The iconography of the Ascension ...

Reprinted from the American journal of archaeology, 2d ser., v. 19, 1915.

Chasse of Champagnat, principal face, main plaque. Mary Magdalene, Christ and Martial; roof plaque: the hand of God flanked by two angels swinging censers

4 7/8 in.x 7 7/16 in.x 3 11/32 in.; copper, engraved and gilt; champlevé ename on wood core

No cross, no crown : a discourse shewing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ, and that the denial of self and daily bearing of Christ's cross is the alone way to the rest and kingdom of God : to which are added the living and dying testimonies of many persons of fame and learning, both of ancient and modern times, in favour of this treatise /

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The new life in Christ Jesus,

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Teatro sombrio: o demônio em cena nos trópicos: o papel do teatro Anchietano no processo de colonização da América portuguesa no século XVI

O teatro anchietano, que articula a educação, a arte e a religião por meio de um interessante intercâmbio de signos, configurou-se como um dos mais relevantes instrumentos pedagógicos utilizados pela Companhia de Jesus na América Portuguesa durante o século XVI. Suas práticas discursivas acerca do Diabo e de seu séquito infernal tinham por objetivos, a partir da construção de uma pedagogia do medo, a promoção do catolicismo entre os indígenas e a adaptação desses povos à cultura euro-cristã, garantindo, desta forma, a viabilidade da colonização desses domínios ultramarinos pertencentes à coroa portuguesa. O processo de elaboração das representações culturais, característico dos encontros e confrontos entre os mundos europeu e indígena, a gestação de novos modelos de organização social e de valores, por meio do crivo da mestiçagem cultural, serão levados em conta para a análise da ação missionária jesuítica. Na presente dissertação analisaremos esses aspectos tendo por base o Auto de São Lourenço escrito pelo padre José de Anchieta.

Clergy, crusified within the body of Christ - a challenge to pastoral care

M.A. Thesis / University of Pretoria / Department of Practical Theology / Advised by Prof M Masango

Ubuntu, Jesus, and Earth: Integrating African Religion and Christianity in Ecological Ethics

Africa faces problems of ecological devastation caused by economic exploitation, rapid population growth, and poverty. Capitalism, residual colonialism, and corruption undermine Africa's efforts to forge a better future. The dissertation describes how in Africa the mounting ecological crisis has religious, political, and economic roots that enable and promote social and environmental harm. It presents the thesis that religious traditions, including their ethical expressions, can effectively address the crisis, ameliorate its impacts, and advocate for social and environmental betterment, now and in the future. First, it examines African traditional religion and Christian teaching, which together provide the foundation for African Christianity. Critical examination of both religious worldviews uncovers their complementary emphases on human responsibility toward planet Earth and future generations. Second, an analysis of the Gwembe Tonga of Chief Simamba explores the interconnectedness of all elements of the universe in African cosmologies. In Africa, an interdependent, participatory relationship exists between the world of animals, the world of humans, and the Creator. In discussing the annual lwiindi (rain calling) ceremony of Simamba, the study explores ecological overtones of African religions. Such rituals illustrate the involvement of ancestors and high gods in maintaining ecological integrity. Third, the foundation of the African morality of abundant life is explored. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, ancestors' teachings are the foundation of morality; ancestors are guardians of the land. A complementary teaching that Christ is the ecological ancestor of all life can direct ethical responses to the ecological crisis. Fourth, the eco-social implications of ubuntu (what it means to be fully human) are examined. Some aspects of ubuntu are criticized in light of economic inequalities and corruption in Africa. However, ubuntu can be transformed to advocate for eco-social liberation. Fifth, the study recognizes that in some cases conflicts exist between ecological values and religious teachings. This conflict is examined in terms of the contrast between awareness of socioeconomic problems caused by population growth, on the one hand, and advocacy of a traditional African morality of abundant children, on the other hand. A change in the latter religious view is needed since overpopulation threatens sustainable living and the future of Earth. The dissertation concludes that the identification of Jesus with African ancestors and theological recognition of Jesus as the ecological ancestor, woven together with ubuntu, an ethic of interconnectedness, should characterize African consciousness and promote resolution of the socio-ecological crisis.

Correlation between maxillary central incisor crown morphology and mandibular dental arch form in normal occlusion subjects

The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the morphology of the mandibular dental arch and the maxillary central incisor crown. Cast models from 51 Caucasian individuals, older than 15 years, with optimal occlusion, no previous orthodontic treatment, featuring 4 of the 6 keys to normal occlusion by Andrews (the first being mandatory) were observed. The models were digitalized using a 3D scanner, and images of the maxillary central incisor and mandibular dental arch were obtained. These were printed and placed in an album below pre-set models of arches and dental crowns, and distributed to 12 dental surgeons, who were asked to choose which shape was most in accordance with the models and crown presented. The Kappa test was performed to evaluate the concordance among evaluators while the chi-square test was used to verify the association between the dental arch and central incisor morphology, at a 5% significance level. The Kappa test showed moderate agreement among evaluators for both variables of this study, and the chi-square test showed no significant association between tooth shape and mandibular dental arch morphology. It may be concluded that the use of arch morphology as a diagnostic method to determine the shape of the maxillary central incisor is not appropriate. Further research is necessary to assess tooth shape using a stricter scientific basis.

Vida de el venerable apostolico varon Padre Francisco de Geronimo, de la Compañia de Jesus [Texto impreso]

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Between Caesar and Jesus

"A course of eight Monday-noon lectures given in Willard Hall, Chicago, for the Christian Citizenship League, upon the subject of the relation of the Christian conscience to the existing social system, beginning October 24 and closing December 12, 1898".

Christ's loveliness and glory, in his personal and relative characters, and gracious offers to sinners : consider'd in twelve sermons preach'd at Mr. Coward's lecture /

Pages 109 and 508 wrongly numbered 119 and 805.

PROFETA E LUZ: CATEGORIAS INTERCAMBIÁVEIS PARA CONSOLIDAR A IDENTIDADE DE JESUS NA LITERATURA JOANINA

Na Literatura Joanina, Jesus é apresentado ou se apresenta por meio de algumas categorias. Dentre elas, profeta e luz. Esta tese assume como ponto de partida o pressuposto de que o Quarto Evangelho foi literariamente composto em etapas redacionais: Tradição Básica (TB); Primeiro Evangelho (E1); Segundo Evangelho, que é denominada Evangelho Transformado (E2) e Terceiro Evangelho (E3) no qual inclui as epístolas joaninas. A categoria profeta (Jo 1,41; 4,19.25-29; 6,14; 7,40.52; 9.17) é encontrada somente na TB e é assumida também pelo E1. Nestas duas etapas traditivas esta categoria não se diferencia do título de Cristo/Messias para a Comunidade Joanina. Já a categoria luz (Jo 3,19-21; 5,35; 8,12; 9,5; 12,46-50) não é encontrada na TB e nem no E1. Somente aparece na camada traditiva do E2 e E3. Neste sentido, a narrativa da Cura do Cego de Nascença (Jo 9,1-41) é um espelho da comunidade. O debate em torno da afirmação do ex-cego de que Jesus é um profeta e da declaração de Jesus que se autorrevela como luz constroem um marco identitário. Na literatura joanina os conflitos são ―pedagógicos‖ na construção da identidade da comunidade. O seu interesse não é codificar os acontecimentos experienciados pela comunidade numa narrativa crítica dramática, mas apresentar a sua própria compreensão de Jesus, de modo a encorajar outros a crerem e permanecerem na fé. Nesta perícope percebe-se que as categorias profeta e luz são intercambiáveis e assumem papéis de categorias descritivas de Jesus. Esta intercambialidade, marcando um recorte de reconstrução da identidade da comunidade joanina, é o objeto de nossa pesquisa.

Towards automatic tree crown detection and delineation in spectral feature space using PCNN and morphological reconstruction

The application of object-based approaches to the problem of extracting vegetation information from images requires accurate delineation of individual tree crowns. This paper presents an automated method for individual tree crown detection and delineation by applying a simplified PCNN model in spectral feature space followed by post-processing using morphological reconstruction. The algorithm was tested on high resolution multi-spectral aerial images and the results are compared with two existing image segmentation algorithms. The results demonstrate that our algorithm outperforms the other two solutions with the average accuracy of 81.8%.