The Captivity Of Innocence

Author : André LaCocque
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725245419

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The Captivity of Innocence by André LaCocque Pdf

In this study-the third panel of a trilogy on J's tales about evil and innocence in the primeval era-the author turns to Genesis 11:1-9, another parable, this time on the so-called "Tower of Babel." The Captivity of Innocence analyzes a systemic robotization of society as a way of keeping innocence behind bars, contending that innocence never fails to offend, never fails to stir envy and hate. Here, evil is not wrought by an individual like Cain or Lamech, but by "all the earth," so that the summit of evil is now reached before Abraham's breakthrough in Genesis' following chapter. The present analysis uses a variety of techniques to interpret the biblical text, including historical-critical, literary, sociopolitical, psychoanalytic, and deconstructive approaches. The inescapable conclusion is that "Babel" is the "Kafkaesque" image of our world and is a powerful paradigm of our hubristic contrivances and constructions-"Des Tours de Babel," says Derrida-in order to deny our finiteness. Then innocence is trampled upon, but it is not overcome: Babel/Babylon's fate is to crumble down, and to bring up from her ashes the Knight of Faith.

Author : Lacresha Nicole Hayes,Lensey C. Hayes
Publisher : Living Waters Publishing Co
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0979815401

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The Rape of Innocence by Lacresha Nicole Hayes,Lensey C. Hayes Pdf

A renowned minister and business owner deals with issues of rape, molestation, disillusionment, domestic violence, and abandonment, showing that even the worst situations can be turned to good by taking authority over the victim mentality and trusting God to use all things for good.

Author : Fern Michaels
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1989-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 034501085X

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Captive Innocence by Fern Michaels Pdf

They vowed to remain the bitterest of enemies, even as their love ignited in a frenzy of desire and surrender....Only Fern Michaels could tell this rapturous tale of love among the lush plantations of exotic Brazil....

Author : John Moore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351910064

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Pope Innocent III and his World by John Moore Pdf

The year 1998 was the 800th anniversary of the election of Lotario dei Conti di Segni as Pope. At 37, he was one of the youngest men ever to hold that office, and he was to become one of the most important popes in the entire history of Christianity. Together with Gregory VII, he was one of the two most important popes of the Middle Ages. In his efforts to promote Christianity and defend it from its enemies, Innocent played a role in the history of almost every part of Europe and its environs. He initiated both the ill-fated Fourth Crusade, that ended up sacking the Greek Christian city of Constantinople, and the Albigensian Crusade, that devastated major parts of Southern France and led to its submission to the French crown. He promoted the crusades that accomplished the conquest and conversion of the pagans of the south Baltic coast. These papers are taken from the interdisciplinary conference, Pope Innocent III and his World, held in May 1997 at the Hofstra University Cultural Center, New York.

Author : Abi Doukhan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317174400

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Biblical Portraits of Exile by Abi Doukhan Pdf

Exile constitutes one of the most central experiences in the Bible, notably in the book of Genesis. The question has rarely been asked however as to why exile plays such an important role in the lives of Biblical characters. Biblical Portraits of Exile proposes a philosophical reading largely inspired by the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas of the experience of exile in the book of Genesis. Focusing on the 8 central figures of exile Adam, Eve, Cain, the sons of Shem, Abraham, Rebekah, Jacob and the sons of Levy the book draws out the ethical and redemptive implications of exile and thereby paves the way for a renewed description of the human subject, one that situates ethics at its very core.

Author : Theodore Dreiser
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Alroy The Prince of the Captivity by Theodore Dreiser Pdf

Delve into the world of royal intrigues and captivating power struggles as Alroy, the prince in captivity, navigates the treacherous path to reclaim his rightful place. Alroy: The Prince of The Captivity by Theodore Dreiser: Immerse yourself in the historical tapestry woven by the esteemed author Theodore Dreiser in Alroy: The Prince of The Captivity. This gripping novel takes you on a journey through medieval times, where the fate of a young prince unfolds amidst political intrigue, personal challenges, and the pursuit of identity. Why This Book? Alroy invites readers to step into a vividly rendered historical landscape, exploring the struggles of a young prince navigating the complexities of captivity and self-discovery. Theodore Dreiser's narrative prowess and historical insight create a compelling story that resonates with themes of power, ambition, and the human spirit. Theodore Dreiser, a literary luminary, showcases his mastery in Alroy: The Prince of The Captivity. Delve into a world of political machinations and personal quests as Dreiser weaves a tale that transcends time, inviting readers to ponder the enduring themes of identity and resilience.

Author : Lori Gruen
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199977994

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The Ethics of Captivity by Lori Gruen Pdf

In the United States roughly 2 million people are incarcerated; billions of animals are held captive (and then killed) in the food industry every year; hundreds of thousands of animals are kept in laboratories; thousands are in zoos and aquaria; millions of "pets" are captive in our homes. Surprisingly, despite the rich ethical questions it raises, very little philosophical attention has been paid to questions raised by captivity. Though conditions of captivity vary widely for humans and for other animals, there are common ethical themes that imprisonment raises, including the value of liberty, the nature of autonomy, the meaning of dignity, and the impact of routine confinement on physical and psychological well-being. This volume brings together scholars, scientists, and sanctuary workers to address in fifteen new essays the ethical issues captivity raises. Section One contains chapters written by those with expert knowledge about particular conditions of captivity and includes discussion of how captivity is experienced by dogs, whales and dolphins, elephants, chimpanzees, rabbits, formerly farmed animals, and human prisoners. Section Two contains chapters by philosophers and social theorists that reflect on the social, political, and ethical issues raised by captivity, including discussions about confinement, domestication, captive breeding for conservation, the work of moral repair, dignity and an ethics of sight, and the role that coercion plays.

Author : Yvonne Friedman
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9004117067

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Encounter Between Enemies by Yvonne Friedman Pdf

This fascinating study deals with one of the first points of direct and personal contact between Europeans and Muslims during the Crusades: the ransoming of captives. It traces the changes in European mentality and the laws of warfare.

Author : Michelle Burnham
Publisher : Dartmouth College Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2000-10-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781611681154

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Captivity & Sentiment by Michelle Burnham Pdf

In a radically new interpretation and synthesis of highly popular 18th- and 19th-century genres, Michelle Burnham examines the literature of captivity, and, using Homi Bhabha's concept of interstitiality as a base, provides a valuable redescription of the ambivalent origins of the US national narrative. Stories of colonial captives, sentimental heroines, or fugitive slaves embody a "binary division between captive and captor that is based on cultural, national, or racial difference," but they also transcend these pre-existing antagonistic dichotomies by creating a new social space, and herein lies their emotional power. Beginning from a simple question on why captivity, particularly that of women, so often inspires a sentimental response, Burnham examines how these narratives elicit both sympathy and pleasure. The texts carry such great emotional impact precisely because they "traverse those very cultural, national, and racial boundaries that they seem so indelibly to inscribe. Captivity literature, like its heroines, constantly negotiates zones of contact," and crossing those borders reveals new cultural paradigms to the captive and, ultimately, the reader.

Author : Termica Harris
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781546245117

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Age of Innocence by Termica Harris Pdf

As the star character, Weeping Lilly, struggles to overcome a tragic childhood memory, she sits awaiting her fate within the chambers of captivity. While her enemies vow to take the breath of her very existence, the truth somehow prevails. Age of Innocence is a most compelling novel that reflects the history of pain and suffering due to apparent ethnical and interracial backgrounds. The color of ones skin is profoundly disgraced through the cruel deeds of others who had no compassion nor understanding. As the sky cleared and the prophecy of life settled upon the souls of its victims, the Age of Innocence awoke what one thought was dead.

Author : Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664599568

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Alroy: The Prince of the Captivity by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli Pdf

'The Wondrous Tale of Alroy' by Benjamin Disraeli is a historical novel set in 12th-century Middle East, depicting the life of David Alroy, who becomes the Prince of Captivity on his eighteenth birthday. Fleeing after killing a governor who assaulted his sister, Alroy meets the mystic Jabaster, who reveals that he is destined to restore the Jews to their former greatness by finding Solomon's scepter. Alroy is kidnapped but saved when his captors learn he is a Jew, then rescued from the desert by a Kurd. This novel is significant for being Disraeli's only work with a distinctive Hebrew subject, and for portraying his "ideal ambition".

Author : Thomas Greenwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MSU:31293500276666

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Cathedra Petri: Book XIV. From the death of Innocent III to the dawn of the reformation by Thomas Greenwood Pdf

Author : Czesław Miłosz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Communism
ISBN : OCLC:3857318

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The Captive Mind by Czesław Miłosz Pdf

Author : Joseph Hart Clinch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : Jews
ISBN : HARVARD:HX5PMU

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The Captivity in Babylon, and Other Poems by Joseph Hart Clinch Pdf

Author : Andre LaCocque
Publisher : Cascade Books
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1608995712

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The Yahwist and Primeval Innocence Collection, Three Volumes by Andre LaCocque Pdf