Words of Light

Words of Light
Author: Eduardo Cadava
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2018-06-05
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0691188718

Here Eduardo Cadava demonstrates that Walter Benjamin articulates his conception of history through the language of photography. Focusing on Benjamin's discussions of the flashes and images of history, he argues that the questions raised by this link between photography and history touch on issues that belong to the entire trajectory of his writings: the historical and political consequences of technology, the relation between reproduction and mimesis, images and history, remembering and forgetting, allegory and mourning, and visual and linguistic representation. The book establishes the photographic constellation of motifs and themes around which Benjamin organizes his texts and thereby becomes a lens through which we can begin to view his analysis of the convergence between the new technological media and a revolutionary concept of historical action and understanding. Written in the form of theses--what Cadava calls "snapshots in prose"--the book memorializes Benjamin's own thetic method of writing. It enacts a mode of conceiving history that is neither linear nor successive, but rather discontinuous--constructed from what Benjamin calls "dialectical images." In this way, it not only suggests the essential rapport between the fragmentary form of Benjamin's writing and his effort to write a history of modernity but it also skillfully clarifies the relation between Benjamin and his contemporaries, the relation between fascism and aesthetic ideology. It gives us the most complete picture to date of Benjamin's reflections on history.

Words of Light

Words of Light
Author: Padre Padre Pio
Publisher: Paraclete Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2009-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781557256430

The world was startled in 2007 by revelations that Mother Teresa of Calcutta's spiritual life was full of serious doubts and personal suffering for nearly 50 years. The other great saint of the last half century - Padre Pio - offers similar revelations of his own in this enlightening collection of short excerpts from his letters. Many books have been written on the life and works of Padre Pio, but Words of Light is not a book about what others think or say about him. Here, he speaks for himself. If you are interested in the complexities and challenges of contemporary faith, you will benefit from these short teachings, counsels, and recollections culled from some of Padre Pio's most personal writings. In these letters I quickly discovered the same states of soul that were described by the great mystics. Padre Pio's own 'dark night' was in no way inferior to that described by John of the Cross, and equally the 'living flame' of his love for God dazzles the reader and allows them to catch a glimpse of another world. - Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, from the Introduction

Words of Light

Words of Light
Author: Kenneth Hanson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This beautiful book of virtues by the author of "Kabbalah" illuminates the desert disciples for living a more spiritual life, as practiced by the Essenes, scribes of the sacred Scrolls. French fold cover.

Difficult Light

Difficult Light
Author: Tomas Gonzalez
Publisher: Archipelago
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2020-08-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1939810612

Grappling with his son's death, the painter David explores his grief through art and writing, etching out the rippled landscape of his loss. Over twenty years after his son's death, nearly blind and unable to paint, David turns to writing to examine the deep shades of his loss. Despite his acute pain, or perhaps because of it, David observes beauty in the ordinary: in the resemblance of a woman to Egyptian portraits, in the horseshoe crabs that wash up on Coney Island, in the foam gathering behind a ferry propeller; in these moments, González reveals the world through a painter's eyes. From one of Colombia's greatest contemporary novelists, Difficult Light is a formally daring meditation on grief, written in candid, arresting prose.

Filling Words with Light

Filling Words with Light
Author: Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2011-03-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580235824

Breathe New Life into Your Prayer with the Wisdom of Kabbalah and the Hasidic Masters Jewish mystics teach that every word a person utters in prayer should radiate light. Even the letters of the words of prayer carry sparks of the Divine that yearn to join together in holiness. In this inspiring spiritual companion, Reform rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Orthodox rabbi Nehemia Polen join together to provide a window into the liturgy for people of all backgrounds by offering fresh insights and meditations that bring the traditional prayerbook to life. Drawing from the Torah, Zohar, and ancient and contemporary Hasidic masters, Kushner and Polen reflect on the joy, gratitude, compassion, mystery, and awe embedded in traditional prayers and blessings, and show how you can imbue these familiar sacred words with your own sense of holiness. Insightful, fresh, and wise, Filling Words with Light will enrich your understanding of the prayer book and guide you on how to put more of yourself into the holy words of the Jewish tradition.

Light For The World To See

Light For The World To See
Author: Kwame Alexander
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 0358566193

From NPR correspondent and New York Times bestselling author, Kwame Alexander, comes a powerful and provocative collection of poems that cut to the heart of the entrenched racism and oppression in America and eloquently explores ongoing events. A book in the tradition of James Baldwin’s “A Report from Occupied Territory,” Light for the World to See is a rap session on race. A lyrical response to the struggles of Black lives in our world . . . to America’s crisis of conscience . . . to the centuries of loss, endless resilience, and unstoppable hope. Includes an introduction by the author and a bold, graphically designed interior.

True Light

True Light
Author: Lark Voorhies
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2011-05-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 145024355X

THE IDEAL, ON, TRUE LIGHT. IMPRESSES UPON THE READER, THE, ALL, ATONED, IMPORTANCE, RESTING, UPON, THE, FORMATTED, NUANCE, APPLICABLE, OF, ORATIONS, IN, GENUINE.

The F Words

The F Words
Author: Barbara Gregorich
Publisher: Cross Your Heart Books
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 9781952536267

Caught spray-painting the F word on his Chicago high school after his community activist father's arrest, sophomore Cole Renner is sentenced to write two poems a week and uses his words to fight for justice for his father, for himself, for his best friend, and for his fellow students.

Words that Work

Words that Work
Author: Cindy McGill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2021-05-29
Genre:
ISBN:

New Days Demand New Ways In 2003 Cindy McGill created the Freedom Lounge theme camp at the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. From there, her efforts evolved to reaching young women and men within porn conventions, using dream interpretation as a tool to reach those living a life they have settled for instead of the one they are made for. From pagan festivals, new age events, film festivals, adult entertainment arenas, gay pride events, gothic cultures, and just about any place people are starving for Truth, Cindy and her teams are there. Words That Work contains a language of light for a world living in darkness so you can reach people who would never enter the door of present day-church or a Christian meeting of any kind. This book will help you to Avoid "language landmines" that hinder outreach efforts and communicate effectively to a confused, angry world that doesn't know who God really is. Feel the real heart of the "seeker generation" and navigate situations where people are searching for God but don't know it. Keep the walls down so people can experience God's unconditional love and encounter the Holy Spirit, resulting in transformation out of darkness into His kingdom of Light. Jesus sends us out like sheep among wolves, so we must be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Words That Work will help you follow Jesus, hear His voice, feel His heart, and learn to share the truth with others in language they can receive. Endorsements Cindy McGill is a passionate lover of people-ALL people. For the many years I have walked closely with her, I have always been impressed with her genuine zeal for reaching those trapped in deceptive darkness. This book will open your eyes to many fresh and insightful concepts and tools. You might even identify some religious habits and patterns in yourself as you learn how to communicate the Good News in more effective ways. -Patricia King, founder, Patricia King Ministries This is one of the most important books I know of for anyone who has a heart for revival and awakening. God has given Cindy McGill a unique ability to reach those that other people would not even try to reach. It is eye-opening, challenging, and an absolute must for believers everywhere to read. -Cindy Jacobs, Generals International Cindy McGill was born as a prophetic evangelist to bring God's healing light into the darkest places, where hearts are confused, offended, and hurting, yet still seeking for real truth and godly answers, just in the wrong places. Cindy gives the necessary nuts and bolts to approaching the unbeliever with words of wisdom straight from the Father's heart of love. -Dr. Barbie L. Breathitt, best-selling author Cindy McGill knows how to reach those that seem unreachable, those who are looking for spiritual connection, and those who are completely lost and broken. Cindy has worked hard over the years to put language to her ministry and outreach that helps to break down walls and open hearts. -Craig and Suzy Nelson, Miracles in the Marketplace International More than any human being I know, God's downloaded the how-to-do-it model for taking Jesus to the streets. Cindy McGill willingly and regularly goes into the dark places on Earth and ministers to those greatly affected or caught by the enemy himself. She has made it her cause to rescue the perishing! -Steve Shultz, THE ELIJAH LIST The first time I heard Cindy McGill share how she was able to effectively bring the gospel to hearts that seem so dark and unreachable, I was undone. She holds a key that God chose to give her, which can access the heart of a person in the darkest of places! -Jenny Donnelly, Tetelestai Ministries, Her Voice Movement, Collective Church, Portland, Oregon