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Martyrdom and Memory: Early Christian Culture Making (Gender, Theory, and Religion)
by Elizabeth CastelliMartyrs are produced, Elizabeth Castelli suggests, not by the lived experience of particular historical individuals but by the stories that are later told about them. And the formulaic character of stories about past suffering paradoxically serves specific theological, cultural, or political ends in the present. Martyrdom and Memory explores the central role of persecution in the early development of Christian ideas, institutions, and cultural forms and shows how the legacy of Christian martyrdom plays out in today's world. In the pre-Constantinian imperial period, the conflict between Roman imperial powers and the subject Christian population hinged on competing interpretations of power, submission, resistance, and victory. This book highlights how both Roman and Christian notions of law and piety deployed the same forms of censure and critique, each accusing the other of deviations from governing conventions of gender, reason, and religion. Using Maurice Halbwachs's theoretical framework of collective memory and a wide range of Christian sources—autobiographical writings, martyrologies and saints'lives, sermons, art objects, pilgrimage souvenirs, and polemics about spectacle—Castelli shows that the writings of early Christians aimed to create public and ideologically potent accounts of martyrdom. The martyr's story becomes a "usable past" and a "living tradition" for Christian communities and an especially effective vehicle for transmitting ideas about gender, power, and sanctity. An unlikely legacy of early Christian martyrdom is the emergence of modern "martyr cults" in the wake of the 1999 shootings at Columbine High School. Focusing specifically on the martyr cult associated with one of the victims, Martyrdom and Memory argues that the Columbine story dramatically expresses the ongoing power of collective memory constructed around a process of rendering tragic suffering redemptive and meaningful. In the wake of Columbine and other contemporary legacies of martyrdom's ethical ambivalence, the global impact of Christian culture making in the early twenty-first century cannot be ignored. For as the last century's secularist hypothesis sits in the wings, "religion" returns to center stage with one of this drama's most contentious yet riveting stars: the martyr.
Martyrdom in Modern Islam
by Meir HatinaThe Islamic resurgence in modern times has received extensive treatment in scholarly literature. Most of this literature, however, deals with the concept of jihad and disputes between radicals and their rivals over theological and political issues, and far less with martyrdom and death. Moreover, studies that do address the issue of martyrdom focus mainly on "suicide" attacks - a phenomenon of the late twentieth century and onward - without sufficiently placing them within a historical perspective or using an integrative approach to illuminate their political, social, and symbolic features. This book fills these lacunae by tracing the evolving Islamic perceptions of martyrdom, its political and symbolic functions, and its use of past legacies in both Sunni and Shi'i milieus, with comparative references to Judaism, Christianity, and other non-Islamic domains. Based on wide-ranging primary sources, along with historical and sociological literature, the study provides an in-depth analysis of modern Islamic martyrdom and its various interpretations while also evaluating the historical realities in which such interpretations were molded and debated, positing martyrdom as a vital component of contemporary identity politics and power struggles.
Martyred
by Susan TanThis novelized account of the life of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, a married Chinese-Filipino layman, retraces the series of events that lead up to his violent martyrdom for his refusal to renounce his Catholic faith in 17th century feudal Japan. Themes include: martyrdom, persecution, and history.
Martyrs Mirror: A Social History (Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies)
by David L. Weaver-ZercherThe first scholarly history of the iconic Anabaptist text.Approximately 2,500 Anabaptists were martyred in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century Europe. Their surviving brethren compiled stories of those who suffered and died for the faith into martyr books. The most historically and culturally significant of these, The Bloody Theater—more commonly known as Martyrs Mirror—was assembled by the Dutch Mennonite minister Thieleman van Braght and published in 1660. Today, next to the Bible, it is the single most important text to Anabaptists—Amish, Mennonites, and Hutterites. In some Anabaptist communities, it is passed to new generations as a wedding or graduation gift.David L. Weaver-Zercher combines the fascinating history of Martyrs Mirror with a detailed analysis of Anabaptist life, religion, and martyrdom. He traces the publication, use, and dissemination of this key martyrology across nearly four centuries and explains why it holds sacred status in contemporary Amish and Mennonite households. Even today, the words and deeds of these martyred Christians are referenced in sermons, Sunday school lessons, and history books.Weaver-Zercher argues that Martyrs Mirror was designed to teach believers how to live a proper Christian life. In van Braght’s view, accounts of the martyrs helped to remind readers of the things that mattered, thus inspiring them to greater faithfulness. Martyrs Mirror remains a tool of revival, offering new life to the communities and people who read it by revitalizing Anabaptist ideals and values. Meticulously researched and illustrated with sketches from early publications of Martyrs Mirror, Weaver-Zercher’s ambitious history weaves together the existing scholarship on this iconic text in an accessible and engaging way.
Martyrs and Migrants: Coptic Christians and the Persecution Politics of US Empire (North American Religions)
by Candace LukasikHow Coptic Christian migrants reshape religious identity through the imagination of US empireCoptic Orthodox Christians comprise the largest Christian community in the Middle East and are among the oldest Christian communities in the world. While once the objects of American missionary efforts, in recent years Copts have been in the spotlight for their Christianity. A spate of ISIS-related bombings and attacks have garnered worldwide attention, leading to a series of efforts from US politicians, think tanks, and NGOs to re-channel their efforts into “saving” these Middle Eastern Christians from Muslims. The increased targeting of Copts has also contributed to the moral imaginary of the “Persecuted Church,” particularly among American evangelicals, which embraces the idea that Christians around the globe are currently being persecuted more than any other time in history.Drawing on years of extensive fieldwork among Coptic migrants between Egypt and the United States, Martyrs and Migrants examines how American religious imaginaries of global Christian persecution have remapped Coptic collective memory of martyrdom. Transnational Copts have navigated the sociopolitical conditions in Egypt and the global consequences of the US “war on terror” by translating their suffering into the ambiguous forms of religious and political visibility. Candace Lukasik argues that the commingling of American conservatives and Copts has shaped a new kind of Christian kinship in blood, operating through a double movement between glorification and racialization. Occupying a position between threat and victim, Copts from the Middle East have been subject to anti-terror surveillance in the US even as they have leveraged their roles as “persecuted Christians.” Through Lukasik’s careful examination of the everyday processes shaping Coptic communal formation, Martyrs and Migrants broadly reveals how ideologies of spiritual kinship are forged through theological histories of martyrdom and of blood, demonstrating the global dynamics and imperial politics of contemporary Christianity.
Martín Lutero: Renegado y profeta
by Lyndal RoperEn el V centenario de la Reforma, Taurus publica la biografía definitiva de Martin Lutero. Cuando Martín Lutero clavó una hoja de papel a la puerta de la iglesia de una pequeña ciudad universitaria el 31 de octubre de 1517, desencadenó un proceso que cambió el mundo occidental para siempre. Las ideas de Lutero se extendieron como la pólvora. Su ataque a la Iglesia pronto convulsionó Alemania, dividió Europa y polarizó las creencias. Desencadenó décadas de persecución religiosa, malestar social y guerra. A largo plazo, sus ideas, paradójicamente, ayudaron a romper el dominio de la religión en todos los ámbitos de la vida. Pero el hombre que inició la Reforma fue profundamente defectuoso, fundamentalista religioso, antisemita y políticamente reaccionario. Era un ferviente creyente que vivía atormentado por las dudas, un brillante escritor que dio forma a la lengua alemana y un polemista violento y malhablado. Era un ex-monje casado que liberó la sexualidad humana del estigma del pecado, pero al mismo tiempo que insistió en que las mujeres debían mantenerse en un lugar secundario. Esta biografía histórica, la primera en muchas décadas, nos ofrece una figura de carne y hueso, con todos sus defectos y revela las fuerzas psicológicas a menudo contradictorias que condujeron a Lutero y cambiaron el curso de la historia, y cómo un pequeño acto de protesta se convirtió en una lucha que modificaría para siempre la Iglesia y marcaría el comienzo de un nuevo mundo. Reseñas:«Un empeño convincente y sugerente por devolverle algo de carne y hueso a este icono estático. Lyndal Roper es una de las historiadoras más imaginativas y audaces de su generación.»Alexandra Walsham, The Guardian «La biografía de Roper, que se distingue por la excelencia de su escritura y la investigación, ofrece las bases de la sabiduría en todo lo relacionado con la Reforma.»Ian Thomson, The Observer «El libro de historia ejemplar: imaginativo aunque empírico, redondo y profundo.»Malcolm Gaskill, Financial Times «Un libro magnífico.»New Statesman «Lyndal Roper cuenta con un estupendo estilo narrativo la extraordinaria vida de Lutero. Nos transmite la imagen de un #héroe difícil#, poniendo toda su atención tanto a las luces como a las sombras. Un estudio convincente, accesible y muy bien documentado.»Rowan Williams
Maru Prarthna-Vishwa
by Suresh Dalalસુરેશ દલાલ દ્વારા ઈશ્વર સાથે વાતચીતના સ્વરૂપમાં નાની નાની પ્રાર્થનાઓ... શ્રેણીમાં ૯ પુસ્તિકાઓ
Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe
by Levi Lusko Tama FortnerLoneliness among kids is on the rise. In Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe, author and pastor Levi Lusko uses illuminating stories, biblical teaching, and eye-opening surprises about outer space to show kids that they're never alone, because God is always with them.The moon is a constant and mysterious presence in our sky! Kids marvel at it, just as adults do, wondering about our big universe. And they'll love learning about the moon and other out-of-this-world discoveries about God's creative cosmos. With insightful, educational, and comforting devotions, kids will discover that God is powerful, He is good, and He will never leave us.Including fun facts and simple action steps, this 90-day devotional journey will help kids tohandle real-life issues such as loneliness, peer pressure, negative emotions, and more;tackle truths about God's creation, learn how our universe fits together in perfect harmony, and discover God's love for His children;learn from courageous people, including Father Abraham, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Katherine Johnson, and many others;dig into interesting space and astronomy facts, plus scientific findings reinforced by the Bible; andfoster a new sense of wonder at God's magnificent creation as they engage with His promises.Despite the conundrums kids may face on earth, they'll learn that God defies gravity and is with them wherever they go!
Marvellous Melbourne and Spiritual Power: A Christian Revival and Its Lasting Legacy
by Will RenshawMarvellous Melbourne and Spiritual Power is a unique record of the rich Christian spiritual heritage of Melbourne. The foundations for this heritage were laid within the city's first months of European settlement, when Henry Reed preached the gospel at Port Phillip in 1835. In the decades that followed, many gathered regularly to pray for evangelistic and missionary activity, and for a revival of faith in the young nation. One significant outcome was the growth of a flourishing evangelical movement in Victoria with its distinctive Keswick-style convention ministry, which originated in England and proclaimed abundant life and full salvation.This is a story of how God equips ordinary people to become extraordinary leaders in his service. It is a powerful testimony to the importance of persevering prayer and intercession in the deep reviving work of God in his church and the wider community.
Marvelous Stories from the Life of Muhammad
by Mardijah Aldrich TarantinoThis book is a collection of eighteen lively, well-loved stories from the life of the Prophet Muhammad. They highlight the main stations of his life--from orphaned child to Prophet of God and beloved leader of all Muslims. The book includes twenty-three charming illustrations that offer a glimpse of the world in which the stories are set. Mardijah Aldrich Tarantino is of American and French heritage. She has traveled widely and enjoys painting, languages, and writing for children. She lives in Cathedral City, California.
Marven of the Great North Woods
by Kathryn LaskyWhen the great influenza epidemic strikes Duluth, Minnesota, in 1918, Marven's parents know they must send their son far away to keep him safe from the disease. So the ten-year-old boards a train headed for a logging camp, not knowing if he will ever see his family again. In the great north woods, Marven finds a new world of towering trees, endless expanses of snow, and lumberjacks as big as grizzly bears. He feels very alone among the enormous woodsmen--until he meets Jean-Louis, the burliest jack of all, and they become fast friends.
Marx Went Away - But Karl Stayed Behind: Economy, Society and Religion in a Siberian Collective Farm
by Caroline HumphreyWhen it appeared in 1983, Caroline Humphrey's Karl Marx Collective was the first detailed study of the Soviet collective farm system. Through careful ethnographic work on two collective farms operated in Buryat communities in Siberia, the author presented an absorbing--if dispiriting--account of the actual functioning of a planned economy at the local level. Now this classic work is back in print in a revised edition that adds new material from the author's most recent research in the former Soviet Union. In two new chapters she documents what has happened to the two farms in the collapsing Russian economy. She finds that collective farms are still the dominant agricultural forms, not out of nostalgic sentiment or loyalty to the Soviet ideal, but from economic and political necessity. Today the collectives are based on households and small groups coming together out of choice. There have been important resurgences in "traditional" thinking about kinship, genealogy, shamanism and mountain cults; and yet all of this is newly formed by its attempt to deal with post-Soviet realities.
Marx and Satan
by Richard WurmbrandThis book is a well-documented study of Marxism's roots in satanism.
Marx and the End of Orientalism (Routledge Revivals #Vol. 7)
by Bryan S. TurnerFirst published in 1978, this title analyses a range of problems that arise in the study of North Africa and the Middle East, bridging the gap between studies of Sociology, Islam, and Marxism. Both Sociology and the study of Islam draw on an Orientalist tradition founded on an idealist epistemology, ethnocentric values and an evolutionary view of historical development. Bryan Turner challenges the basic assumptions of Orientalism by considering such issues as the social structure of Islamic society, the impact of capitalism in the Middle East, the effect of Israel on territories, revolutions, social classes and nationalism. A detailed and fascinating study, Marx and the End of Orientalism will be of particular interest to students studying the sociology of colonialism and development, Marxist sociology and sociological theory.
Marx, Spinoza and Darwin: Materialism, Subjectivity and Critique of Religion (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)
by Mauricio Vieira MartinsMarx, Spinoza and Darwin presents a common thread in its argument: it shows how these authors—certainly with differences among themselves—consolidated a field of investigation that does not resort to transcendent or religious premises in approaching the phenomena they analyze. Thus, when Spinoza declared that the “will of God” is the “sanctuary of ignorance,” when Marx provocatively maintained that “criticism of religion is the premise of all criticism,” or when Darwin polemicized against a millennial creationist approach, all were taking a stand that invited us to view our world through a secular and immanent lens. In addition to this common thread, Martins discusses other issues present in the works of these thinkers, for instance the space that exists for human subjectivity from a Marxist perspective (which is not to be confused with philosophical “objectivism”): men and women are encouraged to act in the world. With this conceptual background, the concluding chapters of the book address the proliferation of some less examined Christian fundamentalisms in contemporary world, presenting an explanatory hypothesis for the phenomenon.
Marxism, Religion, and Emancipatory Politics (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)
by Graeme Kirkpatrick Simin Fadaee Peter McMylorThis edited collection evaluates the relationship between Marxism and religion in two ways: Marxism’s treatment of religion and the religious aspects of Marxism. Its aim is to complicate the superficial understanding of Marxism as a simple rejection of religion both in theory and practice. Divided into two parts (Theory and Praxis), this book brings together the three different themes of Marxism, religion, and emancipation for the first time. The first part explores the more theoretical discussions regarding the relationship between Marxism and various themes (or currents) within religious thought, to highlight points of compatibility as well as incompatibilities/conflicts. The studies in the second part of the collection refer to how Marxist ideas are received in different parts of the world. They show that as soon as Marxism arrives in a new place, the theory interacts and bonds with a pre-existing stock of ideas, each changing the other reciprocally.
Mary (Get to Know)
by ZondervanChosen by GodMary was more than the mother of Jesus. She was a hero of the Bible. She said “Yes!” to God. Learn about Mary and her exciting place in history. Discover what it was like to grow up in Israel and be a part of Jesus’ life on earth. Mary—part of the Get to Know series—will teach you everything you need to know about this young woman whom God used to do great things!
Mary Arden (Living Books Romance #95)
by Grace Livingston Hill[From the back cover:) Pampered and popular, Mary Arden had everything: friends, parties, clothes, and a life free from worry or care. Above all, she had the most sought-after man in her circle of friends: the dashing Brooke Haven. Everyone expected Mary and Brooke to announce their engagement soon--and no one was more excited about the match than Mary’s own mother. But Mary, feeling smothered by high society, had decided to take charge of her own future. And so, though she knew she was upsetting her mother’s careful plans for her, she ran to Arden, the old-fashioned country town that had been her childhood home, a town that had been named for the generations of Ardens who had lived there. Would Arden be as she remembered it? Would the people she had known and loved there welcome her back? Could she finally find a place she could call her home? Uncertain, yet with a hopeful heart, Mary went, never dreaming that an old friend had secretly been hoping for her return--or that she was about to turn his world upside down! If you enjoyed this book and like books in which young people overcome adversity to find love and bright futures with the support of their Christian faith, look in the Bookshare library for nearly a hundred more books by this beloved author. Most are set in the first half of the twentieth century. Look for: #38. Spice Box. # 41. Blue Ruin, #50. The Finding of Jasper Holt, #66. The Girl from Montana, #71. Exit Betty, #73. Not Under the Law, #74. Lo, Michael, 76. The City of Fire, #84. Cloudy Jewel, #95 Mary Arden and #96. Because of Stephen.
Mary Berry's Christmas Collection: Over 100 fabulous recipes and tips for a hassle-free festive season
by Mary BerryNote: This is a reissue edition of Mary Berry's Christmas Collection originally published in 2013 by Headline. The cover and a handful of the internal images have been updated. Mary's foolproof recipes remain the same.Mary Berry's Christmas Collection combines time-honoured festive favourites with a variety of new and exciting dishes to spice up the season. By taking the traditional Christmas fare and giving it a twist, Mary adds sparkle to every celebration.Simple yet reliable recipes and Mary's handy hints will take the pressure off entertaining, whether it's for the big day itself, a Boxing Day crowd or an intimate New Year family gathering.With an invaluable Christmas Day countdown, sample menus, shopping lists and ever-popular tips on preparing ahead and freezing, this is the must-have companion to the festive season.Chapters include: * Canapés* First Courses* Fish and Vegetarian* Christmas Roasts* Vegetables and Sides* Traditional Christmas Puddings* Festive Desserts* Buffets and Boxing Day
Mary Berry's Christmas Collection: Over 100 fabulous recipes and tips for a hassle-free festive season
by Mary BerryNote: This is a reissue edition of Mary Berry's Christmas Collection originally published in 2013 by Headline. The cover and a handful of the internal images have been updated. Mary's foolproof recipes remain the same.Mary Berry's Christmas Collection combines time-honoured festive favourites with a variety of new and exciting dishes to spice up the season. By taking the traditional Christmas fare and giving it a twist, Mary adds sparkle to every celebration.Simple yet reliable recipes and Mary's handy hints will take the pressure off entertaining, whether it's for the big day itself, a Boxing Day crowd or an intimate New Year family gathering.With an invaluable Christmas Day countdown, sample menus, shopping lists and ever-popular tips on preparing ahead and freezing, this is the must-have companion to the festive season.Chapters include: * Canapés* First Courses* Fish and Vegetarian* Christmas Roasts* Vegetables and Sides* Traditional Christmas Puddings* Festive Desserts* Buffets and Boxing Day
Mary Bible Study
by Lou Ann MokwaWho was the mother of Jesus? For centuries, Mary, the mother of Jesus, has been a hot topic of debate and division in the Christian church. However, the Bible shares exactly what you need to know about her: She was a fellow servant of God along with other believers, saved by God's grace through Jesus. Join Lou Ann Mokwa, author of Esther: Providential Persian Queen, as she examines Mary's life and her relationship to our Savior from what the Bible tells us in this eight-session Bible study. Follow Mary through her struggles as a mother, explore the importance of Jesus' identity as both God and man, and learn what imitating Mary's humility and obedience ultimately mean: Looking to Christ alone. Designed for personal devotions, online, or small-group study, this Bible study book written specifically for women includes: An opening prayer for each of the seven sessions References to other parts of Scripture Multiple discussion questions for conversation with other Christian women A leader's guide (including information about how to teach the study) An Answer Key for the discussion questions to help guide the conversation
Mary Daly's (1928-2010) Theological Method of Ontolinguistic Hermeneutics
by Antonina WoznaOntolinguistics theological Hermeneutics: sources and Daly's proposal analyses the method used by Mary Daly, her constructive criticism of the traditional theological method and her proposal to combine the best insights of the Christian tradition, hermeneutic philosophy and feminist theology. The book brings together the inputs of a pioneer in feminist theology Mary Daly on the much-debated issue of theology as method. This book, along with Antonina Wozna's Theological hermeneutics and Daly's verification process are important reads for scholars working in the intersection of theology, gender and feminism.
Mary Had a Baby: An Advent Bible Study Based on African American Spirituals
by Marilyn E. Thornton Dr Cheryl Kirk-DugganMary Had a Baby: An Advent Bible Study Based on African American Spirituals, written by Marilyn E. Thornton with material from the first edition by Cheryl Kirk-Duggan. Mary Had a Babyhas four sessions, one for each week of Advent, and is perfect for small groups, Sunday school, midweek sessions, and choir workshops. Each lesson includes Scripture, song lyrics, devotional and contextual information, and discussion questions to stimulate deepening faith and a sense of community. The book includes leader helps. The four spirituals featured in Mary Had a Baby are “Mary Had a Baby,” “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,” “Children, Go Where I Send Thee, “ and “Go, Tell It on the Mountain.” A mp3 file of the four songs is available free with purchase of the study.
Mary K. Greer's 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card
by Mary K. GreerDrawing on nearly forty years of tarot experience, Mary K. Greer has developed a new energizing approach-made up of twenty-one stimulating techniques to interpret or deepen your understanding of each card. Just as the twenty-six letters of the alphabet can be combined to form billions of words, Greer's twenty-one methods can be used in any combination for gaining amazing new insights and perspectives.Emphasizing both traditional and personal methods of interpretation, Greer's techniques involve storytelling, sketching, symbols, metaphors, dialogues, acting, and other imaginative exercises. Designed to bring about interaction, transformation, and empowerment, this twenty-one-pronged approach to tarot can help readers expand standard interpretations and evolve new ways of connecting to the cards.COVR Award Winner or Best Divination Book
Mary Mae and the Gospel Truth
by Sandra DuttonTen-year-old Mary Mae loves to sing hymns with her Granny, go to Sunday School, and learn about trilobites. She has lots of questions about how the earth looked millions of years ago. Trouble is, Mary Mae's mother thinks it's wrong to believe the world is that old. Mama believes God created it six thousand years ago and she believes that nobody should teach Mary Mae otherwise. When Mary Mae starts taking her questions to church, asking how God created the earth in six days or how eight people could take care of animals on an ark, Mama puts her foot down: homeschooling. Mary Mae must decide where her loyalties lie: with science and Miss Sizemore, with God and Mama, or somewhere in the middle.