Monatsarchive: November 2017

The Harmony Of The Gospels

Publiziert am 12. November 2017 von Jazzybee

The Harmony Of The Gospels – St. Augustine of Hippo

The most weighty of the doctrinal treatises is that on the Holy Trinity. The Latin original (De Trinitate contra Arianos libri quindecim), is contained in the 8th volume of the Benedictine edition. It is the most elaborate, and probably also the ablest and profoundest patristic discussion of this central doctrine of the Christian religion, unless we except the Orations against the Arians, by Athanasius, “the Father of Orthodoxy,” who devoted his life to the defense of the Divinity of Christ. Augustine, owing to his defective knowledge of Greek, wrote his work independently of the previous treatises of the Eastern Church on that subject. He bestowed more time and care upon … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On The Harmony Of The Gospels Vol. 2

Publiziert am 11. November 2017 von Jazzybee

John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On The Harmony Of The Gospels Vol. 2 – John Calvin

Calvin produced commentaries on most of the books of the Bible. His commentaries cover the larger part of the Old Testament, and all of the new excepting Second and Third John and the Apocalypse. His commentaries and lectures stand in the front rank of Biblical interpretation. Our Author has exerted a powerful influence on all succeeding expositors. They have found their interest in listening to his instructions, and have been more deeply indebted to him than is generally known. Many valuable interpretations of passages of Scripture appeared for the first time in his writings, and have ever since been warmly approved. In other cases, the … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Mystery Of Mary Stuart

Publiziert am 11. November 2017 von Jazzybee

The Mystery Of Mary Stuart – Andrew Lang

Mr. Lang does not claim to have said the lastword in the tragedy of Mary Stuart. She and Marie Antoinette will probably continue to furnish “copy” for ages to come. As long as the “copy’ is given to us in the manner of this book it will continue to be welcome. Pictures of the dramatis persona; of the Mystery give a brilliant impression of the ethics of the period following the Reformation in Scotland. The examination of much new material and the careful investigation of all documents bearing on the case add historic value to the book. Mr. Lang forms no conclusions; the “Mystery” is not unveiled, but the fascinating Queen stands … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Rob Roy

Publiziert am 11. November 2017 von Jazzybee

Rob Roy – Sir Walter Scott

Rob Roy MacGregor was a historical figure—an outlaw who “owed his fame in a great measure to his residing on the very verge of the Highlands, and playing such pranks in the beginning of the eighteenth century as are usually ascribed to Robin Hood in the Middle Ages,—and that within forty miles of Glasgow.” He was implicated in the Jacobite rebellion of 1715 —which is the period of this story—but from motives of self-interest. Francis Osbaldistone, the ostensible narrator of this tale, is a young Londoner whose father is a successful merchant and naturally wishes his son to succeed him in the business. But Francis has other ideas, and a quarrel results, in which … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Waverley

Publiziert am 10. November 2017 von Jazzybee

Waverley – Sir Walter Scott

“Waverley” is noteworthy not only in being the author’s first novel, but also because it gives a fine panorama of an important historic period. The story is written around the Jacobite insurrection of 1745, led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart in the endeavor to place his exiled father upon the English throne. It deals closely with Scotch people and customs. Edward Waverley, the hero, is a young English gentleman, prospective heir to his uncle’s large estate. As a means of completing his education, he is sent with a captain’s commission to join the regiment of Colonel Gardiner, stationed in Scotland. Affairs in camp not being of warlike nature at this time, he obtains an extended … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Sacred Writings of St. Ambrose

Publiziert am 10. November 2017 von Jazzybee

The Sacred Writings of St. Ambrose

Aurelius Ambrosius, better known in English as Saint Ambrose (c. between 337 and 340 – 4 April 397), was a bishop of Milan who became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. He was one of the four original doctors of the Church. (courtesy of wikipedia.com) This edition includes the following writings: On the Duties of the Clergy. Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy. Three Books on the Holy Spirit. The Two Books on the Decease of His Brother Saytrus. Exposition of the Christian Faith On the Mysteries. The Book Concerning the Mysteries. Two Books Concerning Repentance. Concerning Virgins. Three Books Concerning Virgins. The Treatise Concerning Widows. Selections … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On The Books of Joel, Amos, Obadiah

Publiziert am 10. November 2017 von Jazzybee

John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On The Books of Joel, Amos, Obadiah – John Calvin

Calvin produced commentaries on most of the books of the Bible. His commentaries cover the larger part of the Old Testament, and all of the new excepting Second and Third John and the Apocalypse. His commentaries and lectures stand in the front rank of Biblical interpretation. This volume contains the Writings of three Prophets. Joel exercised his office among the Jews; Amos, though a native of Judea, was yet appointed a Prophet of The Ten Tribes; and Obadiah’s prophecy refers only to Edom.

John Calvin's Bible Commentaries On The Books of Joel, Amos, Obadiah

John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On The Books of Joel, Amos, Obadiah

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Myths And Legends Of The Pacific Northwest

Publiziert am 9. November 2017 von Jazzybee

Myths And Legends Of The Pacific Northwest – Katherine Berry Judson

Miss Judson has collected these myths and legends from many printed sources. She disclaims originality, but she has rendered a service that will be appreciated by the many who have sought in vain for legends of the Indians. There is an agreeable surprise in store for any lover of folk-lore who will read this book.

Myths And Legends Of The Pacific Northwest

Myths And Legends Of The Pacific Northwest

Format: Paperback.

Myths And Legends Of The Pacific Northwest.

ISBN: 9783849675356.

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Basics on the Pacific Northwest (from wikipedia.com)

The Pacific Northwest (PNW), sometimes referred to as Cascadia, is a geographic region in western North America bounded by the Pacific Ocean … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Doctrinal Treatises

Publiziert am 9. November 2017 von Jazzybee

The Doctrinal Treatises – St. Augustine of Hippo

The most weighty of the doctrinal treatises is that on the Holy Trinity. The Latin original (De Trinitate contra Arianos libri quindecim), is contained in the 8th volume of the Benedictine edition. It is the most elaborate, and probably also the ablest and profoundest patristic discussion of this central doctrine of the Christian religion, unless we except the Orations against the Arians, by Athanasius, “the Father of Orthodoxy,” who devoted his life to the defense of the Divinity of Christ. Augustine, owing to his defective knowledge of Greek, wrote his work independently of the previous treatises of the Eastern Church on that subject. He bestowed more time and care upon it than … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer

Publiziert am 9. November 2017 von Jazzybee

The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain

Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a book for readers of all ages. Most readers pick it up young and enjoy it, but too few come back to it later on, when its dark shadings and affectionate satire of small-town life might hit closer to home. The book sold slowly at first but has since become the archetypal comic novel of American childhood. It begins with several chapters of scene-setting episodic skylarking by Tom and his gang. All the grown-ups in the book fret about Tom’s future, fussing at him about his clothes and his manners, but also about his future, and whether this orphaned boy can ever grow up … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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