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The Journey of the Magi

Meanings in History of a Christian Story

By: Richard C. Trexler

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The Journey of the Magi

Meanings in History of a Christian Story

By: Richard C. Trexler

Matthew's Gospel reveals little about the three wealthy visitors said to have presented gifts to the infant Jesus. Yet hundreds of generations of Christians have embellished that image of the Three Kings or Magi for a myriad of social and political as well as spiritual purposes. Here Richard Trexler closely examines how this story has been interpreted and used throughout the centuries. Biblically, the Journey of the Magi presents a positive image of worldly power, depicting the faithful in progress toward their God and conveying the importance of the gift-giving laity as legitimators of their deity. With this in mind, Trexler explains in particular how Western societies have molded the story to describe and augment their own power--before the infant God and among themselves. The author demonstrates how the magi as a group functioned in Christian society. For example, magi plays, processions, and images taught people how to pray and behave in reverential contexts; they featured monarchs and heads of republics who enacted the roles of the magi to legitimate their rule; and they constrained native Americans to fall in line behind the magi to instill in them loyalty toward the European world order. However, Trexler also shows these philosopher-kings as competitive among each other, as were groups of different ages, races, and genders in society at large. Originally modeled on representations of the Roman triumphs, the magi have reached the present day as street children wearing crowns of cardboard, proving again the universality of the image for constructing, reinforcing, and even challenging a social hierarchy. Originally published in 1997. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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1400864585

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Aerosmith, 50th Anniversary Updated Edition

The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Bad Boys from Boston

By: Richard Bienstock

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Aerosmith, 50th Anniversary Updated Edition

The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Bad Boys from Boston

By: Richard Bienstock

This ultimate illustrated history of Aerosmith—one of the greatest rock ’n’ roll bands of all time and the best-selling American hard rock band of all time—is now revised and updated to celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary as well as their multi-year farewell concert tour. This massive, visually exhilarating celebration in hardcover provides a front-row seat to the Boston Bad Boys’ entire career: scrapping their way cross-country in the 1970s, scrapping their way back to the top of the heap in the late 1980s, and scrapping with each other the entire way. Updated with 16 additional pages of text and photographs, this complete history of one of the world's most successful and popular bands features: A lively and honest band history by music journalist Richard Bienstock Sidebar album reviews from a host of well-known music journalists, including Greg Kot, Jaan Uhelszki, Chuck Eddy, Bill Holdship, Martin Popoff, Daniel Bukszpan, and more Nearly 400 photos of the band, on and off the stage, and images of rare memorabilia, including gig posters, backstage passes, ticket stubs, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more Advice from Steven Tyler and Joe Perry to young bands A survey and discussion of the guitars employed by Joe Perry and Brad Whitford over their 50 years in—and out—of Aerosmith An Aerosmith discography encompassing all official audio and video releases Aerosmith: The Ultimate Illustrated 50 Year History of the Boston Bad Boys is an awesome, must-have add to the library of every Aerosmith fan.

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Voyageur Press

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0760369364

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9780760369364

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Orlando

By: DK Eyewitness

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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Orlando

By: DK Eyewitness

True to its name, this Orlando travel guide covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated travel guide for Orlando will lead you straight to the best attractions this city has to offer, from theme parks, shopping, nightlife, and restaurants. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Orlando. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Orlando. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of history and culture. The perfect travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Orlando.

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Penguin

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1465471022

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The Journey of the Magi

The Journey of the Magi

Aerosmith, 50th Anniversary Updated Edition

Aerosmith, 50th Anniversary Updated Edition

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Orlando

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Orlando

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