Honor And Glory

Author : Scott McGaugh
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780306824463

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Honor Before Glory by Scott McGaugh Pdf

On October 24, 1944, more than two hundred American soldiers realized they were surrounded by German infantry deep in the mountain forest of eastern France. As their dwindling food, ammunition, and medical supplies ran out, the American commanding officer turned to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to achieve what other units had failed to do. Honor Before Glory is the story of the 442nd, a segregated unit of Japanese American citizens, commanded by white officers, that finally rescued the "lost battalion." Their unmatched courage and sacrifice under fire became legend-all the more remarkable because many of the soldiers had volunteered from prison-like "internment" camps where sentries watched their mothers and fathers from the barbed-wire perimeter. In seven campaigns, these young Japanese American men earned more than 9,000 Purple Hearts, 6,000 Bronze and Silver Stars, and nearly two dozen Medals of Honor. The 442nd became the most decorated unit of its size in World War II: its soldiers earned 18,100 awards and decorations, more than one for every man. Honor Before Glory is their story-a story of a young generation's fight against both the enemy and American prejudice-a story of heroism, sacrifice, and the best America has to offer.

Author : W. H. Auden
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780691218656

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The Shield of Achilles by W. H. Auden Pdf

"The first critical edition of W. H. Auden's poetry collection The Shield of Achilles, which won the 1956 National Book Award in Poetry, this book will include the complete text of Auden's award-winning volume The Shield of Achilles, accompanied critical commentary by Alan Jacobs: a preface to provide historical and publishing context; a longer introduction to orient the reader to the poems themselves; and detailed notes on words or passages in need of clarification for contemporary readers. Jacobs, who has edited two previous critical editions of Auden's poetry, argues that this was the most important single collection of poems Auden published, and also the most coherent of his collections. The two poetic sequences, "Bucolics" and "Horae Canonicae," bookend a remarkable set of lyrics, with "The Shield of Achilles" itself at the heart. One of Auden's last long poems, it refers to moment in The Iliad in which Thetis, mother of Achilles, asks Hephaestus to forge a shield for her son. Auden re-imagines how the shield of Achilles would look in the modern age, when the rules of war and the role of the hero have been rewritten. While the volume was widely praised, it is now out of print (although the title poem is included in larger collections of Auden's poetry). A critical edition allows readers to better understand and appreciate one of Auden's most important later poetic works, written in what Jacobs describes as "a poetic idiom that differs quite significantly from what anyone else at the time was doing. . . . it is, in a vital sense, public poetry and it can be enjoyed, understood, and profited from. This edition is meant to make that enjoyment, understanding, and profit easier of access.""--

Author : Larry Smith
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393243222

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Beyond Glory: Medal of Honor Heroes in Their Own Words by Larry Smith Pdf

This first oral history of living Medal of Honor winners evokes Flags of Our Fathers with stirring accounts of patriotic valor. This New York Times best-selling account of battlefield courage celebrates the larger-than-life sacrifices of those awarded the nation's highest honor for valor in combat. Exclusive interviews with these twenty-four men—firsthand accounts of battlefield sacrifice from the greatest generation to Vietnam, along with before-and-after stories—form the core of this classic work. The recipients, as portrayed here, represent a cross-section as diverse as America itself—officers and enlisted men; African Americans, Hispanics, and Caucasians; men who went on to become famous (Daniel Inouye, James Stockdale, Bob Kerrey) and others who returned proudly to small towns. Beyond Glory, in the voices of these heroes, is a testament to the courage of the American nation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:650245615

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Honor and Glory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Audrey Frank
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736975490

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Covered Glory by Audrey Frank Pdf

Hiding behind the Muslim woman’s veil is a heart longing for honor but often covered in shame. Meeting her will transform us all. Muslim women are coming out of hiding and telling their stories. With courageous voices, they disclose tales of shame and a fierce desire to be valued. We hold our breath as they whisper accounts of Jesus dressed in light, coming to them in dreams, offering honor in the place of shame, freedom instead of oppression. Their tales narrate a secret reality for all of us. We all long to be known, to be valued, to be rescued. We all are in desperate need of a Savior. In Covered Glory, you will meet Muslim women living in a culture with an honor-shame worldview that perpetuates their shame. As you discover how these women find freedom when they uncover their true identity, you will find that shame affects each one of us. Learn that while… shame tells us we are unworthy, truth tells us we were made to be loved shame tells us we are nobody, Jesus tells us, “You are somebody to me” shame tells us we are broken, God’s Word tells us healing comes from him It is only when we begin to understand the honor-shame gospel that we are set free. And so is our Muslim neighbor when we learn to tell her of the love of Jesus in a language she understands: the language of honor and shame.

Author : David A. deSilva
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725224957

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The Hope of Glory by David A. deSilva Pdf

The Hope of Glory: Honor Discourse and New Testament Interpretation invites the reader to examine how the New Testament sought to shape the ambitions, behaviors, and social interactions of honor-sensitive people. How did these texts help the early Christians set their hearts on gaining honor and self-respect before God, and withstand society's pressure to return to its values? How may those who share commitment to Jesus support one another so as to offset society's erosion of their commitment? What is the source of the believer's honor, and how can he or she preserve it intact?

Author : Robert Chao Romero
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830853953

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Brown Church by Robert Chao Romero Pdf

Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Finalist Interest in and awareness of the demand for social justice as an outworking of the Christian faith is growing. But it is not new. For five hundred years, Latina/o culture and identity have been shaped by their challenges to the religious, socio-economic, and political status quo, whether in opposition to Spanish colonialism, Latin American dictatorships, US imperialism in Central America, the oppression of farmworkers, or the current exploitation of undocumented immigrants. Christianity has played a significant role in that movement at every stage. Robert Chao Romero, the son of a Mexican father and a Chinese immigrant mother, explores the history and theology of what he terms the "Brown Church." Romero considers how this movement has responded to these and other injustices throughout its history by appealing to the belief that God's vision for redemption includes not only heavenly promises but also the transformation of every aspect of our lives and the world. Walking through this history of activism and faith, readers will discover that Latina/o Christians have a heart after God's own.

Author : Jay Sekulow
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780742550643

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Witnessing Their Faith by Jay Sekulow Pdf

When it was ratified in 1791, the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States sought to protect against two distinct types of government actions that interfere with religious liberty: the establishment of a national religion and interference with individual rights to practice religion. Since that time, no question has so bedeviled the U.S. Supreme Court as finding the best way to interpret and apply the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. In this unique and timely book, Jay Sekulow examines not only the key cases and their historical context that have shaped the law concerning church-state relations, but also, for the first time, the impact of the religious faith and practices of Supreme Court Justices who have ruled in each case. Covering cases from the teaching of religion in public schools and the use of federal funds for parochial schools to today's debates about the Pledge of Allegiance and public displays of the Ten Commandments, Witnessing Their Faith is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and future of religious freedom in America.

Author : Tad Fitch,J. Kent Layton,Bill Wormstedt
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 1093 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781445614397

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On a Sea of Glass by Tad Fitch,J. Kent Layton,Bill Wormstedt Pdf

A sumptuously illustrated history of the Titanic, her sinking and its aftermath.

Author : Robert Morrissey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226924595

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The Economy of Glory by Robert Morrissey Pdf

From the outset of Napoleon’s career, the charismatic Corsican was compared to mythic heroes of antiquity like Achilles, and even today he remains the apotheosis of French glory, a value deeply embedded in the country’s history. From this angle, the Napoleonic era can be viewed as the final chapter in the battle of the Ancients and Moderns. In this book, Robert Morrissey presents a literary and cultural history of glory and its development in France and explores the “economy of glory” Napoleon sought to implement in an attempt to heal the divide between the Old Regime and the Revolution. Examining how Napoleon saw glory as a means of escaping the impasse of Revolutionary ideas of radical egalitarianism, Morrissey illustrates the challenge the leader faced in reconciling the antagonistic values of virtue and self-interest, heroism and equality. He reveals that the economy of glory was both egalitarian, creating the possibility of an aristocracy based on merit rather than wealth, and traditional, being deeply embedded in the history of aristocratic chivalry and the monarchy—making it the heart of Napoleon’s politics of fusion. Going beyond Napoleon, Morrissey considers how figures of French romanticism such as Chateaubriand, Balzac, and Hugo constantly reevaluated this legacy of glory and its consequences for modernity. Available for the first time in English, The Economy of Glory is a sophisticated and beautifully written addition to French history.

Author : Gregory Wilbur
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 158182470X

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Glory and Honor by Gregory Wilbur Pdf

Johann Sebastian Bach was a musical genius, an intellectual giant and a gracious man. His achievement in the area of music is one of the greatest tours de force in history - on a par with or surpassing that of Shakespeare, Michelangelo, Dante, Rembrandt, or Aquinas. Bach worked at a crucial time in history. He combated the ideas of the Enlightenment with its elevation of human reason as the ultimate authority of everything. His struggles, musically and professionally, are those of a man seeking to maintain a high view of worship, academics, and the grounding of all life on the Word of God. As a man valiant in his convictions, he stood against the trends and fashions of his day and succeeded as a witness of the Gospel to the generations who followed him. While his name conjures many images, musical phrases, and half-remembered stories, the life of this colossal genius provides practical lessons in leadership for both artists and anyone who strives to serve others with excellence and integrity.

Author : Teresa Goree
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781512788297

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God Is Well Pleased with You by Teresa Goree Pdf

What is God really like? When He looks at you, what do you think He sees? What does He really think about you? If youve ever asked yourself these questions, then this book will unfold the genuine heart of God towards you. In God Is Well Pleased With You, Teresa Goree reveals Gods greatest purpose and intention is that you would truly know Him and His immense heart of love for you. Life was meant to be lived out of an intimate relationship with your creator in the certainty that He is passionately in love with you. His personal view toward you is kind and gracious, regardless of what you have or have not done. You were created to be loved by your maker. It is the highest order of love a person can experience and it is the only love that will impart the highest sense of value and worth to your life. If your perception of God is unclear about how He truly sees you, your life experiences will be limited and far less than you were designed for. Whether youre a believer or nonbeliever, let this book uncover the true nature and heart of the one who knows you better than you know yourself and lift you to a place of honor, significance and purpose that far exceeds anything you can imagine.

Author : David Komline
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190085162

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The Common School Awakening by David Komline Pdf

A statue of Horace Mann, erected in front of the Boston State House in 1863, declares him the "Father of the American Public School System." For over a century and a half, most narratives about early American education have taken this epithet as the truth. As Mann looms over the Boston Common, so he has also loomed over discussions of early American schooling. Other scholarship has emphasized economic factors as the main reason for the emergence of public schools. The Common School Awakening offers a new narrative about the rise of public schools in America that counters these conceptions. In this book, David Komline explains how a broad and distinctly American religious consensus emerged in the first half of the nineteenth century, allowing people from across the religious spectrum to cooperate in systematizing and professionalizing America's schools in an effort to Christianize the country. At the height of this movement, several states introduced state-sponsored teacher training colleges and concentrated government oversight of schools in offices such as the one held by Mann. Shortly thereafter, the religious consensus that had served as the foundation for this common school system disintegrated. But the system itself remained, the legacy of not just one man, but of a whole network of reformers who put into motion a transatlantic and transdenominational religious movement - the "Common School Awakening."

Author : Sean Seongik Kim
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532612947

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The Spirituality of Following Jesus in John's Gospel by Sean Seongik Kim Pdf

Research on “following Jesus” has mostly been done in terms of what Jesus’ followers ought to do. In this unprecedented study, Kim presents “following Jesus” in John’s Gospel through the perspective of what Jesus does for his followers. “Following Jesus” is a journey towards the place where Jesus leads his followers, that is, to a relationship with the Father. It is ultimately participating in the Son’s communion with the Father. Jesus, who was in the bosom of the Father, descended from him and ascends to him, taking his followers with him, so that they may be with him where he is with the Father in glory and love. Kim develops this thesis by examining the term akolouthein (“to follow”) and correlated motifs in John’s Gospel.

Author : Billye Brim
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1997-10-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606831342

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The Blood and the Glory by Billye Brim Pdf

Salvation is more than just being saved from sin. Salvation is being saved to the glory of God. We were created in the likeness and the image of God, and it is His desire for us to be crowned with His glory and honor. The Blood and the Glory reveals how the power of the Blood of Jesus and the glory of God fit together in God's plan of...