Monthly Archives: September 2018

Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Origins And Ideologies Of The American Revolution: Part Four

Posted on September 18, 2018 by nathanalbright

Great Courses:  Origins and Ideologies Of The American Revolution:  Part Four, taught by Peter Mancall Although in general I have been greatly disappointed by the way this course worked out and the perspective of its instructor, I found that this … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, History | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Origins And Ideologies Of The American Revolution: Part Three

Posted on September 18, 2018 by nathanalbright

Great Courses:  Origins and Ideologies Of The American Revolution:  Part Three, taught by Peter Mancall Perhaps surprisingly, a course that talks about the origins and ideologies of the American Revolution spends little time talking about the revolution itself [1].  It … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, History, Military History | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Where Did The Pharisees Go Wrong?

Posted on September 17, 2018 by nathanalbright

I have written at some length previously about the usurpation of the Pharisees [1], and yesterday there was a sermon by one of our deacons (the second part of a message that is scheduled–so far–for four parts, of which I … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical History, Christianity, Church of God, History, Musings | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Origins And Ideologies Of The American Revolution: Part Two

Posted on September 17, 2018 by nathanalbright

Great Courses:  Origins and Ideologies Of The American Revolution:  Part Two, taught by Peter Mancall I must admit that I found this particular part of the course to be rather compelling.  In particular, I am fascinated about situations where communication … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, History | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Origins And Ideologies Of The American Revolution: Part One

Posted on September 17, 2018 by nathanalbright

Great Courses:  Origins And Ideologies Of The American Revolution:  Part One, taught by Peter C. Mancall As someone who is no stranger to listening to Great Courses cds while driving, I am also no stranger to thinking about the origins … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, History | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Gangster Blues

Posted on September 16, 2018 by nathanalbright

Do you like starving?  I don’t.  As anyone who knows me is aware, I am fond of eating, perhaps even a bit too fond of it sometimes, and though my tastes are not particularly fancy, they are hearty when it … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Bible, Christianity, History | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: R. Stevie Moore

Posted on September 16, 2018 by nathanalbright

If you are like most people, you probably wonder who R. Stevie Moore is.  You probably wonder if he has any popular nicknames or if he was a part of a popular band, but neither of those is the case.  … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Music History, Musings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: Works And Days, Theogony, And The Shield Of Heracles (Poetry)

Posted on September 16, 2018 by nathanalbright

Works And Days, Theogony, And The Shield Of Heracles (Poetry), translated by Richmond Lattimore From time to time I like to engage in various syntopical reading projects [1], where I will read multiple books on the same subject to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, History | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: Works And Days, Theogony, And The Shield Of Hercules (Prose)

Posted on September 16, 2018 by nathanalbright

Works And Days, Theogony, And The Shield Of Hercules (Prose), by Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White As part of my personal project to read what is available of Greek classics in translation, at least to better understand the classical … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, History | Tagged , | 1 Comment

We Are Pieces In The Mysterious Game Of Chess Played By God

Posted on September 15, 2018 by nathanalbright

I have from time to time written about God as a chessmaster.  Some people may find it comforting to realize that God is a master of strategy and that, as we are not on His level, divine providence will work … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Musings | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments