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Gender and Purity in the Protevangelium of James

By: Lily C. Vuong

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Gender and Purity in the Protevangelium of James

By: Lily C. Vuong

The Protevangelium of James is arguably the earliest surviving source that exhibits profound interest in Mary, the mother of Jesus. Although frequently cited for later Christian reflections about Mary, gender, and virginity and its influence on popular Christian art, music, and literature, it is not well known outside academic circles and is rarely studied for its own sake. Lily C. Vuong offers a sustained analysis of the text's narrative and literary features in order to explore the portrayal and characterization of Mary through a focus on the theme of purity. By tracing the various ways purity is described and presented in the text, the author contributes to discussions on early Jewish and Christian ideas about purity, representations of women in the ancient world, the early history of Mariology, and the place of non-canonical writings in the history of biblical interpretation.

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320

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Mohr Siebeck

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3161523377

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9783161523373

The Protevangelium of James

By: Lily C. Vuong

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The Protevangelium of James

By: Lily C. Vuong

The Protevangelium of James tells stories about the life of the Virgin Mary that are absent from the New Testament Gospels: her miraculous birth to Anna and Joachim, her upbringing in the temple, and her marriage at the age of twelve to the aged widower Joseph. The text also adds significant details to the well-known stories of Jesus’ conception, birth, and escape from the slaughter of innocents perpetrated by Herod the Great. Despite its noncanonical status, the Protevangelium of James was extremely influential in churches of the East, and since its publication in the West in the sixteenth-century has captured the imagination of readers all over the world. This study edition presents a fresh, new translation of the text with cross-references, notes, and commentary. The extensive introduction makes accessible the most recent scholarship in studies on Mary in Christian apocrypha, offers new insights into the text’s provenance and relationship to Judaism, and discusses the text’s contributions to art and literature.

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141

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1532656173

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9781532656170

James Allen’s Book of Meditations for Every Day in the Year With a Collection of Earlier Texts, Compiled by His Wife Lily L. Allen

With an Essay from Within You is the Power by Henry Thomas Hamblin

By: Lily L. Allen,Henry Thomas Hamblin

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James Allen’s Book of Meditations for Every Day in the Year With a Collection of Earlier Texts, Compiled by His Wife Lily L. Allen

With an Essay from Within You is the Power by Henry Thomas Hamblin

By: Lily L. Allen,Henry Thomas Hamblin

This 1913 work contains a collection of inspirational thoughts and insights by British writer James Allen, intended to be meditated upon every day, with each day of the year having a different idea and subject for thoughtful consideration. This timeless volume is perfect for those looking for meditation topics that will help them live each day to the fullest, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Allen's wonderful work. James Allen (1864–1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and being an early leader of the self-help movement. “As a Man Thinketh” (1903), his best known work, has been a significant source of inspiration for many self-help authors. Contents include: “January First”, “January Second”, “January Third”, “January Fourth”, “January Fifth”, “January Sixth”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an essay by Henry Thomas Hamblin.

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387

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Read Books Ltd

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1528788117

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9781528788113

Siam

Or the Woman Who Shot a Man

By: Lily Tuck

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Or the Woman Who Shot a Man

By: Lily Tuck

The culture shock of a newly arrived American woman in 1967 Thailand, wife of an engineer building airfields for the bombing of Vietnam. It is hot, the Thais don't want to be friends, servants steal and the food gives her indigestion.

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196

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Plume Books

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0452282063

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9780452282063

Fairway To Heaven

By: Lily Malone

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Fairway To Heaven

By: Lily Malone

It's going to take more than summer loving to heal old wounds, but a remote beach, old friendships and a bit of sunshine might just spark a second chance at love. When Jennifer Gates drives to Sea Breeze Golf Club to kick off date-night with her boyfriend, the last thing she expects is to find Golf Pro Jack giving one of his lady students a private—and very personal—lesson in bunker-play. Lucky for Jenn, her best friend gives her the keys to the Culhane family's beach shack on the white-pepper shores of Western Australia's Geographe Bay. Jenn hopes a weekend on the coast with her young son will give her the space she needs to rebuild her confidence after Jack's betrayal. But she's not the only person seeking sanctuary by the sea. Brayden Culhane is there too, and Jenn can't look at Brayden without remembering the tequila-flavoured kiss they shared on the shack steps years ago. As long-buried feelings are rekindled, and a friendship is renewed, Jenn knows it is more than lazy summer days bringing her mojo back. Romantic sunsets, ice-cold beers and the odd round of golf can only go so far, because this time trusting Brayden with her heart won't be enough. Jenn has to learn to trust her body, too.

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212

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HarperCollins Australia

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0857992376

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9780857992376

The Great Taste of Straight People

By: Lily James

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The Great Taste of Straight People

By: Lily James

While academics argue over who actually invented the word "postfeminism," writers like Lily James are engaged in the task of creating what comes after the feminist movement. Beyond the Buzz, chick-lit postfeminist writing has created some of the hippest eye-catchers in contemporary fiction. This fiction is funny, wry and new. As Eurudice commented, "It is a must-have for girls that have considered selling out." In The Great Taste of Straight People, Lily James spanks the eternal theme of Chaos vs. Order. Her characters are True Believers, obsessed with the desire to organize relationships, behaviors, and entire lives around earnestly illogical systems. These stories are sincere yet always surprising, brainy yet always entertaining.

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198

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University of Alabama Press

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1573660345

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9781573660341

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Gender and Purity in the Protevangelium of James

Gender and Purity in the Protevangelium of James

The Protevangelium of James

The Protevangelium of James

James Allen’s Book of Meditations for Every Day in the Year With a Collection of Earlier Texts, Compiled by His Wife Lily L. Allen

James Allen’s Book of Meditations for Every Day in the Year With a Collection of Earlier Texts, Compiled by His Wife Lily L. Allen

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