Piles Of Slain Heaps Of Corpses

Author : Jacob Onyumbe Wenyi
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725268319

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Piles of Slain, Heaps of Corpses by Jacob Onyumbe Wenyi Pdf

Piles of Slain, Heaps of Corpses reads the violence in the book of Nahum against the background of the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and tries to show how this violent book can be therapeutic and transformative for wounded communities. Here Jacob Onyumbe views Nahum through four scholarly lenses: poetic analysis, study of Assyrian iconography related to eighth- and seventh-century Judah, ethnographic research among survivors of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and modern studies on the impact of war trauma on communities of survivors. He argues that Nahum uses lyric poetry so as to evoke in seventh-century BCE Judahite audiences the memory of war and destruction at the hands of the Assyrians. The prophet uses poetry to evoke (rather than narrate) in order to bring comfort to his audience by revealing the powerful presence of God in the conditions of traumatic violence. Viewed thus, the book of Nahum cannot be dismissed (as has commonly been the case among both scholars and general readers) as irrelevant or merely vindictive. On the contrary, this book—with its depiction of a vengeful God and repulsive war scenes—is essential, especially for traumatized communities.

Author : Jacob Onyumbe Wenyi
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725268326

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Piles of Slain, Heaps of Corpses by Jacob Onyumbe Wenyi Pdf

Piles of Slain, Heaps of Corpses reads the violence in the book of Nahum against the background of the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and tries to show how this violent book can be therapeutic and transformative for wounded communities. Here Jacob Onyumbe views Nahum through four scholarly lenses: poetic analysis, study of Assyrian iconography related to eighth- and seventh-century Judah, ethnographic research among survivors of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and modern studies on the impact of war trauma on communities of survivors. He argues that Nahum uses lyric poetry so as to evoke in seventh-century BCE Judahite audiences the memory of war and destruction at the hands of the Assyrians. The prophet uses poetry to evoke (rather than narrate) in order to bring comfort to his audience by revealing the powerful presence of God in the conditions of traumatic violence. Viewed thus, the book of Nahum cannot be dismissed (as has commonly been the case among both scholars and general readers) as irrelevant or merely vindictive. On the contrary, this book--with its depiction of a vengeful God and repulsive war scenes--is essential, especially for traumatized communities.

Author : Daniel C. Timmer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781108656528

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The Theology of the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah by Daniel C. Timmer Pdf

The books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah address problems in and around ancient Judah in ways that are as incisive and critical as they are optimistic and constructive. Daniel C. Timmer's The Theology of the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah situates these books in their social and political contexts, examining the unique theology of each as it engages thorny problems in Judah and beyond. In dialogue with recent scholarship, this study focuses on these books' analysis and evaluation of the world as it is, focusing on both human beings and their actions, and God's commitment to purify, restore, and perfect the world. Timmer also surveys these books' later theological use and cultural reception. His study brings their theology into dialogue with concerns as varied as ecology, nationalism, and widespread injustice. It highlights the enduring significance of divine justice and grace for solid hope and effective service in our world.

Author : Craig G. Bartholomew,Heath A. Thomas
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514001691

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The Minor Prophets by Craig G. Bartholomew,Heath A. Thomas Pdf

The good news from the Minor Prophets is that, even in dire times, God speaks. While the Minor Prophets are among the most succinct books of the Old Testament, their theological richness has much to offer us today. And not only did they have something to say to their original audience, but God continues to speak through their words in ways that are of utmost importance for the continued flourishing of God's people. In this unique introduction to the Minor Prophets, biblical scholars Craig Bartholomew and Heath Thomas survey the twelve books and explore the theological themes of each. Filled with helpful exegetical insights, this book is an invaluable guide for students, pastors, and scholars looking for a cohesive exploration of these often-overlooked books of the Hebrew Bible. More than a survey of the text, each chapter offers theological insights that help frame the message of the Minor Prophets for preaching and living in our world today. This introduction contextualizes the Minor Prophets within a larger biblical-theological framework, illuminating these twelve books as masterful works of literature that address the realities of human life with unblinking honesty and uncompromising hope.

Author : M. Daniel Carroll R.
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493436521

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The Lord Roars (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic) by M. Daniel Carroll R. Pdf

The world cries out for a prophetic word to the chaos, unrest, and destructiveness of our times. Can the biblical prophets speak into our world today? Old Testament ethicist M. Daniel Carroll R. shows that learning from the prophets can make us better prepared for Christian witness. In this guide to the ethical material of Old Testament prophetic literature, Carroll highlights key ethical concerns of the three prophets most associated with social critique--Amos, Isaiah, and Micah--showing their relevance for those who wish to speak with a prophetic voice today. The book focuses on the pride that generates injustice and the religious life that legitimates an unacceptable status quo--both of which bring judgment--as well as the ethical importance of the visions of restoration after divine judgment. Each of these components in the biblical text makes its own particular call to readers to respond in an appropriate manner. The book also links biblical teaching with prophetic voices of the modern era.

Author : Matthew J. Lynch
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514004302

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Flood and Fury by Matthew J. Lynch Pdf

What do we do with a God who sanctions violence? Old Testament violence proves one of the most troubling topics in the Bible. Too often, the explanations for the brutality in Scripture fail to adequately illustrate why God would sanction such horrors on humanity. These unanswered questions leave readers frustrated and confused, leading some to even walk away from their faith. In Flood and Fury, Old Testament scholar Matthew Lynch approaches two of the most violent passages in the Old Testament – the Flood and the Canaanite conquest – and offers a way forward that doesn't require softening or ignoring the most troubling aspects of these stories. While acknowledging the persistent challenge of violence in Scripture, Flood and Fury contends that reading with the grain of the text yields surprising insights into the goodness and the mercy of God. Through his exploration of themes related to violence including misogyny, racism, and nationalism, Lynch shows that these violent stories illuminate significant theological insights that we might miss with a surface reading. Flood and Fury challenges us to let go of the need to rescue the Old Testament from itself and listen afresh to its own critiques on violence.

Author : Joseph Snowe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1839
Category : Folklore
ISBN : NYPL:33433066652656

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The Rhine, Legends, Traditions, History, from Cologne to Mainz by Joseph Snowe Pdf

Author : Michael Livingston
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472855176

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Agincourt by Michael Livingston Pdf

Agincourt is one of the most famous battles in English history, a defining part of the national myth. This groundbreaking study by Mike Livingston, author of Never Greater Slaughter, presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory. 'It's quite a feat to write an account of England's most famous battle that makes the reader feel like they're experiencing history that is fresh, new and exhilarating.' Dan Snow King Henry V's victory over the French armies at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 is unquestionably one of the most famous battles in history. From Shakespeare's 'band of brothers' speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. The English invasion of France in 1415 saw them take the French port of Harfleur after a long siege, following which Henry was left with a sick and weakened army, which he chose to march across Normandy to the port of Calais against the wishes of his senior commanders. The French had assembled a superior force and shadowed the English Army before finally blocking its route. The battle that followed was an overwhelming victory for the English, with the French suffering horrific casualties. Agincourt opened the door for Henry V's further conquests in France. Agincourt provides a new look at this famous battle. Mike Livingston goes back to the original sources, including the French battle plan that still survives today, to give a new interpretation, one that challenges the traditional site of the battlefield itself. It is a thrilling new history that not only rewrites the battle as we know it, but also provides fresh insights into the men who fought and died there.

Author : Alexander Massmann
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07
Category : Death
ISBN : 9783643910332

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Deathless Hopes by Alexander Massmann Pdf

Questions of eternal life and a revolution of the human condition have been a continuing theme in many religions, notably in the Abrahamic faiths. In one way or another, "deathless hopes" continue to play a prominent role in today's public discourses. To understand the current significance of the issue, a thorough grasp of historical dynamics is required. This volume gives a representative overview of prominent traditions in the Hebrew Bible, Jewish Studies, contemporary ethics, theology, and anthropology, but also evaluates common questions afresh, suggesting new perspectives.

Author : Donald W. Abel, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476651101

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Boy General of the 11th Alabama by Donald W. Abel, Jr. Pdf

In the spring of 1861, John Caldwell Calhoun Sanders, a 21-year-old cadet at the University of Alabama, helped organize a company of the 11th Alabama Volunteer Infantry. Hailing primarily from Greene County, the 109 men of Company C, "The Confederate Guards," signed on for the duration of the war and made Sanders their first captain. They would fight in every major battle in the Eastern Theater, under Robert E. Lee. Leading from the front, Sanders was wounded four times during the war yet rose rapidly through the ranks, becoming one of the South's "boy generals" at 24. By Appomattox, Sanders was dead and the remaining 20 men of Company C surrendered with what was left of the once formidable Army of Northern Virginia. This is their story.

Author : J. T. Headley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : Marshals
ISBN : PRNC:32101030931594

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Napoleon and His Marshals by J. T. Headley Pdf

Author : Joel Tyler Headley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Marshals
ISBN : UOM:39015066662571

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Napoleon and His Marshals by Joel Tyler Headley Pdf

Author : J. T. Headley
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781596058262

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Napoleon and His Marshals by J. T. Headley Pdf

The mighty genius of Napoleon has so overshadowed all those beneath him that they have not received their due praise, nor their proper place in history.... But with weak men Napoleon never could have unsettled Europe, and founded and maintained his Empire. The Marshals who led his armies, and governed his conquered provinces, were men of native strength and genius; and as they stand grouped around their mighty chief, they form a circle of military leaders, the like of whom the world has never at one time beheld. -from the Preface Within the reign of Napoleon still in the living memory of some, American author J. T. Headley took on the daunting task of rehabilitating the names and deeds of the emperor's righthand men, virtuoso military strategists and men of dauntless action eclipsed only by the brilliance of their leader. Gathered from essays that appeared in magazines in 1846, this striking two-volume work-notable in itself for being the first books published by the now legendary Scribner and Co.-offers an extraordinary and unparalleled look at Napoleon's most trusted generals. After a brief defense of Napoleon against British historians and an analysis of the emperor's character, Volume I introduces us to: . Marshal Berthier, Duke of Neufchatel, Prince of Wagram, whom Headley calls Napoleon's Boswell . Marshal Lannes, Duke of Montebello, a man of humble birth whose "reckless daring and unconquerable resolution" caught Napoleon's eye . Marshal Macdonald, Duke of Tarentum, as bold and steely as Bonaparte himself . as well as Augereau, Davoust, St. Cyr, Moncey, Mortier, and Soult. OF INTEREST TO: military historians, readers of biographies, students of the Napoleonic Wars American writer and journalist JOEL TYLER HEADLEY (1813-1897) was an editor at the New York Tribune and wrote extensively on historical matters. Among his many books are Washington and his Generals (1847), Life of Cromwell (1848), and the bestselling Life of Washington (1857).

Author : L. J. Andrew Villalon,Donald J. Kagay
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004168213

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The Hundred Years War (part II) by L. J. Andrew Villalon,Donald J. Kagay Pdf

In thirteen articles, this volume affirms that the Hundred Years War was a struggle that spilled out of its heartlands of England and France into many European regions. These a oedifferent vistasa of scholarship greatly amply the study of the conflict.

Author : Andrew Villalon,Donald Kagay
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9789047442837

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The Hundred Years War (Part II) by Andrew Villalon,Donald Kagay Pdf

In thirteen articles, this volume affirms that the Hundred Years War was a struggle that spilled out of its heartlands of England and France into many European regions. These “different vistas” of scholarship greatly amply the study of the conflict.