God And The Great Detective

Author : Nathanael T. Booth
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476651255

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God and the Great Detective by Nathanael T. Booth Pdf

The problem of human evil is never far beneath the surface of mystery fiction. This was particularly true in the wake of the horrific events of World War II. One figure who set out to investigate this crisis was Ellery Queen. This book provides a much-needed intervention in the study of detective fiction by giving sustained attention to Ellery Queen as well as suggesting possible directions for broader discussions of the genre. After the war, Queen mounted an inquiry into the state of masculinity and of the world in the wake of unimaginable horrors represented by the death camps and the atomic bomb. During his investigation, Ellery rummaged through the ruins of culture, invoking and evoking figures such as Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, and (naturally) Edgar Allan Poe. Ultimately, this quest brought him up against an unexpected foe: God himself. This book examines the ways Queen pushes against the boundaries of what was (and, in some circles, still is) considered possible or desirable in the genre.

Author : Trisha Priebe
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781634095433

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A Sherlock Holmes Devotional by Trisha Priebe Pdf

After a century, Sherlock Holmes mysteries still fascinate us—and this devotional will delight you with spiritual truths drawn from the pages of the classic detective stories. A Sherlock Holmes Devotional contains 60 entries drawn from the characters, stories, and events of the Holmes canon. From 221b Baker Street to Reichenbach Falls, from Irene Adler to the evil Dr. Moriarty, from the pipe to the violin, this book investigates the spiritual truths we can discern from this enigmatic fictional character—a brusque, stubborn, and arrogant man who also shows honor, trust, and self-sacrificing friendship. It’s a fascinating read for fans of the series—or those yet to meet the great detective!

Author : Thomas Kent Miller
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787051621

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The Great Detective at the Crucible of Life by Thomas Kent Miller Pdf

Across Ethiopia and beyond, Sherlock Holmes encounters both the hideous and the divine, ripping asunder the fragile veil separating us from worlds unknown-all while in the company of the renowned Allan Quatermain. The last of Allan Quatermain's true African adventures to appear, The Treasure of the Lake, was published nearly a century ago in 1926. Those who lusted to vicariously accompany Quatermain on new perilous treks into the vast reaches of the "Dark Continent" (as they had done to King Solomon's Mines) had no choice but to remain disappointed. UNTIL NOW! Recently found amongst some obscure papers at Brown University, this new manuscript chronicles a complex and inspired quest headed by Quatermain deep into the earthquake- and volcano-ripped Danakil Desert of Ethiopia in 1872 accompanied by his devoted aide-de-camp Hans and a host of the nineteenth century's most prodigious luminaries, including astronomer Maria Mitchell, volcanologist Axel Lindenbrock, and Gunnery Sergeants Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnehan. Along the way, this ragtag troop is brutally attacked in the desert by its trophy-hunting denizens, and then they discover a 2,000-year-old lost city. Yet Holmes' and Quatermain’s quest is not merely one of surviving in Ethiopia’s beautiful yet tortuous landscapes; they must confront horror and overcome it. As the tale unfolds, readers will be swallowed by a maelstrom of concepts, relentlessly pulled headlong, descending into a scholarly labyrinth of interwoven writings. In point of fact, Quatermain encounters no less than the very essence of the meaning of life, which he then discounts as a wizard's trick!

Author : Stephen Kendrick
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2000-07-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780375703386

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Holy Clues by Stephen Kendrick Pdf

If God is the greatest mystery of them all, then why not, in pursuit of God, consult the greatest detective of them all? In this imaginative and surprisingly profound book, Stephen Kendrick reveals Sherlock Holmes as spiritual guide. Drawing on the teachings of Christianity, Buddhism, and Judaism--as well as a host of thinkers as varied as Albert Einstein, Gandhi, and Vincent van Gogh--Kendrick explores the stories of Sherlock Holmes and finds remarkably prescient religious insights. He shows us the link between careful observation of clues and the Buddhist concept of "Bare Attention." He illuminates the parallel between the great sleuth's pursuit of justice and God's actions on the scene of the first murder, when Cain slew Abel. And in the detective's open, engaged mind, Kendrick finds a model for uniting the principles of science with a sincere spiritual quest. The result is a book of inspiration for the modern, skeptical searcher--and an entertaining work that sheds new light on the methods of the world's greatest detective.

Author : J. Warner Wallace
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781434709363

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God's Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallace Pdf

There are four ways to die, and only one of them requires an intruder. Suicides, accidental, and natural deaths can occur without any evidence from outside the room. But murders typically involve suspects external to the crime scene. If there’s evidence of an outside intruder, homicide detectives have to prepare for a chase. Intruders turn death scenes into crime scenes. Join J. Warner Wallace, former atheist, seasoned cold-case detective, and popular national speaker as he tackles his most important case ... with you on the jury! With the expertise of a cold-case detective, J. Warner examines eight critical pieces of evidence in the “crime scene” of the universe to determine if they point to a Divine Intruder. If you have ever wondered if something (or someone) outside the natural realm created the universe and everything in it, this is the case for you.

Author : Zach Dundas
Publisher : HMH
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780544220201

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The Great Detective by Zach Dundas Pdf

A rollicking look at popular culture’s most beloved sleuth: “For even the casual fan, the history of this deathless character is fascinating” (The Boston Globe). Today he is the inspiration for fiction adaptations, blockbuster movies, hit television shows, raucous Twitter banter, and thriving subcultures. More than a century after Sherlock Holmes first capered into our world, what is it about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s peculiar creation that continues to fascinate us? Journalist and lifelong Sherlock fan Zach Dundas set out to find the answer. The result is The Great Detective: a history of an idea, a biography of someone who never lived, a tour of the borderland between reality and fiction, and a joyful romp through the world Conan Doyle bequeathed us. In this “wonderful book” (Booklist, starred review), Dundas unearths the inspirations behind Holmes and his indispensable companion, Dr. John Watson; explores how they have been kept alive over the decades by writers, actors, and readers; and visits locales—from the boozy annual New York City gathering of one of the world’s oldest and most exclusive Sherlock Holmes fan societies; to a freezing Devon heath out of The Hound of the Baskervilles; to sunny Pasadena, where Dundas chats with the creators of the smash BBC series Sherlock. Along the way, he discovers the ingredients that have made Holmes go viral—then, now, and as long as the game’s afoot.

Author : Henry Drummond
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-21
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9788027304257

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The Power of Love by Henry Drummond Pdf

This exceptional book covers the most important topics of Drummond's interest - love, humility, sincerity and honesty. It will certainly bring wisdom and blessing to its readers. Contents: Love, the Greatest Thing in the World Lessons From the Angelus Pax Vobiscum First! An Address to Boys The Changed Life, the Greatest Need of the World Dealing With Doubt Eternal Life Stones Rolled Away The Man Who Is Down One Way to Help Boys An Appeal to the Outsider: or, the Claims of Christianity Life on the Top Floor The Kingdom of God and Your Part in It The Three Elements of a Complete Life A Life for a Life The Ideal Man The City Without a Church The Programme of Christianity

Author : Gary Lovisi,Marvin Kaye
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781434447593

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The Great Detective: His Further Adventures by Gary Lovisi,Marvin Kaye Pdf

Sherlock Holmes! That magical name conjures up all that is thrilling and exciting about the classic mystery short story. The Great Detective, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is without doubt the most well-known and popular fictional character ever created--and with good reason. Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories are fascinating excursions into scientific detection with interesting, well-formed characters, offering intelligent, thoughtful mysteries that all men and women can relate to--and enjoy. Quite simply, Doyle created magic with his Sherlock Holmes stories. Writers over the last hundred years have been desperately trying to capture and recreate that magic, and I feel that the authors in this book have done just that. Here are a dozen well-crafted stories (nine of them original to this book) by writers whose love of the original Holmes stories clearly show in their work. So sit back in your comfortable chair and let the fog of old Victorian London swirl around you. Once again, the game is afoot! [Note: This book has been officially licensed from the Arthur Conan Doyle estate.]

Author : Henry Codman Potter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Women in church work
ISBN : UOM:39015064331229

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Addresses to Women Engaged in Church Work by Henry Codman Potter Pdf

Author : Henry Drummond
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783734059957

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Addresses by Henry Drummond Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Addresses by Henry Drummond

Author : Delavan Leonard Pierson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Theology
ISBN : CORNELL:31924093216772

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Northfield Echoes by Delavan Leonard Pierson Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:095228758

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Northfield Echoes by Anonim Pdf

Author : Henry Drummond
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 890 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : EAN:8596547393498

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The Collected Works of Henry Drummond by Henry Drummond Pdf

This edition includes: Natural Law in the Spiritual World The Ascent of Man The Monkey That Would Not Kill The New Evangelism Love, the Greatest Thing in the World Lessons From the Angelus Pax Vobiscum First! An Address to Boys The Changed Life, the Greatest Need of the World Dealing With Doubt Eternal Life Stones Rolled Away The Man Who Is Down One Way to Help Boys An Appeal to the Outsider: or, the Claims of Christianity Life on the Top Floor The Kingdom of God and Your Part in It The Three Elements of a Complete Life A Life for a Life The Ideal Man The City Without a Church The Programme of Christianity

Author : Len Bailey
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780849965050

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Sherlock Holmes and the Needle's Eye by Len Bailey Pdf

Embark on a journey through the Old and New Testament with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson as they explore exotic and spice-laden places in search of clues. The detective and the doctor travel back in time with the help of a Moriarty-designed time machine to investigate ten Bible destinations, unlocking clues to ten Bible mysteries. The most fascinating crime cases are those that are already solved, those that have been investigated by the police and brought to a swift, satisfying, and almost inevitable conclusion. So it is with Bible stories which the reader may consider familiar and unremarkable. But under close scrutiny these stories give up their hidden clues, their long kept secrets. Like a jewel newly polished, they sparkle and shine with a fresh, introspective light. While traveling back in time to witness certain scenes, Holmes and Watson unravel ten different Biblical mysteries, including the following: · The Hanging Tree: Why did Ahithophel hang himself? · Righteous Blood is Red: Is Zechariah the son of Berekiah or Jehoiada in Matthew 23? · You Miss, You Die: Why did David take five stones against Goliath? · Dead Man Walking: Why did Jesus delay in coming to Lazarus in John 11?

Author : Derrick Copeland Sr
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781638444107

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God's Cop to God's Great Warrior by Derrick Copeland Sr Pdf

This is the story about God's process, life, and times of Bishop James F. Copeland, the number one police officer and undercover detective during the 1960s and 1970s in New York City and his rise in the ministry during the 1980s and 1990s, becoming one the great faith preachers of his time in New York City and throughout the world. Bishop James F. Copeland was well known to some of the greatest preachers and teachers in the world today like Dr. T.D. Jakes, Dr. Noel Jones, Dr. Luther Blackwell, Dr. Myles Munroe (RIP), Dr. Don Meares, and Dr. Shirley Caesar, just to name a few of the great clergies who were blessed to know this great man of God. This story will show you the process that God had for Bishop Copeland's life, from his near-death experience as a child and police officer and his dangerous cases as an undercover agent, becoming the top detective in New York City as he worked with the top law enforcement agencies in New York City. Federal and city cases that were so dangerous some of them can't be named to this day. You will see Bishop's great rise as a warrior for God and God's process throughout his life. After reading this great story, you will have the keys to a successful life and what Bishop Copeland called "a more excellent way to God's kingdom on earth." God bless you all. 2