Monthly Archives: March 2018

The Curious Connection Between Dualism And The Didache And Epistle Of Barnabas

Posted on March 28, 2018 by nathanalbright

There is a curious connection between the Didache [1] and the Epistle of Barnabas relating to the issue of dualism.  Although neither the Didache and the Epistle of Barnabas are particularly well known as works, there are notable ways in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Commentary On John

Posted on March 28, 2018 by nathanalbright

Commentary On John, by Origen Adamantius I was looking forward to reading this book in order to discuss Origen’s thoughts on subordinationism, which I plan on discussing separately, but I must admit being somewhat disappointed that this 200 page commentary … Continue reading →

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Book Review: On The Incarnation

Posted on March 28, 2018 by nathanalbright

On The Incarnation, by Athanasius of Alexandria If you know something about 4th century Post-Nicene Christian history, the odds are you know something of Athanasius [1].  He wrote a collection of canonical books that, for example, happens to be the … Continue reading →

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The Didache And 2 John: A Shared Struggle With False Preachers

Posted on March 27, 2018 by nathanalbright

From the beginnings of the Church of God in the 1st Century AD, there has been a consistent problem with false teachers.  Although the specific false doctrines that leaders of the Church of God have been most focused on has … Continue reading →

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Album Review: We Beefin (EP)

Posted on March 27, 2018 by nathanalbright

We Beefin, by Wendy’s Although I don’t blog about it often [1], I’m a pretty big fan of Wendy’s.  When I was a kid I ate there because they had a nice salad bar to go with chicken sandwiches and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Eating From The Ground Up

Posted on March 27, 2018 by nathanalbright

Eating From The Ground Up:  Recipes For Simple, Perfect Vegetables, by Alana Chernaila [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Clarkson Potter Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] When I requested this book, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Classic Slow Cooker

Posted on March 27, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Classic Slow Cooker:  Best Loved Family Recipes To Make Fast And Cook Slow, by Judy Hannemann As someone who is no stranger to cookbooks despite, or maybe because, such reading habits are somewhat unusual for someone in my position … Continue reading →

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Origen And The Weariness Of Many Books: Part Two

Posted on March 26, 2018 by nathanalbright

When we previously discussed the matter of Origen and his attempt to defend himself as a prolific and somewhat controversial writer of many books from the accusation that he was doing something worthy of blame, we discussed in brief that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Root Causes Of Sudan’s Civil Wars

Posted on March 26, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Root Causes Of Sudan’s Civil Wars:  Old Wars And New Wars, by Douglas H. Johnson If you happen to have an interest in Sudan and South Sudan and their seemingly intractable problems [1], this book does a good job … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Concise History Of South Sudan

Posted on March 26, 2018 by nathanalbright

A Concise History Of South Sudan:  New And Revised Edition, edited by Anders Breidlid, Avelino Androga Said & Astrid Kristine Breidlid This book is the answer to a question that few people would ask but which is worth asking:  what … Continue reading →

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