Pandemics Plagues And Natural Disasters

Author : Erwin W. Lutzer
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802499691

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Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters by Erwin W. Lutzer Pdf

Where is God When We Suffer? God’s silence in the midst of human suffering is a great mystery of our existence. Faced with mass suffering, such as pandemics, plagues, and natural disasters, we may wonder whether God actually cares about us or whether He just says that He does. Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters: What is God Saying to Us? helps explain the role of God in suffering. Dr. Erwin Lutzer examines how God uses tragedies throughout the Bible to speak to His people, and that, ultimately, God always has our well-being in mind even when He doesn’t relieve our immediate pain. Perhaps most importantly, find lasting joy and relief by learning how times of such widespread trouble reveal God’s ultimate plans for our salvation from all temporary and eternal suffering.

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287193353

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Pandemics and natural disasters as reflected in history teaching by Council of Europe Pdf

Covid-19, disastrous series of earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria... How well prepared are young people to understand such catastrophic events and their impact upon societies? Since the beginning of recorded human history, pandemics and natural disasters have highly impacted the historical narratives of mankind. Each time, they remind humans how fragile they are and how limited their knowledge is. Despite their impact, these events are given little attention in history education. The first thematic report of the Observatory on History Teaching in Europe (OHTE) analyses how pandemics and natural disasters are taught across different levels of education. It gives a detailed overview of the teaching of the two topics in OHTE’s 16 member states, along with a cross country analysis – combining information provided by educational authorities and by history teachers themselves. The report refers to important areas of concern such as the inclusion of pandemics and natural disasters in history curricula, teachers’ pedagogical decisions about their teaching, multiperspectival approaches but also the use of scapegoating during these times of crises. The observatory’s mission is to provide a clear picture of the state of history teaching in Europe. Within the countries that are party to the observatory, this is done through OHTE reports on the state of history teaching and thematic reports, which explore particular areas of interest and how they are handled in history lessons. The observatory’s vision is embodied by its motto: “Teaching history, grounding democracy”. In practice, this means that it promotes quality history education in order to improve the understanding of democratic culture among young people. The Observatory on History Teaching in Europe is a Council of Europe enlarged partial agreement.

Author : Pete Moore
Publisher : Viking
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Communicable diseases
ISBN : 0670070807

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The Essential Handbook of Epidemics, Viruses and Plagues by Pete Moore Pdf

The three greatest killers in human historyhave not been war, famine, or natural disaster. They have been influenza, Black Death and AIDS. In the face of anxiety about an avian flu outbreak, The Essential Handbook of Epidemics, Viruses and Plagues puts it all in context. A concise and compelling insight into 50 of the most virulent and vicious plagues, pandemics and infectious diseases known to medical science, this is your guide book to diseases of the past and present with some warnings about the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Communicable diseases
ISBN : 071669817X

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Pandemics by Anonim Pdf

"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Randrick Chance
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798673956526

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Pandemic Survival Secrets by Randrick Chance Pdf

How Prepared Are You For These Impending Crises? NATURAL DISASTERS. CORONAVIRUS. TERRORISM. FAMINES. FOOD SHORTAGES. FLOODS. FINANCIAL RECESSION. DEPRESSION. REPOSSESSION. SUNDAY LAWS. ANARCHY. NEW WORLD ORDER. MARTIAL LAW. etc. If you want to protect yourself and your family from what's coming, then pay very close attention to these Pandemic Survival Secrets ... The exact blueprint that shows you how to plan and prepare for pandemics, pestilence, plagues, and perils! Many people of faith sometimes suffer unnecessarily because they think that praying for God to see them through a crisis is all that it takes ... But nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, some people clearly ignore His help and revelation on this matter. The wise King Solomon said, "The prudent sees danger [perils] and take refuge [plan, prepare], but the simple keep going and pay the penalty" [suffer the consequences] (Proverbs 22:3; 27:12). So if you truly want to be prepared for times of trouble, then this is exactly what you're looking for. You won't need to be galloping for hours on end like those who have no divine wisdom, trying to escape the inevitable... And avoid the frantic rush and long lines at the stores trying to stockpile at the last minute. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to get ready. Or worse, you'll miss key opportunities to do what was convenient in times of relative ease and safety. With whatever time you still have, be prepared by starting to read the Pandemic Survival Secrets now!

Author : Robin Koontz
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781631377150

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The Science of a Pandemic by Robin Koontz Pdf

This book discusses the science behind pandemics and their effects. The chapters examine the deadliest pandemics in history, explain how these diseases spread so quickly, and show how scientists are working to prevent and contain future disease outbreaks. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Author : Mark Hitchcock
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785240037

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Corona Crisis by Mark Hitchcock Pdf

In Corona Crisis, professor Mark Hitchcock shares how the current coronavirus outbreak is related to the vivid, end-time biblical prophecies about plagues, pestilences, and pandemics. With all the fear and chaos that is spreading through our nation and the world, what does it mean? Is the pandemic a sign of the end times? Professor and Bible teacher Mark Hitchcock explains that the coronavirus is not the fulfillment of the events that will occur during the tribulation period, but a foreshadowing of what lies ahead. Corona Crisis puts the current situation in perspective in relation to previous plagues humans have already survived, like the Spanish flu, while giving an overview of the major signs of the end times. Discussing how the rise of globalism contributes to the spread of plagues, Hitchcock explains how in our global environment, events can happen suddenly that send shock waves around the world. Corona Crisis provides scripturally based answers to questions like: Are current events part of a larger drama scripted long ago? Does the Bible predict the rise of pestilence and plagues in the end times? Is the coronavirus prophesied in the Bible, and is it the judgment of God? How bad will it get, and where is the current crisis headed? Are we living in the end times? For anyone looking for answers in this uncertain time, this book will reinforce God's promises in your life. Find encouragement and comfort through this biblical explanation of the frightening current events unfolding today.

Author : Carol Ballard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Communicable diseases
ISBN : 0716698110

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Pandemics by Carol Ballard Pdf

"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Author : David Eagleman
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781838853617

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The Safety Net by David Eagleman Pdf

The advent of the internet has been one of the most significant technological developments in history. In this thought-provoking and ground-breaking work David Eagleman, author of international bestseller Sum, presents six ways in which the net saves us from major existential threats: pandemics, poor information flow, natural disasters, political corruption, resource depletion and economic meltdown.

Author : Kris Hirschmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1560069767

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Plagues by Kris Hirschmann Pdf

Defines and discusses certain calamitous events around the world, from past to modern times, that have resulted in death, famine, or economic destruction.

Author : Michael Shally-Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Communicable diseases
ISBN : 1642657336

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Pandemics, Plagues & Public Health by Michael Shally-Jensen Pdf

"Plagues and pandemics are a part of global history, from the biblical 'plague of locusts' to today's COVID-19 pandemic. Dealing with unchecked diseases and disasters has given rise to great human suffering and loss of life, but it has also played a significant role in shaping our societies. Advances in public health, medicine, scientific research, and even the arts have often been inspired by or required of those who have survived. This two-volume set includes content on the Black Death, smallpox, the plague, malaria, typhoid, polio, SARS, AIDS, COVID-19, and others. Documents included in Defining Documents in World History: Pandemics, Plagues & Public Health comprise political speeches, newspaper articles, medical advances, legislation, arranged chronologically."--

Author : Peter Furtado
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500776476

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Plague, Pestilence and Pandemic: Voices from History by Peter Furtado Pdf

An eye-opening anthology from the bestselling editor of Histories of Nations, exploring how people around the globe have suffered and survived during plague and pandemic, from the ancient world to the present. Plague, pestilence, and pandemics have been a part of the human story from the beginning and have been reflected in art and writing at every turn. Humankind has always struggled with illness; and the experiences of different cities and countries have been compared and connected for thousands of years. Many great authors have published their eyewitness accounts and survivor stories of the great contagions of the past. When the great Muslim traveler Ibn Battuta visited Damascus in 1348 during the great plague, which went on to kill half of the population, he wrote about everything he saw. He reported, "God lightened their affliction; for the number of deaths in a single day at Damascus did not attain 2,000, while in Cairo it reached the figure of 24,000 a day." From the plagues of ancient Egypt recorded in Genesis to those like the Black Death that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages, and from the Spanish flu of 1918 to the Covid-19 pandemic in our own century, this anthology contains fascinating accounts. Editor Peter Furtado places the human experience at the center of these stories, understanding that the way people have responded to disease crises over the centuries holds up a mirror to our own actions and experiences. Plague, Pestilence and Pandemic includes writing from around the world and highlights the shared emotional responses to pandemics: from rage, despair, dark humor, and heartbreak, to finally, hope that it may all be over. By connecting these moments in history, this book places our own reactions to the Covid-19 pandemic within the longer human story.

Author : Carol Ballard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0716698013

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Pandemics by Carol Ballard Pdf

Author : Rodney Castleden
Publisher : Chartwell
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000123149225

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Natural Disasters That Changed the World by Rodney Castleden Pdf

Over 100 natural disasters are described in this book, including some first-hand accounts of eyewitnesses and survivors: their causes, their impact on people and landscape, their significance for our developing understanding of the world around us.

Author : Yaron Ayalon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107072978

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Natural Disasters in the Ottoman Empire by Yaron Ayalon Pdf

Yaron Ayalon explores the Ottoman Empire's history of natural disasters and its responses on a state, communal, and individual level.