Author: Russell Hatler
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 136582408X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Dmitri Raskolnikov is going to visit his mistress, Michelle, in Las Vegas. Dmitri made his fortune smuggling weapons. He likes to bury the competition. Literally. On the other side of the world Tony Erickson attends a Las Vegas electronics show where he meets Genny. After chatting Tony leaves for a session. When Tony returns to Genny's booth she's gone. He's told she works for an escort agency. Tony calls the agency. By mistake they send him Genny's older sister, Dmitri's Michelle. Tony and Michelle share a torrid sexual session. Next day Tony phones Genny for lunch. They end up at a motel where they too enjoy a torrid session. Tony is torn between two sisters. Genny and Tony's sexual romps increase in intensity. Tony soldiers on but in the end he's whipped both literally and figuratively. Meanwhile Tony and Michelle develop a genuine fondness for each other that turns to love. When she finds out, Genny erupts in a jealous rage and plots to dispose of Michelle and Tony permanently.
Sessions with Genny and Michelle
Author: Russell Hatler
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 136582408X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Dmitri Raskolnikov is going to visit his mistress, Michelle, in Las Vegas. Dmitri made his fortune smuggling weapons. He likes to bury the competition. Literally. On the other side of the world Tony Erickson attends a Las Vegas electronics show where he meets Genny. After chatting Tony leaves for a session. When Tony returns to Genny's booth she's gone. He's told she works for an escort agency. Tony calls the agency. By mistake they send him Genny's older sister, Dmitri's Michelle. Tony and Michelle share a torrid sexual session. Next day Tony phones Genny for lunch. They end up at a motel where they too enjoy a torrid session. Tony is torn between two sisters. Genny and Tony's sexual romps increase in intensity. Tony soldiers on but in the end he's whipped both literally and figuratively. Meanwhile Tony and Michelle develop a genuine fondness for each other that turns to love. When she finds out, Genny erupts in a jealous rage and plots to dispose of Michelle and Tony permanently.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 136582408X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Dmitri Raskolnikov is going to visit his mistress, Michelle, in Las Vegas. Dmitri made his fortune smuggling weapons. He likes to bury the competition. Literally. On the other side of the world Tony Erickson attends a Las Vegas electronics show where he meets Genny. After chatting Tony leaves for a session. When Tony returns to Genny's booth she's gone. He's told she works for an escort agency. Tony calls the agency. By mistake they send him Genny's older sister, Dmitri's Michelle. Tony and Michelle share a torrid sexual session. Next day Tony phones Genny for lunch. They end up at a motel where they too enjoy a torrid session. Tony is torn between two sisters. Genny and Tony's sexual romps increase in intensity. Tony soldiers on but in the end he's whipped both literally and figuratively. Meanwhile Tony and Michelle develop a genuine fondness for each other that turns to love. When she finds out, Genny erupts in a jealous rage and plots to dispose of Michelle and Tony permanently.
The Adult Chair
Author: Michelle Chalfant
Publisher: Michelle Chalfant
ISBN: 9780999892602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
The Adult Chair is more than a book, or a tool, or a process. It is an entirely new way to see your world, your relationships, your career, and your life.
Publisher: Michelle Chalfant
ISBN: 9780999892602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
The Adult Chair is more than a book, or a tool, or a process. It is an entirely new way to see your world, your relationships, your career, and your life.
Hello, Fears
Author: Michelle Poler
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492688908
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Are you ready to break free from the grip of fear and embark on a journey of personal growth and empowerment? For readers of motivational books like Daring Greatly and Girl, Wash Your Face, this growth mindset personal development book from acclaimed speaker and influencer, Michelle Poler, will help you push out of your comfort zone and find authentic happiness. With a captivating blend of vulnerability, humor, and actionable insights, Michelle shares her story of conquering 100 fears in 100 days and provides a roadmap to help you navigate the uncharted territories of your fears. From public speaking and taking risks to facing rejection and embracing vulnerability, Hello, Fears equips you with the tools and mindset needed to set life-changing goals, embrace courage, and live a life without limits. Learn how to identify and understand your fears, uncovering their root causes Discover proven techniques to step out of your comfort zone and face challenges with confidence Overcome the fear of failure and transform setbacks into stepping stones for success Embrace vulnerability and build authentic connections in your personal and professional life Cultivate resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty and change Develop a growth mindset and harness fear as a catalyst for personal growth Whether you're struggling with fear in your career, relationships, or personal aspirations, Hello, Fears provides the guidance and motivation you need to break free and live a life driven by courage, resilience, and purpose. Embrace the transformative power of fear and unlock your true potential today!
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492688908
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Are you ready to break free from the grip of fear and embark on a journey of personal growth and empowerment? For readers of motivational books like Daring Greatly and Girl, Wash Your Face, this growth mindset personal development book from acclaimed speaker and influencer, Michelle Poler, will help you push out of your comfort zone and find authentic happiness. With a captivating blend of vulnerability, humor, and actionable insights, Michelle shares her story of conquering 100 fears in 100 days and provides a roadmap to help you navigate the uncharted territories of your fears. From public speaking and taking risks to facing rejection and embracing vulnerability, Hello, Fears equips you with the tools and mindset needed to set life-changing goals, embrace courage, and live a life without limits. Learn how to identify and understand your fears, uncovering their root causes Discover proven techniques to step out of your comfort zone and face challenges with confidence Overcome the fear of failure and transform setbacks into stepping stones for success Embrace vulnerability and build authentic connections in your personal and professional life Cultivate resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty and change Develop a growth mindset and harness fear as a catalyst for personal growth Whether you're struggling with fear in your career, relationships, or personal aspirations, Hello, Fears provides the guidance and motivation you need to break free and live a life driven by courage, resilience, and purpose. Embrace the transformative power of fear and unlock your true potential today!
Legendary Woman
Author: Michelle McClain-Walters
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 1629998850
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Every woman is a legend in the making. Legendary women aren’t just those in the history books or leading in business or politics. They are everyday women—the single mom, the prayer leader, the stay-at-home wife—who choose to say yes to God. That one simple act can create a legendary legacy that lives on from generation to generation and forever changes the course of humankind as we know it. In Legendary Woman, Bible teacher Michelle McClain-Walters gives flight to the legendary nature in each woman who dares to dream and risk everything to live out her divine purpose. Through the stories of women in Scripture and history, the book presents twelve characteristics of a legendary woman, and challenges you to identify your defining moments—when your destiny intersects with an epic need within your family, community, nation, or your world—and be willing to say yes to the legendary role God has uniquely fashioned for you. In addition, prayers and biblically based confessions, affirmations, and declarations throughout the book will fill you with the confidence you need to embrace who you are at every level. This is the finest hour in human history to be a woman. The Lord Most High is activating an army of women who will lead, preach, pray, prophesy, and prosper under the active guidance of the Holy Spirit. Every woman has a place in this army. Every woman is a legend in the making. Whether you had a dark past or are the unlikeliest of heroes, you will come to embrace your path as a real-life legend in the making, the very expression of God in feminine form. Using female world-changers of the Bible, this book will encourage you to forget your past, realize your potential, and say yes to the divine destiny God is revealing to you. Other Books From Michelle McClain-Walters The Esther Anointing 978-1-62999-587-7 The Deborah Anointing 978-1-62999-606-7 The Anna Anointing 978-1-62999-947-1 The Ruth Anointing 978-1-62999-463-5 The Hannah Anointing 978-1-62999-567-0
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 1629998850
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Every woman is a legend in the making. Legendary women aren’t just those in the history books or leading in business or politics. They are everyday women—the single mom, the prayer leader, the stay-at-home wife—who choose to say yes to God. That one simple act can create a legendary legacy that lives on from generation to generation and forever changes the course of humankind as we know it. In Legendary Woman, Bible teacher Michelle McClain-Walters gives flight to the legendary nature in each woman who dares to dream and risk everything to live out her divine purpose. Through the stories of women in Scripture and history, the book presents twelve characteristics of a legendary woman, and challenges you to identify your defining moments—when your destiny intersects with an epic need within your family, community, nation, or your world—and be willing to say yes to the legendary role God has uniquely fashioned for you. In addition, prayers and biblically based confessions, affirmations, and declarations throughout the book will fill you with the confidence you need to embrace who you are at every level. This is the finest hour in human history to be a woman. The Lord Most High is activating an army of women who will lead, preach, pray, prophesy, and prosper under the active guidance of the Holy Spirit. Every woman has a place in this army. Every woman is a legend in the making. Whether you had a dark past or are the unlikeliest of heroes, you will come to embrace your path as a real-life legend in the making, the very expression of God in feminine form. Using female world-changers of the Bible, this book will encourage you to forget your past, realize your potential, and say yes to the divine destiny God is revealing to you. Other Books From Michelle McClain-Walters The Esther Anointing 978-1-62999-587-7 The Deborah Anointing 978-1-62999-606-7 The Anna Anointing 978-1-62999-947-1 The Ruth Anointing 978-1-62999-463-5 The Hannah Anointing 978-1-62999-567-0
Holistic Creativity
Author: Michelle Rothwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999222720
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Holistic Creativity is a complete System for inspired productivity. It merges ArtisticPractices, Creative Thinking, cutting-edge Neuroscience and Psychology, and ancienttechniques for self-awareness to form a comprehensive foundation for inspiration,innovation, and productivity.Holistic Creativity provides essential help at any stage of the creative process, whetheryou are analyzing an opportunity, creating original ideas, developing an approach,refining a technique, producing content, or delivering finished work.This course provides a complete, self-directed approach that will transform the wayyou conceive, develop, and deliver creative outcomes. This method utilizes thestructure and rigor of a college-level lecture/lab course, which can be completedsuccessfully part-time.Each chapter exploring the 12 Principles of Holistic Creativity contains detailedexplanations of the System, relevant information, summaries of significant research,stimulating quotes, and inspiring examples:¿ 24 in-depth learning modules with detailed explanations and practical exercises¿ Dozens of individual of proven, effective techniques for self-assessment¿ 100+ key resources for extended research and exploration¿ Find additional resources and support at: www.HolisticCreativity.comWhat you can achieve as a holistic creative:¿ Efficiently identify the crux of an opportunity¿ Get unstuck effectively and keep moving forward efficiently¿ Develop flexible, elegant methods for inspiration, productivity, and innovation¿ Create solutions with purpose, power, and impact¿ Become a sought-after employee and collaborator
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999222720
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Holistic Creativity is a complete System for inspired productivity. It merges ArtisticPractices, Creative Thinking, cutting-edge Neuroscience and Psychology, and ancienttechniques for self-awareness to form a comprehensive foundation for inspiration,innovation, and productivity.Holistic Creativity provides essential help at any stage of the creative process, whetheryou are analyzing an opportunity, creating original ideas, developing an approach,refining a technique, producing content, or delivering finished work.This course provides a complete, self-directed approach that will transform the wayyou conceive, develop, and deliver creative outcomes. This method utilizes thestructure and rigor of a college-level lecture/lab course, which can be completedsuccessfully part-time.Each chapter exploring the 12 Principles of Holistic Creativity contains detailedexplanations of the System, relevant information, summaries of significant research,stimulating quotes, and inspiring examples:¿ 24 in-depth learning modules with detailed explanations and practical exercises¿ Dozens of individual of proven, effective techniques for self-assessment¿ 100+ key resources for extended research and exploration¿ Find additional resources and support at: www.HolisticCreativity.comWhat you can achieve as a holistic creative:¿ Efficiently identify the crux of an opportunity¿ Get unstuck effectively and keep moving forward efficiently¿ Develop flexible, elegant methods for inspiration, productivity, and innovation¿ Create solutions with purpose, power, and impact¿ Become a sought-after employee and collaborator
Sessions
Author: E. Victoria
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504974883
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Eden Victoria (a.k.a Vickie) has come to the realization that no matter how far you run you cant escape your past. Whether we choose to believe it or not, our paths have already been designated for our journey through life. After making the decision to move down south, Ms. Night experiences a roller coaster of events which has her second guesting her decisions. After moving back to her home town of Indianapolis, she is confronted with some of the same negative infractions shes ran from for more than half of her life. She can no longer ignore her past when a situation between her and her mother forces her to uncover the very demons she has fought so hard to burry away in her closet. Witness Edens journey as she discovers who she is and how she became to be while exposing her life and discovering her real self in these mandatory sessions.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504974883
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Eden Victoria (a.k.a Vickie) has come to the realization that no matter how far you run you cant escape your past. Whether we choose to believe it or not, our paths have already been designated for our journey through life. After making the decision to move down south, Ms. Night experiences a roller coaster of events which has her second guesting her decisions. After moving back to her home town of Indianapolis, she is confronted with some of the same negative infractions shes ran from for more than half of her life. She can no longer ignore her past when a situation between her and her mother forces her to uncover the very demons she has fought so hard to burry away in her closet. Witness Edens journey as she discovers who she is and how she became to be while exposing her life and discovering her real self in these mandatory sessions.
On My Own Two Feet
Author: Amy Purdy
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062379119
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Amy Purdy, who inspired a nation on Dancing with the Stars and has been called a hero by Oprah Winfrey, reveals the intimate details of her triumphant comeback from the brink of death to making history as a Paralympic snowboarder. In this poignant and uplifting memoir, Dancing With the Stars sensation Amy Purdy reveals the story of how losing her legs led her to find a spiritual path. When the Las Vegas native was just nineteen, she contracted bacterial meningitis and was given less than a two percent chance of survival. In a near-death experience, she saw three figures who told her: “You can come with us, or you can stay. No matter what happens in your life, it’s all going to make sense in the end.” In that moment, Amy chose to live. Her glimpse of the afterlife—coupled with a mysterious premonition she’d had a month before —became the defining experiences that put Amy’s life on a new trajectory after her legs had to be amputated. She wouldn’t just beat meningitis and walk again; she would go on to create a life filled with bold adventures, big dreams, and boundless vitality—and share that spirit with the world. In 2014, Amy—the only competitor, male or female, with two prosthetic legs—claimed a bronze medal for the U.S. Paralympic team in adaptive snowboarding. She then became a contestant on season eighteen of Dancing With the Stars, and viewers were captivated as the girl with bionic legs managed to out-dance her competitors all the way to the finale. Amy’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity we all have to dream bigger, defy expectations, and rewrite our stories. Amy was given a second chance for a reason—to use her life to inspire others. Her powerful memoir urges us to live life to the fullest, because we are all a lot more capable than we could ever imagine.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062379119
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Amy Purdy, who inspired a nation on Dancing with the Stars and has been called a hero by Oprah Winfrey, reveals the intimate details of her triumphant comeback from the brink of death to making history as a Paralympic snowboarder. In this poignant and uplifting memoir, Dancing With the Stars sensation Amy Purdy reveals the story of how losing her legs led her to find a spiritual path. When the Las Vegas native was just nineteen, she contracted bacterial meningitis and was given less than a two percent chance of survival. In a near-death experience, she saw three figures who told her: “You can come with us, or you can stay. No matter what happens in your life, it’s all going to make sense in the end.” In that moment, Amy chose to live. Her glimpse of the afterlife—coupled with a mysterious premonition she’d had a month before —became the defining experiences that put Amy’s life on a new trajectory after her legs had to be amputated. She wouldn’t just beat meningitis and walk again; she would go on to create a life filled with bold adventures, big dreams, and boundless vitality—and share that spirit with the world. In 2014, Amy—the only competitor, male or female, with two prosthetic legs—claimed a bronze medal for the U.S. Paralympic team in adaptive snowboarding. She then became a contestant on season eighteen of Dancing With the Stars, and viewers were captivated as the girl with bionic legs managed to out-dance her competitors all the way to the finale. Amy’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity we all have to dream bigger, defy expectations, and rewrite our stories. Amy was given a second chance for a reason—to use her life to inspire others. Her powerful memoir urges us to live life to the fullest, because we are all a lot more capable than we could ever imagine.
A Month in Provence
Author: Gillian Harvey
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1804269816
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
A totally gorgeous escapist new story from the author of the international bestseller, A Year at the French Farmhouse. Interior designer Nicky always used to know how to make the best of things. Ever since she lost her husband though, things haven’t been easy. She’s had to raise her two daughters alone and she’s so proud to see them all grown up, and she knows that’s down to her. But she can’t help but feel like she doesn’t know what to do with her life now... Then her best friend begs her to help out. Jenny is a TV exec and her new renovation show is in peril. Only Nicky can help. The catch – Nicky needs to fly to Provence... tomorrow. To renovate a tumbledown B&B. Jenny doesn’t mention the fact that the grumpy B&B owner Robert seems to need a makeover too. Or that the budget is next to nothing... Will Nicky be able to turn the B&B’s fortunes around, save her best friend’s job, and maybe even find some happiness for herself, under the blazing hot French sun this summer...? Totally gorgeous, escapist, uplifting fiction that lets you escape to sun-soaked Provence. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jennifer Bohnet and Debbie Macomber. Readers are LOVING A Month in Provence: ‘Irresistible! Sparkles with warmth, wit and compassion. A treat from start to finish!’ Nicola Gill, author ‘There’s nothing like a book where the main character gets to change her life dramatically to get my attention!... Warm and wonderful... Really relatable and lovely and made me want to jump right in... Definitely an uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down.’ Kim Nash, author ‘It was wonderful to escape to Provence... [and] a joy to follow Nicky's resuscitation of a languishing French hotel as she comes to terms with her own past (and possible future?!) in a brilliantly written, uplifting read.’ Tom Benjamin, author ‘A joy... Honestly, I loved this story so much. It is filled with hope, and there are emotional moments as well as some giggles, too.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a great, escapist read!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The entertainment, the friendships, the drama, the laughs, a book that transports you to the South of France = A Great Summer Read!... Fun, entertaining and enjoyable... I’m all in!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Just wonderful!... In one of the chapters, I cried my way through the whole of it... just so moving and meaningful... [But] this book is also funny and had me giggling and smiling at certain things that happen... This has been the perfect book, in the perfect setting, with perfect characters.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gillian Harvey’s books are the ultimate treat... Funny, witty, emotional, endearing... Her books are everything!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1804269816
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
A totally gorgeous escapist new story from the author of the international bestseller, A Year at the French Farmhouse. Interior designer Nicky always used to know how to make the best of things. Ever since she lost her husband though, things haven’t been easy. She’s had to raise her two daughters alone and she’s so proud to see them all grown up, and she knows that’s down to her. But she can’t help but feel like she doesn’t know what to do with her life now... Then her best friend begs her to help out. Jenny is a TV exec and her new renovation show is in peril. Only Nicky can help. The catch – Nicky needs to fly to Provence... tomorrow. To renovate a tumbledown B&B. Jenny doesn’t mention the fact that the grumpy B&B owner Robert seems to need a makeover too. Or that the budget is next to nothing... Will Nicky be able to turn the B&B’s fortunes around, save her best friend’s job, and maybe even find some happiness for herself, under the blazing hot French sun this summer...? Totally gorgeous, escapist, uplifting fiction that lets you escape to sun-soaked Provence. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jennifer Bohnet and Debbie Macomber. Readers are LOVING A Month in Provence: ‘Irresistible! Sparkles with warmth, wit and compassion. A treat from start to finish!’ Nicola Gill, author ‘There’s nothing like a book where the main character gets to change her life dramatically to get my attention!... Warm and wonderful... Really relatable and lovely and made me want to jump right in... Definitely an uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down.’ Kim Nash, author ‘It was wonderful to escape to Provence... [and] a joy to follow Nicky's resuscitation of a languishing French hotel as she comes to terms with her own past (and possible future?!) in a brilliantly written, uplifting read.’ Tom Benjamin, author ‘A joy... Honestly, I loved this story so much. It is filled with hope, and there are emotional moments as well as some giggles, too.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a great, escapist read!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The entertainment, the friendships, the drama, the laughs, a book that transports you to the South of France = A Great Summer Read!... Fun, entertaining and enjoyable... I’m all in!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Just wonderful!... In one of the chapters, I cried my way through the whole of it... just so moving and meaningful... [But] this book is also funny and had me giggling and smiling at certain things that happen... This has been the perfect book, in the perfect setting, with perfect characters.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gillian Harvey’s books are the ultimate treat... Funny, witty, emotional, endearing... Her books are everything!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Official Journal and Yearbook ... Session of the New Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Author: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Minnesota Annual Conference
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Methodist Church
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Methodist Church
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Satan and the Scots
Author: Michelle D. Brock
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317059476
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Frequent discussions of Satan from the pulpit, in the courtroom, in print, in self-writings, and on the streets rendered the Devil an immediate and assumed presence in early modern Scotland. For some, especially those engaged in political struggle, this produced a unifying effect by providing a proximate enemy for communities to rally around. For others, the Reformed Protestant emphasis on the relationship between sin and Satan caused them to suspect, much to their horror, that their own depraved hearts placed them in league with the Devil. Exploring what it meant to live in a world in which Satan’s presence was believed to be, and indeed, perceived to be, ubiquitous, this book recreates the role of the Devil in the mental worlds of the Scottish people from the Reformation through the early eighteenth century. In so doing it is both the first history of the Devil in Scotland and a case study of the profound ways that beliefs about evil can change lives and shape whole societies. Building upon recent scholarship on demonology and witchcraft, this study contributes to and advances this body of literature in three important ways. First, it moves beyond establishing what people believed about the Devil to explore what these beliefs actually did- how they shaped the piety, politics, lived experiences, and identities of Scots from across the social spectrum. Second, while many previous studies of the Devil remain confined to national borders, this project situates Scottish demonic belief within the confluence of British, Atlantic, and European religious thought. Third, this book engages with long-running debates about Protestantism and the ’disenchantment of the world’, suggesting that Reformed theology, through its dogged emphasis on human depravity, eroded any rigid divide between the supernatural evil of Satan and the natural wickedness of men and women. This erosion was borne out not only in pages of treatises and sermons, but in the lives of Scots of all sorts. Ultimately, this study suggests that post-Reformation beliefs about the Devil profoundly influenced the experiences and identities of the Scottish people through the creation of a shared cultural conversation about evil and human nature.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317059476
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Frequent discussions of Satan from the pulpit, in the courtroom, in print, in self-writings, and on the streets rendered the Devil an immediate and assumed presence in early modern Scotland. For some, especially those engaged in political struggle, this produced a unifying effect by providing a proximate enemy for communities to rally around. For others, the Reformed Protestant emphasis on the relationship between sin and Satan caused them to suspect, much to their horror, that their own depraved hearts placed them in league with the Devil. Exploring what it meant to live in a world in which Satan’s presence was believed to be, and indeed, perceived to be, ubiquitous, this book recreates the role of the Devil in the mental worlds of the Scottish people from the Reformation through the early eighteenth century. In so doing it is both the first history of the Devil in Scotland and a case study of the profound ways that beliefs about evil can change lives and shape whole societies. Building upon recent scholarship on demonology and witchcraft, this study contributes to and advances this body of literature in three important ways. First, it moves beyond establishing what people believed about the Devil to explore what these beliefs actually did- how they shaped the piety, politics, lived experiences, and identities of Scots from across the social spectrum. Second, while many previous studies of the Devil remain confined to national borders, this project situates Scottish demonic belief within the confluence of British, Atlantic, and European religious thought. Third, this book engages with long-running debates about Protestantism and the ’disenchantment of the world’, suggesting that Reformed theology, through its dogged emphasis on human depravity, eroded any rigid divide between the supernatural evil of Satan and the natural wickedness of men and women. This erosion was borne out not only in pages of treatises and sermons, but in the lives of Scots of all sorts. Ultimately, this study suggests that post-Reformation beliefs about the Devil profoundly influenced the experiences and identities of the Scottish people through the creation of a shared cultural conversation about evil and human nature.