Gods Of War Gods Of Peace

Author : Bourne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0151009910

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Gods of War Gods of Peace by Bourne Pdf

Author : Russell Bourne
Publisher : New York : Harcourt
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015054120749

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Gods of War, Gods of Peace by Russell Bourne Pdf

Only by seeing how the stories of Native American and newcomer entwine can we fully appreciate the exceptional origins of our country and its ideals and institutions."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Gary R. Varner
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781435703315

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The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature - God of War by Gary R. Varner Pdf

Today the majority of humankind worships a single God. Although this God is said to be all loving and wanting peace for his worshippers there is very little peace among the three religions based on common theology. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all foster hatred for one another, causing millions of deaths and untold suffering for hundreds of years.This book explores the mythic, historical, and archaeological record to illustrate the history of these conflicts. The Gods of Man also looks at how monotheism eventually dominated and destroyed the ancient and peaceful goddess traditions that had existed for thousands of years before. Is the God of today simply used to enforce government edicts, justify war and to control society?Gary R. Varner has written several articles and books on ancient religions, folklore and mythology. He is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.

Author : J. T. O'Brien
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781450221528

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Gods of War by J. T. O'Brien Pdf

When the raid is completed that rainy March night in 1072 A.D., Charles the Merciless counts his spoils. He and his raiders have captured twentyfive men, fourteen women, five dozen gold coins, twenty-five small silver bars, an assortment of jewelry, and one baby boy with blond hair, green eyes, and a telling birthmark. Sold into slavery, the boy, John the son of Robert and Mary Joinville and the grandson of Baron William Joinville leads a difficult life at the Abbey of Lille. Tutored by a monk, John becomes not only a talented shepherd, but an educated young man. John yearns to become a knight. When his opportunity arises, this shepherd boy shows his true mettle as a leader and a warrior. As a knight of Baron Legran, he and his compatriots join God's Crusades where the battles never seem to end. The Arab and Turkish people have never forgotten the Crusades, even 1000 years after the fact. Gods of War provides a unique, historical look through John's eyes at the advance of Christendom into the heart of Islam.

Author : Meic Pearse
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830834907

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The Gods of War by Meic Pearse Pdf

In this provocative book, historian Meic Pearse debunks the common misconception that religion causes war. He argues that while religion is often a significant generator of armed conflict both in the past and in the present, the two principal causes of human warfare are in fact culture and greed for territory, resources or power. Since culture and greed often clothe themselves in religion, wars fought for culture often appear to be fought for religion. With keen analysis of global history and current events, Pearse shows how irreligion has produced far bloodier wars than religion and how global secularism itself does violence to religion and traditional cultures. Ultimately, throughout history warfare has been waged over the shape of society itself. A crisis in meaning leads people to fight for what they fear may be lost. For a world weary of war, Pearse points beyond both cultural and secular metanarratives to an alternative hope. Market/Audience Church leaders Laypeople Evangelists and missionaries Seminary students and professors Features and Benefits Provides a global historical perspective on war, religion and culture Evenhanded and broad in scope Examines both historical and contemporary examples

Author : Jonathan G. Browning
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1312386673

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Gods of War by Jonathan G. Browning Pdf

Have you ever wondered how religion has been used as a catalyst for wars throughout history? How faith, instead of promoting peace and harmony, has become a powerful tool of manipulation and conflict? If these questions intrigue you, then "Gods of War: The Manipulation of Religion in Battle" is the book you've been waiting for. Religion and warfare have a complex relationship, intertwining beliefs, ideologies, and the pursuit of power. From ancient civilizations to modern times, religion has been both a source of solace and a weapon of destruction. This book aims to explore the intricate connections between religion and warfare, delving into the ways in which faith has been harnessed to justify, incite, and sustain conflicts.

Author : Aristophanes
Publisher : Paul Dry Books
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781589880788

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Birds, Peace, Wealth by Aristophanes Pdf

THREE PLAYS TRANSLATED BY WAYNE AMBLER AND THOMAS L. PANGLE In these three raucous comedies, mortals outwit and even replace Zeus and other Olympian deities of the Greek Pantheon. As Aristophanes provokes laughter at the foibles of gods and men, he arouses wonder at our human need for the divine. * * * “The three comic heroes in the plays included here raise the questions of whether there are gods, who they might be, how powerful they are, and how they might be changed or eliminated. Although the precise form of such questions changes from age to age, these are questions that are inseparable from political life; and they certainly are powerfully present in our own day . . . great theorists and architects of the modern liberal state designed its contours partly with an eye on the goal of diminishing the role of religion in the public square. Not unlike our three comic heroes, they wanted to reduce dependence on “Zeus” and his priests. In his place, and like our three heroes, they sought peace, wealth, and human rulers liberated from exaggerated piety. And nowadays the so-called New Atheists are pressing the case that it is high time for a final defeat and elimination of the powers of darkness that, in their view, have cost us so much blood and treasure . . . Aristophanes was not a modern liberal; still less would he agree with the New Atheists’ advocacy of universal public atheism. He does, however, put dissatisfaction with the gods at the center of the three plays included here, does bestow victories on the human critics of those gods, and does invite us to think with him about the justice of their causes, the tactics behind their victories, and the limits of their successes.” – From the Introduction

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781434953087

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The Universe, God, and Us by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard C. Kelley,Leo F. Peterson
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781546223504

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Getting to Know the Prophets by Richard C. Kelley,Leo F. Peterson Pdf

Is it possible that a study of the prophets will be able to teach us anything about what is happening in todays world? The answer is a resounding yes! There are four major prophets and twelve minor prophets. Should it happen that any of them, by chance, would be discovered walking our streets today, they would not be found to be out of place. Their collective messages are as valid today as when they were first uttered over three thousand years ago. They are the epitome of those who do not know or respect history are in grave danger of repeating it. Salvation history is the gradual unfolding of Gods plan for all human beings.

Author : Gregory A. Boyd
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830898305

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God at War by Gregory A. Boyd Pdf

In this bold and compelling work, Gregory Boyd undertakes to reframe the central issues of Christian theodicy. By Boyd's estimate, theologians still draw too heavily on Augustine's response to the problem of evil, attributing pain and suffering to the mysterious "good" purposes of God. Accordingly, modern Christians are inclined not to expect evil and so are baffled but resigned when it occurs. New Testament writers, on the other hand, were inclined to expect evil and fight against it. Modern Christians attempt to intellectually understand evil, whereas New Testament writers grappled with overcoming evil. Through a close and sophisticated reading of both Old and New Testaments, Boyd argues that Satan has been in an age-long (but not eternal) battle against God, and that this conflict "is a major dimension of the ultimate canvas against which everything within the biblical narrative, from creation to the eschaton, is to be painted and therefore understood." No less edifying than it is provocative, God at War will reward the careful attention of scholars, pastors, students and educated laypersons alike.

Author : James Lacey,Williamson Murray
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780345547576

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Gods of War by James Lacey,Williamson Murray Pdf

Hannibal vs. Scipio. Grant vs. Lee. Rommel vs. Patton. The greatest battles, commanders, and rivalries of all time come to life in this engrossing guide to the geniuses of military history. “A compelling study of military leadership.”—James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom Any meeting of genius may create sparks, but when military geniuses meet, their confrontations play out upon a vast panorama of states or civilizations at war, wielding the full destructive power of a mighty nation’s armies. Gods of War is the first single-volume, in-depth examination of the most celebrated military rivalries of all time, and of the rare, world-changing battles in which these great commanders in history matched themselves against true equals. From Caesar and Pompey deciding the fate of the Roman Republic, to Grant and Lee battling for a year during the American Civil War, to Rommel and Montgomery and Patton meeting in battle after battle as Hitler strove for European domination, these match-ups and their corresponding strategies are among the most memorable in history. A thrilling look into both the generals’ lives and their hardest-fought battles, Gods of War is also a thought-provoking analysis of the qualities that make a strong commander and a deep exploration of the historical context in which the contestants were required to wage war, all told with rousing narrative flair. And in a time when technology has made the potential costs of war even greater, it is a masterful look at how military strategy has evolved and what it will take for leaders to guide their nations to peace in the future.

Author : Lieutenant Nublander
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781467807449

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War on Jupiter by Lieutenant Nublander Pdf

War On Jupiter is Book I of the Chronicles of Jupiter. The three books of the Chronicles of Jupiter are written by three different authors, but are considered a trilogy on Jupiter, because they cover similar topics during one relatively short period of Jupiterian history, and include some recurring characters. Lieutenant Nublander is a native of Ramosan, Jupiter. He was educated at Emperors Officers Academy, Ramosan, and has served in four wars (to the date of this book). His memoir War On Jupiter was a worldwide best seller on his native planet. It is his first book. Books II and III of the Chronicles of Jupiter have already been translated into English, and edited for American audiences. They will be appearing soon, D. V.

Author : Charles W. Allen
Publisher : Allyn House Publishing
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780971913295

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Journey of Promise by Charles W. Allen Pdf

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about the divine purpose of the United States of America? What compelling role did the Puritans play in setting the stage for the American Revolution? What profound affect did Native Americans have on the forming of our constitution? All of these questions and much more are answered in this fascinating work. Little known information is contained within these pages about the beginnings of our country through the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Company in Sempringham, England. Journey of Promise covers the highlights of events that led to Puritan England and New England, and ultimately the founding of the United States of America. Included are several short biographies of key Puritans including Henry Dunster, first President of Harvard University, Anne Bradstreet, first American poet and elect lady, and John Elliott, apostle to the Native Americans. Charles also sheds light on four of our founding fathers, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin and their religious beliefs and influences on our nation. If you want to learn detailed knowledge about the people who founded and believed in this nation that is not taught in schools and is not widely published, this book is a valuable addition to your personal library.

Author : Richard J. Rolwing
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781413440379

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My Daily Constitution by Richard J. Rolwing Pdf

365 essays, each about 365 words, on Uncle Sam ́s birthright, genealogy, and orientation, the U.S. Constitution ́s philosophical and historical presuppositions and implications, or Philosophy for Dummies.

Author : Christopher Stasheff,Mike Resnick,Jody Lynn Nye,Katherine Kurtz,Diane Duane,Morris G. McGee
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1992-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781625790897

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The Gods of War by Christopher Stasheff,Mike Resnick,Jody Lynn Nye,Katherine Kurtz,Diane Duane,Morris G. McGee Pdf

Perhaps it is not true that there will always be war. Perhaps, one day, humanity will succeed in taming its savage nature so that peace for all humanity will not be merely a pious hope but a concrete reality. Perhaps, on day, we will all be angels. But until then, there will be war¾and humanity, being what it is, will always form graven images to give life to its greatest hopes and fears. Because our modern age is "scientific" does not make us immune to this reality. And those images will always take on a life their own. And, lo, there was TEK. He is the latest in a long tradition of militant deities. But before this god can take his rightful place at the head of the pantheon, he has to survive the not-so-low-tech efforts of jealous older gods to destroy him. Featuring stories by Mike Resnick, Jody Lynn Nye, Katherine Kurtz, Diane Duane, and other great military SF storytellers. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).