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Then the Whisper Put On Flesh: New Testament Ethics in an African American Context
by Brian K. BlountDevastating circumstances still enslave most African Americans in American society today, especially in urban environments. They struggle with economic devastation, family disintegration, black-on-black crime, unemployment, political and social injustice, as well as the structural racism that fuels all of these. In the midst of this horrible din, there is a whisper from the Lord, a faith statement upon which there can be established an ethic of transformation for an oppressed African American Christian community. The whispers of faith, hope, and ethical direction that flow out of the New Testament materials have always taken their fleshly shape in light of the context in which African Americans have found themselves. Blount studies selected New Testament texts and evaluates them in light of their first-century contexts, primarily from a socio-linguistic perspective, and then reads them through the eyes of the contemporary African American Christian. This study analyzes the differences between the first century context, which prompted the biblical writers to reflect ethically upon their faith statements as they did, and the present reality of African Americans in the United States, which motivates their Christian leaders to reflect upon these same statements in such radically different ways. An example of a twentieth-century ethical situation is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign of civil disobedience which appeared to be in direct contradiction to the ethical prescriptions in Romans 113 and 1 Peter 2:13-17, which mandate unqualified Christian obedience of government. Blount urges African American Christians to continually reevaluate the ethical principles established for first-century biblical communities in light of the novel circumstances that prevail today. In so doing, African Americans will be giving flesh to the inspirational whisper of the New Testament.
Then the Whisper Put on Flesh: New Testament Ethics in an African American Context
by Brian K. BlountIn the midst of this horrible din, there is a whisper from the Lord, a faith statement upon which there can be established an ethic of transformation for an oppressed African American Christian community.
Thendral Aug 2009
by Chitra Vaitheeswaran Radha MohanThendral is a monthly magazine for Tamilians. It has an interesting collection of articles featuring a health column, a cooking column, religion, etc
Thendral Vol 13 Issue 10 September 2013
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview of Madurai R. Muralidharan and film actor Rajesh, Biography of Kaviyogi Suddhananda Bharathiyar, an article on Writer Kanmani Gunasekaran with one of his short stories, “Sarugu”, Three short stories, a religious article on Thiruvaiyaru Iyarappar, plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 10, Issue 09, August 2010
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interviews of Hema Rajagopalan and Dr.Ira.Nagasamy, Coriander Dosai by Kala Gnanasambhandam, Anbulla Snehitiye by Chithra Vaitheeswaran, Valam Tharum Varalakshmi by Sita Durairaj etc.
Thendral: Vol 10, Issue 10, September, 2010
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview of Dr.Era.Nagasamy, Articles on famous writers of 50s Late Devan and Kothamangalam Subbu, Mouthwatering Recipe of Paruppu Urundai Morkuzhambu, Counseling Column of Anbulla Snehitiye, Three short stories, Jokes etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 01, December 2010
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews of Anu Natarajan, Dr. Prasad Srinivasan, Actor Nasser; Biography of famous Carnatic Musician G.N. Balasubramaniam and Writer Sandilyan; Three short stories; Nostalgia on Kanchi seer Maha Periyava; a spiritual article on Gunaseelam Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal; Two recipes with Tomatillo and other usual features such as Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Jokes, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 02, January 2011
by MadhurabharathiThis issue contains Interviews of G. Asokan and Dr. Balaji Sampath, an article on Pandit Gopala Iyer and Muthu Srinivasan, nostalgia on Pope John Paul II, Four Short Stories, a spiritual page on Shirdi Sai Baba, Biography of eminent Children’s writer ‘Vaandumama’, mouth watering jackfruit recipes, besides the regular features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Jokes, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 03, February 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features Interviews of Carnatic vocalists Bombay Sisters (C.Saroja and C.Lalitha), & Comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Recipes of Rava Rotis, Biography of the writer, publisher, journalist and orator 'Somale', an artile on 'Tirunelveli Nellaiappar Temple', Short Story (Veettil Oruvar), Nostalgia (Travelogue) - 'Ayyanar Statue in Haryana', Health (Ten Commandments for Ten Years), A write-up on writer Gopikrishnan and his short story (Izhantha Yogam) plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Jokes, and Ilanthendral.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 04, March 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features interviews of Dr. Padmini Sharma and novelist Indira soundararajan, Biography of a famous woman novelist of yester years Vai.Mu. Kothainayaki, a spiritual article on Lord Saneeswarar of Thirunallaru, a short story (Gnanakkoothan), nostalgia, a health page on "Bone marrow Transplantation" for Leukemia, a write up on writer Uma Maheswari followed by one of her best short stories, Recipe section containing sambar powder, rasam powder etc. plus other usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravani Kelungal, Jokes, Sirappu Paarvai, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 06, May 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features Interviews of Saranathan and Narasaiah, a special article on "Sri Sathya Sai Baba", a tribute to Tamil novelist Ra.Su. Nallaperumal, Three Short Stories, an article on writer "Keeranoor Jagir Raja" and his short story titled "Budhi Begum Theru Irandavathu Sandhu", a Biography of Tamil Scholar A. Sa. Gnanasambhandhan, Nutritious recipes of Puzhungal Arisi roti (Boiled rice roti) and Dates Halwa, A health page on "The two sides of Contraceptive Pills" a Spiritual round up on Singavaram Sri Renganathar Alayam, plus other usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Jokes, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 09, August 2011
by MadhurabharathiIn addition to usual and popular features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, Nalam Vaazha and Jokes, this issue contains three short stories; a short novel; interviews with veteran orator, scholar and actor Ku. Gnanasambandhan (some of his jokes also separately featured) and Bharathanatyam exponent Sudha Chandrasekhar; mouthwatering recipes of Mango Soup, Mango Dosa and Mango Lassi; nostalgia on veteran actor-singer of tinsel world of yesteryears Kothamangalam Seenu; a religious article on Mupperum Deviyar Temple; health; tribute, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 10, September 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe September issue features interviews of Dr. Rajan Natarajan and drawing artist Jeyaraj; three short stories and a small novel; a religious article on vittallapuram; a biography of Tamil scholar Parali su. Nellaiappar; an article on Tamil writer Ayyakannu (Aykkann); a health column on Cough; Recipes of Herbal Bonda and Herbal Coffee; plus other usual and interesting features such as Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, jokes, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 11, October 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features Interview with (i) Uma Jayarasasingham who founded Chinmaya Mission in San Francisco, (ii) Seerkazhi Sivachidambaram, Karnatic Vocalist and (iii) Vinod Rajan who has developed a software for Tamil Poetry; Recipes of a variety of 'Thokkus'(pickles) with Dates, Ginger-garlic, peeled orange skin and green apple; Biography of Tamil Scholar, Dr. Mu.Varadharasan and a short story (Kattaayam Vendum) written by him; an article on Kumbakonam Aadhi Kumbeswarar Temple; a tribute to Sculptor Padma Bhushan Dr. Vai. Ganapathy Sthapathy; two short stories ( Thodarum Payanangal and Apple Payanangal); a short novel (Sila Matrangal); a health page on Heart diseases; nostalgia on Writer, Publisher Aru. Ramanathan and an interesting extract from his novel, Nayanam Soundaravadivu plus usual features such as Thendral Pesukirathu, Jokes, Ilanthendral, Anbulla Snehitiye, Surya Thupparigiraar, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 12, November 2011
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interview with journalist Nimmi Raghunathan and Harikathai Suchithra; Recipes of Kadai Baby Corn and a side dish for chappathi; a biography of Abdul Gafoor, a notable contributor to children’s literature; a tribute to Steve Jobs; a religious article on Tiruthani Murugan Temple; a poem; a short story; a short novel; an article on writer N.C.Mohandas and excerpts from one of his short stories, plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Ilamthendral, Surya Thupparigiraar, Thendral Pesukirathu, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 10, September 2012
by MadhurabharathiIn addition to the regular features viz., Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Surya Thupparikiraar, and Ilanthendral, this issue features interview with Poet Manushyaputhiran and Playback singer Mahati; Recipes of Kancheepuram Idly and Moongdal Idly; Biography of Tamizhkadal Raya. Chockalinganaar; Biography of Journalist/novelist Tamilvaanan with one of his published shortstories; a religious article on ‘Erikaatha Ramar’; obituary of Captain Lakshmi Sehgal and Ra.Ki. Rangarajan; two short stories; a travelogue on Kollimalai; Poetry, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 02, January 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features the second and final part of interview with popular Tamil writer S. Ramakrishnan; a biography of Tamil novelist Jagasirpiyan, and one of his short stories “Narikkurathi”; a nostalgia on Dr. Ma. Rajamanikkanar, a Tamil scholar; a religious article on Mayuranathar Temple of Mayiladuthurai; Tips to stop smoking in ‘Nalam Vazha’; variety rice recipes in ‘Maya Bazaar’; Three prize-winning short stories; Part 8 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Poems, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 03, February 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews with Arun, founder of Advantage Testing and Isaikkavi Ramanan ; Biography of Doyen of Tamil Drama Nawab Rajamanickam Pillai; two recipes in Maya Bazaar; an article on Gaya; tributes to Artist G.K. Moorthy and 'Queen of Nadaswaram' Ponnuththaayee; an introduction of Tamil writer G. Murugan with a presentation of one of his short stories; three short stories; Part 9 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, Nalam Vaazha, etc..
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 04, March 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews with Mr.Arun, founder of Advantage Testing(second part) and Ms.Charulatha Mani, popular carnatic vocalist ; Biography of woman super star of yester years of Tamil Tinsel World Ms. T. P. Rajalakshmi; two recipes in Maya Bazaar; an article on Thiruninravoor Bhakthavatsala Perumal; an introduction of Tamil writer Ms. Kamaladevi Aravindhan with a presentation of one of her short stories; Part 10 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, Nalam Vaazha, etc..
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 05, April 2012
by MadhurabharathiInterview with Tamil Scholar Dr. Parveen Sultana, Recipes of Babycorn Snacks and Babycorn Bajji, a Biography of doyen of Carnatic Music, Veenai Dhanammal, a special feature on the Houston Conference of Tamilnadu Trust, a religious article on the Akilandeswari-Jambukeswarar tample-a 'Pancha Bhootha Sthalam' at Tiruvanakkaval in Tamilnadu, Part 11 of short novel 'Sila Maatrangal", Two short stories "Prayachitham" & "Penn Kulathin Vetriadi", an article on 'sleep apnea' on Nalam Vaazha, a feature introducing Achiever I-mart Anu, poems, a write up on historical novelist Diwakar with a presentation of some excerpts from his historical novel 'vamsadhara' are some of the contents of this issue. In the Anbullla Snehitiye column, Chitra Vaitheeswaran counsels a thought provoking advice to a critical question of a reader which is a must read for every elder and young generation of today. Surya Thupparikirar, Ilanthendral, jokes, etc. are usual features.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 06, May 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Vetriselvi Rajamanikkam, Maravanpulavu Ka. Sachithananthan, Recipes of Plantain Bonda and Plantain Pakoda, Biography of great Tamil Scholar Devaneya Pavanar, an article on Sri Kachareeswarar Tample, Chennai, an article on writer R. Ponnammal with one of her best short stories, "Ponni", Two short stories Thengai and Ethu Nyayam, Part 12 of short novel "Sila Matrangal" plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, Surya Thupparikirar, Nalam Vazha, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 07, June 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interviews of Asha Natarajan, Founder of Ragamalika Music School at San Francisco and Nanjil Nadan, a novelist and Tamil scholar who won Sahitya Academy Award in 2010; Recipes of Potato Rice (Aloo Bath) and Ponni Rice in the serial “Maya Bazaar”; a Biography of “Avvai”T.K. Shanmugam, a popular Dramatist of yesteryears; an article on Tirupparankundram Murugan Temple; Surgical treatment for Obesity in Health column “Nalam Vaazha”; Four Short Stories “Kurai Onrumillai”, Oru Kadithathin Vilai, Kalyana Album and Iru Kodugal, an Introduction to Book “Thamizhagaththukku Perumai Thantha Vignana Medhai Padma Bhushan Sir K. S. Krishnan; a biography of Tamil Writer Kaa. Si. Venkatramani and one of his short stories, “Pattuvin Kalyanam” plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Poetry, Thendral Pesukirathu, Surya Thupparikiraar, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 08, July 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interviews of Prof. Sreenivasa Varadhan and gavanakar Kalai.Chezhian; Recipes of Jackfruit items in Maya Bazaar, a biography of Thirumanam Selvakesavaraya Mudaliar; an article on Azhagarkoil; a Health article on Migraine in “Nalam Vaazha”; a biography of Tamil novelist and writer Ra.Su.Nallaperumal and one of his short stories, “Kadal Thaandiya Uravugal”; four short stories and a short novel Sila Maatrangal- Part 13 plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Thendral Pesukirathu, Surya Thupparikiraar, etc
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 09, August 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interviews of Prof. George Heart and‘Bharathi’ Mani; Two Recipes; Biography of Carnatic Musician Madurai Mani Iyer; a religious article on “Annai Abirami”; Three Short Stories; Kavithai Pandal (Poem); Biography of writer Hephzibah Jesudasan with an abstract of her novel plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, Nalam Vaazha, Surya Thupparikiraar, Saadhanaiaalar, etc.
Thendral: Vol 13, Issue 1, December 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Dr. Azhagappa Azhagappan and V.K.T. Balan (Part II); Biography of multifaceted and much acclaimed personality Veenai S. Balachandar; an article on Tiruchendur Murugan; three recipes on Mayabazaar; five short stories; Part IV of travelogue on Kollimalai; an write-up on novelist Pattukkottai Prabhakar presenting one of his short stories :Madhavan Sir”, plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Thendral Pesukirathu, Jokes, Surya Thupparikiraar, Ilanthendral, etc.