Stages of Engagement is a compelling and wonderfully varied account of the relationship between theatre in the United States and the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped it during one of the most formative periods in the nation’s history. Joshua E. Polster applies key thematic perspectives – Colonialism, Religion, Race and Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality, Economic Systems, and Systems of Government – to seminal moments in US history. In doing so he explores the ways in which the theatre has responded to these turning points, through the work of some of its principal dramatists, directors, designers, and theatre companies. His approach tackles questions such as: • How did the plays of this period reflect the nation’s concerns and anxieties? • How did theatre, culture, and politics interconnect as the United States took to the world stage? • Which critical viewpoints are most useful to us when examining these cultural phenomena? • How did performances and productions attempt to influence their audiences' social and civic engagement? On its own, or in tandem with its companion volume The Routledge Anthology of US Drama 1898–1949, this is the ideal text for any course in US Theatre. By examining each cultural moment from a range of critical perspectives and drawing upon a diverse range of sources, it is designed specifically for today’s interdisciplinary and multicultural curriculum.
Theatre of Engagement: U.S. Theatre and Performance 1898-1949 provides Theatre Studies students and teachers with a unique textbook that makes sense of the various developments and influences that shaped American theatre during the first half of the twentieth century. It provides readers with a thorough appreciation of theatre movements, practitioners and key texts that are essential to any course in Theatre Studies at college and university. Divided into six sections, it examines the influence on theatre and performance of: Colonialism and Native Rule Ethnicity and Race, including the Civil Rights movement Gender and Sexuality, including feminism, the sexual revolution and Broadway Economic Systems, including the Great Depression, the New Deal Systems of Government, including the rise of Fascism, the Cold War the Atomic Age, Spiritualism and McCarthyism Rather than being simply a historical survey, it offers readers multiple theoretical perspectives and a detailed consideration of many of the key play texts that arose from and responded to each movement. Readers will gain a rich understanding of the dynamic and volatile relationship between U.S. theatre, politics and culture.
Stages of Engagementis a compelling and wonderfully varied account of the relationship between theatre in the United States and the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped it during one of the most formative periods in the nation's history. Joshua E. Polster applies key thematic perspectives - Colonialism, Religion, Race and Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality, Economic Systems, and Systems of Government - to seminal moments in US history. In doing so he explores the ways in which the theatre has responded to these turning points, through the work of some of its principal dramatists, directors, designers, and theatre companies. His approach tackles questions such as: * How did the plays of this period reflect the nation's concerns and anxieties? * How did theatre, culture, and politics interconnect as the United States took to the world stage? * Which critical viewpoints are most useful to us when examining these cultural phenomena? * How did performances and productions attempt to influence their audiences' social and civic engagement? On its own, or in tandem with its companion volume The Routledge Anthology of US Drama 1898-1949, this is the ideal text for any course in US Theatre. By examining each cultural moment from a range of critical perspectives and drawing upon a diverse range of sources, it is designed specifically for today's interdisciplinary and multicultural curriculum.
Nothing in this book was written with greater love, and for myself I love nothing printed here better than this play' Arthur Miller. The one-act play A Memory of Two Mondays (1955) is one of Miller's most overtly autobiographical works. It chronicles the playwright at the age of eighteen during the early 1930s when he briefly worked at an auto parts warehouse in New York to save enough money to attend college. More than just autobiographical, the play captures the sociopolitical climate of the Great Depression. It resonates with and brings to the surface the cultural concerns and anxieties of the period. The setting, characters, theme, style, structure and language all exemplify the social and economic tensions of the country at its lowest ebb, when it needed a sense of hope, endurance, and solidarity. At the same time, the play speaks to the 1950s, when the country was being torn apart by McCarthyism. A Memory of Two Mondays responded to a culture caught in the grip of a Communist hysteria that turned people against each other. This scholarly edition is perfect for students. It features an extensive commentary on the context, themes, structure, style, language and characters, a survey of the play in production and questions for further study. Methuen Student Editions are expertly annotated texts of a wide range of plays from the modern and classic repertoires featuring extensive notes, commentary, further reading and questions for students.
This study uncovers untapped symbolic layers in some of MillerOCOs best-known plays by linking them to famed media events or social concerns of the period of each playOCOs initial production.
You Can Fulfill the Plan of God for Your Life God has an amazing plan for your life! Do you know Gods awesome plan that He has designed especially for you? Has God ever spoken to your heart about the assignment He has called you to fulfill? If not, are you ready to discover it? Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime as you launch out to do what He has put in your heart to do? Whether you have discovered the will of God, or youre still in the process of discovery, you can rest assured that He has had a perfect plan for your life from the beginning. And try as you might, you will never find true fulfillment until youre walking in the divine purpose that is unique to only you. Your life will take on new meaning as you step out to do what you were born to do. In this book, Rick Renner shares biblical teaching and amazing experiences to show you that life doesnt have to be boring! But youre going to have to pursue, protect, and possess your purpose. Ricks teaching will encourage, strengthen, and ignite to take your place among the ranks of others who have been awakened to Gods plan. One thing is sure: God has chosen you for a divine purpose!
How can a loving God send people to hell? Isn’t it arrogant to believe Jesus is the only way to God? What is up with holy war in the Old Testament? Many of us fear God has some skeletons in the closet. Hell, judgment, and holy war are hot topics for the Christian faith that have a way of igniting fierce debate far and wide. These hard questions leave many wondering whether God is really good and can truly be trusted. The Skeletons in God's Closet confronts our popular caricatures of these difficult topics with the beauty and power of the real thing. Josh Butler reveals that these subjects are consistent with, rather than contradictory to, the goodness of God. He explores Scripture to reveal the plotlines that make sense of these tough topics in light of God’s goodness. From fresh angles, Josh deals powerfully with such difficult passages as: The Lake of Fire Lazarus and the Rich Man The Slaughter of Canaanites in the Old Testament Ultimately, The Skeletons in God's Close uses our toughest questions to provoke paradigm shifts in how we understand our faith as a whole. It pulls the “skeletons out of God’s closet” to reveal they were never really skeletons at all.
Walking round in many circles many years inside your mind Trying to convince yourself that how you’re living suits you fine But deep down inside of you in such turmoil all the time Is your spirit man who senses that your life is misaligned Misaligned with destiny, not living by Divine design Stifling your true potential, keeping your true self confined Confined down inside deep darkness where light never seems to shine Where fear hinders you from truly living life time after time Fear of stepping out in faith and leaving comfort zones behind Terrified of walking through the darkness of the unknown blind So afraid to try again because you've failed so many times If you let your old self go will you like the new you you find? Maybe yes or maybe no, but you can't stay here in this bind Trapped in Mediocre Town witnessing your whole life decline It is time to break your pattern, it is time to change your mind It is time to cross over, it’s time to shift your paradigm!
Even though this book is about Daniel 2, it's not really about Daniel 2! It's really about Jesus! Come tag along on this exciting journey of re-discovery! Even if you think you've long understood all details of the prophecy, you may just discover a most important new insight and find yourself dumbfounded by precise prophetic fulfillments in Christian history that once sent chills up the author's spine. You too may discover the fuller gospel meaning embedded within ancient cryptic symbols, almost like a “hidden picture”! Daniel 2, specifically, unveils the very Foundation Stone of all later Bible prophecies, and—correctly understood—it places the Lamb of God, His unfathomable love for sinners, and the heart conquest of His Kingdom (of glory and of grace) squarely back at the center of all Bible prophecy. That Christ-centering “hidden picture” is nothing short of a self-portrait of Jesus and the prophesied growth of his New Testament “kingdom of God” message into all the world, of his royal incarnate rule from its tiniest beginnings in Bethlehem to its mountainous NO END in eternity! This book is really about a too-often “hidden” message that Herald believes God always intended to shout out to our anxiety-ridden world today, as we now teeter on the brink of eternity. It is the timeless and yet so timely message of “HOPE!” Real hope! A long-growing hope (as you will discover)—embodied in a Person—that reaches all the way down to even the most apparently hopeless if she or he will only recognize it and take hold…of JESUS! “In this magnificent book, which at times seems like a spy thriller, Joshua Herald methodically details insights into Scripture. He does so with such clarity and precision that you will wonder how you could have missed coming to the same conclusion he did.” ~ Ron Price MA, author of Play Nice in Your Sandbox at Church, Play Nice in Your Sandbox at Work, and Play Nice in Your Sandbox at Home "Hang onto your seats for this rollercoaster! Joshua Herald pens a twisting, turning ride to a better understanding of Daniel's beastly prophecies and the mysterious stone that strikes the colossal, metallic image. ~ Chris Conrad PG (professional geologist) If you have found the insights in this book to be spiritually uplifting and helpful, please share this title with a friend!
Our life is broken up into three main parts: the past, the present, and the future. If you looked at a map of your life's journey, you'd see where you've been, where you are, and where you're going to be. Where we've been is deceived. Where we are is lost. And where we're going to be depends on what we learn from this point forward. Being lost doesn't exactly mean you're going the wrong way; it just means you need help getting pointed in the right direction. Heaven Quest will help you understand your place in God's world by first reviewing your past, then pointing out your current location and pointing you in the direction God wants you to be headed. Not only will you better understand where and who you are at this point in your life, it will show you how to become who God intended you to be. By looking at some of the greatest Bible heroes, you'll better understand the small things they did that helped them accomplish great tasks. Consider reading this book to be like the halftime of a big game. Only difference is, no matter how bad you were losing at the end of the first half, now the score is reset. You are starting with a clean slate. Using quoted Bible scriptures and easy-to-understand explanations, Heaven Quest is sure to open your eyes to what you've been missing in your Christian walk.
When any unbeliever, including a Jew, sees Moses, his heart is veiled so he cannot look into Moses¿ face. In Moses he sees his curse under the law. After he is saved and believes Jesus is his Lord and Savior, the veil is taken away. When he looks at the Old Testament, he no longer considers God as the judge of the universe looking down on him and condemning him for failing to meet the law. Now he is to look at the law as a thing given to him by his Father in heaven who desires to bless him by telling him what He desires him to do. One of the ways God blesses us is through the giving of His law.
Many people have sought for the ultimate meaning of finding God in all sort of ways, but are never able to find the peace of mind and satisfaction for which they are searching. They've come to realize that there is something vitally missing in their lives and despite all their efforts are unable to remove the guilt of sin that separates them from their creator. This book thoroughly explains how to be reunited with our creator. Many have come to this crossroad facing the following questions looking for answers: (1) What is God's Name? (2) How am I made righteous in God's sight? (3) How do I worship God that I might come into covenant with Him? In this book Minister Franklin unfolds answers and shares his testimony to encourage every believer so they can understand how there faith in Jesus Christ is made complete through there obedience to God's word. This book has revelation knowledge of God's plan and purpose for you in how to receive the blood of Jesus and the infilling of the Holy Ghost.
The best stories subtly weave themes and characters and symbols into a stunning final tapestry. A House for My Name, written for family and classroom reading, reveals the rich weave that makes Scripture the Story of stories. Here, the review and thought questions found in the book are answered. Praise for A House for My Name: A House for My Name will lead you out of the house of bondage to Enlightenment reductionism, . . . helping you read, pray, and think like a Hebrew. -R. C. Sproul, Jr., Editor, Tabletalk magazine
God’s Love Story: A Canonical Telling traces the metaphorical theme of God’s love relationship(s) that spans the entire Bible. God lovingly pursues humankind in relationship that is robustly satisfying and salvific. Like many relationships, God’s love story with God’s people is both transcendent and tragic, messy and mercy-filled, raw and redemptive. Not merely a series of events relegated to the past, God’s love story is an ongoing, present phenomenon—a salvation-relationship into which God invites all peoples to (collectively) be the spouse of God.
True Stories from the Children of Great Ministry Leaders Unlock the Power of Godly Inheritance! One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4 Go behind closed doors with the sons and daughters of modern world changers, as the next generation shares personal stories of what it was like growing up being the children of key leaders in the modern day revival moment. Much wisdom is to be gained from the Sons and Daughters of Revival for anyone wanting to truly leave a legacy to the generations. Bill Johnson Told from the perspective of the now adult children in a way that no one else could tell it. Randy Clark This one-of-a-kind compilation from sons and daughters of modern day revivalists will capture the meaning & the spirit of the final verse of the Old Testament, And He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Che and Sue Ahn May this book encourage you, the reader, to be inspired and committed to see revival pass on to the next generation, and then the next. John Arnott Embrace the courage that this book offers to help you live and become a legend in your own right. Trisha Frost We pray, as you read this book, that God will cause you to reach out more and more to the ones closest to you, and to the nearest desire of His heart: Family. Rolland and Heidi Baker I laughed, I cried, I applauded. May the true joining of the generations come forth! James W. Goll You and I will read together for the first time our family story. Are we anxious, excited, nervous, proud? Of course we are! Georgian and Winnie Banov Even though we are here for only a moment, our legacies carry on through the ages. Sons and Daughters of Revival unravels the secrets to building your spiritual legacy that will powerfully impact generations to come!
The Resistance began as a small group study that focused on character development of leaders as Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Over time, the project narrowed the scope to address one of the primary roles of leadership: relationship building and improvement, not only in the workplace but in our homes and communities. This is done by taking an in-depth and objective based look at the qualities of character that Jesus taught in the Beatitudes and apply real life action steps to take regarding the various arenas we operate in on a daily basis. If you are a Christ follower, then you are a leader. Any area that you have a role of influence must be looked at thoroughly and an accurate assessment must be made. The goal of The Resistance isn't to build up already strong areas, but rather to confront weak areas and apply a gospel perspective to it in hopes of growth and a progressing spiritual maturity.
Wrestling with Angels For over twenty years, psychotherapist, lecturer, and Bible teacher Naomi H. Rosenblatt has been leading some of the nation's best and brightest minds through the Bible, from Wall Street boardrooms to weekly sessions in the U.S. Congress, in what William Safire has called "the best Bible class for the layman." Drawing upon insights into human nature gleaned from decades of private practice and a lifelong study of the Bible, she sifts through the Bible's epic stories, filled with vivid characters in dramatic circumstances, to show how the lessons of their lives empower us today as parents, spouses, businesspeople, citizens, and lovers. In Wrestling with Angels, she and her co-author Joshua Horwitz retell and interpret the multigenerational saga of the first family of the Bible, showing how their all-too-human struggles are decidedly relevant to the issues confronting us today. The Bible? Relevant today? Many readers will be surprised by how truly relevant the Book of Genesis is. It discusses, among other things, the first recorded case of sexual harassment; surrogate parenting and the problems it raises; siblings battling over the love of a parent; rape and its consequences; and vigilante justice. The issues faced by Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, and their descendants are remarkably similar to those that arise in all of our lives, including: The strenuous demands of adulthood The challenges of faith The joys of sexuality The nature of leadership and heroism The responsibilities of parenting The role of values in building character The empowerment of a spiritual identity In this extraordinary book of timeless and profound wisdom, Naomi Rosenblatt invites both Christians and Jews to revisit our common spiritual heritage: "For the humanist, the religious, the agnostic, or the merely inquisitive, Wrestling with Angels is an open invitation to probe the mystery, the miracle, and the drama of adult life in an imperfect world." A book to be read again and again, Wrestling with Angels is a poignant and pragmatic guide to the bestselling self-help book of all time.
The Gift of Barzillai is about Barzillai, a relatively minor Biblical person, who came alongside David, the most influential man of his time, spiritually walking with the king in a covenant relationship when David was traumatized. That led to Barzillai being singled out for a special blessing, which led to our being blessed with the Person of Jesus Christ. K. Joshua Christiansen has ministered with a number of churches, denominations, and parachurch organizations in many countries and is currently shepherding an intentional missional housechurch in New Hampshire that is known for taking the Bible seriously, praying for the nations, and encouraging each person to live missionally. He has a D.Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary. He and Marcia have been married for more than 40 years and have 7 children.
Joshua D. A. Bloor argues that the purification of the consciousness of sin, via Jesus' perpetual heavenly blood offering, is a vital motif for understanding Hebrews' sacrificial argumentation, and vice-versa. Jesus' 'objective' earthly achievements are many, yet only his 'subjective' heavenly blood offering purges the heavenly tabernacle and subsequently the consciousness of sin. Bloor views the Levitical cult as having a positive role in Hebrews, with Levitical 'guilt' foreshadowing and informing Hebrews' notion of the 'consciousness of sin'. Levitical sacrifices could purge the consciousness, but only Jesus' heavenly blood can offer complete perpetual purgation. This blood is a qualitative type of purgation which continually speaks in heaven, offering eternal assurance for the recipients regarding their consciousness of sin. Bloor begins with the 'defiled consciousness' and situates the world of Hebrews within cultic defilement, enabling the consciousness of sin and its cosmic implications to be properly understood. From here, the solution to a defiled consciousness is explored by examining Hebrews' cultic argumentation. Bloor highlights the distinctive purposes inherent in both Jesus' earthly and heavenly achievements, with the latter concerned particularly with Yom Kippur imagery and the purgation of the consciousness. Bloor concludes by differentiating between Jesus' session, present heavenly activity and perpetual heavenly blood offering. Throughout this volume, Bloor engages, critiques and advances current discourse concerning the nature and timing of Jesus' offering in Hebrews.
Are you confused by the symbols and metaphors of the Bible? Do you struggle with messages that might seem confusing? Is it difficult to comprehend the context of current world events in a Biblical sense? Let the confusion end. In his comprehensive study of both the Old and New Testaments, author Joshua Hinneh unravels the knotty issues that can become prevalent in anyone's walk with the Lord. By addressing confusing language, symbols, and hidden meanings scattered throughout the Old and New Testaments, Joshua is able to shed light on some of the most illuminating messages the Lord has to offer, and now, in Hidden Manna: Revelation, he shares them with you. Join Joshua Hinneh on an incredible journey of faith, discovery, and intimacy with God, and forever change the way you view your own spiritual life.
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