation of the Tribes in an easy-to-read format. The author draws from his experience as an esteemed educator, and this extremely readable book will be enjoyed by both adults and young readers.
