Author: Rafael Salaberry
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1441131760
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
This book presents an analysis of the difficulties faced by native speakers of English in the learning of Romance languages and in so doing proposes a comprehensive model of the acquisition of tense-aspect marking. While L1 speakers of English may quickly learn to identify and, to some extent, use the Spanish perfective and imperfective verb endings, the L2 representation of tense-aspect distinctions among both beginning and advanced learners requires a comprehensive multidimensional analysis. Through a detailed examination of new and existing empirical data, this monograph proposes a new model for examining tense-aspect marking in second language acquisition, which reconciles competing, alternative hypotheses. This comprehensive account will be of interest to academics researching second language acquisition and applied linguistics.
Marking Past Tense in Second Language Acquisition
Author: Rafael Salaberry
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1441131760
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
This book presents an analysis of the difficulties faced by native speakers of English in the learning of Romance languages and in so doing proposes a comprehensive model of the acquisition of tense-aspect marking. While L1 speakers of English may quickly learn to identify and, to some extent, use the Spanish perfective and imperfective verb endings, the L2 representation of tense-aspect distinctions among both beginning and advanced learners requires a comprehensive multidimensional analysis. Through a detailed examination of new and existing empirical data, this monograph proposes a new model for examining tense-aspect marking in second language acquisition, which reconciles competing, alternative hypotheses. This comprehensive account will be of interest to academics researching second language acquisition and applied linguistics.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1441131760
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
This book presents an analysis of the difficulties faced by native speakers of English in the learning of Romance languages and in so doing proposes a comprehensive model of the acquisition of tense-aspect marking. While L1 speakers of English may quickly learn to identify and, to some extent, use the Spanish perfective and imperfective verb endings, the L2 representation of tense-aspect distinctions among both beginning and advanced learners requires a comprehensive multidimensional analysis. Through a detailed examination of new and existing empirical data, this monograph proposes a new model for examining tense-aspect marking in second language acquisition, which reconciles competing, alternative hypotheses. This comprehensive account will be of interest to academics researching second language acquisition and applied linguistics.
The World of Horrotica
Author: David Edward Collier
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483690814
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
THE APOCALYPSE CODEX PROPHESIZES THE COMING OF THE APOCALYPSE, UNLESS, OF COURSE, THE UNDERGROUND APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE CAN PREVENT THE APOCALYPSE FROM HAPPENING. HOWEVER, IN THE TRICKY PROCESS OF TRYING TO PREVENT THE APOCALYPSE, THE APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE INSTEAD CAUSES THE APOCALYPSE TO BEGIN. IS THE ZOMBIE DOOMSDAY UPON US: IN SHADOW OF TOMORROW, HELLREBEL AND HELLDEVIL ARE ORPHANED TWINS RAISED AS DAY-WALKING VAMPIRE HUNTERS BY THE BROTHERHOOD OF BLOOD, OTHERWISE KNOWN DOWN THE ROAD AS THE UNDERGROUND APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE. WALKING DEAD MEN WANTED AS VIGILANTE OUTLAWS HUNTED DOWN BY THE LAW, HELLREBEL AND HELLDEVIL MUST HUNT DOWN THE DEVIL INCARNATE BEFORE THE DEVIL INCARNATE HUNTS DOWN SIN INCARNATE. OTHERWISE, SIN INCARNATE WILL GIVE BIRTH TO DEATH INCARNATE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DID YOU KNOW ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON PENNED DR. JECKYLL AND MR. HYDE ON A SIX-DAY COCAINE BINGE? LIKE DR. JECKYLL AND MR. HYDE, EACH ONE OF US HAS A SPLIT PERSONALITY. THE GOOD SIDE THAT WE SHOW OFF DURING THE DAY, AND THEN THAT DARK SIDE THAT WE TRY TO KEEP HIDDEN IN THE DARKEST CORNER OF OUR CLOSET. I HIDE THESE EPISODES INSIDE THE CLOSET. WE ALL HAVE SKELETONS BURIED IN OUR CLOSET. BUT ME, I HAVE A CEMETERY BURIED IN MINE. HOWEVER, I FEAR SOMEONE WILL UNLOCK MY CLOSET. I SEE IT EVERY NIGHT IN MY NIGHTMARES, NIGHTMARES THAT WAKE ME EVERY NIGHT. LIKE FRANKENSTEIN, I SEE MYSELF FLEEING IN FEAR, RUNNING FASTER AND FASTER, RUSHING DOWN A DARK ROAD DISAPPEARING THROUGH THE SNOW-SWEPT WOODS GROWING DARKER AMIDST A BITTER WINTER, RUNNING FARTHER AND FURTHER AWAY, RUSHING THROUGH THE WIND-SWEPT WILD. IT WANDERS WAYWARD ACROSS UNFOLDING VIRGIN VISTAS AS IT WONDERS TO GOD IN HEAVEN, WHY THE HELL IN THE WORLD ARE THE RABID DOGS IN SUCH RUTHLESS, PITILESS, RELENTLESS PURSUIT? THERE ARE SOME DOGS THAT BARK. HOWEVER, THERE ARE OTHER DOGS THAT BITE. SAVE ME FROM MY SINS BEFORE THEY CATCH UP TO ME. MAN MAKES HIS HELL AND MY MIND IS MINE. SAVE ME FROM THE DEVIL AND FREE MY SOUL FROM THIS LIVING HELL. AS A WALKING DEAD MAN HUNTED DOWN IN THE DEAD MANS LAND, YUPPIE CITY WAS HOOKED ON MALE FUEL. MALE FUEL TURNED YOU INTO A MAN. MALE FUEL TURNED YOU INTO A MACHINE. MALE FUEL TURNED YOU INTO A MONSTER. HOWEVER, WHEN BIO/CIDE WENT UNDER, BIO/CIDE CITY NO LONGER MASS-PRODUCED MALE FUEL. THE ALICE-IN-WONDERLAND WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOM OF MALE FUEL WAS THAT YOU DEVELOPED VIOLENT ZOMBIE-LIKE BEHAVIOR THAT TURNED YOU INTO A HUMAN BEAST THAT BEHAVED LIKE A ZOMBIE. WHAT WAS STILL LEFT AT THE BIO/CIDE CITY WAS HORDED BY HUMANS THAT TOOK REFUGE UNDERGROUND. HOWEVER, FOR THOSE THAT WERE STILL ALIVE, THE UNDERWORLD WAS NOT ANY BETTER THAN THE WORLD THEY LEFT BEHIND. FOLLOWING THE GRAVEYARD WARS, THE WORLD OF HORROTICA WAS RECLAIMED BY THE OUTCASTS AND THE OUTLAWS WHO WEATHERED THE STORM WHILE LIVING UNDERGROUND WHERE THE REMAINING REMNANTS OF THE HUMAN CIVILIZATION RETURNED TO THE MORTAL WORLD WHERE THE OUTCASTS AND THE OUTLAWS TOOK CONTROL OF THE HUMAN WORLD, WHICH BECAME KNOWN AS THE LAWLESS LAND.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483690814
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
THE APOCALYPSE CODEX PROPHESIZES THE COMING OF THE APOCALYPSE, UNLESS, OF COURSE, THE UNDERGROUND APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE CAN PREVENT THE APOCALYPSE FROM HAPPENING. HOWEVER, IN THE TRICKY PROCESS OF TRYING TO PREVENT THE APOCALYPSE, THE APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE INSTEAD CAUSES THE APOCALYPSE TO BEGIN. IS THE ZOMBIE DOOMSDAY UPON US: IN SHADOW OF TOMORROW, HELLREBEL AND HELLDEVIL ARE ORPHANED TWINS RAISED AS DAY-WALKING VAMPIRE HUNTERS BY THE BROTHERHOOD OF BLOOD, OTHERWISE KNOWN DOWN THE ROAD AS THE UNDERGROUND APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE. WALKING DEAD MEN WANTED AS VIGILANTE OUTLAWS HUNTED DOWN BY THE LAW, HELLREBEL AND HELLDEVIL MUST HUNT DOWN THE DEVIL INCARNATE BEFORE THE DEVIL INCARNATE HUNTS DOWN SIN INCARNATE. OTHERWISE, SIN INCARNATE WILL GIVE BIRTH TO DEATH INCARNATE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DID YOU KNOW ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON PENNED DR. JECKYLL AND MR. HYDE ON A SIX-DAY COCAINE BINGE? LIKE DR. JECKYLL AND MR. HYDE, EACH ONE OF US HAS A SPLIT PERSONALITY. THE GOOD SIDE THAT WE SHOW OFF DURING THE DAY, AND THEN THAT DARK SIDE THAT WE TRY TO KEEP HIDDEN IN THE DARKEST CORNER OF OUR CLOSET. I HIDE THESE EPISODES INSIDE THE CLOSET. WE ALL HAVE SKELETONS BURIED IN OUR CLOSET. BUT ME, I HAVE A CEMETERY BURIED IN MINE. HOWEVER, I FEAR SOMEONE WILL UNLOCK MY CLOSET. I SEE IT EVERY NIGHT IN MY NIGHTMARES, NIGHTMARES THAT WAKE ME EVERY NIGHT. LIKE FRANKENSTEIN, I SEE MYSELF FLEEING IN FEAR, RUNNING FASTER AND FASTER, RUSHING DOWN A DARK ROAD DISAPPEARING THROUGH THE SNOW-SWEPT WOODS GROWING DARKER AMIDST A BITTER WINTER, RUNNING FARTHER AND FURTHER AWAY, RUSHING THROUGH THE WIND-SWEPT WILD. IT WANDERS WAYWARD ACROSS UNFOLDING VIRGIN VISTAS AS IT WONDERS TO GOD IN HEAVEN, WHY THE HELL IN THE WORLD ARE THE RABID DOGS IN SUCH RUTHLESS, PITILESS, RELENTLESS PURSUIT? THERE ARE SOME DOGS THAT BARK. HOWEVER, THERE ARE OTHER DOGS THAT BITE. SAVE ME FROM MY SINS BEFORE THEY CATCH UP TO ME. MAN MAKES HIS HELL AND MY MIND IS MINE. SAVE ME FROM THE DEVIL AND FREE MY SOUL FROM THIS LIVING HELL. AS A WALKING DEAD MAN HUNTED DOWN IN THE DEAD MANS LAND, YUPPIE CITY WAS HOOKED ON MALE FUEL. MALE FUEL TURNED YOU INTO A MAN. MALE FUEL TURNED YOU INTO A MACHINE. MALE FUEL TURNED YOU INTO A MONSTER. HOWEVER, WHEN BIO/CIDE WENT UNDER, BIO/CIDE CITY NO LONGER MASS-PRODUCED MALE FUEL. THE ALICE-IN-WONDERLAND WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOM OF MALE FUEL WAS THAT YOU DEVELOPED VIOLENT ZOMBIE-LIKE BEHAVIOR THAT TURNED YOU INTO A HUMAN BEAST THAT BEHAVED LIKE A ZOMBIE. WHAT WAS STILL LEFT AT THE BIO/CIDE CITY WAS HORDED BY HUMANS THAT TOOK REFUGE UNDERGROUND. HOWEVER, FOR THOSE THAT WERE STILL ALIVE, THE UNDERWORLD WAS NOT ANY BETTER THAN THE WORLD THEY LEFT BEHIND. FOLLOWING THE GRAVEYARD WARS, THE WORLD OF HORROTICA WAS RECLAIMED BY THE OUTCASTS AND THE OUTLAWS WHO WEATHERED THE STORM WHILE LIVING UNDERGROUND WHERE THE REMAINING REMNANTS OF THE HUMAN CIVILIZATION RETURNED TO THE MORTAL WORLD WHERE THE OUTCASTS AND THE OUTLAWS TOOK CONTROL OF THE HUMAN WORLD, WHICH BECAME KNOWN AS THE LAWLESS LAND.
WOOD YOU BELIEVE
Author: FR. JIM COGLEY
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491896612
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
SEE WOOD IN A NEW LIGHT SEE YOURSELF IN THE LIGHT OF WOOD UNDERSTAND WHO YOU ARE IN THE LIGHT OF YOUR FAMILY TREE. Don’t allow the past to determine how your life should be in the future. Free yourself from old scripts. Bring healing to your family Tree. Remember your Ancestors Recognize old Patterns Release old Hurts Recover from Illness Reclaim your Identity Rededicate old Places Restore what was Lost Reunite with Lost Siblings Resolve old Conflicts Reflect on Abortion Revisit Memories and Places Reawaken Ancestral Gifts Reconnect with Providence Redeem your Family Tree Revive your Relationships Recover from Family Trauma These are just some of the topics covered in Wood You Believe – The Ancestral Self, where Fr. Jim Cogley, with twenty-five years experience of working in this area, combines the wisdom of spirituality and psychology, with the discipline of woodturning, to provide a multitude of fascinating symbols, life changing insights and some valuable resources for healing. Readers comments: The Ancestral Self adds an exciting new dimension to tracing your family tree. For years I have been reading self-help books and searching for answers. Now I am finally asking the right questions. The Ancestral Self is the book that many are waiting for. It contains so many keys for making sense of our lives. I never realized that a lifelong burden was older than myself and could be lifted. This is one book that delivers much more than it promises.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491896612
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
SEE WOOD IN A NEW LIGHT SEE YOURSELF IN THE LIGHT OF WOOD UNDERSTAND WHO YOU ARE IN THE LIGHT OF YOUR FAMILY TREE. Don’t allow the past to determine how your life should be in the future. Free yourself from old scripts. Bring healing to your family Tree. Remember your Ancestors Recognize old Patterns Release old Hurts Recover from Illness Reclaim your Identity Rededicate old Places Restore what was Lost Reunite with Lost Siblings Resolve old Conflicts Reflect on Abortion Revisit Memories and Places Reawaken Ancestral Gifts Reconnect with Providence Redeem your Family Tree Revive your Relationships Recover from Family Trauma These are just some of the topics covered in Wood You Believe – The Ancestral Self, where Fr. Jim Cogley, with twenty-five years experience of working in this area, combines the wisdom of spirituality and psychology, with the discipline of woodturning, to provide a multitude of fascinating symbols, life changing insights and some valuable resources for healing. Readers comments: The Ancestral Self adds an exciting new dimension to tracing your family tree. For years I have been reading self-help books and searching for answers. Now I am finally asking the right questions. The Ancestral Self is the book that many are waiting for. It contains so many keys for making sense of our lives. I never realized that a lifelong burden was older than myself and could be lifted. This is one book that delivers much more than it promises.
Mirror of Souls
Author: Prabhu TL
Publisher: NestFame Creations Pvt Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
In the vast tapestry of the multiverse, where infinite realities converge and diverge, one magical artifact holds the key to unraveling the mysteries of existence. "Mirror of Souls" is a captivating tale of discovery, courage, and sacrifice, weaving together science fiction and fantasy into an unforgettable journey. Dr. Evelyn Carter, a brilliant and relentless scientist, stumbles upon a mystical mirror with the extraordinary power to reveal parallel universes. Each reflection offers a glimpse into alternate versions of herself, living vastly different lives. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a desire to understand the true nature of reality, Evelyn embarks on a journey that will forever change her life and the fabric of the multiverse. Joined by her steadfast partner, Michael Donovan, Evelyn explores these alternate realities, encountering diverse versions of themselves and uncovering profound truths about their existence. Together, they navigate worlds where they are artists, politicians, environmentalists, and adventurers, each reality offering new insights and challenges. But their explorations soon reveal a sinister force lurking in the shadows—the Shadow Weaver. The Shadow Weaver is a malevolent entity that thrives on chaos and seeks to disrupt the balance of the multiverse. As Evelyn and Michael delve deeper into the mirror's secrets, they find themselves drawn into a battle against this dark force. The stakes are high, and the fate of countless realities hangs in the balance. Their journey takes them to the heart of the multiverse, where they uncover the nexus—a focal point of immense power that connects all realities. Here, they must confront the Shadow Weaver in a final showdown, drawing on the strength of their allies and the wisdom of past guardians. With the help of the Ordo Veritatis, an ancient order dedicated to protecting the multiverse, and a diverse coalition of scientists, mystics, and technologists, they fight to preserve the balance and harmony of all existence. "Mirror of Souls" is a story of exploration and transformation, where the lines between science and mysticism blur, and the power of human resilience and love shines through. Evelyn and Michael's journey is marked by moments of profound insight and heart-wrenching sacrifice, reflecting the complex interplay between ambition and responsibility. The narrative is enriched by the dynamic relationship between Evelyn and Michael, whose partnership embodies the themes of unity and perseverance. Their love and unwavering support for each other become the emotional backbone of the story, highlighting the power of connection in overcoming adversity. As they traverse the infinite realms of the multiverse, Evelyn and Michael encounter not only external threats but also the darker aspects of their nature. Each alternate reality challenges them to grow and adapt, teaching them valuable lessons about the consequences of their choices and the interconnectedness of all things. "Mirror of Souls" is more than just a tale of adventure and discovery; it is a meditation on the human condition and the forces that drive us. It invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the choices that shape their destinies, encouraging them to embrace the infinite possibilities within themselves. With its richly imagined worlds, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, "Mirror of Souls" is a must-read for fans of science fiction and fantasy. It is a journey that will captivate your imagination, touch your heart, and leave you with a sense of wonder and inspiration that lingers long after you turn the final page. Join Evelyn and Michael on their epic quest and discover the reflections of infinity that lie within the "Mirror of Souls."
Publisher: NestFame Creations Pvt Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
In the vast tapestry of the multiverse, where infinite realities converge and diverge, one magical artifact holds the key to unraveling the mysteries of existence. "Mirror of Souls" is a captivating tale of discovery, courage, and sacrifice, weaving together science fiction and fantasy into an unforgettable journey. Dr. Evelyn Carter, a brilliant and relentless scientist, stumbles upon a mystical mirror with the extraordinary power to reveal parallel universes. Each reflection offers a glimpse into alternate versions of herself, living vastly different lives. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a desire to understand the true nature of reality, Evelyn embarks on a journey that will forever change her life and the fabric of the multiverse. Joined by her steadfast partner, Michael Donovan, Evelyn explores these alternate realities, encountering diverse versions of themselves and uncovering profound truths about their existence. Together, they navigate worlds where they are artists, politicians, environmentalists, and adventurers, each reality offering new insights and challenges. But their explorations soon reveal a sinister force lurking in the shadows—the Shadow Weaver. The Shadow Weaver is a malevolent entity that thrives on chaos and seeks to disrupt the balance of the multiverse. As Evelyn and Michael delve deeper into the mirror's secrets, they find themselves drawn into a battle against this dark force. The stakes are high, and the fate of countless realities hangs in the balance. Their journey takes them to the heart of the multiverse, where they uncover the nexus—a focal point of immense power that connects all realities. Here, they must confront the Shadow Weaver in a final showdown, drawing on the strength of their allies and the wisdom of past guardians. With the help of the Ordo Veritatis, an ancient order dedicated to protecting the multiverse, and a diverse coalition of scientists, mystics, and technologists, they fight to preserve the balance and harmony of all existence. "Mirror of Souls" is a story of exploration and transformation, where the lines between science and mysticism blur, and the power of human resilience and love shines through. Evelyn and Michael's journey is marked by moments of profound insight and heart-wrenching sacrifice, reflecting the complex interplay between ambition and responsibility. The narrative is enriched by the dynamic relationship between Evelyn and Michael, whose partnership embodies the themes of unity and perseverance. Their love and unwavering support for each other become the emotional backbone of the story, highlighting the power of connection in overcoming adversity. As they traverse the infinite realms of the multiverse, Evelyn and Michael encounter not only external threats but also the darker aspects of their nature. Each alternate reality challenges them to grow and adapt, teaching them valuable lessons about the consequences of their choices and the interconnectedness of all things. "Mirror of Souls" is more than just a tale of adventure and discovery; it is a meditation on the human condition and the forces that drive us. It invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the choices that shape their destinies, encouraging them to embrace the infinite possibilities within themselves. With its richly imagined worlds, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, "Mirror of Souls" is a must-read for fans of science fiction and fantasy. It is a journey that will captivate your imagination, touch your heart, and leave you with a sense of wonder and inspiration that lingers long after you turn the final page. Join Evelyn and Michael on their epic quest and discover the reflections of infinity that lie within the "Mirror of Souls."
Grimoire for the Green Witch
Author: Ann Moura
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738717835
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The author of the popular Green Witchcraft series presents her personal Book of Shadows, designed for you to use just as she uses it-as a working guide to ritual, spells, and divination. This ready-made, authentic grimoire is based on family tradition and actual magical experience, and is easily adaptable to any tradition of Witchcraft. Grimoire for the Green Witch offers a treasury of magical information—rituals for Esbats and Sabbats, correspondences, circle-casting techniques, sigils, symbols, recitations, spells, teas, oils, baths, and divinations. Every aspect of Craft practice is addressed, from the purely magical to the personally spiritual. It is a distillation of Green practice, with room for growth and new inspiration. 2004 COVR Award First Runner Up
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738717835
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The author of the popular Green Witchcraft series presents her personal Book of Shadows, designed for you to use just as she uses it-as a working guide to ritual, spells, and divination. This ready-made, authentic grimoire is based on family tradition and actual magical experience, and is easily adaptable to any tradition of Witchcraft. Grimoire for the Green Witch offers a treasury of magical information—rituals for Esbats and Sabbats, correspondences, circle-casting techniques, sigils, symbols, recitations, spells, teas, oils, baths, and divinations. Every aspect of Craft practice is addressed, from the purely magical to the personally spiritual. It is a distillation of Green practice, with room for growth and new inspiration. 2004 COVR Award First Runner Up
Martyrs Mirror
Author: David L. Weaver-Zercher
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421418835
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The first scholarly history of the iconic Anabaptist text. Approximately 2,500 Anabaptists were martyred in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century Europe. Their surviving brethren compiled stories of those who suffered and died for the faith into martyr books. The most historically and culturally significant of these, The Bloody Theater—more commonly known as Martyrs Mirror—was assembled by the Dutch Mennonite minister Thieleman van Braght and published in 1660. Today, next to the Bible, it is the single most important text to Anabaptists—Amish, Mennonites, and Hutterites. In some Anabaptist communities, it is passed to new generations as a wedding or graduation gift. David L. Weaver-Zercher combines the fascinating history of Martyrs Mirror with a detailed analysis of Anabaptist life, religion, and martyrdom. He traces the publication, use, and dissemination of this key martyrology across nearly four centuries and explains why it holds sacred status in contemporary Amish and Mennonite households. Even today, the words and deeds of these martyred Christians are referenced in sermons, Sunday school lessons, and history books. Weaver-Zercher argues that Martyrs Mirror was designed to teach believers how to live a proper Christian life. In van Braght’s view, accounts of the martyrs helped to remind readers of the things that mattered, thus inspiring them to greater faithfulness. Martyrs Mirror remains a tool of revival, offering new life to the communities and people who read it by revitalizing Anabaptist ideals and values. Meticulously researched and illustrated with sketches from early publications of Martyrs Mirror, Weaver-Zercher’s ambitious history weaves together the existing scholarship on this iconic text in an accessible and engaging way.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421418835
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The first scholarly history of the iconic Anabaptist text. Approximately 2,500 Anabaptists were martyred in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century Europe. Their surviving brethren compiled stories of those who suffered and died for the faith into martyr books. The most historically and culturally significant of these, The Bloody Theater—more commonly known as Martyrs Mirror—was assembled by the Dutch Mennonite minister Thieleman van Braght and published in 1660. Today, next to the Bible, it is the single most important text to Anabaptists—Amish, Mennonites, and Hutterites. In some Anabaptist communities, it is passed to new generations as a wedding or graduation gift. David L. Weaver-Zercher combines the fascinating history of Martyrs Mirror with a detailed analysis of Anabaptist life, religion, and martyrdom. He traces the publication, use, and dissemination of this key martyrology across nearly four centuries and explains why it holds sacred status in contemporary Amish and Mennonite households. Even today, the words and deeds of these martyred Christians are referenced in sermons, Sunday school lessons, and history books. Weaver-Zercher argues that Martyrs Mirror was designed to teach believers how to live a proper Christian life. In van Braght’s view, accounts of the martyrs helped to remind readers of the things that mattered, thus inspiring them to greater faithfulness. Martyrs Mirror remains a tool of revival, offering new life to the communities and people who read it by revitalizing Anabaptist ideals and values. Meticulously researched and illustrated with sketches from early publications of Martyrs Mirror, Weaver-Zercher’s ambitious history weaves together the existing scholarship on this iconic text in an accessible and engaging way.
Mirror Image
Author: Michael Scott
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765385619
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
A mirror that feeds on human souls wreaks destruction on those around it in Mirror Image, the new novel from internationally bestselling author Michael Scott and Melanie Ruth Rose In an auction house in London, there is a mirror no one will buy. Standing seven feet tall and reaching four feet across, its size makes it unusual. Its horrific powers make it extraordinary. For centuries, the mirror has fed off of the lives of humans, giving them agonizing deaths and sucking their souls into its hellish world. When Jonathan Frazer, the wealthy owner of a furniture and antiques shop in Los Angeles, buys the mirror at an auction, he believes he is getting the bargain of a lifetime. With its age and size, it is easily worth eight times what he paid for it. At this point, the mirror has sat dormant for years. But within days of Jonathan's purchase, the deaths begin again. One employee is crushed when the mirror falls on top of him. A few days later, the corpse of another is found in front of the mirror, brutally stabbed. A third is burned beyond all recognition. All the while, an enormous man with a scarred face is following Jonathan, demanding that he give him the mirror and killing any police officer that gets in his way. The police are becoming desperate. As the death toll rises, Jonathan himself becomes a suspect. He knows there is something wrong with the mirror. He knows it's dangerous. But he cannot bring himself to get rid of it. Everyday he becomes more captivated by the mirror. For the mirror is awakening, and its powers are resurfacing. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765385619
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
A mirror that feeds on human souls wreaks destruction on those around it in Mirror Image, the new novel from internationally bestselling author Michael Scott and Melanie Ruth Rose In an auction house in London, there is a mirror no one will buy. Standing seven feet tall and reaching four feet across, its size makes it unusual. Its horrific powers make it extraordinary. For centuries, the mirror has fed off of the lives of humans, giving them agonizing deaths and sucking their souls into its hellish world. When Jonathan Frazer, the wealthy owner of a furniture and antiques shop in Los Angeles, buys the mirror at an auction, he believes he is getting the bargain of a lifetime. With its age and size, it is easily worth eight times what he paid for it. At this point, the mirror has sat dormant for years. But within days of Jonathan's purchase, the deaths begin again. One employee is crushed when the mirror falls on top of him. A few days later, the corpse of another is found in front of the mirror, brutally stabbed. A third is burned beyond all recognition. All the while, an enormous man with a scarred face is following Jonathan, demanding that he give him the mirror and killing any police officer that gets in his way. The police are becoming desperate. As the death toll rises, Jonathan himself becomes a suspect. He knows there is something wrong with the mirror. He knows it's dangerous. But he cannot bring himself to get rid of it. Everyday he becomes more captivated by the mirror. For the mirror is awakening, and its powers are resurfacing. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Theosophical Path
Author: Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Pour Me out a Blessing Ministries
Author: Deborah Wofford
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781453591918
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
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Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781453591918
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
There is no available information at this time.
Salons, History, and the Creation of Seventeenth-Century France
Author: Faith E. Beasley
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351902202
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 557
Book Description
The first half of the book is a detailed study of how the salons influenced the development of literature. Beasley argues that many women were not only writers, they also served as critics for the literary sphere as a whole. In the second half of the book Beasley examines how historians and literary critics subsequently portrayed the seventeenth century literary realm, which became identified with the great reign of Louis XIV and designated the official canon of French literature. Beasley argues that in a rewriting of this past, the salons were reconfigured in order to advance an alternative view of this premier moment of French culture and of the literary masterpieces that developed out of it. Through her analysis of how the seventeenth century salon has been defined and transmitted to posterity, Beasley illuminates facets of France's collective memory, and the powers that constituted it in the past and that are still working to define it today.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351902202
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 557
Book Description
The first half of the book is a detailed study of how the salons influenced the development of literature. Beasley argues that many women were not only writers, they also served as critics for the literary sphere as a whole. In the second half of the book Beasley examines how historians and literary critics subsequently portrayed the seventeenth century literary realm, which became identified with the great reign of Louis XIV and designated the official canon of French literature. Beasley argues that in a rewriting of this past, the salons were reconfigured in order to advance an alternative view of this premier moment of French culture and of the literary masterpieces that developed out of it. Through her analysis of how the seventeenth century salon has been defined and transmitted to posterity, Beasley illuminates facets of France's collective memory, and the powers that constituted it in the past and that are still working to define it today.