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Events of Reconciliation

By: Jonathan McRay

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Events of Reconciliation

By: Jonathan McRay

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is constantly in the news, but what about the people who live through it? Their lives are often overlooked, their stories ignored. This is especially true of Israelis and Palestinians who follow the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, and seek to meet with each other and reconcile in the context of brotherly and sisterly love. But they do exist, and they do have a story to tell. They have chosen to seek reconciliation by participating in activities organized by Musalaha, an organization which facilitates Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation, and this book, skillfully written by Jonathan McRay, is an attempt to allow their voices and their stories to be heard. This collection of stories is an excellent introduction to some of the many issues faced by these followers of Christ on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian divide, and chronicles the journey toward reconciliation they have chosen to take. The road to reconciliation is long and difficult, and the struggle is vividly portrayed in these narratives. Reading these stories, and the reflection pieces that follow them, leaves one with a picture of real human interaction which goes beyond the stereotypes and caricatures, and offers an authentic glimpse at the lives of Israeli and Palestinian believers, the lives they live, they challenges they face, their fears and their hopes. The stories told in this book are at times difficult to read, as they indicate how much distance still needs to be covered. But they also inspire hope; the brave example of those few who are working toward reconciliation proves that coexistence is possible, and can serve as a model for the future.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1610970543

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9781610970549

Questioning the Bible

11 Major Challenges to the Bible's Authority

By: Jonathan Morrow

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Questioning the Bible

11 Major Challenges to the Bible's Authority

By: Jonathan Morrow

The Bible is the most influential book in human history. But what are we supposed to do with it in the 21st century? And even more importantly, can it still be trusted as the Word of God? Confusion and doubt about the Bible are becoming as common inside the church as they are outside. Questions come from all sides: Is the Bible anti-intellectual? Has the biblical text been corrupted over the centuries? Who really chose the books of the Bible and why? Which interpretation of the Bible is correct? Are the gospels full of contradictions? There are an unprecedented number of sophisticated attacks on the origin, credibility, and reliability of the Bible today. Secularism has tried to undercut even the possibility of spiritual or moral knowledge. Skepticism toward institutional religion is at an all-time high. Yet, the Bible claims that truth is knowable and God is actively involved in our world. What are we to do? Pray for wisdom. Think clearly. Pick up your Bible. Read through the 11 major challenges presented in these pages. And be ready.

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246

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Moody Publishers

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0802490697

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9780802490698

The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition

A Century of Japanese Animation

By: Jonathan Clements,Helen McCarthy

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The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition

A Century of Japanese Animation

By: Jonathan Clements,Helen McCarthy

Impressive, exhaustive, labyrinthine, and obsessive—The Anime Encyclopedia is an astonishing piece of work."—Neil Gaiman Over one thousand new entries . . . over four thousand updates . . . over one million words. . . This third edition of the landmark reference work has six additional years of information on Japanese animation, its practitioners and products, plus incisive thematic entries on anime history and culture. With credits, links, cross-references, and content advisories for parents and libraries. Jonathan Clements has been an editor of Manga Max and a contributing editor of Newtype USA. Helen McCarthy was founding editor of Anime UK and editor of Manga Mania.

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Stone Bridge Press

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1611729092

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9781611729092

Mirrors of Self

Human Personhood in Christological Perspective

By: Jonathan P. Badgett

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Mirrors of Self

Human Personhood in Christological Perspective

By: Jonathan P. Badgett

Orthodox Christology maintains that Jesus Christ is both truly God and truly human. As such, he is the key to knowing both God and self. In a series of applications of christological anthropology, Mirrors of Self develops this epistemic premise in dialogue with a diversity of Christian and secular, historical and modern perspectives. Aspects of human personhood, including the ever-elusive self, gain greater clarity and significance in the light of Christ’s person and work. At the center of individual human subjectivity, we encounter a broken, sin-blinded self in need of renewal and release. What healing we find comes to us as Christ’s ecological presence works in and through others—the mirrors of self whose instrumental agency Christ employs in service to his own redemptive ends.

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360

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1725268787

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9781725268784

Public Service Ethics

Individual and Institutional Responsibilities

By: James S. Bowman,Jonathan P. West

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Public Service Ethics

Individual and Institutional Responsibilities

By: James S. Bowman,Jonathan P. West

Ethics—in all its exemplary and exhausting forms—matters. It deals with the most gripping question in public life: "What is the right thing to do?" Now in a thoroughly revised second edition, Public Service Ethics: Individual and Institutional Responsibilities introduces readers to this personally relevant and professionally challenging field of study. No matter the topic—the necessity of ethics, intriguing human behavior experiments, the role of ethics codes, whistleblowing incidents, corruption exposés, and the grandeur and decay of morality—there is no shortage of controversy. The book enables readers to: appreciate why ethics is essential to leadership; understand and apply moral development theory at the individual and organizational levels of analysis; differentiate between ethical problems and ethical dilemmas, and design creative ways to deal with them; develop abilities to use moral imagination and ethical reasoning—to appraise, argue, and defend an ethical position, and cultivate individual and institutional initiatives to improve ethical climate and infrastructure. Authors James Bowman and Jonathan West capture reader interest by featuring learning objectives, skill-building material, discussion questions, and exercises in each chapter. The authors’ narrative is user-friendly and accessible, highlighting dilemmas and challenging readers to "own" the book by annotating the pages with one’s own ideas and insights, then interacting with others in a live or virtual classroom to stretch one’s thinking about the management of ethics and ethics of management. The ultimate goal is to bolster students’ confidence and prepare them for the ethical problems they will face in the future, equipping them with the conceptual frameworks and context to approach thorny questions and behave ethically.

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510

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Routledge

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1351265105

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9781351265102

Archaeology and the Galilean Jesus

A Re-examination of the Evidence

By: Jonathan L. Reed

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Archaeology and the Galilean Jesus

A Re-examination of the Evidence

By: Jonathan L. Reed

Drawing on his years of field experience in Galilee, the author illustrates how the archaeological record has been misused by New Testament scholars, and how synthesis of the material culture is foundational for understanding Christian origins in Galilee and the Jewish culture out of which they arose.

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A&C Black

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1563383942

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9781563383946

A Man Walks Into a Bar 3

By: Jonathan Swan

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A Man Walks Into a Bar 3

By: Jonathan Swan

Did you hear about the scarecrow that won the Nobel Prize? He was outstanding in his field. What kind of cheese can hide a horse? Mascarpone. What about the red ship and the purple ship that collided at sea? Over one hundred sailors were marooned. Did you hear about the paranoid vegetarian? He always feared the wurst. A blonde Essex girl walked into a bar with an Englishman, and Irishman and a Scotsman, and started to change the lightbulb. The barman asked, 'Is this some kind of joke?' The third in the bestselling series of hilarious joke books - packed full of every kind of joke to make you laugh until your sides split. From elephants to mothers-in-law, priests to chickens, 'knock knock' to 'doctor, doctor' and much more besides, A Man Walks into a Bar 3 contains over 2,500 great new gags. Even Queen Victoria would be amused.

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Random House

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1409004139

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9781409004134

Crap Jokes

Wet Yourself Laughing with the Ultimate Joke Book

By: Jonathan Swan

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Crap Jokes

Wet Yourself Laughing with the Ultimate Joke Book

By: Jonathan Swan

Find laughs on the loo. This book has loads of them - over 400 pages of the best jokes in fact. What happened when the human cannonball was late for work? He got fired! See?! Enjoy this and hundreds of other feel-good jokes and one-liners.

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Random House

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1473562279

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9781473562271

Symbolism in Terrorism

Motivation, Communication, and Behavior

By: Jonathan Matusitz

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Symbolism in Terrorism

Motivation, Communication, and Behavior

By: Jonathan Matusitz

The symbolic value of targets is what differentiates terrorism from other forms of extreme violence. Terrorism is designed to inflict deep psychological wounds on an enemy rather than demolish its material ability to fight. The September 11, 2001 attacks, for example, demonstrated the power of symbolism. The World Trade Center was targeted by Al Qaeda because the Twin Towers epitomized Western civilization, U.S. imperialism, financial success, modernity, and freedom. The symbolic character of terrorism is the focus of this textbook. A comprehensive analysis, it incorporates descriptions, definitions, case studies, and theories. Each chapter focuses on a specific dimension of symbolism in terrorism and explains the contexts and processes that involve the main actors as well as the symbolism of both the purposes and targets of terrorism. Also discussed are new religious movements, which represent another important aspect of terrorism, such as Aum Shinrikyo, the Japanese cult that used sarin gas in the Tokyo subway in 1995. Over forty areas of symbolism are covered throughout the chapters, including physical and non-physical symbolism, linguistic symbolism, the social construction of reality, rituals, myths, performative violence, iconoclasm, brand management, logos, semiotics, new media, and the global village. This allows for an in-depth examination of many issues, such as anti-globalization, honor killing, religious terrorism, suicide terrorism, martyrdom, weapons, female terrorism, public communication, visual motifs, and cyberspace. Main concepts are clearly defined, and followed by theory illustrated by international case studies. Chapter summaries, key points, review questions, research and practice suggestions are recurring components as well. This groundbreaking text encompasses all major aspects of symbolism in terrorism and will be an essential resource for anyone studying terrorism.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442235799

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9781442235793

You Have Heard It Said

Events of Reconciliation

By: Jonathan McRay

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Events of Reconciliation

By: Jonathan McRay

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You Have Heard It Said

You Have Heard It Said

Questioning the Bible

Questioning the Bible

The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition

The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition

Mirrors of Self

Mirrors of Self

Public Service Ethics

Public Service Ethics

Archaeology and the Galilean Jesus

Archaeology and the Galilean Jesus

A Man Walks Into a Bar 3

A Man Walks Into a Bar 3

Crap Jokes

Crap Jokes

Symbolism in Terrorism

Symbolism in Terrorism

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