Winner of the 2015 Pierre-Antoine Bernheim Prize for the History of Religion by the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres After a century during which Confucianism was viewed by academics as a relic of the imperial past or, at best, a philosophical resource, its striking comeback in Chinese society today raises a number of questions about the role that this ancient tradition might play in a contemporary context. The Sage and the People is the first comprehensive enquiry into the "Confucian revival" that began in China during the 2000s. Based on extensive anthropological fieldwork carried out over eight years in various parts of the country, it explores the re-appropriation and reinvention of popular practices in fields as diverse as education, self-cultivation, religion, ritual, and politics. The book analyzes the complexity of the "Confucian revival" within the broader context of emerging challenges to such categories as religion, philosophy, and science that prevailed in modernization narratives throughout the last century. Exploring state cults both in Mainland China and Taiwan, authors Sébastien Billioud and Joël Thoraval compare the interplay between politics and religion on the two shores of the Taiwan strait and attempt to shed light on possible future developments of Confucianism in Chinese society.
Winner of the 2015 Pierre-Antoine Bernheim Prize for the History of Religion by the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres After a century during which Confucianism was viewed by academics as a relic of the imperial past or, at best, a philosophical resource, its striking comeback in Chinese society today raises a number of questions about the role that this ancient tradition might play in a contemporary context. The Sage and the People is the first comprehensive enquiry into the "Confucian revival" that began in China during the 2000s. Based on extensive anthropological fieldwork carried out over eight years in various parts of the country, it explores the re-appropriation and reinvention of popular practices in fields as diverse as education, self-cultivation, religion, ritual, and politics. The book analyzes the complexity of the "Confucian revival" within the broader context of emerging challenges to such categories as religion, philosophy, and science that prevailed in modernization narratives throughout the last century. Exploring state cults both in Mainland China and Taiwan, authors Sébastien Billioud and Joël Thoraval compare the interplay between politics and religion on the two shores of the Taiwan strait and attempt to shed light on possible future developments of Confucianism in Chinese society.
Paul’s foundational letter to the Romans is placed within the commonly accepted scripture structure as the initial letter from one of the apostles to the churches in the first century, BC. Paul, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, was by his own account one of the most prominent Jewish scholars, thoroughly versed in the history of his nation, as well as the particulars of the Law of Moses. In the early days of church history, immediately following the crucifixion and ascension of Jesus Christ, Saul of Tarsus was one of the fiercest opponents of the sect known as Christians, initially known by that name in the ancient city of Antioch. The Lord dramatically saved Saul as he approached Damascus in Syria with orders from the Jewish Sanhedrin to capture and return Christians for trial in Jerusalem. Knocked to the ground, and blinded, Jesus instructed him to continue on to Damascus to be prayed for by a Christian, Ananias, at which time he would recover his sight, receive his new name, and begin his new career as the apostle to the nations. Paul was perfectly suited to fulfill his new role. His letter to the Romans laid out the basic doctrines of faith for all believers. In Chapters 9-11, of which this manuscript describes, Paul provides a detailed status report on Israel, including their temporary fall from grace, followed by the wondrous time when they will return to God when All Israel Shall be Saved.
This book teaches using the Torah of doing. It starts with age-appropriate translations of the actual biblical text that are presented as scripts. Rather than just reading the text, students perform it. Reading the text out loud is the first movement in interpretation.In twenty-three texts students go from Adam and Eve to the Death of Moses. The Holiness Code, the Burning Bush, the Spies, and Mah Tovu stops on this journey.
Grades: Pre-K-K Twenty-five individual stories from the Torah. Each story comes with full-color stickers. Beginning with the Creation of the world and ending with Moses' death, the twenty-five A Child's Garden of Torah sticker lessons cover all the major stories.This lesson tells the story of Jacob's two weddings to Leah and Rachel, and the birth of their children.
Zot ha-Torah meshes parashat ha-shavua with a mitzvah of the week found in that parashah. In Zot ha-Torah students 1. study one or two verses of each weekly Torah portion in Hebrew. 2. read verses without vowels in Torah script. 3. study some aspects of their meaning. 4. learn from them a relevant and doable mitzvah. This is a Torah study geared directly to teachable opportunities found in the bar and bat mitzvah year"--
Kefa (Peter) is one of those characters we both love to hate yet grudgingly admire. We are horrified at his weakness in denying Messiah when confronted by a mere servant girl … yet amazed at his boldness to jump out of the boat in the midst of a storm on the Sea of Galilee. In short, Kefa is just like us – filled with moments of seemingly endless faith; then days later crumbling in doubt and fear.Kefa's two pastoral letters reflect the wisdom gained over a lifetime of service as well as the passion of the transforming work of the Spirit in his life. As such, they are filled with important lessons for those of us who dare to believe and follow in his footsteps.Written by Messianic Rabbi Joel Liberman and coming from a series of messages teaching a mature and committed congregation, Letters from The Rock is at once both practical and deep. Its pages resonate with compassion and challenge. More than a book of theory and theology, however, it is intended as a guide for how to live in a world of temptation and trial, suffering and setbacks. It is encouraging and inspirational, designed to move the reader from knowledge into action.We might say it embodies with the same spirit which changed the world nearly 2,000 years ago …
What did Mordeci mean by this stunning declaration to Esther? Esther 4:14Are you prepared for the imminent invasion of Israel by the Holy Spirit and your place in it?"I pray the Lord will use the urgent heart cry of this book to shake the western church. This is a message whose time has come."DAVID DAVISCarmel Assembly (Kehilat HaCarmel), Mount Carmel, Israel"We have entered a season in global history unlike any other... I believe the dream [Joel] describes in this brief work is for the days in which we live, and should challenge you to know where you stand on these issues before you are called upon to make a decision."PAUL WILBURPaul Wilbur Ministries"In Deliverance From Another Place, Joel League blows a clear trumpet to the Church to understand Israel's rightful place in the Covenant of God and to stand with her for the sake of that Covenant."STEVEN FRYSenior Pastor of The Gate, Franklin, Tennessee"A message of support and solidarity for Israel and the Jewish people is needed in these troubled days. Joel League cares deeply and wholeheartedly for this Land and people."ROBERT STEARNSEagles' Wings MinistryJOEL LEAGUE is the founding pastor of Living Waters Church in Shelbyville, Kentucky since 1981 to the present. His passion in ministry is communication of the rightly divided written Word of God for the growth of the believer and the glory of the Author. Pastor League earned a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, located in Wilmore, Kentucky. Joel and his wife Carol have two children and seven grandchildren.Cover design: Nicole Banet
This textbook applies the dynamics of inquiry teaching to recreate an authentically rabbinic study environment. Students read a summary of each parashah, focus on specific verses involving a character's behavior, answer questions derived from those verses, and explore midrashim that address the same question.
Responding to the "Asian values" debate over the compatibility of Confucianism and liberal democracy, Confucianism, Democratization, and Human Rights in Taiwan, by Joel S. Fetzer and J. Christopher Soper, offers a rigorous, systematic investigation of the contributions of Confucian thought to democratization and the protection of women, indigenous peoples, and press freedom in Taiwan. Relying upon a unique combination of empirical analysis of public opinion surveys, legislative debates, public school textbooks, and interviews with leading Taiwanese political actors, this essential study documents the changing role of Confucianism in Taiwan's recent political history. While the ideology largely bolstered authoritarian rule in the past and played little role in Taiwan's democratization, the belief system is now in the process of transforming itself in a pro-democratic direction. In contrast to those who argue that Confucianism is inherently authoritarian, the authors contend that Confucianism is capable of multiple interpretations, including ones that legitimate democratic forms of government. At both the mass and the elite levels, Confucianism remains a powerful ideology in Taiwan despite or even because of the island's democratization. Borrowing from Max Weber's sociology of religion, the writers provide a distinctive theoretical argument for how an ideology like Confucianism can simultaneously accommodate itself to modernity and remain faithful to its core teachings as it decouples itself from the state. In doing so, Fetzer and Soper argue, Confucianism is behaving much like Catholicism, which moved from a position of ambivalence or even opposition to democracy to one of full support. The results of this study have profound implications for other Asian countries such as China and Singapore, which are also Confucian but have not yet made a full transition to democracy.
Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology is a flagship book in pathology. This classic 2-volume reference presents advanced diagnostic techniques and the latest information on all currently known diseases. The book emphasizes the practical differential diagnosis of the surgical specimen while keeping to a minimum discussion of the natural history of the disease, treatment and autopsy findings. Contributors are asked to provide their expert advice on the diagnostic evaluation of every type of specimen from every anatomic site. This approach distinguishes it and provides a style of a personal consultation.
Perfect for radiation oncology physicians and residents needing a multidisciplinary, treatment-focused resource, this updated edition continues to provide the latest knowledge in this consistently growing field. Not only will you broaden your understanding of the basic biology of disease processes, you'll also access updated treatment algorithms, information on techniques, and state-of-the-art modalities. The consistent and concise format provides just the right amount of information, making Clinical Radiation Oncology a welcome resource for use by the entire radiation oncology team. Content is templated and divided into three sections -- Scientific Foundations of Radiation Oncology, Techniques and Modalities, and Disease Sites - for quick access to information. Disease Sites chapters summarize the most important issues on the opening page and include a full-color format, liberal use of tables and figures, a closing section with a discussion of controversies and problems, and a treatment algorithm that reflects the treatment approach of the authors. Chapters have been edited for scientific accuracy, organization, format, and adequacy of outcome data (such as disease control, survival, and treatment tolerance). Allows you to examine the therapeutic management of specific disease sites based on single-modality and combined-modality approaches. Features an emphasis on providing workup and treatment algorithms for each major disease process, as well as the coverage of molecular biology and its relevance to individual diseases. Two new chapters provide an increased emphasis on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body irradiation (SBRT). New Associate Editor, Dr. Andrea Ng, offers her unique perspectives to the Lymphoma and Hematologic Malignancies section. Key Points are summarized at the beginning of each disease-site chapter, mirroring the template headings and highlighting essential information and outcomes. Treatment algorithms and techniques, together with discussions of controversies and problems, reflect the treatment approaches employed by the authors. Disease Site Overviews allow each section editor to give a unique perspective on important issues, while online updates to Disease Site chapters ensure your knowledge is current. Disease Site chapters feature updated information on disease management and outcomes. Four videos accessible on Expert Consult include Intraoperative Irradiation, Prostate Brachytherapy, Penile Brachytherapy, and Ocular Melanoma. Thirty all-new anatomy drawings increase your visual understanding. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Since publication of the First Edition in 1982, Hemostasis and Thrombosis has established itself as the pre-eminent book in the field of coagulation disorders. No other book is as inclusive in scope, with coverage of the field from the standpoint of both basic scientists and clinicians. This comprehensive resource details the essentials of bleeding and thrombotic disorders and the management of patients with these and related problems, and delivers the most up-to-date information on normal biochemistry and function of platelets or endothelial cells, as well as in-depth discussions of the pharmacology of anticoagulant, fibrinolytic, and hemostatic drugs. NEW to the Sixth Edition... • A new team of editors, each a leader in his field, assures you of fresh, authoritative perspectives. • Full color throughout • A companion website that offers full text online and an image bank. • A new introductory section of chapters on basic sciences as related to the field • Entirely new section on Hemostatic and Thrombotic Disorders Associated with Systemic Conditions includes material on pediatric patients, women's health issues, cancer, sickle cell disease, and other groups. • Overview chapters preceding each section address broad topics of general importance. This is the tablet version which does not include access to the supplemental content mentioned in the text.
Often working under severely restricted academic and social conditions, the Latvian scholar Joel Weinberg has made a unique and important contribution to biblical studies. Influenced by Soviet work in ancient Near Eastern history, Weinberg's distinctive approach is in dialogue with scholarship in both Eastern and Western European traditions. This translation brings together seven essays originally published in Russian, then translated and expanded by Weinberg into German. The essays form the basis of what was originally Weinberg's dissertation. Publication of these essays in English will not only allow students and scholars easier access to Weinberg's thought, but will allow scholars to evaluate the studies together, and thus facilitate the current dialogue on the Babylonian exile, and the postexilic period.
This book was written to develop the link between the history of the Judges and the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Asia in Revelation 2-3 as well as to suggest practical teaching applicable to every local assembly today. "Portman has skillfully handled this subject. He takes the reader into deep truths, but yet provides practical and challenging applications of scriptural doctrine that should determine our behaviour. Serious believers will fi nd this helpful, enlightening, and encouraging in these perilous times."- Mark VanDerHart "What a refreshing contrast to the "feel-good" books surrounding us. In "No King in Israel" Portman links the times of the Judges in Israel with the letters of Christ to the seven churches (Revelation 2, 3). Within these pages is real help, strong encouragement, and even a stiff challenge for the serious believer. Shepherds will be glad to fi nd clear, sound instruction and guidance in leading God's people in obedience to His explicit directions. But there are also strands of gold woven throughout this volume which lovingly draw the heart toward a more unhindered and undivided devotion to the One who loved us and gave Himself for us. It is this Lord Jesus Christ who wrote the seven letters to the seven churches. His words of commendation and condemnation speak to the spiritual direction of the church as a whole and to the local assembly. The touchstones may be appropriated as written to us today. Included is an easy-to-understand synopsis of each of the judges providing encouraging admonitions, and instructive warnings. Many cause-and-eff ect parallels between those often-tested, sometimes failing Old Testament judges and the church's elders are applicable even today. You will want to highlight, to meditate, even to dog-ear these pages, as you ponder insights which skillfully aim each concept at the heart. May the Lord bless each reader who embarks on this worthwhile spiritual journey "- Jim Brown
A secular Jew offers his opinions on the state of the world in essays with themes ranging from his family's history in Israel to the influence of Christian fundamentalism in the United States and the political ethic of punk culture.
Explores the example of the biblical David, the overlooked, undervalued eighth son who became a renowned king, to expose how God helps even his most humble followers cultivate leadership, wisdom, and sacred gifts for future greatness.
A study guide for the Torah which can be used as a classroom text or a self-study resource and which has pre- and post-tests, discovery activities, and worksheets.
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