Horsley James (131 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. It is as predictable as the sunrise or sunset. Early on Friday morning, the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers flock to the stores unleashing a month of consumerism unparalleled during any other time of year. Yet it was not always thus. How did Christmas become a consumer event, and what does that say about America today? Christmas Unwrapped, edited by Richard Horsley and James Tracy, offers a fascinating critique of the American Christmas from the perspectives of cultural studies, theology, and biblical studies. Their central argument is that Christmas with its attendant mythology (Christmas carols, It's A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street), icons (Santa Claus), and rituals (gift-giving, holiday concerts, Christmas shopping) has become a new religion in America, the religion of consumer capitalism. Looking at Christmas from a wide range of perspectives, some of the essays examine the social history of the American Christmas and show the ways in which it differs from the European celebration. Others explore the holiday in celluloid by examining classic Christmas movies. Additional essays focus on the infancy narratives in the Gospels, comparing the clash of cultures between early Christianity and the Hellenistic world and reexamining the stories in their Roman/Jewish political-economic-religious context. As the contributors to this lucid and accessible critique of American culture demonstrate Jesus is definitely not the reason for the season. Contributors include: Kathleen M. Sands (University of Massachusetts Boston); Paula Cooey (Macalester College); Richard Horsley (University of Massachusetts Boston); Max A. Myers (St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, New York); Arthur P. Simonds (University of Massachusetts Boston); and Elizabeth Fleck (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). Richard Horsley is Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and the Study of Religion at the University of Massachusetts Boston and the author of Bandits, Prophets, and Messiahs. James Tracy is Headmaster of Boston University Academy.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. It is as predictable as the sunrise or sunset. Early on Friday morning, the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers flock to the stores unleashing a month of consumerism unparalleled during any other time of year. Yet it was not always thus. How did Christmas become a consumer event, and what does that say about America today? Christmas Unwrapped, edited by Richard Horsley and James Tracy, offers a fascinating critique of the American Christmas from the perspectives of cultural studies, theology, and biblical studies. Their central argument is that Christmas with its attendant mythology (Christmas carols, It's A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street), icons (Santa Claus), and rituals (gift-giving, holiday concerts, Christmas shopping) has become a new religion in America, the religion of consumer capitalism. Looking at Christmas from a wide range of perspectives, some of the essays examine the social history of the American Christmas and show the ways in which it differs from the European celebration. Others explore the holiday in celluloid by examining classic Christmas movies. Additional essays focus on the infancy narratives in the Gospels, comparing the clash of cultures between early Christianity and the Hellenistic world and reexamining the stories in their Roman/Jewish political-economic-religious context. As the contributors to this lucid and accessible critique of American culture demonstrate Jesus is definitely not the reason for the season. Contributors include: Kathleen M. Sands (University of Massachusetts Boston); Paula Cooey (Macalester College); Richard Horsley (University of Massachusetts Boston); Max A. Myers (St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, New York); Arthur P. Simonds (University of Massachusetts Boston); and Elizabeth Fleck (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). Richard Horsley is Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and the Study of Religion at the University of Massachusetts Boston and the author of Bandits, Prophets, and Messiahs. James Tracy is Headmaster of Boston University Academy.…

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Private collector's seal on inside cover. Limited Edition of 1000 copies.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Ink underlining to first few pages; clean after. Wrappers are edge worn, curled and scuffed. 234 pp.

First printing in wrappers. Designed and printed by Graham Mackintosh in an edition of 850 copies in wrappers (out of a total of 1000.) Very good - creasing to lower corner of front cover and other signs of wear to covers.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket present. The book is in good condition, with a clean cover and intact binding. It shows minor wear on the edges, typical for a trade paperback. There is no dust jacket, as expected for this format. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings, ensuring a pleasant reading experience. Rob Alexander, Steve Argyle, Kerem Beyit, Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai, Nicole Cardiff, Julie Dillon, David Griffith, Ashley Cardiff, Ralph Horsley, Howard Lyon, Lee Moyer, William O?Connor, Wayne Reynolds, Georgi ?Calader? Simeonov, Anne Stokes, Eva Widermann (illustrator).…

Condition: FINE. First printing in wrappers. Designed and printed by Graham Mackintosh in an edition of 850 copies in wrappers (out of a total of 1000.) Fine.

Very good, a few foxed spots to covers.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Lays of Jesmond and Tyneside: Songs and Poems. Book.

Condition: New.

First edition. 38 pp. Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers. One of 1000 copies.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Journal. Condition: Very Good. ***please read*** name inside cover with light pencil - no marks on text - my shelf location ea-j-31*.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 143 pp bw maps and illustrations. Covers marked and rubbed , corners rubbed, pages tanned - a study copy.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Printed wrappers. 38pp. Near fine with rubbing and light edgewear. Poetry.

Hardcover. Condition: NF. 1st Edition. Hardback in Near Fine condition without dust jacket. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 48 pages. Copy #104 of 150 copies of the first edition signed by the author. Previous owner name on the front free endpaper . Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information.…

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. New paperback. An unread/unopened copy. May have VERY minor rubbing and scuffing from shelf wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.