Scripture Wars: Contemporary Polemical Discourses of Bible Versus Quran on the Internet

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 23-65
Author(s):  
F. V. Greifenhagen

This article argues that on-line polemical discourse between Muslims and Christians deserves not to be dismissed but rather careful examination and analysis. To this end, it engages in the process of describing, categorizing and characterizing online polemical sources dealing with the Quran and the Bible in relation to each other. After a brief consideration of the nature of polemic, and of the themes of past Muslim-Christian polemic, three particular cases are examined in some detail: the suffering servant passage in Isaiah 53, the quranic story of the angels prostrating to Adam, and the meanings of surah 112. In conclusion, some effects of the existence and use of on-line polemic on teaching and scholarship on the Bible and the Quran are considered.

Author(s):  
Nestor J. Zaluzec

The Information SuperHighway, Email, The Internet, FTP, BBS, Modems, : all buzz words which are becoming more and more routine in our daily life. Confusing terminology? Hopefully it won't be in a few minutes, all you need is to have a handle on a few basic concepts and terms and you will be on-line with the rest of the "telecommunication experts". These terms all refer to some type or aspect of tools associated with a range of computer-based communication software and hardware. They are in fact far less complex than the instruments we use on a day to day basis as microscopist's and microanalyst's. The key is for each of us to know what each is and how to make use of the wealth of information which they can make available to us for the asking. Basically all of these items relate to mechanisms and protocols by which we as scientists can easily exchange information rapidly and efficiently to colleagues in the office down the hall, or half-way around the world using computers and various communications media. The purpose of this tutorial/paper is to outline and demonstrate the basic ideas of some of the major information systems available to all of us today. For the sake of simplicity we will break this presentation down into two distinct (but as we shall see later connected) areas: telecommunications over conventional phone lines, and telecommunications by computer networks. Live tutorial/demonstrations of both procedures will be presented in the Computer Workshop/Software Exchange during the course of the meeting.


Author(s):  
Courtney Deine-Jones

As more libraries offer patron access to the Internet and other on-line services, they must consider the needs of patrons with disabilities who will be using their Internet links either from the library or from remote sites. In planning and implementing technological improvements to optimize access for all patrons, librarians and information specialists must take into account questions of both physical and intellectual access to electronic information. This paper addresses these issues from a pragmatic perspective, reviewing available options and suggesting strategies for improving access for people with various disabilities.


2005 ◽  
Vol 293-294 ◽  
pp. 365-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Yong He ◽  
Wen Xiu Lu ◽  
Fu Lei Chu

The steam turboset is the key equipment of the electric power system. Thus, it is very important and necessary to monitor and diagnose the running condition and the faults of the steam turboset for the safe and normal running of the electric power system. In this paper, the Internet/Intranet based remote condition monitoring and fault diagnosis scheme is proposed. The corresponding technique and methods are discussed in detail. And a real application system is developed for the 300MW steam turboset. In this scheme, the system is built on the Internet/Intranet and the Client/Server construction and Web/Server model are adopted. The proposed scheme can guarantee real-time data acquisition and on-line condition analysis simultaneously. And especially, the remote condition monitoring and fault diagnosis can be implemented effectively. The developed system has been installed in a power plant of China. And the plant has obtained great economic benefits from it.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Judith Hildebrandt ◽  
Jack Barentsen ◽  
Jos de Kock

Abstract History shows that the use of the Bible by Christians has changed over the centuries. With the digitization and the ubiquitous accessibility of the Internet, the handling of texts and reading itself has changed. Research has also shown that young people’s faith adapts to the characteristics of the ‘age of authenticity’, which changes the role of normative institutions and texts in general. With regard to these developments this article deals with the question: How relevant is personal Bible reading for the faith formation of highly religious Protestant German teenagers? Answers to this question are provided from previous empirical surveys and from two qualitative studies among highly religious teenagers in Germany. The findings indicate, that other spiritual practices for young people today are more important as a source of faith than reading the Bible. The teenagers interviewed tend to seek an individual affective experience when reading the Bible, so that the importance of cognitive grasp of the content takes a back seat to personal experience.


2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (154) ◽  
pp. 323-325 ◽  

The following digest lists accessions to repositories in Great Britain and Ireland during 2013 relating to Irish history and reported to the National Archives: Historical Manuscripts Commission (T.N.A. H.M.C.). This information is also published on the internet via T.N.A.’s website (www.nationalarchives.gov.uk) and is added to the computerised indexes of the National Register of Archives (N.R.A.) which are available for consultation at the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DU. Alternatively, searchers may access the indexes to the N.R.A. and certain linked on-line catalogues via the website. Limited and specific enquiries can be dealt with by post, or email ([email protected]).


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 232-248
Author(s):  
Kathiane Benedetti Corso ◽  
Rodrigo de Oliveira Estela ◽  
Marina Valim Bandeira

O boom da internet nos últimos anos levou a sociedade a utilizar novas formas de comunicação. Seus usuários passaram de meros espectadores a produtores de conteúdo. Esta produção de conteúdo leva a uma evolução lógica dos métodos tradicionais de pesquisa, tanto no âmbito empresarial como nas instituições de ensino. Neste cenário, surge o método netnográfico ou, Netnografia. Esta nova ferramenta, focada na pesquisa online, e que favorece a coleta de informações on-line. Este estudo visa esclarecer o conceito básico a respeito da Netnografia, bem como demonstrar a utilização do método nos cursos de Pós-Graduação em Administração no Brasil.   PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Netnografia; Pós-Graduação; Metodologia da Pesquisa; Administração.   ABSTRACT The growing of the internet in recent years has led society to use new forms of communication. His users went from mere viewers to content producers. This leads to a logical evolution of traditional research methods, both in business and in educational institutions. In this scenario, the netnographic method appears. This new tool, focused on online research favors the collection of online information such as images, vídeos and comments. In this way, the presente study aims to clarify the basic concept regarding Netnography, as well as demonstrate the use of the method in the PostGraduate courses in Business in Brazil.   KEYWORDS: Netnography; Post-Graduation; Research Methodology; Business.   RESUMEN El boom de Internet en los últimos años ha llevado a la sociedad a utilizar nuevas formas de comunicación. Sus usuarios pasaron de meros espectadores a productores de contenido. Esta producción de contenido lleva a una evolución lógica de los métodos tradicionales de investigación, tanto en el ámbito empresarial como en las instituciones de enseñanza. En este escenario, surge el método netnográfico o, Netnografía. Esta nueva herramienta, enfocada en la búsqueda en línea, y que favorece la recolección de información en línea. Este estudio pretende esclarecer el concepto básico respecto a la Netnografía, así como demostrar la utilización del método en los cursos de Postgrado en Administración en Brasil.   PALABRAS CLAVE: Netnografía; Postgrado; Metodología de la Investigación; Administración  


Author(s):  
Taiara Maestro Calderon ◽  
Maria Elisa Wotzasek Cestari ◽  
Alyni Cristiny Dobkowski ◽  
Mariana Digieri Cavalheiro

Introduction: Pregnancy is a period of doubts and anxiety for most pregnant women. Objective: To evaluate the use of the Internet as a support tool to clarify doubts raised by women during pregnancy. Methods: An exploratory and descriptive study. Sample based on accidentalness, for 241 users who responded to the on-line form, built with Google Docs and made available in  one Blog. Results: 98% of pregnant women were between 19 and 39 years, 97% with schooling above 9 years, 99% had follow up with healthcare providers. Regarding the use of the Internet, 99% said they usually search for the pregnancy questions. The doubts consisted mostly in the search for information about the development of the baby, then how to deal with the discomforts of pregnancy, the changes in the woman’s body and feeding care. The choice of the sites, according to the interviewees, occurred mainly through the indication of social networks, friends and acquaintances. Regarding to the resolution of doubts, 97% reported that after the Internet search doubts were resolved. Conclusion: The Internet has been a tool of support for pregnant women who seek effective support on the World Wide Web to clarify their doubts. The significant standard for clarification and education reflected a customer that will search and possibly question the procedures and practices that are performed during prenatal care. However, the search for sites has been based on independent research guidance by health professionals, something which does not ensure the credibility of the sites surveyed by users.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Agnes Dwita Susilawati ◽  
Dewi Apriani Fr

<p>ABSTRACT</p><p><br />The development of information technology has touched various joints of human life, especially the development of the internet. The development of the internet forms a new world where every individual has the right and ability to interact with other individuals indefinitely. The objectives of the research are (1) The influence of service quality on consumer satisfaction in accessing online shop website, (2) To know the influence of attitude and trust toward online shop shop user and (3) Influence of satisfaction to consumer loyalty online shop. Data analysis method used is included in the category of quantitative data analysis is a data analysis using statistical instruments. Statistical instruments used are Chi Square Test and performed using SPSS (Statistical Package For Social Science) software. The results of model fit testing showed that the four factors (cultural, economic, social and ethical) that have the most contigency coefficient on consumer behavior in accessing online shop site are Social variables. This means showing a group of people or individuals having a relationship between consumers with each other in choosing products through an online shop site and building good communication in choosing products and knowing the risks faced when buying products through online shop site.</p><p>Keywords: Consumer Behavior, Use of On-Line Website Access Shop</p>


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