"Mystery and Confidence" in is one of the best-known novels by Elizabeth Sibthorpe Pinchard. Elizabeth was an English writer of coming of age tales and children's books whose stories incorporat moral lessons particularly aimed at young girls. She always tried to put the education ahead of fantasy, to incompase advice and moral procipals based on her own experience - for the next generation. Her goals are to be admired to and her stories remain extraordinary guidance through fiction and adventure until this day.
Often ignored, misunderstood, or compared with Christian belief in a haphazard or inconsistent manner, the Mysteries of the Graeco-Roman world, when handled carefully and consistently, can aid in elucidating the context of New Testament texts. By closely examining the Eleusinian Mysteries and the Mysteries of Isis, and particularly their promises of a pleasant afterlife in Hades for those initiated into the cults, this work offers insight into difficult interpretational issues in First Corinthians 15. The work proceeds from a methodological commitment to understanding the Mysteries in their own right and without an overlay of Christian belief. The book includes a broad overview of the Eleusinian Mysteries and the Mysteries of Isis and their place in Graeco-Roman culture, taking a deep and careful dive into conceptions of the afterlife in these cults. In each instance available historical data is considered, from works of mythology to dramas to archeological fragments, all with a focus on afterlife beliefs. With an ultimate goal to better understand Paul’s writing in First Corinthians 15, the study includes an overview of Corinthian society and a particular examination of the available evidence concerning the impact of the Mysteries on Corinthians’ expectation of the afterlife. Having considered the Mysteries independently, the work turns to First Corinthians 15 with a brief exegetical overview before drawing careful comparisons between Paul’s teaching and the afterlife beliefs of the Mysteries. The book concludes with suggestions for interpretational issues on Paul’s teaching in first Corinthians 15 regarding death and resurrection and baptism for the dead.
In this book Peter J. Bellis aims to show how Melville's career is shaped by his desire to define and represent the self, to find a secure identity on which to base personal and social relations. Using Typee, Pierre, White-Jacket, Redburn, Billy Budd, and Moby-Dick as models, Bellis isolates three forms of selfhood—the integrity of the physical body, the son's genealogical link to his father, and the coherence of an autobiographical text—that Melville explores throughout his work. He shows how, as Melville texts each of these, his work becomes increasingly self-reflexive and self-critical; his search for an absolute ground for both self and text ends by undermining the very authority it would establish. In this Melville differed markedly from Whitman and Thoreau, who did find or create identities for themselves in their writing. Bellis examines Melville's last novel, The Confidence-Man, to show his method as ultimately deconstructive—culminating, in fact, in the abandonment of Melville's own career as a novelist.
When pieces of equipment start disappearing from the new Aquamarina playground, it's up to Violet the mermaid and her best friend Wally the narwhal to solve the mystery. Back matter includes ocean science and civil engineering facts.
Enjoy this supernaturally cozy series by author S.E. Biglow... Starting over can be murder. Darcy Ingram came to the small town of Brookhaven for a fresh start and a safe place to hone her hedge witch powers. She even landed a job at the local marijuana dispensary. But before long, a series of supernatural mysteries ensnares her. From murdered co-workers to infidelity and supernatural vendettas, Darcy faces an uphill battle against a Police Chief who doesn't trust her and townspeople who don't know her. Yet. Aided by the snarky ghost who haunts the B&B where she lives and a telepathic chameleon, along with some trusted living allies, she might just be able to unravel these mysteries and get her blossoming magic under control. BROOKHAVEN PARANORMAL MYSTERIES VOLUME 1 contains the first three stories in this exciting, spooky cozy mystery series: High Noon, High Tide and High Fidelity. This series is great for readers who love supernatural sleuths,, paranormal mysteries and adorable familiars. If you’re a fan of Katie Penryn, Amanda M. Lee, Adele Abott, Anabel Chase, Samantha Silver, Amy Boyles, Lily Harper Hart, K.E. O'Connor, Tegan Maher and Christine Zane Thomas, you’ll love this spooky, small-town mystery. Binge the first three books in this fun, supernatural series today. ??? Here’s what cozy mystery fans are saying about Brookhaven Mysteries: ????? “You know what I love? Witches. Magical towns. Magical pets. Fabulously twisty mysteries where I don’t figure out the ending on page 3, but it still makes sense.” – Ada Bell (Author of Shady Grove Psychic Mysteries) ????? “This is a cozy witch mystery with a supposedly quiet town. The story is well written and easy to read with a fun setting and cast.” – dougkoshwilliamson (Bookbub review)
Join twin sisters Lizzie and Samantha in the heart of Texas, where small-town charm meets mystery and intrigue. In this three-book cozy mystery box set, the dynamic duo takes on hidden secrets, ghostly legends, and Christmas capers, all while navigating the quirks of their hometown. Contents: Book 1: Teachers, Tricks, and Time Capsules Lizzie steps out of her twin sister's shadow when she is elected senior class president. But her first official event is threatened when a time capsule reveals a decades-old town secret. Lizzie and her amateur sleuth friends must unravel the mystery behind a note from "the future" before the town's Back to School Festival is ruined. Book 2: Friday Night Frights High school reporter Samantha heads to Goodnight, Texas, to debunk the myth of a haunted football stadium. When a star player vanishes on Halloween night, Samantha and Lizzie dive into the supernatural rumors. Racing against time, they must uncover the truth before the legend scores a chilling victory. Book 3: Silent Nights and Shoplifting Christmas Eve turns into a holiday heist when Lizzie, an intern for a private investigator, and Samantha, a reporter, find themselves trapped in a mall with a group of thieves. With local law enforcement preoccupied, the twins and their Dalmatian sidekick must stop the robbers and save Christmas before time runs out. --------------------------------------- If you love quirky small-town characters, best friend shenanigans, and a Dalmatian sidekick, this series is for you! PS: Fans of the HW series will be thrilled to learn that Becky Robinson appears as a sidekick to the twins in this exciting prequel series.
