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- Shining ideals and a life brought to its end all too soon
- The Ernie Pyle of the Viet Nam War
- A MUST-READ FOR STUDENTS OF VIETNAM WAR HISTORY
- A MEMORABLE BOOK
- Killed in Action--The Journal of a Soldier
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Killed In Action: The Life And Times Of Sp4 Stephen H. Warner, Draftee, Journalist And Anti-war Activist
Arthur J. Amchan
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Killed In Action is a historical account of the Vietnam Era told through the life of SP4 Stephen H. Warner, an anti-war activist who was drafted in 1969 after finishing his first year at Yale Law School. After induction into the Army, Steve remained bitterly opposed to the Vietnam War. However, when sent to Vietnam as a public information specialist, he repeatedly volunteered to go out into the field to write human interest stories about the combat soldiers. He often expressed a desire to emulate Ernie Pyle, who wrote such stories about the combat soldiers in World War II. Like Ernie Pyle, Steve was killed in action. In February 1971 the vehicle on which he was riding in Quang Tri Province was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, killing Steve and three other American soldiers.
Killed In Action contains 22 photographs taken by Steve Warner during his travels around Vietnam, as well as a selection of his human interest articles.
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Shining ideals and a life brought to its end all too soon.......2004-06-12
Written by an author who also served in the United States Army in Vietnam, Killed In Action is the biography of draftee, journalist, and anti-war activist Stephen H. Warner. Though staunchly opposed to the war, he refused to avoid service to his country for the sake of principle, and served as an Army journalist until enemy fire slew him. An eloquent, articulate account, that draws heavily upon Warner's own words and testimony from people who knew him, Killed In Action is a singularly vivid portrait and testament of shining ideals and a life brought to its end all too soon.
The Ernie Pyle of the Viet Nam War.......2003-12-02
Drawn from the diaries and letters of a former anti-war activist who chose to serve rather than evade the draft and died in the waning days of the War, this gripping account of life in Nam has special poignancy today. Drafted out of Yale Law School, Steve Warner faces the dilemmas of his generation, but his war experiences change him. The author writes the book that Warner the journalist wanted to write but could not. Reads like a novel. I couldn't put it down.
A MUST-READ FOR STUDENTS OF VIETNAM WAR HISTORY.......2003-11-18
Mr. Amchan has managed to explore all the contadictions and ambivalence of the Vietnam era through the forgotten story of one complex and courageous young man -- Stephen Warner. Deftly paced and brimming with historical fact and insight, it is of interest not only as great history, but as American drama.
A MEMORABLE BOOK.......2003-11-17
THIS IS A TERRIFIC BOOK ABOUT AN ANTIWAR ACTIVIST DRAFTED OUT OF YALE LAW SCHOOL AND SENT TO VIETNAM LATE IN THE WAR. TOWARD THE END OF HIS ONE YEAR TOUR, STEVE WARNER, WHO DEVELOPED GREAT RESPECT AND AFFECTION FOR THE COMBAT INFANTRYMEN WHO FOUGHT THAT WAR, IS KILLED IN ACTION.
THE AUTHOR, HIMSELF A VIETNAM VET, TELLS THE COMPELLING, TRUE STORY OF STEVEN WARNER. A MUST READ FOR THOSE OF US WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM AND ENJOY READING ABOUT OTHERS WHO SERVED. THE AUTHOR'S DESCRIPTION OF ARMY BASIC TRAINING IS, BY ITSELF, WORTH THE PRICE OF THE BOOK.
Killed in Action--The Journal of a Soldier.......2003-11-15
Killed in Action is a short, powerful book about SP4 Steve Warner, US Army, who could arguably be called the most intelligent enlisted man to have served in Vietnam. This remarkable story begins with Steve's undergraduate years at Gettysburg College where he became an articulate anti-war spokesman at a time when it was not popular cause. Graduating summa cum laude, he went to Yale Law for one year after which he was drafted. Rather than head for Canada he decided to serve and served admirably. The details of Army basic training in the late 60s are as accurate as any I have read. Anyone who went through at this, or any other time, will appreciate it. The story of Steve in Vietnam is absolutely incredible. He had a nice safe job in Public Information but chose to use this position to go out into the field and get stories from the fighting soldiers first hand. His journal entries from these trips are fascinating as is his metamorphis into a soldier. This book will interest both those for and against the war and shows the power war has to change a person. The black and white photographs (all taken by Steve) are stark and haunting. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the Vietnam War and its related affects.
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Engine Revolutions: The Autobiography of Dr. Max Bentele (Sae Historical Series)
Max Bentele
Manufacturer: Society of Automotive Engineers Inc
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Improve your poaches, hone your hucks, and sharpen your cuts. With Ultimate Techniques & Tactics as your guide, you will master all of the offensive and defensive skills and principles critical to excelling in the sport.
This essential handbook contains more than the mechanics of the game; it presents in-depth instruction on using key skills such as throwing, cutting, and catching in game situations. You will
·study flight paths to maximize your chances of completing passes;
·understand the finer points of catching; and
·learn when, where, and how to cut to gain yardage, improve disc position, and maintain possession.
You will also stun your opponents when your team employs the offensive and defensive strategies learned in Ultimate Techniques & Tactics. Use your complete knowledge of offensive skills to organize such offenses as zone, stack, weave, and split stack. And when every point matters, create an impenetrable line of defense to save the game. Disrupt your competitors' rhythm and timing using one-on-one, zone, or junk defenses like the clam.
Ultimate Techniques & Tactics is the first and best guide to the sport of Ultimate. Use it to become an Ultimate champion!
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Awesome info.......2007-05-13
Found the book to be very helpful in teaching new skill development and game strategies.
everything you need to know.......2006-11-07
As someone who already plays ultimate, i enjoyed reading this book. It is easy to read and covers all aspects of the game. Whether you are new to the sport or a veteran player, this book is for you!
best ultimate book on the market.......2006-02-06
best ultimate book on the market
havn't even finished the book yet and think its the best ultimate book on the market at this stage, gives good incite into team formations and goals
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Terrific Book for any skill level.......2005-04-14
I learned a great deal reading this book and commend the author of his explanations of both basic and advanced ultimate tactics and moves. Although I must admit I for one probably would not be able to "eat the fire hydrant."
Worth every penny.......2004-06-03
It's about time.
I've been playing ultimate for, geez, about 8 years now. Much of the material in this book is stuff that I'm familiar with. Some of it is new to me. But even the info that comes as no surprise becomes more useful when you see it stated concisely. In addition, this would be a fantastic teaching aid if you're trying to figure out how to get new players onto the right page.
Example: One part of the book shows a fairly basic play (disc trapped on the line, L-stack, dump/swing and throw for yardage), and shows, with commentary, seven different slight variations, based on who can cut, where the throw is caught, etc. Each of the seven variations will make immediate sense to an experienced ultimate player, but you might not ever think of the play in terms of the basic principles, and you might have a hard time explaining it to a newbie (or even realizing what things needed to be explained).
I agree with the reviewer who pointed out that unless you speak a certain amount of the language, this book would be pretty confusing.
I'm half way through the book now, and it has already been more than worth the price. I suspect any ultimate player would agree.
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Here for the first time in one place is everything you will ever need to know in order to survive just about any difficult or dangerous situation. Drawing from dozens of the U.S. Army’s official field manuals, editor Jay McCullough has culled a thousand pages of the most useful and curious tidbits for the would-be soldier, historian, movie-maker, writer, or survivalist—including techniques on first aid; survival in the hottest or coldest of climates; finding or building life-saving shelters; surviving nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks; physical and mental fitness, and how to find food and water anywhere, anytime. With hundreds of photographs and illustrations showing everything from edible plants to rare skin diseases of the jungle, every page reveals how useful Army knowledge can be.
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The Ultimate Army Survival book.......2007-09-23
This incredible book combines all of the U.S. Army handbooks into one. You gets thousands of dollars worth of the best information available, with over 1,500 pieces of artwork illustrating tactics, techniques, procedures. Jay McCullough has created a masterpiece of unparalelled usefullness and quality.
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kudos to losing weight for diabetics.......2004-01-06
this cookbook by jenny craig is fantastic. i am on jenny craig right now and while i am not diabetic, it does run in the family; better safe than sorry. so far i have used the french toast recipe and the ground beef recipe. it offers advice/exchanges on carbohydrates, proteins, dairy, meats and their substitutes, fruits and veggies and a new category. OTHER. i highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to lose weight and is diabetic or has family members who are diabetic. THIS BOOK EXPLAINS HOW CARBOHYDRATES CAN AFFECT BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS FOR DIABETICS. to me that is more important than a low carb fad diet. there has to be meaning to it. this puts it into perspective.
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Manchester Terrier Champions, 1979-2004
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The classic "double pinwheel" explained and simplified.
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Gladiolus in Southern Africa
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Gladiolus in Tropical Africa: Systematics, Biology and Evolution
ASIN: 1874950326 |
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Finding out that a child, spouse, relative or friend is homosexual can be an unwelcome surprise. You're hit with a complex combination of emotions--grief, shame, fear, guilt. You are flooded with questions ranging from why to what's next. You wonder what a biblical response would be. At the same time, someone you care about deeply may be awaiting your response. What should you say?
Someone I Love Is Gay was created out of Bob Davies's personal and professional experience and out of Anita Worthen's struggle with her son over these issues. Also drawing on experiences of others, the authors will help you handle your feelings while responding appropriately to your loved one.
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Unbelievably bad advice.......2007-09-16
Thinly disguised as compassionate counseling for parents, this is another in a long line of books shoveled out by religious zealots. This book uses discredited research and advocates dangerous and harmful tactics to try and force your child out of being gay. Buy any book by Wayne Besen on the subject for a thorough dismantling of these crackpot theories. Then buy Now That You Know for a truly appropriate and positive resource for learning how to respond to your son or daughter's coming out.
Well-rooted in scripture.......2007-02-14
First a response to English Major, who claims in his/her review that there is no Biblical basis for Christianity's opposition to homosexuality. The clearest teaching of the Bible is that homosexual behavior is both unnatural and damaging--Romans 1:26-27 & 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul argues that those who engage in homosexual activity (again note that it is not those who are tempted with homosexual feelings, but those who become "offenders" by indulging those feelings) will not enter the kingdom of heaven. That's a pretty strong claim. Now, there are those who will say that homosexuality as practiced today is "natural" and "wholesome;" however, if the Creator calls it unnatural, then it's unnatural, and if it might land someone in eternal punishment, that seems to be damaging. If nothing else, doing something that is outside of God's will is clearly going to be something that causes spiritual damage to a person's soul.
Now, regarding this book. I think it is a must-read for anyone struggling with the issue of homosexuality in the family. It takes a very compassionate and rational approach to the subject and provides many helpful insights on how to approach the subject with the family member in question. It understands correctly that the best thing to do is not alienate the person but rather bring him or her back to "reality" so to speak, back on the path that leads to a higher spirituality and true happiness.
Someone they love? Not supported by the facts.......2007-01-02
Someone they Love? I don't think so.
I am not impressed with the authors' so-called Christian objections to homosexuality. True the old testament does speak against it, but in the same place the Bible also speaks against eating shellfish.
Where are the support groups to "cure" the eaters of shellfish? or to cure those who commit the sin of Divorce?
Jesus spoke not one word about homosexuality.
But he did have something to say about Divorce: Mark:10:4-12.
My question to the authors is: as Christians who follow the teachings of Christ, shouldn't you be more concerned about the sin of Divorce than the sin of homosexuality? Jesus says "whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her"
The true reason for this book I think, is the cultural hatred and fear of homosexuality, not conern for it as a "sin". There is some evidence that those who most hate and fear homosexuals, are themselves deeply tempted by homosexuality, are themselves attracted to those of their own sex.
As Jesus also mentioned: "thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye."
One chapter of this book that I did almost like was the one on childhood sexual abuse, with some reservations. They have included much of the most progressive information.
However, the implication that sexual abuse "causes" homosexuality, I disagree with. Many many straight men and women were sexually abused. Ninety percent of prostitutes and women in prison were also sexually abused. Not all are gay..
They believe that there is no legitimacy in being homosexual and will use any "facts" to support this idea even if there is no logical link.
They use the testimony of people who have joined Exodus, a support group for people who want to "stop" being gay. They don't consider any testimony of homosexuals who are happy and living stable and productive lives. Nor do they include stories of the many openly gay Christians.
A Lifeline of Hope.......2006-11-13
How do you handle it when you learn that your child, parent,brother or sister, close friend, etc.is struggling with homosexuality? This book is a lifeline of hope for families faced with the shock and grief that comes when someone they love makes such a disclosure.
Life-affirming.......2006-07-07
What a wonderful and timely book for the 21st century. The authors are to be congratulated on the clarity and strength of their vision. I can't wait for the next edition, which I believe includes help for black people who want to turn white.
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CCEL Classics CD: works by Saint Augustine, John Calvin, John Donne, Julian of Norwich, Brother Lawrence, Martin Luther, Saint Teresa of Avila, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas a Kempis, John Wesley, and more!
Dr. W. Harry Plantinga
Manufacturer: Christian Classics Ethereal Library
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The most important spiritual writings of Christian history are available on this Classics CD by the Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) at Calvin College. It contains 118 Christian classics, including three versions of the Bible, several commentaries, Bible dictionaries, readings, spiritual guides, sermons, poems and journals -- all in a convenient, searchable form. Books are available in HTML and PDF formats. The easy-to-use CCEL Desktop software powering the CD enables users to browse and print books and install additional books from the Web. The top-of-class search engine can search for words or phrases in books, in authors works or in the whole library. In addition, it can search for dictionary definitions of words and commentary or references to scripture passages. The interface is a Web browser. The CD is compatible with Windows 2000+, Macintosh 10.3+, and most Linux versions.
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Buster’s Dino Dilemma
When Arthur’s third-grade class goes hunting for fossils at Rainbow Rock State Park,
Buster actually finds one. There’s just one problem: he wants to keep it. Can Arthur
persuade Buster to return the important discovery?
Who’s in Love with Arthur?
When it comes to square dancing, there’s no better pair than Arthur and Francine. But does one of them have a different idea of what it means to be partners?
Arthur Rocks with BINKY
The gang is so excited when they get coveted tickets to the BINKY concert. And now, Arthur is in for the chance of a lifetime, but will he realize that not sharing the excitement with his friends will make for a hollow experience?
Francine, Believe It or Not
Muffy is so sure that Francine can’t be nice for a whole week that she bets her Princess Peach watch on it. Arthur and his friends push Francine to her limits, but she doesn’t lose her temper — at first. Will Francine be able to keep her cool and win the coveted watch?
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Making Friends Finding Love (Coping With Modern Issues)
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Finally, the emotionally abused member of a failing relationship has been heard. In You Know I Love You, the author walks with the “good” partner as they struggle with the actions and antics of their wandering “bad” partner. The authorÂ's rendition of this gradually debilitating malaise, the “Progression of Despair,” chronicles the “bad” partnerÂ's seemingly unstoppable decline into the clutches of worldly pleasures. You will swell with reassurance as you read why you and your partner must possess each other, why you must nurture your jealousy, not cure it, and why your perceived insecurities are only those your partner has transferred to your unwilling countenance. Written by someone who has lived your misery, You Know I Love You is the first believable depiction of the journey into the horror of lies, secrets and cheating, the real helplessness and desolation of being set aside for something new.
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I'm Speechless.......2006-11-16
A wonderful piece of work! What can I say; I'm speechless - fantastic book. A very critical subject covered very nicely - it forces you to think more deeply from a man's perspective. All chapters flow through their progression very well. The whole book kept my attention; I could relate with so many of the examples used. I liked the way the book was written. The technique used was great and easy to follow. It was just simply a super job with very little repeating and it wasn't wordy. Every woman, or man for that matter, in a troubled relationship should grab this one and carry it around with her or him.
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Winning Recipes.......2000-11-20
If you're looking for a cookbook that never disappoints, try this one. I have three of Renny Darling's cookbooks (I'm buying this copy for a friend), and can't recommend her books highly enough. Whether you're a novice or an expert, her recipes are easy to read, understandable, and unique. This is a large, high-quality paperback, with eye-pleasing graphic style. Ingredients are often what you already have on hand, but if not, they're readily available at your local market. Most importantly, the result is food that is absolutely delicious! Of the three books I have, this is the one I use over and over again. So, if you're looking for a first cookbook or you only buy one of Renny Darling's books, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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- Deeper insight into the process of life And death
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Letters to a Dying Friend: Helping Those You Love Make a Conscious Transition (Quest Book)
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ASIN: 0835607658 |
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Simple and beautiful advice from ancient teachings and modern science on the dying process and what comes next.
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Deeper insight into the process of life And death.......1999-08-21
In a culture that is so death defying, this book offers a beautiful, poetic view of the realms that our very conciousness greets as the physical self ceases in its existence. Living in such a linear culture, this book gives a glimpse into the reality of life's cycle- which includes our own death. I have loaned this book to many, many friends, and all have come away with greater awareness and a calm in which to truly find joy in this life.
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A compassionate resource for friends, parents, relatives, teachers, volunteers, and caregivers, this series offers suggestions to help the grieving cope with the loss of a loved one. Often people do not know what to say, or what not to say, to someone they know who is mourning; this series teaches that the most important thing a person can do is listen, have compassion, be there for support, and do something helpful. Healing a Friend's Grieving Heart provides the fundamental principles of companioning a friend, from committing to contact the friend regularly to being mindful of the anniversary of the death. Addressed in Healing a Child's Grieving Heart and Healing a Teen's Grieving Heart is what to expect from different ages of grieving young people, and how to provide safe outlets for children and teens to express emotion. Included in each book are tested, sensitive ideas for "carpe diem" actions that people can take right this minute-while still remaining supportive and honoring the mourner's loss.
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A 15th Anniversary keepsake of tasty recipes, favorite photos and sweet memories from our family to yours.
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More great things from Gooseberry Patch..........2001-06-23
What a wonderful cookbook! My favorite thing about Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks is their ability to pick so many great recipes and put them all into one book. And this is no exception. With lots of great home-style recipes like Stromboli, Homestyle Swiss Steak, Caramel Rolls, and some flavorful yet not-so-home-style recipes like Key-Lime Grilled Chicken(yum!) This book is an all-around winner!
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"It Ain't Gonna Work"
St. John O. Morton
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The first 100 copies are Hard Cover HAND-BOUND in cloth by the author. They are numbered and autographed.
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Opening our eyes to the Mother of God.......2006-02-23
The role of the Virgin Mary in the Church is misunderstood by many. Bertrand Buby discusses Mariology is a straighforward and interesting manner. He deals with issues such as the brothers and sisters of Jesus, the image of Mary, The Woman as a symbol of the Church and the gospel references to Mary in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Buby writes is a refreshingly understandable manner.
Quite Good.......2001-03-03
This is a very fine look at the role of Mary in the New Testament. It is the first in a 3 volume series that covers Mary from the Bible through the early Patristic period. Certainly it is quite good for scholars who are looking for a solid introduction to Mariology. It follows the guidelines set out in Lumen Gentium chaper 8 and the encyclical Marialis Cultus. A very solid work in general although it depends rather heavily on Fr. Raymond Browns views of the New Testament.
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- Advocating Mariology: Marian Devotion, Theotokos & Immaculate Conception
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Daughter Zion: Meditations on the Church's Marian Belief
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
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Daughter Zion explores the biblical witness to the Church's Marian dogmas- Mary's role as Mother of God, her virginity, the Immaculate Conception, and her Assumption into heaven. Cardinal Ratzinger examines how these beliefs are linked to the Church's faith in Jesus Christ. Far from competing with the truth about Christ, the Church's Marian beliefs uphold and underscore that truth.
Mary's role in salvation, according to Cardinal Ratzinger, was anticipated in the Old Testament. She was prefigured in Eve, the Mother of the Living; in the holy women of the Old Testament, such as Sarah, Hannah, Deborah, Esther, and Judith; and in the prophetic image of the daughter Zion. Cardinal Ratzinger also considers Mary's place as the embodiment of created wisdom, who faithfully received the Uncreated Wisdom of the World of God in the Incarnation.
Daughter Zion avoids the extremes of denying any biblical foundation for Marian doctrine on the one hand and fundamentalistic proof-texting on the other. Instead, the author beautifully and lucidly develops key biblical themes to help readers understand and appreciate the Mother of God.
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Advocating Mariology: Marian Devotion, Theotokos & Immaculate Conception.......2006-11-24
" Mother of God, listen to my petitions; do not disregard us in adversity, but rescue us from danger." Coptic Papyrus fragment, 325 AD, P. Ryland III, 470
Virgin Mary, Theotokos:
The Old Testament Daughter of Zion was no stranger to salvation, or the coming Savior; but it was in Alexandria whose great defenders of Orthodoxy gave Mary the title Theotokos, literally the bearer of God, and Panagia, the most holly. To start with, the Title Theotokos applied quite naturally to Mary by Alexander of Alexandria. Theotokos was now becoming widely current except in Antiochene circles, according to JND Kelly. Athanasius in his defense (Contra Arius) used the title,'Ever-Virgin Mary (TeParthena Maria, Coptic; and AeiParthenos, Greek) causing it to come into vogue. Cyril the pillar of faith defended her status against the Nestorian teaching, based on the Antiochian tradition, which called her Christotokos.
Mariology:
In the East, tradition about Mary's special holiness developed gradually. The Church teaching (doctrine) on the person and place of the Virgin Mary within the Church tradition is called Mariology, in Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, who (with Protestants) believe she is the Mother of God the Son incarnate (in the flesh, i.e. Christ Jesus.) But the Mother of God did not feel any pangs of pain in giving birth to our Lord, according to Marian tradition, since she was hallowed by the Holy Spirit since her conception by Hennah, and became defined in the whole East as, 'Higher than the Cherubim and more glorious than the Serphim.'
Marian Devotion:
The veneration of the Most Holy Mother of God has been very profound in the East. The Universal Church ( Roman Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants) does not accept the concept that Mary, the Mother of God was born with the 'Original sin,' the inherited guilt of Adam; no one is. She did, however, inherit mortality which came to all humans on the account of the first fall. The Roman Catholic teaching that, on account of the 'merits of Christ,' the Holy Spirit has provided to preserve her free from inheriting the guilt of Adam, is a theory with no grounds, neither in the Good News, nor the sayings of the Early Church Fathers. It started with Augustine, and developed to include many addenda. The idea that the Lord and His Saints produced more grace than deemed necessary by the Medieval Papal Church, who utilized such excesses to be applied to the unmerited, like those in the purgatory, was one main reason of the Lutheran reformation.
Immaculate Conception:
The theology of the Immaculate Conception is based on St Augustine's view of the 'stain of Original Sin,' was never approved by the East. For the Orthodox East, Original Sin is concupiscence and death, but not inheriting the personal, actual sin of Adam. The pains a woman suffers in giving birth, for example, as understood by the Genesis Narrative is a result of the Original Sin inherent in our human nature, a sinful nature we inherit from Adam. St Augustine of Hippo himself, when commenting on Original Sin, affirmed that the Mother of God must always be excluded from any such consideration to begin with. But it was only later with John Duns Scotus, the Franciscan theologian, that the theological reasoning behind this view was worked out: The Virgin Mary was preserved free from Original Sin because the Future merits of Christ's passion and death were applied to her at her conception.
By the seventh century, the Byzantine East was celebrating the feast of the Conception of Saint Anne. This festival was first adopted in the West by the English Church from whence it soon spread elsewhere. It is still to be found in the calendar of the Anglican Church. The West, however, was divided on whether the Mother of God could be said to have been conceived without Original Sin. Thomas Aquinas and others, replied to this question in the negative and a Catholic faithful could be a Roman Catholic, in good standing, while not subscribing to the Immaculate Conception dogma.
Bull Ineffabilis Deus:
However, the Roman Catholic 'Immaculate Conception dogma of the Virgin Mary,' which was promulgated in the mid nineteenth century, by Pope Pius IX, as revealed by God, and thus must be firmly confessed by all the Catholic faithful. The papal decree stated that, "from the first instant of her conception, the Blessed Virgin Mary was, by a very unique grace and privilege by the Almighty Lord, and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of the human race, preserved her from any stain of the Original Sin." ( Bull Ineffabilis Deus, 1854). To believe in the Immaculate Conception, one would need to accept the view of Original Sin in terms of an inherited 'stain.' The Catholic Church, though, has never proclaimed infallibly that one must accept this view of Original Sin. There were Byzantine theologians in the 18th century who accepted the view on 'the stain of Original Sin' without approving the Roman view of the Immaculate Conception.
Mary's Salvation:
"And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in the Lord my Savior." Luke 1:46-47. Mary proclaimed the Lord as her own savior, why did she then need a savior, since she was born without original sin?
The Lord can either prevent a person from sinning, or atone for the sins, and either way, the Lord is the only Savior of that person. So, while St. Mary was born like every other human being, the Holy Spirit prepared her for her role as the Mother of God. She was filled with the Holy Spirit so that she might have been worthy to mother Jesus the Christ. Nevertheless, while Protestants avoid this issue as irrelevant, Eastern Orthodox, based on some Fathers observation, believe that before the Resurrection, she had inequities. St. John Chrysostom mentions the presumption of instructing Jesus, during wedding at Cana (John 2:3-4) as proof of her mortality. Receiving the Holy Spirit once more at Pentecost, she was able to pass away sinless. Because of her special role in the Divine Plan ("economy" or "dispensation"), she was taken into the heavens, body and soul. She now sits at the foot of her Son, making intercession for all those who implore her mercy. The Orthodox Church honors the miracle of her "assumption" with a feast on 15 August; likewise, the followers of the Pope. Both also believe in the intercessions of the Virgin Mary and all the Saints. Such intercessions reflect the unity of the Church in heaven and the Church on earth. Both also believe that there is a sense in which the Mother of God is the Church. The Church is the Body of Christ. Those who belong to the Church are identified with Him. But He is also our "brother" (Rom. 8:29). If Christ is our brother, then, the Virgin Mary is our mother. But the Church is our mother through Baptism. Therefore, the Virgin Mary is the 'Typos of the Church'.
Daughter Of Zion:
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Lo, your King comes to you; triumphant and victorious is He, humble and riding on an ass, on a colt the foal of an ass." (Zechariah 9:9 RSV)
Daughter Zion explores the biblical witness to the Church's Marian dogma of Mary's role as Mother of God, her virginity, the Immaculate Conception, and her Assumption into heaven. Cardinal Ratzinger examines persuasively how they fit into the Catholic Church's faith. The Church's Marian beliefs, are expounded by his three lectures, presented in this slim uphold and underscore what remained of Marian belief, three decades ago, confirming what should continue to remain. Mary's role in salvation, underlines Cardinal Ratzinger, was anticipated in the Old Testament, prefigured in Eve, the Mother of the Living; in the holy women of the Old Testament; and in the prophetic image of the daughter (Of) Zion. Mary's place as the embodiment of created wisdom, is advocated by the papal Cardinal that Mary in full faith has received the Uncreated Wisdom of the Word of God Incarnate. In Daughter Zion, the author avoids the Protestant denial of the biblical foundation for Marian dogma, while pacifying the extreme right Romans of proof-texting. Instead, the eminent theologian abley and confidently develops the biblical themes which support the Catholic doctrine helping his readers concieve and appreciate the Bull Ineffabilis Deus.
A Good, Dense Beginning for Mariological Studies.......2006-07-07
The texts contained in "Daughter Zion" are dense expositions on Mariology that prove to be a good beginning for Mariological studies. That being said, the fruit of the text can grow with further reading on the subject material as well as revisiting the texts. Ratzinger places Mariology into a place with respect to ecclesiology but moreso Christology in this text. If read with "Mary: The Church at the Source", this text offers fruits which can be related moreso to ecclesiology as well as the greater whole of Mariology. The other set of texts, containing also works by Hans Urs von Balthasar, is perhaps a bit more accessible and may be better read before reading this slim text.
On the whole, Ratzinger's work contained herein is solid as ever. The vision is deep and penetrating. I heartily suggest this work.
Concise Summary of Mariology.......2006-01-22
"Daughter Zion" is a remarkably brief but thematically expansive look at the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church concerning Mary. Cardinal Ratzinger stays true to form, summarizing a vast amount of knowledge in what amounts to an apologetic tract on Marian belief.
There are two main parts to the work. First is the analysis of Mariology from a scriptural basis, which comprises the "working backward" from the New Testament to the Old, and the "working forward" from the Old to the New. It is the latter that is more impressive. Cardinal Ratzinger does a great job explaining and defending the typology that equates Mary to Judith, Esther, Sarah and others. In the process, he effectively dispatches the notion of the Church as a patriarchy or as somehow hostile toward women. Fundamental are insights related to the special role of the "barren" woman as being simultaneously "blessed." Cardinal Ratzinger likes to point out the paradoxes or inversions that permeate Catholic belief, and he has certainly found an excellent one to highlight.
The second part of the book delves further into the developed doctrines of Mariology, particular the Virgin Birth, the Immaculate Conception, and the doctrine of the Assumption. Ratzinger has the easiest job with the Virgin Birth, utilizing his earlier points concerning the barren/blessed typology. In his discussion and defense of the Immaculate Conception, he reaches the crux of his work, in a humbling and inspiring passage: "This correspondence of God's 'Yes' with Mary's being as 'Yes' is the freedom from original sin. Preservation from original sin, therefore, signifies no exceptional proficiency, no exceptional achievement; on the contrary, it signifies that Mary reserves no area of being, life, and will for herself as a private possession: instead, precisely in the total dispossession of self, in giving herself to God, she comes to the true possession of self. Grace as dispossession becomes response as appropriation. Thus from another viewpoint the mystery of barren fruitfulness, the paradox of the barren mother, the mystery of virginity, becomes intelligible once more: dispossession as belonging, as the locus of new life"
Unfortunately, the book ends with a rather disconcerting defense of the doctrine of the Assumption, which seems half-hearted and raised disturbing questions for me. Either I am poorly catechized on this topic, or Cardinal Ratzinger walks very close to impeaching the extraordinary magesterium. He separates the historicity of the assumption from the theology of the assumption, and equates the doctrine to "the highest form of veneration" in affirming emphatically the sainthood of Mary.
Now, for those who recognize saints, and that God is the God of the living, not of the dead, there will be little argument about the sanctity of Mary. But it seems to me to be most dangerous to imply that an article of the faith such as the dogma of the Assumption is a sort of "good will" gesture of the Church, and with a wink & a nod we tacitly acknowledge that there is no historicity to the doctrine.
I have probably misread and misunderstood this last part of the book, but I subtracted one star from the rating due to the fact that this most perplexing section was also the rather abrupt ending of the entire work.
Overall, however, though remarkably brief, this little book is dense, thoroughly documented, and reflective of the erudite Cardinal Ratzinger's immense learning and penetrating intellect.
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