Mad Jones, Heretic

Mad Jones, Heretic
Author: Quin Hillyer
Publisher: Liberty Island
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2017-12-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Meet Mad Jones, a high school history teacher who, in the midst of unspeakable tragedy, literally nails religious theses to church doors. He does so with no expectation that they will be taken seriously, or even widely read – but, in this age of modern electronic communications and instant celebrity, young Madison Jones very quickly develops a large following and engenders significant levels of controversy. The media, quite typically, misunderstand and misrepresent his ultimate message; religious leaders debate his theses, at times with ulterior motives; and soon politicians are jumping in to comment from whichever standpoint best fits their partisan purposes. Mad Jones, Heretic delivers sharp satire on modern religion, politics, and media, all at the same time, along with insightful representations of the vagaries of today’s celebrity culture and the lunacy of Internet comment threads. Controversies surrounding race and sexual morality enter in as well. Additionally, its setting at the end of the 20th Century, in the midst of the Y2K computer scare, provides the perfect vehicle to dissect millennialist themes as well. Underlying all of this are some very serious theological reflections, woven naturally through a plot filled with sympathetic and memorable characters. Ultimately, true character – both good and bad – reveals itself, and both faith and human decency are tested once again. Grace and redemption, though, are always possible.

Chesterton Spiritual Classics Collection: Orthodoxy, Heretics, The Everlasting Man. Illustrated

Chesterton Spiritual Classics Collection: Orthodoxy, Heretics, The Everlasting Man. Illustrated
Author: G.K. Chesterton
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-05-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

According to some literary scholars, the writing style of Gilbert Keith Chesterton is a combination of Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, and George Bernard Shaw. Chesterton was called the "prince of paradox," and was known for turning proverbs, sayings, and allegories on their heads. Chesterton gave numerous speeches in defense of Christianity and the Catholic Church, which made him one of the most prominent Christian apologists of the 20th century. This book presents the author's apologetic works. ORTHODOXY HERETICS THE EVERLASTING MAN

Heretics, Orthodoxy & The Everlasting Man

Heretics, Orthodoxy & The Everlasting Man
Author: G. K. Chesterton
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 725
Release: 2023-12-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

In his influential works 'Heretics, Orthodoxy & The Everlasting Man,' G. K. Chesterton delves into the realms of philosophy, theology, and spirituality. Known for his witty and paradoxical writing style, Chesterton challenges readers to question prevailing beliefs and embrace unconventional ideas. 'Heretics' critiques the modern world's rejection of traditional values and offers a bold defense of faith and reason. 'Orthodoxy' explores Chesterton's spiritual journey and his conversion to Catholicism, presenting a thought-provoking argument for the importance of embracing orthodoxy in a world of skepticism. 'The Everlasting Man' delves into the essence of humanity, exploring the historical significance of Christianity and its impact on civilization. Through insightful analysis and captivating storytelling, Chesterton offers readers a fresh perspective on the enduring truths of the Christian faith. Recommended for those seeking intellectual stimulation and spiritual enlightenment.

Delphi Collected Works of H. Bedford-Jones (Illustrated)

Delphi Collected Works of H. Bedford-Jones (Illustrated)
Author: H. Bedford-Jones
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 5425
Release: 2022-03-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1801700486

The ‘King of the Pulps’, H. Bedford-Jones was a Canadian-American writer, who penned a prolific and diverse output of fiction, including historical, adventure, fantasy, science fiction, crime and Western stories. An author of a rare and inventive genius, Bedford-Jones produced hundreds of compelling tales, writing several at the same time, for a host of magazines across the western world. This comprehensive eBook presents the largest collection of Bedford-Jones’ works ever compiled, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bedford-Jones’ life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * Over 50 novels and novelettes, with individual contents tables * Features many rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Rare short stories available in no other collection * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The John Solomon Series The Gate of Farewell (1914) John Solomon — Supercargo (1914) Solomon’s Quest (1915) The Case of the Kidnapped Duchess (1935) The Case of the Deathly Barque (1935) The John Barnes Series Spy against Europe (1935) Free-Lance Spy (1935) The Sphinx Strikes (1935) Vincent Connor Series Vincent Connor Stories The Sphinx Emerald Series Sphinx Emerald Stories Other Novels and Novellas The Cross and the Hammer (1912) Ghost Hills (1913) Flamehair the Skald (1913) The Conquest (1914) A Discord in Avalon (1914) Blood Royal (1914) Rajah of Hell Island (1917) Nuala O’Malley (1918) Bob Bowen Comes to Town (1918) The Opium Ship (1919) The House of Skulls (1919) The Second Life of Monsieur the Devil (1920) The Ship of Shadows (1920) Pirates’ Gold (1920) The Mesa Trail (1920) Arizona Argonauts (1920) The Boy Scouts of the Air at Cape Peril (1921) The Temple of the Ten (1921) The Mardi Gras Mystery (1921) Yellow Intrigue (1921) Treasure Royal (1922) The Second Mate (1922) Written in Red (1922) Down the Coast of Barbary (1922) Blood of the Eagle (1922) The Sheriff of Pecos (1923) Splendour of the Gods (1924) Madagascar Gold (1924) The Star Woman (1924) Cactus and Rattlers (1924) The Arizona Callahan (1924) The Barren Islands (1924) South, West and North (1924) Profit Intangible (1925) D’Artagnan (1928) The Thrust of a Finger (1932) Pearls from Macao (1933) The Deathly Island (1934) Colonel Flea (1930) The Brute’s Emeralds (1935) He Who Sets a Trap (1947) The Short Stories Miscellaneous Short Stories Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Heretics and Hellraisers

Heretics and Hellraisers
Author: Margaret C. Jones
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2014-01-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0292780494

The Masses was the most dynamic and influential left-wing magazine of the early twentieth century, a touchstone for understanding radical thought and social movements in the United States during that era. As a magazine that supported feminist issues, it played a crucial role in shaping public discourse about women's concerns. Women editors, fiction writers, poets, and activists like Mary Heaton Vorse, Louise Bryant, Adriana Spadoni, Elsie Clews Parsons, Inez Haynes Gillmore, and Helen Hull contributed as significantly to the magazine as better-known male figures. In this major revisionist work, Margaret C. Jones calls for reexamination of the relevance of Masses feminism to that of the 1990s. She explores women contributors' perspectives on crucial issues: patriarchy, birth control, the labor movement, woman suffrage, pacifism, and ethnicity. The book includes numerous examples of the writings and visual art of Masses women and a series of biographical/bibliographical sketches designed to aid other researchers.

Psycho Heresy

Psycho Heresy
Author: Martin Bobgan
Publisher: Eastgate Publishers
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1987
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

Psychoheresy: Is about Chistianity and psychology; Examines four commonly-held myths about psychology; Analyzes attempts to integrate psychology with the Bible; Reveals research exposing the fallacies of psychological counseling; Encourages a return to biblical foundations for Christian living. - Back cover.

The End of Heresy

The End of Heresy
Author: John Shacklefree
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2011-06-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1456777238

George Orwells book Nineteen-Eighty Four describes a fictional world in which the manipulation of human thought by the political system has become so pervasive that the people involved in the manipulation do not realize how indoctrinated they have become. Orwell describes doublethink as the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them. ... To tell deliberate lies while genuinely believing in them. Shacklefrees book The End of Heresy? asks us to consider if doublethink is part of our thinking and whether we are complicit in the process of using reason to justify what we want to believe. Is there such a thing as self-evident truths and if so what part can reason play in helping us to find it? These are the questions raised in Shacklefrees book and the evidence presented covers a large part of human history from the time of the ancient Greek philosophers up to the present and explores the areas of faith, science and reason. Its pages document the abuse of reason throughout history not only by despots but also by scientists, clerics and modern democratically elected leaders. The book explains how doublethink and newspeak are very much a part of modern democracies and asks us all to consider if we are part of the problem rather than the solution. The book is a call to the normal person to cast off the modern indoctrination branded as freedom and think critically about what our modern day prophets are telling us.

The Heresy of Dr Dee

The Heresy of Dr Dee
Author: Phil Rickman
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 184887278X

Tudor intrigue, murder, and the dark arts—the second in a stunning and acclaimed historical series starring Dr. John Dee, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom All talk is of the End-time, and the dead are rising. At the end of the sunless summer of 1560, black rumor shrouds the death of the one woman who stands between Lord Robert Dudley and marriage to the young Queen Elizabeth. Did Dudley's wife, Amy, die from an accidental fall in a deserted house, or was it murder? Even Dr. John Dee, astrologer royal, adviser on the Hidden, and one of Dudley's oldest friends, is uncertain. Then a rash promise to the Queen sends him to his family's old home on the Welsh Border in pursuit of the Wigmore Shewstone, a crystal credited with supernatural properties. With Dee goes Robert Dudley, considered the most hated man in England. They travel with a London judge sent to try a sinister Welsh brigand with a legacy dating back to the Battle of Brynglas. After the battle, many of the English bodies were, according to legend, obscenely mutilated. Now, on the same haunted hill, another dead man has been found, similarly slashed. Devious politics, small-town corruption, twisted religion, and a brooding superstition leave John Dee isolated in the land of his father.

Godly Heretics

Godly Heretics
Author: Marc DiPaolo
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2013-03-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1476602409

When computers freeze, they are "rebooted" and soon working properly again. Similarly, legendary thinkers throughout history have argued that Christianity should start fresh by recapturing the humanitarian spirit of Jesus' original message. These include such disparate individuals as Thomas Jefferson, Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Leo Tolstoy, George Bernard Shaw, and the religious leaders of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Surprisingly enough, even classic television shows and films meant to be entertaining--Lost, Battlestar Galactica, It's a Wonderful Life, Groundhog Day, Decalogue, and A Charlie Brown Christmas--are attempts to apply the basic principles of Christianity to modern times. This book offers new essays by scholars of literature, film, history, theology and philosophy examining how various thinkers and storytellers over time have conceived of a reinvented Christianity. In confronting this controversial idea, this book examines how unorthodox interpretations of the Bible can be some of the most valid, how visions of Jesus as a revolutionary may be the most historically sound, and how compassionate Christians such as Origen have wrestled with the eternal questions of the existence of evil, the gift of free will and the promise of universal salvation.