All Our Broken Idols

All Our Broken Idols
Author: Paul M.M. Cooper
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2020-05-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1408879425

'Superbly told' The Times 'Richly imagined' Sunday Times 'An engrossing, seamlessly written deliberation on the enduring power of art' Mail on Sunday Assyria, in the reign of Ashurbanipal. For Aurya and Sharo, every day is a struggle for survival. One evening, everything changes. Soon, they are on the barge of King Ashurbanipal, bound for the city of Nineveh. Their fates become inextricably bound to that of the king – and the injured lion captured by his men. Twenty-six centuries later, British-Iraqi archaeologist Katya joins a dig in Mosul to protect the ancient ruins of Nineveh from looters. But the real world crashes in to their studious idyll when ISIL storm Mosul – and take Katya, Salim and local girl Lola hostage. 'Dual timeline novels often fail: one strand is more interesting than the other, or the links between the two are contrived. Not here. Both stories are superbly told and share the same preoccupation – the coexistence of cruelty and creative beauty' The Times, Historical Novel of the Month

The Idol of Our Age

The Idol of Our Age
Author: Daniel J. Mahoney
Publisher: Encounter Books
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2018-12-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1641770171

This book is a learned essay at the intersection of politics, philosophy, and religion. It is first and foremost a diagnosis and critique of the secular religion of our time, humanitarianism, or the “religion of humanity.” It argues that the humanitarian impulse to regard modern man as the measure of all things has begun to corrupt Christianity itself, reducing it to an inordinate concern for “social justice,” radical political change, and an increasingly fanatical egalitarianism. Christianity thus loses its transcendental reference points at the same time that it undermines balanced political judgment. Humanitarians, secular or religious, confuse peace with pacifism, equitable social arrangements with socialism, and moral judgment with utopianism and sentimentality. With a foreword by the distinguished political philosopher Pierre Manent, Mahoney’s book follows Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in affirming that Christianity is in no way reducible to a “humanitarian moral message.” In a pungent if respectful analysis, it demonstrates that Pope Francis has increasingly confused the Gospel with left-wing humanitarianism and egalitarianism that owes little to classical or Christian wisdom. It takes its bearings from a series of thinkers (Orestes Brownson, Aurel Kolnai, Vladimir Soloviev, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn) who have been instructive critics of the “religion of humanity.” These thinkers were men of peace who rejected ideological pacifism and never confused Christianity with unthinking sentimentality. The book ends by affirming the power of reason, informed by revealed faith, to provide a humanizing alternative to utopian illusions and nihilistic despair.

Not Your Idol, Vol. 1

Not Your Idol, Vol. 1
Author: Aoi Makino
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1974715949

After that day, she stopped being a girl. In the wake of an assault, Nina Kamiyama, a former idol in the group Pure Club, shuns her femininity and starts dressing as a boy. At high school she keeps to herself, but fellow student Hikaru Horiuchi realizes who she is. What secrets is she keeping? The shocking drama starts. -- VIZ Media

Breaking the Marriage Idol

Breaking the Marriage Idol
Author: Kutter Callaway
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2018-06-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830874062

Should all Christians be married? Kutter Callaway considers why marriage, which is a blessing from God, shouldn't be expected or required of all Christians. Through an examination of Scripture, cultural analysis, and personal accounts, he reflects on how our narratives have limited our understanding of marriage and obscured our view of the life-giving and kingdom-serving roles of single people in the church.

My Idol Years

My Idol Years
Author: Mark Holden
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2017-05-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0995359539

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Chapter One: Here I Go Again -- Chapter Two: The Pop Years -- Chapter Three: America -- Chapter Four: My Black Life -- Chapter Five: Enter the Hoff -- Chapter Six: Coming Home -- Chapter Seven: Another Good Run -- Chapter Eight: The End of 2007 -- Chapter Nine: Crossroads -- Chapter Ten: The Beauty of Doing Nothing -- Chapter Eleven: Ageing Disgracefully -- Acknowledements -- About the Author.

Idols of a Mother's Heart

Idols of a Mother's Heart
Author: Christina Fox
Publisher: Christian Focus
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Idolatry
ISBN: 9781527102330

The Challenges and Joys Unique to Motherhood Written from Personal Experience Motherhood as a Means of Sanctification

Idol Lies

Idol Lies
Author: Dee Brestin
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1617951285

Read the Amazon reviews and you'll discover why women are saying: "This is the study to do in your small group!" Women are being delivered from Anxiety Overeating Anger and more...

Counterfeit Gods

Counterfeit Gods
Author: Timothy Keller
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2010-09-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1848948530

The issue of idolatry has been with the human race for thousands of years; the subtle temptation is always to take what is good and turn it into the ultimate good, elevating it above all other things in the search for security and meaning. In this timely and challenging book, New York pastor Timothy Keller looks at the issue of idolatry throughout the Bible -- from the worship of actual idols in the Old Testament, to the idolatry of money by the rich young ruler when he was challenged by Jesus to give up all his wealth. Using classic stories from the Bible Keller cuts through our dependence on the glittering false idols of money, sex and power to uncover the path towards trust in the real ultimate -- God. Today's idols may look different from those of the Old Testament, but Keller argues that they are no less damaging. Culturally transforming as well as biblically based, COUNTERFEIT GODS is a powerful look at the temptation to worship what can only disappoint, and is a vital message in today's current climate of financial and social difficulty.

My Idol Sits the Next Desk Over! 6

My Idol Sits the Next Desk Over! 6
Author: Tetsu Tsutsui
Publisher: Kodansha USA
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2023-02-28
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1684917204

Sakiko has taken a crack at her first photo contest! To become the very best idol photographer, she's putting in some serious effort! Then, while Maaya has mixed feelings about it, she and Chihiro prepare a birthday surprise for Sakiko? Every day is more exciting when your idol is around! This is girlhood at its peak, and these three are in the thick of it in Volume 6!

My Idol Sits the Next Desk Over! 7

My Idol Sits the Next Desk Over! 7
Author: Tetsu Tsutsui
Publisher: Kodansha USA
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2023-05-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1684919274

Chihiro is taking a break from her job, and it's hard to know what to say to her. And Sakiko has been awkward around her since she stepped back from her idol work. Then there's Maaya, who was so desperate for Chihiro not to call it quits, she came clean about her unscrupulous past as a fan. What path will these three take after high school graduation? The trio's unforgettable high school days finally come to a climax!