Syncretism has been a part of Christianity from its very beginning, when early Christians expressed Jesus' Aramaic teachings in the Greek language. Defined as the phenomena of religious mixture, syncretism carries a range of connotations. In Christian theology, use of syncretism shifted from a compliment during the Reformation to an outright insult in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The term has a history of being used as a neutral descriptor, a pejorative marker, and even a cele...

Rethinking politics in the light of GodWhen we think about politics we often think about the privileged vying for power. Alternatively, we might think about gridlock, about frustration, or about how little our voices seem to matter. Our obsession with statecraft can both paralyze us and lead us to duplicate the tactics of this exasperating form of politics when we lead our church communities.Ross Kane has good news for us: church politics doesn't have to wo...

Guida di viaggio ad Aruba: guida definitiva alle principali attrazioni, attività, delizie culinarie, alloggi, spiagge, shopping, natura, itinerari, cultura e siti storici" è il compagno di viaggio definitivo per chiunque desideri esplorare la splendida isola di Aruba. Scritto da acclamata autrice di viaggi Barbara C. Hahne, questa guida offre uno sguardo approfondito alle attrazioni più affascinanti di Aruba, dalle spiagge incontaminate di sabbia bianca e acque turchesi alla vivace cultura...

Travel Guide to Aruba: Ultimate Guide to Top Attractions, Activities, Culinary Delights, Accommodations, Beaches, Shopping, Nature, Itineraries, Culture, and Historic Sites" is the definitive travel companion for anyone looking to explore the stunning island of Aruba. Written by acclaimed travel author Barbara C. Hahne, this guidebook offers an in-depth look at Aruba’s most captivating attractions, from the pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters to the vibrant local culture and r...

'A very promising historical adventure' - THE TIMES'A terrific novel' - HISTORIA MAGAZINE***'There is a fury in England that none shall suppress - and when it breaks forth it will shake the throne'1264Storm clouds are gathering as Simon de Montfort and the barons of the realm challenge the power of Henry III. The barons demand refo...

'There is a fury in England that none shall suppress - and when it breaks forth it will shake the throne'1264Storm clouds are gathering as Simon de Montfort and the barons of the realm challenge the power of Henry III. The barons demand reform; the crown demands obedience. England is on the brink of civil war.Adam de Norton, a young squire devoted to the virtues of chivalry, longs only to be knighted, and to win back his fa...

"Nastia z zawodową dokładnością pieściła moje ciało, doprowadzając na granicę szaleństwa. Nasze pocałunki i zapachy zlewały się ze sobą, tworząc iście uzależniającą mieszankę. Ulokowana między moimi nogami dociskała mnie do łóżka, skubiąc wargami moją szyję, sutki, brzuch…Zatrzymałam ją. Pchana instynktem, nagłą odwagą i ciekawością w eksperymentowaniu z własną seksualnością, postanowiłam zrealizować swój pomysł. Miałam dla niej prezent".Bohaterowie i bohaterki kolejnego zb...

Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife,returns with a gripping domestic thriller in which a family goes missing and a long-buried family mystery resurfaces. The audiobook features a compelling multicast narration by Megan Tusing, Rebekkah Ross, Emily Woo Zeller, and Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, bringing the story's tension and characters vividly to life."Fifteen years ago, the Tanner family vanished without a trace, leaving behind...

"Oddech Kaliny przyśpiesza, gdy faun podnosi kobietę, rozrywa jej sukienkę i odwraca do kamery. Jej twarz nie jest już bez wyrazu jak na początku. Maluje się na niej pożądanie, usta ma spuchnięte, sutki są ciemne, dużo ciemniejsze niż jasne ciało. Stworzenie za nią jest wielkie, nieludzkie. Kalina zdaje sobie sprawę, że to charakteryzacja, a jednak i ona daje się zwieść magii obrazu. Jej ciało wygina się nieznacznie do tyłu jak ciało aktorki. Kamera robi zbliżenie na jej twarz, nie pozosta...

Comics icon Stan Lee, creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe, has set about to teach everything he knows about writing and creating comic book characters. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy to understand instruction, tips of the trade, and invaluable advice even for more advance writers. From the secrets to creating concepts, plots, to writing the script, the man with no peer — S...

"Oddech Kaliny przyśpiesza, gdy faun podnosi kobietę, rozrywa jej sukienkę i odwraca do kamery. Jej twarz nie jest już bez wyrazu jak na początku. Maluje się na niej pożądanie, usta ma spuchnięte, sutki są ciemne, dużo ciemniejsze niż jasne ciało. Stworzenie za nią jest wielkie, nieludzkie. Kalina zdaje sobie sprawę, że to charakteryzacja, a jednak i ona daje się zwieść magii obrazu. Jej ciało wygina się nieznacznie do tyłu jak ciało aktorki. Kamera robi zbliżenie na jej twarz, nie pozosta...

The 12 original and two classic essays offer a dialectic on performance and structure, and substantially advance our knowledge of this seminal playwright. The commentaries examine feminism, pernicious nostalgia, ethnicity, the mythological land motif, the discourse of anxiety, gendered language, and Mamet's vision of America, providing insights on the theatricality, originality, and universality of the work. Although the dominant focus is on Glengarry Glen Ross, several essays loo...