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Public Religious Disputation in England, 1558–1626 (St Andrews Studies In Reformation History Ser.)
by Joshua RoddaWith a focus on England from the accession of Elizabeth I to the mid-1620s, this book examines the practice of direct, scholarly disputation between fundamentally opposing and oftentimes antagonistic Catholic, Protestant and nonconformist puritan divines. Introducing a form of discourse hitherto neglected in studies of religious controversy, the volume works to rehabilitate a body of material only previously examined as part of the great, subjective mass of polemic produced in the wake of the Reformation. In so doing, it argues that public religious disputation - debate between opposing clergymen, arranged according to strict academic formulae - can offer new insights into contemporary beliefs, thought processes and conceptions of religious identity, as well as an accessible and dramatic window into the major theological controversies of the age. Formal disputation crossed confessional lines, and here provides an opportunity for a broad, comparative analysis. More than any other type of interaction or material, these encounters - and the dialogic accounts they produced - displayed the shared methods underpinning religious divisions, allowing Catholic and reformed clergymen to meet on the same field. The present volume asserts the significance of public religious disputation (and accounts thereof) in this regard, and explores their use of formal logic, academic procedure and recorded dialogue form to bolster religious controversy. In this, it further demonstrates how we might begin to move from the surviving source material for these encounters to the events themselves, and how the disputations then offer a remarkable new glimpse into the construction, rationalization and expression of post-Reformation religious argument.
Public Representations of Immigrants in Museums
by Yannik PorschéThis book offers an interactionist perspective on theories of public representation, knowledge and immigration in museum institutions. Examining how a Franco-German museum exhibition represents immigrants and exposes public stereotypes, the analysis follows the process of the production and reception of the exhibition as it travelled from Paris to Berlin. The author proposes a microsociological contextualisation analysis integrating discourse analysis and ethnography to compare formats of museum work, social interaction in the exhibition and mass media debates. Visitor reception of the different exhibition versions reveals the symbolic nature of interactions in museums, for example concerning conflicting political voices and accusations of censorship. Depending on the institutional context, interactions in the museums are geared towards securing immigrants a place in national collective memory, towards carrying out debate on integration, or providing opportunities for personal encounters and reflection beyond national categorisation. This book will appeal to students and researchers interested in work on the intersection of sociology, cultural studies, and discursive psychology, in methods of discourse analysis and ethnography; and to practitioners working in museums.
Public Speaking: A Handbook For Christians
by Duane A. LitfinNewly updated, this guide to understanding and using principles of communication shows how to present ideas, opinions, and reports so that others will listen and respond.
Public Theology and the Challenge of Feminism (Gender, Theology and Spirituality)
by Stephen Burns Anita MonroPublic Theology is a rapidly growing international field of study which focuses on how Christian belief and practice engage with wider social issues. Yet, whilst the ultimate concern of public theology is the well-being of society, this body of theology has largely developed without integrating the thinking of feminist theology and its insights into womens' lives and experience. Public Theology and the Challenge of Feminism argues that public theology risks re-inscribing traditional constructs of public and private, civic and domestic, and uncritical notions of gender and the work and worth of people. The book brings together both theory and case material to expose how public theology has actively downplayed or ignored feminist perspectives and to reveal how constructive feminism can be for the future of public theology.
Public–Private Partnership for Sub-Saharan Africa (Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development)
by Hanna KociemskaThis monograph highlights the benefits of public-private partnerships (PPP) for Sub-Saharan Africa. By studying the intertwinement of mainstream and Islamic finance, the author shows how PPPs have emerged as a viable and efficient organizational vehicle for fair rules of economic cooperation where the trade-offs between profit maximization and social justice values required by Islamic finance occur within the organization. The book shows the assumptions under which such compromise is beneficial to all parties, including public entities, multicultural societies and private Islamic and conventional investors. It places particular emphasis on changing the principle of allocating public resources in the uncertain legal and economic environment of the region discussed. Given the cultural idiosyncrasies, political instability, and socio-economic turmoil but high development potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, PPPs with a heterodox approach may prove to be a game-changer in the region and a platform to find a compromise between the interests of various types of investors.
Puedes contar con Dios: 100 Devocionales para niños
by Max LucadoDel autor de best sellers del New York Times, Max Lucado, estos 100 devocionales ayudarán a los niños a preocuparse menos, probar cosas nuevas con valentía y acercarse a Dios a medida que aprenden a confiar en su fidelidad.Puedes contar con Dios enseña a los niños que lo puedes hacer porque él nunca los dejará y los amará incondicionalmente. Cada una de las 100 entradasincluye un reconfortante versículo bíblico y un breve devocional que muestra un ejemplo de la fidelidad de Diospresenta el mensaje de que Dios es digno de confianza de una manera que los niños, de 6 a 10 años, puedan entenderles asegura a los niños que Dios puede ayudarlos con sus desafíos, tristezas y preguntasofrece una sección para pensar con un punto clave, una pregunta de reflexión o una oración para guiar a los niños a comprender y aplicar la verdad bíblicaes perfecta para que las familias lean juntas o para que los lectores mayores disfruten solosDale a tu niño el regalo de saber que puede contar con Dios, pase lo que pase. Este devocional para niños es perfecto parafamilias que quieren que sus hijos se sientan seguros en su feun regalo para conmemorar una decisión de fe, bautismo o confirmaciónuna canasta de regalo de PascuaCon un marcador de cinta, una página de presentación, una atractiva tapa dura con textura e interiores de colores llamativos, este devocional que trae esperanza a los niños es el regalo perfecto para cualquier niño que necesite valentía para un nuevo desafío, paz para las ansiedades sobre el futuro o alivio de la decepción, inseguridad y agobio. Puedes contar con Dios guiará a los niños hacia una relación más profunda con Dios a medida que aprenden sobre su fidelidad en el pasado y les genera confianza en que siempre pueden confiar en quien los ayudará.You Can Count on GodFrom New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, these 100 devotions will help kids worry less, bravely try new things, and draw closer to God as they learn to trust His faithfulness.Adapted from the encouraging devotional for adults, You Can Count on God for Kids teaches children that they can count on God because He will never leave them, and will love them unconditionally. Each of the 100 entriesincludes a comforting Bible verse and a short devotion that show an example of God's faithfulnesspresents the message that God is trustworthy in a way that children, ages 6 to 10, can understandreassures kids that God can help them with their challenges, sorrows, and questionsoffers a takeaway section with a key point, reflection question, or prayer to guide kids in understanding and applying the biblical truthThis devotional is perfect forfamilies who want their children to feel secure in their faitha present to commemorate a decision of faith, baptism, or confirmationan Easter basket giftWith a ribbon bookmark, presentation page, attractive textured hardcover, and bold color interiors, this hope-giving devotional is the perfect gift for any child needing courage for a new challenge, peace from anxieties about the future, or relief from disappointment, insecurity, and feeling overwhelmed.
Puerto Rican Women's History: New Perspectives
by Felix Matos-Rodriguez Linda DelgadoA survey of the topics in gender and history of Puerto Rican women. Organized chronologically and covering the 19th and 20th centuries, it deal with issues of slavery, emancipation, wage work, women and politics, women's suffrage, industrialization, migration and Puerto Rican women in New York.
Pujol: More Than the Game
by Tim Ellsworth Scott Lamb“He matches in his personal life the excellence that he demonstrates on the diamond. You will love this book and will love Pujols if you don’t already.” —Mike Huckabee, forty-fourth Governor of Arkansas, host of the Huckabee showAfter a decade starring for the St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols is already compared with names in the highest reaches of baseball’s pantheon: Ruth, Gehrig, Aaron, Mays. Slugging his way toward the Hall of Fame, Pujols has raised the game’s standard for greatness beyond any statistical measure. But the standard by which Pujols measures himself has less to do with baseball performance than with honoring God and exemplifying his faith for the millions who follow him.From his birthplace in the Dominican Republic to his high-school days in Kansas City, from a single season in the minor leagues to the World Series and nine All-Star Games, Pujols has developed his immense talents on the baseball diamond, all the while focusing his direction—and the direction of his family—with the belief that a higher power is behind every achievement.Authors Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth spare no tale of this growing baseball legend, all the while accentuating “the unseen hand of divine providence” that has shaped the man Albert Pujols has become. It’s a story that will inspire, and a reminder of the human quality behind superhuman achievement.A story—still in the making—of allowing God’s strength to guide one man’s path to be the best his game has ever seen.“Lamb and Ellsworth lucidly describe both the season-by-season baseball exploits of Pujols and the impact he’s having on some lives for eternity.” —Marvin Olasky, Editor-in-Chief, World
Pujols: Más allá del béisbol
by Tim Ellsworth Scott LambDespués de una década de estrellato en los Cardenales del Saint Louis, Albert Pujols es comparado ya con jugadores cuyos nombres figuran en lo más alto del panteón del béisbol: Ruth, Gehrig, Aaron, Mays. Abriéndose paso con su bate hasta el Salón de la Fama, Pujols ha levantado el estándar de grandeza del juego por encima de todas las medidas estadísticas. Pero el estándar por el cual Pujols se mide a sí mismo tiene menos que ver con el béisbol que con su deseo de honrar a Dios y dar ejemplo de su fe ante sus millones de seguidores. Los autores Scott Lamb y Tim Ellsworth no nos dejan sin contar ninguna historia de esta leyenda del béisbol aún en crecimiento, al mismo tiempo que destacan “la mano invisible de la divina providencia”, que le ha dado forma al hombre en que Albert Pujols se ha convertido. Es un relato inspirador, y un recuerdo de la calidad de un ser humano detrás de unos logros sobrehumanos.
Pujya Shri Mota
by Ku Kashmirabahen Vaziraniપૂજ્ય શ્રીમોટા એ નવજીવન દ્વારા પ્રકાશિત સંતવાણી ગ્રંથાવલિનું વીસમું પુસ્તક છે. સંતવાણી ગ્રંથાવલિ એ ભારતના મહાનુભાવોના જીવન અને વિચારને વાચક સુધી પહોંચાડવાનો નવજીવન ટ્રસ્ટનો નમ્ર પ્રયાસ છે.
Pull It Off: Removing Your Fears and Putting On Confidence
by Julianna ZobristDo you ever feel stuck because of other's expectations of you? Learn to embrace your authentic self and let go of fear. Only then can you step out in bravery, confidence, and brilliance."I could never pull that off!" How many times have we heard that? How many times have we felt that? Well, if artist and musician Julianna Zobrist had a dollar for every time she heard that, she'd be worth her weight in gold. Notorious for her daring fashion and bold creative perspective, Julianna digs deep into her own life to expose why we feel we can't "pull it off." Whether it's fashion, creative expression, parenting, marriage, or daring to go 100 percent at a career, the greatest negative force you will fight against is yourself. In PULL IT OFF, Julianna reveals how we can be transparent and vulnerable and yet secure and confident enough to walk through life facing our fears.PULL IT OFF is broken into three parts that address the issues of authority, identity, and security, to reveal the root issue of where our fears stem from. Julianna walks readers through how to maximize our true identities and lean into our unique gifts due to a grounded belief in our acceptance of others, our acceptance by God, and ultimately, the acceptance of ourselves.When we are secure, we believe we are worthwhile and can, indeed, pull it off!
Pulling Back the Shades: Erotica, Intimacy, and the Longings of a Woman's Heart
by Dannah Gresh Dr. Juli SlatteryChristian women don&’t have to choose between being sexual and spiritual. They have legitimate longings that the church has been afraid to talk about, and books like Fifty Shades of Grey exploit and distort them. We need the truth on the matter.Whether you are single or married, sexually dead or just looking to revive your sex life, Pulling Back the Shades will address your desire to be both sexual and spiritual. With solid biblical teaching and transparent stories, trusted authors Dannah Gresh and Dr. Juli Slattery offer an unflinching look at the most personal questions women ask. The book offers practical advice for women to address five core longings:to be cherished by a manto be protected by a strong manto rescue a manto be sexually aliveto escape realityGod designed women with these longings and has a plan to satisfy them. It&’s time for women to identify their intimate longings and God-honoring ways to fulfill them.
Pulling Back the Shades: Erotica, Intimacy, and the Longings of a Woman's Heart
by Dannah Gresh Dr. Juli SlatteryChristian women don&’t have to choose between being sexual and spiritual. They have legitimate longings that the church has been afraid to talk about, and books like Fifty Shades of Grey exploit and distort them. We need the truth on the matter.Whether you are single or married, sexually dead or just looking to revive your sex life, Pulling Back the Shades will address your desire to be both sexual and spiritual. With solid biblical teaching and transparent stories, trusted authors Dannah Gresh and Dr. Juli Slattery offer an unflinching look at the most personal questions women ask. The book offers practical advice for women to address five core longings:to be cherished by a manto be protected by a strong manto rescue a manto be sexually aliveto escape realityGod designed women with these longings and has a plan to satisfy them. It&’s time for women to identify their intimate longings and God-honoring ways to fulfill them.
Pulpit, Press, and Politics: Methodists and the Market for Books in Upper Canada (Studies in Book and Print Culture)
by Scott McLarenWhen American Methodist preachers first arrived to Upper Canada they brought more than a contagious religious faith. They also brought saddlebags stuffed with books published by the New York Methodist Book Concern – North America’s first denominational publisher – to sell along their preaching circuits. Pulpit, Press, and Politics traces the expansion of this remarkable transnational market from its earliest days to the mid-nineteenth century during a period of intense religious struggle in Upper Canada marked by fiery revivals, political betrayals, and bitter church schisms. The Methodist Book Concern occupied a central place in all this conflict as it powerfully shaped and subverted the religious and political identities of Canadian Methodists, bankrolled the bulk of Methodist preaching and missionary activities, enabled and constrained evangelistic efforts among the colony’s Native groups, and clouded Methodist dealings with the British Wesleyans and other religious competitors north of the border. Even more importantly, as Methodists went on to assume a preeminent place in the province’s religious, cultural, and educational life, their ongoing reliance on the Methodist Book Concern played a crucial part in opening the way for what would later become the lasting acceptance and widespread use of American books and periodicals across the province as a whole.
Pumpkin Patch Blessings
by Kim WashburnPumpkin Patch Blessings celebrates fall and shows little ones there are blessings all around us, especially in the pumpkin patch! The sweet rhyming text by Kim Washburn and whimsical illustrations by Jacqueline East bring autumn alive for readers young and old as they take in the fun of the fall season and remember how much they have to be grateful for.
Punch First: A 21-Day COMBAT Guide to Playing Spiritual Offense
by Beth GuckenbergerThis 21-day guide will give readers spiritual confidence and tools to detangle their thoughts and actions from an unbiblical strategy, and in truth, advance powerfully against the Enemy&’s plans to disrupt their lives. In this journal companion to Throw the First Punch: Defeating the Enemy Hell-Bent on Your Destruction, Beth Guckenberger offers a 21-day guide to fighting the Devil through COMBAT: C: Confess your sinsO: Observe which tacticM: Measure the impactB: Believe the BibleA: Aim your fistT: Throw the first punch With exercises and worksheets to unpack the intersection of our daily lives with the spiritual realm, this proven system provides a strategy to take control and advance God&’s kingdom against the Enemy&’s plans.
Punching Holes in the Dark: Living in the Light of the World
by Robert BensonWe do not, and cannot, by definition, know much about the kingdom to come. But the "One Who Came Among Us" not only came to reassure us of the gift of the kingdom that is yet unseen but to proclaim the presence of the kingdom is already among us—even when we cannot see it and we cannot hear it. Sometimes we cannot see much evidence of the kingdom that is already here. How do we find it, not lose sight of it, and even share its message of hope with others in the darkness? In Punching Holes in the Dark, author Robert Benson helps us discover strength in the gifts of the Spirit and encourages us all to start punching holes—as hard as we can, as often as we can—to let the Light of the world sneak i
Punishment and Penance
by Thomas B. DeutscherPunishment and Penance provides the first comprehensive study of an Italian bishop's tribunal in criminal matters, such as violence, forbidden sexual activity, and offenses against the faith. Through numerous case studies, Thomas B. Deutscher investigates the scope and effectiveness of the early modern ecclesiastical legal system.Deutscher examines the records of the bishop's tribunal of the northern Italian diocese of Novara during two distinct periods: the ambitious decades following the Council of Trent (1563-1615), and the half-century leading up to the French invasions of 1790s. As the state's power continued to rise during this second time span, the Church was often humbled and the tribunal's activity was much reduced. Enriched by stories drawn from the files, which often allowed the accused to speak in their own voices, Punishment and Penance provides a window into the workings of a tribunal in this period.
Punk Rock is My Religion: Straight Edge Punk and 'Religious' Identity
by Francis StewartAs religion has retreated from its position and role of being the glue that holds society together, something must take its place. Utilising a focused and detailed study of Straight Edge punk (a subset of punk in which adherents abstain from drugs, alcohol and casual sex) Punk Rock is My Religion argues that traditional modes of religious behaviours and affiliations are being rejected in favour of key ideals located within a variety of spaces and experiences, including popular culture. Engaging with questions of identity construction through concepts such as authenticity, community, symbolism and music, this book furthers the debate on what we mean by the concepts of ‘religion’ and ‘secular’. Provocatively exploring the notion of salvation, redemption, forgiveness and faith through a Straight Edge lens, it suggests that while the study of religion as an abstraction is doomed to a simplistic repetition of dominant paradigms, being willing to examine religion as a lived experience reveals the utility of a broader and more nuanced approach.
Punkkultur – Ordnungen radikalen Andersseins (Kulturelle Figurationen: Artefakte, Praktiken, Fiktionen)
by Henning WellmannPunk war nicht nur Chaos. Punk war immer auch Ordnung. Ausgehend von dieser These nähert sich die Studie dem Phänomen Punk nicht in erster Linie von seinem so auffällig inszenierten Bruch mit bestehenden Ordnungen, sondern legt den Fokus auf genau die Ordnungen, die aus dem Impetus des Zerstörerischen, des Überkommen-Wollens, aus der Sehnsucht nach Neuem entstanden: symbolische Ordnungen, praxeologische Ordnungen, Gefühlsordnungen, ästhetische Ordnungen oder Sprachordnungen. Anhand einer von aktuellen theoretischen Konzepten angeleiteten und empirisch unterfütterten Analyse wird das Zusammenspiel dieser verschiedenen Ordnungen rekonstruiert und aufgezeigt, wie sich mit Punk eine Kultur entwickelt hat, die zentral um Differenz organisiert war – um radikales Anderssein.Der InhaltSubkultur und Stil • Situationismus und Subversion • Provokation und Kapitalismus – Lebensweltliche Beobachtungen • Sound, Ästhetik und Klangerleben • Konzertatmosphären • Veränderte Praktiken – veränderte Körper • Gewalt, Liebe und Geschlechtlichkeit • DIY, Mode und Fanzines • Die Blank Generation und die Mikropolitik der DifferenzDer AutorHenning Wellmann ist Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter bei Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH.
Puntapié Inicial: El Comienzo Del Juego Más Importante De Tu Vida
by Daniel Dardano Daniel Cipolla Hernán CipollaSiempre existe una gran expectativa entre los aficionados a un deporte cuando asisten a ver un juego. El estadio vibra de emoción con los espectadores apasionados por ver a su equipo favorito. Cuando se da el puntapié inicial, ellos gritan, saltan y aplauden para alentar al equipo. Muchas veces se enojan, insultan y hasta lloran, por ver que las cosas no salen como esperaban. Pero esto es todo lo que los espectadores pueden hacer durante un juego.Tal vez la emoción de los jugadores sea similar a la de los aficionados, pero la gran diferencia es que los jugadores tienen la responsabilidad del resultado que logre su equipo. No es lo mismo ser espectador que participar en el juego, ¿verdad?Nadie puede ser espectador de su propia vida. Lo quiera o no, cada ser humano es el &“jugador oficial&” de su vida, y es responsable de dar el puntapié inicial a asuntos que son mucho más trascendentes que la práctica de un deporte. De igual modo, existe un puntapié inicialpara una vida apasionante con Cristo.En este libro se enseñan temas esenciales y prácticos que sirven de puntapié inicial para el crecimiento y desarrollo de la vida de Cristo en el creyente.En Puntapié inicial descubrirás el comienzo del juego más importante de tu vida.There is always a great expectation among sports fans when they go to see a game. The stadium vibrates with the emotion of the spectators, passionate about seeing their favorite team. At kickoff they scream, jump and clap, cheering on their team. They will often get angry, hurl insults and even cry when they see things are not going as they'd hoped. But this is all the spectators can do during the game.It&’s possible that the players&’ emotions are similar to those of the fans, but the big difference is that the players are responsible for the results their team achieves. Being a spectator is not the same as participating in the game, right?No one can be a spectator of his own life. Whether he wants to or not, every human being is the &“official player&” of his own life and is responsible for kicking off in matters that are much more important than playing a sport. In the same way, there is a kickoff for a passionate life with Christ.This book teaches essential topics and practices that serve as a kickoff for the growth and development of the life of Christ in the believer.In Kickoff you will discover the beginning of the most important game of your life.
Puntapié inicial: El comienzo del juego más importante de tu vida.
by Daniel Dardano Daniel Cipolla Hernán CipollaSiempre existe una gran expectativa entre los aficionados a un deporte cuando asisten a ver un juego. El estadio vibra de emoción con los espectadores apasionados por ver a su equipo favorito. Cuando se da el puntapié inicial, ellos gritan, saltan y aplauden para alentar al equipo favorito. Muchas veces se enojan, insultan y hasta lloran, por ver que las cosas no salen como esperaban. Pero esto es todo lo que los espectadores pueden hacer durante un juego. Tal vez la emoción de los jugadores sea similar a la de los aficionados, pero la gran diferencia es que los jugadores tienen la responsabilidad del resultado que logre su equipo. No es lo mismo ser espectador que participar en el juego, ¿verdad? Nadie puede ser espectador de su propia vida. Lo quiera o no, cada ser humano es el "jugador oficial" de su vida, y es responsable de dar el puntapié inicial a asuntos qu son mucho más trascendentes que la práctica de un deporte. De igual modo, existe un puntapié inicial para una vida apasionante con Cristo. En este libro se enseñan temas esenciales y prácticas que sirven de puntapié inicial para el crecimiento y desarrollo de la vida de Cristo en el creyente. En Puntapié inicial descubrirás el comienzo del juego más importante de tu vida.
Puppet
by Eva WisemanA heartbreaking episode in history, explained through the story of a young servant girl in the late 1800s.The year is 1882. A young servant girl named Esther disappears from a small Hungarian village. Several Jewish men from the village of Tisza Eszvar face the 'blood libel' -- the centuries-old calumny that Jews murder Christian children for their blood. A fourteen-year-old Jewish boy named Morris Scharf becomes the star witness of corrupt authorities who coerce him into testifying against his fellow Jews, including his own father, at the trial. This powerful fictionalized account of one of the last blood libel trial in Europe is told through the eyes of Julie, a friend of the murdered Esther, and a servant at the jail where Morris is imprisoned. Julie is no stranger to suffering herself. An abused child, when her mother dies her alcoholic father separates her from her beloved baby sister. Julie and Morris, bound by the tragedy of the times, become unlikely allies. Although Puppet is a novel, it is based upon a real court case that took place in Hungary in 1883. In Hungary today, the name Morris Scharf has become synonymous with "traitor."Once again, Eva Wiseman illuminates a heartbreaking episode in history for young readers.From the Hardcover edition.
Puppet and Spirit: Volume I Sacred Roots: Material Entities, Consecrating Acts, Priestly Puppeteers (Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies)
by Claudia OrensteinThis anthology of essays aims to explore the many types of relationships that exist between puppets, broadly speaking, and the immaterial world. The allure of the puppet goes beyond its material presence as, historically and throughout the globe, many uses of puppets and related objects have expressed and capitalized on their posited connections to other realms or ability to serve as vessels or conduits for immaterial presence. The flip side of the puppet’s troubling uncanniness is precisely the possibilities it represents for connecting to discarnate realities. Where do we see such connections? How do we describe, analyze, and theorize these relationships? The first of two volumes, this book focuses on these questions in relation to long-established, traditional practices using puppets, devotional objects, and related items with sacred aspects to them or that perform ritual roles. Looking at performance traditions and artifacts from China, Indonesia, Korea, Mali, Brazil, Iran, Germany, and elsewhere, the essays from scholars and practitioners provide a range of useful models and critical vocabularies for addressing the ritual and spiritual aspects of puppet performance, further expanding the growing understanding and appreciation of puppetry generally. This book, along with its companion volume, offers, for the first time, robust coverage of this subject from a diversity of voices, examples, and perspectives.
Puppet: A Novel
by Eva WisemanA heartbreaking episode in history, explained through the story of a young servant girl in the late 1800s. The year is 1882. A young servant girl named Esther disappears from a small Hungarian village. Several Jewish men from the village of Tisza Eszvar face the 'blood libel' -- the centuries old calumny that Jews murder Christian children for their blood. A fourteen-year-old Jewish boy named Morris Scharf becomes the star witness of corrupt authorities who coerce him into testifying against his fellow Jews, including his own father, at the trial. Julie is no stranger to suffering herself. An abused child, when her mother dies her alcoholic father separates her from her beloved baby sister. Julie and Morris, bound by the tragedy of the times, become unlikely allies. Although "Puppet" is a novel, it is based upon a real court case that took place in Hungary in 1883. In Hungary today, the name Morris Scharf has become synonymous with "traitor". Once again, Eva Wiseman illuminates a heartbreaking episode in history for young readers.