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War against the Idols: The Reformation of Worship from Erasmus to Calvin
Carlos M. N. Eire Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0521379849 |
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In the second decade of the sixteenth century medieval piety suddenly began to be attacked in some places as "idolatry," or false religion. This study calls attention to the importance of the idolatry issue during the Reformation.
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The Reformation of the Image
Joseph Leo Koerner Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0226448371 |
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The Lutheran Reformation and Visual Art.......2006-03-23
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Reforming Mary: Changing Images of the Virgin Mary in Lutheran Sermons of the Sixteenth Century (Oxford Studies in Historical Theology)
Beth Kreitzer Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 019516654X |
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Catholics and Protestants have, since the earliest days of the Reformation, held markedly different views about the Virgin Mary. In Reforming Mary Beth Kreitzer examines the development of Lutheran views on this subject as expressed in 16th-century Lutheran published sermons, starting with the earliest of Luther's own Reformation sermons. She shows that from the beginning Lutherans rejected much of the theology and piety that surrounded Mary in Catholicism, especially her status as heavenly queen and intercessor with Christ. They affirmed those orthodox teachings about Mary that related to Christ (the Virgin's role as Theotokos, the virgin birth) and by extension Mary's purity, or perpetual virginity. As time went on Lutheran preachers showed less interest in Mary as a topic and by the later part of the century showed an increasingly harsh and critical view of her. These later sermons reveal a new willingness, in opposition to received tradition, to impute sin to Mary. Kreitzer attributes this changed attitude to the increasing distance of Lutherans from their Catholic roots, the logical results of theological changes in the Reformation, and a perception of an increased threat of re-catholicization. Finally, she shows, Mary was pressed into service by preachers who endeavored to instruct the laity in both what to believe and how to live, making a causal connection between being a good Christian and being a good citizen of society. In this context, Mary was used as a role model and was often promoted as an exemplar for females in ways that served to constrain and domesticate women, placing them more firmly under male authority. But despite the attempts by preachers to domesticate and mold her, Kreitzer argues, the Lutheran Mary remains a complex and paradoxical figure.Customer Reviews:
A dissertation.......2005-07-13
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Reformation of Images: Destruction of Art in England, 1535-1669
John R. Phillips Manufacturer: Univ of California Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0520024249 |
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Images and Relics: Theological Perceptions and Visual Images in Sixteenth-Century Europe (Oxford Studies in Historical Theology)
John Dillenberger Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0195121724 |
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John Dillenberger has written the first comprehensive account of the relation between the visual arts and theological currents in Europe during the first half of the sixteenth century. With an astute knowledge of the theology of the period and a keen interest in the lives and work of prominent artists, Dillenberger makes incisive connections that illuminate the cultural movements of the time. Images and Relics considers both popular and professional art within distinct religious contexts. It examines the works of Matthias Grunewald, Albrecht Durer, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Michelangelo, Hans Holbein the Younger, Hans Baldung Grien, and Albrecht Altdorfer, and demonstrates how these artists expressed and transformed the reigning theological ideas of their day. The book also addresses the range of iconoclastic movements from the 1520s to the 1570s, particularly in northern Europe. Finally, Dillenberger reflects on the ambiguity of the history of this period and its continuing impact on modern-day life.
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The Brothers Campi: Images and Devotion: Religious Painting in Sixteenth-Century Lombardy
Bram de Klerck Manufacturer: Amsterdam University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 9053563830 |
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Characters of the Reformation (Image books)
Hilaire Belloc Manufacturer: Image Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0007DLZCW |
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The Emotive Image: Jesuit Poetics in the English Renaissance
Anthony Raspa Manufacturer: Texas Christian Univ Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0912646659 |
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England's Iconoclasts: Volume I: Laws Against Images (England's Iconoclasts Vol. 1)
Margaret Aston Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0198224389 |
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This is a study of the enormous religious reversal that England experienced as the avoidance of idolatry became a priority of the Reformation. Opposition to church images was a feature of English life from Wyclif to Oliver Cromwell. It was an aspect of reform that affected all believers, from theologians who wrote so massively on the topic of idolatry, to parishioners who were taught to reject idols and whose churches were denuded of colour and ornament. The phenomenon of iconoclasm cannot be understood except through the developments in theology brought about by sixteenth-century reformers. Both divine and secular laws were changed, as Protestants remodelled the text of the decalogue to give new prominence to the prohibition of images, and the new scriptural priority was reflected in the enactments of church and state. Pressure for image reform was building up long before Henry VIII turned iconoclast, and by the time of the civil war, a century of action and teaching against images had profoundly affected English belief, as well as English churches. England's Iconoclasts offers new insight into the nature and effect of these changes, and is a substantial contribution to our understanding of the entire process of Reformation.
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Image de l'homme: L'Allemagne au XVIe siecle : actes du colloque (Collection Diagonales)
Manufacturer: Presses universitaires de Nancy ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 2864808900 |
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An Introduction to Painting Still Life: Themes, Composition, Background, Light, Color
Peter Graham Manufacturer: Chartwell Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0785817506 |
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Dibujo de Flores / An Introduction to Drawing Flowers: Forma Tecnica Color luz Composicion / Form Technique Color Light Composition (Introduccion / Introduction)
Margaret Stevens Manufacturer: Libsa, Editorial S.A. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 8466211799 |
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How to create your own designs;: An introduction to color, form & composition
Dona Z Meilach Manufacturer: DoubleDay ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0385018770 |
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Introduction to Color and Composition (Easy Start Guides)
Koichi Ono , Kenji Kato , and Sachikazu Kabayama Manufacturer: Books Nippan ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 4766106296 |
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An Introduction to Painting Landscapes: Technique, Light, Color, Composition, Style
Manufacturer: Chartwell Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0785820299 |
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An Introduction to Painting the Nude: Anatomy Structure Composition Form Tone Color
Manufacturer: London: New Burlington Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1853485411 |
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An Introduction to Painting the Nude: Anatomy, Form, Composition, Tone, Structure, Color
David Carr Manufacturer: Book Sales ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1555219020 |
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The absolute worst painting book I've ever bought.......2006-06-13
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Blade Of The Immortal Volume 14: Last Blood (Blade of the Immortal (Graphic Novels))
Hiroaki Samura Manufacturer: Dark Horse ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1593073216 |
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Rin has spent countless days chasing the murderer of her parents, and now she has Anotsu Kagehisa where she wants him, but the deathly ill Anotsu is too sick for the honor-bound Rin to strike down. But such is not the case for the students of the Shingyoto-ryu, who are out to avenge the death of their sword master, and they have Rin captured and Anotsu cornered. The spirit of revenge is thick in the air - and about to get thicker as Manji, Rin's immortal bodyguard, finally reunites with his charge as this pot of retribution prepares to boil over. And so Manji's faced with a strange irony - to save Rin, he must cut down the men who are out to kill Anotsu, Manji's sworn enemy!Customer Reviews:
Sotry arc climax.......2005-08-22
Finally, the story's back on track!.......2005-08-19
This series F-ing ROCKS!.......2005-08-03
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Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor
Michael J. Rosen Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0060953217 |
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Mirth of a Nation is a collection of short humor pieces compiled by the Thurber House, which is a very dry way of describing a very funny book. Mirth is, at long last, a truly perfect humor-browser's read, for everything--everything--is presented with a wry wink. The book opens with Dave Eggers's guidelines for submitting work to the Thurber House ("Before undertaking the typing, straightening, and mailing of your submission, please do us the small favor of washing your hands. Please.") and closes with Al Franken's refreshingly mean-spirited index ("Luntz, Frank, likelihood of his immediately turning to index and looking up his name, 48"). In between is a hilarious collection of both new and previously published pieces. Targets range from contemporary issues (Chris Harris, tackling the UFO phenomenon in "What We Talk About When We Talk About Little Green Men": "If their object is stealth, why must they employ colored, blinking lights on the outside of their spacecraft? Is it alien Christmastime?") to the biblical, as in Ian Frazier's marvelous "Laws Concerning Food and Drink; Principles; Lamentations of the Father" ("Heed me; for if you sit like that, your hair will go into the syrup. And now behold, even as I have said, it has come to pass.") The book is so funny, in fact, that it would be a pity to give away any more punch lines. Grab a copy and see for yourself. --Ali DavisBook Description
At last, a premier showcase of fifty-four great literary humorists and masters of the journalistic jab, the social spoof, the parodic proof, the satire, the tirade, and the send-up. Here are those "last laughs" and "wit's end" pieces everyone turns to first but then loses in back issues of favorite magazines and newspapers, including:
Also included are riotous contributions from Henry Alford, Jon Stewart, and David Ives, as well as millennial maxims by Mark O'Donnell, gardening advice by Mertensia Corydalis, and highlights from Randy Cohen's savvy "News Quiz."
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A mixed bag with enough tasty treats to satisfy.......2005-04-18
You have GOT to be kidding.......2004-02-10
5 Stars, except there are 50 more star humorists in the book.......2003-10-27
WORST EVER.......2003-01-20
hilarious.......2002-05-07
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More Mirth of a Nation : The Best Contemporary Humor
Michael J. Rosen Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0060953225 Release Date: 2002-11-12 |
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Witty, wise, and just plain wonderful, the inaugural volume of this biennial, Mirth of a Nation, ensured a place for the best contemporary humor writing in the country. And with this second treasury, Michael J. Rosen has once again assembled a triumphant salute to one of America's greatest assets: its sense of humor. More than five dozen acclaimed authors showcase their hilariously inventive works, including Paul Rudnick, Henry Alford, Susan McCarthy, Media Person Lewis Grossberger, Ian Frazier, Richard Bausch, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Nell Scovell, Andy Borowitz, and Ben Greenman -- just to mention a handful so that the other contributors can justify their feelings that the world slights them.
But there's more! More Mirth of a Nation includes scads of Unnatural Histories from Randy Cohen, Will Durst's "Top Top-100 Lists" (including the top 100 colors, foods, and body parts), and three unabridged (albeit rather short) chapbooks:
David Bader's "How to Meditate Faster" (Enlightenment for those who keep asking, "Are we done yet?")Matt Neuman's "49 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth" (for instance, "Make your own honey" and "Share your shower.")
Francis Heaney's "Holy Tango of Poetry" (which answers the question, "What if poets wrote poems whose titles were anagrams of their names, i.e., 'Toilets,' by T. S. Eliot?")
And there's still more: "The Periodic Table of Rejected Elements," meaningless fables, Van Gogh's Etch A Sketch drawings, a Zagat's survey of existence, an international baby-naming encyclopedia, Aristotle's long-lost treatise "On Baseball," and an unhealthy selection of letters from Dr. Science's mailbag. And that's just for starters! Just remember, as one reviewer wrote of the first volume, "Don't drink milk while reading."
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Mirth?.......2005-02-23
Where's The Mirth?.......2004-04-14
There were one or two gems in here, but mostly this is a collection of "almost funny" stories and essays. Many of the writers here are trying way too hard to be hip and intellectual.
You will find more laughs per page in this month's issue of "The Economist" magazine. Do yourself a favor and skip this book. Try anything by Woody Allen or P.G. Wodehouse instead.
This is funny?.......2003-07-28
A definite 4+........2003-06-04
Loved it!.......2003-02-07
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Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor
Michael J. Rosen Manufacturer: MJF Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1567318339 |
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At last, a premier showcase of fifty-four great literary humorists and masters of the journalistic jab, the social spoof, the parodic proof, the satire, the tirade, and the send-up. Here are those "last laughs" and "wit's end" pieces everyone turns to first but then loses in back issues of favorite magazines and newspapers, including: Merrill Markoeon Networking with angels Garry Trudeau on re-retranslating Madonna David Sedaris on reviewing school Christmas Plays John Updike on cross-dressing with J. Edgar Hoover Also included are riotous contributions from Henry Alford, Jon Stewart, and David Ives, as well as millennial maxims by Mark O'Donnell, gardening advice by Mertensia Corydalis, and highlights from Randy Cohen's savvy "News Quiz."
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More Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor
ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0641697066 |
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Mirth of a Nation : The Best Contemporary Humor (James Thurber Book of American Humor Ser.)
Michael J. (editor) Rosen Manufacturer: HarperTrade ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OSKPXK |
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Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor
Michael J. Rosen Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OEZ7YG |
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