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The presence and absence of god in the Jacob narrative
No full textThis thesis explores the theological complexity of the Jacob narrative. In particular this is centred upon the paradox of divine presence and absence, and the contrast of the human and the divine. In the first part, an investigation is made of three key episodes which contain an encounter with the divine: the opening oracle (25:19ff), Bethel (28:10-22) and Peniel (32:23-33). It is concluded that the first passage is constructed as an introduction, making explicit the theme of the presence of God in the Jacob story, but also introducing the human side of the paradox. Bethel and Peniel are based on older pre-Yahwistic traditions, now shaped and incorporated into the story of Jacob to throw a theological perspective over the wider plot. The second part consists of a reading of the wider Jacob story, with particular attention to the theme of divine presence and absence and the interaction of the human and the divine. It is argued that even the most human of stories betray a theological interest and contribute to the overall paradox, but also that there are several indications of the presence of God. In the conclusion, it is noted that behind the present unity of the Jacob story there is evidence of earlier traditions, a growing together of material, and supplements offering new perspectives. It is also concluded that a close reading of the final text and a historical-critical appreciation need not be mutually exclusive, and that a cautious use of critical insights has thrown light upon the final form. Finally, it is argued that the theme of the presence and absence of God offers a way of reading the Jacob story in a theological way, that does most justice to its historical depth, final form, and canonical status
Jacob of Serugh on the Eucharist: Homilies 22 and 95
No full textIn the two articles reprinted here, Dom Hugh Connolly offers an English translation of two homilies from Jacob of Serugh dealing with the Eucharist. Connolly used the Syriac text of Bedjan’s edition of Jacob’s homilies (also available from Gorgias Press), homilies 22 and 95 in that edition. A short selection from homily 53 is also translated because of its related subject matter. Connolly gives an introduction to each homily and includes some explanatory notes to the texts. These translations originally appeared in The Downside Review, nos. 27 (1908) and 29 (1910).Translated into English from the Syriac text of Bedjan’s edition of Jacob’s homilies.These translations originally appeared in The Downside Review, nos. 27 (1908) and 29 (1910)
Jacob Viner’s Reminiscences from the New Deal (February 11, 1953)
No full textThis paper presents and reproduces an unpublished oral history interview given by Jacob Viner in 1953. The interview released by Viner for the Columbia Oral History Project gives us a valuable opportunity to throw light on his advisory activity during the New Deal Era. In our introduction we attempt to make a critical appraisal of Viner's reminiscences and to state the contribution they can provide to our general knowledge of the period. In addition, we also attempt to find out some biographical and interpretative elements useful to understand Viner’s own vision and his contribution to important economic policy processes during the New Deal.
Austin Papers: Series III, 1831-1834
No full textCopy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, on February 27, 1833, discussing the postponement of the trial of the heirs of Jacob Fox, due to Fox's own death and their senior counsel being elected governor of Pennsylvania and subsequently being appointed to the United States Senate
Obituary: Jacob Willem Cohen
No full textJacob Willem Cohen (August 27, 1923 in Leeuwarden - November 12, 2000) was a Dutch mathematician, well known for over hundred scientific publications and several books in queueing theory.Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Scienc
Author Not Stated- Mr. Jacob Goodman, November 27, 1925
No full textCorrespondence: Unsigned letter to Mr. Jacob Goodman, New York, New York, regarding property management for building 254 West 131st St. (New York, New York); Includes an unsigned letter, dated November 19, 1925, written to Mr. Louis W. George requesting he hand over all property management to Mr. Jacob Goodman
Certificate for share in Jacob F. Brodbeck's airship company
No full textPhotograph shows a share issued for Jacob Friedrich Brodbeck's airship company dated June 27, 1865
Certificate for share in Jacob F. Brodbeck's airship company
No full textPhotograph shows a share issued for Jacob Friedrich Brodbeck's airship company dated June 27, 1865
Harvard meets the crisis: U.S. fiscal policy in the 1930s and the political economy of Lauchlin B. Currie, Jacob Viner, John H. Williams and Harry D. White
No full textThe paper aims to describe the contribution of four Harvard economists to the interpretation of the Great Depression and the policy decision making from 1933 to 1938. Lauchlin B. Currie, Jacob Viner, John H. Williams, Harry D. White, eminent scholars in the field of monetary and international economics, were deeply involved in policy decisions during the New Deal. In our synoptic analysis we will benefit from extensive scholarly work that has been provided in the last few years. We shall examine the extensive biographical connection between Currie, Viner, White and Williams with special regard to their common training at Harvard. Then we shall compare their interpretations of the causes of crisis and their proposals in fiscal, monetary and banking policy. Finally, we shall describe their advisory activity in the Roosevelt administration and try to assess their influence.Great Depression; Monetary Theory; Monetary Policy; Fiscal Policy, Keynesism
Effects of meeting U.S Physical Activity Guidelines on anxiety in substance use disorder treatment
No full textExercise reduces anxiety—a common comorbidity in people with substance use disorders (SUD). We aimed to evaluate the relationship of meeting the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines with trait anxiety in those entering treatment for SUD (Aim 1), this relationship across 4 weeks of treatment (Aim 2), and determine the influence of drug of choice (DOC) on this relationship (Aim 3). Data from 478 SUD inpatients were analyzed from 27 facilities across the United States via a partnership with TRAC-9 Informatics. Anxiety [Penn State Worry Questionnaire], DOC, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) [International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short-Form) were self-reported at intake and each week of treatment. There was significantly lower trait anxiety in those who met the aerobic guidelines compared to those who did not (t(475.67)=2.82, p=0.005, d=0.26). Trait anxiety was significantly improved over the first four-weeks of treatment (F(3,1428)=206.04, p<0.001, f2=0.43). The main effect of DOC (F(7,462)=2.24, p=0.02, η2=0.03) and guidelines (F(1,462)=6.74, p=0.009, η2=0.01) was significantly associated with baseline anxiety, though the effect of meeting guidelines on anxiety did not appear different across DOC (p=0.4). These results suggest that implementing exercise in SUD treatment may be a promising method for improving anxiety in the SUD population
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