The Veiled Sayings
The Veiled Sayings

Author: Elizabeth Elder

Publisher: Page Publishing Inc

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1647011205

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Elizabeth Elder's reflections on the veiled sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas reveal an experience of the divine that is both intimate and near, rather than distant and authoritative. Her reading of Thomas leads the reader to a Jesus who does not speak to you, but within you and from you, as you meditate on these simultaneously exotic and familiar sayings. Elder discloses an ancient practice of meditative reading that suggests that the Gospel is not about Jesus, but about you, the reader—that Jesus' words are also your words. This is the archetypal Jesus that speaks you and lives you. This is a reading in line with the meditative reading praxis that the anonymous author of the Gospel of Thomas would appreciate. As Elder demonstrates with great verve and intuition, this is a text not to be "studied," but cultivated and contemplated. Her marvelous book is an invitation to this practice. – Justin Lasser, M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate professor of religious studies, Manchester University, North Manchester, Indiana.

The Veiled Threat of Magic
The Veiled Threat of Magic

Author: Natalie Gibson

Publisher: BHC Press

Published: 2022-12-13

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1643973274

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A young witch with a never-before-seen ability must hone her skills to seal a portal filled with life-consuming gods, while two supernatural creatures vie for her attention in this steamy paranormal romance. Witch Christy Adams has the magical ability to create shields, but she’s still searching for her place among the Daughters of Women coven. When she comes face to face with an immortal in the forest who is a betrayer of her kind, she sounds the alarm but none of the Nephilim can see or sense him. Curious, she doesn’t betray him and finds herself oddly attracted to him. No one in the coven blinks an eye when handsome demi-god Belial swoops in and claims Christy as his own. They’ve grown accustomed to their nature and hunger. But Belial only seems to muddle her thoughts with his magical allure and she questions his intention, especially when she can’t stop thinking about the immortal she met in the forest. When it’s discovered that the veil between this world and that of the dark gods has been torn, Christy is the only one who can repair it. An impending war threatens lives and challenges even the best of witches. With no mentor, no training, and no help, Christy must do the impossible and use her skills to seal the tear. But evil isn’t just behind the veil… Graphic, gritty, bloodthirsty, steamy, and uniquely original, the Witchbound saga is unlike any other paranormal romance series you’ve ever read and is recommended for mature readers.

The Veil
The Veil

Author: Blake K. Healy

Publisher: Charisma Media

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1629994979

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For as long as he can remember, Blake K. Healy has seen angels and demons. He sees them as clearly as he would see you if you were standing right in front of him. He sees angels dancing in worship services and whispering words of encouragement in people’s ears. He also sees demons latching on to people and perpetuating addiction and bitterness in their hearts. The Veil chronicles how Blake matured in this gifting, while overcoming the fear and confusion of what he saw, how he learned to use his gift of seeing for God’s glory, and how to teach others to do the same. This new and updated version of The Veil also includes a brief guide on how to begin growing in the gift of seeing in the spirit yourself, as well as an appendix of scriptural references to the spirit realm and angels, along with Blake’s commentary on these passages.

Unveiling The Veiled
Unveiling The Veiled

Author: IRFAN ALAM

Publisher: Pencil

Published: 2024-02-21

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9358837586

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Love is a madman, Working his wild schemes, Dancing crazy, tearing off clothes, Drinking poison, and quietly choosing annihilation. The book "Unveiling the veiled" is poetry about the mystical union with the beloved. These inspiring renderings, burning emotions, feelings and thoughts unveils thousands of veils to expose the hidden mysteries and experience the ecstasy and beauty of divine love. Each poem in this book urges us to put aside our fears and take the risk of discovering our core self.

Veiled Figures
Veiled Figures

Author: Teresa Heffernan

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2016-05-12

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1442624922

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Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, public debates about Islam and the veil have become increasingly divisive. Yet few acknowledge that this fascination with veiling goes back more than three centuries. In Veiled Figures, Teresa Heffernan explores how the clash of civilizations is perpetuated by the rhetoric of veiling and unveiling. Drawing on travel narratives, harem literature, and other stories, Heffernan argues that women’s bodies have been used to exacerbate the divide between religion and reason in the eighteenth century, the Islamic umma and the Western nation in the nineteenth, and Islamism and global capitalism in the contemporary period. Through the study of the writings of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Anna Bowman Dodd, Demetra Vaka Brown, Zeyneb Hanoum, and others, Heffernan’s book demonstrates the ways in which these works complicate and interrupt these divides, opening up new opportunities for a more constructive dialogue between East and West.

Unmending the Veil
Unmending the Veil

Author: Lisa Heaton

Publisher: Faith Forward Press

Published: 2013-07-28

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1734018224

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Stitch by stitch, Robin has mended the torn veil and stepped away from God’s presence. Though years have passed since her husband’s abuse, she is still paralyzed by fear and grief. While working at a lakeside inn, Robin meets Chris, a man whose compassion and care leads her back to Jesus. Only in Him will she find healing for her wounded soul. When faced with the command to forgive all things, will Robin be able to forgive her husband for doing the unthinkable, forgive God for taking what mattered most, and forgive herself for betraying Mike's trust?

The Veiled Woman
The Veiled Woman

Author: Anaïs Nin

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780241339541

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Noveller. Transgressive desires and sexual encounters are recounted in these four pieces

Refusing the Veil
Refusing the Veil

Author: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

Publisher: Biteback Publishing

Published: 2014-11-27

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 1849548463

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This topic divides people - and it will divide readers of this book too. Many Muslims worldwide either support or adopt religious veiling, and those who argue against it are often criticised, or worse. But, according to Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, the veil throws up a number of concerns, from questions of health and freedom of choice to issues of gender and personal identity. She argues that veiling conceals abuse, propagates eating disorders and restricts access to sunlight and exercise. It is imposed on babies and young girls, allows women to be shamed for not covering up, and has become associated with extremist factions. It demonises men, oppresses feminism and presents obstacles to performance and success. It even encourages racism, distorts Muslim values and strips women of autonomy and individuality. Written from a unique perspective and packed with personal experiences as well as public examples, Yasmin addresses the ultimate question of why Muslim women everywhere should refuse the veil.

Veil
Veil

Author: Christian Joppke

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-05-03

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 0745658571

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The Islamic headscarf has become the subject of heated legal and political debate. France and Germany have legislated against it, and even the UK, long a champion of multiculturalism, has recently restricted the veil proper. Ever since home-grown Islamic terrorism struck Europe, these debates have become even more prominent, impassioned and wide-ranging, with vital global importance. In this concise and beautifully written introduction to the politics of the veil in modern societies, Christian Joppke examines why a piece of clothing could have led to such controversy. He dissects the multiple meanings of the Islamic headscarf, and explores its links with the global rise of Islam, Muslim integration, and the retreat from multiculturalism. He argues that the headscarf functions as a mirror of identity, but one in which national and liberal identities overlap, exposing the paradox that while it may be an affront to liberal values, its suppression is equally illiberal. Veil: Mirror of Identity will illuminate, challenge and provoke readers, and will make compelling reading for scholars, students and general readers alike.