Monthly Archives: June 2018

When History Becomes Family History: Part Two

Posted on June 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

I did not realize until last night that my post on finding people in the church with whom I was connected by family ties [1] would be a regular phenomenon, but here goes.  Yesterday at church I had a fairly … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Joseph Smith

Posted on June 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

Joseph Smith, by Robert V. Remini As part of his large selection of writings about Antebellum American history, this book from the Penguins Lives series serves as a thoughtful and mild biography of one of the most fascinating but also … Continue reading →

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Book Review: John Quincy Adams

Posted on June 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

John Quincy Adams, by Robert Remini For a variety of reasons, I have always been very interested in John Quincy Adams.  He is is precisely the sort of presidents that many contemporary liberals wish they had, and also someone who … Continue reading →

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How To Appeal To Nathan Albright: A Case Study In Logos, Ethos, And Pathos

Posted on June 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

As someone who reads many books and is generally critical about much of what I encounter, I often wonder about what grounds something would appeal to me.  According to the rhetorical classifications of the Greeks [1], there are three basic … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Andrew Jackson And His Indian Wars

Posted on June 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

Andrew Jackson And His Indian Wars, by Robert V. Remini At the beginning of this book, the author states that he doesn’t want to write another book about Andrew Jackson.  I can certainly sympathize with his issue, for this is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Andrew Jackson: A Biogrpahy

Posted on June 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

Andrew Jackson:  A Biography (Great Generals Series), by Robert V. Remini The late historian Robert Remini did a good job at writing about the history of the early American republic and in particular the career of Andrew Jackson [1], and … Continue reading →

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Let’s Wait Awhile

Posted on June 22, 2018 by nathanalbright

From time to time I like to discuss songs that are immensely culturally significant, and today I would like to tackle what is perhaps my favorite Janet Jackson song, her 1980’s classic ballad “Let’s Wait Awhile.”  From time to time … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Passion In The Pulpit

Posted on June 22, 2018 by nathanalbright

Passion In The Pulpit:  How To Exegete The Emotion Of Scripture, by Jerry Vines and Adam Dooley [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers/Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Like many readers of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Made For His Pleasure

Posted on June 22, 2018 by nathanalbright

Made For His Pleasure:  Benchmarks Of A Vital Faith, by Alistair Begg [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers/Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This is the sort of book that I would … Continue reading →

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Who Is Responsible For Bullying Anyway?

Posted on June 21, 2018 by nathanalbright

It is not uncommon to hear stories of somewhat fragile young people who commit suicide because of the bullying and ridicule and abuse they receive from their savage peers.  We live in a world where such savagery is all too … Continue reading →

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