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Author: Ildefonso Falcones Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0385618344 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 910
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Our hero Hernando, an Arab with a Christian father, is despised by the townsfolk and by his step-father for his 'tainted' heritage and banished to live in the stables. However, he hatches a grand plan to reconcile the two warring faiths - and the two halves of his identity.
Author: Ildefonso Falcones Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0385618344 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 910
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Our hero Hernando, an Arab with a Christian father, is despised by the townsfolk and by his step-father for his 'tainted' heritage and banished to live in the stables. However, he hatches a grand plan to reconcile the two warring faiths - and the two halves of his identity.
Author: Ildefonso Falcones Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0552779725 Category : Historical fiction Languages : en Pages : 898
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1748, Seville: Caridad, a recently freed Cuban slave, wanders the streets of the city. Her master is dead and she has nowhere to go. When she meets Milagro Carmona - a young, rebellious gypsy - the two women are instantly inseparable. Milagros introduces Caridad to the gypsy community, an exotic fringe society that will soon bring them love and change their life forever. From the tumultuous bustle of 18th-century Seville to the theatres of Madrid, THE BAREFOOT QUEEN takes us into the murky world of tobacco smuggling and ther persecution of the gypsies. Showing us the birth of Flamenco, it is a historical fresco filled with characters that live, love, fight and suffer for what they believe.
Author: Eva-Maria von Kemnitz Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9004526234 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 249
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The Hand of Fatima traces the khamsa, or hand motif, across the Arab-Islamic world and beyond. It explores multifarious khamsas, from amulets to fine art, with a special focus on the hand symbol in Algeria, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and Shiʿism.
Author: Khalid El Gharib Publisher: Somogy Art Publishing ISBN: 9782757205129 Category : Art metal-work Languages : fr Pages : 0
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Going beyond primitive superstitions and the many expressions of identity, this collection offers the first artistic and aesthetic anthology regarding representations of the hand and of the esoteric marks that past civilizations have left on these representations. The featured items originate from all of Morocco’s cultural spheres: jewels forged from fine metal, printed matter, lamps, ex-votos, clothes, weaves, pieces of embroidery, manuscripts, and the numerous functional objects used in everyday life as well as on special occasions. Taking a sensitive look at Muslim and Jewish craftsmen and goldsmiths, this guide demonstrates how, through the creation of these objects, they have invented an identity which still nurtures Moroccan arts today.
Author: Editors of Rock Point Publisher: Rock Point Gift and Stationery ISBN: 1631060627 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 35
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A symbol of hope, peace, and protection, a hamsa is a type of charm, symbol or talisman that looks like a hand with three fingers pointing upward and the thumb and pinkie finger pointing outward. The palm of the hand is commonly covered with an eye. This symbol is thought to ward off "the evil eye" and offer protection from the hand of God. This beautiful and inspiring design can be found on t-shirts and jewelry, doodled in journals or in tattoos. Harness the power of the hamsa with this creative kit. Art of the Hamsa will allow you to create your own hamsa to use everywhere. With this kit, you'll get a 32-page illustrated book that has the history and meaning of the Hamsa, as well as design ideas for how to create your own. What's inside: -32-page illustrated book that has the history and meaning of the Hamsa, as well as design ideas for how to create your own -Five colored pencils/markers -Five cardstock postcards: printed with designs -Five 5x5 iron-on sheets. Create your own design for a t-shirt or bag. -Your own metal hamsa charm
Author: Ghada Karmi Publisher: Verso Books ISBN: 1789604826 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 481
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"One of the finest, most eloquent and painfully honest memoirs of the Palestinian exile and displacement." –New Statesman An intimate memoir of the 1948 Nakba, exile and the dispossession of Palestinian lands In Search of Fatima reflects the author’s personal experiences of displacement and loss against a backdrop of the major political events which have shaped conflict in the Middle East. Kharmi was born in Jerusalem but her family were forced out in 1948, following the Nakba, when Palestinians were dispossessed of their lands at the hands of the Israeli state. In this moving account of exile, she charts her family's displacement to Jordan, and finally to Golders Green, London, where she initially refused to lay down roots in alien soil. Through this journey, Kharmi charts the personal account of a young woman's search for identity: as a Palestinian far away from home. Speaking for the millions of displaced people worldwide who have lived suspended between their old and new countries, fitting into neither, this is a nuanced exploration of psychological displacement and loss of identity.
Author: Andrew Apostoli Publisher: Ignatius Press ISBN: 1586175238 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 327
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Though the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima took place almost a hundred years ago, Our Lady's call to prayer and penance for the salvation of souls and peace in the world is as relevant now as when first delivered to three Portuguese peasant children in 1917. At the peak of the First World War, our Lady warned of another worldwide conflict, the rise and spread of Communism, and a terrible persecution of the Church unless people repented of their sins and returned to God. She also requested devotion to her Immaculate Heart and a special consecration of Russia. Much of what Our Lady of Fatima said was revealed soon after her appearances, but the third and final "secret", which was not a message but a prophetic vision seen by the children, was not unveiled by the Vatican until 2000. Pope John Paul II, who read the third secret while recovering from the attempt upon his life in 1981, believed the vision signified the sufferings the Church had endured in the twentieth century. Because of the prophetic nature of her messages, Our Lady of Fatima has been the subject of much controversy and speculation. In this book, Father Andrew Apostoli carefully analyzes the events that took place in Fatima and clears up lingering questions and doubts about their meaning. He also challenges the reader to hear anew the call of Our Lady to prayer and sacrifice, for the world is ever in need of generous hearts willing to make reparation for those in danger of losing their way to God.
Author: Chip Ingram Publisher: Baker Books ISBN: 149340069X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 242
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Some Christians believe strongly in the existence of demons and spiritual warfare. Others downplay or even ignore the idea. With such divergent views, how are Christians supposed to know the truth about demonic forces at work in this world? The Invisible War examines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare, offering a balanced look at this controversial subject. This provocative book will help Christians understand what the Bible says about these threats and will show them how they can safeguard themselves and their families through prayer. Now repackaged for a new generation, The Invisible War offers a balanced look at what is going on in the spiritual realm and what believers can do to defend themselves.
Author: Swami Tejomayananda Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust ISBN: 8175970812 Category : Languages : en Pages : 109
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The Human mind, so involved in worldly pursuits, finds it very difficult to withdraw itself despite getting knocked about by the world. A mind, thus preoccupied, knows not how to withdraw. At such times, only God or a man of discrimination can help us see light. The Sanatkumaras approached Lord Brahma, the Creator, with such a problem. Lord Brahma confessed to being to preoccupied, and therefore, had no solution to offer. The supreme Lord then appeared as ‘Hamsa’ – the Swan, and gave the knowledge of the Truth. This episode of Shrimad Bhagavatam is called Hamsa Gita. The lucid commentary by Swami Tejomayananda helps us understand the problem and seek a practical solution, thereby giving us a head start towards our quest for Truth.
Author: Spiritual Meditation Press Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781723868573 Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
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Lined notebook journal for the spiritual person in your life. Perfect bound 120 page 6 x 9 journal diary features cream-colored lined writing paper. Great gift for a spiritual person to record meditation notes. Hamsa hand is an ancient symbol known to Jews as the Hand of Miriam and to Muslims as the Hand of Fatima. The symbol is very prominent in both religious faiths and is believed to protect and enhance spiritual well being.
Author: Ildefonso Falcones
Author: Ildefonso Falcones
Author: Ildefonso Falcones
Author: Eva-Maria von Kemnitz
Author: Khalid El Gharib
Author: Editors of Rock Point
Author: Ghada Karmi
Author: Andrew Apostoli
Author: Chip Ingram
Author: Swami Tejomayananda
Author: Spiritual Meditation Press