This book addresses the long standing Marxist question about the conditions in which a socially fragmented working class can forge a unified project, using a study of informality, class and union activism in Argentina between 2003 and 2011.Informality, Class and Union Activism explores the articulations between the structural factors and the political strategies that characterize the formation of a working class in a dual economy. The first part of this book proposes a statistical ...

One of the greatest classics of Brazilian literature, Barren Lives (Vidas Secas) by Graciliano Ramos, depicts the harsh reality of a family of migrants in the Northeastern semi-arid lands, facing a relentless drought and the struggle for survival. Fabiano, his wife Ms. Victoria, their two children, and the dog Whale cross dry landscapes in search of provision, carrying hopes and suffering amidst poverty.

It has been contended, and many still believe, that in ancient Rome the doctrines of Christ found no proselytes, except among the lower and poorer classes of citizens. That is certainly a noble picture which represents the new faith as searching among the haunts of poverty and slavery, seeking to inspire faith, hope, and charity in their occupants; to transform them from things into human beings; to make them believe in the happiness of a future life; to alleviate their present sufferings;...

There are places where all of humanity's questions seem to converge. Athens, in the first century, was one of them — a city of philosophers and priests, skeptics and sincere seekers, where a man once stood in the Areopagus and said something that still challenges us today.This book walks through Paul's speech at the Areopagus (Acts 17:16-34), chapter by chapter, uncovering what it reveals about the nature of God, the universal human search for meaning, and the response every person...

The digital world has transformed the way we live, communicate, and think. While technology offers incredible opportunities, it also brings challenges that can distract us from what truly matters.In The Christian Challenge in the Digital Age, the author explores how believers can remain faithful to their calling in a world dominated by screens, constant information, and social media. This book reflects on the spiritual struggles of modern Christians and invites readers to rediscove...

This book contends that ancient racial ideologies--encompassing prevailing beliefs, attitudes, and practices regarding race--provide valuable insights into the Gospel of John's portrayal of the Holy Spirit. It examines the racial rhetoric surrounding lineages, racial violence, cross-cultural encounters, and the formation of a new familial identity, all interpreted through the lens of the Holy Spirit. By engaging with the Gospel's treatment of the Holy Spirit in light of these racial dynami...

It has been contended, and many still believe, that in ancient Rome the doctrines of Christ found no proselytes, except among the lower and poorer classes of citizens. That is certainly a noble picture which represents the new faith as searching among the haunts of poverty and slavery, seeking to inspire faith, hope, and charity in their occupants; to transform them from things into human beings; to make them believe in the happiness of a future life; to alleviate their present sufferings;...

A muchos pacientes se les niega el acceso a los servicios de salud y a los medicamentos en América Latina, por lo que los jueces tienen que intervenir. Esta tendencia de judicialización se ha acelerado durante la última década. En un sentido similar, la literatura existente sobre la justiciabilidad y judicialización del derecho a la salud se ocupa de la cuestión de si los jueces deben intervenir o no en la protección del derecho a la salud. Objetivo: Evaluar los desafíos derivados del liti...

Does the Father of Jesus have a name?The God of the Jews and the Christians has a name—Yahweh.The God of the Muslims has a name—Allah.The God of the Hindus has a name—Brahman.The God in the Greek mythology has a name—Zeus.How about the Father of Jesus?Happy reading!

When do we say a statement—written or oral—is "Word of God"?Any statement spoken by God is Word of God. For instance, being Son of God, anything Jesus says is Word of God.On the other hand, any statement spoken by man is word of man.The book will explain and prove "Why is the Gospel the only Word of God in the entire Christian bible."Happy reading!

If you fool a man, you are a deceiver.If you steal from a man, you are a robber.If you kill a man, you are a murderer.But if you destroy the very one sent by God to save the world—you are Satan!Satan is Paul, Paul is Satan: The two are one. The Christianity of Paul is the Christianity of Satan.THE WHOLE CHRISTIAN WORLD FOLLOWS SATAN.Happy reading!

Two thousand years have passed since Jesus came to bring life to the world, and yet God's kingdom is still to happen on earth.In fact, our world has gone even much more miserable than when Jesus left it.All we see around are poverty and oppression getting ever wider and deeper, as greed and corruption get ever bolder and meaner.Obviously, Jesus' Mission on earth died with him on the cross!Jesus must rise! For Jesus to rise, it calls for a revolution....