The Sword And The Spirit

Author : Zack White
Publisher : Reason to Revolution
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 191405931X

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The Sword and the Spirit by Zack White Pdf

More than two hundred years on, the Napoleonic Wars still fascinates, with fresh perspectives and new information continuing to develop our understanding of the era. Drawing on cutting-edge research presented at the British Commission for Military History's inaugural 'War and Peace in the Age of Napoleon' Conference, this volume presents a rich array of papers from both established and emerging experts of the period. Featuring the work of Edward Coss, Andrew Bamford, Jacqueline Reiter, Alistair Nichols, Vanya Bellinger, Gavin Daly, Silvia Gregorio-Sainz, and Hailey Stewart, The Sword and the Spirit examines some of the people, personalities, and policies that shaped the conflict. From assessments of Napoleon's mental state, to the actions of individuals such as Sir Home Popham and Carl von Clausewitz; from the siege of San Sebastian to the fields of Waterloo, this book considers the impacts that patronage, diplomacy, psychology, personal experiences, and the disobedience of established practices all had on the waging of war. In the process, it demonstrates the truth of Napoleon's remark that the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.

Author : Joy Lamb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Intercessory prayer
ISBN : 098370581X

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The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God by Joy Lamb Pdf

Author : Andrew Preston
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 779 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307957603

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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith by Andrew Preston Pdf

A richly detailed, profoundly engrossing story of how religion has influenced American foreign relations, told through the stories of the men and women—from presidents to preachers—who have plotted the country’s course in the world. Ever since John Winthrop argued that the Puritans’ new home would be “a city upon a hill,” Americans’ role in the world has been shaped by their belief that God has something special in mind for them. But this is a story that historians have mostly ignored. Now, in the first authoritative work on the subject, Andrew Preston explores the major strains of religious fervor—liberal and conservative, pacifist and militant, internationalist and isolationist—that framed American thinking on international issues from the earliest colonial wars to the twenty-first century. He arrives at some startling conclusions, among them: Abraham Lincoln’s use of religion in the Civil War became the model for subsequent wars of humanitarian intervention; nineteenth-century Protestant missionaries made up the first NGO to advance a global human rights agenda; religious liberty was the centerpiece of Franklin Roosevelt’s strategy to bring the United States into World War II. From George Washington to George W. Bush, from the Puritans to the present, from the colonial wars to the Cold War, religion has been one of America’s most powerful sources of ideas about the wider world. When, just days after 9/11, George W. Bush described America as “a prayerful nation, a nation that prays to an almighty God for protection and for peace,” or when Barack Obama spoke of balancing the “just war and the imperatives of a just peace” in his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, they were echoing four hundred years of religious rhetoric. Preston traces this echo back to its source. Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith is an unprecedented achievement: no one has yet attempted such a bold synthesis of American history. It is also a remarkable work of balance and fair-mindedness about one of the most fraught subjects in America.

Author : Alexys Wolf
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1721271481

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Wielding the Sword of the Spirit by Alexys Wolf Pdf

We are called to "take up" the Sword of the Spirit, the mighty Word of God. We are to do so without hesitation and in great confidence in its power. This is done in prayer, declaration of God's promises and covenant, as well as praising in the face of certain death or destruction trusting God cares for us. Learning how to ask with right motives, to decree without wavering, and praising God with a thankful heart all stem from proper use of the Sword of the Spirit. We need to realize that how we speak to friends, family, coworkers, strangers and, enemies in everyday life is of vital importance if we truly desire to be of Kingdom value in this life. We are not called to swing widely the Sword of the Spirit when we have not studied the Word of God so as to show ourselves approved. We are not allowed to operate the Sword of the Spirit if we are not mature enough in Christ to do it with precision.

Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0578013096

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The Spirit and the Sword by John Michael Greer Pdf

Martial arts are not a distinctly Eastern phenomenon. The West has had numerous fighting forms that have developed sufficiently to be considered Martial arts. However, the vast majority of these Martial disciplines have not survived the advancement of the West toward technological combat. In this fascinating and highly instructive volume, John Michael Greer reveals a little known living tradition of swordsmanship that has survived into the twenty-first century behind the sealed doors of small and secretive fraternal lodges. Greer integrates these techniques of the sword with the development of the whole person along Qabalistic evolutionary principles that will be familiar to many Western esotericists. What emerges is a highly important component of the Western secret tradition, the nearly lost Art of the Sword. If you have ever longed to feel the power of live steel in your hand, face to face with a worthy adversary on the field of honorable combat, then this is the book for you.

Author : John Christopher
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481419994

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The Sword of the Spirits by John Christopher Pdf

The fate of Luke—and the civilized world—is at stake in the tumultuous and explosive conclusion to the post-apocalyptic Sword of the Spirits trilogy from the author of The Tripods series. Following the death of his brother, Luke has now ascended to the throne of Winchester. And with the success of his first campaigns he is crowned “Prince of Three Cities,” finally fulfilling the prophecy made by the Spirits years before. Luke knows that the power of the Spirits is nothing more than a hoax to advance the Seers’ plans for a scientific revival. Their deception is the reason Luke has his crown. But as old rivalries and new alliances emerge and chaos sweeps through Winchester, can Luke stop death and disaster from plunging the civilized world into darkness?

Author : Steve Shackleford
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440211566

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Spirit Of The Sword by Steve Shackleford Pdf

Live the Legend. Feel the Steel&break;&break;Steeped in lore and legend, swords evoke images of samurai swordsmen, knights in shining armor, the glint of hardened steel, the charge of mounted cavalry. Spirit of the Word is a stunning visual journey through the history of the simplest and greatest weapon ever devised. More than 300 detailed photos of swords throughout the centuries and from around the world Scenes from the ancient swordmaking capitals of Europe The magic of the Japanese sword, including a profile of Yoshindo Yoshihara, the world's greatest living swordsmith Swords on the Big Screen: a cinematic exploration of sword mythology &break;&break;For the historian, for the collector, for the edged weapon enthusiast, Spirit of the Sword is the perfect one-volume guide to the history and mystique of the world's long blades. From, fascinating information on the history of swords from around the world to helpful tips on collecting and displaying swords, you'll find in Spirit of the Sword.

Author : Rick Renner
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606837757

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Dressed to Kill by Rick Renner Pdf

In Dressed To Kill, Rick explains with exacting detail the purpose and function of each piece of Roman armor. In the process, he describes the significance of our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. Furthermore, Rick delivers a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare what it is and what it is not. He stresses, Your unbroken, ongoing fellowship with God is your absolute guarantee that you are constantly and habitually dressed in the whole armor of God. When you walk with God in deliberate, continual fellowship, He will enrobe you with Himself. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive and gain mastery over any opposition from your spiritual foe. You don t have to accept defeat anymore once you are Dressed To Kill!

Author : Joyce McPherson
Publisher : Greenleaf Press (TN)
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1882514262

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The Sword of the Spirit by Joyce McPherson Pdf

William Tyndale is the most important translator of the Bible into English in history. Though not the first (that would be John Wyclif), Tyndale's translation has had the most lasting impact. The King James Bible is actually largely a revision of Tyndale's translation. Joyce McPherson is an accomplished children's author (Durer, Calvin, Pascal, & Newton), and here she turns her attention to another key figure from the Reformation. She writes an engaging account of Tyndale's youth and education, and his determination to translate the Bible: As a young university graduate, he said, ." . . if God spare my life, I will make a boy that driveth the plough know more of the Scripture than [a priest] does." This is a great biography to read out loud to students from age 10 up. Independent reading level is 5th/6th grade. Tyndale was educated at Oxford, and spent considerable time with the White Horse Inn group of Reformers at Cambridge. He went to Germany to study Hebrew for a year under Luther in Wittenberg. When he returned, he single-handedly produced an English New Testament that turned England upside down and has stood the test of time. Forced to flee England by angry bishops (and Chancellor Thomas More), Tyndale was at work on an English Old Testament when he was betrayed, arrested, and eventually executed as a Protestant martyr. If you want to understand the course of the Reformation in England, then the story starts with Tyndale: student, scholar, translator, printer, smuggler, and witness to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Joyce's retelling of his life is meticulously researched. She tells Tyndale's story in such an engaging fashion that young people will feel as though they've had a chance to sit down and hear the story of his life from someone who knew him."

Author : Andrew Wommack
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606833186

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Sharper Than a Two-Edged Sword by Andrew Wommack Pdf

Popular television host and minister, Andrew Wommack shares sixteen of his best teachings in this powerful new book. Teachings include sections from some of his most popular titles: Better Way To Pray, God Wants You Well, The War is Over, Believer's Authority, Spirit Soul & Body, You've Already Got It, The True Nature of God...

Author : Kohshyu Yoshida
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462909902

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Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques by Kohshyu Yoshida Pdf

The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers — they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana. This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Downloadable video Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy.

Author : Nakamura Taisaburo
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781583945421

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The Spirit of the Sword by Nakamura Taisaburo Pdf

Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual mastery. The Spirit of the Sword--first published in Japanese in 1980, now translated into English for the first time--is regarded by many as the most complete of Nakamura's writings on Japanese swordsmanship. Here Nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido, kendo, and tameshigiri; the correct mental approach to sword practice; training methods; numerous kata or forms; a guide to sword maintenance; and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. Illustrated with over 800 original photographs, this book is a must-have for any student of the Japanese sword and an excellent resource for sword enthusiasts in general.

Author : Jacob Abram Loewen,Wesley J. Prieb
Publisher : Kindred Productions (c) 1997
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0921788444

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Only the Sword of the Spirit by Jacob Abram Loewen,Wesley J. Prieb Pdf

Only the Sword of the Spirit reconstructs the development of Menno Simon's "anabaptist Vision and methodically traces its evolution through the entire northern stream of Mennonites in Holland, Prussia, North Germany, Russia, and North America....It concludes with an appeal for the recovery of a relevant version of Menno Simon's 16th century vision for our own times.o

Author : Dr. Francis MacNutt
Publisher : Chosen Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780800794606

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Deliverance from Evil Spirits by Dr. Francis MacNutt Pdf

A guide to deliverance ministry explains the biblical record and clarifies what a deliverance ministry is and how it functions in the church of today.

Author : ANONIMO,Thomas Nelson Publishers,Digital Praise
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0975428012

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Adventures in Odyssey and the Sword of the Spirit by ANONIMO,Thomas Nelson Publishers,Digital Praise Pdf

Adventures in Odyssey® and the Sword of the Spirit introduces a very special artifact, the Sword of the Spirit, which brings out the true nature in whoever possesses it. Play the role of Whit, Connie and Eugene and help them overcome mental, physical, and moral challenges to race against the selfish art dealer Gustav, who covets the Sword for himself. Discover the value of Christian virtues like kindness, peace, self-control, love, and more. Featuring the voice talent of Will Ryan, Katie Leigh and Paul Herlinger and the writing of John Fornoff- all from the popular Adventures in Odyssey radio series. For ages 8 and up.