Tales Of Elijah The Prophet
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Tales Of Elijah The Prophet
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Author : Peninnah Schram
language : en
Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Release Date : 1997-02-01
Tales Of Elijah The Prophet written by Peninnah Schram and has been published by Jason Aronson, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-02-01 with Religion categories.
Elijah the Prophet is one of the most popular and beloved figures in all of Jewish literature. Both as a biblical prophet and a folklore hero, Elijah has fascinated Jews all over the world for centuries. He has served in many different roles, offering guidance on how to live Like a mensch, bringing hope, reconciling family members, rewarding goodness while punishing wickedness, rescuing Jewish communities and worthy individuals, seeing that justice prevails, and signaling the coming of the Messiah. Tales of Elijah the Prophet is a brilliant collection of thirty-seven stories selected by the gifted storyteller, Peninnah Schram. In these intriguing tales, we see Elijah as the master of miracles. His chameleon-like disguises are marvelously clever and numerous, using such diverse poses as an old man, a traveler, a matchmaker, a magician, a slave, and even a handsome horseman. He uses these disguises to heighten suspense and fantasy, to test people's behavior, to restore faith, and to bring about a happy resolution to the problems in the story. The tales in this wonder-filled volume cover a range of themes and types of Elijah tales. All are miracle stories, but they vary greatly in mood, character, plot, locale, time, and theme. There are religious stories focusing on restoring faith in God and humorous tales that emphasize resourcefulness. Other stories involve Passover, love, and riddle themes. Peninnah Schram chose thirty-six of these stories, using the Jewish symbolic number of twice eighteen (chai), which is the Hebrew equivalent to "life." And since it is the Jewish custom to add one to a number, perhaps to ensure good luck, she included her favorite story, Elijah and the Three Wishes, in the Introduction. In addition to the stories in Tales of Elijah the Prophet, this volume includes an informative introduction to the character of Elijah the Prophet that explores his various roles in Jewish life and literature. There are also extensive notes to each story, indicating sources a
Journeys With Elijah
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
Release Date : 1999
Journeys With Elijah written by and has been published by HMH Books For Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Eight stories celebrate the legends of Elijah in different parts of the world, spanning 17 centuries. Full color.
The Elijah Enigma
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Author : Hillel I. Millgram
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-09-17
The Elijah Enigma written by Hillel I. Millgram and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-17 with Religion categories.
An analysis of the intertwining tales of Elijah and Ahab--mercurial prophet and Machiavellian king--this book is an accessible treatment of one of the most dramatic and well-known episodes in the Bible. In contrast to the popular image of Elijah as a courageous wonder-worker who calls down fire from heaven and ascends to heaven in a fiery chariot, this book contends that the prophet was a deeply conflicted man, torn between a burning idealism and a deep disillusionment over his failure to achieve his ideals. Despite his profound sense of failure, Elijah's struggle against the paganizing regime of King Ahab and his queen, Jezebel, managed to save monotheism from eclipse, and in so doing alter the course of human history. This work further proposes that the tale presented by the Bible is more than an account of an ancient battle between two historic figures: it is a paradigm of the struggle between the ideals of human dignity and justice, and the alternative of expediency in the pursuit of power, a conflict that pervades human life to this very day.
The Man Who Did Not Die
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Author : J.H. Willard
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2018-04-05
The Man Who Did Not Die written by J.H. Willard and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-05 with Fiction categories.
Reproduction of the original: The Man who Did not Die by J.H. Willard
Elijah Prophet Of Carmel
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Author : Jane Ackerman
language : en
Publisher: ICS Publications
Release Date : 2018-07-18
Elijah Prophet Of Carmel written by Jane Ackerman and has been published by ICS Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-18 with Religion categories.
For Carmelites, Elijah is considered their legendary founder and patron. This study explores Elijah in Scripture, legend, and Carmelite documents. Members of the three monotheistic faiths have always told stories of what the prophet Elijah has done and is still expected to do in sacred history. He is perhaps most appreciated by members of the Carmelite Order, known for its contemplative and pastoral orientation. Elijah is considered their legendary founder and traditional patron. Carmelites rank him as one of their greatest spiritual models. Their coat of arms displays his flaming sword, Mount Carmel, and Elijah's proclamation, "With zeal I have been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts." This book inquires into this deep appreciation. It examines the linkage between the Order and the prophet over time. More Information Beginning with the oldest knowledge we have about Elijah, coming from Scripture, Elijah Prophet of Carmel briefly sketches his role in the three faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It then turns to what the distant, but influential, Christian antecedents of the Carmelite Order, the desert hermits and the early Fathers, wrote about the zealous man of God. As the Carmelite Order was founded, achieved its corporate identity, and changed over time, so did its views of its legendary model. Interaction between storytelling about Elijah and Carmelites' understanding of themselves continues even to the present. As thoughts from the past about the prophet continue to influence them, both Teresian Carmelites and Carmelites of the Ancient Observance of our times are developing a brand-new tradition of him, the tradition of Elijah's double charism.
Elijah The Prophet
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Author : William Mackergo Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875
Elijah The Prophet written by William Mackergo Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with categories.
Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal
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Author : Penny Frank
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987-01-01
Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal written by Penny Frank and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-01-01 with Bible stories, English categories.
Retells the Old Testament story of the prophet Elijah, whose task was to turn the Israelites back to God.
Becoming Elijah
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Author : Daniel C. Matt
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2022-03-15
Becoming Elijah written by Daniel C. Matt and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The story of the prophet Elijah’s transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish tradition “In a series on Jewish Lives, this volume is about the Jewish life—the one that goes on forever. Becoming Elijah blends meticulous scholarship with bold literary and poetic imagination. Don’t miss it!”—Arthur Green, author of Judaism for the World “The author’s erudite prose and masterful command of history and faith traditions bring his subject to vibrant life. This is an edifying and accessible chronicle of a towering religious figure.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) In the Bible Elijah is a zealous prophet, attacking idolatry and injustice, championing God. He performs miracles, restoring life and calling down fire. When his earthly life ends, he vanishes in a whirlwind, carried off to heaven in a fiery chariot. Was this a spectacular death, or did Elijah escape death entirely? The latter view prevailed. Though residing in heaven, Elijah revisits earth—to help, rescue, enlighten, and eventually herald the Messiah. Because of his messianic role, Jews open the door for Elijah during each seder—the meal commemorating liberation from slavery and anticipating final redemption. How did this zealot turn into a compassionate hero—apparently the most popular figure in Jewish tradition? Becoming Elijah explores this question, tracing how Elijah develops from the Bible to Rabbinic Judaism, Kabbalah, and Jewish ritual (as well as Christianity and Islam). His transformation is pertinent and inspirational for our polarized, fanatical world.
Elisha And The End Of Prophetism
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Author : Wesley J. Bergen
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 1999-05-01
Elisha And The End Of Prophetism written by Wesley J. Bergen and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-05-01 with Religion categories.
The stories of Elisha the prophet have received scant attention in recent years, perhaps because they are so enigmatic. This study places the Elisha material firmly within the narrative of Genesis-2 Kings, and examines the effect these stories have on the reader's perception of the role of the 'prophet'. Using the narratological theories of Mieke Bal, David Jobling and others, Bergen shows that the Elisha stories present prophetism in a negative light, confining prophets to a rather limited scope of action in the narrative world.
The Stories Of Elijah And Elisha As Polemics Against Baal Worship
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Author : Leila Leah Bronner
language : en
Publisher: Brill Archive
Release Date : 1900
The Stories Of Elijah And Elisha As Polemics Against Baal Worship written by Leila Leah Bronner and has been published by Brill Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1900 with categories.