This is a story of one man's life as it continues to unfold. His dignity and humanity even in the midst of war and disaster is a tribute to his illustrious forebears. Amid his books and surrounded by his children and grandchildren, Mr. Levy continues to write new chapters in his anything-but-dull life.
Some place where there isn't any trouble. Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto? There must be. It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It's far, far away. Behind the moon, beyond the rain. -The Wizard of Oz (1939) A long time ago, a famous young woman set out to find the Emerald City and an entire generation grew up dreaming of the Yellow Brick Road, and the Wicked Witch of the West. As it turns out, the Emerald City is really not so far away. In her inspirational book No Place Like Home, Jamie W. Thompkins explores how every individual must follow their own Yellow Brick Road and understand the true meaning of a relationship with God, and find his own way to the true Emerald City. Through the dark forests of life, and despite the witches we may encounter, there is a brilliant path that God has laid out for each of us, which we must inevitably follow to find our way to our heavenly home. Join Jamie Thompkins on this incredible journey over the rainbow, and find your way through a winding world.
New York Times Bestseller Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, and Library Journal Winner of the Audie Award The New York Times bestseller from the author of Watchmen and V for Vendetta finally appears in a one-volume paperback. Begging comparisons to Tolstoy and Joyce, this “magnificent, sprawling cosmic epic” (Guardian) by Alan Moore—the genre-defying, “groundbreaking, hairy genius of our generation” (NPR)—takes its place among the most notable works of contemporary English literature. In decaying Northampton, eternity loiters between housing projects. Among saints, kings, prostitutes, and derelicts, a timeline unravels: second-century fiends wait in urine-scented stairwells, delinquent specters undermine a century with tunnels, and in upstairs parlors, laborers with golden blood reduce fate to a snooker tournament. Through the labyrinthine streets and pages of Jerusalem tread ghosts singing hymns of wealth and poverty. They celebrate the English language, challenge mortality post-Einstein, and insist upon their slum as Blake’s eternal holy city in “Moore’s apotheosis, a fourth-dimensional symphony” (Entertainment Weekly). This “brilliant . . . monumentally ambitious” tale from the gutter is “a massive literary achievement for our time—and maybe for all times simultaneously” (Washington Post).
Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2018 The Wizard of Oz brought many now-iconic tropes into popular culture: the yellow brick road, ruby slippers and Oz. But this book begins with Dorothy and her legacy as an archetypal touchstone in cinema for the child journeying far from home. In There's No Place Like Home, distinguished film scholar Stephanie Hemelryk Donald offers a fresh interpretation of the migrant child as a recurring figure in world cinema. Displaced or placeless children, and the idea of childhood itself, are vehicles to examine migration and cosmopolitanism in films such as Le Ballon Rouge, Little Moth and Le Havre. Surveying fictional and documentary film from the post-war years until today, the author shows how the child is a guide to themes of place, self and being in world cinema.
This book is a compilation of real-life incidences in the land of Israel and provides spiritual applications from each location referenced. Couched in the context of study-abroad experiences of college students, these anecdotal insights are sure to be entertaining, enlightening, enjoyable, as well as edifying. Israel: Milk and Honey for the Soul, is designed to do for the heart for the corresponding physical elements do for the body… provide strength and nourishment for one’s personal journey. Israel comes to life within these pages and offers the reader the “next best thing to being there.” Come inside and join the journey! Endorsements: I sense a winsome and familiar breathless thrill in Rita Hemby's writings. Hers is a charming and unpretentious voice laced liberally with genuine love for The Land and especially for Jerusalem. Dr. Mark Rutland President/Founder of Global Servants; Author; University President; Pastor Rita Hemby’s book of adventures in Israel is vivid, fascinating, and filled with Biblical and historical insights. Reading her stories brings the Holy Land to life. Dr. Robert C. Crosby President: Emerge Ministries; University Professor; Author; Pastor
"Fascinating insights into modern urban religious practice make Orsi's collection a must-read." -- Publishers Weekly "The essays provide insight into the cultural creativity, reinterpretation of worship and religious ingenuity of city people over the last 50 years." -- Library Journal "At last, a major dissection of the great mystery in modern Americanlife -- how religion and spirituality prospered amidst industrialization,urbanization, and rampant technological change after 1880!" -- Jon Butler, Yale University "Urban religion" strikes many as an oxymoron. How can religion thrive in the alienated, secular, fast-paced, and materialistic world of the modern, Western city? The authors in this collection believe that cities not only can provide the settings for religious expression, but also are material to the experiences which give rise to those religious expressions. In this book, they explore the distinctly urban forms of religious experience and practice that have developed in relation to the spaces, social conditions, and history of American cities.
The Bible For Dummies (9781119293507) was previously published as The Bible For Dummies (9780764552960). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Discover the world’s all-time bestseller in an entirely new light Ninety percent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, and while it's the most widely read book, it's also the least understood. Regardless of your religion, understanding the Bible brings much of Western art, literature, and public discourse into greater focus—from Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" painting to the Wachowski brothers' The Matrix movies. People have historically turned to religion to deal with tragedy and change, and with the right insight, the Bible can be an accessible, helpful guide to life's big questions. The Bible For Dummies appeals to people of all faiths, as well as those who don't practice any particular religion, by providing interfaith coverage of the entire Bible and the often fascinating background information that makes the Bible come alive. You'll find answers to such questions as: Where did the Bible come from? Who wrote the Bible? How is the Bible put together? Follow the history of the Bible from its beginning thousands of years ago as tattered scrolls to its status as the bestseller of all time. The Bible For Dummies covers these topics and more: Ten people in the Bible you should know The Hebrew Bible The Apocrypha's hidden treasures What's new about the New Testament Israel's wisdom, literature, and love poetry The Bible's enduring influence The prophets: more than fortunetellers Whether you're interested in broadening your spiritual horizons, uncovering the symbolism of Western culture, or gaining a deeper understanding of the book you grew up reading, The Bible For Dummies has all the information you need to navigate this ancient and fascinating book.
Zechariah points straight forward to Jesus Christ our Lord. Though it was spoken and written five hundred years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, again and again the prophet looks ahead. He is a prisoner of the hope for the Messiah. Therefore, he predicts many things about our Lord Jesus Christ – more than any other Old Testament prophet, except perhaps Isaiah.