Author: Thornton Wilder
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006308015X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
“If John Steinbeck’s mighty Grapes of Wrath is the tragic novel of the Great Depression, then Heaven’s My Destination is its comic masterpiece. —J.D. McClatchy A hilarious tale about goodness in a fallen world, Heaven’s My Destination introduces George Marvin Brush, one of Thornton Wilder's most memorable characters. Brush, a traveling textbook salesman, is a fervent religious convert who is determined to lead a good life. With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks, and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois—and into the soul of Depression-era America itself. This special edition includes an updated afterword by Wilder’s nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating material about the author and book.
Heaven's My Destination
Author: Thornton Wilder
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006308015X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
“If John Steinbeck’s mighty Grapes of Wrath is the tragic novel of the Great Depression, then Heaven’s My Destination is its comic masterpiece. —J.D. McClatchy A hilarious tale about goodness in a fallen world, Heaven’s My Destination introduces George Marvin Brush, one of Thornton Wilder's most memorable characters. Brush, a traveling textbook salesman, is a fervent religious convert who is determined to lead a good life. With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks, and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois—and into the soul of Depression-era America itself. This special edition includes an updated afterword by Wilder’s nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating material about the author and book.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006308015X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
“If John Steinbeck’s mighty Grapes of Wrath is the tragic novel of the Great Depression, then Heaven’s My Destination is its comic masterpiece. —J.D. McClatchy A hilarious tale about goodness in a fallen world, Heaven’s My Destination introduces George Marvin Brush, one of Thornton Wilder's most memorable characters. Brush, a traveling textbook salesman, is a fervent religious convert who is determined to lead a good life. With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks, and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois—and into the soul of Depression-era America itself. This special edition includes an updated afterword by Wilder’s nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating material about the author and book.
Heaven, Hell, and the Victorians
Author: Michael Wheeler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521455657
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The Victorians were obsessed with death, bereavement, and funeral rituals, and speculated vigorously on the nature of heaven, hell, and divine judgment. This popular abridgement of Michael Wheeler's award-winning Death and the Future Life in Victorian Literature and Theology looks at the literary implications of Victorian views of death and the life beyond, and recreates vividly the fear and hope embodied in the theological positions of the novelists and poets of the age. Now accessible to a wide readership, Heaven, Hell, and the Victorians offers a wide-ranging and attractively illustrated cultural history of nineteenth-century religious experience, belief, and language in the face of death.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521455657
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The Victorians were obsessed with death, bereavement, and funeral rituals, and speculated vigorously on the nature of heaven, hell, and divine judgment. This popular abridgement of Michael Wheeler's award-winning Death and the Future Life in Victorian Literature and Theology looks at the literary implications of Victorian views of death and the life beyond, and recreates vividly the fear and hope embodied in the theological positions of the novelists and poets of the age. Now accessible to a wide readership, Heaven, Hell, and the Victorians offers a wide-ranging and attractively illustrated cultural history of nineteenth-century religious experience, belief, and language in the face of death.
Out of the Shadows
Author: L.K. Below
Publisher: Lyrical Press
ISBN: 1616503645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
The Order, #2 Her deepest secrets are about to be exposed. . . Two weeks have passed since Lori accidentally killed Terrence. Torn apart by guilt of her sin, she retreats to a bar in a weak attempt to forget what she's done. . .at least for a few short hours. Devin Babcock isn't going to let her forget. He becomes her shadow, pestering her at every turn, digging for information about her vampire-fling. Menacing notes haunt Lori's every move. But with Terrence dead, who is hunting her now? 23,373 Words
Publisher: Lyrical Press
ISBN: 1616503645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
The Order, #2 Her deepest secrets are about to be exposed. . . Two weeks have passed since Lori accidentally killed Terrence. Torn apart by guilt of her sin, she retreats to a bar in a weak attempt to forget what she's done. . .at least for a few short hours. Devin Babcock isn't going to let her forget. He becomes her shadow, pestering her at every turn, digging for information about her vampire-fling. Menacing notes haunt Lori's every move. But with Terrence dead, who is hunting her now? 23,373 Words
The Supernatural Prayer of Jesus
Author: Chad Gonzales
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768463815
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Miracle-Secrets From the Most Supernatural Prayer in the Bible Many believers struggle with prayer: "How do I pray? What do I say? How do I know if my prayers are working?" Chad Gonzales has spent nearly two decades studying and meditating on the prayer of Jesus in John Chapter 17. Commonly referred to as “The High Priestly Prayer,” this single chapter of Scripture grants you access to every miracle, sign, wonder, answered prayer, supernatural provision, and blessing that Jesus secured for you! In The Supernatural Prayer of Jesus, Chad Gonzales teaches you to access: Supernatural Safety in Jesus' Name. Heavenly Joy, no matter what circumstance you are facing. Defense from satan and the forces of darkness. Access to the Glory that Jesus and the Father enjoyed. Deeper Experience of the love of God. Definitive Victory in the midst of life’s trials. and much more! Bring biblical realities into your everyday! Learn to pray John 17, and access deeper fellowship with the Father and greater supernatural demonstration in your life.
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768463815
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Miracle-Secrets From the Most Supernatural Prayer in the Bible Many believers struggle with prayer: "How do I pray? What do I say? How do I know if my prayers are working?" Chad Gonzales has spent nearly two decades studying and meditating on the prayer of Jesus in John Chapter 17. Commonly referred to as “The High Priestly Prayer,” this single chapter of Scripture grants you access to every miracle, sign, wonder, answered prayer, supernatural provision, and blessing that Jesus secured for you! In The Supernatural Prayer of Jesus, Chad Gonzales teaches you to access: Supernatural Safety in Jesus' Name. Heavenly Joy, no matter what circumstance you are facing. Defense from satan and the forces of darkness. Access to the Glory that Jesus and the Father enjoyed. Deeper Experience of the love of God. Definitive Victory in the midst of life’s trials. and much more! Bring biblical realities into your everyday! Learn to pray John 17, and access deeper fellowship with the Father and greater supernatural demonstration in your life.
The Swan Book
Author: Alexis Wright
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501124803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A hypnotic and “astonishingly inventive” (O, The Oprah Magazine) novel about an Aboriginal girl living in a future world turned upside down—where ancient myths exist side-by-side with present-day realities. Oblivia Ethelyne was given her name by an old woman who found her deep in the bowels of a gum tree, tattered and fragile, the victim of a brutal assault by wayward local youths. These are the years leading up to Australia’s third centenary, and the woman who finds her, Bella Donna of the Champions, is a refugee from climate change wars that devastated her country in the northern hemisphere. Bella Donna takes Oblivia to live with her on an old warship in a polluted dry swamp and there she fills Oblivia’s head with story upon story of swans. Fenced off from the rest of Australia by the Army, its traditional custodians left destitute, the swamp has become “the world’s most unknown detention camp” for Indigenous Australians. When Warren Finch, the first Aboriginal president of Australia invades the swamp with his charismatic persona and the promise of salvation, Oblivia agrees to marry him, becoming First Lady, a role that has her confined to a tower in a flooded and lawless southern city. In this multilayered novel, winner of the Australian Literature Society's Gold Medal, Wright toys with the edges of the world we live in and “deftly highlights the racial and cultural politics facing Australia's indigenous people in a story that defies genre. It is a challenging and heartbreaking story that illuminates the culture and struggles of an often overlooked people” (Publishers Weekly).
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501124803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A hypnotic and “astonishingly inventive” (O, The Oprah Magazine) novel about an Aboriginal girl living in a future world turned upside down—where ancient myths exist side-by-side with present-day realities. Oblivia Ethelyne was given her name by an old woman who found her deep in the bowels of a gum tree, tattered and fragile, the victim of a brutal assault by wayward local youths. These are the years leading up to Australia’s third centenary, and the woman who finds her, Bella Donna of the Champions, is a refugee from climate change wars that devastated her country in the northern hemisphere. Bella Donna takes Oblivia to live with her on an old warship in a polluted dry swamp and there she fills Oblivia’s head with story upon story of swans. Fenced off from the rest of Australia by the Army, its traditional custodians left destitute, the swamp has become “the world’s most unknown detention camp” for Indigenous Australians. When Warren Finch, the first Aboriginal president of Australia invades the swamp with his charismatic persona and the promise of salvation, Oblivia agrees to marry him, becoming First Lady, a role that has her confined to a tower in a flooded and lawless southern city. In this multilayered novel, winner of the Australian Literature Society's Gold Medal, Wright toys with the edges of the world we live in and “deftly highlights the racial and cultural politics facing Australia's indigenous people in a story that defies genre. It is a challenging and heartbreaking story that illuminates the culture and struggles of an often overlooked people” (Publishers Weekly).
Destination Heaven
Author: Mark Nyarko
Publisher: Xlibris UK
ISBN: 9781543489385
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
In todays post-Christian culture of liberalism, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that to be Christian means to be called out of the world and be set aside unto the Lord Jesus Christ. As we approach the end of the age and of the world, as we know it, the Lord continues to give numerous heavenly visitations and dreams about him to take Christians home in what we call the rapture of the church. One recurring theme in many of these supposedly spiritual experiences is the number of professing Christians that could be going to hell. Well, it is easy to dismiss these as figments of hallucinations and fertile imaginations gone wild. But a cursory glance at the church scene clearly shows that something is not right with many of professing believers. This book seeks to jolt Christians into rediscovering their first love and awake from their slumber to ensure that their lives match their profession. Christianity is one of the most liberal of all religions. In Christian theology, it is God who takes the initiative to reconcile mankind to himself (John 3:16). He make total and full provision for man to receive forgiveness of sins and come into a personal relationship with God without any expenditure or effort on his/her part. In that sense, Christianity is an easy religion. That is the essence of grace. But that could be deceptive because it is easy for the Christian adherent to fall into the false notion that grace means anything goes. This Christian discipleship book attempts to wake Christians to the fact that like an athlete, there is a right lifestyle and a way to compete that will guarantee you a medal at the Olympics and a wrong lifestyle and a way to compete that could lead to disqualification and a loss of potential medal. Much illustration is made of the Old Testament saints who started their journey with the Lord with optimistic enthusiasm but whose faith was made shipwreck along the way. This is true of the Israelites who were delivered from Egyptian bondage and servitude and journeyed to the Promised Land, but the text says, With most of them, God was not well pleased, and their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. The text clearly says these experiences were written as warnings and examples to us because if we make the same mistakes they did, a similar fate awaits us (1 Corinthians 10:113). Wisdom gives away what you cannot keep to gain what you cannot lose. In our day and age, the greatest snares are relational issues of unforgiveness, bitterness, and strife. We are also warned against such moral weaknesses as fornication, adultery, and other aberrant sexual behavior. The Bible clearly warns that those who practice these would not inherit the kingdom of God. This is a major theme of most of the New Testament Epistles. This book is also evangelistic because at its heart, it seeks to showcase the love of God and his eternal invitation to all mankind to be reconciled to him.
Publisher: Xlibris UK
ISBN: 9781543489385
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
In todays post-Christian culture of liberalism, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that to be Christian means to be called out of the world and be set aside unto the Lord Jesus Christ. As we approach the end of the age and of the world, as we know it, the Lord continues to give numerous heavenly visitations and dreams about him to take Christians home in what we call the rapture of the church. One recurring theme in many of these supposedly spiritual experiences is the number of professing Christians that could be going to hell. Well, it is easy to dismiss these as figments of hallucinations and fertile imaginations gone wild. But a cursory glance at the church scene clearly shows that something is not right with many of professing believers. This book seeks to jolt Christians into rediscovering their first love and awake from their slumber to ensure that their lives match their profession. Christianity is one of the most liberal of all religions. In Christian theology, it is God who takes the initiative to reconcile mankind to himself (John 3:16). He make total and full provision for man to receive forgiveness of sins and come into a personal relationship with God without any expenditure or effort on his/her part. In that sense, Christianity is an easy religion. That is the essence of grace. But that could be deceptive because it is easy for the Christian adherent to fall into the false notion that grace means anything goes. This Christian discipleship book attempts to wake Christians to the fact that like an athlete, there is a right lifestyle and a way to compete that will guarantee you a medal at the Olympics and a wrong lifestyle and a way to compete that could lead to disqualification and a loss of potential medal. Much illustration is made of the Old Testament saints who started their journey with the Lord with optimistic enthusiasm but whose faith was made shipwreck along the way. This is true of the Israelites who were delivered from Egyptian bondage and servitude and journeyed to the Promised Land, but the text says, With most of them, God was not well pleased, and their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. The text clearly says these experiences were written as warnings and examples to us because if we make the same mistakes they did, a similar fate awaits us (1 Corinthians 10:113). Wisdom gives away what you cannot keep to gain what you cannot lose. In our day and age, the greatest snares are relational issues of unforgiveness, bitterness, and strife. We are also warned against such moral weaknesses as fornication, adultery, and other aberrant sexual behavior. The Bible clearly warns that those who practice these would not inherit the kingdom of God. This is a major theme of most of the New Testament Epistles. This book is also evangelistic because at its heart, it seeks to showcase the love of God and his eternal invitation to all mankind to be reconciled to him.
The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia
Author: Thomas S. Hischak
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538152401
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Thornton Wilder is one of America’s greatest writers, and the only author to win Pulitzer Prizes in both fiction and drama. Equally well known for his plays and novels, his unique and diverse body of work also includes essays, journals, lectures, and film and television scripts. In The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia, Thomas S. Hischak exhaustively covers Wilder’s life and extensive career. Entries not only contain every one of his novels, plays, and scripts, but also his letters, journals, and all other existing works by Wilder, published or unpublished. In addition, this valuable reference features entries on the individuals who worked with Wilder and friends and family members who were a great influence on him. With a biography of Wilder to introduce the work and a chronology and selected bibliography to augment the entries, The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive reference available on one of America’s greatest playwrights and finest novelists.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538152401
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Thornton Wilder is one of America’s greatest writers, and the only author to win Pulitzer Prizes in both fiction and drama. Equally well known for his plays and novels, his unique and diverse body of work also includes essays, journals, lectures, and film and television scripts. In The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia, Thomas S. Hischak exhaustively covers Wilder’s life and extensive career. Entries not only contain every one of his novels, plays, and scripts, but also his letters, journals, and all other existing works by Wilder, published or unpublished. In addition, this valuable reference features entries on the individuals who worked with Wilder and friends and family members who were a great influence on him. With a biography of Wilder to introduce the work and a chronology and selected bibliography to augment the entries, The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive reference available on one of America’s greatest playwrights and finest novelists.
Heaven's Promise
Author: Paolo Hewitt
Publisher: Dean Street Press
ISBN: 1910570036
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Description London, 1988, and the winds of change are blowing through the city, kicking up a storm. A gal pregnant and a DJ running for cover. The birth of the e generation and a race riot erupting. The Sheriff is trying to talk to Prince and Sammy the Foot is dancing up a treat. Everything was Tuesday until she quit without an explanation whilst a young Italian is looking to score and a mother is fighting off the fascists. Someone just dropped one and said 'it's as if we were in heaven' whilst outside the club a seven-month-old baby is crying hard. Heaven's Promise stands, still underrated, in the intersection of great modern London novels, between Absolute Beginners and Trainspotting - a tradition of youthful struggle and creative ambition embodied in a City of Dreams, a vision as potent in the rave culture of the late eighties as it was in the fifties - and as it is today. Praise for Heaven's Promise 'A soulful ride through the London of those heady days, a love letter to the city as much as a scene... indispensible, the Absolute Beginners of Acid House.' Irvine Welsh 'Heaven's Promise's evocation of late 80's London, its music, its club scene, its racial tensions and cultural signposts place Hewitt firmly in the rich lineage of great "London Novel" writers. This is the view from the inside... the authentic voice. Dig it.' Dr. Robert
Publisher: Dean Street Press
ISBN: 1910570036
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Description London, 1988, and the winds of change are blowing through the city, kicking up a storm. A gal pregnant and a DJ running for cover. The birth of the e generation and a race riot erupting. The Sheriff is trying to talk to Prince and Sammy the Foot is dancing up a treat. Everything was Tuesday until she quit without an explanation whilst a young Italian is looking to score and a mother is fighting off the fascists. Someone just dropped one and said 'it's as if we were in heaven' whilst outside the club a seven-month-old baby is crying hard. Heaven's Promise stands, still underrated, in the intersection of great modern London novels, between Absolute Beginners and Trainspotting - a tradition of youthful struggle and creative ambition embodied in a City of Dreams, a vision as potent in the rave culture of the late eighties as it was in the fifties - and as it is today. Praise for Heaven's Promise 'A soulful ride through the London of those heady days, a love letter to the city as much as a scene... indispensible, the Absolute Beginners of Acid House.' Irvine Welsh 'Heaven's Promise's evocation of late 80's London, its music, its club scene, its racial tensions and cultural signposts place Hewitt firmly in the rich lineage of great "London Novel" writers. This is the view from the inside... the authentic voice. Dig it.' Dr. Robert
I am Born Again
Author: JOHN JAMES ABEKAH
Publisher: JOHN JAMES SEKOH ABEKAH
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Are you searching for a deeper understanding of what it means to be born again? "Born Again: Understanding The New Birth in Christ" is a comprehensive guide that unravels the profound transformation that comes with accepting Jesus as your Saviour. This book takes you on a journey through the essentials of being born again, from the foundational Biblical truths to the everyday practicalities of living out your new life in Christ. Each chapter meticulously covers key aspects such as the necessity of spiritual rebirth, overcoming the problem of spiritual death, and embracing your new identity and purpose in Christ. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or seeking to deepen your understanding, this book offers valuable insights and encouragement. Through engaging explanations, Biblical references, and practical advice, you will learn how to develop a personal relationship with God, grow in faith, and confidently share your faith with others. Discover the transformational power of being born again and embark on a life filled with purpose, hope, and eternal assurance.
Publisher: JOHN JAMES SEKOH ABEKAH
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Are you searching for a deeper understanding of what it means to be born again? "Born Again: Understanding The New Birth in Christ" is a comprehensive guide that unravels the profound transformation that comes with accepting Jesus as your Saviour. This book takes you on a journey through the essentials of being born again, from the foundational Biblical truths to the everyday practicalities of living out your new life in Christ. Each chapter meticulously covers key aspects such as the necessity of spiritual rebirth, overcoming the problem of spiritual death, and embracing your new identity and purpose in Christ. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or seeking to deepen your understanding, this book offers valuable insights and encouragement. Through engaging explanations, Biblical references, and practical advice, you will learn how to develop a personal relationship with God, grow in faith, and confidently share your faith with others. Discover the transformational power of being born again and embark on a life filled with purpose, hope, and eternal assurance.
One Minute After You Die
Author: Erwin W. Lutzer
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802492509
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
"One minute after you die you will either be elated or terrified. And it will be too late to reroute your travel plans." Death comes to all, and yet death is not the end. For some, death is the beginning of unending bliss, for others, unending despair. In this latest edition of the bestselling book One Minute After You Die, Pastor Erwin W. Lutzer weighs the Bible’s words on life after death. He considers: Channeling, reincarnation, and near-death experiences What heaven and hell will be like The justice of eternal punishment Trusting in God’s providence Preparing for your own final moment Though the afterlife is shrouded in mystery, the Bible does peel back the curtain. Dr. Lutzer will help you understand what is on the other side. May the reality of eternity quicken and comfort you today.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802492509
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
"One minute after you die you will either be elated or terrified. And it will be too late to reroute your travel plans." Death comes to all, and yet death is not the end. For some, death is the beginning of unending bliss, for others, unending despair. In this latest edition of the bestselling book One Minute After You Die, Pastor Erwin W. Lutzer weighs the Bible’s words on life after death. He considers: Channeling, reincarnation, and near-death experiences What heaven and hell will be like The justice of eternal punishment Trusting in God’s providence Preparing for your own final moment Though the afterlife is shrouded in mystery, the Bible does peel back the curtain. Dr. Lutzer will help you understand what is on the other side. May the reality of eternity quicken and comfort you today.