Author: David McLain Carr
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300204566
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 335
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A leading biblical scholar offers a powerful reexamination of the Bible's origins and its connections to human suffering Human trauma gave birth to the Bible, suggests eminent religious scholar David Carr. The Bible's ability to speak to suffering is a major reason why the sacred texts of Judaism and Christianity have retained their relevance for thousands of years. In his fascinating and provocative reinterpretation of the Bible's origins, the author tells the story of how the Jewish people and Christian community had to adapt to survive multiple catastrophes and how their holy scriptures both reflected and reinforced each religion's resilient nature. Carr's thought-provoking analysis demonstrates how many of the central tenets of biblical religion, including monotheism and the idea of suffering as God's retribution, are factors that provided Judaism and Christianity with the strength and flexibility to endure in the face of disaster. In addition, the author explains how the Jewish Bible was deeply shaped by the Jewish exile in Babylon, an event that it rarely describes, and how the Christian Bible was likewise shaped by the unspeakable shame of having a crucified savior.
Author: Joni Sancken
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1501849697
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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Soul wounds are pervasive in our world, with a range of origins and characteristics. The field of trauma theory provides tools to unpack the dynamics associate with these wounds. Preaching with empathy for wounded souls can help with healing. Using the stories of wounded biblical figures is helpful, as is addressing the wounds that have been caused by the church. The book showcases worship practices, sermons and ministries that are actively engaged in supporting healing for those with wounded souls.
Author: Tod Bolsinger
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830841652
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change? Exploring the qualities of adaptive leadership within churches and nonprofit organizations, Tod Bolsinger deftly examines both the external challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back, showing how leaders can become both stronger and more flexible.
Author: Sean L. Yom
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231540272
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
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Based on comparative historical analyses of Iran, Jordan, and Kuwait, Sean L. Yom examines the foreign interventions, coalitional choices, and state outcomes that made the political regimes of the modern Middle East. A key text for foreign policy scholars, From Resilience to Revolution shows how outside interference can corrupt the most basic choices of governance: who to reward, who to punish, who to compensate, and who to manipulate. As colonial rule dissolved in the 1930s and 1950s, Middle Eastern autocrats constructed new political states to solidify their reigns, with varying results. Why did equally ambitious authoritarians meet such unequal fates? Yom ties the durability of Middle Eastern regimes to their geopolitical origins. At the dawn of the postcolonial era, many autocratic states had little support from their people and struggled to overcome widespread opposition. When foreign powers intervened to bolster these regimes, they unwittingly sabotaged the prospects for long-term stability by discouraging leaders from reaching out to their people and bargaining for mass support—early coalitional decisions that created repressive institutions and planted the seeds for future unrest. Only when they were secluded from larger geopolitical machinations did Middle Eastern regimes come to grips with their weaknesses and build broader coalitions.
Author: Kenneth Caraballo
Publisher: Kenneth Caraballo
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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In a quiet, picturesque forest called Gracewood, two remarkably intelligent squirrels named Nutmeg and Acorn embark on an extraordinary journey of faith, guided by the unwavering love of a soldier in Christ known as Holy X. Nutmeg and Acorn have always been different from their fellow squirrels. They possess an uncanny wisdom and curiosity that lead them to question the world around them, including the mysteries of creation and the purpose of life. As they delve deeper into their inquiries, they become aware of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the transformative power of His Body and Blood. One fateful day, while foraging for food, Nutmeg and Acorn cross paths with Holy X, a humble and devout soldier in Christ who visits the forest on a spiritual retreat. Holy X is drawn to the squirrels' inquisitive nature and takes them under his wing, becoming their spiritual shepherd. Under Holy X's guidance, Nutmeg and Acorn learn about the teachings of Jesus Christ, His love for all of creation, and the profound significance of the Eucharist. They discover that faith is not limited to humans but extends to all creatures in God's creation. As Nutmeg and Acorn's faith grows, they face various challenges and tests of their newfound beliefs. They encounter skeptical forest animals, undergo trials that test their faith, and learn the importance of forgiveness and love. Through it all, Holy X stands by their side, offering guidance, prayer, and the sacraments. "The Squirrel Shepherds" is a heartwarming Christian fiction tale that explores themes of faith, redemption, and the universal call to be stewards of God's creation. Through the journey of two intelligent squirrels, readers will be reminded of the power of faith and the transformative love of Jesus Christ that knows no boundaries, inspiring all to be shepherds of God's love and grace in the world. In a quiet, picturesque forest called Gracewood, two remarkably intelligent squirrels named Nutmeg and Acorn embark on an extraordinary journey of faith, guided by the unwavering love of a soldier in Christ known as Holy X. Nutmeg and Acorn have always been different from their fellow squirrels. They possess an uncanny wisdom and curiosity that lead them to question the world around them, including the mysteries of creation and the purpose of life. As they delve deeper into their inquiries, they become aware of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the transformative power of His Body and Blood. One fateful day, while foraging for food, Nutmeg and Acorn cross paths with Holy X, a humble and devout soldier in Christ who visits the forest on a spiritual retreat. Holy X is drawn to the squirrels' inquisitive nature and takes them under his wing, becoming their spiritual shepherd. Under Holy X's guidance, Nutmeg and Acorn learn about the teachings of Jesus Christ, His love for all of creation, and the profound significance of the Eucharist. They discover that faith is not limited to humans but extends to all creatures in God's creation. As Nutmeg and Acorn's faith grows, they face various challenges and tests of their newfound beliefs. They encounter skeptical forest animals, undergo trials that test their faith, and learn the importance of forgiveness and love. Through it all, Holy X stands by their side, offering guidance, prayer, and the sacraments. "The Squirrel Shepherds" is a heartwarming Christian fiction tale that explores themes of faith, redemption, and the universal call to be stewards of God's creation. Through the journey of two intelligent squirrels, readers will be reminded of the power of faith and the transformative love of Jesus Christ that knows no boundaries, inspiring all to be shepherds of God's love and grace in the world.
Author: Elizabeth Boase
Publisher: SBL Press
ISBN: 0884141721
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Explore emerging trends in trauma studies and biblical interpretation In recent years there has been a surge of interest in trauma, trauma theory, and its application to the biblical text. This collection of essays explores the usefulness of using trauma theory as a lens through which to read the biblical texts. Each of the essays explores the concept of how trauma might be defined and applied in biblical studies. Using a range of different but intersection theories of trauma, the essays reflect on the value of trauma studies for offering new insights into the biblical text. Including contributions from biblical scholars, as well as systematic and pastoral theologians, this book provides a timely critical reflection on this emerging discussion. Features: Implications for how reading the biblical text through the lens of trauma can be fruitful for contemporary appropriation of the biblical text in pastoral and theological pursuits Articles that integrate hermeneutics of trauma with classical historical-critical methods Essays that address the relationship between individual and collective trauma
Author: Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467457302
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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The End of the Beginning presents a chapter-by-chapter interpretation of Joshua and Judges, based on the author’s translation. Johanna van Wijk-Bos accompanies the reader through the story of Israel from the entry into Canaan up to the time of Samuel. van Wijk-Bos weaves together the memories of ancient Israel’s past into a story that speaks to the traumatic context of postexilic Judah. The books of Joshua and Judges were written for education, edification, and entertainment. Some of the stories may exhilarate us, some may appall; all will speak to the imagination if we let them. They show a people forging a path forward into an uncertain future in the hope that God will forgive past failures and begin again with them. Christians enter the stories of Israel’s past as outsiders, while at the same time claiming a bond with the same God. We expect more from the text than lessons of the past intended for a different people. These are not our stories, but we too hope for insight and for a guiding word in our own uncertain future. This is the first volume of A People and a Land, a multi-volume work on the historical books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings.
Author: Caralie Cooke
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900452360X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 178
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This book reads the Joseph novella alongside contemporary trauma novels to reveal a story written by people trying to reconstruct their assumptive world after the shattering of their old one. It also highlights the religious dimension in trauma theory.
Author: Michael L Satlow
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300206852
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 451
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In this sweeping narrative, Michael Satlow tells the fascinating story of how an ancient collection of obscure Israelite writings became the founding texts of both Judaism and Christianity, considered holy by followers of each faith. Drawing on cutting-edge historical and archeological research, he traces the story of how, when, and why Jews and Christians gradually granted authority to texts that had long lay dormant in a dusty temple archive. The Bible, Satlow maintains, was not the consecrated book it is now until quite late in its history. He describes how elite scribes in the eighth and seventh centuries B.C.E. began the process that led to the creation of several of our biblical texts. It was not until these were translated into Greek in Egypt in the second century B.C.E., however, that some Jews began to see them as culturally authoritative, comparable to Homer’s works in contemporary Greek society. Then, in the first century B.C.E. in Israel, political machinations resulted in the Sadducees assigning legal power to the writings. We see how the world Jesus was born into was largely biblically illiterate and how he knew very little about the texts upon which his apostles would base his spiritual leadership. Synthesizing an enormous body of scholarly work, Satlow’s groundbreaking study offers provocative new assertions about commonly accepted interpretations of biblical history as well as a unique window into how two of the world’s great faiths came into being.
Author: David M. Carr
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300210248
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 335
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Book Description
Human trauma gave birth to the Bible, suggests eminent religious scholar David Carr. The Bible’s ability to speak to suffering is a major reason why the sacred texts of Judaism and Christianity have retained their relevance for thousands of years. In his fascinating and provocative reinterpretation of the Bible’s origins, the author tells the story of how the Jewish people and Christian community had to adapt to survive multiple catastrophes and how their holy scriptures both reflected and reinforced each religion’s resilient nature. Carr’s thought-provoking analysis demonstrates how many of the central tenets of biblical religion, including monotheism and the idea of suffering as God’s retribution, are factors that provided Judaism and Christianity with the strength and flexibility to endure in the face of disaster. In addition, the author explains how the Jewish Bible was deeply shaped by the Jewish exile in Babylon, an event that it rarely describes, and how the Christian Bible was likewise shaped by the unspeakable shame of having a crucified savior.
