1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910459183003321

Autore

Sandnes Karl Olav <1954->

Titolo

The challenge of Homer [[electronic resource] ] : school, pagan poets and early Christianity / / Karl Olav Sandnes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, NY, : T & T Clark, c2009

ISBN

1-282-86872-1

9786612868726

0-567-60111-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (337 p.)

Collana

T & T Clark library of biblical studies

Library of New Testament studies ; ; 400. Early Christianity in context

Disciplina

270.1

Soggetti

Religion and poetry

Education, Ancient

Church history - Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-305) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

School and encyclical education in antiquity. Introduction ; School in the Graeco-Roman world ; The pivotal role of Homer ; Knowledge and formation : the insufficiency of encyclical studies ; Philo of Alexandria : a Hellenistic Jew on Greek education ; Summary of part 1 -- The Christian agôn over encyclical studies in the first four centuries CE. Justin Martyr, his student Tatian and two Ps.Justins ; The apostolic tradition : prohibited occupations ; The teaching of the apostles (Didaskalia apostolorum) and the Syriac tradition : 'avoid all the books of the Gentiles' ; Tertullian : learning but not teaching encyclical studies ; Clement and Origen : Christian teachers in Alexandria ; Flavius Claudius Julianus : emperor and apostate : Christian teachers are immoral ; The Cappadocian fathers ; Jerome : an ascetic addicted to Greek learning ; Augustine : liberal studies : a window on the relationship between Greek culture and Christian faith ; Summary of part 2 -- Looking back to the New Testament. The New Testament and encyclical studies ; Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

Homer was the gateway to education, to the skills of reading and



writing. These skills were necessary for the nascent Church. Knowledge of Homer's writings was a sign of Greekness, of at-home-ness in the society. Education was embedded in the mythology, immorality and idolatry of these writings. This challenged the Christians. This study presents how Christians responded to this. The opinions varied from rejection of Homer and all pagan literature, considering them works of the Devil, to critical involvement with this literature. This study attempts to trace the discourse on Homer and educatio

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910797269603321

Autore

Bennett Howard J.

Titolo

Waking up dry : a guide to help children overcome bedwetting / / Howard J. Bennett

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Elk Grove Village, Illinois : , : American Academy of Pediatrics, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

1-58110-907-5

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (278 p.)

Disciplina

618.92/849

Soggetti

Enuresis

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; What People Are Saying; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction for Kids; Introduction for Parents; How to Use This Book; PART 1 Facts About Bedwetting; Chapter 1 You Are Not Alone; Chapter 2 How Your Body Works; Chapter 3 Why Kids Wet the Bed; Chapter 4 What Type of Wetting Do You Have?; Chapter 5 Pop Quiz; PART 2 Are You Ready to Become Dry?; Chapter 6 Dry-Bed Homework; Chapter 7 Waking Up Dry Calendar; Chapter 8 How Big Is Your Bladder?; Chapter 9 Alarm Clock Test; Chapter 10 Family Matters

PART 3 Getting Set for the ProgramChapter 11 Scoring Your Dry-Bed Homework; Chapter 12 Waking Up Practice; Chapter 13 Bladder Exercises; Chapter 14 Contracts & Rewards; Chapter 15 You Can Do It!; PART 4 The Bedwetting Alarm; Chapter 16 The Bedwetting Alarm;



Chapter 17 Choosing a Bedwetting Alarm; Chapter 18 Getting Familiar With Your Alarm; Chapter 19 Using Your Alarm; PART 5 Putting the Program Together; Chapter 20 Setting Up the Program; Chapter 21 Waking Up Dry Contract; PART 6 Extra Stuff for Kids; Chapter 22 Sleepovers; Chapter 23 What to Do if Someone Discovers Your Supplies

Chapter 24 Lifting, Pull-Ups, & Other MeasuresPART 7 Extra Stuff for Parents; Chapter 25 Getting Past the Rough Spots; Chapter 26 Tips for Dealing With Wet Beds; Chapter 27 Medication; Chapter 28 Bedwetting Treatment According to Age; Appendixes; Appendix A Waking Up Dry Checklist; Appendix B Health Screening Questionnaire; Appendix C Bedwetting Questionnaire; Appendix D Extra Tips for Coaches; Appendix E Tips for Medical Professionals; Appendix F Supplemental Reading; Glossary; Index; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

<div>A positive, interactive plan for overcoming bedwetting, geared to parents of kids ages 6-13.  Author Dr. Howard Bennett is both a pediatrician and a parent, and he encourages parents to read the book together with their children and develop a plan that includes behavior management techniques, calendars, contracts, and bedwetting alarms.</div>