This study attempts to trace back iconographic origins of an Early Christian scene depicting a procession of women moving towards a temple. The scene makes part of the pictorial program of the so-called Chapel of Exod...This study attempts to trace back iconographic origins of an Early Christian scene depicting a procession of women moving towards a temple. The scene makes part of the pictorial program of the so-called Chapel of Exodus-a Coptic mausoleum from Kharga Oasis in Egypt. Never being among the most popular subjects of the Early Christian art, the images of the female processions are found in the monuments throughout the Late Roman Empire, from Roman catacombs to a small house-church at the Eastern border of the Pax Romana (Dura Europos, Syria). The extant scenes are dated back to different periods and belong to the different cultural milieu. The iconographic ambiguity of the procession scene from the Exodus Chapel triggered an intense scholar discussion and gave way to multiple interpretations. Still, the meaning of the episode and the reasons for its inclusion into the pictorial ensemble concept is not quite clear. The study aims to fill these particular gaps in the previous works. The semiotic and contextual analysis allows examining the scene in its relationship with juxtaposed compositions, to compare its iconographic features with descriptions of contemporary religious practices, and clarify the function of the image in the iconographic program of the Chapel of Exodus.展开更多
It is an undeniable fact that the success or the failure of any given society or community of human beings depends largely on who controls the affairs of that group.A leader without a clear vision and setting objectiv...It is an undeniable fact that the success or the failure of any given society or community of human beings depends largely on who controls the affairs of that group.A leader without a clear vision and setting objectives simply drags the group being led into turmoil,while a good leadership paves the way to upward movement of a group of human beings under such a leadership.Searching for a model of good leadership becomes then a serious need in any human society since success is desired by everybody.This study has therefore searched for a recommendable or model of good leadership in the light of Exodus 18:12-27 and African culture.The biblical text was studied as a narrative peace dealing with the change of leadership style by Moses,the ancient leader of the Israelites.He changed from the sole-actor style of leadership to a collaborative and democratic type due to the good advice given to him by Jethro,his father-in-law.This type,in which there was decentralisation of leadership authority,was found to be beneficial to all involved,because the work of the leader(Moses)was made lighter and the led got quicker services.African concepts of leadership were also studied,and it was found out that the African/Igbo democratic style is highly recommendable because it is caring;it has good“listening ears”and excludes dictatorship,without degenerating to the laissez-faire type of leadership.Of the various types of leadership styles examined,the democratic,collaborative type ranks first as recommendable.The Jesus-model of leadership as entailing love and service rather than exploitation,as well as the transparency model of leadership offered by St.Paul in the NT,present themselves as models of good leadership.A good leader serves the interest of the group under his/her charge and not his or her selfish and nepotistic interest.展开更多
China is the manufacturing hub of the world,and its huge mar-ket demands have contributed to the large inflow of foreign capital.As the Chinese economy has entered the"new normal",the market has seen both an...China is the manufacturing hub of the world,and its huge mar-ket demands have contributed to the large inflow of foreign capital.As the Chinese economy has entered the"new normal",the market has seen both an inflow and exodus of foreign capital.Is the exodus of foreign capital from China really under way?Foreign capital needs to fit the"new normal"Data from the Ministry of Com-merce shows that during January-Octo-展开更多
Some foreign companies recently shut down their factories in China. Japanese watchmaker Citizen shuttered its manufacturing base in Guangzhou, south China＇s Guangdong Province, Panasonic announced plans to close down...Some foreign companies recently shut down their factories in China. Japanese watchmaker Citizen shuttered its manufacturing base in Guangzhou, south China＇s Guangdong Province, Panasonic announced plans to close down two TV production lines, and Microsoft decided to discontinue two cellphone production lines previously run by Nokia. Does it mean an exodus of large multinationals from China？ Mei Xinyu, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, says there is no reason to panic. Excerpts of his argument follow：IT is true that some foreign companies recently shut down their factories in China and these multina- tional moves are bound to draw attention. However. the reports by a section of the media giving the impression that multinationals are leading an exodus of foreign companies from China are one-sided.展开更多
Small land plots no longer viable, forcing farmers into cities and placing food security at risk As millions of China’s able-bodied farmers make their way into the cities in search of a better life, spurred on by low...Small land plots no longer viable, forcing farmers into cities and placing food security at risk As millions of China’s able-bodied farmers make their way into the cities in search of a better life, spurred on by low crop prices, they leave behind countless small plots of land tended by展开更多
It is the largest human migration China has ever experienced.The change of political climate and economic policy in the late 1980s and early 1990s opened a door to the city for hundreds of millions of rural residents....It is the largest human migration China has ever experienced.The change of political climate and economic policy in the late 1980s and early 1990s opened a door to the city for hundreds of millions of rural residents.Attracted by wages several times higher展开更多
文摘This study attempts to trace back iconographic origins of an Early Christian scene depicting a procession of women moving towards a temple. The scene makes part of the pictorial program of the so-called Chapel of Exodus-a Coptic mausoleum from Kharga Oasis in Egypt. Never being among the most popular subjects of the Early Christian art, the images of the female processions are found in the monuments throughout the Late Roman Empire, from Roman catacombs to a small house-church at the Eastern border of the Pax Romana (Dura Europos, Syria). The extant scenes are dated back to different periods and belong to the different cultural milieu. The iconographic ambiguity of the procession scene from the Exodus Chapel triggered an intense scholar discussion and gave way to multiple interpretations. Still, the meaning of the episode and the reasons for its inclusion into the pictorial ensemble concept is not quite clear. The study aims to fill these particular gaps in the previous works. The semiotic and contextual analysis allows examining the scene in its relationship with juxtaposed compositions, to compare its iconographic features with descriptions of contemporary religious practices, and clarify the function of the image in the iconographic program of the Chapel of Exodus.
文摘It is an undeniable fact that the success or the failure of any given society or community of human beings depends largely on who controls the affairs of that group.A leader without a clear vision and setting objectives simply drags the group being led into turmoil,while a good leadership paves the way to upward movement of a group of human beings under such a leadership.Searching for a model of good leadership becomes then a serious need in any human society since success is desired by everybody.This study has therefore searched for a recommendable or model of good leadership in the light of Exodus 18:12-27 and African culture.The biblical text was studied as a narrative peace dealing with the change of leadership style by Moses,the ancient leader of the Israelites.He changed from the sole-actor style of leadership to a collaborative and democratic type due to the good advice given to him by Jethro,his father-in-law.This type,in which there was decentralisation of leadership authority,was found to be beneficial to all involved,because the work of the leader(Moses)was made lighter and the led got quicker services.African concepts of leadership were also studied,and it was found out that the African/Igbo democratic style is highly recommendable because it is caring;it has good“listening ears”and excludes dictatorship,without degenerating to the laissez-faire type of leadership.Of the various types of leadership styles examined,the democratic,collaborative type ranks first as recommendable.The Jesus-model of leadership as entailing love and service rather than exploitation,as well as the transparency model of leadership offered by St.Paul in the NT,present themselves as models of good leadership.A good leader serves the interest of the group under his/her charge and not his or her selfish and nepotistic interest.
文摘China is the manufacturing hub of the world,and its huge mar-ket demands have contributed to the large inflow of foreign capital.As the Chinese economy has entered the"new normal",the market has seen both an inflow and exodus of foreign capital.Is the exodus of foreign capital from China really under way?Foreign capital needs to fit the"new normal"Data from the Ministry of Com-merce shows that during January-Octo-
文摘Some foreign companies recently shut down their factories in China. Japanese watchmaker Citizen shuttered its manufacturing base in Guangzhou, south China＇s Guangdong Province, Panasonic announced plans to close down two TV production lines, and Microsoft decided to discontinue two cellphone production lines previously run by Nokia. Does it mean an exodus of large multinationals from China？ Mei Xinyu, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, says there is no reason to panic. Excerpts of his argument follow：IT is true that some foreign companies recently shut down their factories in China and these multina- tional moves are bound to draw attention. However. the reports by a section of the media giving the impression that multinationals are leading an exodus of foreign companies from China are one-sided.
文摘Small land plots no longer viable, forcing farmers into cities and placing food security at risk As millions of China’s able-bodied farmers make their way into the cities in search of a better life, spurred on by low crop prices, they leave behind countless small plots of land tended by
文摘It is the largest human migration China has ever experienced.The change of political climate and economic policy in the late 1980s and early 1990s opened a door to the city for hundreds of millions of rural residents.Attracted by wages several times higher
