The twelve essays in this fiorilegio of the work of Otis H. Green afford a representative view of the thought and scholarship of one of the world's foremost Hispanists. In each of them is developed some important facet of the intellectual milieu of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, reflecting Otis Green's life-long and wide-ranging quest for evidence that would broaden our understanding of those complex periods and correct the misapprehensions which have gathered about them. Includ...

Tragedy strikes suddenly as a deadly motorcycle crash forever changes the idyllic life of 33-year-old John Keller. This is the testimony of how his family's unquenchable love and unstoppable faith in the promise of God walked John through the miraculous healing of a traumatic brain injury. The prevailing truth - Don't go by what you see, but by what you know God's Word says - carried them through the most challenging years of their lives. John Keller is truly a miracle of biblical proporti...

"The Book of Legends" follows a young boy named Spencer who is watching his two younger siblings, as they are all alone in the house. Not willing to go to bed, just yet the two young siblings ask Spencer to tell them stories, but he tells them legends, instead, taking them on an adventure with each one.An exciting new author, John King Keller, shares four amazing, scary and entertaining legends in this book that kids of all ages will enjoy. These legends feature a haunted bridge, c...

The Bible as History, now thoroughly updated with the latest scientific and archaeological breakthroughs in biblical investigation.Including:Revolutionary new evidence that confirms some of the most monumental and controversial events in the Bible - including the destruction of Sodom and GomorraRecently deciphered texts from the ancient world that offer an intriguing look back at the origin of the Ten CommandmentsAn entirely new chapter revealing the extraordi...

Delve into the captivating world of ornithology with "Birds and Nature, Vol. VIII, No. 2, September 1900." This meticulously preserved volume offers an unparalleled glimpse into the avian realm, featuring in-depth articles, stunning illustrations, and captivating accounts of bird behavior. From the vibrant plumage of tropical species to the intricate nesting habits of migratory birds, this literary treasure promises an enriching journey for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike.

Astronomy is a popular subject for non-science majors in the United States, often representing a last formal exposure to science. Research has demonstrated the efficacy of active learning, but college astronomy instructors are often unaware of the tools and methods they can use to increase student comprehension and engagement. This is particularly true of two-year college instructors and faculty who are trained in astronomy and physics who may lack any formal instruction in teaching and le...

We need a bigger vision for the city. It's not enough to plant individual churches in isolation from each other. The spiritual need and opportunity of our cities is too big for any one church to meet alone. Pastors Neil Powell and John James contend that to truly transform a city, the gospel compels us to create localized, collaborative church planting movements. They share lessons learned and principles discovered from their experiences leading a successful citywide movement. The more wil...

"You have kept your promise, for you are righteous." —Nehemiah 9:8The book of Nehemiah powerfully illustrates God's faithfulness as it chronicles Israel's return from exile. In this collection of biblical expositions, nine prominent Bible teachers lead readers on a gospel-centered survey of this Old Testament book, connecting the story of Nehemiah to God's overarching story of redemption. Chapters include:Kathy Keller - Taking Action in Light of God's Word (Nehemiah 1-2)

The hundreds of illuminated miniatures found in the Cantigas de Santa Maria, sponsored by King Alfonso X (1252–84), reveal many vistas of daily life in thirteenth century Spain.No other source provides such an encyclopedic view of all classes of medieval European society, from kings and popes to the lowest peasants. Men and women are seen farming, hunting, on pilgrimage, watching bullfights, in gambling dens, making love, tending silkworms, eating, cooking, and writing poe...

"Brief narratives," or medieval precursors to the modern short story, are compositions couched in the form of a tale of reasonable short length. They began with writings in Latin and, eventually, made their way into the vernacular languages of Europe. They include the fable, the apologue, the exemplum, the saint's life, the miracle, the biography, the adventure tale, the romance, the jest, and the anecdote, among others. In Spain, the oldest extant brief narratives in written form are in v...

In 1489 Johan Hurus printed the first collection of fables in Spain, Lavida del Ysopetconsusfabulas hystoriadas. Illustrated with nearly 200 woodcuts, this work quickly became the most-read book in Spain, beloved of both children and adults. Reprinted many times in the next three centuries and carried to the New World, it brought to Spanish letters a cornucopia of Aesopic fables, oriental apologues, and folktales that were borrowed by such writers as Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and e...

The masterpieces of medieval Spanish literature have come to be known and loved by Hispanists, and more recently by others throughout the world. But the brilliant illuminations with which the original manuscripts were illustrated have remained almost totally unknown on the shelves of the great European libraries. To redress this woeful neglect, two noted scholars here present a generous selection from this great visual treasury including many examples never before reproduced.John E...