Surveying the evolution of the Jewish people and its culture and thought throughout the ages, this book describes the momentous results of Jewry's encounter with European Modernism. It traces how, over the last two-and-a-half centuries, pluralism and secularism first took hold in the Jewish world and then expanded until they are now the dominant feature and the driving force in contemporary Judaism. These issues are illuminated with a wide selection of works from the Jewish literature and thought.
A sizzling fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster After a blaze on his block results in an overturned Dumpster, firefighter Harris Blackfinds a shoebox filled with striking nudes and a handwritten note admitting to the woman'slove for…him? Who is the enigmatic woman in the photos, and how does she know him sowell? His next door neighbor and best friend, P.I. Clair Caldwell, is the perfect personto help him solve the mystery. Except that Clair is already more involved than he evercould have guessed…
Sefer Brantshpigl is an important Yiddish religious/ethical work first published in Cracow, 1596. It was reprinted six more times into the beginning of the eighteenth century and is an important source for the social and religious life of Central/East European Jewry in the Early Modern period. This volume is the first complete translation of this text into English with annotations and scholarly introduction. The author, Moshe Henochs Altschul-Yerushalmi was a member of what has become to be known as the "secondary intelligentsia." Little is known about his life, other than that he lived in Prague. His son, Henoch Altschul, was the Shamash of the Jewish community of Prague from 1603–1633. He examined all aspects of Jewish social and religious life in seventy-six chapters. Each chapter discusses a specific topic. Not only does he describe what is good and critiques what he finds to be lacking, but he buttresses his arguments with citations from the whole range of rabbinic literature. One aspect that is particularly interesting is his citation of kabbalistic sources in his arguments. He cites kabbalistic sources more than sixty times and even devotes a whole chapter to the kabbalistic night ritual of Tikkun Hazot.
The 25th volume in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's published works. Darwin was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century. His work remains a central subject of study in the history of ideas, the history of science, zoology, botany, geology and evolution.
"Women of W.o.r.t.h." is an acrostic for worship, obedience, respect, truth and honor. This talently written step study is a truly engaging, self reflective and challenging journey, taking women from all walks of life by the hand, breaking destructive patterns and learned behaviors. It is skillfully designed to bring women back to their God given roles verses society dictated roles.Women everywhere are emerging from this perpetual study as stronger and more spiritually mature women in the Lord, transforming their minds, hearts, thoughts, actions, marriages and relationships, by the power of the Holy Spirit and God's Word; marking their daily walk with the Lord as something to be modeled after and having learned what it is to be a true woman of worth, helping them to live a life that is even more glorifying to God.Renee' Lovelace, Author of "A Voice," lives in Northern California. This is her second published work with "Men of Promise" and "Life's Answers" on the horizon. She has been a teacher of the Word for over 15 years and has a true heart for discipleship. Jesus commissioned us to go into all of the world and to make disciples, Renee' has taken this seriously and desires to pass on the discipleship that she was so fortunate to have received early on in her own walk with the Lord.She has taught discipleship courses, small group studies, "Women of Worth" and "Life's Answers" in both Northern and Southern California. She has a passion for teaching and through the power of the Holy Spirit, wants to be a part of bringing her readers into full spiritual maturity, helping them to exchange all that they are for all that He is.
Secular Byzantine Women examines female material culture during the Late Roman, Byzantine, and Post-Byzantine eras, to better understand the lives of ordinary and humble women during this period. Although recent scholarship has contributed greatly to our knowledge of Byzantine and medieval women, such research has largely focused on female saints, imperial figures, and prominent women of local communities. But what about secular and non-privileged women? Bringing together scholars from various fields, including archaeology, history, theology, anthropology, and ethnography, this volume seeks to answer this important question. The chapters examine the everyday lives of lay women, including their working routines, their clothing, and precious possessions. This book will appeal to scholars and students of Byzantine history, art, and archaeology, as well as those interested in gender and material culture studies.
