The Life of St. Peter of Koresh

The Life of St. Peter of Koresh
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Publisher : Dalcassian Press
Total Pages : 46
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ISBN-10 : 9798330410880
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Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The Life of St. Peter of Koresh by : Teodosije

The narrative presents the life of Saint Peter, a devoted ascetic from the region of Hvoshtan in Diocletia, who dedicated himself to a life of extreme fasting and prayer in the wilderness. Despite familial attachments, particularly to his sister, he sought solitude to serve God fully. The text details his ascetic practices, the trials he faced from demonic entities, and his reliance on divine assistance, notably from the archangel Michael. Ultimately, it illustrates the spiritual battles and perseverance of Saint Peter in his quest for holiness and closeness to God.

Why Waco?

Why Waco?
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 457
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ISBN-10 : 9780520919181
ISBN-13 : 0520919181
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Why Waco? by : James D. Tabor

The 1993 government assault on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, resulted in the deaths of four federal agents and eighty Branch Davidians, including seventeen children. Whether these tragic deaths could have been avoided is still debatable, but what seems clear is that the events in Texas have broad implications for religious freedom in America. James Tabor and Eugene Gallagher's bold examination of the Waco story offers the first balanced account of the siege. They try to understand what really happened in Waco: What brought the Branch Davidians to Mount Carmel? Why did the government attack? How did the media affect events? The authors address the accusations of illegal weapons possession, strange sexual practices, and child abuse that were made against David Koresh and his followers. Without attempting to excuse such actions, they point out that the public has not heard the complete story and that many media reports were distorted. The authors have carefully studied the Davidian movement, analyzing the theology and biblical interpretation that were so central to the group's functioning. They also consider how two decades of intense activity against so-called cults have influenced public perceptions of unorthodox religions. In exploring our fear of unconventional religious groups and how such fear curtails our ability to tolerate religious differences, Why Waco? is an unsettling wake-up call. Using the events at Mount Carmel as a cautionary tale, the authors challenge all Americans, including government officials and media representatives, to closely examine our national commitment to religious freedom.

The Branch Davidians of Waco

The Branch Davidians of Waco
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 396
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ISBN-10 : 9780191514319
ISBN-13 : 0191514314
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis The Branch Davidians of Waco by : Kenneth G. C. Newport

What were the beliefs of the Branch Davidians? This is the first full scholarly account of their history. Kenneth G. C. Newport argues that, far from being an act of unfathomable religious insanity, the calamitous fire at Waco in 1993 was the culmination of a long theological and historical tradition that goes back many decades. The Branch Davidians under David Koresh were an eschatologically confident community that had long expected that the American government, whom they identified as the Lamb-like Beast of the book of Revelation, would one day arrive to seek to destroy God's remnant people. The end result, the fire, must be seen in this context.

Evaluation of the Handling of the Branch Davidian Stand-off in Waco, Texas

Evaluation of the Handling of the Branch Davidian Stand-off in Waco, Texas
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Publisher : DigiCat
Total Pages : 59
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ISBN-10 : EAN:8596547019589
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Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Evaluation of the Handling of the Branch Davidian Stand-off in Waco, Texas by : Jr. Edward S.G. Dennis

Evaluation of the Handling of the Branch Davidian Stand-off in Waco, Texas is a critical retrospective evaluation of the activities of the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation during the fifty-one-day halt at the Branch Davidians' Mt. Carmel compound near Waco, Texas.

Report of the Department of the Treasury on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Investigation of Vernon Wayne Howell Also Known as David Koresh

Report of the Department of the Treasury on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Investigation of Vernon Wayne Howell Also Known as David Koresh
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Publisher : Bureau
Total Pages : 532
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ISBN-10 : PURD:32754063100998
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Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Report of the Department of the Treasury on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Investigation of Vernon Wayne Howell Also Known as David Koresh by : United States. Department of the Treasury

Investigative report of the events leading to the raid of the Branch Davidian Compound near Waco, Texas, on February 28, 1993.

The American Cyclopaedia

The American Cyclopaedia
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 822
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89094369733
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Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis The American Cyclopaedia by : George Ripley

Armageddon in Waco

Armageddon in Waco
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 421
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ISBN-10 : 9780226229706
ISBN-13 : 022622970X
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Armageddon in Waco by : Stuart A. Wright

On February 28, 1993, the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) launched the largest assault in its history against a small religious community in central Texas. One hundred agents armed with automatic and semi automatic weapons invaded the compound, purportedly to execute a single search and arrest warrant. The raid went badly; four agents were killed, and by the end of the day the settlement was surrounded by armored tanks and combat helicopters. After a fifty-one day standoff, the United States Justice Department approved a plan to use CS gas against those barricaded inside. Whether by accident or plan, tanks carrying the CS gas caused the compound to explode in fire, killing all seventy-four men, women, and children inside. Could the tragedy have been prevented? Was it necesary for the BATF agents to do what they did? What could have been done differently? Armageddon in Waco offers the most detailed, wide-ranging analysis of events surrounding Waco. Leading scholars in sociology, history, law, and religion explore all facets of the confrontation in an attempt to understand one of the most confusing government actions in American history. The book begins with the history of the Branch Davidians and the story of its leader, David Koresh. Chapters show how the Davidians came to trouble authorities, why the group was labeled a "cult," and how authorities used unsubstantiated allegations of child abuse to strengthen their case against the sect. The media's role is examined next in essays that considering the effect on coverage of lack of time and resources, the orchestration of public relations by government officials, the restricted access to the site or to countervailing evidence, and the ideologies of the journalists themselves. Several contributors then explore the relation of violence to religion, comparing Waco to Jonestown. Finally, the role played by "experts" and "consultants" in defining such conflicts is explored by two contributors who had active roles as scholarly experts during and after the siege The legal and consitutional implications of the government's actions are also analyzed in balanced, clearly written detail.

Waco

Waco
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Publisher : Hachette Books
Total Pages : 478
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ISBN-10 : 9781602865761
ISBN-13 : 1602865760
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Waco by : David Thibodeau

The basis of the celebrated Paramount Network miniseries starring Michael Shannon and Taylor Kitsch -- Waco is the critically-acclaimed, first person account of the siege by Branch Davidian survivor, David Thibodeau. Twenty-five years ago, the FBI staged a deadly raid on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco. Texas. David Thibodeau survived to tell the story. When he first met the man who called himself David Koresh, David Thibodeau was a drummer in a local a rock band. Though he had never been religious in the slightest, Thibodeau gradually became a follower and moved to the Branch Davidian compound in Waco. He remained there until April 19, 1993, when the compound was stormed and burned to the ground after a 51-day standoff with government authorities. In this compelling account -- now with an updated epilogue that revisits remaining survivors--Thibodeau explores why so many people came to believe that Koresh was divinely inspired. We meet the men, women, and children of Mt. Carmel. We get inside the day-to-day life of the community. We also understand Thibodeau's brutally honest assessment of the United States government's actions. The result is a memoir that reads like a thriller, with each page taking us closer to the eventual inferno.

The American Desk Encyclopedia

The American Desk Encyclopedia
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 914
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ISBN-10 : 9780195214659
ISBN-13 : 019521465X
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The American Desk Encyclopedia by : Steve Luck

Here is one of the most up-to-date, affordable, and convenient encyclopedias on the market, offering more than 15,000 alphabetically arranged entries, placing a world of information within arm's reach. The ENCYCLOPEDIA also offers an attractive page layout, with 300 black-and-white illustrations, along with a 16-page color map section.

Feet Of Clay

Feet Of Clay
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9781501122088
ISBN-13 : 1501122088
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Feet Of Clay by : Anthony Storr

How do gurus get their power? Gurus are extraordinary individuals who attract fanatical followers and wield incredible and at times destructive control over them. In this remarkable study, Anthony Storr, the acclaimed author of Solitude and Music and the Mind, examines why we are so enthralled with these dogmatic figures who satisfy our need for certainty. Taking as his examples such diverse figures as Jesus, Sigmund Freud, Ignatius Loyola, and David Koresh, Storr traces the typical patterns—often involving psychotic illness—that shape the guru’s development, and reveals how certain gurus become monsters while others become spiritual beacons.