To the Promised Land

To the Promised Land
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Total Pages : 532
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Synopsis To the Promised Land by : Tom Marsh

The first comprehensive political history of Oregon, To the Promised Land also examines the social and economic changes the state has pioneered during its almost two hundred years. Highlighting major political figures, campaigns, ballot measures, and the history of legislative sessions, Tom Marsh traces the evolution of Oregon from incorporated territory to a state at the forefront of national environmental and social movements. From Jason Lee's first letter urging Congress to take possession of the Oregon Country to John Kitzhaber's precedent-setting third term as governor, from the land frauds of the early 20th century to the state's land-use planning goals, from the Beach Bill to the Bottle Bill, this book tells Oregon's story. Featuring interesting trivia, historical photographs, and biographical sketches of key politicians, To the Promised Land is an essential volume for readers interested in Oregon's history.

Pagans in the Promised Land

Pagans in the Promised Land
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Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 1555916422
ISBN-13 : 9781555916428
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Pagans in the Promised Land by : Steven T. Newcomb

"An analysis of how religious bias shaped U.S. federal Indian law."--

Pollution in a Promised Land

Pollution in a Promised Land
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 588
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ISBN-10 : 9780520234284
ISBN-13 : 0520234286
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Pollution in a Promised Land by : Alon Tal

"This book is likely to become the future point of reference for scholarship on environmental issues in Israel. Tal combines his extensive inside knowledge with broad and thorough research to take the reader clearly through a complex fabric of personalities, organizations, and issues."—Stuart Schoenfeld, York University "This is truly an excellent book. It is the first treatment of the whole array of environmental issues in Israel, and in its historical context – an absolute necessity. Extremely well-written and in fact hard to put down, this book is useful on many levels, for United Nations Agencies and development officials, Israeli and Palestinian government officials, and environmentalists and teachers around the world."—Brock Evans, Executive Director, The Endangered Species Coalition and author of many articles and books on the politics of the environment "Pollution in a Promised Land is an innovative book, and an important one, by perhaps the most prominent environmental activist in Israel. Tal's approach is to take an "eagle's eye view" of his vast subject, now gliding far above, providing overview, now swooping down very close and, through interviews or anecdotes, describing his subject with great immediacy and in memorable detail."—Noah J. Efron, Bar Ilan University "Anyone who cares about the land of Israel should read Pollution in a Promised Land. It is critical to understanding the social, political, and scientific dimensions of the country's environmental challenges as well as the country's remarkable ecological achievements. Alon Tal is uniquely qualified to present this fascinating and dramatic environmental history."—Tzachi Hanegbi, Minister of the Environment, Israel

Getting to the Promised Land

Getting to the Promised Land
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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages : 130
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ISBN-10 : 9781646981977
ISBN-13 : 1646981979
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Getting to the Promised Land by : Kevin W. Cosby

Too often, all oppressed people in America are lumped together under the moniker "people of color," as if each group's experience under the yoke of systemic racism has the same economic and social repercussions. But the American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) hold a unique claim to economic and reparative justice: for ADOS, after all, is the only group whose ancestors were forcibly brought to America, enslaved, built much of the wealth of the country, yet continue to be specifically excluded from the same social, political, and economic rights of other Americans. To that end, Rev. Dr. Kevin W. Cosby lays out the first theology of the ADOS movement, turning the traditional lens of Black liberation theology from Moses leading escaped Hebrew slaves in Exodus to other biblical leaders like Solomon, Daniel, and Nehemiah. A Jew born in exile, Nehemiah landed a somewhat privileged position in the Persian king's court. After learning about his people’s dire situation in Jerusalem, Nehemiah wept and was moved to lead efforts to rebuild the wall around the city with money (reparations) obtained from the imperial government. In the stories of Nehemiah and other biblical leaders, Cosby finds inspiration on how to rebuild Black America including the necessity of government reparations for ADOS. Cosby calls all Americans to move from a place of relative nonengagement and detachment to a place of active support of ADOS’s efforts for justice and healing.

Journey Into the Promised Land

Journey Into the Promised Land
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ISBN-10 : 1931887373
ISBN-13 : 9781931887373
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Journey Into the Promised Land by : Morris Cerullo World Evangelism

My Promised Land

My Promised Land
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 482
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ISBN-10 : 9780812984644
ISBN-13 : 0812984641
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis My Promised Land by : Ari Shavit

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “A deeply reported, deeply personal history of Zionism and Israel that does something few books even attempt: It balances the strength and weakness, the idealism and the brutality, the hope and the horror, that has always been at Zionism’s heart.”—Ezra Klein, The New York Times Winner of the Natan Book Award, the National Jewish Book Award, and the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Ari Shavit’s riveting work, now updated with new material, draws on historical documents, interviews, and private diaries and letters, as well as his own family’s story, to create a narrative larger than the sum of its parts: both personal and of profound historical dimension. As he examines the complexities and contradictions of the Israeli condition, Shavit asks difficult but important questions: Why did Israel come to be? How did it come to be? Can it survive? Culminating with an analysis of the issues and threats that Israel is facing, My Promised Land uses the defining events of the past to shed new light on the present. Shavit’s analysis of Israeli history provides a landmark portrait of a small, vibrant country living on the edge, whose identity and presence play a crucial role in today’s global political landscape.

Aliens in the Promised Land

Aliens in the Promised Land
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Publisher : P & R Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1596382341
ISBN-13 : 9781596382343
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis Aliens in the Promised Land by : Anthony B. Bradley

In an age when church growth is centered in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, evangelicalism must adapt to changing demographics or risk becoming irrelevant. Yet many evangelicals behave tribally--valuing the perspective of only those like themselves--while also denying any evidence of racial attitudes in the church. Anthony Bradley has gathered scholars and leaders from diverse "tribes"--Black, Hispanic, and Asian--to share advice on building relationships with minority communities and valuing the perspectives and leadership of minority Christians--not just their token presence. They seek to help evangelicalism more faithfully show the world that the gospel brings together in Christ people from all tribes, languages, and cultures.

Governing Oregon

Governing Oregon
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ISBN-10 : 087071953X
ISBN-13 : 9780870719530
Rating : 4/5 (3X Downloads)

Synopsis Governing Oregon by : Richard A. Clucas

Governing Oregon presents a broad and comprehensive picture of Oregon government and politics as we approach the start of the third decade of the twenty-first century, shedding light on the profound changes that have remade Oregon politics in recent years. The book also seeks to make it clear that much has also remained the same. The editors of this collection have relied upon leading scholars from six different Oregon universities, current and former state leaders in Oregon's executive and judicial branches, and individuals involved in tribal government and policymaking to tell the ongoing story of government in Oregon.

Nephi in the Promised Land

Nephi in the Promised Land
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Publisher : Cedar Fort
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1599551292
ISBN-13 : 9781599551296
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Nephi in the Promised Land by : George Potter

Filled with stunning photographs and detailed maps, Nephi in the Promised Land is a beautiful resource for anyone interested in Book of Mormon geography. George Potter presents new and unique evidence that Book of Mormon events took place in South America, specifically in Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. Using the writings of Spanish conquistadors and other research from top scholars, Potter has provided a different and fascinating perspective on Book of Mormon lands.

Moses in the Promised Land

Moses in the Promised Land
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Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 0879052163
ISBN-13 : 9780879052164
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Moses in the Promised Land by : R. Howard Bloch

When Moses Reed, a termite inspector, dies under mysterious circumstances, his ex-wife, a computer hacker, a house husband, a college professor, and the owner of the Daedalus pub join together to investigate