This first comprehensive account of Christianity as a world religion is a landmark; offering the work of five years of a team of 43 international scholars and consultants. For the first time; the peoples of Asia; Africa; and the Near East take their rightful place in the account of the unfolding of the Christian story from its beginnings to the 15th century.
#424505 in Books Weinstein Simcha 2009-06-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.13 x .39 x 7.11l; .80 #File Name: 1569804001152 pagesUp Up and Oy Vey How Jewish History Culture and Values Shaped The Comic Book Superhero
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Oy Vey; how Jewish beleifs and cultural history shaped the writings and creations of some major Comic Heroes.By JoshA fun read; both light and informative. Researched and well informed; this explores how some of the major superhero/ cartoon writers and creators were highly influenced by their Jewish backgrounds and cultural beliefs. This went on to inform and shape their characters and stories. Quite intriguing. Includes a couple of reprinted comic pages; which reinforce the authors point. Recommended for any lovers of the major comics and those interested in the intersection of cultural/ religious beliefs and popular culture and the impact one has on the other. The author has a background as a major in film and art from a London based University and is an ordained and practicing Rabbi; currently serving University students at the prestigious Pratt Institute; located in trendy Brooklyn; New York -- one of the nation’s preeminent art schools.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excelsior!By Mr. NovakI'm working on a text book teaching Jewish culture; heritage; and religion; as it has been depicted through graphic literature throughout the years. Simcha Weinstein's wonderful book has been a gift to me; during my research. As a fellow Jew and comic book fan; I had always been proud of the many contributions my fellow Jews made to the creation of so many classic comic book characters and that the foundation of the Golden and Silver Age of comics could be primarily attributed to Jewish writers and artists; but Weinstein's book demonstrates not just what I previously stated but how many aspects of Jewish culture and lore have found their way into the continuity of classic characters and stories. If you're like me and love learning more about the roles that Jews have played in the creation of your favorite medium; or if you're a true fan of comics and want to learn more about their secret Jewish past; Up; Up; And Oy Vey is the book for you!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. more on a favorite topicBy Joe S.as stated before in regard to another book on the same subject; some of the material in this book was not new to me; since I've been reading many books lately on the history of comics; but this book has a lot in it that is new to me. I loved comix as a kid growing up. Now that I learn the story behind them; I have a a new appreciation of the subject
