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Somnath: Itihas Ek Swar Anek
by Romila ThaparAn extension of the work of the writer in Narratives and the making of History. It gives an in depth knowledge of the inter-conflict of Turkish and Persian sources. Some have called this work even as Rashoman syndrome.
Son muchas cosas. Diario de un enfermo feliz
by Jorge LucasEl auténtico diario de un luchador. La vida de Jorge cambió el día que le diagnosticaron cáncer. Este es el diario de cómo lo afrontó y superó. Un testimonio cercano y valiente enfocado a ayudar a aquellos que un día creyeron que la vida les estaba jugando una mala pasada.
Son of God
by Roma Downey Mark BurnettThe book Son of God is a tie-in with the major motion picture of the same title, slated for wide theatrical release (through 20th-Century Fox) on February 28, 2014. Like the movie, the book possesses an epic scope, providing a panoramic picture of first-century Judea as it recounts the events and reveals the meaning of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection. Though based on New Testament accounts, including the four Gospels as well as the book of Acts, Son of God reads like a contemporary novel, delving deeply into the character of Jesus and the personalities and motives all of those who surround him, both his followers and his enemies. Even minor Gospel characters (Mary Magdelene, the servant Malchus, the Jewish elder Nicodemus) come vividly to life in the book, and its portrayal of the political machinations behind Jesus's trial and death-the contest for power between the Roman governor Pontius Pilate and the high priest Caiaphas-is especially engaging. Beyond depicting the historical milieu in which Jesus lived, Son of God deftly explains the customs and culture of the Jewish people and the Roman officials and soldiers who oppress them, enhancing readers' understanding of the biblical record. In its final part, the book extends the Christian story past Jesus's resurrection to show how Jesus's followers, impassioned by their faith, began spreading his message of salvation throughout the wider world. Grittily realistic, Son of God pulls no punches in conveying the harsh realities of Jesus's era. But it is also inspirational, showing how Jesus transformed the lives of the humble and the powerful alike-and conveying Jesus's message of comfort and hope to present-day readers.
Son of God: Divine Sonship in Jewish and Christian Antiquity
by Paul Sloan Garrick V. Allen Kai Akagi Madhavi NevaderIn antiquity, “son of god”—meaning a ruler designated by the gods to carry out their will—was a title used by the Roman emperor Augustus and his successors as a way to reinforce their divinely appointed status. But this title was also used by early Christians to speak about Jesus, borrowing the idiom from Israelite and early Jewish discourses on monarchy. This interdisciplinary volume explores what it means to be God’s son(s) in ancient Jewish and early Christian literature. Through close readings of relevant texts from multiple ancient corpora, including the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Greco-Roman texts and inscriptions, early Christian and Islamic texts, and apocalyptic literature, the chapters in this volume engage a range of issues including messianism, deification, eschatological figures, Jesus, interreligious polemics, and the Roman and Jewish backgrounds of early Christianity and the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The essays in this collection demonstrate that divine sonship is an ideal prism through which to better understand the deep interrelationship of ancient religions and their politics of kingship and divinity. In addition to the editors, the contributors to this volume include Richard Bauckham, Max Botner, George J. Brooke, Jan Joosten, Menahem Kister, Reinhard Kratz, Mateusz Kusio, Michael A. Lyons, Matthew V. Novenson, Michael Peppard, Sarah Whittle, and N. T. Wright.
Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices
by Mosab Hassan Yousef Ron BrackinSince he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas. The oldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founding member of Hamas and its most popular leader, young Mosab assisted his father for years in his political activities while being groomed to assume his legacy, politics, status and power. But everything changed when Mosab turned away from terror and violence, and embraced instead the teachings of another famous Middle East leader. In Son of Hamas, Mosab Yousef--now called "Joseph"--reveals new information about the world's most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own role, his agonizing separation from family and homeland, the dangerous decision to make his newfound faith public, and his belief that the Christian mandate to "love your enemies" is the only way to peace in the Middle East.
Son of Man: Retelling the Stories of Jesus
by Charles MartinExperience the Bible come to life before your eyes as New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin uses his storyteller's imagination to present the life of Jesus in a way that will engage your faith in new ways. This collection of more than twenty short stories, compiled from Martin's books What If It's True? and They Turned the World Upside Down, draws you into a deeper understanding and love for the Savior.Son of Man presents key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and explores the lives of His followers in descriptive, novelistic words. This unique collection:Fosters a stronger appreciation, love, and respect for JesusCovers themes including rejection, service, unconditional love, and forgivenessUses the lives of the disciples as inspiration to be the light in a dark worldShows how the disciples' same world-changing faith is still around todaySon of Man is perfect for someone who loves Christian fiction. Known for his beloved lyrical style, in this paperback edition Martin illuminates key moments from Scripture with stories such as "Where the Father's Love Found Him," "Betrayed," and "The Borrowed Tomb." Martin's writing offers a way to see how Jesus' life and the lives of His disciples revealed an unwavering confidence in the power and presence of God.
Son of Perfection, Part 1
by Hilton HotemaA SUMMARY OF THE HIDDEN TEACHINGS OF THE APOCALYPSE (LAST BOOK OF THE BIBLE)Man is the subject of the Ancient Scriptures.Perfect Man is the Hero of the Ancient Scriptures.Deportment in harmony with Cosmic Law was the ancient standard of Perfect Man.According to the principles of the Ancient Masters, complete self-mastery was their standard of Perfect Man. For he who conquers himself is greater than he who conquers a city.He that overcometh the desires of the flash and the passions of the blood, and obeyeth the commandment not to eat of the “forbidden fruit”, the same shall inherit all things good in life; and I, Perfection, will be his Guide, and he shall be my Son (Gen. 2:17; Rev. 21:7).The first book and the last book of the Bible deal with the “forbidden fruit”. The last book describes, in symbol and parable, the nature of the man who heeds the commandment not to eat of the “forbidden fruit”, and defines the great reward inherited by him for obedience. For such is the only man who is worthy to open the book and to loose the seals thereof (Rev. 5).Also, in the last book of the Bible there is concealed the greatest of all secrets of the Human Body, the Microcosm. This secret, hidden in symbol and parable, is so strange and obscure that as yet modern science knows nothing about it, and the priests and preachers have never discovered it.The purpose of this work, which is presented in two parts, is to uncover and reveal that carefully guarded secret, and to provide a summary of the hidden teachings of the Apocalypse—the last book of the Bible.
Son of Perfection, Part 2
by Hilton HotemaMan is the subject of the Ancient Scriptures.Perfect Man is the Hero of the Ancient Scriptures.Deportment in harmony with Cosmic Law was the ancient standard of Perfect Man.According to the principles of the Ancient Masters, complete self-mastery was their standard of Perfect Man. For he who conquers himself is greater than he who conquers a city.He that overcometh the desires of the flash and the passions of the blood, and obeyeth the commandment not to eat of the “forbidden fruit”, the same shall inherit all things good in life; and I, Perfection, will be his Guide, and he shall be my Son (Gen. 2:17; Rev. 21:7).The first book and the last book of the Bible deal with the “forbidden fruit”. The last book describes, in symbol and parable, the nature of the man who heeds the commandment not to eat of the “forbidden fruit”, and defines the great reward inherited by him for obedience. For such is the only man who is worthy to open the book and to loose the seals thereof (Rev. 5).Also, in the last book of the Bible there is concealed the greatest of all secrets of the Human Body, the Microcosm. This secret, hidden in symbol and parable, is so strange and obscure that as yet modern science knows nothing about it, and the priests and preachers have never discovered it.The purpose of this work, which is presented in two parts, is to uncover and reveal that carefully guarded secret, and to provide a summary of the hidden teachings of the Apocalypse, the last book of the Bible, by chapter and verse—from the original Greek, with an interpretation of the symbols and parables, based on the Lost Wisdom of the Ancient Masters.
Son of Tears: A Novel on the Life of Saint Augustine
by Henry Coray“This is the kind of book, and the kind of writing, which the Christian reader so desperately need—realistic yet firmly Christian, lively and historically exact, with real human beings living out convincing lives.”—The Reformed JournalHere, ranging from debauched student life in Carthage to impassioned devotion as the Bishop of Hippo, is the story of St. Augustine, perhaps the most significant figure in all of Christianity since St. Paul. The son of a wealthy and profligate Roman, Augustine was torn between conflicting religious opinions as his student life bridged the cults which had developed around the true church. With simple intensity, Mr. Coray describes Augustine’s relationship with his mother, Monica, the unquenchable fire of his passion for his mistress, Melanie, and the change of heart which led him to conversion. Augustine is frequently remembered only as a “saint”; SON OF TEARS helps to place him in perspective, a citizen also of this earth, where once he was someone’s son.
Son of the Cypresses: Memories, Reflections, and Regrets from a Political Life
by Meron Benvenisti Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta Michael Kaufman-Lacusta"Now that I am seventy years of age, it is my prerogative to offer a summing up," says Meron Benvenisti, internationally known author and columnist, Jerusalem native, and scion of Israel's founders. Born in Palestine in 1934 to a Sephardic father and an Ashkenazi mother, Benvenisti has enjoyed an unusual vantage point from which to consider his homeland's conflicts and controversies. Throughout his long and provocative career as scholar, elected official, and respected journalist, he has remained intimately involved with Israel's social and political development. Part memoir and part political polemic,Son of the Cypresses threads Benvenisti's own story through the story of Israel. The result is a vivid, sharply drawn eyewitness account of pre-state Jerusalem and Israel's early years. He memorably sets the scene by recalling his father's emotional journey from Jewish Salonika in 1913 to Palestine, with all its attendant euphoria and frustration, and his father's pioneer dedication to inculcating Israeli youth with a "native's" attachment to the homeland. In describing the colorful and lively Jerusalem in which he grew up, Benvenisti recalls the many challenges faced by new Jewish immigrants, who found themselves not only in conflict with the Arab population but also with each other as Sephardim and Ashkenazim. He revisits his own public disagreements with both Zionists and Palestinians and shares indelible memories such as his boyhood experiences of the 1948 War. In remembering his life as an Israeli sabra, Benvenisti offers a vivid record of the historical roots of the conflict that persists today.
Sona and the Wedding Game
by Kashmira ShethExperience the magic of an Indian wedding in this story of a girl playing a fun, traditional game on her sister's wedding day.Sona's big sister is getting married and she's been given an important job to do. She has to steal the groom's shoes. She's never attended a wedding before, so she's unfamiliar with this Indian tradition―as well as many of the other magical experiences that will occur before and during the special event. But with the assistance of her annoying cousin Vishal, Sona finds a way to steal the shoes and get a very special reward.With amusing text and gorgeous, vibrant watercolors, author Kashmira Sheth and illustrator Yoshiko Jaeggi present a heartwarming story ripe with themes of family, ritual, and tradition.
Song For A Spiritual Traveller: Selected
by Frithjof SchuonThe poetry of Frithjof Schuon has been called metaphysical music. Every poem in this collection -- drawn from more than three thousand poems written during the closing years of his life -- is a true compass pointing the reader time and again to Schuon&’s fundamental theme: the Remembrance of God. These small gems are as profound as the sea and as simple as water itself. Schuon repeatedly traces the journey of a soul which has found its celestial homeland and views the play of this world from the perspective of Eternity. Like the stars, these poems strike the reader as both old and new. They echo the primordial melodies of Being and communicate a message of certitude and serenity for every person who longs for spiritual light.
Song Of Redemption
by Leren Zecharya HoffmanA SPELL-BINDING STORY THAT CAPTURES THE HEART AND MIND, AND ENLIGHTENS THE SOUL. What is unique about Song of Redemption? Song of Redemption is a gripping novel set in a historical era that has rarely been covered in contemporary Jewish literature. The story delves into a turbulent century of our ancient history, bringing a deeper understanding of the pivotal issues that shaped Klal Yisroel’s destiny. The reader bonds with the colorful characters while following the intriguing twists and turns of the riveting plot, and at the same time isenlightened with information and profound insights. Which type of readership would mostly enjoy the book? <P><P>The book appeals to all ages – from younger teens who would certainly enjoy experiencing the book’s thrilling adventures, to mature readers who would appreciate the insight and powerful lessons that emerge from these pages. Teachers and scholars will find a wealth of information, whether completely new to them or newly organized and presented with newfound clarity. The book is also enhanced with beautiful charts that help the reader grasp the context of events, and the compilation of sources are a treasure trove of information. In short, it is a book for everyone! What other books were published by Zecharya Hoffman? Song of Redemption is Zecharya Hoffman’s second book, and follows the style of bestselling “Dual Discovery” which was published in 2009. Dual Discovery is currently available in four languages, with the fifth language being released shortly. It has enthralled tens of thousands of readers in all languages. This new book covers a much larger era and involved a tremendous amount of research that took many years to collect and sort through. We are certain that the feedback from readers will match the enthusiasm the first book generated around the entire world. Song of Redemption makes a wonderful gift for parents, friends, teachers, or that special someone – and of course, make sure to get your own copy today! Prepar
Song of Deborah
by Bette M. RossThis is a fictionalized story of the prophetess, Deborah which draws upon material found in the Old Testament book, Judges. The beautiful Deborah, caught between the love of Lapidoth, the Philistine caravan master, and Sisera, King of Canaan, follows the call of Yahweh to become God's oracle and Israel's first woman judge.
Song of Her Heart
by Irene BrandAs a teenager, Norah Williamson believed she had a calling from God, but she had put everything on hold for the sake of her family. Now her obligations were over, and she was finally ready to pursue her own dreams.Widower Mason King had lost all hope of ever seeing his dreams come true—dreams of a Christian wife, and of children growing up to inherit his family’s ranch. The emotions his new cook, Norah, stirred in him were the last thing he’d ever expected to feel again.But whatever Norah and Mason had planned, it looked as though both their futures were in the capable hands of a higher power.
Song of Mind: Wisdom from the Zen Classic Xin Ming
by Master Sheng Yen"No words can explain enlightenment," says the seventh-century Zen classic Xin Ming, or "Song of Mind," yet, paradoxically, this poem is a masterpiece of expressing the inexpressible. In his commentary on it, Chan Master Sheng Yen takes a practical approach, opening up the language of the Xin Ming to show students how to approach meditation, how to deal with problems that arise in their spiritual practice, and how to accomplish the imperative task of integrating this practice into every aspect of one's life. "True understanding comes only with direct experience," according to Master Sheng Yen. "These lectures, the Buddhist sutras, songs, poems, and commentaries are useful only insofar as they encourage you to practice and incorporate the Dharma [teachings] into your daily life." The book takes the form of a week-long retreat with Master Sheng Yen, with each chapter in the form of an evening talk given on a particular section of the "Song of Mind" text--giving this book a far more intimate and accessible feel than most commentaries on Zen texts and creating a feeling of being right there with the master as he brings the text to life.
Song of Redemption (Chronicles of the Kings, Book #2)
by Lynn AustinWhen King Hezekiah discovers that God's Law forbids him to take multiple wives, he must choose one woman to love. He must also choose to trust God's promises when he decides to rebel against his powerful Assyrian overlords. He Has Been Challenged on Every Side- Can His Newly Discovered Faith Help Him Preserve a Nation? As King Hezekiah embraces God's Law, he leads his country into renewed prosperity. But following the will of Yahweh is a perplexing process, requiring unpopular choices--for both his personal life and political career. Now his archenemy's demands for tribute are forcing Hezekiah into a precarious situation. Jerusha, a young Jewish woman far from home, has seen firsthand what the dreaded invaders are capable of doing. As the powerful Assyrian army sweeps through the northern provinces, leaving little but devastation in its wake, Jerusha longs to escape. Her desperate will to live could become a link to Jerusalem's survival. With Assyria on the march, moving closer to the heart of Judah, Hezekiah's decision to follow the everlasting One is about to face the ultimate test.
Song of Silence
by Cynthia RuchtiLucy and Charlie Tuttle agree on one thing: they’re committed to each other for life. Trouble is, neither of them expected life to look like this. While Charlie retired early, Lucy is devoted to a long-term career . . . until the day she has no choice. Forced to retire from her position as music educator in a small Midwestern K-8 school, Lucy can only watch helplessly as the program her father started years ago disintegrates before her eyes. As the music fades and a chasm separates her from the passion of her heart, Lucy wonders if her faith’s song has gone silent, too. The musical score of her life seems to be missing all the notes.When a simple misstep threatens to silence Lucy forever, a young boy and his soundless mother change the way she sees—and hears—everything.
Song of Silence
by Éloi LeclercSaint Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, was not recognized as such until after her death. Jeanne lived through repeated betrayals and transformed these trials into a path toward holiness that helped her connect with the suffering of Christ. Read the fascinating spiritual journey of this remarkable saint.
Song of Solomon (Solomon)
by Kendra Norman-BellamyAt age forty-five, Dr. Neil Taylor is an eligible bachelor, living a seemingly satisfied existence as a deacon of his church and director of Kingdom Builder's Academy. Despite outward appearances, however, Neil harbors secret pains that have caused him to erect a well-constructed wall of defense around his heart. Everything changes when Shaylynn Ford, a beautiful young mother, strolls through the doors of his office. There's a marked difference in their ages, but the years that separate them are the least of Neil's worries.Neil is certain that Shaylynn is his God-given soul mate, but even with all the prayers in the world, how can he get her to love him when she's already wearing a wedding ring?
Song of Songs
by James ReapsomeFisherman Bible Studyguides have been a trusted name in Bible study for almost thirty years. With outstanding authors, an emphasis on personal growth, and over eighty titles, the Fisherman guides offer a breadth and depth of biblical study not found in any other series. Fisherman are written with a commitment to the unique authority of the Bible in our lives. Nondenominational, nonsectarian, and suitable for new Christians and mature Christians, Fisherman have a broad appeal with a biblical base. Song of Songs: A Dialogue of Intimacy, a new eight-week Old Testament study, gives the reader insight into Song of Songs-one of the richest and most beautiful books of the Bible. This guide offers reflection on the intimacy God intends for marriage and the intimacy God desires to have with us.
Song of Songs
by Robert W. JensonHere Robert Jenson offers a systematic theologian's careful reading of the Song of Songs. Jenson focuses on the overt sense of the book as an erotic love poem in order to discover how this evocative poetry solicits a theological reading. Jenson finds a story of human love for God in this complex poetic book and offers a commentary that elucidates and inspires. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
Song of Songs (Baker Commentary On The Old Testament Wisdom And Psalms Ser. #5)
by Tremper Longman IIIRelationships are a wonderful, mysterious, often elusive, sometimes painful part of the human experience. The most intimate of all human relationships, according to the Bible, is that between a husband and a wife. It is no surprise, therefore, that there is a book of the Bible, the Song of Songs, that focuses on this relationship. What is surprising is how little attention is given to the Song of Songs by scholars, by the church, and by readers of the Bible. With this volume Tremper Longman III unpacks for modern people what this ancient love poem says about the male-female relationship -- and, by analogy, about God's love for his people.Longman's superb study begins with a thorough introduction to the Song of Songs and its background. Longman discusses the book's title, authorship, date, literary style, language, structure, cultural milieu, and theological content. He also canvasses the long history of interpretation of the Song of Songs, a history too often characterized by repression of the text. In the commentary itself, Longman structures the Song of Songs according to its twenty-three poetic units and explains its message verse by verse. The exposition is made clearer by Longman's adoption of an anthropological approach to the text and by his frequent comparisons of the Song of Songs with other ancient Near Eastern literature.Learned yet highly accessible, innovative yet fully informed by past scholarship, this commentary shows the beautiful Song of Songs to be a timeless celebration of human love and sexuality.
Song of Songs and Jonah: Revelation of God
by George A.F. KnightWith due attention to historical and literary issues, the authors explore the theological contributions of two books unique among the Old Testament canon. Offering fresh perspectives for the book's message and setting, George A. F. Knight depicts The Song of Songs as a book about God and his plan of redemption for the world — a revelation of the love of God. Friedemann W. Golka presents the book of Jonah as a masterpiece of Hebrew narrative art, a multidimensional account which through skillful use of irony and satire demonstrates the divine privilege of mercy for all living beings.