The Poetics of Supplication
The Poetics of Supplication

Author: Kevin Crotty

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780801429989

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In this penetrating and compelling reinterpretation of the Iliad and the Odyssey, Kevin Crotty explores the connection between the "poetic" nature of supplication on the one hand, and, on the other, the importance of supplication in the structure and poetics of the two epics. The supplicant's attempt to rouse pity by calling to mind a vivid sense of grief, he says, is important for an understanding of the poems, which invite their audience to contemplate scenes of past grieving. A poetics of supplication, Crotty asserts, leads irresistibly to a poetics of the Homeric epic.

Ancient Supplication
Ancient Supplication

Author: Fred Naiden

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2006-07-20

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 0198040466

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This is the first book-length treatment of supplication, an important social practice in ancient Mediterranean civilizations. Despite the importance of supplication, it has received little attention, and no previous study has explored so many aspects of the practice. Naiden investigates the varied gestures made by the supplicants, the types of requests they make, the arguments used in defense of their requests, and the role of the supplicandus, who evaluates and decides whether to fulfill the requests. Varied and abundant sources invite comparison between the societies of Greece and Rome and also among literary genres. Additionally, Naiden formulates an analysis of the ritual in its legal and political contexts. In constructing this rich and thorough study, Naiden considered over 800 acts of supplication from Greek, Hebrew, and Roman literature, art, and scientific sources. 30 illustrations and a map of the relevant locations accompany the text.

The Dua Book
The Dua Book

Author: Abu Umar Nurudeen

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13:

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As you struggle and live through life as a Muslim it is important to note that you are not alone, Allah is there for you all you need to do is call upon him by making DUA. Allah said in Quran 2: 187 " And when my servant ask you, [o Muhammad], concerning Me - Indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me". This shows Allah's readiness to answer our call and essentially encourages Muslims to make dua. The dua( supplications and invocations) in this book have been compiled from the Quran and Hadith for use daily in the life of a muslim. Dua is your sword as you fight through life in the hope of gaining Allah's pleasures. From the moment you wake up in the morning till you get back to bed at night, the necessary supplication and invocations to get you through the day has been compiled in this book. Amazingly this book offers the following: Arabic wording for Muslims that can read Arabic ✓ Transliteration for Muslims that can't ✓ and the Translation of each dua ✓ Get this book now and arm yourself with the necessary dua Your sword according to Prophet Muhammad

The Cambridge Guide to Homer
The Cambridge Guide to Homer

Author: Corinne Ondine Pache

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-03-05

Total Pages: 974

ISBN-13: 1108663621

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From its ancient incarnation as a song to recent translations in modern languages, Homeric epic remains an abiding source of inspiration for both scholars and artists that transcends temporal and linguistic boundaries. The Cambridge Guide to Homer examines the influence and meaning of Homeric poetry from its earliest form as ancient Greek song to its current status in world literature, presenting the information in a synthetic manner that allows the reader to gain an understanding of the different strands of Homeric studies. The volume is structured around three main themes: Homeric Song and Text; the Homeric World, and Homer in the World. Each section starts with a series of 'macropedia' essays arranged thematically that are accompanied by shorter complementary 'micropedia' articles. The Cambridge Guide to Homer thus traces the many routes taken by Homeric epic in the ancient world and its continuing relevance in different periods and cultures.

An Humble Supplication to Her Maiestie
An Humble Supplication to Her Maiestie

Author: Robert Southwell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-06-30

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 1107668336

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Robert Southwell's appeal to Queen Elizabeth I against her proclamation of October 1591 against the Roman Catholics

The Englishman's Hebrew Concordance of the Old Testament
The Englishman's Hebrew Concordance of the Old Testament

Author: George V. Wigram

Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 1713

ISBN-13: 1565632087

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This new edition of the standard work "The Englishman's Hebrew Concordance of the Old Testament" is an improved and corrected edition that features a new, larger format. Now coded to "Strong's, " it is invaluable in Bible study for those who do not know Hebrew. A new index of out-of-sequence "Strong's" numbers allows the reader to quickly and easily locate any word by its "Strong's "number. The Hebrew and English indexes have been retained.

The Supplicate Order
The Supplicate Order

Author: Patricia M. Brown Ph.D.

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2009-04-10

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 0595886965

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Supplication captures a universal, cross-cultural approach to spirituality. Authored by Dr. Patricia Brown, The Supplicate Order defines supplication as an expression for the laws and principles that guide a spiritual aspirant toward communion with the sacred (mysteries), progressing toward an expanded perception of life and grateful reception of blessings, positive creativity, healing, and wisdom. It shows how humanity bridges the manifest explicate order and the unmanifest implicate order. Offering a fresh perspective on supplication, The Supplicate Order carries four messages that pertain to spiritual aspirants at any level: Dont abandon yourself (to self-loathing or to another persons or groups absolute power over you) Start with what you know to do (dont be too eager to get exotic or far removed from your resonant spiritual persuasion) Never think you know everything Dont give up Brown explains how key universal principles verify the human capacity to bring forth gifts of the spirit, while psychological health and development determine invocatory efforts and receptive capacities. The Supplicate Order integrates global spiritual wisdom and psychological knowledge with the trends of new science, highlighting the human invocation of the sacred.

The Poet's Voice
The Poet's Voice

Author: Simon Goldhill

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780521395700

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A study of ancient Greek poetry analysing the question: what is a poet?

Ramadhan Supplications
Ramadhan Supplications

Author: Mohammed Iqbal Bin Abdullah

Publisher: Azizah Chishty Quranic Centre

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 9810566018

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This book provides the believer with a broad range of meaningful and touching supplications which he or she can choose from for his discourses with Allah during Ramadhan and in other months. It has been published together with another book, The Reliance of the Believer in Ramadhan, which provides the votary answers to all he needs to know about fasting; laws, etiquette, night prayers, the 'Eid and 'Eid prayers, "Zakat ul Fitr" and other aspects pertaining to the month of Ramadhan. It is hoped that these books would serve as a useful guide and companion, especially to the English speaking Muslims.