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Geza Vermes is known world-wide as an expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls and for his pioneering work, Jesus the Jew. But in addition to that he is the living embodiment of Jewish-Christian relations in the context of an honest quest for the truth. Few scholars have had such a colorful and eventful life, the course of which he describes here. Born into a Hungarian Jewish family which later converted to Christianity, he received a Catholic education and was later ordained priest after the turmoil of the War. The quest for membership in a religious order led him to the Sion Fathers, in Louvain and then in Paris, where among other things he was introduced to biblical studies and became fascinated wi...
In his new book, acclaimed religious scholar Geza Vermes subjects all the sayings of Jesus to brilliantly informed scrutiny. Profoundly aware of the limits of our knowledge but immersed in what we do have—both the "official" gospels and associated Jewish and early Christian texts—Vermes sieves through every quote ascribed to Jesus to let the reader get as close as possible to the charismatic Jewish healer and moralist who changed the world. The result is a book that creates a revolutionary and unexpected picture of Jesus—scraping aside the accretions of centuries to approach as close as we can hope to his true teaching.
This anthology of nine contemporary plays (all produced between 1975 and 1990) actively confronts the racial realities of American culture and celebrates the African American experience with originality and meaning. Playwrights include George C. Wolfe, Leslie Lee, Steve Carter, Amiri Baraka, P.J. Gibson, William Branch, Alexander Simmons, Ed Bullins, and August Wilson.
Belief in the resurrection is a most important and compelling factor urging us to use our free will properly.
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New - over 50% new material and artwork. Exam practice - realistic exam-style tasks are featured throughout. Exam training - regular tips and hints. Balance - equal prominence is given to Papers 1-5. A new speaking section provides structured preparation for Paper 5. Authentic - texts are based on authentic sources. Language development - detailed grammar and vocabulary input and practice appropriate to this level. Structured revision - regular Overview sections, Vocabulary and Progress Tests, and an Exam Practice Workbook. Michigan ECPE Workbook - supplementary material for students preparing for the University of Michigan ECPE examination.
Packed with monster masks, mazes and much more, children can join in with Boo's adventures in Monstropolis.