Author: Jacob Onyumbe Wenyi
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725268310
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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Piles of Slain, Heaps of Corpses reads the violence in the book of Nahum against the background of the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and tries to show how this violent book can be therapeutic and transformative for wounded communities. Here Jacob Onyumbe views Nahum through four scholarly lenses: poetic analysis, study of Assyrian iconography related to eighth- and seventh-century Judah, ethnographic research among survivors of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and modern studies on the impact of war trauma on communities of survivors. He argues that Nahum uses lyric poetry so as to evoke in seventh-century BCE Judahite audiences the memory of war and destruction at the hands of the Assyrians. The prophet uses poetry to evoke (rather than narrate) in order to bring comfort to his audience by revealing the powerful presence of God in the conditions of traumatic violence. Viewed thus, the book of Nahum cannot be dismissed (as has commonly been the case among both scholars and general readers) as irrelevant or merely vindictive. On the contrary, this book—with its depiction of a vengeful God and repulsive war scenes—is essential, especially for traumatized communities.
Author: Joel Tyler Headley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marshals
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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Author: J. T. Headley
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1596058269
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 297
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The mighty genius of Napoleon has so overshadowed all those beneath him that they have not received their due praise, nor their proper place in history.... But with weak men Napoleon never could have unsettled Europe, and founded and maintained his Empire. The Marshals who led his armies, and governed his conquered provinces, were men of native strength and genius; and as they stand grouped around their mighty chief, they form a circle of military leaders, the like of whom the world has never at one time beheld. -from the Preface Within the reign of Napoleon still in the living memory of some, American author J. T. Headley took on the daunting task of rehabilitating the names and deeds of the emperor's righthand men, virtuoso military strategists and men of dauntless action eclipsed only by the brilliance of their leader. Gathered from essays that appeared in magazines in 1846, this striking two-volume work-notable in itself for being the first books published by the now legendary Scribner and Co.-offers an extraordinary and unparalleled look at Napoleon's most trusted generals. After a brief defense of Napoleon against British historians and an analysis of the emperor's character, Volume I introduces us to: . Marshal Berthier, Duke of Neufchatel, Prince of Wagram, whom Headley calls Napoleon's Boswell . Marshal Lannes, Duke of Montebello, a man of humble birth whose "reckless daring and unconquerable resolution" caught Napoleon's eye . Marshal Macdonald, Duke of Tarentum, as bold and steely as Bonaparte himself . as well as Augereau, Davoust, St. Cyr, Moncey, Mortier, and Soult. OF INTEREST TO: military historians, readers of biographies, students of the Napoleonic Wars American writer and journalist JOEL TYLER HEADLEY (1813-1897) was an editor at the New York Tribune and wrote extensively on historical matters. Among his many books are Washington and his Generals (1847), Life of Cromwell (1848), and the bestselling Life of Washington (1857).
Author: J. T. Headley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marshals
Languages : en
Pages : 362
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Author: Joel Tyler Headley
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1908692383
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 295
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J. T. Headley was born at the very end of the convulsive period of the French revolution and Napoleonic Wars that followed, and wrote a number of volumes on the French army and its leadership of the period. An admirer of the equality and liberty that Napoleon and the Napoleonic Myth expounded, Headley takes an interesting and entertaining view of Napoleon and his Marshals. The glittering array of military talent available to Napoleon, was formed by the upsurge in manpower revolutionary levée en masse and the egalitarian principals. Whilst not an absolute meritocracy, a great number of Generals and indeed Marshals came from humble backgrounds. In this volume, the author charts the careers of Napoleon, Marshals Murat, Lefebvre, Massena, Marmont, Victor, Brune, Oudinot, Bessières, Jourdan, Bernadotte, Suchet, Poniatowski, Grouchy and Ney
Author: Hendrickson Publishers
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 159856661X
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 2175
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Introducing an exciting volume featuring the Messianic Complete Jewish Bible and the newly-revised New International Version, side-by-side. For the first time, readers who seek to compare the Evangelical Christian and Messianic Jewish Bibles need not buy them separately. The CJB and the 2011 NIV version may both be read in this one-of-a-kind parallel Bible. Bible study and small group study participants will enjoy the particular characteristics of both translations. Special Features - The books of the CJB will appear in the same canonical order as the NIV - Features the new NIV 2011 - Presentation page - CJB Preface - NIV Preface
Author: Justin Harvey Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Troubadours
Languages : en
Pages : 544
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Author: Michael Livingston
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472855175
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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Agincourt is one of the most famous battles in English history, a defining part of the national myth. This groundbreaking study by Mike Livingston, author of Never Greater Slaughter, presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory. 'It's quite a feat to write an account of England's most famous battle that makes the reader feel like they're experiencing history that is fresh, new and exhilarating.' Dan Snow King Henry V's victory over the French armies at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 is unquestionably one of the most famous battles in history. From Shakespeare's 'band of brothers' speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. The English invasion of France in 1415 saw them take the French port of Harfleur after a long siege, following which Henry was left with a sick and weakened army, which he chose to march across Normandy to the port of Calais against the wishes of his senior commanders. The French had assembled a superior force and shadowed the English Army before finally blocking its route. The battle that followed was an overwhelming victory for the English, with the French suffering horrific casualties. Agincourt opened the door for Henry V's further conquests in France. Agincourt provides a new look at this famous battle. Mike Livingston goes back to the original sources, including the French battle plan that still survives today, to give a new interpretation, one that challenges the traditional site of the battlefield itself. It is a thrilling new history that not only rewrites the battle as we know it, but also provides fresh insights into the men who fought and died there.
Author: Daniel C. Timmer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108475590
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 305
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Daniel C. Timmer's study explores how the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah engaged with ancient Judah's sociopolitical landscape.
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310456525
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 1697
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Think Deeply // Love Widely The Kingdom of God calls believers to live faithfully in a way that flips the wisdom of worldly kingdoms on its head. In a culture that has become exponentially polarized it can be difficult to think deeply and love widely. The NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible provides readers with thoughtful, Scripture-based notes from a diverse set of trusted Christian voices that explores difficult issues facing Christians today, with features that are honest, nuanced, and filled with grace. The NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible provides hundreds of side-column notes, full page articles, essays, and book introductions that skillfully and thoughtfully address topics such as: race and ethnicity, environmental care, science, abortion, wealth and poverty, politics, baptism, technology, and others. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Book introductions Nine topical essays on relevant issues Christians encounter today Over 200 full-page articles throughout Hundreds of side-column study notes Full list of topics: Abortion and Reproduction • Art and Worship • Baptism • Creation Care • Death and Afterlife • Divorce • Family and Kinship • Festivals, Food, and Drink • Grace • Holiness • Lament and Grief • Leadership and Power • Mental Health • Migration • Politics • Race and Ethnicity • Sabbath • Satan, Demons, Angels, and Giants • Science • Sexuality and Gender • Singleness and Friendship • Slavery • Social Justice • Technology and Media • Trauma and Resilience • Violence and Warfare • Wealth and Poverty • Witchcraft and Magic • Women
