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Mary Magdalene, a figure shrouded in controversy and misconceptions throughout history, has been intertwined with various other Marys in the Gospel narratives. This book delves into the extensive research, encompassing biblical records, sacred texts, historical documents, and sociological insights to construct a compelling narrative surrounding Mary Magdalene's connection to Jesus the Christ. Dispelling the long-standing notion of her being a ...

Explore the intricate history of South Arabian tribes during the transformative period preceding Islam and their subsequent Islamization. Delve into the political and cultural shifts, including transitions from polytheism to monotheism, political fragmentation, and external conquests by empires like Ethiopia and the Sassanids. This in-depth analysis spans the 6th and 7th centuries CE, encompassing the Wars of the Apostasy, and sheds light on t...

Dive into the forefront of legal socialization research with this groundbreaking study challenging the prevailing definition of rule-breaking as exclusively harmful or antisocial behavior. While legal socialization models traditionally focus on preventing criminal behavior, this research recognizes the need to distinguish prosocial rule-breaking-motivated by intentions aligned with societal benefits-from its antisocial counterpart. Across th...

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of first-century CE Palestine as this project delves into the intricate tapestry of epigraphic, archaeological, and literary evidence for slavery in the region. The nuanced understanding of slavery practices during this period is indispensable for unraveling the historical and religious texts of the Second Temple era, particularly considering the distinctive nature of slavery in Palestine compared to other...

Female characters are essential to biblical stories. The Creation Story is incomplete without the woman, Eve. The patriarchs, Abraham and Isaac, are paired with Sarah and Rebekah. Readers remember Laban's daughters, Leah and Rachel, as Jacob's wives and the matriarchs of the Tribes of Israel. Alongside King David, Bathsheba figures prominently into the monarchical narrative of crime, punishment, and family dysfunction, and Jezebel stands as th...

World War II (hereafter referred to as WWII) is a fascinating era in fashion, society, and politics. The fashion of the era was truly representative of the events happening in the world in a most visible way. This era made indelible marks on future designers and the science of fashion as the world knows it. Fashion and costume design were influenced and changed due to the many limitations presented and imposed by WWII. WWII represents a great ...

Business incubators, a popular entrepreneurship policy intended to help new businesses avoid the risks of failure and generate economic growth, now serve more than 1, 600 communities across the United States. Business incubators help new ventures by providing subsidized office space, shared administrative services, access to capital and financing, networking opportunities, and assistance with legal, technology transfer, and export procedures.

This book delves into the intriguing concept of Kurdism and its emergence during the first half of the nineteenth century. Focusing on the foundations, origins, and evolution of Kurdish nationalism, which stems from Kurdism, the study investigates the interplay between the Ottoman Empire and the three Kurdish emirates of Soran, Botan, and Baban during this critical period.

This examines the increased prevalence of obesity in the context of market failure. In welfare economics, market failure is an important precondition for government intervention. Obesity in the United States has risen dramatically in the last several decades, over two thirds of American adults are overweight, and one third is obese. Obesity is a risk factor for a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, strok...

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This book delves into the fictional representations of female homosociality within a selection of middlebrow novels authored by women and published in France between 1880 and 1914. Its primary objective is to incorporate women's literary contributions from the Belle Epoque era into the broader narratives of literary and cultural history, particularly in the context of friendship, and to deepen our comprehension of gender identities during the ...

This historical exploration spans eight centuries, from 711 to 1492, during which a unique blend of political, cultural, and religious traditions flourished in the southern region of the Iberian Peninsula, now known as Spain. The study focuses on the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries when two significant centers for luster glazed ceramics production emerged: Islamic-ruled Málaga and Christian-ruled Valencia. In this context, Muslim artisans ex...

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This book delves into the rich tapestry of Russian culture, highlighting its unique characteristic of being profoundly shaped by foreign influences throughout its history. While the influence of foreign cultures on nations is not uncommon, Russia stands out as a cultural melting pot that has absorbed and assimilated an exceptionally diverse array of foreign stimuli. The narrative unfolds with a historian's perspective, acknowledging that Rus...

A comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the Bible and other historical documents from early Christianity reveals a significant and often overlooked aspect: the pivotal role played by women in establishing and advancing the Christian movement during the first century CE and beyond. This research endeavors to illustrate that while Jesus' original vision encompassed women as leaders with spiritual authority equal to that of men, subsequent male t...

This scholarly work delves into the intriguing and widespread phenomenon of Christ figures in contemporary popular culture. When discussing this research area, people often conjure familiar names from film and literature, such as Harry Potter, Gandalf, Superman, Neo, and even ET, all of whom embody characteristics and roles akin to traditional Christ figures. These iconic characters act as moral guides, selflessly sacrifice themselves for the ...

This thought-provoking exploration delves into the intriguing question of how individuals envision God when asked to close their eyes and visualize the divine. It prompts readers to reflect on their own mental images of God, whether they align with Warner Sallman's approachable portrayal of Jesus Christ or the more modern Trinitarian representation featuring Jesus, the baptismal dove, and an "Old White Guy" figure gazing benevolently down. I...

Christianity's engagement with late antique culture. The specific focus is on the intricate relationship, interaction, and sometimes confrontation between Christianity and Hellenism. The chapter's objectives are twofold: first, to examine the reception of the relationship between Christianity and Hellenism in modern scholarship, and second, to assess John Chrysostom's role within this complex dynamic. John Chrysostom lived during a pivotal p...

Delve into a crucial exploration of the pervasive issue of sexual violence in underrepresented groups with "Ka Uma." This work sheds light on the sobering statistics-1 in 4 women and 1 in 26 men in the United States, and 6% of women globally-highlighting the prevalence of sexual violence. Recognizing the higher rates within underrepresented communities, the study draws on reputable sources such as the CDC, HRC, and RAINN to emphasize the urgen...

Presented within this book are a series of insightful textual case studies that delve into the realm of "calendro-astronomy" during the span of 250 B.C. to A.D. 250. Through a comprehensive exploration of various sources, this work uncovers a multifaceted understanding of the astral sciences, particularly focusing on calendrics, eclipses, and planetary astronomy. By meticulously balancing transmitted knowledge with excavated materials, the aut...