The A to Z of Unitarian Universalism
The A to Z of Unitarian Universalism

Author: Mark W. Harris

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2009-07-29

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 0810863332

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Small though it may be, Unitarian Universalism has had a big impact not only on its members but also on the world around it. Rejecting the constraints of other Christian denominations, it sought tolerance for itself and, surprisingly, freely granted tolerance to others. Evolving in its principles and practices over a relatively short lifetime, it shows every sign of developing further, reaching beyond Christianity to embrace what is good in other, more diverse religions. Unitarian Universalism has also regularly been at the forefront in fighting for social causes, including abolition, temperance, women's suffrage, pacifism, educational reform, environmentalism, and others. Unitarian Universalism has also spread with time. First developed in present-day Romania and Hungary, its center shifted early to England, but its most successful story is the way it grew and flourished in the United States. This reference covers numerous subjects, both historical and contemporary, with entries on the places where the church was present, many more on significant leaders, and an impressive number on causes and issues. All the important people, events, and ideas in this religion are included, as well as important late-20th-century battles, including racism and new principles and purposes.

International Who's Who in Poetry 2005
International Who's Who in Poetry 2005

Author: Europa Publications

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 1787

ISBN-13: 1135355193

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The 13th edition of the International Who's Who in Poetry is a unique and comprehensive guide to the leading lights and freshest talent in poetry today. Containing biographies of more than 4,000 contemporary poets world-wide, this essential reference work provides truly international coverage. In addition to the well known poets, talented up-and-coming writers are also profiled. Contents: * Each entry provides full career history and publication details * An international appendices section lists prizes and past prize-winners, organizations, magazines and publishers * A summary of poetic forms and rhyme schemes * The career profile section is supplemented by lists of Poets Laureate, Oxford University professors of poetry, poet winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature, winners of the Pulitzer Prize for American Poetry and of the King's/Queen's Gold medal and other poetry prizes.

Historical Dictionary of Unitarian Universalism
Historical Dictionary of Unitarian Universalism

Author: Mark W. Harris

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-08-31

Total Pages: 683

ISBN-13: 1538115913

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The Unitarian Universalist religious movement is small in numbers, but has a long history as a radical, reforming movement within Protestantism, coupled with a larger, liberal social witness to the world. Both Unitarianism and Universalism began as Christian denominations, but rejected doctrinal constraints to embrace a human views of Jesus, an openness to continuing revelation, and a loving God who, they believed, wanted to be reconciled with all people. In the twentieth century Unitarian Universalism developed beyond Christianity and theism to embrace other religious perspectives, becoming more inclusive and multi-faith. Efforts to achieve justice and equality included civil rights for African-Americans, women and gays and lesbians, along with strident support for abortion rights, environmentalism and peace. Today the Unitarian Universalist movement is a world-wide faith that has expanded into several new countries in Africa, continued to develop in the Philippines and India, while maintaining historic footholds in Romania, Hungary, England, and especially the United States and Canada. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Unitarian Universalism contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on people, places, events and trends in the history of the Unitarian and Universalist faiths including American leaders and luminaries, important writers and social reformers. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Unitarian Universalism.

Walt Whitman, Philosopher Poet
Walt Whitman, Philosopher Poet

Author: John W. McDonald

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2007-02-20

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 0786423889

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Was Walt Whitman--celebrated poet of freedom and democracy--a determinist at heart? A close study of Leaves of Grass shows that Whitman consistently acknowledges the inevitability of all things. As John McDonald argues, this seeming contradiction lies at the heart of Whitman's poetry, a fact continually overlooked in the more than 100 years that critics have written about the poet and his magnum opus. This volume contains an extensive study of Walt Whitman's poetry that explores both Whitman's guiding philosophy and its uses to unlock meaning within Leaves of Grass. Beginning with a detailed explanation of determinism, the author examines Whitman's use of indirection, which the poet referred to at times as a game played to evade the reader's comprehension. The work seeks to define a philosophy which was, in the author's opinion, the most significant influence in Whitman's thought and in his art. Various poems are examined in depth, including Song of Myself, Passage to India and the particularly significant With Antecedents. Gathered here will be evidence from Whitman's poems and prose and from his notes and quoted remarks, enough evidence to show beyond doubt that determinism was indeed his most significant influence. An innovative look at one of America's greatest poets.

Landing in Oz
Landing in Oz

Author: Nita Penfold

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-04-06

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1105649822

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Award winning poet, Nita Penfold's second full length book of poetry. Nita Penfold received her Master of Arts in Writing from Lesley University and her doctorate in ministry at Wisdom University. Her first full-length book, They Stand Up in Broken Shells, earned her the 2006 Writer's Digest International Self-Published Poetry Book Award. More information at: www.nitapenfold.com.About Landing in Oz: In this book of Nita Penfold's soulful and intrepid poetry, we find a contiguous series of luscious moments, inching us toward some greater light; here familiar or familial, there abstract. But more than that, in the germ of her impartial reverence for nature, we find answers that acknowledge then challenge grief - that venture beyond reason- toward genuine, legitimate joy. Leda Joandaughter, author of the novel, Tao of Love