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jingoism
jingoism , advocacy of a policy of aggressive nationalism. The term was first used in connection with certain British politicians who sought to bring England into the Russo-Turkish War (1877-78) on the side of the Turks. It apparently derived from a popular song of the period: "We don't want to... Read more |
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Union of South Africa
South Africa, Union of. In 1939 South Africa was a British dominion, comprising the provinces of the Cape of Good Hope, Natal, the Orange Free State, and the Transvaal, with the additional mandated territory of South West Africa. Rich in gold and diamonds, as well as coal and iron ore, and other... Read more |
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mystery plays
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The Jayhawks
The Jayhawks Rock group Reminiscent of country-rock bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Jayhawks became one of the most critically acclaimed performers of a blend of down-to-earth rock, country, and folk music in the 1990s and early 2000s. Their songs sketch life from the... Read more |
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Temptation of Christ
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Body of Christ
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Agricultural revolution
Agricultural Mobilization In an April 1943 National Geographic Magazine article titled "Farmers Keep Them Eating," Frederick Simpich writes: In the fields. That's where American farmers, including women, girls, and school children are fighting now—fighting frost, heat, dust, drought, mud,... Read more |
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Baby foods
BABY FOOD BABY FOOD. The consumption of food is an extraordinarily social activity laden with complex and shifting layers of meaning. Not only what we eat but how and why we eat tell us much about society, history, cultural change, and humans' views of themselves. What, when, and how we choose to... Read more |
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood
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Lessons from Judas, Peter.(Opinion & Editorial)
...of silver. * * * Dont we have a streak...on the way down or gets broke, we drop him...deny and abandon Christ in the way we live...crucify Him!" Dont we have such people...of Christs paschal mystery Passion, Death...the DONKEY. When ... |
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5,700 and growing
...more a matter of mystery than one of science...For example, we dont have organ music because most people dont listen to organ music...suits because people dont wear suits today...build a church that gets away from the barriers that ... |
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When you're down & troubled.(Opinion & Editorial)
...realize that there are mysteries we cannot answer...Despite all this, Christ exhorts us that we...calmly declared: "Dont worry. Trust in...for many of us they dont strike us as reassuring...goodness. * * * "Dont you ever have any...worrying. ... |
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Culture: Mexican nun's tale informs gripping play; Nancy Meckler tells Terry...
...name was Juana you very often get feminine elements in Spanish...story? There's a wonderful mystery there, and we don't know...gave a talk - something about Christ - and someone asked her to write...into modern performance. 'I dont think we've had a ... |