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The Sin of Writing and the Rise of Modern Hebrew Literature contends that the processes of enlightenment, modernization, and secularization in nineteenth-century Eastern European Jewish society were marked not by a reading revolution but rather by a writing revolution, that is, by a revolutionary change in this society's attitude toward writing. Combining socio-cultural history and literary studies and drawing on a large corpus of autobiographies, memoirs, and literary works of the period, the book sets out to explain the curious absence of writing skills and Hebrew grammar from the curriculum of the traditional Jewish education system in Eastern Europe. It shows that traditional Jewish society maintained a conspicuously oral literacy culture, colored by fears of writing and suspicions toward publication. It is against this background that the young yeshiva students undergoing enlightenment started to “sin by writing,” turning writing and publication in Hebrew into the cornerstone of their constitution as autonomous, enlightened, male Jewish subjects, and setting the foundations for the rise of modern Hebrew literature.

This invaluable resource will give all who work in a parish setting, and in particular in a bi-lingual parish setting, a basic Spanish vocabulary -- including pastors, parish staff, catechists, and lay ministers. Topics include Mass terminology, popular religiosity, pastoral ministry, religious education, and parish administration terms, and many more. A great resource for pastors, DREs, parish councilors, and parish ministers.

A novel about the frightfulness and ruthlessness of being in love, from the author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Sea, The Sea Martin Lynch-Gibson believes he can possess both a beautiful wife and a delightful lover. But when his wife, Antonia, suddenly leaves him for her psychoanalyst, Martin is plunged into an intensive emotional reeducation. He attempts to behave beautifully and sensibly. Then he meets a woman whose demonic splendor at first repels him and later arouses a consuming and monstrous passion. As his Medusa informs him, “this is nothing to do with happiness.” A Severed Head was adapted for a successful stage production in 1963 and was later made into a film starring Claire Bloom, Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, and Ian Holm.

Nicholas Peverell is newly wed to his sweetheart Jane and enjoying married life with her at his manor house at Dean Peverell. One winter evening they invite the bishop of Marchester to dinner. The bishop used to be the prior of Dean Peverell but since King Henry's dissolution of the monastries he now rules the cathedral dignitaries. Next day, on a hunting party in the salt marshes near Pelham Maris, Nicholas meets the bishop again in very different circumstances. He comes across his murdered corpse lying in a pool of water. His heart has been cut out. Nicholas can't help but remember that their previous night's conversation had touched on witchcraft. Rumours abound of a local coven in the area. Has the Bishop fallen foul of it? Nicholas and Jane are determined to discover the truth...

These commentaries make up the second volume of a three part analysis of Chapter 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965--the nation's $6.1 billion program for assisting "disadvantaged" students in primary and secondary schools.

ספר זה בוחן כיצד מצטלבים שיקולים ספרותיים אסתטיים עם שיקולים אידאולוגיים-לאומיים בביקורת הספרות של דוד פרישמן, מראשי המבקרים הספרותיים בסוף המאה הי"ט. לפני הקורא נפרשת יריעת העקרונות שהנחו את מבקרי הספרות העברית: פרישמן, קלוזנר, ברנר ועוד.

Across the Prairie in a Motor Caravan offers an evocative exploration of adventure and discovery, weaving together travel narratives that capture the spirit of an era where mobility and exploration gained unprecedented popularity. The anthology delves into the encounter with vast landscapes, new communities, and diverse cultures, depicted through vivid prose and reflective musings. This collection of narratives emerges from the golden age of motoring adventures across the early 20th-century hinterland, where the thrill of the journey is as compelling as the destinations encountered along the way. With a range of literary styles, the pieces collectively transport readers on a journey through geographic and introspective landscapes. The anthology brings together the distinctive voices of Iris Eugenie Friend Sayle and Frances Hatton Eva Hasell, whose collective contributions draw from their varied travels and interactions with different regional peoples. Sayle and Hasell's works resonate deeply with the era's spirit of wanderlust and curiosity, firmly rooted in the cultural and technological transformations that characterized the early 1900s. Through their narratives, they encompass historical shifts, cultural exchanges, and personal reflections, each contributing uniquely to the travelogue tradition, encouraging readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding exploration and encounter. For those seeking to immerse themselves in the richness of early 20th-century travel writing, Across the Prairie in a Motor Caravan offers a unique tapestry of perspectives and experiences. This collection'Äôs breadth, from poetic meditations on the natural world to reflective encounters with various peoples, ensures a comprehensive understanding of the theme it encapsulates. Readers will find enlightenment and joy in journeying through these pages, appreciating the opportunity to engage with a dialogue that bridges time, culture, and the universal allure of the open road.