Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is an excellent book on the subject of judaism in the period between the OT and the NT.Dr. Julius Scott covers a lot of ground regarding religious beliefs and how they changed over time.There were different branches of judaism with similarities as well as differences.The author also details some...

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The Illusion of Everything Sacred Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Drama! Drama! Drama! The Illusion of Everything Sacred is definitely a page turner! If you enjoy intriguing, scandalous, drama filled story-lines...this is a must read.Click Here to see more reviews about: The Illusion of Everything SacredClick here for more information about The Illusion of Everything...

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Well Done, Those Men: Memoirs of a Vietnam Veteran Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This reviewer read through the book in one 24-hour sitting, it was that engrossing! I have since read it yet again, taking away enough more understanding of what he, and I in a different part of Vietnam, brought back as scars. Some of these can heal over time; some will never heal. One is struck by the...

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Introduction to Manuscript Studies Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Raymond Clemens and Timothy Graham provide a spectacular introduction to the fascinating subject of manuscript studies. This well-organized book lays out nicely the various aspects of this field, including all aspects of book production, scribal practice, and script styles, making it a useful read for...

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Eventide (Dragon's Bard, 1) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This will be a review of both the book and the Dragon's Bard experience as a whole.The story of Eventide is a kinder, gentler tale than most Fantasy fiction these days. More Wizard of Oz than Lord of the Rings. No epic quests and journeys across the land. It was a quest of the heart and a stroll across...

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The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth: The Jefferson Bible Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Thomas Jefferson was no Christian. Like many of the most famous of the founding fathers, he was a Deist, and counted himself a Unitarian, but he often said he was the sole member of a sect including no one but himself. He had confidence in his own reason and conscience. He did admire Jesus, saying, "Among...

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How We Got the Bible Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Wondering how the Bible came to be?Wondering about translation issues?This is the book for you. Lightfoot gives a good explanation of how the Bible was created and transmitted down through the centuries. The book covers the history of the written language, writing materials, Biblical archaeology, textual...

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Old Testament Textual Criticism: A Practical Introduction Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)How did the Old Testament get to us in such good shape and what are the apologetics for such a claim? Can someone who is not a student of Hebrew get some basic information on this subject? The answer is `Yes', with some effort, since the book is geared to an intermediate student of Hebrew, as stated...

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David's Broken Hallelujah Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I really enjoyed reading David's Broken Halleluiah. It was a fun easy read with interesting characters, at the same time shocking. The story opened my mind to different perspectives of how life was in 455 BCE and how the bible could have been written. I would recommend this book to anyone, regardless...

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The Myth of the Great Depression Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I gave this book to my boss who is something of a history buff. He loved the book and told me that he has quoted several stories out of the book already.Click Here to see more reviews about: The Myth of the Great DepressionWhile mostnarratives of the Great Depression chronicle the pain and struggles...

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The Illuminator Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a well-researched work of historical fiction that captures the essence of medieval life in feudal England. It is set against the precarious political and religious philosophical backdrop of the turbulent fourteenth century. It is a time when life was cheap, and death always seemed to be just...

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The Heart is Highland: Memories of a childhood in a Scottish glen Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a book written by a bitter, lonley, zealous woman with a lot of venom for anyone in the past that did not like her, and fake glorification for those she did like.By her own admission in this book, an alcohol addiction almost destroyed her life and this book can verify that.Click Here to see more...

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Media Tarts: Female Politicians and the Press Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Well written and thoroughly researched work about the treatment of female politicians by the Australian media. Originally published in 2004 it is essential background reading for anyone wanting to understand the hostile media and political environment in which Australia's first elected female Prime Minister...

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Gospel Parallels: A Comparison of the Synoptic Gospels, NRSV Edition Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Gospel Parallels is a serious work indexing and comparing the first three New Testament books (Matthew, Mark and Luke) so that those interested in the study of the Gospels can see exactly the similarities and discrepancies in the stories. But the book is more than that. Given the increasing interest...

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Building with Logs Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I was able to use this book to aid in building a log home here in Michigan, found it to be sufficient to show me everything needed for building the home that we built. I also found it to be very thorough in its content. The Home worked out just as we wanted, and the owner is very happy with just how...

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Jesus and the Powers: Conflict, Covenant, and the Hope of the Poor Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought this for class, not sure what to expect. I found it to be very eye opening, and very entertaining. Horsely makes you think about the gospels and Jesus in a way you weren't raised to. This book is not written to disprove christianity or jesus. It is simply written to help readers understand the...

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Asbestos House: The Secret History of James Hardie Industries Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)A surprising thing about Mr Haigh's book is the small number of villians. He concludes not that 'James Hardie knew' about the ultimate effects of asbestos, but that 'they should have known'. In its old existence as a successful asbestos company providing a popular product, the company's senior managers...

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