Monthly Archives: May 2013

Lest I Seem To Terrify You By Letters

Posted on May 19, 2013 by nathanalbright

Among the many ways that I can empathize with the Apostle Paul is the sometimes drastic difference in reputation between his physical presence and his weighty and learned prose. In 2 Corinthians 10:7-11, in dealing with a congregation that gave … Continue reading →

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Trust In Me

Posted on May 18, 2013 by nathanalbright

In the Disney Movie “Jungle Book,” taken of course from one of Rudyard Kipling’s more famous stories, there is a memorable and dangerous snake who hisses at the main character, “Trust in me, just in me,” while seeking to do … Continue reading →

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Aethelred Unread

Posted on May 18, 2013 by nathanalbright

One of the most tragic and most troubling aspects of English history was the reign of King Aethelred, known rather unkindly in history as Aethelred Unread. Though his name means “wise counsel,” the unmitigated disaster of his poor rule led … Continue reading →

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You Have The Right To Remain Silent, But Not The Ability

Posted on May 17, 2013 by nathanalbright

One of the best known and most-treasured rights is the right to remain silent. This particular right is part of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects people against self-incrimination, and it is perhaps well known because … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Gloria Estefan / The Miami Sound Machine

Posted on May 16, 2013 by nathanalbright

There are some groups that deserve recognition because of a lengthy and solid body of work that achieves popular and critical success. There are other groups that deserve success for breaking down barriers and opening up avenues for success to … Continue reading →

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The Sound Of Silence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by nathanalbright

As a person who tends to have a compulsive need to speak and write, even if I spend a great deal of time in private reading and reflection in between the periods of creativity, I find it deeply troubling when … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Limitless

Posted on May 14, 2013 by nathanalbright

Limitless: Devotions For A Ridiculously Good Life, by Nick Nujicic [Note: This book was provided by WaterBrook Multnomah Press without charge in exchange for an honest review.] Recognizing the need I have for encouraging books in my library, I have … Continue reading →

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Non-Book Review: Masters Of The Battlefield

Posted on May 14, 2013 by nathanalbright

Masters Of The Battlefield: Great Commanders From The Classical Age To The Napoleonic Era, by Paul K. Davis This is the third book sent to me for review by H-Net, and it was sent to my previous address, which means … Continue reading →

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Kyrie Eleison

Posted on May 13, 2013 by nathanalbright

As an undergraduate at the University of Southern California, I attended the debut performance of a contemporary setting of a classic Greek Orthodox chant, known widely by the words that are repeated over and over again within it, “Kyrie Eleison,” … Continue reading →

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Book Review: When A Man You Love Was Abused

Posted on May 13, 2013 by nathanalbright

When A Man You Love Was Abused: A Woman’s Guide To Helping Him Overcome Childhood Sexual Molestation, by Cecil Murphey If you are reading a book like this, then one of two things is probably true: either you or a … Continue reading →

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