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Book Synopsis The Devil's Rights and the Redemption in the Literature of Medieval England by : C. William Marx
Download or read book The Devil's Rights and the Redemption in the Literature of Medieval England written by C. William Marx and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 1995 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the theory of the devil's rights in relation to medieval theology of the redemption, as this is treated in the popular literature of medieval England.
Book Synopsis The Devil's Dictum by : Frederick Gero Heimbach
Download or read book The Devil's Dictum written by Frederick Gero Heimbach and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a topsy-turvy United States founded by pirates, the personal assassin to the chief justice receives a terrifying order: round up and kill all men who look like himself. Why does the chief justice want these men dead? What threat could they possibly pose? And can the assassin save them-or will he become the final victim? Spooky, sly and satirical, The Devil's Dictum recasts J. Edgar Hoover as a Satanic high priest, Calvin Coolidge as a private eye, and Richard Nixon as the pilot of a giant armored robot. Readers hungering for original and mind-blowing alternate history need look no further.
Book Synopsis Biblical Interpretation at Qumran by : Matthias Henze
Download or read book Biblical Interpretation at Qumran written by Matthias Henze and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dead Sea Scrolls are an invaluable source of information about Jewish biblical interpretation in antiquity. This volume by preeminent scholars in the field examines central aspects of scriptural interpretation as it was practiced at Qumran and discusses their implications for understanding the biblical tradition. While many of the forms of biblical interpretation found in the Scrolls have parallels elsewhere in Jewish literature, other kinds are original to the Scrolls and were unknown prior to the discovery of the caves. These chapters explore examples of biblical interpretation unique to Qumran, including legal exegesis and the Pesher. Readers will also find discussion of such fascinating subjects as the "rewritten Bible," views on the creation of humanity, the "Pseudo-Ezekiel" texts, the pesharim, and the prophet David. Contributors: Moshe J. Bernstein Shani Berrin Monica Brady George J. Brooke John J. Collins Peter W. Flint Matthias Henze Shlomo A. Koyfman Michael Segal James C. VanderKam
Book Synopsis The Devil’s Dictionary by : Ambrose Bierce
Download or read book The Devil’s Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2021-03-16T22:46:04Z with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dictionary, n: A malevolent literary device for cramping the growth of a language and making it hard and inelastic. This dictionary, however, is a most useful work.” Bierce’s groundbreaking Devil’s Dictionary had a complex publication history. Started in the mid-1800s as an irregular column in Californian newspapers under various titles, he gradually refined the new-at-the-time idea of an irreverent set of glossary-like definitions. The final name, as we see it titled in this work, did not appear until an 1881 column published in the periodical The San Francisco Illustrated Wasp. There were no publications of the complete glossary in the 1800s. Not until 1906 did a portion of Bierce’s collection get published by Doubleday, under the name The Cynic’s Word Book—the publisher not wanting to use the word “Devil” in the title, to the great disappointment of the author. The 1906 word book only went from A to L, however, and the remainder was never released under the compromised title. In 1911 the Devil’s Dictionary as we know it was published in complete form as part of Bierce’s collected works (volume 7 of 12), including the remainder of the definitions from M to Z. It has been republished a number of times, including more recent efforts where older definitions from his columns that never made it into the original book were included. Due to the complex nature of copyright, some of those found definitions have unclear public domain status and were not included. This edition of the book includes, however, a set of definitions attributed to his one-and-only “Demon’s Dictionary” column, including Bierce’s classic definition of A: “the first letter in every properly constructed alphabet.” Bierce enjoyed “quoting” his pseudonyms in his work. Most of the poetry, dramatic scenes and stories in this book attributed to others were self-authored and do not exist outside of this work. This includes the prolific Father Gassalasca Jape, whom he thanks in the preface—“jape” of course having the definition: “a practical joke.” This book is a product of its time and must be approached as such. Many of the definitions hold up well today, but some might be considered less palatable by modern readers. Regardless, the book’s humorous style is a valuable snapshot of American culture from past centuries. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Book Synopsis In the Beginning was the Deed by : Harry Redner
Download or read book In the Beginning was the Deed written by Harry Redner and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2024-07-26 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that the collective death of mankind has become a possibility, no other thought can remain unimpaired. Harry Redner traces historically the onset of this acute state of Nihilism from what might be called the Faustian revolution, symbolized by Faust's pronouncement “In the beginning was the Deed.” Redner reflects on the passage of the three main Fausts, from Marlowe’s to Goethe’s to Thomas Mann’s, and this reflection serves as the dramatic metaphor for a review of the relationship of Progress to Nihilism in modern civilization. Starting with an exposition of the key Faustian thinkers—Marx, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, and Heidegger—the book proceeds by examining the dominant modern ideas on Man, Time, and Nihilism with reference to Foucault, Derrida, and Althusser. It focuses on Language, which is a key preoccupation of all these thinkers but has not yet been taken far enough to afford a basis for the explanation of fundamental changes in civilization. Language in its creative and destructive functions, as constituting both the conscious and unconscious of a culture, is reconceived so as to account for the hidden link between Progress and Nihilism. The author then explores sociologically the dominant aspects of Progress in terms of the ideas of Weber, Adorno, and Marcuse on Technology, Subjectivity, and Activism. Finally, an extensive literary study of the three main Fausts concludes with a coda on the future of music. In the Beginning Was the Deed is lucid and direct, tinged with wry humor. Redner represent Man in the nuclear age and reflects on that representation, seeking to comprehend our era, draw ethical and political conclusions, and explore action as a response to the threat of annihilation. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.
Download or read book Obiter Dicta written by Augustine Birrell and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-09 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.
Book Synopsis How Sherlock Pulled the Trick by : Brian McCuskey
Download or read book How Sherlock Pulled the Trick written by Brian McCuskey and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterful combination of literary study and author biography, How Sherlock Pulled the Trick guides us through the parallel careers of two inseparable men: Sherlock Holmes and his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Reconsidering Holmes in light of Doyle’s well-known belief in Victorian spiritualism, Brian McCuskey argues that the so-called scientific detective follows the same circular logic, along the same trail of questionable evidence, that led Doyle to the séance room. Holmes’s first case, A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1887, when natural scientists and religious apologists were hotly debating their differences in the London press. In this environment, Doyle became convinced that spiritualism, as a universal faith based on material evidence, resolved the conflict between science and religion. The character of Holmes, with his infallible logic, was Doyle’s good faith solution to the cultural conflicts of his day. Yet this solution has evolved into a new problem. Sherlock Holmes now authorizes the pseudoscience that corrupts our public sphere, defying logic, revising history, and promoting conspiracy theories. As this book demonstrates, wearing a deerstalker does not make you a mastermind—more likely, it marks you as a crackpot. Fascinating and highly readable, How Sherlock Pulled the Trick returns the iconic Holmes to his mystical origins.
Book Synopsis The Devil in Detail by : Brian Stableford
Download or read book The Devil in Detail written by Brian Stableford and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2016-05-07 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, the true story can finally be told of my participation in the investigation of a haunted bookshop in Barry, South Wales, organized by my good friend and fellow science fiction writer Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe. As a result of the haunting in question, or perhaps the abundant coal dust that accompanied it, I was enabled to meet the Devil and make a mutually rewarding pact with him. The story also relates my subsequent close encounter with the Devil’s opposite number while participating as a volunteer in a psychology experiment at the University of Glamorgan, intended to open up a more effective conduit between the conscious and the unconscious mind. That one did not go as well, perhaps understandably given the inevitable conflict of interests, but was, and remains, no less intriguing.
Book Synopsis The Devil's Dictionary by : Ambrose Bierce
Download or read book The Devil's Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 1973-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the realm of razor-sharp wit and biting satire with "The Devil's Dictionary: Ambrose Bierce's Satirical Lexicon." Immerse yourself in the cleverly crafted definitions that illuminate the absurdities of the human condition. As Bierce's satirical lexicon unfolds, prepare to be both amused and enlightened by his incisive commentary on society, politics, and human nature. Each entry is a masterpiece of wit and irony, inviting readers to question conventional wisdom and societal norms. But amidst the laughter lies a provocative question: Are we truly the masters of our fate, or merely pawns in the hands of fate? Bierce's dictionary challenges you to confront the uncomfortable truths hidden beneath the veneer of civilization. Experience the power of satire as Bierce's words provoke thought and reflection on the absurdities of everyday life. Let his lexicon be your guide through the labyrinth of human folly and hypocrisy. Are you prepared to confront the realities of the human condition with humor and insight through "The Devil's Dictionary"? Join Bierce on a journey through the quirks and contradictions of human nature as he exposes the follies and foibles of society with his sharp wit and keen observations. Let his satirical lexicon be your companion in navigating the complexities of the modern world. Now is the time to embrace the power of satire and challenge the status quo. Begin your journey with "The Devil's Dictionary: Ambrose Bierce's Satirical Lexicon" today. Dive into the depths of Bierce's wit and wisdom and discover a world where laughter and insight go hand in hand. Purchase your copy now and embark on a journey of intellectual discovery and amusement.
Book Synopsis The Devil's Dictionary by : Ambrose Bierce
Download or read book The Devil's Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 1911 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Devil's Charter by : Barnabe Barnes
Download or read book The Devil's Charter written by Barnabe Barnes and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Obiter Dicta written by Augustine Birrell and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The devil's dictionary. 1911 by : Ambrose Bierce
Download or read book The devil's dictionary. 1911 written by Ambrose Bierce and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Names, Nicknames and Surnames, of Persons, Places and Things by : Edward Latham
Download or read book A Dictionary of Names, Nicknames and Surnames, of Persons, Places and Things written by Edward Latham and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Acta Et Dicta written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dicta and Contradicta by : Karl Kraus
Download or read book Dicta and Contradicta written by Karl Kraus and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Through the polemical and satirical magazine Die Fackel (the torch), which he founded in 1899, Kraus launched wicked but unrelentingly witty attacks on literary and media corruption, sexual repression, militarism, and the social hypocrisy of fin-de-siecle Vienna. His barbed aphorisms were an essential part of his running commentary on Viennese culture."--BOOK JACKET.
Book Synopsis The Diabolical Collection: Devil's Dictionary, The Possessed and Devil-lore (The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce/ The Possessed (The Devils) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky/ Demonology and Devil-lore by Moncure Daniel Conway) by : Ambrose Bierce
Download or read book The Diabolical Collection: Devil's Dictionary, The Possessed and Devil-lore (The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce/ The Possessed (The Devils) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky/ Demonology and Devil-lore by Moncure Daniel Conway) written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-22 with total page 2161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Explore the sharp wit and satirical brilliance of “The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce.” Ambrose Bierce, known for his biting humor and keen observations, provides a collection of cynical and humorous definitions that serve as a satirical commentary on various aspects of society. Bierce's Devil's Dictionary is a literary gem that challenges conventional thinking with its wit and clever wordplay. Book 2: Dive into the psychological complexities and societal critiques of “The Possessed (The Devils) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel delves into the lives of characters grappling with political and ideological turmoil. This profound work explores the destructive forces of radicalism and the impact of societal upheaval on individuals, making it a compelling exploration of human nature and society. Book 3: Unravel the mysteries surrounding demonology and folklore with “Demonology and Devil-lore by Moncure Daniel Conway.” Moncure Daniel Conway delves into the historical, cultural, and religious aspects of demonology. This comprehensive work explores the various manifestations of the devil across different cultures and periods, offering readers an insightful journey into the realms of superstition, belief, and folklore.
