Monthly Archives: May 2018

Thirteen Reasons Why You Should Read The Apostolic Fathers

Posted on May 31, 2018 by nathanalbright

As we come to the conclusion of our brief examination of the Apostolic Fathers, I would like to briefly discuss thirteen reasons why you should read the Apostolic Fathers.  Some of these are likely to be recapitulations of previous comments, … Continue reading →

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Age Of Secession: Biafra

Posted on May 31, 2018 by nathanalbright

For most of my readers, the name Biafra will have no significance whatsoever.  Once upon a time, though, I thought to write a thesis on military and diplomatic history that examined four quadrants of military and diplomatic effectiveness for separatist … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Wild Winemaking

Posted on May 31, 2018 by nathanalbright

Wild Winemaking:  Easy & Adventurous Recipies Going Beyond Grapes, by Richard W. Bender Having read a couple of the author’s books on bonsai, I was intrigued to read this particular volume on winemaking, figuring it would continue his generally enjoyable … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Crypto-Investing For Beginners

Posted on May 31, 2018 by nathanalbright

Crypto-Investing For Beginners, by Michael James [Note:  I was sent this e-book free of charge by the author.  No review was required.] I am not sure whether I find it difficult to believe or unfortunately all too likely that the … Continue reading →

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The Roots Of Christian Anti-Semitism In The Apostolic Fathers

Posted on May 30, 2018 by nathanalbright

Among the more serious issues that the Apostolic Fathers bring up is the matter of Christian anti-Semitism.  There is no doubt that the New Testament has some harshly critical things to say about some Jews.  For example, repeatedly in Acts, … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Maria’s Death Toll: A Statistics Story

Posted on May 30, 2018 by nathanalbright

I spend my working life dealing with data and statistics, and somehow I do not get enough of that to avoid writing and thinking about it in other contexts besides that of work [1].  Today I would like to talk … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Create Vs. Copy

Posted on May 30, 2018 by nathanalbright

Create Vs. Copy, by Ken Wytsma [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I have a sort of love-hate relationship with this author’s work [1], and this book is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Design Your Day

Posted on May 30, 2018 by nathanalbright

Design Your Day:  Be More Productive, Set Better Goals, And Live Life On Purpose, by Claire Diaz-Ortiz [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishing.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I must admit that there … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Essential Jonathan Edwrds

Posted on May 30, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Essential Jonathan Edwards:  An Introduction To The Life And Teaching Of America’s Greatest Theologian, by Owen Strachan & Douglas Allen Sweeney [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers/Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story

Posted on May 29, 2018 by nathanalbright

[Warning:  Spoilers below.] How does one view this film?  If it is viewed as a film in its own right, in the genre of a smuggler or western film with a somewhat naive but simultaneously arrogant anti-hero and his associates … Continue reading →

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