In the hundred years ending in 1930; an estimated 2.8 million Canadians moved south of the 49th Parallel and settled in the United States. The human and technical resources they brought made Canadian immigrants integral to the growth of New England; the Great Lakes region; and the west coast. Crossing the 49th Parallel is the first book to encompass that entire; continent-wide population shift. It brings Canadian migration to the center of both Canadian and U.S. history.Bruno Ramirez researches the contents of previously unused border records to bring to light the wide variety of local contexts and historical circumstances that led Canadian men; women; and children to cross the border and become key actors in the U.S. economy and society. Ramirez goes beyond these statistical data; consulting qualitative sources and case studies to reveal the motives and aspirations of individuals and family groups.The comparative perspective of Crossing the 49th Parallel allows Ramirez to explain the distinctive roles of French- and Anglo-Canadians in the immigrant movement. By shifting the viewpoint from a continental to a transatlantic one; Ramirez also unveils Canada's important role in international migration; it served as a temporary destination for many Europeans who subsequently remigrated to the United States.
#286792 in Books Baker Pub Group/Baker Books 2016-11-15 2016-11-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.70 x 6.20l; 1.90 #File Name: 080104863X528 pagesMartin Luther and the Enduring Word of God The Wittenberg School and Its Scripture Centered Proclamation
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent resource!By Rio Grande ValleyAn excellent resource with extensive notes; Dr. Kolb does excellent research and is very knowledgeable.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Chris SunVDMA!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. An exploration of Luther and the Scriptures.By Steven J. Dresen Jr.Noted Luther scholar Robert Kolb in this work helps remind readers that the Reformation sparked by Luther was itself a rediscovery of the Word. Kolb in this book traces that rediscovery and how it brought about the Scripture-centered church that rose out of the Reformation.Kolb begins by addressing the place of Scripture in Luther's childhood and youth highlighting that though the people were largely separated from the Scriptures there were aspects such as the reading of Gospel lessons which prevented the gospel from completely withering away under the papacy. Kolb proceeds to address Luther's discovery of the Bible in the university as well as his overall understanding and interpretive framework. Kolb addresses the role the Scriptures placed in Luther's work as professor; preacher; and translator. Kolb proceeds to address Luther's shaping of his fellow colleagues.One is reminded in this work the enduring power of God's word. The Reformation and Luther's life and legacy bear witness to the power of a church that finds its rhythm in the Biblical realities of repentance and forgiveness of sin; and that power holds promise for today as well.Disclosure: I received an advanced review copy of the book from the publisher for the purpose of reviewing it. The opinions I have expressed are my own; and I was not required to write a positive review.
