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And to All a Good Night: Christmas Folklore (North American Folklore for Youth)
by Bill PalmerDid you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop? Or that Santa Claus is connected to Saturn, an ancient Roman god? Or that in some places, Santa rides a camel? Christmas is a holiday of light and giving, and Santa Claus has become a traditional symbol for the season's deepest meanings. Learn more about:* Santa * the Christ Child * Christmas animals * the Wise Men * Christmas plants * Christmas songs and cards. Across North America, Christmas is an occasion for love and joy and celebration. Discover the traditions and folklore that make this holiday so special.
Andal's Nachiyar Thirumozhi
by AndalAndal was a 10th century Tamil poet who is revered as a saint in the southern parts of India. Infact, she is considered as one of the twelve Alvars (saints) and the only woman Alvar (saint) of Vaishnavism (a cult devoted to Lord Vishnu). After her first work known as Thiruppavai, this one, Nachiyar Thirumozhi is the second compilation by Andal consisting of 143 verses. Through this poem, she disclosed her passionate yearning for Lord Vishnu. These 143 verses are a part of the 4000 hyms of Nalayira Divya Prabandham and are organized in 14 segments, each one called a tirumozhi. The poems compiled by Andal in her teenage years, display a high level of literary and religious maturity.
Andalus and Sefarad: On Philosophy and Its History in Islamic Spain (Jews, Christians, and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World #62)
by Sarah StroumsaAn integrative approach to Jewish and Muslim philosophy in al-AndalusAl-Andalus, the Iberian territory ruled by Islam from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries, was home to a flourishing philosophical culture among Muslims and the Jews who lived in their midst. Andalusians spoke proudly of the region's excellence, and indeed it engendered celebrated thinkers such as Maimonides and Averroes. Sarah Stroumsa offers an integrative new approach to Jewish and Muslim philosophy in al-Andalus, where the cultural commonality of the Islamicate world allowed scholars from diverse religious backgrounds to engage in the same philosophical pursuits.Stroumsa traces the development of philosophy in Muslim Iberia from its introduction to the region to the diverse forms it took over time, from Aristotelianism and Neoplatonism to rational theology and mystical philosophy. She sheds light on the way the politics of the day, including the struggles with the Christians to the north of the peninsula and the Fāṭimids in North Africa, influenced philosophy in al-Andalus yet affected its development among the two religious communities in different ways.While acknowledging the dissimilar social status of Muslims and members of the religious minorities, Andalus and Sefarad highlights the common ground that united philosophers, providing new perspective on the development of philosophy in Islamic Spain.
Andrea Carter and More Tales from the Circle C Ranch (Circle C Adventures #8)
by Susan K. MarlowJoin Andrea Carter for six more Old West adventures! Spunky ranch girl Andrea Carter lives on the Circle C ranch with her palomino horse, Taffy, in 1880s California. In these six short stories, read along as Andi tackles a lassoing job that goes dreadfully wrong an icy encounter with a fur trapper a dangerous bicycle ride a summer in Washington Territory an eerie abandoned mine a glittering New Year’s gala in the city Along the way, Andi learns to trust God, makes unexpected friendships, and doesn't think twice about trying something new. You never know what kind of adventures you’ll have at the Circle C ranch and beyond!
Andrea Carter and Other Tales from the Circle C Ranch (Circle C Adventures #7)
by Susan K. MarlowJoin Andrea Carter for more adventures in the Old West! Spunky ranch girl Andrea Carter is back in six short stories inspired by ideas from fans of the Circle C Adventures series. In this revised edition, readers will find three new stories about Andi's life with friends, family, and her horse, Taffy, on Circle C ranch in 1880s California. From saving an orphaned calf to having a close call in the big city, Andi is bound to wind up in an adventure. Full of wholesome fun and clear Christian messages throughout, Andrea Carter and Other Tales from the Circle C Ranch is a must-read.
Andreas: The Legend of St. Andrew (Start Classics)
by Author Unkown"Andreas: The Legend of St. Andrew" is a piece of religious text written by an unknown author.
Andrew (The Petersheim Brothers #1)
by Jennifer BeckstrandAndrew, Abraham, and Austin Petersheim’s family business has earned them the nickname The Peanut Butter Brothers. But if their matchmaking younger siblings have their way, all three may soon bear another title: husband . . . Handsome, hardworking, and godly, Andrew Petersheim has always been sure of his place in his Wisconsin Amish community. He’ll be a welcome catch for the local girl who finally captures his heart. Mary Coblenz certainly isn’t that girl. Two years after “jumping the fence” for the Englischer world, she’s returned, unmarried and pregnant. Yet instead of hiding in shame as others in the community expect, she’s working at the Honeybee Farm, ignoring the gossips—and winning over Andrew’s eight-year-old twin brothers . . . For all Andrew’s certainty about right and wrong, it seems he has a lot to learn from Mary’s courage, grace, and resilience. She’s changing his notions about forgiveness and love, but will she in turn accept the challenge of starting over and choose to stay—with him? Praise for Jennifer Beckstrand and her Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series “Full of kind, sincere characters struggling with the best ways to stay true to themselves and their beliefs.” —Publishers Weekly “A heart-warming story of faith, hope, and second chances. The story will captivate readers who love the Amish culture and enjoy an endearing romance.” —Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Place at Our Table
Andrew A. Bonar, D.D., Diary and Letters: Transcribed and Edited by his Daughter
by Andrew Alexander BonarFascinating autobiography of important Christian Minister and preacher Andrew Alexander Bonar.Andrew Alexander Bonar (1810-1892) was a Scottish preacher and author. He was a great friend of R.M. M'Cheyne, whose memoir he wrote. After short ministries in Jedburgh and Edinburgh, he was ordained at Collace, Perthshire, and remained there after the disruption, preaching in a tent until a Free Church was built. In 1856 he started a new Free Church at Finnieston, Glasgow, exercising a fine ministry until his death.
Andrew Fernando Holmes: Protestantism, Medicine, and Science in Nineteenth-Century Montreal
by Richard VaudryThis is the first comprehensive study of the life and work of Andrew Fernando Holmes, famous for his work on congenital heart disease. Physician, surgeon, natural historian, educator, Protestant evangelical. Andrew Fernando Holmes’s name is synonymous with the McGill medical faculty and with the discovery of a congenital heart malformation known as the "Holmes heart." He also played a critical role in the creation of a scientific culture in early-nineteenth-century Montreal. Born in captivity at Cadiz, Spain, Holmes immigrated to Lower Canada in the first decade of the nineteenth century. He arrived in a province that was experiencing profound social, economic, and cultural change as the result of a long process of integration into the British Atlantic world. A transatlantic perspective, therefore, undergirds this biography, from an exploration of how Holmes’s family members were participants in an Atlantic world of trade and consumption, to explaining how his educational experiences at Edinburgh and Paris informed his approach to the practice of medicine, medical education, and medical politics.
Andrew Melville: Writings, Reception, and Reputation (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History)
by Steven J. ReidAndrew Melville is chiefly remembered today as a defiant leader of radical Protestantism in Scotland, John Knox’s heir and successor, the architect of a distinctive Scottish Presbyterian kirk and a visionary reformer of the Scottish university system. While this view of Melville’s contribution to the shaping of Protestant Scotland has been criticised and revised in recent scholarship, his broader contribution to the development of the neo-Latin culture of early modern Britain has never been given the attention it deserves. Yet, as this collection shows, Melville was much more than simply a religious reformer: he was an influential member of a pan-European humanist network that valued classical learning as much as Calvinist theology. Neglect of this critical aspect of Melville’s intellectual outlook stems from the fact that almost all his surviving writings are in Latin - and much of it in verse. Melville did not pen any substantial prose treatise on theology, ecclesiology or political theory. His poetry, however, reveals his views on all these topics and offers new insights into his life and times. The main concerns of this volume, therefore, are to provide the first comprehensive listing of the range of poetry and prose attributed to Melville and to begin the process of elucidating these texts and the contexts in which they were written. While the volume contributes to an on-going process that has seen Melville’s role as an ecclesiastical politician and educational reformer challenged and diminished, it also seeks to redress the balance by opening up other dimensions of Melville’s career and intellectual life and shedding new light on the broader cultural context of Jacobean Scotland and Britain.
Andy Johnson and the March for Justice
by Esau McCaulleyFrom the bestselling author of Reading While Black comes a sweet and inspiring picture book that weaves together history and faith to help families talk about how everyone—including children—can be a voice for justice.Andy Johnson loves fighting battles. Especially when he has his favorite sword, the Destroyer, by his side. So when Dad announces that the Johnson family is heading to the city to join a march, Andy&’s ready to don his battle gear and be the best soldier!Except this isn&’t a march to war . . . it&’s a march for justice.Join Andy and the rest of the Johnson kids as they learn how we can answer God&’s call for justice and how marching is one way people can fight for a world that reflects God&’s love and compassion—from the civil rights era up to today.Building on the first Johnson family book, Josey Johnson&’s Hair and the Holy Spirit, and inspired by a conversation with his own children after taking them to a protest march, Esau McCaulley provides an accessible resource for parents and educators looking to engage kids on the topics of racism, discrimination, and social justice through a biblical and historical perspective.
Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard
by Isak DinesenIn the classic "Babette's Feast," a mysterious Frenchwoman prepares a sumptuous feast for a gathering of religious ascetics and, in doing so, introduces them to the true essence of grace. In "The Immortal Story," a miserly old tea-trader living in Canton wishes for power and finds redemption as he turns an oft-told sailors' tale into reality for a young man and woman. And in the magnificent novella Ehrengard, Dinesen tells of the powerful yet restrained rapport between a noble Wagnerian beauty and a rakish artist.
Anelthalien
by H. A. PruittWhen Kindle discovers a necklace that transports her to a strange land called Anelthalien, all she wants is to return home. Soon, though, Kindle meets the strange yet kind Cifra and discovers that the necklace carries with it much more than a simple painting. After meeting three others who also find similar necklaces, the Cifra lead them to a farmer who also proves to hold many more secrets from times altered out of Anelthalien's memory. Once the farmer begins recalling the past and linking Kindle and the three others to it, Kindle realizes that returning home may not be as easy or as important as she believes. In fact, none of them expect the necklaces will tie them to not only an almost forgotten past but a gilded present and possibly disastrous future.Anelthalien provides an approachable, enchanting picture of the difficult, destructive problem of apathy toward God so that readers readily realize the problem does exist and that they must leave their preoccupations and misconceptions to follow God. From Anelthalien, readers will learn that tying yourself to God results in living out a purpose bigger and more important than yourself and also that followers of God must tell others about Him.
Anetso, the Cherokee Ball Game At the Center of Ceremony and Identity
by Michael J. ZogryAnetso, a centuries-old Cherokee ball game still played today, is a vigorous, sometimes violent activity that rewards speed, strength, and agility. At the same time, it is the focus of several linked ritual activities. Is it a sport? Is it a religious ritual? Could it possibly be both? Why has it lasted so long, surviving through centuries of upheaval and change? Based on his work in the field and in the archives, Michael J. Zogry argues that members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation continue to perform selected aspects of their cultural identity by engaging in anetso, itself the hub of an extended ceremonial complex, or cycle. A precursor to lacrosse, anetso appears in all manner of Cherokee cultural narratives and has figured prominently in the written accounts of non-Cherokee observers for almost three hundred years. The anetso ceremonial complex incorporates a variety of activities which, taken together, complicate standard scholarly distinctions such as game versus ritual, public display versus private performance, and tradition versus innovation. Zogry's examination provides a striking opportunity for rethinking the understanding of ritual and performance as well as their relationship to cultural identity. It also offers a sharp reappraisal of scholarly discourse on the Cherokee religious system, with particular focus on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation. Anetso, a centuries-old Cherokee ball game still played today, is a vigorous, sometimes violent activity that rewards speed, strength, and agility. At the same time, it is the focus of several linked ritual activities. Is it a sport? Is it a religious ritual? Could it possibly be both? Why has it lasted so long, surviving through centuries of upheaval and change?
Angel
by Alton L. GanskyBack Cover Blending action and suspense with deep spiritual insights, Gansky creates memorable, thought-provoking tales. -STEVEN JAMES. author of the critically acclaimed thriller The Pawn Alton Gansky is a master of the speculative novel. When you place yourself behind the wheel of one of his novels, don't forget to buckle your seat belt. -ANGELA HUNT, author of Uncharted Gansky has the gift of riveting storyteller and consummate teacher. As you race through the pages, you're barely aware of the truths he's conveying until the ride is over. And the truths on this ride are worth paying attention to. An earthquake shakes Southern California, setting the stage for the appearance of Aster, a stranger from a world far from our own. Miracles happen around him, spectacular promises are made, and wisdom flows from his lips. He says he has come to complete our knowledge, to explain our beginnings, and to correct our spiritual errors. And the world is ready to receive him: politicians seek his advice, religious leaders wish to call him friend, scientists want to study him, and philosophers wish to debate him. But not everything is what it seems. This messenger seems too good to be believed. Priscilla Simms, an investigatory journalist is the only one close enough to the stranger to get at the truth. But unraveling the truth may cost her reputation, and maybe even her life. ALTON GANSKY is the author of twenty published novels and six nonfiction works. He has been a Christie Award finalist (A Ship Possessed) and an Angel Award winner (Terminal Justice). He holds a BA and MA in biblical studies and has served as senior pastor for three Baptist churches in California, with a total of over twenty years in pulpit ministry. He and his wife live in the High Desert area of Southern California.
Angel (Angels Trilogy #1)
by L. A. WeatherlyAlex is a ruthless assassin - of angels. Forget everything you've heard about them before. Angels are not benign celestial creatures, but fierce stalkers whose irresistible force allows them to feed off humans, draining them of their vitality until there is barely anything left. As far as Alex is concerned, the only good angel is a dead angel¿until he meets Willow. She may look like a normal teenager but Willow is no ordinary girl. Half-angel, half-human, Willow may hold the key to defeating the evil angels. But as the hunter and the hunted embark on an epic and dangerous journey and Willow learns the dark and terrifying secrets of her past, Alex finds himself drawn to Willow¿with devastating consequences.
Angel Abundance: Revelations on True Wealth from the 12 Archangels
by Belinda J. WomackAttract wealth and healing with the guidance of the 12 Archangels• Shares 63 healing visualizations to transform fear, resolve debt, and become receptive to the infinite bounty of the Universe• Learn how to tap in to the singing colors of the Central Sun that are mirrored in your chakras and raise your vibration to attract wealth—not only financial wealth, but anything you need to receive from Source to feel safe, happy, healthy, and free• Offers nighttime practices to support your transformation into a vessel to receive the full blessings of Source as well as advanced practices to transform sufferingYou are personally invited by the 12 Archangels to receive all that you desire from Source, especially the true happiness that often seems out of reach. Your Soul has the clear guidance and tools to help you move from lack to abundance and attract wealth and healing and the Archangels will show you how. Speaking through Belinda Womack, who has been a channel for the 12 Archangels for more than 30 years, the Angels explain that the root issue behind our lack of abundance is the fear of not enough. Sharing 64 healing visualizations, the Angels guide you to dissolve the deep subconscious layers of guilt and shame that keep you stuck in a fear-induced lack of wealth and become receptive to the infinite bounty of the Universe. Reading the visualizations from the 12 Archangels, with intention, helps you tap into the singing colors and undiluted love of the Central Sun mirrored in your chakras. The visualizations raise the vibration of your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to attract wealth—not only financial gain but all that you need to receive from Source to feel safe, happy, healthy, and free. The 12 Archangels share lessons on the relationship between money and divine law, how to cultivate your garden of intuition and creativity, and how to resolve financial debt with understanding and love. They offer nighttime practices that support your transformation into a vessel to receive the full blessings of Source. They also offer advanced practices on harnessing your innate power to transform suffering. Helping you connect with the boundless care and &“deep pockets&” of your Soul to transform financial struggles and eliminate self-doubt, the 12 Archangels show that life keeps improving when you make room for the vast flow of creative genius and abundance coming from the Universe through the divine feminine.
Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men" (Start Classics)
by Minnie L. Carpenter"The Salvation Army has been happy in its Women Officers. The lessons of experience undoubtedly teach us that they are fully qualified for all the work of the ministry of Christ."
Angel Answers
by Diana CooperIn ANGEL INSPIRATION, Diana showed us how to tap into the awesome power of the angels. In ANGEL ANSWERS she brings us lessons from the angels advising us how we should live our lives in the bewildering modern world. From relationships with children or friends to illnesses, from understanding why some people become addicted to drugs or alcohol and how to alleviate their problems, to strategies for bringing about greater equality in the world, Diana covers a vast array of the biggest questions faced by humanity.Full of the wisdom and inspiration that she has gleaned over years of angel work, ANGEL ANSWERS is the book Diana's army of fans has been waiting for and is also the perfect introduction to her writing.
Angel Answers
by Diana CooperIn ANGEL INSPIRATION, Diana showed us how to tap into the awesome power of the angels. In ANGEL ANSWERS she brings us lessons from the angels advising us how we should live our lives in the bewildering modern world. From relationships with children or friends to illnesses, from understanding why some people become addicted to drugs or alcohol and how to alleviate their problems, to strategies for bringing about greater equality in the world, Diana covers a vast array of the biggest questions faced by humanity.Full of the wisdom and inspiration that she has gleaned over years of angel work, ANGEL ANSWERS is the book Diana's army of fans has been waiting for and is also the perfect introduction to her writing.
Angel Behind the Rocking Chair
by Pam VredeveltAfter the loss of her first baby and the birth of a fourth child with Down Syndrome, Pam Vredevelt felt that she had fallen from God's grasp. As she was soon to discover, however, God was just beginning to hold her tight and lead the way out of her endless pit of despair. With humor and touching insight, Pam unveils her struggle to emerge from darkness into the light in this paperback release of her popular work. Many have been touched by the same anguish; Pam shares their stories and how the supernatural touch of God sustained them through the darkest days of life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Angel Burn
by L. A. WeatherlyIn a world where angels are not benign celestial creatures, but fierce stalkers whose irresistible force allows them to feed off humans, draining them of their vitality, a ruthless teenaged assassin of angels falls in love with a half-angel, half-human girl, with devastating consequences.
Angel Chatter: Heavenly Guidance and Earthly Practice to Connect with Angels
by Christine AlexandriaWhatever faith we personally subscribe to, angels cross those boundaries and find their way into our lives. They remind us that we are not alone; that we are all guided and protected from another world. In her new informative, quirky, and practical guide, angel intuitive and award-winning author Christine Alexandria shares her profound gifts and vast knowledge of angels.Christine details how to strengthen our connection and become empowered by the fourteen archangels with whom she chats. Chapters include the therapeutic role of each angel, the chakra system and crystals affiliated with them, guided meditations, and more. Angel Chatter enables people from all traditions and faith backgrounds to access the wisdom, joy, and power of Christine’s “haloed gang.” The angels “will flock to assist us”—this is their simple yet solemn promise.
Angel Child, Dragon Child
by Michele M. SuratUt comes to America from Vietnam, but her mother must stay behind due to a shortage of funds. Ut's struggle to adjust to her new life is worsened by insensitive classmates. In a heartwarming ending, the students run a fair and raise the money for Ut's mother to join her family. Full color. A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies; Booklist Editors' Choice.
Angel Courage: 365 Meditations and Insights to Get Us Through Hard Times
by Mary Beth Crain Terry Lynn TaylorFrom the authors of the bestselling Angel Wisdom comes a book for everyone who wants to transform fear into courage and despair into hope. This delightful book shows us how to learn from our experiences and live every day with the grace and joy of the angels. With a year's worth of daily meditations, Angel Courage offers fresh wisdom for confronting life's difficulties, both large and small-from stress at work to quarrels and letdowns, guilt and regrets, grief and grudges. Each day's reading features a thought-provoking quote, ideas for reflection, exercises, and an inspiring angel blessing. The authors encourage us to learn to love ourselves no matter what mistakes we've made. "May you always make mistakes," they advise, "just not the same ones." The wisdom of the angels shows us how to laugh at ourselves, live in the moment, put our energy into productive activities, and follow the timing of our hearts by using our own angel courage to greet each day with authenticity and love.