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Sin and Salvation in Reformation England (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History)
by Jonathan WillisNotions of which behaviours comprised sin, and what actions might lead to salvation, sat at the heart of Christian belief and practice in early modern England, but both of these vitally important concepts were fundamentally reconfigured by the reformation. Remarkably little work has been undertaken exploring the ways in which these essential ideas were transformed by the religious changes of the sixteenth-century. In the field of reformation studies, revisionist scholarship has underlined the vitality of late-medieval English Christianity and the degree to which people remained committed to the practices of the Catholic Church up to the eve of the reformation, including those dealing with the mortification of sin and the promise of salvation. Such popular commitment to late-medieval lay piety has in turn raised questions about how the reformation itself was able to take root. Whilst post-revisionist scholars have explored a wide range of religious beliefs and practices - such as death, providence, angels, and music - there has been a surprising lack of engagement with the two central religious preoccupations of the vast majority of people. To address this omission, this collection focusses upon the history and theology of sin and salvation in reformation and post-reformation England. Exploring their complex social and cultural constructions, it underlines how sin and salvation were not only great religious constants, but also constantly evolving in order to survive in the rapidly transforming religious landscape of the reformation. Drawing upon a range of disciplinary perspectives - historical, theological, literary, and material/art-historical - to both reveal and explain the complexity of the concepts of sin and salvation, the volume further illuminates a subject central to the nature and success of the Reformation itself. Divided into four sections, Part I explores reformers’ attempts to define and re-define the theological concepts of sin and salvation, while Part II looks at some of the ways in which sin and salvation were contested: through confessional conflict, polemic, poetry and martyrology. Part III focuses on the practical attempts of English divines to reform sin with respect to key religious practices, while Part IV explores the significance of sin and salvation in the lived experience of both clergy and laity. Evenly balancing contributions by established academics in the field with cutting-edge contributions from junior researchers, this collection breaks new ground, in what one historian of the period has referred to as the ‘social history of theology’.
Sin invitación / Uninvited: Vivir amada cuando se sienta menos, abandonada y sola
by Lysa TerKeurst"El rechazo roba lo mejor de quién soy al reforzar lo peor que me han dicho de mí". El enemigo quiere que nos sintamos rechazadas... excluidas, solitarias e inferiores. En Sin invitación, Lysa comparte sus profundas experiencias personales con el rechazo, desde el prejuicio percibido por parte de una mujer perfectamente tonificada en una elíptica, hasta el doloroso abandono de su padre en su niñez. Se propone examinar con honestidad las raíces del rechazo, así como la habilidad que el mismo posee para envenenar las relaciones desde adentro hacia afuera, incluso nuestra relación con Dios. Con una profundidad bíblica una vulnerabilidad sincera y un humor reconfortante, Lysa la ayudará a:Dejar de sentirse excluida al creer que aun cuando todos la ignoren fue escogida cuidadosamente por Dios. Cambiar su tendencia a desmoronarse o controlar las acciones de los demás al abrazar las maneras de procesar su rechazo.Saber exactamente qué orar durante los siguientes diez días, a fin de afirmar su alma y restaurar su confianza en medio del rechazo.Vencer los dos temores centrales los cuales alimentan sus inseguridades al entender el secreto de pertenecer.Sin invitación nos recuerda que fuimos destinadas para un amor que nunca disminuye, ni se quebranta, ni se conmueve, ni es arrebatado; un amor que no rechaza ni la deja sin invitación.&“Rejection steals the best of who I am by reinforcing the worst of what&’s been said to me.&” THE ENEMY WANTS US TO FEEL REJECTED . . .LEFT OUT, LONELY, AND LESS THAN. In Uninvited, Lysa shares her own deeply personal experiences of rejection—from the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over to the incredibly painful childhood abandonment by her father. She leans in to honestly examine the roots of rejection, as well as rejection&’s ability to poison relationships from the inside out, including our relationship with God. With biblical depth, gut-honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa will help you: • Stop feeling left out by believing that even when you are overlooked by others you are handpicked by God. • Change your tendency to either fall apart or control the actions of others by embracing God-honoring ways to process your hurt. • Know exactly what to pray for the next ten days to steady your soul and restore your confidence in the midst of rejection. • Overcome the two core fears that feed your insecurities by understanding the secret of belonging.Uninvited reminds us we are destined for a love that can never be diminished, tarnished, shaken, or taken—a love that does not reject or uninvite.
Sin, Pride and Self-Acceptance: The Problem of Identity in Theology and Psychology
by Terry D. CooperWhat is at the root of the problem of humanity? Is it pride or lack of self-esteem?Do we love ourselves too much or too little?The debate about the human condition has often been framed this way in both theological and psychological circles. Convictions about preaching, teaching, marriage and child rearing, as well as politics, social welfare, business management and the helping professions, more often than not, fall on one side or the other of this divide. With theological and psychological insight Terry D. Cooper provides trenchant analysis of this centuries-long debate and leads us beyond the usual impasse. Humanistic psychology has often regarded traditional Christianity as its archrival in assessing the human condition. Cooper demonstrates how the Christian doctrine of a sinful and fallen humanity sheds light on the human condition which exhibits both pride and self-denigration. Bringing theological insights ranging from Augustine and John Calvin to Reinhold Niebuhr together with the psychological theories of Freud, Jung, Carl Rogers, Gerald May and Karen Horney, Cooper guides readers through the maze of competing claims to a resolution which affirms Christian conviction while critically engaging modern psychological theory. A model of the proper integration of Christian theology and the discipline of psychology,Sin, Pride & Self-Acceptance will be of special help to students and practitioners of psychology, pastoral counseling and clinical psychology.
Sin: The Early History of an Idea
by Paula FredriksenWhy the meaning of sin changed radically during the first centuries of ChristianityAncient Christians invoked sin to account for an astonishing range of things, from the death of God's son to the politics of the Roman Empire that worshipped him. In this book, award-winning historian of religion Paula Fredriksen tells the surprising story of early Christian concepts of sin, exploring the ways that sin came to shape ideas about God no less than about humanity.Long before Christianity, of course, cultures had articulated the idea that human wrongdoing violated relations with the divine. But Sin tells how, in the fevered atmosphere of the four centuries between Jesus and Augustine, singular new Christian ideas about sin emerged in rapid and vigorous variety, including the momentous shift from the belief that sin is something one does to something that one is born into. As the original defining circumstances of their movement quickly collapsed, early Christians were left to debate the causes, manifestations, and remedies of sin. This is a powerful and original account of the early history of an idea that has centrally shaped Christianity and left a deep impression on the secular world as well.
Sinai & Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible
by Jon D. Levenson“The best introduction I know to the Jewish faith presented in the Hebrew Scripture.” —Eugene B. Borowitz, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of ReligionA treasury of religious thought and faith—places the symbolic world of the Bible in its original context.“A challenging, exciting work in Jewish theology. Not to be missed.” —Ruth Segal Bernards, Sh’ma“A significant advance in Jewish-Christian understanding could be made if Christians would read Sinai & Zion.” —John Simpson, Provident Book Finder“Beautifully written, theologically sensitive, and ecumenical.” —Richard J. Clifford, S.J., Weston School of Theology“It is a book which has been longed for. It is also a very good book.” —T. R. Hobbs, Biblical Theology Bulletin“In this eminently readable work of biblical scholarship of the highest order, Levenson enables that Bible’s many voices to speak for themselves and yet communicate a coherent religious vision.” —Robert L. Cohn, Journal of Religion
Sinai and the Saints: Reading Old Covenant Laws for the New Covenant Community
by James M. Todd IIIWhat should Christians do with all the laws in the Old Testament? The Old Testament tells the story of the beginnings of God's salvation history, and it is part of the authoritative canon of Scripture affirmed by the church. But what role should the laws of the old covenant play in the lives of those living under the new covenant? Can Christians embrace the commandment to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength" but ignore the laws regarding clean and unclean food? Some have suggested that Christians remain under the moral laws of the old covenant, while others have argued that some of the Old Testament laws—for example, the Ten Commandments—still apply to Christians. James Todd makes a bold claim by contending that as followers of Jesus Christ who stand under a new covenant, Christians are no longer subject to any of the Old Testament laws. Focusing on the laws of the Pentateuch, he then addresses the proper role and benefits of the Old Testament laws in the Christian life. With wit and insight, Todd helps Christians to understand how the laws given to the people of Israel at Mount Sinai should be read by those called to live as saints.
Since Strangling Isn't an Option: Common Problems and Uncommon Solutions
by Sandra A. CroweDo certain people have you gritting your teeth, biting your tongue, and (metaphorically, at least) banging your head against the wall? Do you feel like you're expending too much energy either engaging in conflict or desperately trying to avoid it? There really are better, easier ways to deal with difficult people. This refreshing, realistic guide, with revealing selfquizzes and engaging exercises included, will provide you with real solutions to the oftentimes "unreal" problems. YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT ... · why dealing with a difficult person doesn't have to ruin your day · the habits that cause continued conflict-and the techniques that can turn things around · how developing an "attitude of gratitude" helps smooth the way · your own power in shaping relationships (it can make a bigger difference than you think!) · snakes and lizards, donkeys and hyenas: specific advice for specific personality types With mindfulness, compassion, and common sense, it is possible to deal successfully with difficult people. And with enough practice of the principles in this book-and a healthy dose of patience-you might even get to like them. "Dealing with difficult people is an unavoidable fact of life in our fast-moving, competitive society. This book shows you how to defuse the negative aspects of another's behavior and be more effective in every situation." -Brian Tracy, author of Maximum Achievement
Since You Asked: Answers to Women's Toughest Questions on Relationships
by Marilyn MebergQuestions . . . Where does a woman go with the questions that haunt her heart, questions that fester, beg for honest answers, and yearn for solutions to set them free? When hundreds of these questions poured in to Women of Faith® as a thunderous cry for help, Marilyn Meberg?popular Women of Faith® speaker and respected counselor?took on the task of responding to that cry. & Answers . . . In Since You Asked, Marilyn equips readers with the most reliable relationship information available?scriptural truths from the all-knowing source who created the very first human relationship. But she doesn't stop there; she helps to apply the scripture, providing practical steps of action that can be taken today. Be refreshed and set free by the warm, straightforward style that is Marilyn Meberg.
Since You Left Me
by Allen ZadoffFor Sanskrit Aaron Zuckerman, it isn't easy to believe. Especially when all the people you care about leave. His dad left after the divorce. The love of his life left in second grade. His best friend in Jewish school found God and practically left the planet. Now his yoga-teacher mom is falling in love with her spiritual guru, and she's threatening to leave, too. In a desperate attempt to keep his family together, Sanskrit tells just one small lie. And for a while it seems to be working. Because people start coming back. Sanskrit might even get the family he always wanted. There's just one little thing in his way. The truth. Against the setting of modern-day Los Angeles, YA author Allen Zadoff presents a funny and heartbreaking novel about the search for love--and meaning--in a world where everyone is looking for something to hang on to.
Since You've Been Gone & The Doctor Next Door
by Marta PerrySINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONESmall-town bad boy Nick O'Neill was back-wealthy, powerful and seeking revenge against those who'd driven him away. Emily Carmichael, the girl he'd left behind, wondered if his embittered heart could give the town, and their long-ago love, another chance.THE DOCTOR NEXT DOORBrett Elliot wasn't the same idealistic young man who'd gone away to medical school years ago. But Rebecca Forrester prayed that the cynical big-city doctor he'd become would stay-for the town that needed him so desperately, and for the woman who still loved him so deeply.
Since the Baby Came: A Sibling's Learning-to-Love Story in 16 Poems
by Kathleen Long BostromThis charming, playful story-in-verse introduces children to a variety of different poetic forms while walking them through all the twists and turns of welcoming a new baby into the family.Mama is having a baby.Everything&’s starting to change.God, can you tell me what happened?Life is becoming so strange.Since the Baby Came offers a unique take on a timeless topic. The heartfelt and humorous drama unfolds completely in verse, addressing the full range of emotions a young child experiences when a new baby joins the family—from surprise and confusion to feelings of neglect and jealousy to wholehearted tenderness and affection. The book also introduces young children to the playfulness and fun of various forms of poetry, from senryu to villanelle. Look out! It&’s a diaper volcano!Forgive me for being abrupt.There isn&’t much time to explain—OH!That thing is about to erupt!
Sincerely Held: American Secularism and Its Believers (Class 200: New Studies In Religion Ser.)
by Charles McCraryA novel account of the relationship between sincerity, religious freedom, and the secular in the United States. “Sincerely held religious belief” is now a common phrase in discussions of American religious freedom, from opinions handed down by the US Supreme Court to local controversies. The “sincerity test” of religious belief has become a cornerstone of US jurisprudence, framing what counts as legitimate grounds for First Amendment claims in the eyes of the law. In Sincerely Held, Charles McCrary provides an original account of how sincerely held religious belief became the primary standard for determining what legally counts as authentic religion. McCrary skillfully traces the interlocking histories of American sincerity, religion, and secularism starting in the mid-nineteenth century. He analyzes a diverse archive, including Herman Melville’s novel The Confidence-Man, vice-suppressing police, Spiritualist women accused of being fortune-tellers, eclectic conscientious objectors, secularization theorists, Black revolutionaries, and anti-LGBTQ litigants. Across this history, McCrary reveals how sincerity and sincerely held religious belief developed as technologies of secular governance, determining what does and doesn’t entitle a person to receive protections from the state. This fresh analysis of secularism in the United States invites further reflection on the role of sincerity in public life and religious studies scholarship, asking why sincerity has come to matter so much in a supposedly “post-truth” era.
Sincerely Yours (Mail Order Bride #7)
by Al Lacy Joanna LacyShaken by events in the closing days of the Civil War, young Dr. Quint Roberts flees the Union army to start a new life in Bozeman, Montana. In this seventh installment of the bestselling Mail Order Bride series, the challenge of reconstructing relationship losses is explored. When his brother is killed, Dr. Quint suddenly finds himself responsible for three young children. Can he alone provide for their needs? Annamarie Taylor -- a bereaved Southern belle in Atlanta -- also searches for answers to the age-old question, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?"From the Trade Paperback edition.
Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmask the Enemy’s Lies, Find the Truth That Sets You Free (Insights for a Woman's Heart in the Spirit of the C.S. Lewis Classic, The Screwtape Letters)
by Emily Wilson HussemUncover the lies of the Enemy so you can live a life of freedom, truth, and hope.In the spirit of C. S. Lewis's classic The Screwtape Letters, author and speaker Emily Wilson Hussem shines a light on the lies and tactics Satan uses to burden modern women with doubt, fear, insecurity, and discouragement—and empowers you with the truth that will set you free.Do you ever wonder why you constantly struggle with fear, insecurity, and an unrelenting sense of dissatisfaction? We're in the middle of an invisible spiritual battle against the enemy of our souls. Satan wants you to feel trapped and insecure rather than free and peaceful. He wants you to believe the lie that you are worthless, not God's beloved. He wants you to be distracted, exhausted, and confused to prevent you from living in the freedom you were created for.Sincerely, Stoneheart is a compelling, imaginative portrayal of a senior demon coaching a junior demon about how best to deceive, distract, and enslave women, Hussem not only unmasks the Enemy's lies but empowers women to overcome those lies. As you journey through the eye-opening correspondences of Sincerely, Stoneheart, you willIdentify the insidious web of lies and tactics that keep you from living into the freedom you were designed forDraw strength from the reality that you are not in this battle aloneBecome equipped to stand against the calculated, specific attacks on your heart that are especially prevalent todayLearn to step into the life of meaning, joy, and freedom that God intends for you The Enemy does not want you to be free. But no spiritual darkness, emotional weariness, or negative thought patterns can stand against the light of God's grace, truth, and hope. Sincerely, Stoneheart invites you to look with new eyes at your faith, your daily choices, and your self-image through the beautiful reality that your true identity—mind, heart, and soul—is beloved.
Sindrome de un corazón roto
by Esther Iturralde VargasNo estás exagerando. El dolor de un corazón roto es paralizante y nos puede robar la vida entera. No se trata de «echarle ganas» ni tampoco de «darle tiempo al tiempo». Se trata de que aprendas a sanar y recuperes tu capacidad de sentir. Con un tono empático muy particular, Esther Iturralde —life coach espiritual y creadora del podcast Reinvéntate— te tiende la mano para que el fracaso no te detenga. A partir del reflejo en distintas historias y reflexiones, este libro no sólo te ayudará a soltar a tu Ex y a elevar tu amor propio, también te incitará a validar tus emociones y retomar el poder creativo que te permita manifestar la vida que quieres y el amor que deseas. Síndrome de un corazón roto no es un proceso de olvido, sino de aprendizaje, que servirá de catapulta para que te conviertas en la persona que siempre estuviste destinada a ser: plena, abundante y magnética. Para que cuando te sientas más fuerte puedas decir que lo peor que te ha pasado es lo mejor que te ha pasado. «Síndrome de un corazón roto no es un cuento de hadas, es una historia real para dar el salto de fe y creer en ti. Más que una travesía, es una invitación a renacer.» MARIA LAURA RAINER
Sinful
by Victor McglothinEverybody's got a weakness and Chandelle Hutchins' is a love of material possessions. With her marriage crumbling under a mountain of debt, it may just be easier for her husband Marvin to walk away. But with Chandelle's scheming cousin Dior in town, money may be the least of the couple's problems. . . Dior's weakness is her appetite for causing trouble—and her latest target is her cousin's marriage. But Dior is being trailed by her own troublemaker who refuses to release Dior from her twisted duties as nanny and mistress. Fortunately for everyone involved, the Lord works in mysterious ways. For despite a tangle of lies, manipulation, and mayhem, a series of unexpected events is about to bless everyone with a much needed second chance. . .
Sing
by Lisa T. BergrenMoira St. Clair has done exactly what her father forbade her to do: chased her dreams to sing on the stage. But even as her star rises, she becomes more vulnerable to those who wish to use her--or bring her down....It is 1886, and the St. Clairs are living out their dreams in three very separate parts of the world--Paris, Brazil and Colorado. And while each has found a measure of success and joy, each is haunted by past sins and secrets.Once home in Colorado, the St. Clairs struggle to learn what it means to sing praise to God--even in the face of tremendous loss--and trust Him in all things, even when forced to fight for their very lives.
Sing A New Song
by Michelle Lindo-RiceIf you found out you were dying, would you suddenly confess all your past sins?When former chart topper Tiffany Knightly learns that she's dying from cancer, she leaves behind her plush California lifestyle to return to Hempstead, New York, with Karlie, her reluctant teenage daughter. She hasn't simply gone home to die, though. Tiffany has another mission. She desperately wishes she could leave her past in the past, but in order to secure her daughter's future, she must tear open past wounds. Life wasn't always easy for Tiffany. With a stepfather who abused her and a mother who didn't believe her, she acted out by becoming promiscuous. Fifteen years later, she's back to reveal to her ex-husband that he might not be Karlie's biological father. In fact, there are four men who could have fathered Karlie—four that she's willing to acknowledge, anyway. As Tiffany reveals her truth and searches for Karlie's father, she reconnects with old friends and old lovers. Some reunions are happy, but some innocent lives are torn apart, leaving Tiffany to wonder if she's doing the right thing. Through it all, she will have to learn to rely on the healing power of God's unfathomable love. "There is no way Sing a New Song by Michelle Lindo-Rice could be adebut novel. The author's writing is crisp and her characters'emotions are authentic. Get ready, readers of Christian fiction. Thereis a new kid on the block that will minister to your soul!"—Pat Simmons, award-winning author of the Guilty series.
Sing You Home: the moving story you will not be able to put down by the number one bestselling author of A Spark of Light
by Jodi PicoultTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Never one to shy away from moral and ethical dilemmas . . . Picoult gives her readers all the virtuosic plotting, cliffhangers and twists they've come to expect' Daily MailZoe and Max Baxter spent ten years trying to conceive, until the heartbreak of their failure finally broke their marriage apart.After the dissolution of their marriage, each seems on their own path to healing, as Max turns himself towards an evangelical church whilst Zoe finds solace in a new relationship with a woman, Vanessa. But when Zoe and Vanessa approach Max asking to use the frozen embryos left from their marriage, their paths come hurtling face to face.In Max's eyes, Zoe and Vanessa's desire to raise a child together is an aberration.And Zoe is not prepared to let her desire for a child go without a fight.'Jodi Picoult takes a controversial and provocative subject and uses it as a backdrop to a touching and emotional drama' Sunday Express
Sing a New Song (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn #36)
by Sunni JeffersAs the long days of autumn linger, the Howard sisters are ready to try new things. Louise heads out west to a music camp, and though she is skeptical, she ends up learning a new style of piano playing. Jane decides to try cooking for a whole new audience kids- and Alice finds some old photo albums and embarks on a project that will shed new light on their family history. In the meantime, a scrapbooking retreat at the inn gathers friends from near and far. As the women create beautiful books to display their most treasured keepsakes, they create new memories that none of them will ever forget. The event is a great success, providing an opportunity for connections to be made and hearts to be healed.
Sing a New Song: Portraits of Canada's Crusading Bishops
by Julie H. FergusonFor the first time, Sing a New Song tells the stories of four Canadian bishops who pushed the envelope and changed the world. All have faced severe opposition; one was involved in the only Anglican schism in Canadian history; two jeopardized their careers; and one was voted the sixth most important person of the twentieth century whose world view has transformed the wider society. Over the last 150 years, George Hills, David Somerville, Douglas Hambidge, and Michael Ingham adopted unpopular causes with their eyes wide open. They were the men who fought for and won rights for aboriginals, women, and gays and lesbians. In finely drawn and thoroughly researched biographies, Julie H. Ferguson weaves the bishops’ impact on society into Canada’s history while delivering compelling insights into their personal and spiritual lives. Meet this quartet of sharply contrasting and fearless bishops in Sing a New Song.
Sing for Me: A Novel
by Karen Halvorsen SchreckWhen a good church girl starts singing in a jazz club and falls for the music--as well as a handsome African American man--she struggles to reconcile her childhood faith with her newfound passions. Raised in the Danish Baptist Church, Rose Sorensen knows it's wrong to sing worldly songs. But Rose still yearns for those she hears on the radio--"Cheek to Cheek," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"--and sings them when no one is around. One day, Rose's cousin takes her to Calliope's, a jazz club, where she discovers an exciting world she never knew existed. Here, blacks and whites mingle, brought together by their shared love of music. And though Rose worries it's wrong--her parents already have a stable husband in mind for her--she can't stop thinking about the African American pianist of the Chess Men, Theo Chastain. When Rose returns to the jazz club, she is offered the role of singer for the Chess Men. The job would provide money to care for her sister, Sophy, who has cerebral palsy--but at what cost? As Rose gets to know Theo, their fledgling relationship faces prejudices she never imagined. And as she struggles to balance the dream world of Calliope's with her cold, hard reality, she also wrestles with God's call for her life. Can she be a jazz singer? Or will her faith suffer because of her worldly ways? Set in Depression-era Chicago and rich in historical detail, Sing for Me is a beautiful, evocative story about finding real, unflinching love and embracing--at all costs--your calling.
Sing to Me of Dreams
by Kathryn Lynn DavisIn the grand tradition of The Far Pavilions, The Thorn Birds, and Kathryn Lynn Davis's own magnificent New York Times bestseller, Too Deep for Tears, Sing to Me of Dreams is a rich, sensuous, deeply imagined novel filled with the intimate yearnings and passions of a turbulent family, their lovers and friends, and the extraordinary woman who entered their lives. There is a future I do not seek, but which will come to be, just the same....With these words echoing in her heart, Saylah, born of a white father and Indian mother, set off on a journey that would take her through all the mysteries of the human heart. As a child, she came to know the bounty of the earth and sea, the clear streams, and she guarded the secret wisdom of her close-knit Indian people. But when tragedy devastated her loved ones, Saylah was forced to leave her home and enter the world of the Ivys, an English-born family whose European traditions were as strange to her as her spirit world was to them. The Ivys had come to the lush, fertile Pacific Northwest in pursuit of a dream -- to build a paradise of prosperity and freedom. Until Saylah came to them, their dream had been denied. Julian Ivy had a dream of his own. An impatient young man in whom refinement and rage were intertwined, he was drawn to Saylah's healing power and disturbing beauty. Through heartbreak and joy, Julian and Saylah would discover the richness of love...but no one could resolve for her the conflicts of her heritage. Heeding the call of her destiny, she would finally make the most wrenching choice of all....
Sing, Memory: The Remarkable Story of the Man Who Saved the Music of the Nazi Camps
by Makana EyreA Polish musician, a Jewish conductor, a secret choir, and the rescue of a trove of music from the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. On a cold October night in 1942, SS guards at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp violently disbanded a rehearsal of a secret Jewish choir led by conductor Rosebery d’Arguto. Many in the group did not live to see morning, and those who survived the guards’ reprisal were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau just a few weeks later. Only one of its members survived the Holocaust. Yet their story survives, thanks to Aleksander Kulisiewicz. An amateur musician, he was not Jewish, but struck up an unlikely friendship with d’Arguto in Sachsenhausen. D’Arguto tasked him with a mission: to save the musical heritage of the victims of the Nazi camps. In Sing, Memory, Makana Eyre recounts Kulisiewicz’s extraordinary transformation from a Polish nationalist into a guardian of music and culture from the Nazi camps. Aided by an eidetic memory, Kulisiewicz was able to preserve for posterity not only his own songs about life at the camp, but the music and poetry of prisoners from a range of national and cultural backgrounds. They composed symphonies, organized clandestine choirs, arranged great pieces of music by illustrious composers, and gathered regularly over the course of the war to perform for one another. For many, music enabled them to resist, bear witness, and maintain their humanity in some of the most brutal conditions imaginable. After the war, Kulisiewicz returned to Poland and assembled an archive of camp music, which he went on to perform in more than a dozen countries. He dedicated the remainder of his life to the memory of the Nazi camps. Drawing on oral history and testimony, as well as extensive archival research, Eyre tells this rich and affecting human story of musical resistance to the Nazi regime in full for the first time.