Magi The Gift Bearers

Author : Aramis Thorn
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1632213974

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Magi: The Gift Bearers by Aramis Thorn Pdf

After watching for centuries, the time is right, in fact time is full. The glass is tipped anew and the sand begins to flow again. It is signified to the watchers, the Magi by the appearance of a star. It is the herald that brings together Parthian Wizards, Roman Centurions, and the birth of Jesus in a tale that reminds us of the importance of everyone in the redemption story. Join as we wander and recapture the wonder of the Magi, the gift bearers. Aramis Thorn, writer, began his varied life in the South. After gaining many life experiences, his passion for the written word won out. Having published both researched works and fiction, his writing is as versatile as his life. Father of four children, Mr. Thorn currently resides wherever his laptop is. His main passion in life, which has led him down many paths, is to stand by the door for those who search for the way in and help them on the journey.

Author : Maurice Basil McNamee
Publisher : Peeters Publishers
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Art
ISBN : 9042900075

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Vested Angels by Maurice Basil McNamee Pdf

Mc Namee's detailed and well illustrated new study is about eucharistic symbolism in Early Netherlandish painting. It focuses on the pervading presence of the vested angel in this school of painting and its eucharistic significance. These angels, dressed in every possible variation of the vestements of the subministers of the traditional Solemn High Mass, are represented as serving the Christ in each episode of His life. The history of the vested angel is traced through numerous paintings representing scenes from the life of Christ' from the Annunciation through the Last Judgement. The theological basis of this study is offered in a discussion of Maurice de la Taille's Mysterium Fidei, a theory of Mass that best parallels the concept of Eucharistic symbolism in Early Netherlandish painting. Colour illustrations and over a hundred photographs of the original paintings help the reader to follow this fascinating analysis.

Author : Donald Heinz
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451406955

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Christmas by Donald Heinz Pdf

Christmas: A Festival of Incarnation is a lively, engaging introduction to the history of Christmas: where it comes from, what meanings it holds, and why it is our most treasured celebration. From the origins of Christmas in the sacred texts - of early Christianity to the figure of Santa Claus to the commercial spree of today, Donald Heinz's work is a marvelous pilgrimage through lived religion as it appears in folkways, music, literature, and artùand includes a gallery of images, each capturing the spirit and significance of the nativity story. Provocative and persuasive, this insightful book shows how our "festival of incarnation" invites "wide-angled amazement" at the rich popular and theological meanings that this celebration holds. "Heinz offers a splendid overview on Christmas, blending history, theology, festival culture, and lived religious experiences. Readers will learn from it, perhaps be inspired by it. Recommended reading for both the faithful and those caught up in the spirit of the season but not quite Sure why or how."-Wade Clark Roof J.F Rowny Professor of Religion University of California at Santa Barbara

Author : Suzel Reily
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226709413

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Voices of the Magi by Suzel Reily Pdf

Voices of the Magi explores the popular Catholic musical ensembles of southeastern Brazil known as folias de reis (companies of kings). Composed predominantly of low-income workers, the folias reenact the journey of the Wise Men to Bethlehem and back to the Orient, as they roam from house to house, singing to bless the families they visit in exchange for food and money. These gifts, in turn, are used to prepare a festival on Kings' Day, January 6, to which all who contributed are invited. Focusing on urban folias, Suzel Ana Reily shows how participants use the ritual journeys and musical performances of the folias to create sacred spheres distinct from, yet intimately related to, their everyday world. Reily calls this practice "enchantment" and argues that it allows the folia communities to temporarily make the social ideals of mutual reciprocity and equality embodied in their religious beliefs a reality. The contrast between their ritual experiences and the daily lives of these impoverished workers, in turn, reinforces the religious convictions of these devotees of the music of the Magi.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029001323

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First Light by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lee M. Jefferson,Robin M. Jensen
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506402840

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The Art of Empire by Lee M. Jefferson,Robin M. Jensen Pdf

In recent years, art historians such as Johannes Deckers (Picturing the Bible, 2009) have argued for a significant transition in fourth- and fifth-century images of Jesus following the conversion of Constantine. Broadly speaking, they perceive the image of a peaceful, benevolent shepherd transformed into a powerful, enthroned Jesus, mimicking and mirroring the dominance and authority of the emperor. The powers of church and state are thus conveniently synthesized in such a potent image. This deeply rooted position assumes that ante-pacem images of Jesus were uniformly humble while post-Constantinian images exuded the grandeur of power and glory. The Art of Empire contends that the art and imagery of Late Antiquity merits a more nuanced understanding of the context of the imperial period before and after Constantine. The chapters in this collection each treat an aspect of the relationship between early Christian art and the rituals, practices, or imagery of the Empire, and offer a new and fresh perspective on the development of Christian art in its imperial background.

Author : Richard C. Trexler
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0691011265

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The Journey of the Magi by Richard C. Trexler Pdf

Although "Matthew's Gospel reveals little about the three wealthy visitors said to have presented gifts to the infant Jesus," the author presents the influence of the Magi in Christian society, in the machinations of monarchs and heads of republics, in relations with native Americans, and in the play of present day street children.--Jacket.

Author : Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681491790

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Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis Pdf

To the unstudied eye, Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. Erasmo Leiva here acts as our guide, showing Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short meditation comments on a verse or two, pointing to some facet of the text not immediately apparent. Leiva's work is scholarly but eminently approachable by the non-technical reader. The tone is very much gustate et videte, quoniam suavis est Dominus [taste and see how good the Lord is]-as it is "friend, come up higher!". The goal of the book is to help the reader experience the heat of the divine heart/the light of the divine Word. Leiva points to Matthew's gospel as being deeply ecclesial because it is first Christological. He comments on the Greek text, demonstrating to the reader nuances in the text that defy translation into English without serious revision of the text. Leiva uses linguistic analysis to aid the non-Greek reader with the literal meaning of the text; numerous quotes from the Fathers and the liturgy of the church demonstrate the way the Tradition has lived and read the Word of God. His theological reflection vivifies doctrine by seeking its roots in the words and actions of Jesus.

Author : Carl Gerbrandt
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781452032573

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Sacred Music Drama by Carl Gerbrandt Pdf

“The indelible imprint of sacred music drama throughout history is undeniable . . . and its resurgence in the twentieth and twentieth-first centuries stirs the curiosity.” Carl Gerbrandt, in pursuing these issues, has brought to our fingertips a stimulating historical perspective on sacred music drama as well as an extensively annotated list of repertoire. Years of research have gone into providing information on centuries of sacred music dramas/operas which for the most part have been known to very few. Included in these pages of his Second Edition are over 330 sacred music dramas/operas, each with scholarly and practical information that will be of interest and great value to the opera director, the performer, the scholar, the conductor and the church musician. Gerbrandt's SETTING THE STAGE section is an enlightening overview of sacred music history. The repertoire selected includes works from the Middle Ages to works being written today. Each work is reviewed with regard to the source of libretto, the style and difficulty of its musical content, the date and location of the first performance, the number of acts and scenes, and the performance length of the work. Additionally, each role is listed by name and voicing, and in most cases, the vocal range is indicated. The choral demands, orchestrations and dance requirements are identified. A thorough plot synopsis as well as the location of scores and parts is given. Ten appendices cross-reference textual sources and topical content while assisting in the selection of works for worship services or theatrical performances. Select contact information of publishers and composers in also included. Sacred Music Drama: The Producer’s Guide fills a long standing void by acquainting directors, students, performers and interested readers with the numerous sacred music dramas which are available.

Author : Jelena Bogdanović
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000410860

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Icons of Space by Jelena Bogdanović Pdf

Icons of Space: Advances in Hierotopy brings together important scholars of Byzantine religion, art, and architecture, to honour the work of renowned art historian Alexei Lidov. As well as his numerous publications, Lidov is well known for developing the concept of hierotopy, an innovative approach for studying the creation of sacred spaces. Hierotopy and the related concepts of ‘spatial icons’ and ‘image-paradigms’ emphasize fundamental questions about icons, including what defines them as structures, spaces, and experiences. Chapters in this volume engage with the overarching theme of icons of space by employing, contrasting, and complementing methods of hierotopy with more traditional approaches such as iconography. Examinations of icons have traditionally been positioned within strictly historical, theological, socio-economic, political, and art history domains, but this volume poses epistemological questions about the creation of sacred spaces that are instead inclusive of multi-layered iconic ideas and the lived experiences of the creators and beholders of such spaces. This book contributes to image theory and theories of architecture and sacred space. Simultaneously, it moves beyond colonial studies that predominantly focus on questions of religion and politics as expressions of privileged knowledge and power. This book will appeal to scholars and students of Byzantine history, as well as those interested in hierotopy and art history.

Author : О. Генри
Publisher : Litres
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040854257

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The Gift of the Magi by О. Генри Pdf

Author : Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 927 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780898705584

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Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word, Vol 1 by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis Pdf

To the unstudied eye, Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. Erasmo Leiva here acts as our guide, showing Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short meditation comments on a verse or two, pointing to some facet of the text not immediately apparent. Leiva's work is scholarly but eminently approachable by the non-technical reader. The tone is very muchÊgustate et videte, quoniam suavis est DominusÊ[taste and see how good the Lord is]-as it is "friend, come up higher!". The goal of the book is to help the reader experience the heat of the divine heart/the light of the divine Word. Leiva points to Matthew's gospel as being deeply ecclesial because it is first Christological. He comments on the Greek text, demonstrating to the reader nuances in the text that defy translation into English without serious revision of the text. Leiva uses linguistic analysis to aid the non-Greek reader with the literal meaning of the text; numerous quotes from the Fathers and the liturgy of the church demonstrate the way the Tradition has lived and read the Word of God. His theological reflection vivifies doctrine by seeking its roots in the words and actions of Jesus.

Author : Saint Jerome
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780199672608

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Jerome's Epitaph on Paula by Saint Jerome Pdf

Composed in 404, Jerome's Epitaph on Saint Paula (Epitaphium Sanctae Paulae) is an elaborate eulogy commemorating the life of Paula (347-404), a wealthy Christian widow from Rome who renounced her senatorial status and embraced an ascetic lifestyle and in 386 co-founded with Jerome a monastic complex in Bethlehem.

Author : Catherine Sider Hamilton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781107110519

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The Death of Jesus in Matthew by Catherine Sider Hamilton Pdf

This book explores 'innocent blood' and its traditions as keys to the death of Jesus in Matthew, against background of exile and return.

Author : International Association for Semiotic Studies. Congress
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Semiotics
ISBN : UOM:39015038548676

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Semiotics Around the World by International Association for Semiotic Studies. Congress Pdf