This author examines religious thought and its development with academic rigor. Her work is characterized by a deep understanding of historical and theological contexts. Readers will appreciate her ability to render complex topics into accessible forms. Her writing offers valuable insights into spiritual traditions.
Melania the Younger: From Rome to Jerusalem explores one of the most richly detailed stories of a woman of late antiquity. Melania, an early fifth-century Roman Christian aristocrat, renounced her staggering wealth to lead a life of ascetic renunciation. Her life spans many crucial events in the history of the later Roman Empire.
It's Christmas Eve, and a lonely old donkey limps through the frozen grass, searching for food. Suddenly he hears the sound of galloping hooves. Could it be Father Christmas' reindeer? When the Donkey meets Father Christmas, he receives a gift he could never have dreamed of! This charming tale is one little ones will want to hear again and again!
A historian of early Christianity considers various theoretical critiques to examine the problems and opportunities posed by the ways in which history is written. Clark argues for a renewal of the study of premodern Western history through engagement with the critical methods that have transformed other humanities disciplines in recent decades.
The narrative follows a collie who, after being neglected by her family in a small town, ends up on the streets and eventually in an animal shelter. Adopted by a retired nurse grieving the loss of two family members, the dog becomes a vital source of comfort and healing. The bond between the collie and Kevin, the nurse's great-nephew, transforms both their lives. The story weaves themes of recovery, love, and the profound impact of companionship, as the dog also aids in bringing joy to children in a hospital setting and enriches Beth's later years.
Carefully crafted traditional tales nurture childhood and are ideal for reading aloud. These stories are designed to engage young readers and foster a love for storytelling, making them perfect for shared moments between parents and children.
Carefully crafted traditional tales nurture childhood and are ideal for reading aloud. These stories are designed to engage young listeners, offering rich narratives that celebrate imagination and foster a love for storytelling.
Beautifully crafted tales from home and faraway lands. Each story is divided into tiny chapters, making these perfect early readers, as well as lovely bedtime stories. Six tales, including the title story and 'The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle'. Exquisite line drawings and charming colour plates by Nina Brisley, plus ribbon bookmark.
Stories will appeal to lovers of carefully crafted, traditional tales that nurture childhood. Perfect for reading aloud.
Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this convenient resource provides systematic information on how the USA deals with the role religion plays or can play in society, the legal status of religious communities and institutions, and the legal interaction among religion, culture, education, and media. After a general introduction describing the social and historical background, the book goes on to explain the legal framework in which religion is approached. Coverage proceeds from the principle of religious freedom through the rights and contractual obligations of religious communities; international, transnational, and regional law effects; and the legal parameters affecting the influence of religion in politics and public life. Also covered are legal positions on religion in such specific fields as church financing, labour and employment, and matrimonial and family law. A clear and comprehensive overview of relevant legislation and legal doctrine make the book an invaluable reference source and very useful guide. Succinct and practical, this book will prove to be of great value to practitioners in the myriad instances where a law-related religious interest arises in the USA. Academics and researchers will appreciate its value as a thorough but concise treatment of the legal aspects of diversity and multiculturalism in which religion plays such an important part.
Stories will appeal to lovers of carefully crafted, traditional tales that nurture childhood. Appealing to church and cathedral shops as several stories are based on Christian stories.