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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465743603321

Autore

Friedman Richard Elliott

Titolo

The Bible now [[electronic resource] /] / Richard Elliott Friedman & Shawna Dolansky

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2011

ISBN

1-283-09778-8

9786613097781

0-19-971856-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (239 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DolanskyShawna

Disciplina

241

Soggetti

Ethics in the Bible

Ethical problems

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 and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Homosexuality -- Abortion -- Women's status -- Capital punishment -- The earth.

Sommario/riassunto

For millennia, people have used the Bible as a touchstone on important social and political questions, and rightly so. But many use the Bible simply as a weapon to wield against opponents in a variety of debates--without knowing what the Bible actually says about the issue in question. In The Bible Now, two respected biblical scholars, Richard Elliott Friedman and Shawna Dolansky, tell us carefully what the Hebrew Bible says or does not say about a wide range of issues--including homosexuality, abortion, women's status, capital punishment, and the environment. In fascinating passages that shed



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910158894703321

Autore

Miles Clement A

Titolo

Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Tustin : , : Xist Publishing, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

1-68195-598-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (319 pages)

Collana

Xist Classics Bundles

Disciplina

394.268

Soggetti

Paganism

Folklore

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION15 -- CHAPTER II -- CHAPTER III -- CHAPTER IV -- CHAPTER V -- CHAPTER VI -- CHAPTER VII -- CHAPTER VIII -- CHAPTER IX -- CHAPTER X -- CHAPTER XI -- CHAPTER XII -- CHAPTER XIII -- CHAPTER XIV -- CHAPTER XV -- CHAPTER XVI -- CONCLUSION357 -- NOTES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY361 -- INDEX.

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the origins, traditions, and evolution of Christmas, examining both Christian and pagan influences. It delves into the religious aspects of the holiday, including its liturgical practices, hymns, and dramatic representations, while also tracing the survival of pre-Christian winter festivals and customs. The text provides a comprehensive analysis of rituals such as the Yule log, Christmas decorations, gift-giving, feasting, and the roles of figures like Santa Claus and St. Nicholas. The author also investigates cultural practices across various countries and historical periods, offering insights into how Christmas has been celebrated and transformed over time. Written for both general readers and scholars, the book combines folklore, history, and theology to present a detailed study of the holiday's multifaceted traditions.