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What happens to the racial identity of those who follow Jesus? Abraham, Ancestry, and Ethnicity in Luke's Gospel: From These Stones explores how Luke employs the concept of ancestry-especially descent from Abraham-to recategorize believers and nonbelievers. Luke's use of the patriarch is informed by his function in Second Temple literature, as the ancestor of the Israel, but also the father of several other races, and a point of surprising contact between Jews and gentiles. In his gospel, Luke offers a new layer of ethnic identity to gentile believers, as adjunct members of Abraham's family tree.

This book bridges economics and biblical scholarship, challenging the misconception that economics is limited to neo-classical models. Through detailed examples, the book demonstrates the value of New Institutional Economics in analyzing the economic landscape of the Roman Empire and its influence on New Testament teachings.

This book engages in constructive dialogue with the legacy of the eminent Protestant theologian, Eberhard Jüngel (1934-2021). The essays bring Jüngel's wide-ranging thought to bear on today's theological, philosophical, and socio-cultural challenges.

The Literary Legacy of Jimmy Carter brings together original essays about the thirty-two books that President Jimmy Carter wrote over the course of his life. Since Carter wrote most of these books after completing his term as president, this collection sheds light on Carter's remarkable post-presidency years.

This volume explores how maps can be approached to understand the making of European empires.

Judith Butler and Marxism invites leading scholars to discuss the absences in both Butler and Marxism, and the ways in which each satisfies the other. The unique contributions of this collection critique Butler from a Marxist position and propose Butler as necessary to the contemporary project of Marxism. Judith Butler and Marxism offers a practical politics of Butlerian performativity, vulnerability, and care, while giving the first full theoretical account of the critical intersections binding Butler and Marxism.

An affordable, practical, comprehensive text for future and current counselors seeking to apply intersectional feminist theory in the therapeutic environment with diverse client populations.

An affordable, practical, comprehensive text for future and current counselors seeking to apply intersectional feminist theory in the therapeutic environment with diverse client populations.

Explores how energy corruption has become a drag on our economy, a threat to democracy, and a barrier to tackling climate change, as utility monopolies seek subsidies through political campaigns based on bribery and racketeering.

"A debate-style text designed to promote critical thinking on terrorism and counterterrorism in international politics and homeland security"--

"A debate-style text designed to promote critical thinking on terrorism and counterterrorism in international politics and homeland security"--

Survivor forever changed the entertainment industry when it became a hit, bringing reality TV to mainstream audiences and launching one of the most enduring franchises on television. This book analyzes the production's history, the castaway's gameplay, the show as a social experiment, and more.

Cannabis Careers is an indispensable resource for those looking to break into the cannabis industry. Not only does the book provide readers with the tools necessary to pivot their careers towards the cannabis space, but it also gives a comprehensive look at every corner of the industry and how to navigate it.

Navigating post-secondary educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities is a daunting task. Though recent changes in legislation have increased opportunities, many are unaware of the available resources and choices. This book will help parents and students find the post-secondary option that is most appropriate to reach their goals.

The unlikely story of an activist Greek Orthodox bishop in Chicago who helped abolish the death penalty in Illinois and whose ministry to HIV/AIDS patients helped changed religious perceptions of the LGBTQ+ community.

This book equips parents and mentors with practical tools to help girls and young women cultivate confidence, identity, and power while overcoming everyday challenges. By fostering a healthier culture where girls thrive, it paves the way for them to reshape the world they'll inherit and lead.