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The Word
The Word may refer to: Christian faith *Logos (Christianity), a name and title for Jesus Christ *The Bible, a collection of sacred texts central to Christianity *The Word Bible Software, a Bible study software Media * ''The Word'' (novel), a 1972 novel by Irving Wallace, and a 1978 TV miniseries adaptation * ''The Word'' (radio programme), a weekly BBC World Service book programme * ''The Word'' (TV series), a British late night variety series * "The Word" (''The Handmaid's Tale''), a television episode *The Wørd, a recurring segment on ''The Colbert Report'' TV series * ''The Word'' (magazine), British music magazine * ''The Word'' (free love), a 19th-century anarchist free love magazine edited by Ezra and Angela Heywood * ''The Words'' (book), a 1963 autobiography by Jean-Paul Sartre *The Word Network Film * ''The Word'' (1943 film), a 1943 Swedish drama film * ''The Word'' (1953 film), a 1953 documentary film * ''The Word'' (1955 film) or ''Ordet'', a 1955 Danish film * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word (band)
The Word is an American instrumental rock, instrumental/Sacred Steel (musical tradition), sacred steel/gospel blues jam band. The Supergroup (music), supergroup includes well-known musicians: Robert Randolph (guitarist), Robert Randolph (pedal steel guitar), John Medeski (Keyboard instrument, keyboards), both members of North Mississippi Allstars- Luther Dickinson (electric guitar), Cody Dickinson (Drum kit, drums, washboard (musical instrument), washboard), and ex-North Mississippi Allstars bassist Chris Chew. The Word developed from a mutual affection for gospel music and the Sacred Steel tradition shared by Medeski and members of the North Mississippi Allstars, both having discovered the phenomenon through a series of albums published by Arhoolie Records in the 1990s and early 2000s. Chris Chew and Luther Dickinson were particularly fond of a song called "Without God" on the Sacred Steel Live! album, the only track credited to a then-unknown Robert Randolph. They contacted Rand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logos (Christianity)
In Christianity, the Logos ( el, Λόγος, lit=word, discourse, or reason) is a name or title of Jesus Christ, seen as the pre-existent second person of the Trinity. In the Douay–Rheims, King James, New International, and other versions of the Bible, the first verse of the Gospel of John reads: In these translations, ''Word'' is used for Λόγος, although the term is often used transliterated but untranslated in theological discourse. According to Irenaeus of Lyon (''c'' 130–202), a student of John's disciple Polycarp (''c'' pre-69-156), John the Apostle wrote these words specifically to refute the teachings of Cerinthus, who both resided and taught at Ephesus, the city John settled in following his return from exile on Patmos. While Cerinthus claimed that the world was made by "a certain Power far separated from" "Almighty God," John, according to Irenaeus, by means of John 1:1-5, presented Almighty God as the Creator - "by His Word." And while Cerinthus made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word (1943 Film)
''The Word'' ( sv, Ordet) is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander, based on the 1925 play by Kaj Munk. It preceded ''Ordet'' by Carl Th. Dreyer by more than a decade. Cast *Victor Sjöström as Knut Borg Sr. *Holger Löwenadler as Knut * Rune Lindström as Johannes *Stig Olin as Anders *Wanda Rothgardt as Inger *Gunn Wållgren as Kristina *Inga Landgré as Ester * Ludde Gentzel as Petter *Torsten Hillberg as Dr. Bergman *Olle Hilding Olle Hilding (born Hilding Olof Johansson; 19 July 1898 – 9 November 1983) was a Swedish stage and film actor. He appeared in motion pictures between 1923-1982. Biography Hilding Olof Johansson was born and died in the Katarina Parish of ... as Brandeus External links * * 1943 films 1940s Swedish-language films Swedish black-and-white films Films directed by Gustaf Molander Swedish films based on plays Swedish drama films 1943 drama films 1940s Swedish films {{1940s-Sweden-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word Bookstore
The Word Bookstore, or simply The Word, is an independent bookstore in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, located in the McGill Ghetto downtown. It specializes in used philosophy and English poetry books. History The bookstore was started by Adrian King-Edwards and Luci Friesen of McGill University in 1973 in their own apartment living room as an "underground" bookstore, with a photo of George Bernard Shaw in their front window. The couple, who had first met at McGill University, had spent the previous summer hawking paperbacks out of their Volkswagen van in northern British Columbia, prior to the opening of the store in their apartment. They moved their store next door to its current location on 469 Milton Street in 1975, a 19th-century brick building which was the site of the former neighbourhood Chinese laundry for 70 years. The Word has frequently ranked as the number one secondhand bookstore in the Montreal Mirror’s annual Best of Montreal list. In 2009, the Quebec Writers’ Feder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play It As It Lays (album)
''Play It as It Lays'' is the third full-length album by singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa. Track listing Play It as It Lays, Patti Scialfa, Columbia Records 88697 11293 2 (2007) CD "The Word", "Town Called Heartbreak" and "Like Any Woman Would" use elements or samples of songs written or recorded by other artists. Used by permissions. Production *Produced by Steve Jordan, Patti Scialfa, Ron Aniello *Recorded by Dave O'Donnell at Thrill Hill Studios *Mixed by Bob Clearmountain at Mix This! *Additional Engineering by Toby Scott, Eddie Jackson, Trina Shoemaker, Ron Aniello, Roger Moutenot, Brandon Duncan *Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Personnel ;The Whack Brothers Rhythm Section: *Clifford Carter - keyboards * Steve Jordan - drums, percussion, acoustic guitar 8 *Nils Lofgren - pedal steel, dobro slide *Bruce Springsteen - B3 organ 4 and 9, acoustic guitars 1 and 3, electric guitar 5 and 9, harmonica 1 *Willie Weeks - bass Additional musicians: *Ron Aniello - guita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conversations (Sara Groves Album)
''Conversations'' is the first studio album and second album overall from Christian singer-songwriter Sara Groves, and was released on March 20, 2001, by INO Records. The producer on the album is Nate Sabin. Critical reception At ''Christianity Today'', Russ Breimeier gave an unrated review, calling this a "truly outstanding album." Sue Rann of ''Cross Rhythms'' rated the album nine out of ten squares, proclaiming this to be "Great stuff from a transparently gifted American singer/songwriter hearteningly offering musical and lyrical intelligence in a scene heavy with disposable Nashville pop." At ''CCM Magazine'', Michele Howe gave an unrated review, affirming that "''Conversations'' is a rare find for those who seek, yes, thirst for honest answers to life's difficult questions", and noting how "Listeners will happily surrender to Sara Groves' soulful, rich vocals, which declare with stumbling humility our ongoing search for God." Kevin Davis of New Release Tuesday rated the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word (song)
"The Word" is a song by English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and recorded with Lennon on lead vocals. It was first released on their 1965 album ''Rubber Soul''. Composition The song was co-written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. According to Lennon, it was written together but it was "mainly mine". Music Musically, the song is founded on a driving funk beat, with few chord changes and a simple melody in the key of D major. (The refrain is a 12 bar blues in D. The main chord is D7(9), also used in " Drive My Car" and "Taxman".) Paul McCartney said of this song, "John and I would like to do songs with just one note like 'Long Tall Sally'. We get near it in 'The Word'". Reception In his review for the 50th anniversary of ''Rubber Soul'', Jacob Albano of ''Classic Rock Review'' writes that "The Word" is the first song on its parent album not to be "absolutely excellent," calling the harmonies "a bit too forced." However, Albano still consi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Words (film)
''The Words'' is a 2012 American mystery romantic drama film, written and directed by Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal in their directorial debut. It stars Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Olivia Wilde, Jeremy Irons, Ben Barnes, Dennis Quaid, and Nora Arnezeder. Cooper, a childhood friend of Klugman and Sternthal from Philadelphia, was also the executive producer. Plot Clayton Hammond is doing a reading of his new book, ''The Words''. He begins reading from the book, which is centered on the fictional character Rory Jansen, an aspiring writer who lives in NYC with his girlfriend, Dora. Rory borrows some money from his father, gets a job as a mail supervisor at a literary agency, and attempts to sell his first novel, which is repeatedly rejected by publishers. After living together for some time, Rory and Dora marry and, during their honeymoon in Paris, Dora buys Rory an old briefcase he was admiring in an antiques store. Returning to America and having his book rejected again, Rory f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word (1955 Film)
''Ordet'' (, meaning "Logos (Christianity), The Word" and originally released as ''The Word'' in English), is a 1955 Cinema of Denmark, Danish Drama (film and television), drama film, film director, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It is based on a play by Kaj Munk, a Danish Lutheran priest, first performed in 1932. The film won the Golden Lion at the 16th Venice International Film Festival, and was the only film by Dreyer to be both a critical and financial success.''Ordet'' in the Danish Film Institute database The film is now regarded by many critics as a masterpiece, admired particularly for its cinematography. In ''Sight & Sound, Sight and Sound'' magazine's 2012 poll on the greatest films of all time, it placed 19th in the directors' poll and 24th in the critics' poll. Plot The film centers around the Borge ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word (1953 Film)
''The Word'' is a 1953 American short documentary film produced by John Adams. The film is about Frank Laubach and his work on literacy. (1953). Business Screen Magazine, 14(6), 79. ''The Word'' was nominated for an Academy Award
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The Word Network
The Word Network, also known as The Word, is a religious broadcasting network. The Word is the largest African-American religious network in the world. It was founded in February 2000 by Kevin Adell who also owns WFDF, a local urban-talk radio station, and WADL, a television station serving the Detroit television market. The network is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. The network is also available as streaming content Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, YouTube Red, and via smartphone apps. The network is also available on cable and satellite in several countries, and on over-the-air television. History Adell planned a national network for African-American religious ministries in the 1990s, and launched The Word Network on February 14, 2000 on DirecTV. Following its launch, broadcast was extended to all major television cable platforms in the United States. The network then moved to satellite broadcast. The network claims that it reaches viewers in 200 countries. In May 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bible
The Bible (from Koine Greek , , 'the books') is a collection of religious texts or scriptures that are held to be sacred in Christianity, Judaism, Samaritanism, and many other religions. The Bible is an anthologya compilation of texts of a variety of forms originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. These texts include instructions, stories, poetry, and prophecies, among other genres. The collection of materials that are accepted as part of the Bible by a particular religious tradition or community is called a biblical canon. Believers in the Bible generally consider it to be a product of divine inspiration, but the way they understand what that means and interpret the text can vary. The religious texts were compiled by different religious communities into various official collections. The earliest contained the first five books of the Bible. It is called the Torah in Hebrew and the Pentateuch (meaning ''five books'') in Greek; the second oldest part was a coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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