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Das ethische Denken des Evangelisten Lukas ist stark durch dessen Gottesbild geprägt, wobei die Barmherzigkeit als eine der zentralen Charakteristika Gottes zum Vorschein tritt. Eine dergestalt vom Motiv der Barmherzigkeit durchdrungene Ethik stellt im Miteinander und im Gegenüber zu anderen antik-hellenistischen Ethikkonzeptionen ein Novum dar. Dabei argumentiert Lukas nicht frei von den Denkstrukturen seiner Umwelt, sondern ist vielmehr selbst ein Teil der hellenistischen Kultur. Simon Wandel erläutert, wie sich im Vergleich mit frühjüdischen und hellenistisch-römischen Texten einerseits das Eingebettet-Sein des Evangelisten in die ethischen Denkmuster seiner Zeit zeigt und andererseits, wo die lukanische Ethik der Barmherzigkeit ihre provokative Kraft entfaltet.

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Geschichte und Geschichtlichkeit spielen in Friedrich Schleiermachers philosophischem und theologischem Denken eine große Rolle, aber nur ein größeres geschichtliches Gebiet hat er selbst bearbeitet: die Kirchengeschichte. Hier treffen sich historische Kritik in der Nachfolge Johann Salomo Semlers, die romantische und idealistische Suche nach der höheren Idee in der Geschichte, Schleiermachers Auffassung der christlichen Kirche als einer Lebensgemeinschaft, die auf dem geschichtlichen Faktum der Erscheinung Christi beruht und immer neue Gestalten annimmt, sein Konzept der Theologie als einer Wissenschaft, deren Ergebnisse für Kirchendienst und Kirchenleitung relevant sein müssen, und schließlich seine eigenen Erfahrungen in Kirche und Politik.Simon Gerber legt den Schwerpunkt auf Schleiermachers drei kirchengeschichtliche Vorlesungen, die bisher (besonders was die materiale Darstellung der Kirchengeschichte betrifft) wenig erforscht waren; er nimmt aber auch Schleiermachers übriges Werk in den Blick (u.a. die philosophische Ethik, die theologische Enzyklopädie, die Glaubenslehre und christliche Sittenlehre, die Praktische Theologie und die Predigten), ebenso die zeitgenössischen geschichtstheoretischen und theologischen Debatten.Schleiermacher betont, das wirksame Prinzip in der Kirchengeschichte sei der christliche Glaube und nicht, wie oft behauptet, politischer Ehrgeiz, Aberglaube oder dogmatistische Streitsucht. Besonderes Interesse hat er für die Entstehung der Kirchenorganisation, das altkirchliche Dogma, die Scholastik und die Reformation.

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This volume presents an evaluation of late Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate Period (c. 1850 to 1550 BC) sculpture. Style, material and dating are discussed in length. The book is well illustrated (more than 100 b/w plates) and includes a catalogue of all statues of the period.

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A wistful comic novel, set in Paris, that explores the coupling of are and commerce as a struggling writer, on his woman banker's advice, undertakes an erotic novel to pay his debts.

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This is a scale book of unprecedented scope. Simon Fischer has developed an entirely new method in which, using the traditional ways of practising scales only as a point of departure, he focuses on numerous often-neglected aspects of the violist's technique. For every element he has designed exercises that sensitize the ear, stimulate the mind and build the playing apparatus of the violist. The many outstanding features of this book include: how to structure intonation around perfect intervals and leading notes a new approach to learning how to time shifts extensive notation for preparing and holding down fingers one-, two-, three- and four-octave scales and arpeggios two-octave scales and arpeggios on one string new sequences for single-finger scales Many well-known Fischer classics are also incorporated, including practice methods for intonation, smooth bowing, string crossing, fast fingers, fourth-finger extensi

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Simon Kernick is one of Britain's most exciting thriller writers. He arrived on the crime writing scene with his highly acclaimed debut novel The Business of Dying, the story of a corrupt cop moonlighting as a hitman. Simon's big breakthrough came with his novel Relentless which was the biggest selling thriller of 2007. His most recent crime thrillers include Siege, Ultimatum, Stay Alive and The Final Minute. He is also the author of the bestselling three-part serial thrillers Dead Man's Gift and One By One.Simon talks both on and off the record to members of the Counter Terrorism Command and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, so he gets to hear first hand what actually happens in the dark and murky underbelly of UK crime.

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Even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiast will be entertained by the stories and fascinating facts in the beautifully illustrated book. Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Why did ancient writers consider the sparrow a lustful creature? Which bird was killed and hung up to predict the weather? And what was an 'arse-foot'? Wildlife photographer and history journalist Simon Wills explores the intriguing and at times bizarre stories behind our relationship with birds. Find out why robins feature on Christmas cards, and how Mozart was persuaded to keep a pet starling. What bird did Florence Nightingale carry around in her pocket? How did the blue tit get its name? Whole careers have been created around birds - from falconers to ostrich farmers - and birds have had great symbolic importance too. Discover, for example, why Raleigh bicycles carry a heron logo and why church lectems are in the shape of an eagle. If you enjoy wildlife, then this book is full of surprises. Pigeons were trained to carry messages in wartime, but could gulls be taught to hunt U-boats? And which American president's parrot started swearing at his funeral?

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Every day, at home and at work, we have to influence and persuade people. But it’s not always easy. Change their Mind outlines the 6 steps you can follow to persuade anyone anytime. By understanding the person you’re trying to persuade more deeply, you can build better relationships and get better outcomes. Based on insights from psychology, neuroscience and business research, this practical book will show you exactly what to do and how to do it well.

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Expert spey caster Simon Gawesworth shares casts adapted from two-handed spey casting that enable you to fish the challenging spots most anglers skip. Whether you're a small-stream angler casting for tough trout or a saltwater fly fisher, Simon has refined spey casts for all one-handed rod needs: the single spey, double spey, snake roll, snap T, side cast, shepherd's crook, reach cast, and aerial mends. Learn ways to cast a fly to cope with obstructions wherever you find them and whatever water you fish, making it possible for you to fish the waters that frustrate other anglers. Covers spey techniques useful for all rods and casting techniques practical for everyday fishing situations.

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A catalog to accompany an exhibition at the Tate Gallery Liverpool explores the influence of music on the visual arts.

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Playful pets jump off each page in this new interactive pop-up book. Kids favorite animal pals are waiting play the day away inside this durable board book. Popular pets like puppies, kittens, bunnies, and hamsters all spring to life with each turn of the page.

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Chester has a long and fascinating history, dating from the arrival of the Roman army around AD 74. Their fortress was the stimulus for the growth of a prosperous town with such attributes of classical civilisation as bathhouses, central heating and an amphitheatre. The fifth-century collapse was followed by expansion under Saxon Mercia, and the threat of Viking attack was countered by the creation of a burh. Chester prospered as an administrative and trading settlement, ultimately benefiting from commercial contacts with the Viking world. After the Norman Conquest, it became the capital of a powerful earldom and later Edward I’s headquarters for his conquest of North Wales. A large abbey dominated the centre and swathes of land were enclosed in friary precincts. After the Middle Ages the city lost its harbour to silting and then endured a long and damaging siege during the Civil War. It escaped full-scale industrial expansion, although it did suffer from the accompanying problems of increasing population and poor housing. In the twentieth century the decision over whether to preserve or replace its historic core gave the city fathers one of their greatest challenges. Chester was for many centuries the major urban centre in north-west England. Despite its varying fortunes the city has never ceased to engage in the trade and commerce that have given the place its own special identity. This beautifully illustrated book explores the city through the ages and looks at the activities of the people who contributed to its intriguing story. Archaeologists and historians have attempted to throw light on those lives and the author has drawn widely from their work, as well as his own, besides using the surviving historic fabric of the city, to create a book that will appeal to both resident and visitor.

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(Music Sales America). Learn your scales, practice your technical exercises and then use them straight away with the specially composed pieces in this book. The funky backing tracks on the CD makes practice fun even while you're learning.

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Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections -- one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction t

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The sonorous, majestic and expressive qualities of baroque brass music have rarely been surpassed. This colourful collection, arranged for trombone with simple piano accompaniments presents some of the finest music ever written for the instrument. From pieces by Handel, Purcell and Rameau to lesser-known gems by Zelenka, Cesare and Biber, The Baroque Trombone is a fresh and rewarding selection of concert repertoire for the intermediate to advanced trombonist.

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All the Compositions in this book have been originally written for guitar. There is music covering the broadest stylistic range offering repertoire that will interest adults as well as younger guitarists. Some of the pieces have been published for the first time since the 18th and 19th century, others are previously unpublished. Notes on performance practice are included throughout the book to try to help students to develop an awareness of musical style.

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