Goliath As Gentle Giant

Author : Jonathan L. Friedmann
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1666904708
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Goliath as Gentle Giant written by Jonathan L. Friedmann and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-01-17 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Hebrew Bible and stories loyal to it, Goliath is the stereotypical giant of folklore: big, brash, violent, and dimwitted. Goliath as Gentle Giant sets out to rehabilitate the giant’s image by exploring the origins of the biblical behemoth, the limitations of the “underdog” metaphor, and the few sympathetic treatments of Goliath in popular media. What insights emerge when we imagine things from Goliath’s point of view? How might this affect our reading of the biblical account or its many retellings and interpretations? What sort of man was Goliath really? The nuanced portraits analyzed in this book serve as a catalyst to challenge readers to question stereotypes, reexamine old assumptions, and humanize the “other.”

Author : Tom Gauld
Publisher : Drawn & Quarterly
ISBN 13 : 1770461949
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Goliath written by Tom Gauld and published by Drawn & Quarterly. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 2011 release of Goliath, Tom Gauld has solidified himself as one of the world’s most revered and critically-acclaimed cartoonists working today. From his weekly strips in the Guardian and New Scientist, to his lauded graphic novels You're All Just Jealous of My Jetpack and Mooncop, Gauld’s fascination with the intersection between history, literary criticism, and pop culture has become the crux of his work. Now in paperback, with a new cover and smaller size, Goliath is a retelling of the classic myth, this time from Goliath's side of the Valley of Elah. Goliath of Gath isn't much of a fighter. He would pick admin work over patrolling in a heartbeat, to say nothing of his distaste for engaging in combat. Nonetheless, at the behest of the king, he finds himself issuing a twice-daily challenge to the Israelites: "Choose a man. Let him come to me that we may fight." Quiet moments in Goliath's life as an isolated soldier are accentuated by Gauld's trademark drawing style: minimalist scenery, geometric humans, and densely crosshatched detail. Simultaneously tragic and bleakly funny, Goliath displays a sensitive wit and a bold line--a traditional narrative reworked, remade, and revolutionized into a classic tale of Gauld’s very own.

Author : Matt Williams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1637632495
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Glimpses written by Matt Williams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning creator of Roseanne, Home Improvement, and several blockbuster films, comes Glimpses, a collection of stories filled with hope, humanity, and humor and an invitation to see goodness and grace in our everyday moments. Matt Williams never focused on red carpets and glitzy parties during his successful Hollywood career—writer/producer of The Cosby Show and A Different World, creator of Roseanne and Home Improvement, producer of successful movies and plays. Looking back, Williams realized that throughout his life what sustained him, guided him, and inspired him were divine glimpses of goodness and grace. Williams says, “When I started my quest to find little glimpses of God in everyday life, the clouds didn’t open, and a voice like rolling thunder didn’t call down to me. But I did start noticing simple acts of kindness, moments of grace that reflected God’s loving presence in the world. . . . This practice of noticing these glimpses changed my life. Instead of blasting my way through the week—competing, hurrying and scurrying, fighting for my personal space, my self-care, and my ego-based impulses—I started consciously looking for God’s goodness. And I found it everywhere.” From a stranger in a casting office predicting Matt would succeed at a time when he felt like giving up, to deciding to work with Tim Allen after vowing not to work with another comedian after Roseanne, to learning what love really meant after “Spirit” told him he would marry Angelina—Williams realized that these “glimpses of God” have served as the loving, quiet providence that watched over him. Our job, then, is to pay attention to our lives. Regardless of your beliefs, Glimpses will inspire you to look for and find God in your daily life.

Author : Donna-Vee Scott
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1450252087
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Reluctant Pilgrim written by Donna-Vee Scott and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve-year-old Edward is not going to America by choice. In fact, he hates the idea! What's a kid to do without friends and his dog? The answer comes soon enough. On board the Mayflower, Edward meets a new friend. Together he and Andrew spy on a sailor who would like to get rid of all Pilgrims. They discover a stow-away with a dog. Stolen food and a threatened duel add to the excitement. Danger lurks. Storms beat against the Mayflower and threaten the voyage. Sickness strikes and Edward, who wants to be a man, must find ways to help his family.

Author : Magic Tales
Publisher : Nord Alps
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragons written by Magic Tales and published by Nord Alps. This book was released on with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Magic Tales fables book collection! Fables are brief stories passed down through generations that generally feature animals as characters and teach a moral message. For ages, these timeless tales have grabbed the imagination of readers young and old, and they remain a treasured genre of literature to this day. These fables are likely to delight and inform, whether you read them to yourself or to a child. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the wisdom and fun of these timeless tales! On this episode, we will read 10 stories a about Dragons! Enjoy :) M.S.Mazzoni Editor Magic Tales

Author : Don Doxsie
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476649502
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book "How Tall Are You?" written by Don Doxsie and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people believe that being extremely tall would be fantastic. It isn't. It has its advantages, but it also has nearly as many disadvantages. It can be useful in basketball, business, and politics, and when friends are trying to find you in a crowded place. However. it's also inconvenient, expensive, sometimes harmful to one's health, and a little tedious to be bombarded almost daily with questions about how the weather is up there. In this book, the author takes a lighthearted look at the various aspects of extreme height, and those affected by it, from the perspective of someone who has spent the majority of his life towering above the crowd.

Author : Zahid Ameer
Publisher : Zahid Ameer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fascinating Frogs written by Zahid Ameer and published by Zahid Ameer. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the captivating world of frogs! 'Fascinating Frogs' unveils the secrets of these amazing amphibians, exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors, and ecological roles. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and curious minds of all ages.

Author : Pippa Funnell
Publisher : Zephyr
ISBN 13 : 9781804543207
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Goliath the Rescue Horse written by Pippa Funnell and published by Zephyr. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tilly learns all about World Horse Welfare and, when she visits their rehabilitation centre, she falls in love with gentle giant, Goliath, the shire horse. What can she do to help find him a new home?"--Back cover.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indianapolis Monthly written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indianapolis Monthly is the Circle City’s essential chronicle and guide, an indispensable authority on what’s new and what’s news. Through coverage of politics, crime, dining, style, business, sports, and arts and entertainment, each issue offers compelling narrative stories and lively, urbane coverage of Indy’s cultural landscape.

Author : Louie Giglio
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0718088883
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Goliath Must Fall written by Louie Giglio and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we overcome those battles in our lives that we always seem to be fighting? Learn to overcome the “giants” in your life—the fears and insecurities that keep you from reaching your full potential. It’s likely you have a threatening giant in your life: an adversary or stronghold that’s diminishing your ability to live a full and free life. Frozen in the grip of rejection, fear, anger, or addiction, we lose sight of the promise God has for our lives. Demoralized and defeated, we settle for far less than his best. In Goliath Must Fall, pastor Louie Giglio uncovers a newfound twist in the classic story of David and Goliath. It is not God's plan for you to live with a giant standing in the middle of your life, demoralizing you day after day. Our freedom and God's glory are forever interwoven into one story. God does want us to live free. He wants us to recognize that He's already killed the giant. In Goliath Must Fall, discover: Hope and encouragement that God has a better plan for you—a plan for you to live in victory Powerful insights from the Biblical story of David How to silence your giants once and for all The key to living free from our giants is not better slingshot accuracy but keeping our eyes on the one and only giant-slayer—Jesus. Once you understand the source of your giants, you can ensure that whatever your affliction is, it can, will, and must fall with the power of Jesus. Put your hope in God and watch Goliath fall.