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A wood carver's son , a selft taught genius ; A Chemist as well as a Poet; Earned the title " Newton Of Chemistry " played a remarkable role on his period discovered several elements and he's the one of the pioneer of electrochemistry.He's brave and hansome.
"As a major fan and promoter of Julian of Norwich, whom I call 'my favorite mystic', it is genuinely exciting to find such a faithful but freeing translation of Julian's long-lost Showings. Now they are no longer lost—for anyone!"—Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation In this contemporary translation of one of the most beloved and influential mystical texts of all time, Julian of Norwich: The Showings brings the message and spirituality of this 14th-century mystic to 21st-century readers. Revelations of Divine Love, the first book published in English attributed to a woman, is also included. Julian of Norwich, a contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, was an English anchoress in East Anglia. At the age of 30, suffering from a severe illness and believing she was on her deathbed, Julian had a series of intense visions of Jesus, which she recorded and then expanded on later in her life. In her visions, God was not angry and wrathful. Instead, the three properties of God were presented as life, love, and light, and all of His creation was good, including his servant, man. In Julian's version, man is not to blame for his sin; sin is something that he must experience and overcome in his spiritual journey with God. Her message for today's readers is simply this: She reveals the feminine face of the Divine and reminds us to see God there.All our failings are an opportunity to learn and grow; they should be honored, but not dwelled upon.God's love has nothing to do with love and retribution and everything to do with love and compassion.In spite of all appearances, all is well. This book contains some of the most profound spiritual writing ever written and remains a perennial favorite among Christians. This book was previously published as The Showings of Julian of Norwich. This new edition includes a foreword by Richard Rohr, author of Falling Upwards.Ver libro
Americans With African Roots Empowered (A’WA’RE™) offers a grounded and insightful exploration of the history and identity of the Hebrew Israelites, tracing their journey from biblical times through centuries of exile, colonization, and cultural erasure. Beginning with King James VI and I, the book examines how his influence shaped the Bible’s translation and how this version was used to reinforce imperial agendas. Through careful comparison with ancient texts such as the Ethiopian Bible and analysis of removed or suppressed scriptures, the book reveals how religious doctrine was reshaped to justify colonization and slavery. The transformation of the Hebrew Israelite faith into a tool of European dominance is laid bare, showing how key elements of biblical history were distorted or omitted. Spanning events from the founding of Jamestown to the transatlantic slave trade, this work connects pivotal historical moments to the ongoing journey of a people whose story has often been hidden. It also explores the cultural endurance and prophetic traditions of the Hebrew Israelites, the evolving role of women, and the spiritual impact of the King James Bible on African-American communities. This is both a historical reexamination and a call to rediscover truth, identity, and legacy in the face of centuries of misrepresentation.Ver libro
Do you want to learn about Abraham Lincoln? Abrаhаm Lincoln's journey from bеing juѕt аnоthеr роlitiсiаn to bесоming America's greatest рrеѕidеnt. Hiѕtоriсаl rаnkingѕ оf Presidents of thе United States" which mаkеѕ it clear thаt in thе еуеѕ оf mаnу еxреrtѕ, and the public, Linсоln hаѕ соnѕiѕtеntlу hеld thiѕ ѕtаtuѕ. A kеу tо thiѕ transformation was hоw Linсоln, whоѕе birthday iѕ today, developed thе ѕеlf-diѕсiрlinе tо tаkе оnе of his signature strengths-; hiѕ mastery of language-; аnd uѕеd it to serve the intеrеѕtѕ of thе Amеriсаn реорlе rаthеr thаn his оwn. Linсоln wаѕ undоubtеdlу оnе of the grеаtеѕt соmmuniсаtоrѕ аmоng all Amеriсаn рrеѕidеntѕ. Hiѕ wоrdѕ-; аѕ a рubliс speaker, writеr, dеbаtеr, humоriѕt, аnd conversationalist-; continue tо еntеrtаin, educate, and inѕрirе uѕ to thiѕ dау. With оnlу one уеаr оf fоrmаl ѕсhооling, Linсоln соnѕсiоuѕlу cultivated thiѕ mastery оf lаnguаgе аnd еxрrеѕѕiоn. As a уоung bоу, he would рrасtiсе public ѕреаking bу gаthеring hiѕ friеndѕ tоgеthеr аnd ѕtеррing оntо a stump to address thеm. During hiѕ dауѕ аѕ a lаwуеr in Illinоiѕ, Linсоln wоuld frequently mееt uр in thе еvеning with friеndѕ аt a tavern whеrе they wоuld еngаgе in ѕtоrу-tеlling соntеѕtѕ. And hе glеаnеd valuable lessons in rhеtоriс by diligently ѕtudуing Shаkеѕреаrе. As hе bеgаn forging hiѕ political ambitions, Linсоln rесоgnizеd thе роwеr оf words tо wеаkеn аnd еvеn dеѕtrоу his орроnеntѕ, аnd ѕо he started tо аttасk them with роwеrful vоllеуѕ of сritiсiѕm аnd mockery. Uроn provocation аt a political gаthеring in 1840, Linсоln mimiсkеd аnd ridiсulеd his opponent, Jеѕѕ Thоmаѕ, tо uрrоаriоuѕ cheering оf thе crowd. Thоmаѕ, whо wаѕ рrеѕеnt at thе event, wаѕ rеduсеd tо tears, and fоr уеаrѕ afterward, the реорlе referred tо it аѕ "thе ѕkinning оf Thomas."Ver libro
“Never invest in a business you cannot understand” is a timeless quote from the world-famous investor Warren Buffett. From an early age, Warren understood that “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” In many ways, that is the secret to his success. In this book, you’ll learn the strategies he uses - and that you can use yourself in your investing journey - to get extraordinary returns, including:Invest in what you loveFear is your friendTime is moneyAnd many more strategies! Distilled in this book is timeless investing wisdom you must know. So be ready to never look at investing the same way again.Ver libro
This Collection of Religious Works by C. S. Lewis brings together some of his most profound and thought-provoking writings on faith, theology, and personal spiritual reflection. Featuring classics such as The Pilgrim's Regress, The Problem of Pain, A Grief Observed, A Preface to Paradise Lost, and more, this volume showcases Lewis's unparalleled ability to address complex theological questions with clarity, intellectual rigor, and compassion.In The Pilgrim's Regress, Lewis reflects on his own spiritual journey through an allegorical lens, while The Problem of Pain tackles the age-old question of why suffering exists in a world governed by a loving God. A Grief Observed offers a raw and personal account of Lewis's struggle with grief after the loss of his wife, providing readers with a heartfelt exploration of sorrow, faith, and healing. A Preface to Paradise Lost serves as an insightful guide to John Milton's epic, offering a rich theological and literary interpretation of the classic work.This collection not only highlights Lewis's deep understanding of Christian thought but also his unique ability to communicate timeless spiritual truths. Ideal for both longtime admirers and newcomers to his work, this collection is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, philosophy, and literature.Contents:The Pilgrim's RegressThe Problem of PainA Grief ObservedA Preface to Paradise LostScrewtape Proposes a ToastVer libro
Encounters With Men is a searching memoir as only Bob Ostertag could tell it. In these pages are a lifetime of intimacies and distances, moments with fathers and teachers, friends and lovers, soldiers, cops, and criminals— even one of the great mass murderers of the late twentieth century. Bob Ostertag writes of the men he has known in stories shot through with deep love and deep violence, sex often at the core. Here, we encounter the worst of the AIDS epidemic and the best of human behavior. Fittingly, the final encounter occurs exclusively online, a stark yet compelling portrait of the new sex work in the digital age. Like encounters with bears, except with men.Ver libro
