Searching The Heavens And The Earth

Author : Agustin UDIAS
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401703499

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Jesuits established a large number of astronomical, geophysical and meteorological observatories during the 17th and 18th centuries and again during the 19th and 20th centuries throughout the world. The history of these observatories has never been published in a complete form. Many early European astronomical observatories were established in Jesuit colleges. During the 17th and 18th centuries Jesuits were the first western scientists to enter into contact with China and India. It was through them that western astronomy was first introduced in these countries. They made early astronomical observations in India and China and they directed for 150 years the Imperial Observatory of Beijing. In the 19th and 20th centuries a new set of observatories were established. Besides astronomy these now included meteorology and geophysics. Jesuits established some of the earliest observatories in Africa, South America and the Far East. Jesuit observatories constitute an often forgotten chapter of the history of these sciences.

Author : Agustín Udías
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1014642011

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Author : Michael Shermer
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781627798563

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Heavens on Earth by Michael Shermer Pdf

A scientific exploration into humanity’s obsession with the afterlife and quest for immortality from the bestselling author and skeptic Michael Shermer In his most ambitious work yet, Shermer sets out to discover what drives humans’ belief in life after death, focusing on recent scientific attempts to achieve immortality along with utopian attempts to create heaven on earth. For millennia, religions have concocted numerous manifestations of heaven and the afterlife, and though no one has ever returned from such a place to report what it is really like—or that it even exists—today science and technology are being used to try to make it happen in our lifetime. From radical life extension to cryonic suspension to mind uploading, Shermer considers how realistic these attempts are from a proper skeptical perspective. Heavens on Earth concludes with an uplifting paean to purpose and progress and how we can live well in the here-and-now, whether or not there is a hereafter.

Author : Agustin Udias
Publisher : Springer
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401703507

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Searching the Heavens and the Earth by Agustin Udias Pdf

Jesuits established a large number of astronomical, geophysical and meteorological observatories during the 17th and 18th centuries and again during the 19th and 20th centuries throughout the world. The history of these observatories has never been published in a complete form. Many early European astronomical observatories were established in Jesuit colleges. During the 17th and 18th centuries Jesuits were the first western scientists to enter into contact with China and India. It was through them that western astronomy was first introduced in these countries. They made early astronomical observations in India and China and they directed for 150 years the Imperial Observatory of Beijing. In the 19th and 20th centuries a new set of observatories were established. Besides astronomy these now included meteorology and geophysics. Jesuits established some of the earliest observatories in Africa, South America and the Far East. Jesuit observatories constitute an often forgotten chapter of the history of these sciences.

Author : David Jeremiah
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781591450665

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Searching for Heaven on Earth by David Jeremiah Pdf

The beautifully designed color interior and padded hardcover make this an attractive impulse item. A companion journal is available to help readers apply the important, revolutionary message of "The One Thing" to their daily lives.

Author : Christal Whelan
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824818245

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The Beginning of Heaven and Earth by Christal Whelan Pdf

In 1865 a French priest was visited by a small group of Japanese at his newly built church in Nagasaki. They were descendants of Japan's first Christians, the survivors of brutal religious persecution under the Tokugawa government. The Kakure Kirishitan, or "hidden Christians," had practiced their religion in secret for several hundred years. Sometime after their visit the priest received a copy of the Kakure bible, the Tenchi Hajimari no Koto, "Beginning of Heaven and Earth," an intriguing amalgam of Bible stories, Japanese fables, and Roman Catholic doctrine. Whelan offers a complete translation of this unique work accompanied by an illuminating commentary that provides the first theory of origin and evolution of the Tenchi. Today, the few Kakure Kirishitan communities still in existence view the Tenchi as strange and flawed, expressing a distorted form of Christianity. It is, however, the only text produced by the Kakure Kirishitan that depicts their highly syncretistic tradition and provides a colorful window through which to examine the dynamics of religious acculturation.

Author : Rachel Storm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : New Age movement
ISBN : 1855382555

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In Search of Heaven on Earth by Rachel Storm Pdf

Author : David Aubin,Charlotte Bigg,H. Otto Sibum
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780822392507

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The Heavens on Earth by David Aubin,Charlotte Bigg,H. Otto Sibum Pdf

The Heavens on Earth explores the place of the observatory in nineteenth-century science and culture. Astronomy was a core pursuit for observatories, but usually not the only one. It belonged to a larger group of “observatory sciences” that also included geodesy, meteorology, geomagnetism, and even parts of physics and statistics. These pursuits coexisted in the nineteenth-century observatory; this collection surveys them as a coherent whole. Broadening the focus beyond the solitary astronomer at his telescope, it illuminates the observatory’s importance to technological, military, political, and colonial undertakings, as well as in advancing and popularizing the mathematical, physical, and cosmological sciences. The contributors examine “observatory techniques” developed and used not only in connection with observatories but also by instrument makers in their workshops, navy officers on ships, civil engineers in the field, and many others. These techniques included the calibration and coordination of precision instruments for making observations and taking measurements; methods of data acquisition and tabulation; and the production of maps, drawings, and photographs, as well as numerical, textual, and visual representations of the heavens and the earth. They also encompassed the social management of personnel within observatories, the coordination of international scientific collaborations, and interactions with dignitaries and the public. The state observatory occupied a particularly privileged place in the life of the city. With their imposing architecture and ancient traditions, state observatories served representative purposes for their patrons, whether as symbols of a monarch’s enlightened power, a nation’s industrial and scientific excellence, or republican progressive values. Focusing on observatory techniques in settings from Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome to Australia, Russia, Thailand, and the United States, The Heavens on Earth is a major contribution to the history of science. Contributors: David Aubin, Charlotte Bigg, Guy Boistel, Theresa Levitt, Massimo Mazzotti, Ole Molvig, Simon Schaffer, Martina Schiavon , H. Otto Sibum, Richard Staley, John Tresch, Simon Werrett, Sven Widmalm

Author : Russell L. Meek
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496472199

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Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning in an Upside-Down World by Russell L. Meek Pdf

This unique book combines memoir, exegesis, and theological reflection to demonstrate the ongoing significance of the book of Ecclesiastes to the Christian life in the twenty-first century. Through exegesis of Old Testament passages and theological reflections on Ecclesiastes, the author deals with issues of abuse, trauma, and forgiveness. For thousands of years, God's grace and glory have been shining in the stories and poems of broken people: the Psalms give voice to our darkest moments of pain and anger, showing us that God welcomes our rawest emotions; Ecclesiastes and Job help us confront suffering and injustice in life; and the failures of Noah, Jacob, and David help keep us tethered to the God of the Bible. These stories and poems still speak to the brokenness of humans today, beckoning us into the arms of the God who made us and loves us even though we too are riddled with sin, hurt, and a longing to be loved. By working through the book of Ecclesiastes, we can let the Teacher's words seep into our hearts and shape our understanding of who God is and how he helps us navigate this upside-down world. This short and engaging book enables us to see how one part of the Old Testament—Ecclesiastes—can help us navigate a world in which things do not always turn out as they should.

Author : Thomas Milner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : BL:A0018262500

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The Heavens and the Earth: Or, Familiar Illustrations of Astronomy by Thomas Milner Pdf

Author : Otto A. De La Camp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Cosmology
ISBN : UIUC:30112045129746

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A Spiritual Tour of the World in Search of the Line of Life's Evolution by Otto A. De La Camp Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : GIL Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0962603503

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Bible Word Search by Anonim Pdf

* Unique approach to presenting God's Word* Bible Scriptures and Word Search Puzzles* Puzzles made from key words in Scriptures* Excellent gift for puzzle enthusiasts* Great witnessing tool* Effective lessons for Sunday School youth classes* Reference tool for finding scripture

Author : Richard Anciso
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781477254448

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The Soul Among the Cosmos, the Heavens, and Earth by Richard Anciso Pdf

The book deals with the soul of one man out of the approximately seven billion souls on the earth. The struggles and thoughts that course through his mind as he goes about living and worshipping God trying to help other souls that might be having a hard time and let them know that they are not alone. And to remind ourselves that there is family, humor, thoughts of God and the world around everyone of us because everyone has a story to tell or a poem to be written. And if we happen to come across those stories or poems and take them into our souls we might be better persons because of it.

Author : Henry Rider Haggard
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 8630 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788075834225

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40+ Adventure Novels & Lost World Mysteries in One Premium Edition: King Solomon's Mines, The Wizard, The Treasure of the Lake, Ayesha, Child of Storm, She, Heart of the World, The Yellow God… by Henry Rider Haggard Pdf

This carefully edited collection of adventure novels has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English writer of adventure novels and dark fantasy stories set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. Table of Contents: Dawn The Witch's Head King Solomon's Mines She: A History of Adventure Allan Quatermain Jess Maiwa's Revenge Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Cleopatra Eric Brighteyes Nada the Lily Montezuma's Daughter Heart of the World The Wizard Swallow Ayesha Benita: An African Romance The Yellow God The Lady of Blossholme Morning Star Queen Sheba's Ring Marie Child of Storm The Wanderer's Necklace The Holy Flower The Ivory Child Finished Moon of Israel When the World Shook Ancient Allan The Treasure of the Lake Allan and the Ice-gods Elissa Allan's Wife Hunter Quatermain's Story A Tale of Three Lions Long Odds Black Heart and White Heart: A Zulu Idyll Magepa the Buck Smith and the Pharaohs The Blue Curtains Little Flower Only a Dream Barbara Who Came Back

Author : Sandy Meadows,Stan Wenck
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781457567131

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Love or Die: Finding Oneness in a Me-First World by Sandy Meadows,Stan Wenck Pdf

Love or Die delivers a critical look at two false beliefs that contribute to so much of the suffering and violence in the world today: the beliefs that 1) we are separate, and 2) we are incomplete. Once the reader understands that every action he takes affects the Whole—since we are all connected as part of that Whole—he will realize that extinction awaits us if we continue to be self-indulgent at the expense of others or the environment. To destroy any part of nature is to destroy a part of ourselves! We must awaken from our self-destructive ego consciousness, move into higher levels of awareness, and begin functioning with cooperation rather than competition. Failing this, our quality of life will rapidly deteriorate, and humans will go the way of the dinosaurs. We must learn how to love, or we will perish.