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Benefit of the Doubt: Breaking the Idol of Certainty
by Gregory A. BoydBestselling author counters the biblical notion that faith means lack of doubt, offering practical ways to live as disciples in a world of uncertainty.
Benevolent Colonizers in Nineteenth-Century Australia: Quaker Lives and Ideals (Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies Series)
by Eva BischoffThis book reconstructs the history of a group of British Quaker families and their involvement in the process of settler colonialism in early nineteenth-century Australia. Their everyday actions contributed to the multiplicity of practices that displaced and annihilated Aboriginal communities. Simultaneously, early nineteenth-century Friends were members of a translocal, transatlantic community characterized by pacifism and an involvement in transnational humanitarian efforts, such as the abolitionist and the prison reform movements as well as the Aborigines Protection Society. Considering these ideals, how did Quakers negotiate the violence of the frontier? To answer this question, the book looks at Tasmanian and South Australian Quakers’ lives and experiences, their journeys and their writings. Building on recent scholarship on the entanglement between the local and the global, each chapter adopts a different historical perspective in terms of breadth and focused time period. The study combines these different takes to capture the complexities of this topic and era.
Bengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America
by Vivek BaldIn the final years of the nineteenth century, small groups of Muslim peddlers arrived at Ellis Island every summer, bags heavy with embroidered silks from their home villages in Bengal. The American demand for Oriental goods took these migrants on a curious path, from New Jersey’s beach boardwalks into the heart of the segregated South. <P><P>Two decades later, hundreds of Indian Muslim seamen began jumping ship in New York and Baltimore, escaping the engine rooms of British steamers to find less brutal work onshore. As factory owners sought their labor and anti-Asian immigration laws closed in around them, these men built clandestine networks that stretched from the northeastern waterfront across the industrial Midwest. The stories of these early working-class migrants vividly contrast with our typical understanding of immigration. <P><P>Vivek Bald’s meticulous reconstruction reveals a lost history of South Asian sojourning and life-making in the United States. At a time when Asian immigrants were vilified and criminalized, Bengali Muslims quietly became part of some of America’s most iconic neighborhoods of color, from Tremé in New Orleans to Detroit’s Black Bottom, from West Baltimore to Harlem. Many started families with Creole, Puerto Rican, and African American women. As steel and auto workers in the Midwest, as traders in the South, and as halal hot dog vendors on 125th Street, these immigrants created lives as remarkable as they are unknown. Their stories of ingenuity and intermixture challenge assumptions about assimilation and reveal cross-racial affinities beneath the surface of early twentieth-century America.
Beni's War
by Tammar SteinIt's Yom Kippur Eve in 1973, and twelve-year-old Beni thinks his biggest problem is settling in at his new school in the Golan, where his family moved at the end of the Six-Day War. But on Yom Kippur, shocking news comes over the radio: a stunning strike on Israel has begun, led by a coalition of Arab states. In the blink of an eye, Beni's older brother Motti is off to war, leaving Beni behind with his mother and father. As bombs drop around Beni and his family, they flee to safety, every day hoping for news of Motti and the developments of the war. Beni must find a way to aid the war effort in his own way, proving that he too can be a hero, even as he learns along the way that there is dignity in every person, including the people he considers the enemy.
Benjamin Colman’s Epistolary World, 1688-1755: Networking in the Dissenting Atlantic (Christianities in the Trans-Atlantic World)
by William R. SmithThis book tells the story of the Rev. Benjamin Colman (1673-1747), one of eighteenth-century America’s most influential ministers, and his transatlantic social world of letters. Exploring his epistolary network reveals how imperial culture diffused through the British Atlantic and formed the Dissenting Interest in America, England, and Scotland. Traveling to and living in England between 1695-1699, Colman forged enduring connections with English Dissenters that would animate and define his ministry for nearly a half century. The chapters reassemble Colman’s epistolary web to illuminate the Dissenting Interest’s broad range of activities through the circulation of Dissenting histories, libraries, missionaries, revival news, and provincial defenses of religious liberty. This book argues that over the course of Colman’s life the Dissenting Interest integrated, extended, and ultimately detached, presenting the history of Protestant Dissent as fundamentally a transatlantic story shaped by the provincial edges of the British Empire.
Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father
by Thomas S. KiddA major new biography, illuminating the great mystery of Benjamin Franklin’s faith Renowned as a printer, scientist, and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin also published more works on religious topics than any other eighteenth-century American layperson. Born to Boston Puritans, by his teenage years Franklin had abandoned the exclusive Christian faith of his family and embraced deism. But Franklin, as a man of faith, was far more complex than the “thorough deist” who emerges in his autobiography. As Thomas Kidd reveals, deist writers influenced Franklin’s beliefs, to be sure, but devout Christians in his life—including George Whitefield, the era’s greatest evangelical preacher; his parents; and his beloved sister Jane—kept him tethered to the Calvinist creed of his Puritan upbringing. Based on rigorous research into Franklin’s voluminous correspondence, essays, and almanacs, this fresh assessment of a well-known figure unpacks the contradictions and conundrums faith presented in Franklin’s life.
Benjamin's Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs
by Melody CarlsonAre you looking for the perfect Easter picture book and a way to engage your children with the biblical story of Holy Week in a way they&’ll remember? Learn about Jesus along with Benjamin as he follows Jesus through Jerusalem to find out who this man really is.When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Benjamin first thinks he is a teacher, then a king. But as he follows Jesus throughout the week, filling his wooden box with special treasures along the way, he finally learns the REAL good news—Jesus is all about love.Benjamin&’s Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs is:For ages 4–8Beautifully illustrated, making this a book something to treasurePerfect for small group or individual reading experiencesIdeal to use alongside Family Life&’s Resurrection Eggs® or alone as a meaningful look at Jesus&’ ministry and sacrificeBenjamin&’s Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs brings the story of Jesus&’ time in Jerusalem, his death, and resurrection to life for readers young and old.
Benjamin's Crossing
by Jay PariniA novel, but based on a true person confronting the philosophy of civilization.
Benjamin's Crossing: A Novel
by Jay PariniSoon to be a motion picture starring Colin Firth and directed by Pat O'Connor.The acclaimed and now-classic biographical novel of Walter Benjamin's last days--adapted into screenplay by Jay Parini. It is 1940. For the past decade, Walter Benjamin--the German-Jewish critic and philosopher--has been writing his masterpiece in a library in Paris, a city he loves. Now Nazi tanks have overrun the suburbs, and Benjamin is forced to flee. With a battered briefcase that contains his precious manuscript of a thousand handwritten pages, he sets off for the border and is led by chance to a young anti-Nazi who is taking Jews and other refugees over the Pyrenees into Spain, where they may (with luck) make their way to freedom in Portugal or South America. Beloved biographical novelist Jay Parini's thrilling tale of escape is beautifully interwoven with vignettes of Benjamin's complex, cosmopolitan past: his privileged childhood in Berlin, his years with the German Youth Movement, his university days. His close friendship with Gershom Scholem, the eminent scholar of Jewish mysticism, and many other well-known artists and intellectuals who were part of Benjamin's intimate circle between the two world wars. Part tragedy, part dark comedy, this sharply realized historical novel tells one of the great and most moving peripheral stories of the Holocaust.
Benji Zeb Is a Ravenous Werewolf
by Deke MoultonBenji Zeb has to balance preparing for his bar mitzvah, his feelings for a school bully, and being a werewolf in this heartfelt, coming-of-age novel for middle-grade readers. For fans of Don't Want to Be Your Monster and Too Bright to See.Benji Zeb has a lot going on. He has a lot of studying to do, not only for school but also for his upcoming bar mitzvah. He's nervous about Mr. Rutherford, the aggressive local rancher who hates Benji's family's kibbutz and wolf sanctuary. And he hasn't figured out what to do about Caleb, Mr. Rutherford's stepson, who has been bullying Benji pretty hard at school, despite Benji wanting to be friends (and maybe something more). And all of this is made more complicated by the fact that, secretly, Benji and his entire family are werewolves who are using the wolf sanctuary as cover for their true identities! Things come to a head when Caleb shows up at the kibbutz one night . . . in wolf form! He's a werewolf too, unable to control his shifting, and he needs Benji's help. Can anxious Benji juggle all of these things along with his growing feelings toward Caleb?
Bennie The Bear: An Alaska Bear Embraces His True Purpose
by Jill TateJoin Bennie the Bear on his journey of self exploration as he struggles to find his place in the world. After some great advice from some faithful friends, Bennie realizes in order to shine he must embrace his true purpose. This is a story with an inspiring message and an unforgettable tale children will want to read again and again.
Ben’s Bonkers Bar Mitzvah
by Ivor BaddielBen Jacobs has made a list of everything that could possibly go wrong at his bar mitzvah, but even he didn’t foresee that the shul might disappear just days before the celebration. The trouble is, no one believes him, apart from Grandpa. The rest of his family just carry on as normal… except now they are behaving rather oddly. And there’s a strange light in the woods behind the house, and some huge glowing egg-shaped objects appear at night. Is it just Ben’s over-active imagination, as Mum and Dad say, or is something more sinister taking place? Ben turns to Grandpa for help, and together the two of them hatch a plan to save the world – and Ben’s bar mitzvah. This zany and fun story of family, adventure and imagination is also about gaining confidence and growing up. Ben learns courage and builds belief in himself as a member of his family and the wider community.
Beorn the Proud (Living History Library)
by Madeleine A. Polland Joan Coppa DrennenTwo cultures, two faiths, struggle against each other in this exciting story by Madeleine Polland. You can almost hear the clash of arms and taste the Great Hall feasts in this authentic recreation of 9th century Europe, when Viking raiders ravaged the coasts of Ireland. Amid the battles and shipwrecks and deeds of bravery and treachery, twelve-year-old Beorn learns Christian humility from his young captive, Ness, the daughter of an Irish chieftain. Youngsters will enjoy the adventure, while their parents appreciate the realism.
Beowulf
by John McNamaraAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. Widely regarded as the first true masterpiece of English literature, Beowulf describes the thrilling adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century. Its lyric intensity and imaginative vitality are unparalleled, and the poem has greatly influenced many important modern novelists and poets, most notably J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. Part history and part mythology, Beowulf opens in the court of the Danish king where a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep every night. The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster, but joy turns to horror when Grendel’s mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son. Ultimately triumphant, Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until, one dark day, a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is aroused—an ancient dragon guarding a horde of treasure. Once again, Beowulf must summon all his strength and courage to face the beast, but this time victory exacts a terrible price.
Beowulf: Angelsaksisch Volksepos Vertaald In Stafrijm (Clydesdale Classics)
by Anonymous Ernest J.B. KirtlanPackaged in handsome, affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential literary works. It features literary phenomena with influence and themes so great that, after their publication, they changed literature forever. From the musings of literary geniuses like Mark Twain in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to the striking personal narrative of Solomon Northup in Twelve Years a Slave, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our history through the words of the exceptional few.Beowulf, first printed in 1815, is an epic Old English poem that dates back to between the eighth and eleventh centuries. The author is unknown, yet Beowulf is often regarded as one of the single most important works in Old English literature. The poem tells the tale of the protagonist Beowulf, prince of the Geats, and his constant desire to prove his strength. After hearing of a demonic and vicious monster wreaking havoc on King Hrothgar’s great hall, Beowulf is inspired by the challenge and offers to slay the demon in an attempt to repay a debt owed by his father. The young, powerful warrior engages Grendel and kills the beast with his bare hands by ripping its arm off.Seeking revenge, Grendel’s mother attacks the hall but Beowulf prevails. He is later named king of Geatland, and under his rule, he brings the land to great prosperity for more than fifty years. However, after a thief steals a valuable cup from a treasure trove, a dragon is awakened and unleashes its violent wrath upon Geatland.With its exalted poetics and incredible world-building, Beowulf has inspired readers and writers for centuries. Among some of the most famous is undoubtedly J.R.R. Tolkien-author of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, both of which were heavily influenced by this classic epic.
Bere'shit: The JPS B'nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary (JPS Study Bible)
by Rabbi Jeffrey K. SalkinBere'shit (Genesis 1:1-6:8) and Haftarah (Isaiah 42:5-43:10): The JPS B’nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary shows teens in their own language how Torah addresses the issues in their world. The conversational tone is inviting and dignified, concise and substantial, direct and informative. Each pamphlet includes a general introduction, two model divrei Torah on the weekly Torah portion, and one model davar Torah on the weekly Haftarah portion. Jewish learning—for young people and adults—will never be the same. The complete set of weekly portions is available in Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin’s book The JPS B’nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary (JPS, 2017).
Berenstain Bears, Thank God for Good Health: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Berenstain Bears / Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Stan Berenstain Jan Berenstain Mike BerenstainYoung readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn why it is important to take care of themselves and how going to the doctor isn&’t that scary. Berenstain Bears Thank God for Good Health—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Teaching new readers how to sound out words and use context cluesSparking conversations about the importance of good health and how to take care of your bodyThe Berenstain Bears Thank God for Good Health is an addition to the Living Lights™ series, which:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
Berenstain Bears Get Involved (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Jan Berenstain Mike BerenstainA storm hits Bear country, and Bear Country might flood! It&’s up to the Bear family and the rest of the rescue team from the Chapel in the Woods to come together and save their community.
Berenstain Bears Good Deed Scouts to the Rescue: Level 1 (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Jan Berenstain Mike BerenstainYoung readers will learn just how important it is to serve your community and one another in The Berenstain Bears Good Deed Scouts to the Rescue. Written in Level One I Can Read™ standards, this three-book collection of titles from the Berenstain Bears Living Lights I Can Read series is sure to please young, emergent readers practicing early reading skills.The Berenstain Bears Good Deed Scouts to the Rescue is perfect for:Increasing early reading skills with simple vocabulary and age-appropriate themesReading out loud at home, in the classroom, or at story timeFans of the Berenstain BearsServing as a springboard for discussion on service to the communityThe Berenstain Bears Good Deed Scouts to the Rescue is an addition to the Living Lights™ I Can Read series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to dateIncluded in this collection are The Berenstain Bears Kitten Rescue, The Berenstain Bears Neighbor in Need, and The Berenstain Bears Little Lost Cub.
Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Jan Berenstain Mike BerenstainTeaching children about forgiveness and compassion can be challenging. In this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books, young readers will identify what behaviors are frustrating or hurtful. Children will learn the importance of controlling their emotions and the process of forgiveness. The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for:Early readers, ages 4-8Reading out loud at home or in a classroomBeginning ongoing conversations about forgiveness and how to be a good personThe Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
Berenstain Bears' Gossip Gang (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Jan Berenstain Mike BerenstainYoung readers will be interested to read about Sister&’s experience with gossip and how it can be hurtful in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about the importance of kindness, character, and how gossip can be hurtful.The Berenstain Bears&’ Gossip Gang—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at home or bedtimeBirthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your e-librarySparking meaningful conversations about kindness and the importance of not participating in gossipThe Berenstain Bears&’ Gossip Gang is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
Berenstain Bears' Piggy Bank Blessings: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Berenstain Bears / Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Stan Berenstain Jan Berenstain Mike BerenstainYoung readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn the importance of saving money.The Berenstain Bears' Piggy Bank Blessings—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Teaching new readers how to sound out words and use context cluesSparking meaningful conversations about the importance of saving money and understanding we can&’t have everything that we wantThe Berenstain Bears' Piggy Bank Blessings is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
Berenstain Bears' Valentine Blessings: A Valentine's Day Book For Kids (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Mike BerenstainA new Berenstain Bears Living Lights book perfect for Valentine&’s Day! In The Berenstain Bears&’ Valentine Blessings, young readers and Sister Bear find out that Brother Bear has a secret admirer! Sweetie Bear has sent him a valentine card, complete with pink hearts and flowers. What will tough, hockey-playing Brother do about this and his teasing sister? But Papa Bear steps in to save the day, telling the cubs a story about another set of young cubs and a secret admirer … Papa and Mama Bear! And he reminds the cubs that all love comes from God, who is love.The Berenstain Bears&’ Valentine Blessings:The bestselling and beloved Berenstain Bears brandLiving Lights seriesProven tradition of teaching children valuable life lessons in a fun and creative wayIncludes a sheet of colorful stickers featuring the whole Bear family
Berenstain Bears, Do Not Fear, God Is Near: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Berenstain Bears / Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Stan Berenstain Jan Berenstain Mike BerenstainYoung readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn why it is important to stop being afraid and trust in God. The Berenstain Bears, Do Not Fear, God Is Near—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Teaching new readers how to sound out words and use context cluesSparking intentional conversations about God being in control and the importance of trusting himBirthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your e-library The Berenstain Bears, Do Not Fear, God Is Near is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
Berenstain Bears, Faith Gets Us Through: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Berenstain Bears / Living Lights: A Faith Story)
by Stan Berenstain Jan Berenstain Mike BerenstainYoung readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about the core value of faith as they read about Papa and the Good Deed Scouts&’ cave-exploring adventure.The Berenstain Bears, Faith Gets Us Through—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Teaching new readers how to sound out words and use context cluesSparking intentional conversations about trust, commitment, and the importance of biblical valuesThe Berenstain Bears, Faith Gets Us Through is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date