A nineteenthcentury odyssey from america to africa university of north carolina press. She is the author of the gnostic gospels, which won the national book award and the national book critics circle award, the johannie gospel in gnostic exegesis, adam, eve, and the serpent, and the bestselling beyond belief. Asa book prize herskovits prize african studies association. This gnostic interpretation of the pauline letters provides, among many other things, a framework to reconcile the old and new testaments. The owners and employees of book sense independent booksellers nominate and vote for the book they most enjoyed handselling to their customers. Drew gilpin faust, a historian and the president of harvard university. The award will be made available at any eligible school. Libraries owning the previous edition will want to replace it with this volume. She is the author of several books, including reading judas. Visions, prophecy and politics princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. Book awards in order to give recognition to new scholarly publications that make significant contributions to the study of religion, the american academy of religion offers awards for excellence. In 2010, she received the national book critics circles ivan sandrof lifetime achievement award. Author and noted scholar elaine pagels suggests that christianity could have developed quite differently if gnostic texts had become part of the christian canon. To extend that recognition beyond the college and to alert superior students.
Elaine pagels, religion, princeton university townsend center for. Prizes and awards spirit of princeton award since its inception in 1995, the spirit of princeton award has recognized a select group of undergraduate students for their positive contributions to various facets of the university, including the arts, community service, student organizations, residential living, religious life and athletic endeavors. The gnostic gospels modern library 100 best nonfiction books. Her scholarly expertise coupled with her ability to relate an ancient religion to contemporary concerns made for a compelling combination in the. Elaine pagels, a national book award winner from princeton university, played a significant role in creating a favorable climate for new age religion.
Pagelss book, winner of the national book critics circle award, arguably did more than any other effort to ingratiate the gnostics to modern americans. The awards ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the princeton public library on january 29, 2014 from 7. The list of africas 100 best books of the 20th century was compiled for the zimbabwe international book fair in 2002. She is harrington spear paine foundation professor of religion at princeton university. Princeton prize winner doing her part to improve race relations. Dues can be paid online here add link or via check payable to the princeton club of hampton roads care of our treasurer, colin hamilton 66, 4 east bay shore drive, virginia beach, va 2345709. The princeton prize in race relations is run by over 400 princeton alumni volunteers, all dedicated to an inclusive and supportive society, who feel that it is critical to this nation to address issues of racial inequity and develop better racial understanding. His most popular book is the gnosis of princeton in which he presents his own philosophic views under the pretence that he was representing the. Herskovits award winners 2016 chika okekeagulu, postcolonial modernism.
The secret gospel of thomas, and the gnostic gospels, winner of the national book critics circle award and the national book award. The indies choice award prior to 2009 the book sense award, prior to 2000 the abby award honors the role independent booksellers play in discovering and promoting quality, noteworthy books. Death and the american civil war, which was nominated for a national book award in 2008, and mothers of invention. This is why reducing childhood poverty is a top priority for some u. Selected by the modern library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time the gnostic gospels is a landmark study of the longburied roots of christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. The secret gospel of thomas, and the gnostic gospels, winner of the national book critics circle award and the. Characteristically brief and lucid, it is an attempt to describe the evolving shape of the devil in the sacred judeo. Her seminal book, the awardwinning bestseller the gnostic gospels, awoke a global interest in gnosticism across the entire spectrum.
First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the national book award and the national book critics circle award, the. The james madison medal alumni association of princeton. Conceptions of time and rhythms of daily life in rabbinic literature, 200600 c. Books about princeton princetoniana does not rely solely on oral history. She won the national book award for her book, the gnostic gospels. Each year it is a tradition in many high schools that the alumni associations of area colleges present outstanding juniors who excel in scholarship, leadership, and personal accomplishments with university awards. The prize was established by the phi beta kappa senate in 1954 to honor the late christian gauss, the distinguished princeton university scholar, teacher and dean who also served as president of the phi beta kappa society. Women of the slaveholding south in the american civil war, which won the francis parkman prize for the best book in american history in 1997.
Author of many important works, he covered several topics such as the philosophy of biology, the philosophy of informatics, the philosophy of value and others. Named for james madison, princetons first graduate alumnus, the madison medal was established in 1973 by the association of princeton graduate alumni apga. The publication of the nag hammadi texts resulted in an enthusiastic acceptance of the ancient texts, especially one titled the gospel of mary. Her books bring a fresh perspective to the history of christianity. Her notable books included the gnostic gospels 1979, the origin of satan 1995. Pagels has conducted extensive research into early christianity and gnosticism. Rachel wenger receives 2015 princeton book award holland hall. Pa3s princeton book award program, introduced in 2019, honors high school students in our region. Winners of the manfred lautenschlaeger award for theological. The alumni association makes a number of awards throughout the year. These awards honor works of distinctive originality, intelligence, creativity, and importance. March 2007 edited march 2007 in college admissions. Pagels traverses grief, healing and the nature of belief in princeton. Princeton news major princeton conference to explore.
Jun 29, 2004 the gnostic gospels ebook written by elaine pagels. Boerne high school junior wins princeton book prize boerne isd. Awardwinning literary and scholarly works by african americans to 20 the following is a list of major awards won by african americans for literary, journalistic, and scholarly writing compiled by san diego state university librarian robert fikes, jr. The winner of the asa book prize herskovits prize is. As the only african nation, with the exception of liberia, to remain independent during the colonization of the continent, ethiopia has long held significance for and captivated the imaginations of african americans. Apr 30, 2020 the african studies association asa invites publishers to nominate titles for the asa book prize herskovits prize. In 1961 james baldwin found himself in the studios of wbai radio in new york, looking into the eyes of malcolm x. Some are made to individuals, while others are made to alumni organizations, be they classes, regions, affiliated groups or committees. Elaine pagels is the harrington spear paine foundation professor of religion at princeton university. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pagels is the harrington spear paine professor of religion at princeton university.
Award winning literary and scholarly works by african americans to 20 the following is a list of major awards won by african americans for literary, journalistic, and scholarly writing compiled by san diego state university librarian robert fikes, jr. The search for healing plants in africa university of chicago press 2014 allen isaacman and barbara isaacman, dams, displacement and the delusion of development. Princeton university press brings scholarly ideas to the world. Winner of the national jewish book award for excellence in scholarship, 1995. Africas 100 best books of the 20th century book awards. Her bestselling book the gnostic gospels 1979 examines the divisions in. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the gnostic gospels. Runner up for the 2017 prose award in computing and information sciences, association of american publishers. A particular knowledge of spiritual mysteries, or more usually, gnosticism. Princeton university press books have won numerous awards, including six pulitzer prizes, five bancroft prizes, three national book awards, and hundreds of. Herskovits award winners african studies association. And in 2012, princeton university bestowed on her the howard t.
The princeton prize in race relations pprr recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. Eligibility all undergraduate students are eligible to receive a spirit of princeton award and any member of the princeton community can nominate or contribute to a nomination. She is the harrington spear paine professor of religion at princeton university. The mcgraw center for teaching and learning and the graduate school sponsor this annual award to honor princeton faculty members who are exemplary in supporting the development of their graduate students as teachers, scholars, and professionals. The digitized archives of the daily princetonian provide glimpses of the past as perceived when the events occurred. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the national book award and the national book critics circle award, the gnostic gospels has. Gnostic gospels won the national book award and the national book critics. In june, elaine pagels will publish a new book, the origin of satan. Outstanding juniors presented with university awards. Blavatsky makes frequent reference to the gnosis in the light of theosophy.
Princeton prize winner doing her part to improve race. The gnostic gospels won both the national book critics circle award and the national book award and was chosen by the modern library as one of the 100. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the national book award and the national book critics circle award, the gnostic gospels has continued to. Named for james madison, princeton s first graduate alumnus, the madison medal was established in 1973 by the association of princeton graduate alumni apga. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies princeton university. She is the author of the gnostic gospels, which won the national book award and the national book critics circle award. It was a best seller and won both the national book award in oneyear.
Winner of the penfaulkner award for fiction, the national book critics circle arts and letters award, and the national book award. The gnostic gospels by elaine pagels, paperback barnes. The princeton prize in race relations pprr recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities pprr operates through 27 regional committees and an atlarge committee that accepts applications from high school students who live. Historian of religion pagels awarded national humanities medal.
Pc of hampton roads community home princeton university. In 2011, president barack obama presented her with the national humanities medal for her contributions to american letters. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity, the new york times bestseller beyond belief. A new history of empire in early and medieval west africa princeton university press. His masked crimefighting hero the spirit, was launched in 1940 as a weekly comic book insert and was syndicated worldwide for a dozen years.
The secret gospel of thomas, and the gnostic gospels, winner of the national book critics circle award. Elaine pagels, nee le fevrier 1943, est une historienne et theologienne americaine. Assistant professor in the theology department at fordham university, affiliated with the program in jewish studies, the center for medieval studies, and the program in. The writings of elaine pagels are possibly the most substantial contribution to the advancement of modern gnostic studies. Princeton university faculty member elaine pagels, an authority on the. Prize recipients and certificate of accomplishment recipients are recognized at ceremonies in their home. Therefore, this book has special relevance to the topic god and spirituality broadly understood, which the prestigious manfred lautenschlaeger award for theological promise wants to promote. The winner of the asa book prize herskovits prize is announced each year at. Her bestselling book the gnostic gospels 1979 examines the divisions in the early christian. Gnosticism and the gnostic jesus christian research institute.
Online book supplement book information the princeton. News woodrow wilson school of public and international. In 1982 she joined the faculty of princeton university as harrington spear paine. Princeton mayor liz lempert and sustainable princeton board member wendy kaczerski, will be hosting the event. Pagels has conducted extensive research into early christianity and gnosticism her bestselling book the gnostic gospels 1979 examines the divisions in the early christian church, and the way that women. Early college senior shalinda bollar was selected the winner of the princeton prize award.
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Art and decolonization in twentiethcentury nigeria duke university press 2015 abena dove osseoasare, bitter roots. Awardwinning literary and scholarly works by african. Sarit kattan gribetz princeton university awardwinning work. It was a best seller and won both the national book award in one year. Raymond ruyer january 1902 1987 was a french philosopher in the late 20th century. Winner of the american academy of religions award for excellence in the study of religion in the category of historical studies, 1995. It has been argued that it is heresy and an exercise in wish fulfillment selectively choosing whom paul intended as the audience on a casebycase basis, and completely ignoring acts and the pastoral letters in order to support the gnostic. Jun 01, 2010 faust is the author of six books, including this republic of suffering. Local admissions for the class of 2018 and princeton book award winners.
Princeton university awarded honorary degrees during commencement exercises tuesday, june 1, to five distinguished individuals for their contributions to the humanities, law, medical and scientific research and human rights. We are delighted to announce the selection of ten 20 sustainable princeton leadership awards winners. The nominees and winners were congratulated at a reception on may 15. Word of mouth is one of the most important market factors determining the popularity of a book. Princeton book award princeton area alumni association. Upon the recommendation of the apga committee on nominations and awards and the madison medal selection committee, this honor is conferred each year on an alumnus or alumna of the graduate. The asa presents the asa book prize herskovits prize to the author of the most important scholarly work in african studies published in english during the preceding year. Gnosticism and the gnostic jesus christian research. The wellesley book award program sponsored by the wellesley college alumnae association recognition of outstanding young women for exceptional scholarship and distinction in other fields is a primary objective of wellesley college. Come help us celebrate these ten inspiring community leaders on the evening of january 29, 2014 at the princeton public library at 7. A great afternoon for the 2014 newly admitted students reception.
The princeton book award was established in 1983 by princeton alumni in san antonio. The gnostic gospels provides engaging listening for those seeking a broader perspective on the early development of christianity. The christian gauss award the gauss award honors outstanding books in the field of literary scholarship or criticism. Faculty, student and staff recipients listed here performed their awardwinning work at princeton, were employed by or studying at princeton when they received their award, or are currently working at the university. Upon the recommendation of the apga committee on nominations and awards and the madison medal selection committee, this honor is conferred each year on an alumnus or alumna of the. Elaine pagels, nee hiesey born february, 1943, is an american religious historian. Prizes recipients receive a certificate, book prize, and are honored at a dinner at the end of the spring semester. Herskovits prize winners 1965present 2019 michael a. Some are in recognition of general achievement, while others are specific to reunions activities. His most popular book is the gnosis of princeton in which he presents his own philosophic views under the pretence that he. The award will be made available at any eligible school selected by a duespaying member who will confirm the schools interest and identify a contact there limit one school per year for regular duespayers.