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The Torn Veil

Author : Daniel M. Gurtner

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 332 pages

File Size : 32,67 MB

Release : 2006-12-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9781139463126

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In this 2006 text, Daniel M. Gurtner examines the meaning of the rending of the veil at the death of Jesus in Matthew 27:51a by considering the functions of the veil in the Old Testament and its symbolism in Second Temple and Rabbinic Judaism. Gurtner incorporates these elements into a compositional exegesis of the rending text in Matthew. He concludes that the rending of the veil is an apocalyptic assertion like the opening of heaven revealing, in part, end-time images drawn from Ezekiel 37. Moreover, when the veil is torn Matthew depicts the cessation of its function, articulating the atoning role of Christ's death which gives access to God not simply in the sense of entering the Holy of Holies (as in Hebrews), but in trademark Matthean Emmanuel Christology: 'God with us'. This underscores the significance of Jesus' atoning death in the first gospel.



Rending the Veil

Author : Elliot R. Wolfson

Publisher : Qc Press

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 16,56 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Religion

ISBN :

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How much concealment, camouflage, artifice and deceit has been employed in religion? This book critically examines the role of secrecy in the history of religions, each essay presenting an aspect from a specific cultural context. Some of the common features of esotericism as a cross-cultural phenomenon emerge.



The Mythmaker

Author : Carter Wheelock

Publisher : University of Texas Press

Page : 203 pages

File Size : 21,24 MB

Release : 2014-05-29

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 029272716X

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Readers who are intrigued, though often mystified, by the intellectual fantasies of Jorge Luis Borges will find this book a revelation, a skeleton key to one of the most fundamental and baffling aspects of Borges’s fictions: the pattern of symbolism with an inner meaning. Carter Wheelock’s study reduces a number of literary and intellectual abstractions to concrete terms, enabling the reader to understand Borges’s fantasies in ways that show them to be not so fantastic after all. Indeed, they are amazingly consistent and minutely accurate in their symbolic depiction of the magic universe of the mind. Wheelock also discusses the affinity between Borges’s philosophical idealism and his “esthetic of the intelligence,” the relationship between these and the esthetic ideas of French Symbolism, and the influence on his fictions of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. Why is it that this “writer’s writer” from the Argentine—erudite, allusive, elusive—has attracted such international attention? In Wheelock’s opinion, it is because he has symbolized in his short stories the fundamental form of the human consciousness, the functioning of the imaginative (world-creating) mechanism, and the eternal battle between form and chaos. The Mythmaker is concerned with elucidating the particulars of Borges’s fictional works, but even as it does so it also reveals their universality.





Being Still With God Every Day

Author : Henry Blackaby

Publisher : Thomas Nelson

Page : 401 pages

File Size : 23,91 MB

Release : 2014-06-03

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0718018974

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God has a plan for your life. Make sure you seek to discover it daily! In the hustle and bustle of each day, it’s difficult to remember that God has an ultimate plan for our lives. Featuring devotions and scriptures from each book of the Bible, Being Still with God Every Day by Drs. Henry and Richard Blackaby will help readers intentionally seek the interactions God has with them on a daily basis. In this 366-day devotional, the Blackabys glean what God’s Word says about Him and how He wants us to live. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals His plans for our lives. Each day features a scripture and a short, meaningful devotion to set minds and hearts on practical, godly living every day of the year. Previously published as Discovering God’s Daily Agenda.



The Rent Veil

Author : Horatius Bonar

Publisher :

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 50,69 MB

Release : 1875

Category : Atonement

ISBN :

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The Rending and the Nest

Author : Kaethe Schwehn

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 307 pages

File Size : 18,97 MB

Release : 2018-02-20

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1632869748

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A chilling yet redemptive post-apocalyptic debut that examines community, motherhood, faith, and the importance of telling one's own story. When 95 percent of the earth's population disappears for no apparent reason, Mira does what she can to create some semblance of a life: She cobbles together a haphazard community named Zion, scavenges the Piles for supplies they might need, and avoids loving anyone she can't afford to lose. She has everything under control. Almost. Four years after the Rending, Mira's best friend, Lana, announces her pregnancy, the first since everything changed and a new source of hope for Mira. But when Lana gives birth to an inanimate object--and other women of Zion follow suit--the thin veil of normalcy Mira has thrown over her new life begins to fray. As the Zionites wrestle with the presence of these Babies, a confident outsider named Michael appears, proselytizing about the world beyond Zion. He lures Lana away and when she doesn't return, Mira must decide how much she's willing to let go in order to save her friend, her home, and her own fraught pregnancy. Like California by Edan Lepucki and Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, The Rending and the Nest uses a fantastical, post-apocalyptic landscape to ask decidedly human questions: How well do we know the people we love? What sustains us in the midst of suffering? How do we forgive the brokenness we find within others--and within ourselves?



Rending the Veil

Author : Ken Arrington

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,27 MB

Release : 2023-05-30

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ISBN :

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Your life will never be the same Introducing "Rending the Veil: Beginning the Journey of Intimacy with Your Creator," a captivating and transformative book that invites you to embark on a profound adventure of spiritual discovery. Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Christian faith, this groundbreaking work unravels the torn veil that no longer separates you from deeper intimacy with your Creator. In "Rending the Veil," Ken Arrington guides you through a remarkable journey of shedding false realities and embracing new beginnings. Through powerful revelations, you will witness the transformation of your perception of God from a distant figure to an adoring Father, radiating with unconditional love. And you'll also discover Jesus as not only your Savior, but also as your intimate Bridegroom, inviting you into profound union. This book unveils the secrets of becoming a conduit between the physical and spiritual realms, granting you access to the hidden bridal chamber of the heart. Prepare to recognize the divine imprint, the inherent gold, within every human being, and revolutionize your life with this newfound understanding. While this journey requires courage and commitment, you are here because you long for more than a superficial faith experience. If you yearn to tap into the profound depths of intimacy with the King, "Rending the Veil" is your guide. Through its pages, you will pierce the surface of religious tradition and immerse yourself in the transformative truths that lie beneath. Uncover layers of divine revelation that will disrupt your status quo, empower your transformation, and lead you to a level of intimacy with God that transcends all understanding. Are you ready to step through the torn veil and begin your journey? This is your moment, and "Rending the Veil" is your invitation. Embrace the adventure that awaits as you embark on a path toward a profound intimacy with your Creator. Don't miss out on this life-altering experience. Get your copy of "Rending the Veil" today and step into a realm of spiritual intimacy that will forever transform your relationship with God. Welcome to the adventure!





A Bitter Veil: American Woman Trapped in Khomeini's Iran

Author : Libby Fischer Hellmann

Publisher : The Red Herrings Press

Page : 362 pages

File Size : 42,17 MB

Release : 2011-12-31

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 193873372X

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Anna & Nouri fall in love, move to Tehran, and marry. Four months later the shah is deposed. Anna, a young American studying in Chicago falls in love with fellow-student Nouri, the son of a wealthy Iranian business executive. Anna, whose parents are divorced and remote, eagerly moves to Tehran where she marries and is embraced by Nouri's family. A few months later, however, in February 1978, the Shah is deposed and the Islamic Republic of Iran is formed. . Readers will be drawn in through the well-researched inside look at Iran in the late 1970s and gain perspective on what the people in that time and place endured. A Bitter Veil is so thought-provoking that it especially would be a great title for book clubs to discuss. Amy Alessio, BookReporter.com Life turns upside down for the couple as men, and especially women, are restricted in their activities, clothing, and behavior. Arrests and torture are frequent, education for women is prohibited, and Anna cannot travel without her husband's permission. Although she tries to conform to please her husband and new family, Anna chafes under the oppression, while Nouri seems to embrace it. Anna grows increasingly unhappy, and as events become more explosive, so does Nouri. Anna is desperate to return to America, but Nouri refuses to allow it. Tension builds until a shattering event changes everything and plunges Anna into a tumultuous—and dangerous—vortex, raising the possibility she will never leave Iran alive. Hellmann crafts a tragically beautiful story around a message that is both subtle and vibrant. The author does an amazing job of delivering her point but never by sacrificing the quality of her storytelling. Instead, the message drives the psychological and emotional conflict painting a bleak and heart-wrenching tale that will stick with the reader long after they finish the book. Bryan Van Meter, CrimeSpree Magazine If you enjoy the historical novels of Ken Follett, Kristin Hannah, and Kate Quinn, you'll love the Compulsively Readable Thrillers by Libby Hellmann.