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Heide Museum of Modern Art

By: Heide Museum of Modern Art

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This publication documents the remarkable story of the Museum and the achievements of the people - founders, staff, volunteers, donors, supporters, artists, patrons, fellows and the Board - who have contributed to the development of the nationally significant Heide and its place as an important cultural destination. - excerpt taken from the Director's Forward as written by Jason Smith, Director and CEO.

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192133021X

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9781921330216

‘Now I Know’: Five Centuries of Aqedah Exegesis

By: Albert van der Heide

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‘Now I Know’: Five Centuries of Aqedah Exegesis

By: Albert van der Heide

This book describes how medieval Jewish Bible scholars sought to answer the question of what is meant by the Angel’s message from God to Abraham: ‘Now I Know’, as written in Genesis 22 verse 12. It examines these scholars’ comments on the nineteen verses in Genesis that tell the story of Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice his own son Isaac, the Aqedat Yiṣḥaq. It explores the answers they found to the question of what, indeed, this story is trying to tell us. Is it a drastic way to condemn the practice of child sacrifice? Does it call for replacing human sacrifices with animal sacrifices? Is it a trial by which the Almighty tests the fidelity of one of His followers? Or is it His way to show the world the nature of true belief? The book starts with an introduction to familiarize readers with the many and varied manifestations of the Aqedah theme in Jewish culture and with the developments of medieval Jewish Bible exegesis in general. Next, it offers translations and analyses of the classical medieval Jewish Bible commentaries that deal with the exegesis of Genesis 22, exploring the many angles from which the Aqedah story has been understood. No less than five centuries of medieval Aqedah exegesis are reviewed, from Saadya (882-942) to Isaac Abrabanel (1437-1508). These texts from the commentaries are combined with hermeneutical key passages by Moses Maimonides, Joseph Ibn Kaspi, Ḥasdai Crescas, and others, which were familiar to the minds of the exegetes, or which, conversely, reflect the impact of biblical Aqedah exegesis on religious thought. Together, the passages discussed illustrate the growth and development of Jewish Bible exegesis in dialogue with the rabbinic sources and with the various trends of thought and theology of their times. The consistent focus on the Aqedah constitutes a unifying theme, while the insights presented here greatly advance our understanding of the various developments in medieval Jewish Bible exegesis.

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Springer

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3319475215

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9783319475219

He is the Sun, She is the Moon

Women in Early Modern Germany

By: Heide Wunder

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He is the Sun, She is the Moon

Women in Early Modern Germany

By: Heide Wunder

Renowned German social historian Heide Wunder refers to the cosmic image contained in the 1578 Book of Marital Discipline that characterizes the relationship between husband and wife. Today, "He is the sun, she is the moon" might be interpreted as a hierarchy of dominance and subordination. At the time it was used, however, sun and moon reflected the different but equal status of husband and wife. Wunder shows how the history of women and the history of gender relations can provide crucial insights into how societies organize themselves and provide resources for political action. She observes actual circumstances as well as the normative rules that were supposed to guide women's lives. We learn what skills were necessary to take charge of households, what people ate, how they furnished their homes, what birth control measures were available, what role women played in peasant protest. Wunder finds that, in addition to the history of losses and setbacks for women observed by so many current interpreters, there is a history of gains as well. The regency of noble women was normal, as was the shared responsibility of wife and husband in a peasant household, an artisan's workshop, or a merchant's business. Using sources as diverse as memoirs, wedding and funeral sermons, novels, and chronicles, and including a wealth of demographic information, Wunder reveals a surprising new image of early modern women and provides a richer interpretation of early modern Europe.

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Harvard University Press

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0674383214

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9780674383210

O'New Jersey, Third Edition

Daytripping, Backroads, Eateries, Funky Adventures

By: Robert Heide,John Gilman

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O'New Jersey, Third Edition

Daytripping, Backroads, Eateries, Funky Adventures

By: Robert Heide,John Gilman

The Essential Guide to Exploring the Garden State From the crowded streets of Hoboken to the tip of Cape May, O'New Jersey captures the landmarks, stories, experiences, and photos that make New Jersey such a fascinating state. Written by two seasoned Jersey experts, this travel guide is filled with descriptive listings, detailed trip advice, and maps--everything you'll need to explore both the familiar favorites and far reaches of the Garden State This fully updated and expanded edition includes: - New chapters covering antique excursions and New Jersey's classic car culture, as well as new material on Edison's vintage recordings. - 24 daytrips to destinations all over the state with maps and detailed directions - Hundreds of listings of historical and cultural points of interest, diners and restaurants, nightspots, parks, and other attractions - Over 150 color and black-and-white illustrations that help readers get a feel for the state's unique flavor

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284

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Macmillan

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0312341563

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9780312341565

The Baillieu Myer Collection of the 80s

By: Heide Museum of Modern Art,Museum of Modern Art at Heide

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The Baillieu Myer Collection of the 80s

By: Heide Museum of Modern Art,Museum of Modern Art at Heide

Charting a mirage: The decade of the 80's - Working through the decade: The artists and their works.

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0947104232

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9780947104238

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