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The Star and the Scepter

Author : Emmanuel Navon
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 082761506X
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book The Star and the Scepter written by Emmanuel Navon and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first all-encompassing book on Israel’s foreign policy and the diplomatic history of the Jewish people, The Star and the Scepter retraces and explains the interactions of Jews with other nations from the ancient kingdoms of Israel to modernity. Starting with the Hebrew Bible, Emmanuel Navon argues that one cannot grasp Israel’s interactions with the world without understanding how Judaism’s founding document has shaped the Jewish psyche. He sheds light on the people of Israel’s foreign policy through the ages: the ancient kingdoms of Israel, Jewish diasporas in Europe from the Middle Ages to the emancipation, the emerging nineteenth-century Zionist movement, and Zionist diplomacy following World War I and surrounding World War II. Navon elucidates Israel’s foreign policy from the birth of the state in 1948 to our days: the dilemmas and choices at the beginning of the Cold War; Israel’s attempts to establish periphery alliances; the Arab-Israeli conflict; Israel’s relations with Europe, the United States, Russia, Asia, Africa, Latin America, the United Nations, and the Jewish diasporas; and how twenty-first-century energy geopolitics is transforming Israel’s foreign relations today. Navon’s analysis is rooted in two central ideas, represented by the Star of David (faith) and the scepter (political power). First, he contends that the interactions of Jews with the world have always been best served by combining faith with pragmatism. Second, Navon shows how the state of Israel owes its diplomatic achievements to national assertiveness and hard power—not only military strength but economic prowess and technological innovation. Demonstrating that diplomacy is a balancing act between ideals and realpolitik, The Star and the Scepter draws aspirational and pragmatic lessons from Israel’s exceptional diplomatic history.

The Scepter and the Star

Author : John Joseph Collins
Publisher : Anchor Bible
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Scepter and the Star written by John Joseph Collins and published by Anchor Bible. This book was released on 1995 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In The Scepter and the Star, John J. Collins turns to the Dead Sea Scrolls to shed new light on the origins, meaning, and relevance of messianic expectations. The first Christians were Jews who believed that Jesus of Nazareth was the messiah - the Christ; Christians could be called "followers of the messiah." Other Jews did not accept this claim, and so the Christians went their own way and grew into a separate religion. The disagreement about the identity of the messiah is the root difference between Judaism and Christianity." "The recent disclosure of the full corpus of the Dead Sea Scrolls now makes it possible to see this disagreement in a fuller context than ever before. The most stunning revelation of the new evidence is the diversity of messianic expectations in Judaism around the beginning of the common era. The Hebrew word "messiah" means "anointed one." According to the scrolls, the messiah could be a warrior king in the line of David, a priest, a prophet, or a teacher. He could be called "the Son of God." Jesus of Nazareth fitted the expectations some Jews of the time had of the messiah. The majority of Jews, however, had quite different expectations."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Crown & Sceptre

Author : Tracy Borman
Publisher : Grove Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 0802159117
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Crown & Sceptre written by Tracy Borman and published by Grove Atlantic. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at the British monarchy that’s “a superb synthesis of historical analysis, politics, and top-notch royal gossip” (Kirkus Reviews). Since William the Conqueror, duke of Normandy, crossed the English Channel in 1066 to defeat King Harold II and unite England’s various kingdoms, forty-one kings and queens have sat on Britain’s throne. “Shining examples of royal power and majesty alongside a rogue’s gallery of weak, lazy, or evil monarchs,” as Tracy Borman describes them in her sparkling chronicle, Crown & Sceptre. Ironically, during very few of these 955 years has the throne’s occupant been unambiguously English—whether Norman French, the Welsh-born Tudors, the Scottish Stuarts, and the Hanoverians and their German successors to the present day. Acknowledging the intrinsic fascination with British royalty, Borman lifts the veil to reveal the remarkable characters and personalities who have ruled and, since the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, more ceremonially reigned. It is a crucial distinction explaining the staying power of the monarchy as the royal family has evolved and adapted to the needs and opinions of its people, avoiding the storms of rebellion that brought many of Europe’s royals to an abrupt end. Richard II; Henry VIII; Elizabeth I; George III; Victoria; Elizabeth II: their names evoke eras and the dramatic events Borman recounts. She is equally attuned to the fabric of monarchy: royal palaces; the way monarchs have been portrayed in art, on coins, in the media; the ceremony and pageantry surrounding the crown. Elizabeth II is already one of the longest reigning monarchs in history. Crown & Sceptre is a fitting tribute to her remarkable longevity and that of the magnificent institution she represents. “Crown & Sceptre brings us in short, vivid chapters from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth herself, much of it constituting a dark record of bumping off adversaries, rivals and spouses, confiscating vast estates and military invasions…. [A] lucid, character-rich book.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune “Borman’s deep understanding of English royalty shines.” —Chris Schluep, Amazon Editors’ Picks, The Best History Books of February 2022

The Search for the Scepter

Author : Julie Dinges
Publisher : Mascot Books
ISBN 13 : 9781645430087
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Search for the Scepter written by Julie Dinges and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Princesses Rosalie and Scarlet went to bed on a breezy summer night, they didn't expect to awake to such a fright. Their father, the king's, scepter was taken by a thief. The royal family was in utter disbelief. The princesses sneak out of bed and find a small clue. Their mission is clear, they know what they must do. Along their journey, they meet friends who help them track the thief down. Will they find him and return the scepter to their father who wears the crown?

Scepter

Author : Scott L. Collins
Publisher : XinXii
ISBN 13 : 1301045144
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Scepter written by Scott L. Collins and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel and Aidan have spent their lives apart from the rest of the kingdom of Castiglias and its subjects. For the last three years, they have been left with only each other for company since King Argyle's men came and took their parents to be slaves. The boys' survival has been dependent on the lessons learned from their parents, as well as their own unique powers. When Argyle's men come to take Daniel, Aidan uses his little-known gift to fight off the gathering party. He does so with only two goals in mind: to save his older brother from a lifetime of serving Argyle, and then escape together. Fleeing the only home they have ever known, they must avoid Argyle's men, werewolves, and a fire-breathing dragon looking for an easy meal. What begins as a fight to save one boy and then disappear unexpectedly turns into a battle against the evil forces of Argyle, a war that may affect the lives of not only the many children waiting to be taken, but the existence of the kingdom itself.

Time for God

Author : Jacques Philippe
Publisher : Scepter Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1594170975
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (941 download)

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Download or read book Time for God written by Jacques Philippe and published by Scepter Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people today are thirsty for God and feel a desire for an intense, personal prayer life that is deep and ongoing. But they encounter obstacles that prevent them from following the path seriously, and especially from persevering on it. Time for God was written with these desires and difficulties in mind. In Time for God, author Jacques Philippe mainly concentrates on mental prayer: prayer that consists of facing God in solitude and silence for a time in order to enter into intimate, loving communion with him. Practicing this kind of prayer regularly is considered by all spiritual masters to be an indispensable path that gives access to genuine Christian life—a path to knowing and loving God that empowers us to respond to his call to holiness addressed to each individual. Philippe draws on years of experience as a spiritual guide to illuminate the fundamental principles of mental prayer and describes some common mistakes and misconceptions that can lead it astray. With simplicity and clarity he explains the foundational principles for a healthy prayer life and gives advice for overcoming the various obstacles that arise when one sets off on the path of interior prayer.

Operation Golden Scepter

Author : Julian Press
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780448448749
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (487 download)

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Download or read book Operation Golden Scepter written by Julian Press and published by . This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best friends, Lily, Josh, and David with his loyal cockatoo Robinson, follow clues to help solve four mysteries involving a stolen treasure, jewel smugglers, missing gold, and a cheating gambler. The reader is invited to participate by answering pertinent questions relating to clues embedded in the accompanying pictures.

Orb Sceptre Throne

Author : Ian C. Esslemont
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0765329964
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (653 download)

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Download or read book Orb Sceptre Throne written by Ian C. Esslemont and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discovery of a sealed vault triggers discord throughout Darujhistan, where a merchant tries to drive out Malazans, a thief gambles with the fate of the city, and a Malazan veteran seeks his fortune in Moon's Spawn fragments.

The Sword and the Scepter

Author : Gerhard Ritter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book The Sword and the Scepter written by Gerhard Ritter and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn)

Author : Timothy Zahn
Publisher : Random House Worlds
ISBN 13 : 0553298046
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn) written by Timothy Zahn and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 1998-09-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord. The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn--the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history--has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats--one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.

The Golden Scepter

Author : Timothy Olorunfemi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999068991
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book The Golden Scepter written by Timothy Olorunfemi and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Macario's Scepter: The Magian Series Book One

Author : Mj McGriff
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 9781678162405
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Macario's Scepter: The Magian Series Book One written by Mj McGriff and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-04-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unlikely Chosen One, her pirate captain ex-lover, and a nun. A prophecy that unleashes a fire-breathing sea serpent pouring its wrath on the isles. A magical scepter with the power to destroy-or save-the world. In a world of friendship and betrayal, monsters and magic, seedy pubs and adventure on the high seas, will Samara's magical powers, Baz's cunning plans, and Seraphina's unshakable faith be enough to slay a cursed sea serpent destroying everything they love?

The Sceptre

Author : B. E. Boucher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781958399392
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book The Sceptre written by B. E. Boucher and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Judah's Sceptre and Joseph's Birthright

Author : John Harden Allen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Judah's Sceptre and Joseph's Birthright written by John Harden Allen and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Great Christ Comet

Author : Colin R. Nicholl
Publisher : Crossway Books
ISBN 13 : 9781433542138
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (421 download)

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Download or read book The Great Christ Comet written by Colin R. Nicholl and published by Crossway Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the biblical text and using the latest astronomical research, this book presents compelling evidence that the historic star of Bethlehem that accompanied Christ's birth was actually a great comet.

Blade of Ash

Author : C. F. E. Black
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781737942511
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (425 download)

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Download or read book Blade of Ash written by C. F. E. Black and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cursed king. A hunted sorceress. A mad plan for survival. Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father's murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king. Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, has been hiding from a dangerous enemy bent on destroying her magic--and Red's rash behavior has just told her enemy where to find her. When Red activates a hidden curse, he must rely on Aly for survival, but Aly's magic is tied directly to his wellbeing. As the curse drains his life, it weakens her magic as well. Fighting for survival, their lives entwine in ways neither of them expected. To find a cure, they must put aside their mutual distrust and work together, but the closer they get to a solution, the nearer they step toward death, for the path to the cure is as dangerous as the curse itself. Packed full of royal intrigue, slow-burn romance, and plenty of ballgowns, Blade of Ash is the first in a new, YA epic fantasy series perfect for fans of Tricia Levenseller, Margaret Rogerson, and Sarah K. L. Wilson. If you like enemies-to-lovers romance, female bodyguards, and forced proximity with life-and-death stakes, dive into Blade of Ash today!

House of Scepters

Author : Anne Zoelle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780998520643
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book House of Scepters written by Anne Zoelle and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who-or what-will you become, when the power to rule all is in your hand?Whoever holds a scepter, rules a gate. Whoever holds the scepter that rules all others, rules the world. A ruthless shadow magi, a cunning thief, a loyal fugitive, and a charming rogue will hunt-and be hunted-for the most powerful object in the land. But only one hand can hold the scepter-and a legacy of blood follows its grip. Take care in what you desire. Be careful in what you reach for. Beware the House of Scepters.