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Book SynopsisThe New Testament is filled with stories of Jesus eating with peoplefrom extravagant wedding banquets to simple meals of loaves and fishes. The Food and Feasts of Jesus offers a new perspective on life in biblical times by taking readers inside these meals. Food production and distribution impacted all aspects of ancient life, including the teachings of Jesus. From elaborate holiday feasts to a simple farmer's lunch, the book explores the significance of various meals, discusses key ingredients, places food within the socioeconomic conditions of the time, and offers accessible recipes for readers to make their own tastes of the first century. Ideal for individual reading or group study, this book opens a window into the tumultuous world of the first century and invites readers to smell, touch, and taste the era's food.Trade ReviewEveryone knows that Jesus fed thousands with just a few fish and loaves, but what did people of the first century eat on an everyday basis? According to Neel and Pugh, the ancient Middle Eastern diet has much in common with the region’s contemporary foods despite 2,000 years of changing tastes and technological innovations. Jewish dietary proscriptions may have limited consumption of some foods, but the presence in Jerusalem of Roman occupation forces and other gentiles would have meant some diversity at table. The authors inventory available grains, fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. Holidays of the era, most tied to the cycle of planting and harvesting, had their own specific traditions for feasts. For those who want to recreate a seder, the authors offer a sample Passover meal and its ritual prayers in both Hebrew and English. Recipes enable anyone to recreate entire meals that Jesus might well have enjoyed. * Booklist *Neel, an Episcopal priest, and Pugh, a CPA, are both serious experts on ancient foodways. This enjoyable and tasty book is an insightful culinary study of Jesus’s time and the role played by the preparation of food and its consumption. Their book allows the reader to 'study, taste, and experience the culture of the first century Holy Land.' The 50-plus recipes included permit the reader to incorporate these delicious and healthy foods into their own meals and celebrations. The authors see food as a gift from God and believe that in its preparation and consumption we create community. The authors not only present the recipes but also explore the significance of food in biblical times from everyday repasts to the specific meanings of food choices at rituals such as wedding feasts, religious gatherings, and Shabbat. The recipes feature the fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, olive oil, and fresh spices that were used at the time and will enable readers to experience this important aspect of biblical studies. VERDICT This book is ideal for anyone looking for different and inspiring recipes as well as an excellent introduction to life in the first-century Holy Land. Highly recommended. * Library Journal *There’s no doubt that food plays a big part in the most important moments of our lives. But have you ever wondered how the meals you share with family and friends today would compare to the food commonly found on the tables where Jesus once dined? In The Food and Feasts of Jesus, Douglas Neel and Joel Pugh open a delicious doorway into first-century kitchens, examining the basic ingredients of the day and serving up mouthwatering recipes for dishes commonly served at both special celebrations and ordinary meals. The authors reveal how preparing and sharing a feast became a key ingredient in defining culture and developing community—and how a return to cooking traditions of the past can bring us closer together in the present. * U.S. Catholic *Most of the recipes in this book are simple enough for the home cook, and are likely to appeal even to eaters who are only slightly adventurous.... The authors’ invitation to ‘join the feast’ is a nuanced and thoughtful one, aimed at separating the reader from ‘our fast-food culture’ and rediscovering the pleasure of creating entire delicious meals from scratch, inviting others to share, remembering those who do not have enough, and, in every bite, relishing the goodness and generosity of God, without whose sustaining hand there is no bread, no life. * Education & Culture *Mr. Neel and Mr. Pugh's book dissects the food of Jesus' time: what people ate on a day-to-day basis, what they ate for religious feasts such as Passover, how social and economic conditions influenced diet, and why any of this still matters. And, as the subtitle suggests, the authors have developed recipes so you could theoretically serve a first-century meal at home, perhaps even on the floor as it might have been served then, with the multigenerational family sitting on cushions around the food. * Pittsburgh Post-Gazette *It is clear from the tone and tempo of this book that Doug and co-author Joel Pugh greatly enjoyed themselves as they researched and wrote it. You should be prepared for the same fun experience as you read. Fair warning: Expect to get thirsty and hungry as you learn about all the food and feasts and peruse the multiple recipes at the end of most of the chapters. The author tell us that this is not a book for scholars. Rather, it is written for ordinary people who want to study, taste and experience the culture of the 1st Century Holy Land....This is much more than a cookbook. It is a reflection of 1st Century Mediterranean life written in an inviting, storytelling style. * Pagosa Sun (Pagosa Springs, CO) *About twelve years ago, the Rev. Doug Neel – an avowed foodie and flyfisherman – was leading a Bible study in his parish in Texas about Luke’s Gospel, when he noticed that in nearly every chapter, Jesus is at a banquet of some sort. This observation, and questions it raised for Neel about what such a banquet might have been like, prompted him to begin an in-depth exploration of the food and culture in the time of Jesus that led to a catering business, another way of teaching the New Testament, and ultimately to a book – co-authored with Joel Pugh – called The Food and Feasts of Jesus....Neel did extensive research for the book, whose chapters are structured around stories from the Bible, the cultural context for those stories, and recipes that high-light either part of the story or an event in the story. He and co-author Pugh consulted a number of sources, including Greek and Roman writings, and a first-century Roman cookbook. They also looked at archaeological findings about what kinds of pots and pans have been found from the first century, and at agricultural records of what kinds of crops were grown, both for internal consumption and for export....Neel’s parish families have played a significant role in the book’s evolution, from his ministry in Dallas prompting the idea for the book in the first place, to the women’s group at St. Patrick’s that helped him test the recipes he was developing and finalizing for the book. He hopes other congregations will use the book to encourage discussion, study and sharing food and conversation. Each chapter stands alone, so groups could take on just one chapter or meal, or they could work through the book, one teaching at a time. The book itself contains recommendations for how congregations and small groups might use it. Neel encourages people to engage the full experience of eating like Jesus and his peers did. 'They ate with their hands,' he says. 'I encourage people to try eating with their hands too – it is a very different experience.' * Colorado Episcopalian *Go back to basics with The Food and Feasts of Jesus. Authors Neel and Pugh give readers an insight into 'the world of first-century fare with menus and recipes.' In addition to understanding life and culture in Biblical times, readers can experience for themselves what Jesus and his disciples ate for their meals. Try out recipes for ordinary meals shared by everyone living in the Holy Land as well as lavish fare eaten during Passover, Thanksgiving, banquets and weddings. * MSN Lifestyle (XIN) *This unusual book is written not for scholars and historians, but for ordinary readers who want to know: W(hat) W(ould) J(esus) E(at)?...Neel and Pugh highlight the ways in which shared meals foster community, define identity, teach history, and reinforce cultural norms. They also place food within the dire socioeconomic conditions of the time, noting vast disparities between the diets of the rich and the poor and the disruption of the Jewish farm and food production occasioned by oppressive policies of Herod the Great. The book prompts readers to reflect on their own culinary habits, e.g., meat-heavy diets and the profound disconnect we moderns have with the growth and production of our own food—an enterprise in which 80 to 90% of the population was engaged in Jesus’ day. Readers will also take from the book a renewed appreciation of the ways in which '[f]ood, feasting, food production, culture, and history are all intricately intertwined.' * Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology *Understanding food in first-century Palestine helps readers better understand the context of Jesus' teaching, the authors write. They include simple, modernized recipes so that a home cook can prepare a daily meal, a light outdoor lunch or one of several special feasts. * The Christian Chronicle *The Food and Feasts of Jesus: The Original Mediterranean Diet, with Menus and Recipes addresses just what the title promises, inviting the reader not only to come to a greater and more intimate understanding of the society of Jesus’ time, but to actually try it out in a 21st century kitchen. * Orange County Catholic *One does not need to be a cook to relish this book. It is as intriguing as it is informative. I hope you will savor it. Goodness only knows, I certainly have. -- Phyllis Tickle, author of The Great EmergenceW(hat)W(ould)J(esus)E(at)? That's the question both posed and answered in this engaging book. Douglas E. Neel and Joel A. Pugh have combined serviceable knowledge of the Bible, a keen grasp of ancient Mediterranean culture and the culinary arts to fine effect. No wonder 'the Son of Man came eating and drinking.' No wonder the psalmist advised 'O taste and see.' -- Rev. Harry T. Cook, Episcopal priest, author of Long Live Salvation by WorksAn excellent book for ordinary people who wish to experience and study the first century meals of Jesus. The recipes are classic for the ancient Mediterranean and the meals of the daily life in ancient Palestine. A feast for Christians and non Christians alike! -- Kathleen E. Corley, University of Wisconsin-OshkoshThis book is a feast of information and thoughtful perspectives on the foods, meals, customs, and teachings about food at the time of Jesus. From religious festivals to weddings to Shabbat to everyday meals, the authors cover it all. They bring to life the eating experiences of rich and poor, men and women, in good times and bad, on feast days and on workdays. Many familiar biblical passages will be illuminated by this book, but the unexpected delight is the full description of foods available in Jesus’ day, and recipes for complete meals so that people today can experience the foods and meals of the Bible. -- Lawrence Wills, Episcopal Divinity SchoolHappy are those who taste the feast of the kingdom of God Douglas Neel and Joel Pugh have prepared for them in The Food and Feasts of Jesus! This book offers a satisfying combination of history, stories, and recipes in a practical way to enhance modern Christian table fellowship. I particularly appreciated the friendly and respectful way the authors preserved the Jewish flavor of Jesus' meals. -- Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus, Wheaton CollegeTable of ContentsChapter 1: Why Eat the Food of Jesus and his Followers Chapter 2: The Bounty of the First Century Kitchen Chapter 3: Our Daily Bread Chapter 4: The Farmer, Food, and Social Responsibility Chapter 5: The Sabbath Feast Chapter 6: The Banquet Chapter 7: The Wedding Feast Chapter 8: The Feast of the Passover Supplement to Chapter 8: A First Century Passover Haggadah Chapter 9: The Harvest Feast Chapter 10: Eating with God; The Todah Feast Chapter 11: Picnic at the Beach Chapter 12: What We Have Learned and Why We Join the Feast

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Book SynopsisColeen Nolan singer, TV host and agony aunt is known for her warmth, straight-talking and compassion. But her empathy and warmth have been earned the hard way formed by her own deeply-felt experiences of loss and grief.Inspired by her own life, and her podcast on grief, Coleen takes readers on a heartfelt and helpful journey through how to cope with all kinds of grief, drawing not just on her own thoughts and feelings, but on those of friends and celebrities she's interviewed, who share their personal takes on loss and life after it. By turns moving, courageous and inspiring, each chapter also features a poem to make you smile, think or shed a tear.Written with accessibility, heart and fellow-feeling, this is not a guidebook but a companion, a friendly word in the darkest times, packed with advice, understanding and hope a book to say you're not alone.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewKatsikas's impressive archival research sheds light on a neglected topic...In this original study, the author demonstrates how conversion to Christianity in the age of nationalism was a survival tactic and a means to acquire the attendant privileges of being a member of the victorious side in post-Ottoman Europe. * Marc David Baer, author of The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars, and Caliphs *This book represents considerable scholarship on the important question of conversion from Islam to Orthodox Christianity during and in the aftermath of the very violent period associated with the War of Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire. Drawing on a wealth of archival and other primary sources, Katsikas presents a clear and engaging analysis of the conditions under which Muslims became Orthodox Christians in this period of dramatic political and demographic change. * Benjamin Fortna, Director & Professor, School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies, University of Arizona *Lost in the literature of nationalisms and 'ethnic awakenings', the fate of those individuals and communities converting to a new nation (and religion) has received little attention so far. Stephanos Katsikas successfully unpacks this aspect of modern Greek history and the fate of its first Muslim citizens providing an impressive array of legal, political and historical data to inform one of the most problematic aspects of nation-building in Europe * Neophytos Loizides, Director of Conflict Analysis Research Centre, University of Kent *This book is, without any doubt, a major contribution to the field of Balkan history and broadly, to modern European history. It is based on an unexplored cache of unique source material that is meticulously analyzed and convincingly laid out. * Maria Todorova, Gutgsell Professor of History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *Katsikas' work lays an important foundation in the English language scholarship of post-independence Greece. * Alexander Billinis, The Hydramerican *

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Book SynopsisExplores three interrelated questions: does the Hebrew bible, or subsequent Jewish tradition, teach environmental responsibility or not?; what Jewish teachings appropriately address the environmental crisis?; and do ecology, Judaism, and philosophy work together in confronting the crisis?Trade ReviewFor decades Judaic environmental ethics has stood in the shadow of unfruitful debates about Christian responsibility for the environmental crisis. This collection puts those debates into perspective and begins the discussion of Jewish environmental philosophy in its own right, by bringing together materials that would otherwise be difficult to obtain, if not unavailable, to most readers of the book. It provides the best starting point for anyone, researchers and laypersons alike, interested in learning more about this important subfield within environmental philosophy. -- Eugene Hargrove, University of North TexasThis important book invites the reader to delve more deeply into the ethical and philosophical questions that underlie our environmental dilemma. It provides a lucid analysis of Jewish texts that speak to environmental concerns, and inspires the reader—regardless of religious orientation—to think critically about environmental issues. -- Ellen Bernstein, Founder, Shomrei Adamah, Keepers of the Earth, and Editor, Ecology & the Jewish SpiritUnlike most collections about Judaism and the environment, this one takes the former at least as seriously as the latter. Martin Yaffe's extended and deeply thoughtful introduction provides a perfect setting for the stimulating readings that follow; he steadfastly refuses to be content with merely donning the latest green lenses to view five thousand years of tradition. Instead, he identifies the deep questions that turn his carefully chosen selections into a lively debate about God, nature, and human responsibility. -- Charles Rubin, Duquesne UniversityYaffe skillfully and intelligently guides readers through the complex thicket of issues raised by the articles on Judaism and environmentalism. . . . He makes subtle suggestions about how to think more clearly and less ideologically about some of the most contentious problems that animate the various authors and stir the contemporary discussion. -- Kenneth Hart Green, University of TorontoThis book brings together works of the highest intellectual quality and philosophical merit addressing the problematic relationship of Judaism and the contemporary environmental crisis. The alleged alienation of Jews from nature is honestly confronted and just as honestly contested. The potential of biblical and other Judaic resources for developing a powerful environmental ethic is fully and satisfyingly explored. The wide-ranging collection of essays is brilliantly integrated by Martin Yaffe's graceful, but critical, introduction. -- J Baird Callicott, University of North Texas, University Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and formerly Regents Professor of Philosophy, University of North TexasRealistic about the variety of perceived eco-friendly and non-friendly strains in Judaism, the essays in this reader enter a conversation that contemplates the present environmental situation. It is a conversation well worth entering and, in fact, a conversation central to the role of the Jewish person in an age of environmental crisis. * Judaism *Required reading for continuing studies in religion and ecology. * Alternatives Journal: Canada's Environmental Voice *Jewish writings on environmental issues are sufficiently rare that any work on this subject is greeted eagerly by those of us who are engaged both by Judaism and environmentalism. In the case of the new collection of essays edited by Martin Yaffe, one is thrilled by both the quantity and the quality of the offerings. * Environmental Ethics *In the case of the new collection edited by Martin Yaffe, one is thrilled by both the quantity and the quality of the offerings. * Environmental Ethics *Judaism and Environmental Ethics is a substantial collection of essays brought into dialogue with one another in Yaffe's careful introductory overview. For someone teaching a course on Judaism and environmental ethics, this book is obviously an invaluable resource. But for anyone interested in exploring relationships between religion and nature in general, and Judaism and nature in particular, this book provides an insight into the many and complex attitudes to nature that have emerged within Jewish traditions. * Journal of Jewish Studies *Judaism and Environmental Ethics: A Reader, edited by Martin D. Yaffe, is an anthology that endeavors to represent fairly the 'state-of-the-art' on Judaism and environmental ethics in a philosophically respectable manner. In large measure, it succeeds…. Convincingly demonstrates that Judaism is capable of formulating an ecological theology and environmental ethic relevant to the contemporary global environment crisis. * Philosophy East and West *The Hebrew faith originated with a land ethic—a covenant people in a land of promise, to be inhabited with justice and charity. In this searching anthology, contributors press point and counterpoint, analysis and synthesis, text and exposition, principle and practice. Judaism here claims its rightful place in environmental ethics, helping us all discover Earth as a planet with promise. -- Holmes Rolston III, Colorado State UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 The Historical Question Chapter 3 On Classical Judaism and Environmental Crisis Chapter 4 The Hebrew View of Nature Chapter 5 Concepts of Nature in the Hebrew Bible Chapter 6 The Forestry of the Prophets Chapter 7 The Agricultural and Ecological Symbolism of the Four Species of Sukkot Chapter 8 Judaism and the Practice of Stewardship Chapter 9 Man and Nature in the Sabbatical Year Chapter 10 Commentary on the Book of Genesis, Chapter 1 Part 11 The Ethical Question Chapter 12 Our Covenant with Stones: A Jewish Ecology of Earth Chapter 13 Created in the Image of God: Humanity and Divinity in an Age of Environmentalism Chapter 14 Is Gaia Jewish? Finding a Framework for Radical Ecology in Traditional Judaism Chapter 15 "One, Walking, and Studying...": Nature vs. Torah Chapter 16 Bal Tashchit: A Jewish Environmental Precept Chapter 17 Contemporary Problems in Ethics from a Jewish Perspective Part 18 The Philosophical Question Chapter 19 The Unnatural Jew Chapter 20 Comments on the Unnatural Jew Chapter 21 Some Thoughts on Nature and Judaism Chapter 22 Judaism and the Sanctification of Nature Chapter 23 Judaism and Nature: Theological and Moral Issues to Consider while Renegotiating a Jewish Relationship to the Natural World Chapter 24 Nature's Healing Power, the Holocaust, and the Environmental Crisis Chapter 25 Ethical Issues of Animal Welfare in Jewish Thought Chapter 26 Judaism and Animal Experimentation Chapter 27 Vegetarianism and Judaism Chapter 28 Sanctified Eating: A Memorial of Creation

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Book SynopsisMartin D. Yaffe''s Judaism and Environmental Ethics: A Reader is a well-conceived exploration of three interrelated questions: Does the Hebrew Bible, or subsequent Jewish tradition, teach environmental responsibility or not? What Jewish teachings, if any, appropriately address today''s environmental crisis? Do ecology, Judaism, and philosophy work together, or are they at odds with each other in confronting the current crisis? Yaffe''s extensive introduction analyzes and appraises the anthologized essays, each of which serves to deepen and enrich our understanding of current reflection on Judaism and environmental ethics. Brought together in one volume for the first time, the most important scholars in the field touch on diverse disciplines including deep ecology, political philosophy, and biblical hermeneutics. This ambitious book illustratesprecisely because of its interdisciplinary focushow longstanding disagreements and controversies may spark further interchange among ecologistsTrade ReviewFor decades Judaic environmental ethics has stood in the shadow of unfruitful debates about Christian responsibility for the environmental crisis. This collection puts those debates into perspective and begins the discussion of Jewish environmental philosophy in its own right, by bringing together materials that would otherwise be difficult to obtain, if not unavailable, to most readers of the book. It provides the best starting point for anyone, researchers and laypersons alike, interested in learning more about this important subfield within environmental philosophy. -- Eugene Hargrove, University of North TexasThis important book invites the reader to delve more deeply into the ethical and philosophical questions that underlie our environmental dilemma. It provides a lucid analysis of Jewish texts that speak to environmental concerns, and inspires the reader—regardless of religious orientation—to think critically about environmental issues. -- Ellen Bernstein, Founder, Shomrei Adamah, Keepers of the Earth, and Editor, Ecology & the Jewish SpiritUnlike most collections about Judaism and the environment, this one takes the former at least as seriously as the latter. Martin Yaffe's extended and deeply thoughtful introduction provides a perfect setting for the stimulating readings that follow; he steadfastly refuses to be content with merely donning the latest green lenses to view five thousand years of tradition. Instead, he identifies the deep questions that turn his carefully chosen selections into a lively debate about God, nature, and human responsibility. -- Charles Rubin, Duquesne UniversityYaffe skillfully and intelligently guides readers through the complex thicket of issues raised by the articles on Judaism and environmentalism. . . . He makes subtle suggestions about how to think more clearly and less ideologically about some of the most contentious problems that animate the various authors and stir the contemporary discussion. -- Kenneth Hart Green, University of TorontoThis book brings together works of the highest intellectual quality and philosophical merit addressing the problematic relationship of Judaism and the contemporary environmental crisis. The alleged alienation of Jews from nature is honestly confronted and just as honestly contested. The potential of biblical and other Judaic resources for developing a powerful environmental ethic is fully and satisfyingly explored. The wide-ranging collection of essays is brilliantly integrated by Martin Yaffe's graceful, but critical, introduction. -- J Baird Callicott, University of North Texas, University Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and formerly Regents Professor of Philosophy, University of North TexasRealistic about the variety of perceived eco-friendly and non-friendly strains in Judaism, the essays in this reader enter a conversation that contemplates the present environmental situation. It is a conversation well worth entering and, in fact, a conversation central to the role of the Jewish person in an age of environmental crisis. * Judaism *Required reading for continuing studies in religion and ecology. * Alternatives Journal: Canada's Environmental Voice *Jewish writings on environmental issues are sufficiently rare that any work on this subject is greeted eagerly by those of us who are engaged both by Judaism and environmentalism. In the case of the new collection of essays edited by Martin Yaffe, one is thrilled by both the quantity and the quality of the offerings. * Environmental Ethics *In the case of the new collection edited by Martin Yaffe, one is thrilled by both the quantity and the quality of the offerings. * Environmental Ethics *Judaism and Environmental Ethics is a substantial collection of essays brought into dialogue with one another in Yaffe's careful introductory overview. For someone teaching a course on Judaism and environmental ethics, this book is obviously an invaluable resource. But for anyone interested in exploring relationships between religion and nature in general, and Judaism and nature in particular, this book provides an insight into the many and complex attitudes to nature that have emerged within Jewish traditions. * Journal of Jewish Studies *Judaism and Environmental Ethics: A Reader, edited by Martin D. Yaffe, is an anthology that endeavors to represent fairly the 'state-of-the-art' on Judaism and environmental ethics in a philosophically respectable manner. In large measure, it succeeds…. Convincingly demonstrates that Judaism is capable of formulating an ecological theology and environmental ethic relevant to the contemporary global environment crisis. * Philosophy East and West *The Hebrew faith originated with a land ethic—a covenant people in a land of promise, to be inhabited with justice and charity. In this searching anthology, contributors press point and counterpoint, analysis and synthesis, text and exposition, principle and practice. Judaism here claims its rightful place in environmental ethics, helping us all discover Earth as a planet with promise. -- Holmes Rolston III, Colorado State UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 The Historical Question Chapter 3 On Classical Judaism and Environmental Crisis Chapter 4 The Hebrew View of Nature Chapter 5 Concepts of Nature in the Hebrew Bible Chapter 6 The Forestry of the Prophets Chapter 7 The Agricultural and Ecological Symbolism of the Four Species of Sukkot Chapter 8 Judaism and the Practice of Stewardship Chapter 9 Man and Nature in the Sabbatical Year Chapter 10 Commentary on the Book of Genesis, Chapter 1 Part 11 The Ethical Question Chapter 12 Our Covenant with Stones: A Jewish Ecology of Earth Chapter 13 Created in the Image of God: Humanity and Divinity in an Age of Environmentalism Chapter 14 Is Gaia Jewish? Finding a Framework for Radical Ecology in Traditional Judaism Chapter 15 "One, Walking, and Studying...": Nature vs. Torah Chapter 16 Bal Tashchit: A Jewish Environmental Precept Chapter 17 Contemporary Problems in Ethics from a Jewish Perspective Part 18 The Philosophical Question Chapter 19 The Unnatural Jew Chapter 20 Comments on the Unnatural Jew Chapter 21 Some Thoughts on Nature and Judaism Chapter 22 Judaism and the Sanctification of Nature Chapter 23 Judaism and Nature: Theological and Moral Issues to Consider while Renegotiating a Jewish Relationship to the Natural World Chapter 24 Nature's Healing Power, the Holocaust, and the Environmental Crisis Chapter 25 Ethical Issues of Animal Welfare in Jewish Thought Chapter 26 Judaism and Animal Experimentation Chapter 27 Vegetarianism and Judaism Chapter 28 Sanctified Eating: A Memorial of Creation

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Book SynopsisTheophilus of Antioch was a second-century Syrian bishop who sought to promote in three books, collectively known as Ad Autolycum, a moralistic form of Christianity. Given that this form of Christianity is generally considered by scholars as atypical within the early church, Theophilus has not received the same amount of attention as have other second-century theologians. Rick Rogers seeks to redress this gap, offering a fuller analysis of the rhetoric and focus of Theophilus''s theological system as it is manifest in Ad Autolycum. Rogers concludes that Theophilus''s thought may have been closer to the emphasis of Hellenistic Judaism than was any other form of New Testament or early Christianity. His book will hold strong appeal for scholars and students of early Christianity.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Part One: Background Chapter 3 Theophilus' Life Chapter 4 Theophilus' Writings Part 5 Part Two: Theophilus' Theology Chapter 6 The Human Condition Chapter 7 The Agents of God Chapter 8 The Nature of Salvation Part 9 Part Three: An Analysis Chapter 10 A Protreptic Theology Chapter 11 A Nomistic Christianity Chapter 12 Select Bibliography Chapter 13 Index

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Book SynopsisThis survey of the Pope's teachings comes from one of the Pope's closest associates. It contains 11 "conversations" on the most important points of John Paul II's teachings which cover issues such as freedom, democracy, ecumenicalism, and sexuality.Trade ReviewIn a marvelously accessible manner, [Zieba] here responds to questions on everything from the Pope's role in the end of communism to his teachings on human sexuality and the nature of democracy. . . .The Surprising Pope is warmly recommended. * First Things *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: The Pope and the Dominican Chapter 2 An Explanation and an Invitation Chapter 3 Stereotypes Chapter 4 Be Not Afraid! Chapter 5 Reading History Chapter 6 Place Demands on Yourself Chapter 7 The Lessons of Solidarity Chapter 8 The Test of Freedom Chapter 9 Democracy and the Church Chapter 10 The Christian in the Free Market Chapter 11 Sex and the Church Chapter 12 Our Brothers and Sisters: Reflections on Ecumensim Chapter 13 The Church and the Contemporary World Chapter 14 Epilogue: Time: God's Expression Chapter 15 Concluding Notes: Diary of a Polish Priest

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Book SynopsisThe Inculturation of American Catholicism addresses two points of broad academic interest: continuing reform and renewal in the Catholic Church and greater social and political clarity about the richness of the republican tradition often dismissed by antiliberal slogans that distort the historical record.Trade ReviewThis is a distinctive interdisciplinary study of the salient meanings of Bishop John England's singular adaptation to the ethos of American culture. Lou NcNeil has crafted a fresh and honest narrative, one that takes the reader on an engaging journey through the pathways of social and political trends and historical theology and ecclesiology both past and present. This book is a significant contribution to American Catholic Studies. -- Christopher J. Kauffman, Catholic University of AmericaIt will be welcomed by students of American Catholic studies and especially by those whose assessment of the contemporary church correspond's with the author's. * The Catholic Historical Review, October 2009 *I recommend this book highly. It is well written, sensitive to practical pastoral practices and how they influence and condition thought (a la Charles Pierce), aware of the early nineteenth century republican understanding of the common good (over private interest or individualism), and familiar with the earlier historiography on John England, with which McNeil interacts throughout the text. . . . It would be useful and provacative for advanced undergraduates, graduate students in history as well as theology, and theologians and historians. It should certainly be in every college library. * American Catholic Studies, Fall 2009 *This is a work of creative scholarship that brings historical resources to a crucial debate about American Catholicism. It deserves the attention of theologians and other scholars interested in American history and religion. * Theological Studies, December 2009 *Recovering American Catholic Inculturation paints a compelling portrait of John England as a creative nineteenth-century pastoral leader who can serve as a model for today's church. -- William J. Portier, University of DaytonTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Life, Vision, and Response at the Margins Chapter 4 Living and Leading within a Minority Chapter 5 A Vision from the Margins Chapter 6 Dimensions and Directions in the Ecclesial Response Chapter 7 Conclusion

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Part 2 PART ONE - THE NATURE OF RELIGIOUS ARGUMENT Chapter 3 Chapter 1. Naked in the Public Square: Depth of Commitment in the Liberal State Today Chapter 4 Chapter 2. Social Contract in Modern Jewish Thought: A Theological Critique Chapter 5 Chapter 3. Justices Story and Holmes in the Realm of the "Brooding Omnipresence" Chapter 6 Chapter 4. Theology, Society and the Vocation of the University Part 7 PART TWO - THEOLOGIES OF THE MARKETPLACE Chapter 8 Chapter 5. St. Augustine, Markets, and the Liberal Polity Chapter 9 Chapter 6. When Markets and Gambling Converge Part 10 PART THREE - EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES Chapter 11 Chapter 7. A Theological Case for the Liberal Democratic State Chapter 12 Chapter 8. Preserving the Natural: Karl Barth, The Barmen Declaration: Article V, and Dietrick Bonhoeffer's Ethics Chapter 13 Chapter 9. Materialism and Transcendence Part 14 PART FOUR - ASIAN PERSPECTIVES Chapter 15 Chapter 10. A Jewish and Democratic State: A Normative Perspective Chapter 16 Chapter 11. In the Shadows of Modernity? Theology and Sovereignty in South Asian Islam Chapter 17 Chapter 12. A Constitutional Analysis of the Secularization of the Tibetan Diaspora: the Role of the Dalai Lama Part 18 PART FIVE - RELIGION AND TERROR Chapter 19 Chapter 13. Grave Images: Terror and Justice Chapter 20 Chapter 14. Compassion, Knowledge and Power: A Tibetan Approach to Politics and Religion

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Book SynopsisSaint Leander played a major part, against all odds, in spreading the true faith throughout Spain for the first time. This translation of Leander's rules for a nun's life provides an important addition to such literature.Trade ReviewIn this welcome book, John Martyn does a great service to Early-Medievalists by rescuing Isidore of Seville's fascinating elder brother from the mists of obscurity. By highlighting the extraordinary lives of Leander and his saintly siblings, Martyn reminds us how much remains to be explored about this most exciting period in history. Martyn's intimate knowledge of the writings of Leander's contemporaries and of Classical Latin in general skilfully illuminate the nuances of Leander's writings. -- Pamela O'Neill, University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, Australian Early Medieval AssociationThis volume provides a key, unusually early text about the way of life for religious women in the late antique and medieval periods. Martyn's translation is both elegant and accurate. -- Constant J. Mews, Monash UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Summary of Leander's Life Chapter 3 (a) The Latin Text Chapter 4 (b) Historical Evidence Chapter 5 (c) Leander's Literary Style Chapter 6 (d) Dates for Leander and His Family Part 7 Biography of Leander Chapter 8 Biographical Note (Notitia) Chapter 9 Isidore of Seville's Biography of Leander Chapter 10 Isidore's Latin Poems Chapter 11 The Life and Works of Leander Part 12 On the Teaching of Nuns and Contempt for the Other World Chapter 13 Introduction Chapter 14 Chapter 1 Let laywomen be shunned Chapter 15 Chapter 2 Let holy men be avoided Chapter 16 Chapter 3 A nun should avoid young men Chapter 17 Chapter 4 On abstinence Chapter 18 Chapter 5 A nun must not talk to a man on her own Chapter 19 Chapter 6 A nun must pray and read continually Chapter 20 Chapter 7 Hebraic scriptures not to be read literally Chapter 21 Chapter 8 On the degree of fasting Chapter 22 Chapter 9 On the use of wine Chapter 23 Chapter 10 How far should a nun bathe Chapter 24 Chapter 11 Laughter, a sin for a nun Chapter 25 Chapter 12 How should slaves be judged on becoming nuns Chapter 26 Chapter 13 On the choice of an older nun with regard to individuals Chapter 27 Chapter 14 A nun must be equable in poverty and in abundance Chapter 28 Chapter 15 On the allowance and prohibition of meats Chapter 29 Chapter 16 A nun must stay in the convent where she started Chapter 30 Chapter 17 How may a private life be avoided Chapter 31 Chapter 18 A nun must not have anything of her own in the convent Chapter 32 Chapter 19 A nun must not swear an oath Chapter 33 Chapter 20 A nun on her own should not talk with another nun alone Chapter 34 Chapter 21 A nun must not want to return to the secular world Part 35 Leander's Homily Chapter 36 Homily in Praise of the Church (in eleven sections) Chapter 37 An Epitaph for Saints Leander, Isidore, and Florentine Part 38 Leander's Links with Pope Gregory Chapter 39 Letters between Pope Gregory, Leander, and Reccared Chapter 40 A Poem Praising Leander and Masona Chapter 41 Addendum: Pope Gregory's Treatment of Nuns in Rome

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