Israel's story is the church's story. In this integrative introduction to the New Testament, G. K. Beale and Benjamin L. Gladd explore each New Testament book in light of the broad history of redemption, emphasizing the biblical-theological themes of each New Testament book. Their distinctive approach encourages readers to read the New Testament in light of the Old, not as a new story but as a story retold.

This book has three plays within - Hole In Heaven...!, Stubborn Stone...!, and Rebellious Rivulet...! Hole In Heaven...!, was staged in the Auditorium of Vishwa Jyoti Gurukul Varanasi, on the 'Philosophers' Day. It enabled the audience to reflect on the perennial theme of Good and Evil. The play is an amalgamation of traditionalism and modernism; romanticism and realism; history and mystery; prose and poetry. (Alok Nag, Dean of Studies, Vishwa Jyoti Gurukul, Varanasi) Blended with philosophical musings and Greek mythological stir, Stubborn Stone...!, has fascinated me. It is a play with melodious dialogues, incorporating in its realm religious values and secular outlooks. As a director of this drama, I would say, I had absorbed the story and accommodated it according to the taste of people from different walks of life. The performance of the actors left the audience spell-bound. (Dr. Ajesh Thomas, Director of the Play) Rebellious Rivulet...!, is a play based on the theme of breaking one's boundaries for the sake of selfless service of other creatures. This play was performed at St. Paul's School, Bijainagar, Rajasthan by the students of the same school. Popular music-bits, songs, and dances were added to it, as interludes, in order to make the play audience-friendly. As a consequence, both educated as well as illiterates, in and around the township, enjoyed it. (Sejal M.S.A, Voice-Organizer of the Play)

Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin, first published in 1896, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

There are numerous time-honored stories which have become so incorporated into the literature and thought of our race that a knowledge of them is an indispensable part of one's education. These stories are of several different classes. To one class belong the popular fairy tales which have delighted untold generations of children, and will continue to delight them to the end of time. To another class belong the limited number of fables that have come down to us through many channels from hoar antiquity. To a third belong the charming stories of olden times that are derived from the literatures of ancient peoples, such as the Greeks and the Hebrews. A fourth class includes the half-legendary tales of a distinctly later origin, which have for their subjects certain romantic episodes in the lives of well-known heroes and famous men, or in the history of a people. It is to this last class that most of the fifty stories contained in the present volume belong. As a matter of course, some of these stories are better known, and therefore more famous, than others. Some have a slight historical value; some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths; others are products solely of the fancy, and are intended only to amuse. Some are derived from very ancient sources, and are current in the literature of many lands; some have come to us through the ballads and folk tales of the English people; a few are of quite recent origin; nearly all are the subjects of frequent allusions in poetry and prose and in the conversation of educated people. Care has been taken to exclude everything that is not strictly within the limits of probability; hence there is here no trespassing upon the domain of the fairy tale, the fable, or the myth. That children naturally take a deep interest in such stories, no person can deny; that the reading of them will not only give pleasure, but will help to lay the foundation for broader literary studies, can scarcely be doubted. It is believed, therefore, that the present collection will be found to possess an educative value which will commend it as a supplementary reader in the middle primary grades at school. It is also hoped that the book will prove so attractive that it will be in demand out of school as well as in. Acknowledgments are due to Mrs. Charles A. Lane, by whom eight or ten of the stories were suggested.

Old Stories Retold explores the ways modern Chinese narratives dramatize and embody the historical sense that links them to the past and to the Chinese literary tradition. Largely guided by Walter Benjamin’s discussions of history, G. Andrew Stuckey looks at the ways Chinese narrative engages a historical process that pieces together fragments of the past into new configurations to better serve present needs. By examining intertextual connections between separate texts, Stuckey seeks to discover traces of an “original,” whether it be thought of as the past, history, or tradition, when it has been rewritten in modern and contemporary Chinese fiction. Old Stories Retold shows how the articulation of the past into new historical configurations disrupts accepted understandings of the past, and as such, can be intentionally pitted against modernist historical knowledge to resist the modernist ends that this knowledge is mobilized to achieve.

Can you imagine a time many hundreds of years ago when you slept on a pallet on the floor, ate fruit, yoghurt and flatbread that your mother baked in a small outdoor adobe oven, and you travelled everywhere by foot or donkey back? Come along with me on this journey to this far-off time and land and watch young Samuel begin an extraordinary life that can still affect people today. His story might even make a difference in your life. Who knows? Would you like to see for yourself?

National Book Critics Circle Award—2017 Nonfiction Finalist “Nothing less than a tour de force—a heady amalgam of science, history, a little bit of anthropology and plenty of nuanced, captivating storytelling.”—The New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice A National Geographic Best Book of 2017 In our unique genomes, every one of us carries the story of our species—births, deaths, disease, war, famine, migration, and a lot of sex. But those stories have always been locked away—until now. Who are our ancestors? Where did they come from? Geneticists have suddenly become historians, and the hard evidence in our DNA has blown the lid off what we thought we knew. Acclaimed science writer Adam Rutherford explains exactly how genomics is completely rewriting the human story—from 100,000 years ago to the present.

In 'The Faery Queen and Her Knights: Stories Retold from Edmund Spenser,' readers are presented with a vibrant pastiche of literature that bridges the chasm between classic Elizabethan poetry and the sensibilities of a later audience. This anthology, through its ingenious retelling of stories from Edmund Spenser's seminal work, The Faerie Queene, celebrates the enduring themes of virtue, valor, and chivalry, showcasing a variety of narrative styles. The collection not only revisits the allegorical richness of Spenser's universe but also introduces it to those who might find the original archaic language inaccessible, all the while preserving its literary essence and sophistication. The anthology stands out for its ability to make Renaissance literature engaging and relevant to contemporary readers, providing a seamless blend of Spenser's intricate allegories with more accessible prose. The backgrounds of Edmund Spenser and Alfred John Church meld within this collection, embodying a unique dialogue between the 16th and the 19th centuries. Spenser, an iconic figure of the English Renaissance, and Church, a distinguished scholar recognized for his adaptations of classical texts, together facilitate an intertemporal collaboration. Their collective expertise enriches the anthology, offering insights into the evolution of literary expressions and thematic interpretations across ages. This anthology aligns with cultural and literary movements that have celebrated the adaptation and retelling of classical literature, making it a significant medium for understanding historical and ethical paradigms through the lens of narrative art. 'The Faery Queen and Her Knights' invites readers into a literary pilgrimage from the Elizabethan era to the Victorian age, encouraging engagements with the texts that have shaped English literature. This collection is recommended for those who seek to explore the depth of Spensers allegories in a new light, providing an entry point for readers unfamiliar with Elizabethan English, and enriching for scholars interested in the interplay of historical contexts and literary forms. It is a testament to the timeless relevance of classical literature and its capacity to inspire across generations, making it an essential addition to the library of any literature aficionado.

You will love this fascinating collection of short stories about Native Americans from the point of view of white American colonizers. Contents: Onatoga's Sacrifice, Waukewa's Eagle, A Fourth of July Among the Indians, A Boy's Visit to Chief Joseph, Little Moccasin's Ride on the Thunder-Horse, The Little First Man and the Little First Woman...