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English | 2015 | ASIN: B00S021V4O | EPUB | pages: 139 | 1.9 mb
In this remarkable account of a line of Friesen descendants, the author, Henry A. Friesen, offers us not only a family history but also a multi-themed study of cultural dynamics and the relationship between faith and the wider culture. At every level the story will prove to be most engaging - not only for those with connections to the Friesen clan or even Mennonites in general - but also to the reader-at-large. At one level we have a moving, even poignant family story; at another level we are introduced to the impact of social forces on a faith community: from agriculture and economics to transportation and political change; from war and peace, to leadership elites. By dint of his careful research and thoughtful reflection Henry Friesen has in fact opened to us a window on life itself.

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English | 2019 | ISBN: 1944194541 | EPUB | pages: 240 | 2.7 mb
A 2019 WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST SELLER -Job Optional* is a thoughtful and down to earth guide to retirement planning that offers unbiased, commonsense advice based upon the author's experience as a retirement planning professional. It offers both a primer to the financial world as well as a step-by-step guide to planning your own retirement. It is written in terms that a newcomer to investing can understand while providing all the pertinent information necessary to make informed financial decisions. It acts as a primer that takes a complicated topic and makes it accessible, while not diluting the information.

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English | ISBN: 1644699184 | 2022 | 302 pages | PDF | 4 MB
2023 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards Best Jewish Food Culture Book; 2022 National Jewish Book Award Finalist

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English | ISBN: 1557535973 | 2011 | 236 pages | EPUB | 398 KB
Jews and humor is, for most people, a natural and felicitous collocation. In spite of, or perhaps because of, a history of crises and living on the edge, Jews have often created or resorted to humor. But what is humor? And what makes certain types, instances, or performances of humor "Jewish"? These are among the myriad queries addressed by the fourteen authors whose essays are collected in this volume. And, thankfully, their observations, always apt and often witty, are expressed with a lightness of style and a depth of analysis that are appropriate to the many topics they cover. The scholars who contributed to this collection allow readers both to discern the common features that make up "Jewish humor" and to delight in the individualism and eccentricities of the many figures whose lives and accomplishments are narrated here. Because these essays are written in a clear, jargon-free style, they will appeal to everyone―even those who don't usually crack a smile!

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English | ISBN: 161811252X | 2013 | 190 pages | PDF | 950 KB
Jewish religious practice has been transformed by the Kabbalists of Safed in the sixteenth century. They brought new meaning and importance to many Biblical and rabbinic commandments and created new rituals that have become central practices for Jews of all denominations. This volume describes the origins of these traditions and explains the mystical meaning of these specific practices and rituals. Some of these innovations include: Kabbalat Shabbat, inviting the Ushpizin to the Sukkah, Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, and visitation to the grave of Rabbi Simeon bar Yohai on Lag Be-Omer. This volume is written in a style accessible to the non-specialist in Kabbalah and the Jewishly knowledgeable general reader.

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English | March 29, 2023 | ISBN: 1950325830 | 463 pages | MOBI | 18 Mb
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English | September 6, 2023 | ISBN: 1951442784 | 606 pages | MOBI | 28 Mb
This book teaches you how to build Android applications using Jetpack Compose 1.4, Android Studio Giraffe (2023.2.1), Material Design 3, and the Kotlin programming language.

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English | ISBN: 1978713894 | 2022 | 238 pages | EPUB, PDF | 323 KB + 1241 KB
Jesus the Sacrifice: A Historical and Theological Study investigates interpretations of Jesus' death as a sacrifice in the New Testament. Scott Shauf argues that sacrifice as a practice has been largely misunderstood by Christians and scholars and that a better understanding of ancient sacrificial practices will change how we understand New Testament interpretations of Jesus' death. Contrary to traditional Christian theological interpretation, the interpretation of Jesus' death as a sacrifice should not be considered a subcategory of the idea of atonement. Sacrifices had a variety of purposes in the ancient world, and atonement was only one of these. Different NT texts interpret Jesus' death as different kinds of sacrifice, and each text must be evaluated in the context of the particular kind(s) of sacrifice drawn upon. The interpretations have in common that they serve to relate the death of Jesus to early Christians' understanding of themselves, to what God had done in Jesus and to what God was doing in their midst. Shauf's conclusions also address modern theological questions, such as the problem of the violence of the cross and whether Jesus' death was necessary in a theological sense.

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English | 2019 | ISBN: 0801048591, 1540961605 | EPUB | pages: 368 | 5.2 mb
Following his critically acclaimed book Jesus the Temple, Nicholas Perrin offers a fresh paradigm for understanding the historical Jesus. Perrin challenges the "standard reading" of classic texts (including the parable of the sower, the Beatitudes, and the Lord's Prayer) to argue that the historical Jesus primarily identified himself not as sage or prophet but as Israel's eschatological high priest. Perrin's insightful theological contribution synthesizes the best in traditional/conservative and liberal reconstructions of Jesus's life and teaching. He identifies Jesus's priesthood as a mediating understanding that sheds crucial light on the kingdom of God.

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English | 2011 | ISBN: 0842318631 | EPUB | pages: 251 | 4.0 mb
Discover the essence of transformative leadership by studying how Jesus led. Gene Wilkes, a popular conference speaker, describes how Jesus led. He identifies seven practical principles for today's leaders, to assist them with everything from humbling their hearts to building a team for Christ.