The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness

The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness
Author: Reinhold Niebuhr
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2011-07-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0226584011

The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness, first published in 1944, is considered one of the most profound and relevant works by the influential theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, and certainly the fullest statement of his political philosophy. Written and first read during the prolonged, tragic world war between totalitarian and democratic forces, Niebuhr’s book took up the timely question of how democracy as a political system could best be defended. Most proponents of democracy, Niebuhr claimed, were “children of light,” who had optimistic but naïve ideas about how society could be rid of evil and governed by enlightened reason. They needed, he believed, to absorb some of the wisdom and strength of the “children of darkness,” whose ruthless cynicism and corrupt, anti-democratic politics should otherwise be repudiated. He argued for a prudent, liberal understanding of human society that took the measure of every group’s self-interest and was chastened by a realistic understanding of the limits of power. It is in the foreword to this book that he wrote, “Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible; but man’s inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.” This edition includes a new introduction by the theologian and Niebuhr scholar Gary Dorrien in which he elucidates the work’s significance and places it firmly into the arc of Niebuhr’s career.

Children of the Grove

Children of the Grove
Author: Robert Halmo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Born the mortal sons of a magical ashterim, Eri and Nithell hold the key to Elder Earthb s survival against an awakening darkness. Magic, fantastic creatures, Living Shadow, wild gods, wars, and love are a sampling of what lies in store.

Surrender Your Sons

Surrender Your Sons
Author: Adam Sass
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1635830621

Connor Major's summer break is turning into a nightmare. When he comes out to his religious zealot mother, she has him kidnapped and shipped off to a conversion therapy camp that will be his new home until he “changes.” Connor plans to escape, but first, he’s exposing the camp’s horrible truths for what they are—and taking the place down.

Fall of Light

Fall of Light
Author: Steven Erikson
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 856
Release: 2016-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466858451

Steven Erikson returns to the Malazan world with the second book in a dark and revelatory new epic fantasy trilogy, one that takes place a millennium before the events in his New York Times bestselling Malazan Book of the Fallen. Fall of Light continues to tell the tragic story of the downfall of an ancient realm, a story begun in the critically acclaimed Forge of Darkness. It's a conflicted time in Kurald Galain, the realm of Darkness, where Mother Dark reigns. But this ancient land was once home to many a power... and even death is not quite eternal. The commoners' great hero, Vatha Urusander, is being promoted by his followers to take Mother Dark's hand in marriage, but her Consort, Lord Draconus, stands in the way of such ambitions. The impending clash sends fissures throughout the realm. As rumors of civil war burn through the masses, an ancient power emerges from the long dead seas. Caught in the middle of it all are the First Sons of Darkness, Anomander, Andarist, and Silchas Ruin of the Purake Hold... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Children of Darkness

The Children of Darkness
Author: David Litwack
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2015
Genre: Magic
ISBN: 9781622534333

"A thousand years ago the Darkness came - a time of violence and social collapse. For ten centuries the vicars of the Temple of Light have kept the madness at bay with "temple magic." Childhood friends, Orah and Nathaniel, bristle at the limits imposed, but are unwilling to challenge the status quo, until Orah is summoned for a teaching - the coming-of-age ritual that binds the young to the Light. Nathaniel follows in a foolhardy attempt to save her. In the prisons of Temple City, they discover a secret that launches them on a journey to find the forbidden keep. For therein lies a truth from the past that could unleash the potential of their people, but it might also cost them their lives."--Book cover.

Ursula K. Le Guin's the Left Hand of Darkness

Ursula K. Le Guin's the Left Hand of Darkness
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Chelsea House
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1987
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A collection of nine critical essays on the modern social science fiction novel, arranged in chronological order of their original publication.

While In Darkness There Is Light

While In Darkness There Is Light
Author: Louella Bryant
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-06-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

For many young men, it is not until they strip away everything they've known that they can begin to live according to the morals and values they believe are truly their own. Some fall victim to poor judgment and an ingenuous trust in human nature that leads them to suffer deadly consequences. In 1970 a group of young American ex-pats from wealthy families dropped out of college and establish Rosebud Farm in Far North Queensland to establish their ideal society. When Charlie Dean, a headstrong farm resident for the past year, decides to leave and explore Southeast Asia, he and an Australian companion are captured by Laotian communists and held in a rainforest prison camp. In spite of the Dean family's efforts, both young men suffer an unthinkable fate.

Rescue from Darkness (Book 1

Rescue from Darkness (Book 1
Author: Mikaela Vincent
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2017-05-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781099325731

Snatched from their summer fun by a sudden tragedy, six friends loyal to the King of Light embark upon an unforgettable adventure into the Kingdom of Darkness to rescue a young boy held hostage by evil creatures. Astride such mystical mounts as a winged tiger, a flying unicorn, and a giant cobra, these ordinary young people engage in an extraordinary battle against dragons and monsters that will cost them more than they counted on. As they struggle against evil--and even each other--to overcome the fight against night, the friends soon discover the true enemy that must be conquered is the enemy within themselves. Based on bedtime stories created by author Mikaela Vincent to help her children live who they are in Christ, this first Christian fantasy book in the Chronicles of the Kingdom of Light is an inspirational allegory filled with adventure, humor, and some truths that just might change your life. In this Christian fantasy series for teens, tweens, middle schoolers, and older children, author Mikaela Vincent offers an inspirational alternative to books on vampires, zombies, minecraft, magic or horror. Homeschool moms and other Christian parents will love reading Rescue from Darkness aloud together with their children because of the discussions on faith, obedience to Christ, the battlefield of the mind, and victory over darkness encouraged in each adventure these middle school children endure on their magic journey from a house near the trees of Righteousness to join the King's army and fight the good fight. In the Chronicles of the Kingdom of Light and in other More Than A Conqueror Books for youth and kids, readers will find tips for hearing God's voice, freedom from fear and lies, tearing down strongholds, making wise decisions and becoming more than a conqueror. Every Tom, Dick and Harry who wants the Potter to mold him or his sons and daughters will enjoy the deep truths in these books for middle school kids. Pure-As-Gold Seal books for youth and children by More Than A Conqueror Books help equip young people today for the battles of tomorrow. For these good books for kids and teens by author Mikaela Vincent, as well as small group Bible studies for children, tweens, teens, men, women, leaders and more, visit MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com. All the author's proceeds go to sharing the Good News where few have ever heard. (This novel was previously titled, Rescue from the Kingdom of Darkness)