Writing An Icon

Author : Maggie Ross
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620326930

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Writing the Icon of the Heart by Maggie Ross Pdf

The subtitle of Maggie Ross's new book captures its essence, for it is about silence and our need to behold God. Beholding is a notion that we are in danger of losing. It is often lost in translation, even by the NRSV and the Jerusalem Bible. Beholding needs to be recovered both in theology and practice. Ross is very aware of "poor talkative Christianity." There is a twofold plea to enter into silence--for lack of silence erodes our humanity--and to behold the radiance of God. This is a book full of deep questioning and the testing of our assumptions. Throughout there is a great love for the world and for our humanity, accompanied by sadness that we are so easily distracted . . . . We are invited into a silence that is not necessarily an absence of noise, but is a limitless interior space. Ancient texts are used in new and exciting ways, and many of our worship practices are challenged. She is in no doubt that "the glory of the human being is the beholding of God." --adapted from a review in The Church Times (London) by Canon David Adam.

Author : Anita Jarczok
Publisher : Ohio University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780804040754

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Writing an Icon by Anita Jarczok Pdf

Anaïs Nin, the diarist, novelist, and provocateur, occupied a singular space in twentieth-century culture, not only as a literary figure and voice of female sexual liberation but as a celebrity and symbol of shifting social mores in postwar America. Before Madonna and her many imitators, there was Nin; yet, until now, there has been no major study of Nin as a celebrity figure. In Writing an Icon, Anita Jarczok reveals how Nin carefully crafted her literary and public personae, which she rewrote and restyled to suit her needs and desires. When the first volume of her diary was published in 1966, Nin became a celebrity, notorious beyond the artistic and literary circles in which she previously had operated. Jarczok examines the ways in which the American media appropriated and deconstructed Nin and analyzes the influence of Nin’s guiding hand in their construction of her public persona. The key to understanding Nin’s celebrity in its shifting forms, Jarczok contends, is the Diary itself, the principal vehicle through which her image has been mediated. Combining the perspectives of narrative and cultural studies, Jarczok traces the trajectory of Nin’s celebrity, the reception of her writings. The result is an innovative investigation of the dynamic relationships of Nin’s writing, identity, public image, and consumer culture.

Author : Maggie Ross
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621895459

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Writing the Icon of the Heart by Maggie Ross Pdf

The subtitle of Maggie Ross's new book captures its essence, for it is about silence and our need to behold God. Beholding is a notion that we are in danger of losing. It is often lost in translation, even by the NRSV and the Jerusalem Bible. Beholding needs to be recovered both in theology and practice. Ross is very aware of "poor talkative Christianity." There is a twofold plea to enter into silence--for lack of silence erodes our humanity--and to behold the radiance of God. This is a book full of deep questioning and the testing of our assumptions. Throughout there is a great love for the world and for our humanity, accompanied by sadness that we are so easily distracted . . . We are invited into a silence that is not necessarily an absence of noise, but is a limitless interior space. Ancient texts are used in new and exciting ways, and many of our worship practices are challenged. She is in no doubt that "the glory of the human being is the beholding of God." --adapted from a review in The Church Times (London) by Canon David Adam.

Author : Egon Sendler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Icon painting
ISBN : OCLC:47984571

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The Icon, Image of the Invisible by Egon Sendler Pdf

Author : Mansi Choksi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781982134457

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The Newlyweds by Mansi Choksi Pdf

"In India, there are 650 million people under the age of 35. These are men and women who grew up with the Internet, and the advent of smartphones and social media. But when it comes to love and marriage, they're expected to adhere to thousands of years of tradition. It's that tension between obeying tradition and accepting modernity that drives journalist Mansi Choksi's THE NEWLYWEDS-also signaling the arrival of a major literary talent. Through gorgeous, lyrical prose, Choksi shines a light on three young couples who buck against arranged marriages in the pursuit of true love. Choski illustrates the challenges, shame, anger, triumph, and loss their collective actions set in play. Against the backdrop of India's beautiful villages, mountains, and cities, Choksi introduces readers to: Reshma & Preeti, a lesbian couple forced to flee town for a chance at a life together-all while the headstrong Reshma continues to convince Preeti their love is right and unconquerable: to Monika & Arif, a Hindu woman and Muslim man leaving their families behind in the cover of night as they and their loved ones are harassed by the "Love Commandos," a violent militia group (implicitly sanctioned by Narendra Modi) whose chief aim is to prevent all interfaith marriages: and to Neetu & Dawinder, an inter-caste couple who, despite learning about a similar couple being burned alive for their "crime," resolve to work towards a different fate. Ultimately, while thousands of miles separate the principal characters from readers, the questions their pursuits ask are universal. Specifically: What are we really willing to risk for love? If we're lucky enough to find it, does it change us? If so, for the better? Or for the worse? The answers to these questions vary upon the three couples, but their collective fight allows readers into a world whose customs and traditions are rarely discussed-or questioned"--

Author : Bec Evans
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1785785931

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How to Have a Happy Hustle by Bec Evans Pdf

Takes tried and tested techniques from business innovation to turn you into an ideas machine, with guidance and inspiration for every step of the way

Author : Shelley Walia
Publisher : Totem Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112344283

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Edward Said and the Writing of History by Shelley Walia Pdf

History tells us a story of ourselves--without it, we lack a language with which to articulate not only where we come from, but in fact who we are.

Author : Jerome Stern
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780393077698

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Making Shapely Fiction by Jerome Stern Pdf

A deft analysis and appreciation of fiction—what makes it work and what can make it fail. Here is a book about the craft of writing fiction that is thoroughly useful from the first to the last page—whether the reader is a beginner, a seasoned writer, or a teacher of writing. You will see how a work takes form and shape once you grasp the principles of momentum, tension, and immediacy. "Tension," Stern says, "is the mother of fiction. When tension and immediacy combine, the story begins." Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know," and a memorable listing of don'ts for fiction writers are all covered. A special section features an Alphabet for Writers: entries range from Accuracy to Zigzag, with enlightening comments about such matters as Cliffhangers, Point of View, Irony, and Transitions.

Author : Diana Wynne Jones
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780062219909

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Reflections: On the Magic of Writing by Diana Wynne Jones Pdf

This collection of more than twenty-five critical essays, speeches, and biographical pieces chosen by Diana Wynne Jones before her death in 2011 is essential reading for the author's many fans and for students and teachers of the fantasy genre and creative writing in general. The volume includes insightful literary criticism alongside autobiographical anecdotes, revelations about the origins of the author's books, and reflections about the life of an author and the value of writing for young people. Reflections features the author's final interview, a foreword by award-winning author Neil Gaiman, and an introduction by Charlie Butler, a senior lecturer in English at the University of West England in Bristol.

Author : Gary Neal Hansen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0986412406

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Love Your Bible by Gary Neal Hansen Pdf

To be a competent, confident follower of Jesus, you need more than a few Bible basics. You need Scripture to lead you to growth and new life, consistently, for a lifetime. Lectio divina, the ancient Christian practice of moving through the Bible into the presence of God, will give you exactly that. This book brings you a faithful modern version of the practice as taught by the 12th century monk Guigo II-so you can finally Love Your Bible.

Author : Kateryna Abrosymova
Publisher : Kateryna Abrosymova
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9791220083126

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From Reads to Leads by Kateryna Abrosymova Pdf

Content has a clear role in the marketing process. It must aid the customer journey by moving readers from one stage of awareness to the next until they become leads. In other words, content develops leads. If your content is going to fulfill its duty—to turn readers into leads—people need to actually read it. So how can you write content that people will read? From Reads To Leads teaches 11 principles that define how a content writer writes every draft. Applying these principles to your writing will help you grab the right person’s attention, get your message across, and move your reader down the marketing funnel. The book comes with 40 writing exercises to each chapter to help you learn and practice several writing rules that will help you focus on writing content that makes readers act instead of writing content that sits on a server and gathers dust. You'll discover: How to understand what your readers need and how to write content that appeals to them How to get the desired response from your readers and move them down the marketing funnel How to figure out and communicate your key message and how to use it to take readers to the next stage of their journey How to creatively turn your content into a story with a three-act structure How to write an outline that focuses your writing and kills your procrastination What makes writing clear and simple How to express your brand’s personality and make your writing recognizable What makes content readable, and how to get your readers to stay with you till the end The writer’s role in the content writing process, and how you should approach content collaborations How you should react when your work is ripped to shreds From Reads to Leads is a true roadmap to succeeding with content for copywriters, content writers, marketing managers, and entrepreneurs curious why they're not making as many leads with their content as they know they should. Website: https://www.readstoleads.com/

Author : Hilda Kleiman
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532616501

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The Ecumenical Work of the Icon by Hilda Kleiman Pdf

The Ecumenical Work of the Icon is an invitation to the students and faculties of Catholic seminaries to be a part of the tradition of the icon through the lens of ecumenis. With a view of ecumenism as lived in both the Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions, the visual theological language of the icon may be engaged more fully and respectfully, thus enriching the theological education and future ministry of those who learn and teach in a Catholic setting. In the third portion of the book, readers are offered multiple practical pedagogical examples of how to integrate teaching and learning about the icon into seminary courses and beyond, including writing assignments, oral presentations, and hands-on activities.

Author : Linda Wagner-Martin,Cathy N. Davidson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0195132459

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The Oxford Book of Women's Writing in the United States by Linda Wagner-Martin,Cathy N. Davidson Pdf

"A sumptuous selection of short fiction and poetry. . . . Its invitation to share the passion of women's voices characterizes the entire volume."--"USA Today."

Author : Miryam Clough
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1003164935

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Vocation and Violence by Miryam Clough Pdf

"As #MeToo and its sister movement #ChurchToo demonstrated, sexual violence is systemic in many and varied workplace settings, including Christian churches, and can destroy women's careers and vocational aspirations. The study draws on empirical evidence - personal stories from survivors and the views of church leaders and educators - in dialogue with theoretical perspectives, to consider clergy sexual abuse of adult women and the conditions that support it. Institutional abuse only changes when survivors come forward. This study focusses on New Zealand Anglicanism, the locus of the author's experience, and has resonance for a range of denominational settings. It aims to be a useful resource to clergy, ministry educators, and those training for ministry, and to academics and scholars with an interest in theology, gender, and professional ethics. Notably, it will be a potentially helpful text for women survivors of sexual misconduct by clergy, not least those who are considering a future in the church or grieving the loss of one. The volume concludes by suggesting that alternative theological models and relational ethics are essential if the church is to truly address the problem of clergy sexual abuse and give greater priority to the abused"--

Author : Anne E. Boyd
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781421401775

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Writing for Immortality by Anne E. Boyd Pdf

Before the Civil War, American writers such as Catharine Maria Sedgwick and Harriet Beecher Stowe had established authorship as a respectable profession for women. But though they had written some of the most popular and influential novels of the century, they accepted the taboo against female writers, regarding themselves as educators and businesswomen. During and after the Civil War, some women writers began to challenge this view, seeing themselves as artists writing for themselves and for posterity. Writing for Immortality studies the lives and works of four prominent members of the first generation of American women who strived for recognition as serious literary artists: Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Elizabeth Stoddard, and Constance Fenimore Woolson. Combining literary criticism and cultural history, Anne E. Boyd examines how these authors negotiated the masculine connotation of "artist," imagining a space for themselves in the literary pantheon. Redrawing the boundaries between male and female literary spheres, and between American and British literary traditions, Boyd shows how these writers rejected the didacticism of the previous generation of women writers and instead drew their inspiration from the most prominent "literary" writers of their day: Emerson, James, Barrett Browning, and Eliot. Placing the works and experiences of Alcott, Phelps, Stoddard, and Woolson within contemporary discussions about "genius" and the "American artist," Boyd reaches a sobering conclusion. Although these women were encouraged by the democratic ideals implicit in such concepts, they were equally discouraged by lingering prejudices about their applicability to women.