Inventing Eden

Author : Zachary McLeod Hutchins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780199998159

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Inventing Eden by Zachary McLeod Hutchins Pdf

Previous scholars have noted the Puritans' edenic descriptions of New World landscapes, but Inventing Eden is the first study to fully uncover the integral relationship between the New England interest in paradise and the numerous iconic intellectual artifacts and social movements of colonial North America. Harvard Yard, the Bay Psalm Book, and the Quaker use of antiquated pronouns like thee and thou: these are products of a seventeenth-century desire for Eden. So, too, are the evangelical emphasis of the Great Awakening, the doctrine of natural law popularized by the Declaration of Independence, and the first United States judicial decision abolishing slavery. Be it public nudity or Freemasonry, Zachary Hutchins convincingly shows how a shared wish to bring paradise into the pragmatic details of colonial living had a profound effect on early New England life and its substantial culture of letters. Spanning two centuries and surveying the works of major British and American thinkers from James Harrington and John Milton to Anne Hutchinson and Benjamin Franklin, Inventing Eden is the history of an idea that irrevocably altered the theology, literature, and culture of colonial New England -- and, eventually, the new republic.

Author : Robin Hemley
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781496215222

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Invented Eden by Robin Hemley Pdf

In 1971 Manual Elizalde, a Philippine government minister with a dubious background, discovered a band of twenty-six "Stone Age" rain-forest dwellers living in total isolation. The tribe was soon featured in American newscasts and graced the cover of National Geographic. But after a series of aborted anthropological ventures, the Tasaday Reserve established by Ferdinand Marcos was closed to visitors, and the tribe vanished from public view. Twelve years later, a Swiss reporter hiked into the area and discovered that the Tasaday were actually farmers whom Elizalde had coerced into dressing in leaves and posing with stone tools. The "anthropological find of the century" had become the "ethnographic hoax of the century." Or maybe not. Robin Hemley tells a story that is more complex than either the hoax proponents or the authenticity advocates might care to admit. It is a gripping and ultimately tragic tale of innocence found, lost, and found again. The author provides an afterword for this Bison Books edition.

Author : Michael Householder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317113225

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Inventing Americans in the Age of Discovery by Michael Householder Pdf

Inventing Americans in the Age of Discovery traces the linguistic, rhetorical, and literary innovations that emerged out of the first encounters between Europeans and indigenous peoples of the Americas. Through analysis of six texts, Michael Householder demonstrates the role of language in forming the identities or characters that permitted Europeans (English speakers, primarily) to adapt to the unusual circumstances of encounter. Arranged chronologically, the texts examined include John Mandeville's Travels, Richard Eden's English-language translations of the accounts of Spanish and Portuguese discovery and conquest, George Best's account of Martin Frobisher's voyages to northern Canada, Ralph Lane's account of the abandonment of Roanoke, John Smith's writings about Virginia, and John Underhill's account of the Pequot War. Through his analysis, Householder reveals that English colonists did not share a universal, homogenous view of indigenous Americans as savages, but that the writers, confronted by unfamiliar peoples and situations, resorted to a mixed array of cultural beliefs, myths, and theories to put together workable explanations of their experiences, which then became the basis for how Europeans in the colonies began transforming themselves into Americans.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0199382417

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Inventing Eden by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marilyn Barrett
Publisher : Dissertation.com
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0595136621

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Creating Eden by Marilyn Barrett Pdf

The enduring and universal metaphor of the garden is a simple yet profound tool for counteracting the numbing effects of modern life. Creating Eden is Marilyn Barrett's evocative meditation on gardening as a tool for self-exploration and natural healing. Here the principles of psychology and ecological gardening are combined to create a helpful guide to achieving serenity and balance.

Author : Laurence Lehmann-Ortega,Hélène Musikas,Jean- Marc Schoettl
Publisher : Dunod
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782100838721

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(Re)invent your business model by Laurence Lehmann-Ortega,Hélène Musikas,Jean- Marc Schoettl Pdf

Innovation is the new business imperative. Every company, big or small, and regardless of its industry, is trying to find the magic formula for innovation. Odyssey 3.14 offers an original approach through invitation to a real journey that combines innovation and strategy. Starting with the 3 pillars that make up the business model, this approach recommends 14 directions to consider for inventing or reinventing the business model. Odyssey 3.14 is the result of over ten years of research, consulting and teaching by the three authors. They have thoroughly analysed over 80 companies that have successfully invented or reinvented their business models. 15 new business cases : Hello Fresh, Ticket restaurant - Endered, EdemMcCallum, Zample, Lemonade, Jonhson & Jonhson Velcade responses, Nickel account, Tesla, Recycle bank, Uber, Anticafé, Desso, Salesforce.com, Xiaomi, Redbus.

Author : Felipe Martínez-Pinzón,Javier Uriarte
Publisher : American Tropics Towards a Lit
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786941831

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Intimate Frontiers by Felipe Martínez-Pinzón,Javier Uriarte Pdf

A collection of multinational scholarly contributions on various cultural aspects of the Amazon region in the 20th century.

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310087021

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Evangelical Scholarship, Retrospects and Prospects by Zondervan, Pdf

This is, perhaps, the most multifaceted collection of essays Zondervan has ever published. A fitting Festschrift to Stan Gundry, a man known by many people for many things, but never for being one-dimensional. As a pastor, scholar, publisher, mentor, and trusted friend, Stan has played diverse roles and worn numerous hats in his professional tenure. Contributors from a variety of disciplines put a Gundry spin on a topic of their expertise and choosing--whether it's an evangelical-historical look at recent developments in their particular discipline or reflections on a topic at the center of Stan's interests. The result is this Festschrift--as multilayered, engaging, and authentic as the man it honors. Contributors and essays include the following: Craig L. Blomberg - "Does the Quest for the Historical Jesus Still Hold Any Promise?" Millard J. Erickson - "Eighty Years of American Evangelical Theology" Gordon D. Fee - "On Women Remaining Silent in the Churches: A Text-Critical Approach to 1 Corinthians 14:34-35" Robert A. Fryling - "A Key to a Publishing Friendship" Robert H. Gundry - "A Brotherly Tribute" Carolyn Custis James and Frank A. James III - "The Blessed Alliance: Already But Not Yet" Karen H. Jobes - "'It Is Written': The Septuagint and Evangelical Doctrine of Scripture" Tremper Longman III - "'What Was Said in All the Scriptures concerning Himself' (Luke 24:27): Reading the Old Testament as a Christian" Richard J. Mouw - "Faithfulness in a 'Counterpoint' World: The Role of Theological Education" Ruth A. Tucker - "Eve, Jezebel, and the Woman at the Well: Biblical Women Hijacked in the Fight against Equality" John H. Walton - "The Tower of Babel and the Covenant: Rhetorical Strategy in Genesis Based on Theological and Comparative Analysis" John D. Woodbridge - "The Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy" Christopher J. H. Wright - "The Missional Nature and the Role of Theological Education"

Author : Elizabeth Fenton,Jared Hickman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780190056537

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Americanist Approaches to The Book of Mormon by Elizabeth Fenton,Jared Hickman Pdf

As the sacred text of a modern religious movement of global reach, The Book of Mormon has undeniable historical significance. That significance, this volume shows, is inextricable from the intricacy of its literary form and the audacity of its historical vision. This landmark collection brings together a diverse range of scholars in American literary studies and related fields to definitively establish The Book of Mormon as an indispensable object of Americanist inquiry not least because it is, among other things, a form of Americanist inquiry in its own right--a creative, critical reading of "America." Drawing on formalist criticism, literary and cultural theory, book history, religious studies, and even anthropological field work, Americanist Approaches to The Book of Mormon captures as never before the full dimensions and resonances of this "American Bible."

Author : Elisa New
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1993-05-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0521430216

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The Regenerate Lyric by Elisa New Pdf

Elisa New examines the poems in great detail, offering searching readings and concluding finally that "it is 'regeneracy' rather than 'originality' that is the American poet's modus operandi and native mandate."

Author : Michael Adams
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780192807090

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From Elvish to Klingon by Michael Adams Pdf

This fascinating book takes invented languages and explores the origins, purpose, and usage of these curious artefacts of culture. Written by experts in the field, chapters discuss a wide range of languages - from Esperanto to Klingon - and uncover the motives behind their creation and the outcomes of their existence.

Author : Marilyn Barrett
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0062500910

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Creating Eden by Marilyn Barrett Pdf

A psychotherapist and award-winning gardener turns the simple act of nurturing plants into a meditative tool for self-exploration and healing. Marilyn Barrett invites readers into the healing space she created in her own backyard and shows how, in a time of illness and stress, she used gardening to renew her health and balance. 18 b&w woodcuts.

Author : Philip Jenkins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350307872

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A History of the United States by Philip Jenkins Pdf

This textbook offers an insightful, introductory overview of the history of American society from its inception right up to present day. With coverage starting at the European Settlement in 1492 right through to the 2016 Presidential Election, this fully revised new edition succinctly depicts the major themes and patterns of American history, thus providing a solid foundation for those wishing to expand their knowledge through further reading or research. Written by a leading scholar in the field of History, the author provides a clear analysis of the various facets of American life, incorporating social, economic, cultural, religious and political history. A definitive introduction to American history, this textbook is essential reading for any student looking to gain a better understanding of the evolution of this great nation. New to this Edition: - Fresh material on technological change, sport, and themes of prosperity, consumerism and leisure - A thoroughly updated chapter on contemporary America to include issues such as Black Lives Matter, the legalisation of gay marriage, and the 2016 Presidential Election

Author : Zachary McLeod Hutchins
Publisher : Dartmouth College Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611689525

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Community without Consent by Zachary McLeod Hutchins Pdf

The first book-length study of the Stamp Act in decades, this timely collection draws together essays from a broad range of disciplines to provide a thoroughly original investigation of the influence of 1760s British tax legislation on colonial culture, and vice versa. While earlier scholarship has largely focused on the political origins and legacy of the Stamp Act, this volume illuminates the social and cultural impact of a legislative crisis that would end in revolution. Importantly, these essays question the traditional nationalist narrative of Stamp Act scholarship, offering a variety of counter identities and perspectives. Community without Consent recovers the stories of individuals often ignored or overlooked in existing scholarship, including women, Native Americans, and enslaved African Americans, by drawing on sources unavailable to or unexamined by earlier researchers. This urgent and original collection will appeal to the broadest of interdisciplinary audiences.

Author : Benjamin J. Wood
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781443892759

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Renewing the Self by Benjamin J. Wood Pdf

Over the last decade, the UK has witnessed a stunning resurgence of religious engagement in both politics and civil society. From the social pluralism of New Labour to the rise of post-liberalism, the recovery of religious sensibilities in areas like education and welfare continues to have a significant effect on the content of political debate on both the Right and Left. What unites these diverse projects is an effort to recover a neglected form of selfhood. Less acquisitive, more relational, this vision of human identity has led politicians and policy-makers to reject avaricious and atomist accounts of the self in favour of richer accounts of citizenship and common life. What do these latter models mean for citizens and communities? This book analyses the roots, significance, and future of these developments through the lens of contemporary Christian communities. By drawing on disciplines as diverse as philosophy, theology, history, economics and political theory, Renewing the Self reflects on the prospects and challenges of this rich self in a globalised and rapidly changing world.