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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The modernist aesthetic and, later, Nazi ideology split German Romantic painting into two opposed phases, an early progressive movement, represented by Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) and Philipp Otto Runge (1777-1810), and a later reactionary one - epitomized by Friedrich Overbeck (1789-1869) and Peter von Cornelius (1783-1867). In this work, Mitchell Frank explores the continuities between these two phases to reconstruct the historical position that existed in the 19th century and to look once again at the Nazarenes - and Overbeck in particular - as a fully integrated part of the Romantic movement. The book makes a contribution to the understanding of German Romanticism and the legacy of this period in European art. ... Read more

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A thorough analysis of an obscure subject.
Anyone with even a peripheral interest in the Nazarene Painters of the 19th Century is aware that there is a dearth of comprehensive material on the group available in the English language. Marginalized even in their own native land of Germany, the Brotherhood of St. Luke, as they called themselves, remain elusive to this day. This book sheds some much needed light on an obscure, but highly significant niche in art history, and on German Romantic era painting in particular.

The author jumps into the subject with admirable enthusiasm, avoiding much of the derogatory perspective with which romantic German painting has come to be associated amongst the upper echelon of art academia. At the same time, the Nazarenes and their works are examined carefully in context to the the times which spawned them, and the lasting cultural influence which followed in their wake.

Although the illustrations are monochromatic, there is a substantial amount of visual reference material, and the works ofindividual painters can be examined concurrently with the text. This added dimension proves invaluable in this case, since many of these works are not widely reproduced and are otherwise difficult to find, even on the internet.

The academic structure of the work is impeccably footnoted, so that the avid researcher as well as the curious layman will find the book to be rewarding on multiple levels. The text remains accessible throughout. This work would be indispensable to any serious student of 18th century painting.

I suspect that artists and painters seeking to review the paintings may find the book disappointing in that the format is small, and the reproductions similarly diminished, but again, its the best that can be found on this obscure topic. The alternative is to travel to the museums in Germany which house the original paintings.

The only genuine criticism worth mentioning is that title itself of the book itself is slightly misleading, since the emphasis of the study is clearly on the Nazarene painters, their relationship to 'romanticism' in german art history, and not actually on the somewhat broader topic of German Romantic Painting, as the title implies. Indeed, the sub title on the cover, 'Nazarene tradition and the narratives of Romanticism', goes much further to articulate the focus of this work. I would argue that German Romantic painting is only 'redefined' to the extent that the importance of the Nazarene movement within the genre is examined. It's true that the author devotes a chapter exclusively to Casper David Friedrich, and Phillip Otto Runge, but again, this is only to frame the Nazarenes in their proper setting, not to provide a comprehensive analysis of romantic era German painting.

In my opinion, the only way to address a definitive analysis of a topic so large as German Romantic Painting, would be to first define the philosophical & cultural climate which lead to it's cultivation. This would inevitably involve a thorough examination of the aesthetics of Hegel and Kant (who are both mentioned superficially in the text), and then to follow the ripple effect of these values as they permeated literature, music, and ultimately painting. Furthermore, the very definition of 'romanticism' must by proxy include it's expression within the larger European arena, so to define it one must also examine the works of Italian, French, and English painters. This is an admittedly great undertaking, and clearly outside the scope of the study in question. My point being that the author's ambition to 'redefine' German romantic painting is not ultimately attained within the content of this book, simply because a exhaustive comparative analysis is not made.

I'm splitting hairs here to be certain, and the discrepancy between the title and the content is ultimately minor. As a reader who very much enjoyed this great book, I will reiterate that the emphasis is a micro rather than a macro view of a very specific chapter in the annuls of art history. Unless one can read german, a more exhaustive examination of the Nazarene Painters cannot be found.

And lest it wasn't clear. I loved this book. Hats off to the Author for exploring an obscure topic! ... Read more

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New Testament Exegesis in the Light of Hebrew and Aramaic Thought. The author uses thorough knowledge of Hebrew -- and especially Rabbinic -- literature to interpret the most puzzling events in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The author seems to understand the psychology used by Jesus better than the apostles themselves understood it. ... Read more

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From a reader of New Testament
This is really one of the most fascinating book I read, since the author, who is a well known expert in ancient languages and particularly in biblical Hebrew, ancient Greek, Latin and Aramaic, throws unexpected light, via a very professional exegesis, on many difficult points in the New Testament.

The Nazarene : Studies in New Testament Exegesis.
From the author of Before the Dawn, simplify inspiring, and my husband's great-great grandfather! ... Read more

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CHURCH is a wildly imaginative, sobering, and profoundly moving collection of poetry in five ascenting sections: Rage, Fear, Shame, Grief and Grace.If you've only read one book of poetry, let the next one be CHURCH.If you've never read one book of poetry, let it be CHURCH. ... Read more

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stunning, relevant and addictive
CHURCH (the book, like the physical structure of a church) is haunted by ghosts, but also very much of this world. It is almost impossible to put down. The poems leap off the page, as if the speaker ("Here I am, captured, in my black & white phase"-- speaking, in this case of a photograph) haunted the physical pages of the book. Nazarene brilliantly accomplishes this through the dramatic (never melodramatic) staging of the poem on the page, complete with italics, boldface type, jagged lines, etc., but there is nothing unearned here-- as Nazarene says in another published poem (not in this collection): "No false moves." While loss is a common thread, and despair never far off, these are deeply religious poems (irreverently so, as in the work of Franz Wright), full of risk and beauty. The physical book itself is lovely to look at, with its (also haunting) cover art by Anna R. Treborze.

Brilliant, Coherent, Cohesive
Robert Nazarene writes about loss, despair and redemption with mesmerizing aplomb.A much-needed volume of poetry which takes an entirely new direction from the plethora of cookie-cutter poetry being manufactured in academic circles.Deep and moving work and thorougly irascible.What we might expect from the creator of what may be the most uncensored and thought provoking poetry review in the world, MARGIE/The American Journal of Poetry.

locusts, honey & all
Having heard the author give a mesmerizing reading at a conference in Wisconsin, in a filled-to-capacity hotel ballroom, in which a pin could have been heard to drop on carpet, I wanted to see if his work held up on the page as well as the stage.Robert Nazarene may be the modern-day incarnation of John the Baptist.In CHURCH we discover the poet as mystic. Cover-to-astounding cover, these poems are utterly fearless, soaring, profane, rattling.And all this from a poet lacking, or perhaps better still, unencumbered by formal training."Black & White", "Psolemn 23", "Dolor" are breathtaking.If religion is for people afraid of going to hell, and spirituality is for those who have already been...Welcome back Mr. Nazarene, if only for the moment.

Need a pickup?Go to Church!
Robert Nazarene's first book of poetry is a barnstorming debut.What moves me most is the combination of craft, tradition, and personal experience.Nazarene doesn't assume that an awareness of his poetic precedents will get in the way of his own personal voice.On the contrary, he often finds his voice through these precedents (witness his moving imitations/personifications of John Berryman, for instance, in "The Calculus of Rage, 14," and "The Calculus of Grief, 26").

But there is no mistaking Nazarene for anyone else.I'm not sure any recent poet has written more satisfyingly or movingly about grief and loss. And yet this is a deeply funny book as well -- deeply and, perhaps, savagely funny.So many poets seem to hold their writing at such a distance from their own lives; this book, while thoughtful and exquisitely composed, is nonetheless the opposite of that.

Is Nazarene a confessional poet?Perhaps he would reply to that suggestion as Berryman did: "with rage and contempt."The emotions are as jagged and as deep, but he's not only confessing, he's witnessing, eulogizing, and singing us all into a profound trance.Do yourself a favor -- get this book and let him entrance you as well.

Uncharted Territory
One will find in this book poetry which is revolutionary.It is brilliantly, thoughtfully composed and sectioned and the voice of the poet is unmistakably distinguishable from any other writer today.As an example:THE HAPPY HOUR//Uncork the bottle & count to black. Eleven-/teen hours of midnight--coming right up.//Cough once:/& watch my children scatter, egg-/shells, cracking in their wake.//Reach up:/grab bottom.//I was drawn to the volume by the body of Nazarene's work I've read in the journals; poems which have always stood out from the rest as those most deeply disturbing, provocative, challenging. One is compelled to read from front to back in one sitting, rather than pick & peck. Others who might relish this first book:Berryman, Plath, cummings, Jack Nicholsen, Christopher Walken. ... Read more

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The official sourcebook of church government and bylaws, history, doctrine, ritual, and policy of the Church of the Nazarene. Contains all new legislation enacted by the delegates to the 2009 General Assembly. ... Read more

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Bible for Little Ones
Much larger & nicer than anticipated. Beautiful illustrations & appropriate story telling wording for young ones. My only 'complaint' is that I'm not sure why Jesus has to be a blue-eyed blonde in this book. Knowing his ethnic background, I would've thought that he'd have the more accurate brown hair & brown eyes. Not sure if the illustrator was trying to 'please' our fair -featured friends. Overall, it is a pretty good book though. I also bought Flamini's Noah's Ark which is equally well made if not even better. Excellent quality books!

Beautiful Book!
I just received this book in the mail today.I ordered it for our church library, and now I will need to order a couple of copies for grandchildren.The art is just beautiful with bright colors that are sure to appeal to little ones.All the Bible stories are brief and well written.

The reading level is listed for ages 4 to 8, but I am sure children a couple of years younger will enjoy having the stories read to them and looking at the pictures.

This is not a tiny little board book.Read the listed dimensions, and note that it is 1.4 inches thick.What a great buy! ... Read more

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The story of Jesus is told by three different witnesses: Cornelius, Pontius Pilate's governor of Jerusalem; the fragmentary gospel of Judas Iscariot; and the narrative of Joseph, a young student of Nicodemus, presenting a sweeping panorama of the Holy Land nearly two thousand years ago. ... Read more