Martyrdom and Memory

Martyrdom and Memory

Author: Elizabeth Anne Castelli

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9780231129862

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Utilising a wide range of early sources, this title identifies the roots of the concept of Christian martyrdom, as lloking at how it has been expressed in events such as the shootings at Columbine High School in 1999.


When Faith Is Forbidden

When Faith Is Forbidden

Author: Todd Nettleton

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0802499465

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Winner of the ECPA Book Award Journey alongside Persecuted Christians Take a 40-day journey to meet brothers and sisters who share in the sufferings of Christ. When Faith Is Forbidden takes you to meet a Chinese Christian woman who called six months in prison "a wonderful time," an Iraqi pastor and his wife just eight days after assassins' bullets ripped into his flesh, and others from our spiritual family who've suffered greatly for wearing the name of Christ. Each stop on this 40-day journey includes inspiration and encouragement through the story of a persecuted believer. You’ll also find space for reflection and a suggested prayer as you grow to understand the realities of living under persecution—and learn from the examples of the bold believers you'll meet. For more than 20 years, Todd Nettleton (host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio) has traveled the world to interview hundreds of Christians who’ve been persecuted for the name of Christ. Now he opens his memory bank—and even his personal journals—to take you along to meet bold believers who will inspire you to a deeper walk with Christ.


Heroes and Martyrs of Palestine

Heroes and Martyrs of Palestine

Author: Laleh Khalili

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-03-29

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1139462822

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Many decades have passed since the Palestinian national movement began its political and military struggle. In that time, poignant memorials at massacre sites, a palimpsest of posters of young heroes and martyrs, sorrowful reminiscences about lost loved ones, and wistful images of young men and women who fought as guerrillas, have all flourished in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Heroes and Martyrs of Palestine tells the story of how dispossessed Palestinians have commemorated their past, and how through their dynamic everyday narrations, their nation has been made even without the institutional memory-making of a state. Bringing ethnography to political science, Khalili invites us to see Palestinian nationalism in its proper international context and traces its affinities with Third Worldist movements of its time, while tapping a rich and oft-ignored seam of Palestinian voices, histories, and memories.


The Politics of National Celebrations in the Arab Middle East

The Politics of National Celebrations in the Arab Middle East

Author: Elie Podeh

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-06-30

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 110737779X

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Why do countries celebrate defining religious moments or significant events in their history, and how and why do their leaders select certain events for commemoration and not others? This book is the first systematic study of the role of celebrations and public holidays in the Arab Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the present. By tracing the history of the modern nation-state through successive generations, the book shows how Arab rulers have used public holidays as a means of establishing their legitimacy and, more broadly, a sense of national identity. Most recently, some states have attempted to nationalize religious festivals in the face of the Islamic revival. With its many illustrations and copious examples from across the region, the book offers an alternative perspective on the history and politics of the Middle East.


The Treasury of Saints and Martyrs

The Treasury of Saints and Martyrs

Author: Margaret Mulvihill

Publisher: Viking Juvenile

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13:

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Children will love reading about the fascinating lives of various saints and their journeys, illustrated with beautifully colored pictures. Calendar of saints days also is included.


The Martyr

The Martyr

Author: Murtaza Mutahhari

Publisher: Islamic Seminary Publications

Published: 1983-06

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 0941724131

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On This Day

On This Day

Author: Robert J. Morgan

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 1997-08-10

Total Pages: 1161

ISBN-13: 1418586552

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In this year-long devotional, gain an insightful introduction to the heroes, saints, and martyrs of 20 centuries of Christianity. Perfect for sermon illustrations or personal devotions, these 365 vignettes include related Scripture readings and black-and-white artwork. From the Roman Empire to the Reformation, St. Valentine to St. Francis, Martin Luther to Billy Graham, bestselling author Robert J. Morgan introduces you to a parade of preachers, popes, martyrs, heroes, and saints. Enjoy intriguing and inspiring stories from two thousand years of Christianity as Morgan offers a glimpse into church history. On This Day in Christian History is an introduction to 365 of the most remarkable men and women of faith you will ever meet. Simple, colorful stories tell you about history-making events in the lives of people who loved God wholeheartedly. This unique devotional: Provides a rarely seen view of believers and their roles in the Christian church Offers daily Scripture reading from the Contemporary English Version Is a goldmine of speech starters—lesson and sermon illustrations for speakers, preachers, and teachers Includes a helpful index of selected topics On This Day in Christian History brings a year’s worth of insight and spiritual challenge as you learn what some Christians endured because of their love for God.


The Missing Martyrs

The Missing Martyrs

Author: Charles Kurzman

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0190907975

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In this startlingly counterintuitive book, a leading authority on Islamic movements demonstrates that terrorist groups are thoroughly marginal in the Muslim world. Charles Kurzman draws on government sources, public opinion surveys, election results, and in-depth interviews with Muslims in the Middle East and around the world, finding that while young Muslims are indeed angry at the West, they are simply not attracted to terrorist methods. This revised edition, updated to include the self-proclaimed "Islamic State," concludes that fear of terrorism should be brought into alignment with the actual level of threat, and that government policies and public opinion should be based on evidence rather than alarmist hyperbole.


New Proclamation Commentary on Feasts, Holy Days, and Other Celebrations

New Proclamation Commentary on Feasts, Holy Days, and Other Celebrations

Author: Bill Doggett

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0800662288

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New Proclamation Commentary on Feasts, Holy Days, and Other Celebrations continues the tradition of excellent biblical commentary that users of the seasonal New Proclamation volumes have come to expect. This volume offers essential historical background about each of thirty-five so-called lesser feasts and places each day into the context of the church year. Quotes related to the festival day from prayers, liturgies, and other sources have been included to help enliven the sermon and enhance worship, along with other guidance for preaching. Commentary and recommended texts for ten national days and nonliturgical celebrations are also included.