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  Christian Relics and the Arma...

  Editors Charles River

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  Holy relics can be found in many different religions, whether Christian, pagan, Hindu, or Buddhist. A relic is defined as something directly associated with a revered saint, teacher, ancestor, or some miraculous manifestation of deity in the material world. A relic and a reliquary are two types of sacramental tools. A reliquary is a container or box for a relic, allowing it to be displayed to the public and thus transfer its powers to magical and liturgical works. There is another definition of a relic: anything that would be a miraculous manifestation of a deity in the material world. In Christianity, there are countless numbers of relics, most of them being associated with Jesus Christ. 
  In the early years of Christianity, it was forbidden to move and share the remains of saints and martyrs, and they were protected so that their final resting places, such as catacombs and cemeteries, remained intact. The earliest recorded Christian relics, specifically the bones and ashes of martyrs, date from the 2nd century. 200 years later, St. Ambrose and others set out to dig up the corpses and honor them. At that time, it was considered that every holy body could be dismembered and divided among the faithful to worship it. The remains of corpses sometimes came into someone else's hands as a gift, and sometimes they were stolen. At one point, the demand for holy bodies was such that bodyguards were assigned to dying saints to prevent their bodies from being dismembered after death. 
  The veneration of the relics of saints was so common among the faithful because they believed saints in Heaven interceded for believers on Earth. As a result, numerous healings and miracles were attributed to the relics, and many stories and myths about miracles arose from these beliefs. By word of mouth, the stories spread among the faithful, and finally, they were recorded in books.

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  Pieces of Mee

  Anexis Matos

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  Unleash your inner teen, fangirl, and your best and worse parts in this debut poetry collection. 
  The cringe of being a teenage girl. Blindness in all its glory and challenge. The fantastic parts of fandom. The power of stories. From reflections to a tragic love story of Death and their priestess, a poem is waiting to become your favorite.

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  Geist und Materie Gott und die...

  Luc Ciompi

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  … "Wenn ich also das Ergebnis meiner Untersuchung in knappster Form zusammenfassen müsste, so ergäbe sich etwa Folgendes: Energie ist eine Urkraft unbekannter Herkunft mit einem ungeheuren Differenzierungspotenzial. 'Tote' wie lebende Materie ist zunehmend raffiniert organisierte Energie. Das organisierende Prinzip ist der Weltgeist, ein grenzenloses abstraktes Potenzial von Kombinationsmöglichkeiten, welche im Lauf der Evolution vom Big Bang bis heute immer differenzierter realisiert und materialisiert worden sind. Aspekte des Weltgeists werden von lebendigen Organismen sukzessive entdeckt und genutzt. Sowohl der Weltgeist wie auch die Energie können wahlweise als göttlichen oder natürlichen Ursprungs aufgefasst werden."
  
  … "So if I had to summarize the result of my investigation in the briefest form, it would be something like the following: energy is a primal force of unknown origin with a tremendous potential for differentiation. 'Dead' and living matter is increasingly sophisticatedly organized energy. The organizing principle is the world spirit, a limitless abstract potential of possible combinations, which has been realized and materialized in an increasingly differentiated way in the course of evolution from the Big Bang to the present day. Aspects of the world spirit are successively discovered and utilized by living organisms. Both the world spirit and the energy can be understood to be either of divine or natural origin."
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  Luc Ciompi, Prof. em.; Studium der Medizin, Facharzt für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie; psychoanalytische und systemisch-familientherapeutische Ausbildung; 1977–1994 Ordentlicher Professor an der medizinischen Fakultät der Universität Bern, Mit-Vorsteher des Departements der Universität Bern und ärztlicher Direktor der Sozialpsychiatrischen Universitätsklinik Bern; 1984–1998 Begründer und erster ärztlicher Leiter der therapeutischen Wohngemeinschaft "Soteria Bern"; seit 1995 freier wissenschaftlicher Buchautor und Publizist; psychotherapeutische Beratungs- und Supervisionstätigkeit, Computerforschung zum Konzept der Affektlogik.

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  Finnish Animal Myths and Legends

  Niina Niskanen

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  Before the arrival of Christianity, early inhabitants of Finland practised animistic nature-based belief, where everything in nature had its own place and spirit. Some of the historical artefacts show that belief in the totem animals was strong as well. Learn about the history of ancient Finland and some of the intriguing animal myths. How the cat was created in the warmth of the sauna, how northern lights are created by the magical fox and how the moose carries the sun in its antlers. Some of these stories like the bear being landed from the starry skies can be traced as far as the stone age. These stories are dreamy and magical, but they also reflect the nordic nature and how people saw animals as companions and sometimes even as gods and goddesses. Learn about the myths related to some of the most important animals in mythology. How the swan was originally a man but was turned into a bird, and it was forbidden to kill swans because they had the soul of a human. How the giant moose almost destroyed an entire land. 
  Written and narrated by Finnish folklorist Niina Niskanen.

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  Raising Kids beyond the Binary -...

  Jamie Bruesehoff, Rebekah...

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  Dare to dream of a church and a world transformed by the bold celebration of transgender and gender-diverse children. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on the author's experience as a mother walking with and learning from her own transgender child, as well as working with hundreds of families across the country doing the same, this book helps parents navigate the emotional, spiritual, and logistical landscape of raising a gender-diverse child. 
   
   
   
  Grounded in the unequivocal truth of God's deep love and limitless creativity, this book compels listeners to move past "all are welcome" to loving and celebrating transgender and gender-diverse youth in the brilliance of their uniqueness, the wisdom of their self-awareness, and the joy of their authenticity. Faith leaders and adults who work with youth will also find the book a helpful tool for gaining insight and building safer and more welcoming congregations for these children. 
   
   
   
  Rich with personal stories, research, and practical steps, this book dares to dream of a church and a world transformed by the bold and joyful acceptance and celebration of transgender and gender-diverse children and youth. These children need us, and the world needs them.

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  Athenian Mind The: Aristotle's...

  Aristotle, Will Durant

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  The "Aristotle Collection" presents a comprehensive exploration of the profound works of one of history's greatest philosophers. Featuring "The Athenian Constitution," "Poetics," and "The Parva Naturalia," this anthology delves into Aristotle's insights on governance, literature, and the natural world. Accompanied by Will Durant's "The Story of Philosophy," which contextualizes Aristotle's contributions to Greek science and philosophy, this collection offers readers a multidimensional understanding of Aristotle's influence. Through meticulous analysis and engaging prose, it invites both scholars and enthusiasts to appreciate the timeless wisdom that continues to shape modern thought.Contents:Aristotle - The Athenian Constitution- On Life and Death- Poetics- The Parva Naturalia. Sense and Sensibilia- The Parva Naturalia. On Memory- The Parva Naturalia. On Sleep Will Durant - The Story of Philosophy: Aristotle and Greek Science

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