JESSE

jĕsˈē, in the Bible, the descendant of Rahab, the grandson of Boaz and Ruth, and the father of David. Referring to the restoration of the Davidic monarchy, the Book of Isaiah speaks of a shoot coming from the "stump of Jesse." The "root" of Jesse is the Davidic monarch of the eschatological age.

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Jesse Jackson Presidential Election of 1984
 

books on: Jesse  - 10812 results

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Jesse Owens
Book by Tom Streissguth; Lerner, 2006
Subjects: Owens, Jesse--1913---Juvenile Literature, Track And Field Athletes--United States--Biography--Juvenile Literature
SOURCES 7 William ). Baker, Jesse Owens: An American Uk (New York, Free Press, 1986), I 1. 9 Baker, Jesse Owens, 1 1 9-10 Jesse Owens with Paul Niemark, Jesse: A Spiritual Autobiography (Plainfield, N): Logos International, 1978...
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The Social and Political Implications of the 1984 Jesse Jackson Presidential Campaign
Book by Lorenzo Morris; Praeger Publishers, 1990
Subjects: African Americans--Politics And Government, Jackson, Jesse--1941-, Presidents--United States--Election--1984, United States--Politics And Government--1981-1989
...Politics: From the Washington Marches to Jesse Jackson London: Verso, 1985 , pp. 284...following: Thomas Landess and Richard Quinn, Jesse Jackson and the Politics of Race Ottawa...Playboy , June 1984; Arch Puddington , "Jesse Jackson, the Blacks, and American Foreign...
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Jesse Ventura
Book by Keith Elliot Greenberg; Lerner, 1999
Subjects: Governors--Minnesota--Biography--Juvenile Literature, Minnesota--Politics And Government--1951---Juvenile Literature, Ventura, Jesse--Juvenile Literature
...feedlots to inner city crime. Wherever Jesse went, he met people who knew him as...was the first time I began seeing the Jesse Phenomenon and his ability to instantly connect with people. Although Jesse hadnt watched wrestling in years, he...
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Jesse Jackson & the Politics of Race
Book by Thomas H. Landess, Richard M. Quinn; Jameson Books, 1985
Subjects: African Americans--Biography, Civil Rights Workers--United States--Biography, Jackson, Jesse--1941-
wanted more details. Jesse said, "He was shot in the shoulder...The reporters were approaching him. "Jesse called to me from across the lot and said...walked away." Hosea Williams , who like Jesse had not gone to the hospital, was grieving...
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The Rise and Fall of Jesse James
Book by Robertus Love; University of Nebraska Press, 1990
Subjects: Frontier And Pioneer Life--West (U.S.), James, Jesse--1847-1882, Outlaws--West (U.S.)--Biography, West (U.S.)--History--1860-1890
Both Sam and Jesse smiled still more broadly at the latters...in the case of the Frank Jameses, the Jesse Jameses necessarily concealed their identities...changing environments. Two children came, Jesse Edwards and Mary. The boys middle name...
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journal articles on: Jesse  - 2875 results

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Disabling la Frontera: Disability, Border Subjectivity, and Masculinity in "Big Jesse, Little Jesse" by Oscar Casares
Journal article by Julie Avril Minich; MELUS, Vol. 35, 2010
Subjects: Authors--Works, Big Jesse, Little Jesse (Novel)--Criticism and interpretation, Casares, Oscar--Works, Nationalism--Analysis, Writers--Works
...Disability, Border Subjectivity, and Masculinity in "Big Jesse, Little Jesse" by Oscar Casares. by Julie Avril Minich More than...coalesce around the representation of disability in "Big Jesse, Little Jesse," a pivotal narrative in the book...
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Jesse Ventura and the Brave New World of Politainer Politics
Journal article by Ann Conley, David Schultz; Journal of American and Comparative Cultures, Vol. 23, 2000
Subjects: Celebrities, Entertainment, Politicians, Politics, Popular culture, United States, Ventura, Jesse
Jesse Ventura and the Brave New World of Politainer...movie actor, and AM radio talk show host Jesse Ventura in November, 1998, as the election...example of celebrity-turned-politician Jesse Ventura is but one clear indication of how...
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Jesse Helms's Politics of Pious Incitement: Race, Conservatism, and Southern Realignment in the 1950s
Journal article by Bryan Hardin Thrift; Journal of Southern History, Vol. 74, 2008
Subjects: Conservatism--Analysis, Helms, Jesse--Domestic policy, Helms, Jesse--Practice, Incitement (Criminal law)--Social aspects, Legislators--Domestic policy, Legislators--Practice, Senators--Domestic policy, Senators--Practice, Southern United States--History
Jesse Helmss Politics of Pious Incitement: Race...wide support for liberal economic policies, Jesse Helms became a pivotal figure in constructing...government but also of public space. (3) Jesse Helms was the prototypical politician of...
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The Rhetoric of "The Body:" Jesse Ventura and Bakhtin's Carnival
Journal article by James A. Janack; Communication Studies, Vol. 57, 2006
Subjects: Bakhtin, Mikhail--Political activity, Political oratory--Research, Politicians--Political activity, Ventura, Jesse--Political activity
The Rhetoric of "The Body:" Jesse Ventura and Bakhtins Carnival. by James...Populists, Barry Goldwater Jimmy Carter, Jesse Jackson, Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan, and...the presidential nominating system, when Jesse Ventura was elected Governor of Minnesota...
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W.E.B. Dubois, Thomas Jesse Jones and the Struggle for Social Education, 1900-1930
Journal article by Donald Johnson; The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 85, 2000
Subjects: Civil rights workers--Political activity, Du Bois, W.E.B.--Political activity, Educational innovations--Philosophy, Educational planning--History, Jones, Thomas Jesse--Political activity, Social policy--Philosophy
W.E.B. DUBOIS, THOMAS JESSE JONES AND THE STRUGGLE FOR SOCIAL EDUCATION...decades of the twentieth century. Thomas Jesse Jones, the founder of the field of Social...the American democratic faith. Thomas Jesse Jones who lived from 1873 to 1950 and...
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How Jesse Jackson Puts Family First; Exciting Book Digs Behind the Scenes to Reveal How the Rev. Jesse Jackson Turned the Screws to Put His Sons in Positions of Influence and to Launch a Family Dynasty
Magazine article by Kenneth R. Timmerman; Insight on the News, Vol. 18, April 1, 2002
Subjects: Jackson, Jesse--Biography, Politicians--Biography
How Jesse Jackson puts family first; exciting book digs behind the scenes to reveal how the Rev. Jesse Jackson turned the screws to put his sons...a family dynasty by Kenneth R. Timmerman Jesse Jacksons ambition to found a political dynasty...
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Introducing: Jesse Jackson Jr.; Son of Famous Father Wins Chicago Congressional Seat
Magazine article by Lynn Norment; Ebony, Vol. 51, February 1996
Subjects: African American legislators--Elections, Chicago, Illinois--Politics and government, Jackson, Jesse, Jr.--Elections, Jackson, Jesse--Family
Introducing: Jesse Jackson Jr.; son of famous father wins Chicago congressional seat. by Lynn Norment JESSE L. Jackson Jr. calls it "poetic justice...oratorical gift of his famous father, Jesse Jr. says he is his own man-a man with...
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Jesse Shakes Down Wall Street
Magazine article by Marc Carnegie; The American Spectator, Vol. 31, April 1998
Subjects: Fund raising, Jackson, Jesse L, Politicians, Securities markets
Jesse Shakes Down Wall Street by Marc Carnegie The thing about Jesse Jackson is That Voice-that amazing butterbean biscuits...absolutely meaningless sounds: Hep cha wo fust! Preach it, Jesse, preach it! Making something out of absolutely nothing...
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JESSE JACKSON JR.: A Different Vision
Magazine article by John Nichols; The Nation, Vol. 271, September 18, 2000
Subjects: African American politicians--Political activity, Jackson, Jesse, Jr.--Political activity, United States--Political aspects
JESSE JACKSON JR.: A Different Vision. by John...that going to mean?" asks Representative Jesse Jackson Jr., his voice taking on the deep...into his Congressional career, has earned Jesse Jackson Jr. a reputation as the rare Democratic...
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Somewhere over the Rainbow: Jesse Jackson's Journey to 2000
Magazine article by Marc Cooper; The Nation, Vol. 267, August 24, 1998
Subjects: Jackson, Jesse--Political activity
Somewhere over the Rainbow: Jesse Jacksons Journey to 2000. by Marc Cooper The Jesse Jackson I caught up with at his Chicago headquarters...permanent campaign, or perhaps as a result of it, Jesse Jackson seems to be endlessly, maybe permanently...
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Ex-Sen. Jesse Helms, Icon of Right, Dies at 86; Champion of Anti-Communism, Pro-Life
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, July 5, 2008
Subjects: Helms, Jesse--Death of, Helms, Jesse--Political activity, Pro-life movement--Political aspects
Ex-Sen. Jesse Helms, Icon of Right, Dies at 86; Champion...Hallow, THE WASHINGTON TIMES Former Sen. Jesse Helms, the polarizing North Carolina Republican...former chief of staff Jimmy Broughton. "Jesse Helms was a kind, decent and humble man...
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I'M DESPERATE TO WIN BACK NADINE; ..but I'm Too Busy for Love Star Tells Jesse
Newspaper article; Sunday Mirror (London, England), June 12, 2011
Subjects: Metcalfe, Jesse
...NADINE; ..but Im Too Busy for Love Star Tells Jesse. Byline: NAOMI McELROY JESSE Metcalfe has vowed to win back newly-single Nadine...singer is totally focused on her career and warned Jesse he doesnt have a hope in hell. A close pal of Jesse...
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The Gathering Storm over Jesse Jackson
Newspaper article by Wesley Pruden; The Washington Times, January 26, 2001
Subjects: Jackson, Jesse
The gathering storm over Jesse Jackson by Wesley Pruden A tiny love child may be the least of the Rev. Jesse Jacksons problems. Hes at risk for conviction...opinion, from which there is no appeal. Jesse has been running an elaborate extortion...
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I'M DESPERATE TO WIN BACK NADINE; ..but I'm Too Busy for Love Star Tells Jesse
Newspaper article; Sunday Mirror (London, England), June 12, 2011
Subjects: Metcalfe, Jesse
...NADINE; ..but Im Too Busy for Love Star Tells Jesse. Byline: NAOMI McELROY JESSE Metcalfe has vowed to win back newly-single Nadine...singer is totally focused on her career and warned Jesse he doesnt have a hope in hell. A close pal of Jesse...
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Jesse Jackson's Influence Declines; Growing Number of Blacks Say, 'He Wasn't My Leader'
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, January 18, 2003
Subjects: Jackson, Jesse
Jesse Jacksons influence declines; Growing number...THE WASHINGTON TIMES CHICAGO - As the Rev. Jesse Jackson presided over his Wall Street Projects...are Democrats. "It is not about bashing Jesse Jackson," said Andre Ivy, a 33-year...
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encyclopedia articles on: Jesse  - 43 results

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James, Jesse
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
JAMES, JESSE 1847 82, American outlaw, b. Clay co...warfare in Kansas and Missouri. In 1866, Jesse and his brother Frank became the leaders...one of the gang, Robert Ford, who caught Jesse (then living under the name of Thomas Howard...
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Jesse
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
JESSE jes e, in the Bible, the descendant of Rahab, the grandson of Boaz...the Book of Isaiah speaks of a shoot coming from the "stump of Jesse." The "root" of Jesse is the Davidic monarch of the eschatological age...
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Olney, Jesse
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
OLNEY, JESSE ol ne, ol ne, 1798 1872, American geographer and teacher. His Practical System of Modern Geography (1828), a standard work...
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Jackson, Jesse Louis
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
JACKSON, JESSE LOUIS 1941 , African-American political leader, clergyman, and civil-rights activist, b. Greenville, S.C. Raised in...
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Owens, Jesse
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
OWENS, JESSE 1913 80, U.S. track star, b. Alabama. He was also called John Cleveland Owens, although his original name was said to be...
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