In The Shadow Of King Saul

Author : Jerome Charyn
Publisher : Bellevue Literary Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781942658436

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In the Shadow of King Saul by Jerome Charyn Pdf

"Jerome Charyn is one of the most important writers in American literature." —Michael Chabon "Whatever milieu [Charyn] chooses to inhabit . . . his sentences are pure vernacular music, his voice unmistakable." —Jonathan Lethem "With his customary linguistic verve and pulsing imagination, Charyn serves up here some of the tastiest essay writing available. He knows and loves New York past and present, and he draws on a lifetime of raucous experience and dedicated reading for a rich, heady, satisfying brew." —Phillip Lopate In the New York Review of Books, Joyce Carol Oates expressed her admiration for an equally prolific contemporary: "Among Charyn's writerly gifts is a dazzling energy. . . . [He is] an exuberant chronicler of the mythos of American life"; the Los Angeles Times described him as "absolutely unique among American writers." In these ten essays, Charyn shares personal stories about places steeped in history and myth, including his beloved New York, and larger-than-life personalities from the Bible and from the worlds of film, literature, politics, sports, and the author's own family. Together, writes Charyn, these essays create "my own lyrical autobiography. Several of the selections are about other writers, some celebrated, some forgotten. . . . All of [whom] scalped me in some way, left their mark." Jerome Charyn is the author of more than fifty works of fiction and nonfiction. Among other honors, Charyn has been named a Commander of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture and received the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award for Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Author : John Saul
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307768025

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Shadows by John Saul Pdf

They call it the Academy. A secluded, cliff-top mansion overlooking the rugged Pacific coast. A school for children gifted -- or cursed -- with extraordinary minds. Children soon to come under the influence of an intelligence even more brilliant than their own -- and unspeakably evil. For within this mind a dark plan is taking form. A plan so horrifying, no one will believe it. No one but the children. And for them it is already too late. Too late, unless one young student can resist the seductive invitation that will lead... into the Shadows.

Author : John C. Holbert
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630872212

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King Saul by John C. Holbert Pdf

King Saul is based on the Biblical story of the first king of Israel. It retells the story in a fresh way, offering new looks at the three major characters--Saul, Samuel, and David--and the events that brought them together at the very foundation of the nation of Israel three millennia ago. Holbert's retelling reveals how this old story is surprisingly modern as it turns its gaze on power politics, personal rivalries, and religious use and abuse as the life of early Israel unfolds.

Author : John A. Sanford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015010342593

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King Saul, the Tragic Hero by John A. Sanford Pdf

Author : Lynn Lusby Pratt
Publisher : Standard Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Death
ISBN : 0784715289

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Devotions by Dead People by Lynn Lusby Pratt Pdf

This book of 50 devotions pulls back the shroud, revealing life lessons from long-gone Bible characters. The choices they made and the results—good and bad—provide teens with insights into this life . . . and the next!

Author : Peter Ignatius
Publisher : ISPCK
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Bible
ISBN : 8184580711

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King Saul by Peter Ignatius Pdf

Saul (Edomite king) in the Bible.

Author : Diana Vikander Edelman
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781850753216

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King Saul in the Historiography of Judah by Diana Vikander Edelman Pdf

A sustained close reading of 1 Samuel 8 to 2 Samuel 1 from the perspective of the intended ancient audience. A conscious effort is made here to read and understand the text 'through the eyes of an ancient Israelite', to the extent that the world-view and idioms of late seventh-century Judah can be reconstructed. The study reveals a coherent, carefully developed narrative of Saul's career as the first king of Israel.

Author : Areon Potter
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781607999553

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Psalm 91 by Areon Potter Pdf

Although the promises given in Psalm 91 are available to all believers, they are not automatically true of all believers. In Psalm 91 The Dweller, author Areon Potter states that if one desires to abide in the shadow of the Almighty, he must first learn to dwell in the shelter of the Most High. Psalm 91 The Dweller... bull; highlights important truths hidden beneath the surface of the Psalm. bull; documents the progression of the Christian who anticipates dwelling in the shelter of the Most High and abiding in the shadow of the Almighty. bull; gives a clear picture of the life of a New Testament Christian who intends to follow God to the fullest extent possible. bull; facilitates the dweller's encounter and assures victory over spiritual enemies which employ both the world and the flesh in their diverse attacks upon the believer. bull; investigates the ramifications of the life-impacting promises spoken by the Creator to those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High. bull; provides a fresh gaze into the ninety-first Psalm and reveals both the responsibilities and benefits of dwelling in the shelter of the Most High. 'My brother and friend, Areon Potter, has brought a New Covenant interpretation of 'abiding in the shadow of the Almighty' as a parallelism of the abiding of John 15:5. This updating of old truth is refreshing since the preponderance of Christians are in dire need of such renewal by the Holy Spirit.' Charles R. Solomon, Ed. D., author, Handbook to Happiness. (Tyndale House) Areon Potter was raised in Dorris, California, a small town nestled a few miles from the southern Oregon border. After serving four years in the United States Air Force, Areon received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho. He now lives in Salem Oregon with his wife, who has accompanied him in various ministries throughout the United States.

Author : Catherine Williams
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781786223647

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The 2023 Canterbury Preacher's Companion by Catherine Williams Pdf

A longstanding annual favourite continues under its new editorship bringing a wide variety of preaching voices together to offer a resource for preaching at the principal and the second service every Sunday of the coming year, plus on principal feast days and seasonal services. Ideal for preachers in all churches that use the Revised Common Lectionary, it also includes sermons for holy days, major saints’ days and special occasions such as Mothering Sunday, harvest, rogation and Christmas services. If preparation time is short, the sermons are complete and can be used as they are, but they will also act as a framework for creating your own sermon texts. It also includes: - an introductory essay for preachers - all-age talks for special occasions - hymn suggestions throughout the year - an index of topics and names A boon for hard-pressed clergy, readers and local preachers everywhere.

Author : John Munn
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595209446

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The Shadow of Thy Wings by John Munn Pdf

THE SHADOW OF THY WINGS is a story about an Amorite shepherd in the time of David whose fate is sealed when he stumbles into David's world of Hebrew life and finds himself doubting the reality of God at first. When he discovers that his own town and his family have been destroyed by the Philistines, he stays with David's family and sees them daily interacting with their God. He and David share many adventures and dangers as soldiers and Ahman, the Amorite sees the personal love and dependence that David has for his God. He finds himself submitting to God's Authority. When David orders a great celebration in God's honor after Jerusalem is captured, Ahman finally dances in the parade before the Ark of the Covenant with David to the top of Mount Zion.

Author : Lois H. Gresh
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-30
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1429922273

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Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials by Lois H. Gresh Pdf

His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as "a modern classic" by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like: *What are daemons? *Why is dust important to the series? * Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe? * What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters? *And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.

Author : David M. Gunn
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780905774633

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The Fate of King Saul by David M. Gunn Pdf

Author : Heath Adamson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493415403

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Grace in the Valley by Heath Adamson Pdf

Perhaps no psalm is more widely known than Psalm 23. Spoken by David during a time of great stress and difficulty, it summons us to lie down in green pastures and walk thru the valley of the shadow of death. Yet so often it seems we do just the reverse, lying down in the valley and fixating on the danger, fear, and uncertainty. We wonder where God has gone and why he doesn't make things right, never considering that perhaps what we perceive as a spiritual trial is actually an invitation from God. In this inspirational examination of Psalm 23, Heath Adamson asks the provocative question: What if the green pasture and valley of the shadow of death is the same place? Uncovering the rich historical and spiritual context of the shepherd's psalm, he explores how God has provided a place of rest for each of us, even in the times of unrest, uncertainty, moral ambiguity, and fear.

Author : Lauren Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781643131658

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The Shadow King by Lauren Johnson Pdf

A thrilling new account of the tragic story and troubled times of Henry VI, who inherited the crowns of both England and France and lost both. Firstborn son of a warrior father who defeated the French at Agincourt, Henry VI of the House of Lancaster inherited the crown not only of England but also of France, at a time when Plantagenet dominance over the Valois dynasty was at its glorious height. And yet, by the time he died in the Tower of London in 1471, France was lost, his throne had been seized by his rival, Edward IV of the House of York, and his kingdom had descended into the violent chaos of the Wars of the Roses. Henry VI is perhaps the most troubled of English monarchs, a pious, gentle, well-intentioned man who was plagued by bouts of mental illness. In The Shadow King, Lauren Johnson tells his remarkable and sometimes shocking story in a fast-paced and colorful narrative that captures both the poignancy of Henry’s life and the tumultuous and bloody nature of the times in which he lived.

Author : Joel L. Watts
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532657160

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Jesus as Divine Suicide by Joel L. Watts Pdf

Jesus as Divine Suicide makes the argument the death of Jesus follows established and well-known models of self-sacrificing individuals, a model readily available to Roman and Jewish audiences. Paul, in his letter to the church in Galatia, uses this model to present a premeditated, self-chosen death meant to bring about a change in the cosmos. Watts, understanding the emotional attachment to the word, is careful to construct his argument based on a plethora of examples within Paul’s reach, if not the reach of Jesus. The concept of devotio is explored using recent scholarship and examples are drawn from Jewish and Roman sources with the intention to show that not only did Paul use it, but that it may help to solve some of the questions scholars have raised as to who gave Paul his language of the death of Jesus. Watts goes on to argue the gruesome act of a self-caused death would have not only been allowed even by Jewish sources, but also would have had theological speculation supplied by the history of the devotion so that with minimal description, Paul is able to use the act as a way to make his argument for his gospel in Galatians.