The Superpowers and the Glory
The Superpowers and the Glory

Author: Joe George

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2023-03-06

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1666723169

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Christians love superhero movies, just like everybody else. But should they? How do the themes in the world’s most popular movies relate to Christ’s teachings? How do believers reconcile superhero violence with Jesus’s message of peace? How does the Sermon on the Mount relate to superhero power fantasies? The Superpowers and the Glory helps readers answer those questions by teaching them how to identify the themes in superhero movies and examine them through Christian theology. With deep dives into nearly every superhero movie ever released, the book trains readers in understanding the worldviews behind movies such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman. Each chapter includes discussion questions, perfect for small groups, Sunday school classes, or personal inquiry. From Marvel hits like Black Panther and The Avengers to DC blockbusters Batman and Justice League to indie characters Hellboy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Superpowers and the Glory is an easy-to-read guide to using superhero movies to strengthen your relationship with Christ.

The Superpowers and the Glory
The Superpowers and the Glory

Author: Joe George

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2023-03-06

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1666731056

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Christians love superhero movies, just like everybody else. But should they? How do the themes in the world's most popular movies relate to Christ's teachings? How do believers reconcile superhero violence with Jesus's message of peace? How does the Sermon on the Mount relate to superhero power fantasies? The Superpowers and the Glory helps readers answer those questions by teaching them how to identify the themes in superhero movies and examine them through Christian theology. With deep dives into nearly every superhero movie ever released, the book trains readers in understanding the worldviews behind movies such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman. Each chapter includes discussion questions, perfect for small groups, Sunday school classes, or personal inquiry. From Marvel hits like Black Panther and The Avengers to DC blockbusters Batman and Justice League to indie characters Hellboy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Superpowers and the Glory is an easy-to-read guide to using superhero movies to strengthen your relationship with Christ.

The Last War of the Superpowers
The Last War of the Superpowers

Author: Otinel C, Iancu

Publisher: Josue Gerardo Roquet Rivera

Published: 2018-01-29

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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“The Last War of the Superpowers” book takes a unique approach toward the main players and events of the drama of this world, known to many as the Great Controversy between God and Satan. The book begins by presenting the origin and the incipient phase of this conflict. The rest of its chapters focus on the events leading up to the final climax of this universal war. Using the Scriptures, especially the books of Daniel and Revelation, this book directs the attention of the reader toward not only past events but also toward events which are unfolding before his own eyes. It enables him to see in what prophetic time he lives and what he can expect to see happening as he moves ahead into the final stage of this world’s story.

Super Christ
Super Christ

Author: Christian Cassarly

Publisher: Christian Cassarly

Published:

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13:

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In this epic rendition of the true power of Christ, “ Super Christ” illustrates Jesus Christ as never before. A superhero. Stronger then Superman, faster then the Flash, bigger then The Hulk, Jesus Christ takes down the entire empire of Evil with superpowers that are only known in this book! Join our God Superhero into his kingdom and gain new superpowers yourself by believing in the most powerful God and hero that exists, Jesus Christ.

Films for All Seasons
Films for All Seasons

Author: Abby Olcese

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1514007851

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Film critic Abby Olcese invites us to reflect on the great themes of the church calendar for each liturgical season through the lens of film. From superhero movies to classics and arthouse films, this book is more than just a book about movies–it's a model for how we engage with art as Christians.

Kissinger and Brzezinski
Kissinger and Brzezinski

Author: Gerry Argyris Andrianopoulos

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-07-27

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 1349217417

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Going beyond superficial comparisons of Kissinger and Brzezinski, this study, by comparing their views on world politics and on strategy and tactics for achieving national goals and examining the consistency of their beliefs and actions while in and out of office, finds that, despite Brzezinski's attacks on Kissinger, he shared many of his views and copied many of his actions while in office and that their policy-making behaviour was, indeed, strongly influenced by their shared beliefs.

The Indian Ocean and the Superpowers
The Indian Ocean and the Superpowers

Author: Rasul Bux Rais

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780389206958

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This study focuses on the political and strategic implications of the presence in the Indian Ocean of the United States and the Soviet Union. The author examines the geopolitics of the region in historical perspective and describes the evolution of U.S. and Soviet strategy in the Indian Ocean. The central theme of the book is that the naval deployments of the superpowers should be seen in the context of each power's economic and security interests rather than in the context of military rivalry. The book provides an incisive and comprehensive account of U.S. and Soviet strategies in the Indian Ocean by establishing and integrating the links between the economic, political, and strategic dynamics of the situation.

Geography and Political Power
Geography and Political Power

Author: Peter M. Slowe

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-11-19

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1317341031

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Focusing on the relationship between geography and power, this book, originally published in 1990, isolates five sources of political power – might, right, nationhood, legality and legitimacy – and demonstrtes the centrality of geography to the argument of each case. The author stresses the value of geographical expertise to political decision-making and illustrates this through the use of case—studies. His analysis of the sources of power goes deep into an understanding of politics and explores the implications for geography of political thought.

The Superpowers
The Superpowers

Author: Paul Dukes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-01-04

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1134581521

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The Superpowers traces the development of the USA and Russia (later USSR) from 1898 through to 2000, placing the Cold War, from inception to ending, into the wider social, economic and political context. This is the first history of the two major participants and their relationship throughout the twentieth century. The Superpowers: explores the intertwining history of the two powers chronologically and includes discussion of: * the inheritance of the two great powers and their imperial background * World War One and the Russian Revolution * Capitalism and Socialism * World War Two and its impact * the conflicts in Berlin, Czechoslovakia, Vietnam and Afghanistan * Perestroika and the end of the USSR * the significance of the events of 1991 and their legacy.

Leadership Perspectives
Leadership Perspectives

Author: Alan Hooper

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-05-15

Total Pages: 684

ISBN-13: 1351922548

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This definitive reference work is designed to meet a need for all those who have an interest in Leadership; be they students at business schools, academic researchers, leadership consultants or practical leaders. At last, we have a collection of seminal peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in one convenient volume. All the members of the Editorial Team have an association with the renowned Centre for Leadership Studies at Exeter University and they have chosen their articles around six core themes: Understanding Leadership; Relationships; Power and Leadership; Leadership, Identity and Difference; Imagination; Spirituality in Organizations. These themes cover a broad spectrum of Leadership and this volume enables people to access some of the best writing on this fascinating topic, all in one publication.