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Prophecy and Politics in South African Pentecostalism: A Pentecostal Political Theology in Postcolonial Africa
Par Mookgo Solomon Kgatle. 2023
This book is an interdisciplinary study of the relationship between prophecy and politics in South African Pentecostalism. The role and…
the power of prophecy in enhancing the presence of politicians in the church square are unpacked through historical examples, as well as case studies of contemporary prophets. Solomon Kgatle argues that the influence of prophecy in politics has the potential to weaken the prophetic voice of the church in general and the Pentecostal movement in particular. He proposes a Pentecostal political theology of prophecy. This theology is developed by taking into cognizance the theoretical and theological frameworks of prophetic imagination and pneumatological imagination. In addition, this theology seeks a balance between prophecy and power and prophecy and sovereignty.This book explores the early evangelical quest for enlightenment by the Spirit and the Word. While the pursuit originated in…
the Protestant Reformation, it assumed new forms in the long eighteenth-century context of the early Enlightenment and transatlantic awakened Protestant reform. This work illuminates these transformations by focusing on the dynamic intersection of experimental philosophy and experimental religion in the biblical practices of early America’s most influential Protestant theologians, Cotton Mather (1663-1728) and Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). As the first book-length project to treat Mather and Edwards together, this study makes an important contribution to the extensive scholarship on these figures, opening new perspectives on the continuities and complexities of colonial New England religion. It also provides new insights and interpretive interventions concerning the history of the Bible, early modern intellectual history, and evangelicalism’s complex relationship to the Enlightenment.The Memory of Elephants
Par Boman Desai. 1988
Spurned by his first love, Homi Seervai, the Parsi genius from Bombay, creates a machine that lets him scan his…
brain for memories of the time he spent with her. The machine malfunctions, propelling him instead into his collective unconscious where he encounters ancestors and relatives, both dead and alive. In this wildly inventive book — available for the first time in the United States — Homi, blessed with the memory of elephants, discovers the splendor of his heritage as well as hope for the future.A Critical History of English Literature: The Restoration to the present day - Volume-2
Par David Daiches. 1997
"A Critical History of English Literature: The Restoration to the Present Day Volume-II" by David Daiches offers a comprehensive exploration…
of English literature from the Restoration period to the contemporary era. Daiches critically analyzes the evolution of literary trends, genres, and individual works during this expansive time frame. The book delves into the societal, cultural, and political contexts that influenced literary production, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the dynamic relationship between literature and the changing landscapes of British history. Daiches skillfully navigates through major movements, key authors, and seminal works, offering insightful interpretations and evaluations. The volume serves as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking a deeper appreciation and critical assessment of English literature from the Restoration period to the present day.A Comprehensive History of Medieval India: From the Twelfth to the Mid-Eighteenth Century
Par Salma Ahmed Farooqui. 2011
"A Comprehensive History of Medieval India From the Twelfth to the Mid-Eighteenth Century" by Salma Ahmed Farooqui provides a detailed…
exploration of the socio-political, economic, and cultural developments in medieval India. Farooqui meticulously examines the period from the 12th to the mid-18th century, covering the rise and fall of various dynasties, the impact of invasions and conquests, and the transformation of society and administration. The book delves into the rich tapestry of medieval Indian history, addressing key events such as the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughal Empire, and the regional kingdoms. It also sheds light on the interactions between different religious and cultural communities, providing a nuanced understanding of the diverse and complex dynamics that shaped this crucial era in Indian history.Web Of Deceit
Par Glenn Meade. 2004
New York attorney Jennifer March is haunted by the mysterious and savage slaughter of her family on the same night…
that her father disappeared, never to be seen alive again. Two years on, his corpse is discovered frozen into a remote glacier in the Swiss Alps, the victim of a bizarre murder, and Jennifer sets out for Europe to find answers. It's a journey that's meant to unravel the frightening mystery of why her family was butchered, and to help uncover a dark secret at the heart of her father's past. But instead, Jennifer March finds herself running for her own life, as her investigation draws her into a terrifying web of deceit, murder and betrayal, and a deadly conspiracy to hide an explosive secret.Too Close to Home (Paul McGrath #2)
Par Andrew Grant. 2020
His cover: courthouse janitor. His cause: justice. But when Paul McGrath uncovers a shocking connection to a file of missing…
evidence, he finds the truth sometimes hits a little too close to home. An intelligence agent-turned-courthouse janitor, Paul McGrath notices everything and everyone—but no one notices him. It’s the perfect cover for the justice he seeks for both his father and the people who’ve been wronged by a corrupt system. Now he’s discovered a missing file on Alex Pardew—the man who defrauded and likely murdered McGrath’s father but avoided conviction, thanks in large part to the loss of this very file. And what lies behind its disappearance is even worse than McGrath had feared. Meanwhile, at the courthouse, he stumbles on the case of Len Hendrie, a small businessman who’s been accused of torching a venture capitalist’s mansion. Though Hendrie admits starting the fire, McGrath learns how the VC has preyed on average Joes to benefit himself—and his extensive wine collection. McGrath can’t resist looking deeper into this financial predator and soon finds himself in a gray area between his avenging moral compass and the limits of the law. Then, just as the Hendrie case is heating up, McGrath receives word of the death of his father’s former housekeeper, sending him back to his family home to confront unfinished business from his past. And he’s about to find some unwelcome truths about the mother he lost as a child—and the father who hid even more secrets than he realized.Tomorrow Belongs To Us
Par Larry Collins. 1999
An explosive thriller packed with authentic detail, 'Tomorrow Belongs to Us' tells the story behind the headlines as it exposes…
the terrifying link between religious fundamentalism, the world drugs trade and Iran's nuclear capability. Former CIA agent Jim Duffy, a Near East expert, is urgently recalled from retirement to investigate reports that the Iranians have got hold of three nuclear warheads. With heroin flooding western markets, the CIA believes that the Iranians are financing their pursuit of nuclear capability with vast sums of money from drug trafficking. Meanwhile, in Europe, the 'Professor', a senior member of a secret Iranian terrorist organization, is shopping for high-tech equipment. His primary function is to obtain the hardware required for Operation Khalid, a devastating plan to blow up Tel Aviv and take back Palestine for Islam. When Duffy brings Washington confirmation of Iran's possession of nuclear devices, the Americans must confront their worst nightmare. It can only be a matter of time before the Iranians are capable of inflicting maximum destruction. Can Duffy track down the warheads before it is too late and prevent the nightmare from becoming reality?The Suicide Murders (Benny Cooperman Mystery Ser. #1)
Par Howard Engel. 1980
Myrna Yates was cool, attractive - a real society lady - and in trouble. Benny Cooperman, a private eye in…
Grantham, Ontario, Canada with a hard head and a tender heart, was ready to help her in any way he could. Her concern? Whether her husband Chester was having an affair. But when Ches commits suicide the day Benny begins his investigation, our detective realizes he may be dealing with something beyond a simple "family affair." Probing into the curious circumstances surrounding the death, Benny finds himself in the midst of a strange group of people - one that involves a mysterious psychiatrist, eminent but shady citizens, and soon, a few more suicides. Or are they murders?The Recipe Box
Par Viola Shipman. 2018
Bestselling, beloved author of The Charm Bracelet spins a tale about a lost young woman and the family recipe box…
that changes her life. Growing up in northern Michigan, Samantha "Sam" Mullins felt trapped on her family's orchard and in their pie shop, so she left with dreams of making her own mark in the world. But life as an overworked, undervalued sous chef at a reality star's New York bakery is not what Sam dreamed. When the chef embarrasses Sam, she quits and returns home. Unemployed, single, and defeated, she spends a summer working on her family's orchard cooking and baking alongside the women in her life - including her mother, Deana, and grandmother, Willo. One beloved, flour-flecked, ink-smeared recipe at a time, Sam begins to learn about and understand the women in her life, her family's history, and her passion for food through their treasured recipe box. As Sam discovers what matters most she opens her heart to a man she left behind, but who now might be the key to her happiness.The Jodi Picoult Collection #2: Perfect Match, Second Glance and My Sister's Keeper
Par Jodi Picoult. 2012
Three of bestselling author Jodi Picoult's compelling novels together in this ebook collection! Perfect Match: In the course of her…
everyday work, career-driven assistant district attorney Nina Frost prosecutes child molesters and works determinedly to ensure that a legal system with too many loopholes keeps these criminals behind bars. But when her own five-year-old son, Nathaniel, is traumatized by a sexual assault, Nina and her husband, Caleb, a quiet and methodical stone mason, are shattered, ripped apart by an enraging sense of helplessness in the face of a futile justice system that Nina knows all too well. In a heartbeat, Nina's absolute truths and convictions are turned upside down, and she hurtles toward a plan to exact her own justice for her son—no matter the consequence, whatever the sacrifice. Second Glance: Second Glance, an eerie and engrossing work, delves into a virtually unknown chapter of American history—Vermont's eugenics project of the 1920s and 30s—to provide a compelling study of the things that come back to haunt us—literally and figuratively. Do we love across time, or in spite of it? My Sister's Keeper: My Sister's Keeper examines what it means to be a good parent, a good sister, a good person. Is it morally correct to do whatever it takes to save a child's life, even if that means infringing upon the rights of another? Is it worth trying to discover who you really are, if that quest makes you like yourself less? Should you follow your own heart, or let others lead you? Once again, Jodi Picoult tackles a controversial real-life subject with grace, wisdom, and sensitivity.Knowledge And Liberation: A Treatise On Philosophical Theology
Par Nasir Khusraw. 1998
Nasir-i Khusraw was an Ismaili poet and theologian-philosopher of the Fatimid period. This treatise consists of a series of 30…
questions and answers, and addresses some of the central theological and philosophical issues of his time, from the creation of the world to human free will.History Of English Literature
Par Edward Albert. 1979
The fifth edition of Edward Albert’s History of English Literature, first published in 1979, offers its readers a detailed view…
of how English literature has evolved through the centuries. Starting from the Old English period to the literature of mid-twentieth century, the book takes a look at how English literature has developed across each period. It talks about the major literary genres of each age, like poetry, prose and drama, their major proponents and offers an extensive list of the notable works published during that period. Special focus has been given to Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope and Dryden, whose writings strongly influenced the literary output of their time. Each chapter also contains quotes, together with translations wherever needed, from the many works cited in the text. The book also comes with a broad list of writings under ‘Suggestions for Further Reading’ to guide readers who want to further explore the subject.Four To Score And High Five: Two Novels In One
Par Janet Evanovich. 1999
Two delicious Stephanie Plum novels, now together for the first time! In FOUR TO SCORE, Janet Evanovich, bestselling author of…
One for the Money, Two for the Dough, and Three to Get Deadly, scores big with her most thrilling Stephanie Plum adventures yet. Working for her bail bondsman cousin Vinnie, Stephanie is hot on the trail of revenge-seeking waitress Maxine Nowicki, whose crimes include bail jumping, theft, and extortion. Someone is terrifying Maxine's friends, and those who have seen her are turning up dead. Also on the hunt for Maxine is Joyce Barnhardt, Stephanie's archenemy and rival bounty hunter. Stephanie's attitude never wavers ― even when aided by crazy Grandma Mazur, ex-hooker and wannabe bounty hunter Lula, and transvestite rock musician Sally Sweet ― and even when Stephanie makes an enemy whose deadly tactics escalate from threatening messages to firebombs. All of this pales in comparison, though, with an even greater danger Stephanie faces, when, homeless and broke, she and her hamster Rex move in with a vice cop Joe Morelli. In HIGH FIVE, out of bail skippers and rent money, Stephanie Plum throws caution to the wind and follows in the entrepreneurial bootsteps of Super Bounty Hunter, Ranger, engaging in morally correct and marginally legal enterprises. So, a scumball blows himself to smithereens on her first day of policing a crack house and the sheik she was chauffeuring stole the limo. But hey, nobody's perfect! Anyway, Stephanie has other things on her mind. Her mother wants her to find Uncle Fred who's missing after arguing with his garbage company; homicidal rapist Benito Ramirez is back, quoting scripture and stalking Stephanie; vice cop Joe Morelli has a box of condoms with Stephanie's name on it; and Stephanie's afraid Ranger has his finger on her trigger. The whole gang's here for mirth and mayhem in Janet Evanovich's High Five.Code of Conduct (Scot Harvath #14)
Par Brad Thor. 2015
Hidden deep within one of the world’s most powerful organizations is a secret committee with a devastating agenda. Its members…
are afforded incredible protections—considered elites, untouchables. But when four seconds of video is captured halfway around the world and anonymously transmitted to D.C., covert wheels are set in motion, and counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath is tapped to undertake the deadliest assignment of his career. What begins as a favor will evolve into a globe-spanning drama of highly personal stakes played out against a backdrop of stunning international intrigue, duplicitous political gamesmanship, and the darkest, most clandestine fears of the espionage world. With razor-sharp plotting, richly rendered characters, and heart-stopping surprises on every page, Thor isn’t just at the top of his game—he owns the entire genre.Zindaginama: ज़िन्दगीनामा
Par Krishna Sobti. 2016
लेखन को जीवन का पर्याय माननेवाली कृष्णा सोबती की कलम से उतरा एक ऐसा उपन्यास जो सचमुच ज़िन्दगी का पर्याय…
है—ज़िन्दगीनामा। ज़िन्दगीनामा—जिसमें न कोई नायक। न कोई खलनायक। सिर्फ लोग और लोग और लोग। ज़िन्दादिल। जाँबाज़। लोग जो हिन्दुस्तान की ड्योढ़ी पंचनद पर जमे, सदियों गाज़ी मरदों के लश्करों से भिड़ते रहे। फिर भी फसलें उगाते रहे। जी लेने की सोंधी ललक पर ज़िन्दगियाँ लुटाते रहे। ज़िन्दगीनामा का कालखंड इस शताब्दी के पहले मोड़ पर खुलता है। पीछे इतिहास की बेहिसाब तहें। बेशुमार ताकतें। ज़मीन जो खेतिहर की है और नहीं है, वही ज़मीन शाहों की नहीं है मगर उनके हाथों में है। ज़मीन की मालिकी किसकी है ? ज़मीन में खेती कौन करता है ? ज़मीन का मामला कौन भरता है ? मुजारे आसामियाँ। इन्हें जकडऩों में जकड़े हुए शोषण के वे कानून जो लोगों को लोगों से अलग करते हैं। लोगों को लोगों में विभाजित करते हैं। ज़िन्दगीनामा का कथानक खेतों की तरह फैला, सीधा-सादा और धरती से जुड़ा हुआ। ज़िन्दगीनामा की मजलिसें भारतीय गाँव की उस जीवन्त परम्परा में हैं जहाँ भारतीय मानस का जीवन-दर्शन अपनी समग्रता में जीता चला जाता है। ज़िन्दगीनामा—कथ्य और शिल्प का नया प्रतिमान, जिसमें कथ्य और शिल्प हथियार डालकर ज़िन्दगी को आँकने की कोशिश करते हैं। ज़िन्दगीनामा के पन्नों में आपको बादशाह और फकीर, शहंशाह, दरवेश और किसान एक साथ खेतों की मुँडेरों पर खड़े मिलेंगे। सर्वसाधारण की वह भीड़ भी जो हर काल में, हर गाँव में, हर पीढ़ी को सजाए रखती है।Swapna Chalun Aale: स्वप्न चालून आले
Par Dr Hrishiskesh Pradeep Bodhe. 2023
स्वप्न चालून आले! अरे, व्वा! शाब्बास. थोडा उशीर झाला असेल पण अखेर तुम्ही सुद्धा ह्या विषयाकडे वळलातच. अहो, कोणता विषय…
काय विचारता ? प्रेमाचा विषय. अनादी काळापासून ते अनंत काळापर्यंत सदा सर्वकाळ मनुष्य जातीसाठी जाज्वल्य असणारा विषय म्हणजे प्रेम. आपली ही एक मस्त मधुर, चटकदार आणि यशस्वी अशी प्रेम कहाणी असावी असं प्रत्येकाला वाटत असतं. लग्नाआधी असो किंवा लग्नानंतर पण ज्यांची प्रेम कहाणी यशस्वी होते ते नशीबवान लोकं आयुष्य खऱ्या अर्थाने अनुभवतात. ज्यांची होत नाही त्यातले काही जण प्रेम कहाणी लिहितात आणि काही आयुष्य भर त्या प्रेमाची प्रतीक्षा करत राहतात. काहींचा इतका ही संयम नसतो म्हणून त्यांचा प्रेमावरून विश्वासच उडतो. त्यांना दुसरी व्यक्ती म्हणजे फक्त वासना पूर्तीच साधन वाटतं. फक्त शारीरिक नव्हे तर मानसिक वासना सुद्धा. सरते शेवटी उरतात ती लोकं ज्यांच्यात संयम असतो पण कायमच प्रेमाला मुकलेले असतात. अशा लोकांच्या डोळ्यात सतत प्रेम मिळवण्याची तळमळ दिसते… पण प्रेम असं कधी मिळवता येतं का? प्रेम तर फक्त करता येतं. देता येतं. उधळता येतं. प्रेम फक्त एक भावना किंवा एक घटना नव्हे तर तो एक सतत चा प्रवास आहे. स्वतः पलीकडं जाण्याचा प्रवास . स्वत्वाच्या सीमा तोडून आपल्या सर्वस्वाची उधळण दुसऱ्या अंतरंगावर करत राहण्याचा प्रवास. अंतरंगा द्वारे अनंत मिळवण्याचा प्रवास. ही कहाणी म्हणजे असाच एक गोड गुलाबी आणि गुलजार प्रवास आहे. गायत्री, महेंद्र, श्रुती, वेदांत, गिरिजा, सुजय आणि संचिता यांच्या अंतरंगाचा…Swami: स्वामी
Par Ranjeet Desai. 1962
महाराष्ट्रातल्या जनतेला जिने मंत्रमुग्ध केले, अशी मराठी सारस्वतातील अजरामर साहित्यकृती. रणजित देसाई: मराठी साहित्याला समृद्ध करणारे थोर साहित्यिक. १९४६ साली…
'भैरव' या कथेला लघुकथास्पर्धेत वाचकांकडून एकमुखाने पहिले पारितोषिक. १९५२ मध्ये 'रुपमहाल' हा पहिला कथासंग्रह प्रकाशित. त्यानंतर सातत्याने कथालेखन. ग्रामीण जीवनावरील व ऐतिहासिक व्यक्तिरेखांवरील लेखन अधिक रसरशीत. 'स्वामी'ला साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार प्राप्त. मराठीमध्ये अतिशय लोकप्रिय असलेली व रसिकमान्यता पावलेली रणजित देसाई यांची कादंबरी. थोरले माधवराव पेशवे यांचे राजकीय जीवन, कर्तृत्व आणि त्यांचे वैयक्तिक करुणगंभीर जीवन याचे अतिशय उदात्त व प्रभावी चित्रण स्वामीत केलेले आहे. इतिहास आणि साहित्य ह्याचे एवढे उर्जस्वल नि रोमहर्षक रसायन मराठी भाषेत आजतागायत कोणी निर्माण करू शकलेले नाही. कादंबरीतील अतिशय उठावदार आणि कलात्मक व्यक्तिरेखा आहेत, माधवराव, रमाबाई आणि राघोबादादा यांच्या. सद्गुणी आणि तेजस्वी कर्तव्यदक्ष माधवराव, स्वार्थी, भोळसट, राजद्रोही राघोबा आणि सोशिक, त्यागी, साध्वी रमाबाई या तिन्ही चरित्ररेखा वाचकांच्या मनांवर विलक्षण परिणाम करतात. थोरल्या माधवराव पेशव्यांची ही चरित्रगंगा वाचताना करुणेने मन भरून येते. उदात्ततेने भारावून जाते आणि पूर्वजांच्या अभिमानाने मान ताठही होते. स्वामी वाचून वाचक दिपून जातो. दिग्मूढ होतो. इतिहास आणि ललितकृती या दृष्टींनी रसोत्कट असलेली शोकात्मिक कादंबरी.Speedpost: स्पीडपोस्ट
Par Shobha De. 2004
आई आणि मुलांमधला रक्तबंध आदिम... शरीराने आणि मनानेही काळजाशी घ्ट्ट बांधलेला! सुंदर, निरामय जीवनमूल्यांना पैशाच्या दावणीशी बांधून मानवी नात्यांमधला प्राणच…
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