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Is war the opposite of peace, or its necessary accomplice? Exploring this question in relation to eighteenth-century Britain, Andrew Lincoln opens up complex, paradoxical and enduring issues and shows how ideas and methods were developed to provide the British public with moral insulation from violence both overseas and at home.

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William Blake's The Four Zoas is one of the most challenging poems in the English language, and one of the most profound. It is also one of the least read of the major poetic narratives of the Romantic period. Spiritual History presents a much-needed introduction to the poem, but it will also be of great interest to those already familiar with it. The first full-length study to examine in detail Blake's numerous manuscript revisions of the poe...

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Religious truth has always been in dispute, but there are certain times and places in which the debate has been more intense. One such period was the first century C.E., when the rapid spread of Christianity with its claims about Jesus produced considerable ferment. The Gospel of John, written late in that century, presents that dispute with greater clarity than any other document of the time. John presents a Jesus who claims not only to tell ...

Religious truth has always been in dispute, but there are certain times and places in which the debate has been more intense. One such period was the first century C.E., when the rapid spread of Christianity with its claims about Jesus produced considerable ferment. The Gospel of John, written late in that century, presents that dispute with greater clarity than any other document of the time. John presents a Jesus who claims not only to tell ...

Excerpt from Motorcycle Chums in Yellowstone Park, or Lending a Helping HandSO the others had favored him, because, truth to tell, all of them had felt the strain of a hard day's work.One thing had favored the chums above the ordinary tourists who started in to do the spectacular sights of the great park in the orthodox way.Alec had brought a letter of introduction from his guardian, Mr. Worthington, to Colonel Seaforth, the commanding officer...

The essays in this volume aim to contribute to the newly developing academic subject of biblical spirituality. It is prompted by the belief that, although the Christian tradition has always nurtured an emphasis on spirituality rooted in the Bible and its interpretation, few biblical scholars, until recently, have pursued their work by making connections with either this religious tradition or present-day interest in the broader phenomenon of s...

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Many Christians find the virgin birth a difficult doctrine and are not sure how to handle it. This book examines why that is by addressing the whole range of issues that arise - literary, historical and hermeneutical - from a perspective that takes seriously creedal confession and theological and ecclesiological concerns. incoln's investigation of the primary sources for the virgin birth leads him to consider the literary genre and distinctive...

Andrew Lincoln explores Scott's use of the past to explore key problems in the modern world, offering critical introductions to widely read poems and unique insights into the narrative strategies and ideological interests of Scott's greatest novels. Lincoln considers the impact of the French revolution, the experience of empire, and how ideas of progress were used both to rationalize the violence of empire and to counteract demands for politic...

Excerpt from Motorcycle Chums in Yellowstone Park, or Lending a Helping Hand SO the others had favored him, because, truth to tell, all of them had felt the strain of a hard day's work. One thing had favored the chums above the ordinary tourists who started in to do the spectacular sights of the great park in the orthodox way. Alec had brought a letter of introduction from his guardian, Mr. Worthington, to Colonel Seaforth, the commanding o...

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An analysis of passages in Paul's letters where the concept of heaven plays a significant role.

About the Contributor(s): The editors teach and research in the School of Humanities and the Centre for the Study of the Bible and Spirituality at the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK. Andrew Lincoln is Portland Professor of New Testament. Gordon McConville is Professor of Old Testament Theology. Lloyd Pietersen is Senior Lecturer in New Testament.

Die junge Kelly (Ashley Greene) zieht mit ihrem Freund Ben (Sebastian Stan) ins Haus ihrer Mutter. Schon bald werden sie von geisterhaften Erscheinungen terrorisiert. Was sie auch tun, der Geist scheint sich von ihren Ängsten gerade zu nähren. Ihre letzte Hoffnung ist Patrick (Tom Felton), ein Experte für übernatürliche Phänomene. Sie finden heraus, dass der Geist bei einem fehlgeschlagenen College-Experiment in unsere Welt gelangt ist. Als K...

Die junge Kelly (Ashley Greene) zieht mit ihrem Freund Ben (Sebastian Stan) ins Haus ihrer Mutter. Schon bald werden sie von geisterhaften Erscheinungen terrorisiert. Was sie auch tun, der Geist scheint sich von ihren Ängsten gerade zu nähren. Ihre letzte Hoffnung ist Patrick (Tom Felton), ein Experte für übernatürliche Phänomene. Sie finden heraus, dass der Geist bei einem fehlgeschlagenen College-Experiment in unsere Welt gelangt ist. Als K...