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  Mary Magdalene: Fact Fiction &...

  Raymond F. Collins

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  Join one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars in encountering the real Mary Magdalene.Other than the Virgin Mary, no woman has so captivated our attention as Mary from Magdala. From her portrayal as a prostitute to speculation that she was Jesus’ wife in popular fiction like The Da Vinci Code, images of Mary have abounded for centuries. These portrayals, however, often have very little basis in truth.In this fascinating audio course from Fr. Raymond F. Collins, you will explore Mary Magdalene in the Gospels, Gnosticism, and popular culture. As you do so, you will gain a powerful portrait of this Galilean follower of Jesus.You will begin by looking at the popular myth of Mary Magdalene as a sinful woman who repented and became a disciple of Jesus. Then, you will look at Mary Magdalene's appearances in the synoptic Gospels—as a patron of Jesus as well as the witness to his death, burial, and resurrection. Moving on, you’ll examine the Gospel of John, which details the commission that Jesus entrusted to Mary.Finally, you will look at the portrayals of Mary Magdalene in noncanonical manuscripts, the recent discoveries of which have given rise to revisionist portraits of Mary Magdalene. You’ll come away with a solid understanding of the real woman behind the Mary Magdalenes of fiction.Get to know this essential biblical figure today.This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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  Whiskey Dreams: Unveiling the...

  Griffith Pendrell

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  Audiobook Title: Whiskey Dreams: Unveiling the Secrets of a Life Lived on the Edge 
  Are you ready to embrace adventure and uncover the secrets of a life lived daringly?  
  Looking for a comprehensive resource that equips you with all the insights you need to navigate the thrilling landscape of resilience and risk? 
  Your search ends here!  
  This audiobook acts as your ultimate companion for gaining deep knowledge, honing your skills, and experiencing hands-on adventures. With this guide, you're set to embark on an exciting journey of discovery and success. 
  Updated to reflect the latest insights and trends in navigating life on the edge. 
  Key features of this engaging guide include: 
  - In-depth exploration of the principles behind resilience and adventure  
  - Exhaustive insights into embracing life’s risks and rewards 
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  Our guide stands out through its thorough coverage, essential for mastering the art of living boldly. Concepts are not just touched upon; they are examined in detail. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource created for your benefit and is not affiliated with any official entity. 
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  Rand Paul Cory Booker team up...

  PBS NewsHour

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  The political odd couple of Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., have introduced new legislation in hopes of reforming the nation’s criminal justice system. They join Judy Woodruff to discuss why former prisoners should be given more opportunity to re-enter the workforce, the chances of this bill becoming law and the benefits of reaching across the aisle.

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  Paris Without End - The True...

  Gioia Diliberto

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  “A bittersweet modern love story [that] reads as easily as a novel.” —Vogue“Fascinating. . . . A detailed, grittier portrait of the woman Hemingway loved and left.” —NewsdayHadley Richardson and Ernest Hemingway were the golden couple of Paris in the twenties, the center of an expatriate community boasting the likes of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, and James and Nora Joyce. In this haunting account of the young Hemingways, Gioia Diliberto explores their passionate courtship, their family life in Paris with baby Bumby, and their thrilling, adventurous relationship—a literary love story scarred by Hadley’s loss of the only copy of Hemingway’s first novel and ultimately destroyed by a devastating ménage à trois on the French Riviera.Compelling, illuminating, poignant, and deeply insightful, Paris Without End provides a rare, intimate glimpse of the writer who so fully captured the American imagination and the remarkable woman who inspired his passion and his art—the only woman Hemingway never stopped loving.

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  Abraham Lincoln: A History...

  John Hay

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  This is the biography of Abraham Lincoln, written by two of his private secretaries. (Summary by ashleighjane)

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  Tolkien and the Great War: The...

  John Garth

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  A new biography exploring J.R.R. Tolkien’s wartime experiences and their impact on his life and his writing of The Lord of The Rings. 
  “To be caught in youth by 1914 was no less hideous an experience than in 1939 … by 1918 all but one of my close friends were dead.” 
  So J.R.R. Tolkien responded to critics who saw The Lord of the Rings as a reaction to the Second World War. Tolkien and the Great War tells for the first time the full story of how he embarked on the creation of Middle-earth in his youth as the world around him was plunged into catastrophe. This biography reveals the horror and heroism that he experienced as a signals officer in the Battle of the Somme and introduces the circle of friends who spurred his mythology to life. It shows how, after two of these brilliant young men were killed, Tolkien pursued the dream they had all shared by launching his epic of good and evil. 
  John Garth argues that the foundation of tragic experience in the First World War is the key to Middle-earth’s enduring power. Tolkien used his mythic imagination not to escape from reality but to reflect and transform the cataclysm of his generation. While his contemporaries surrendered to disillusionment, he kept enchantment alive, reshaping an entire literary tradition into a form that resonates to this day. 
  This is the first substantially new biography of Tolkien since 1977, meticulously researched and distilled from his personal wartime papers and a multitude of other sources. 
  This award-winning biography not only delves into the history of the 20th century, but also paints a vivid picture of the figures that shaped it. It's a top pick for those interested in Europe's past, particularly Britain's role in it. 
  For fans of Humphrey Carpenter (C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien charles williams and Their Friends)

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