Daily Archives: September 29, 2019

Patron God

Posted on September 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

One of the most striking insights in the booklet I received yesterday from United Church of God is the way that the booklet discusses the understanding of grace and faithfulness in the a first-century AD context.  This understanding, which is not … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Heretic Queen

Posted on September 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

Heretic Queen:  Queen Elizabeth And The Wars Of Religion While Elizabeth I of England is a very familiar English monarch, widely credited for England’s rise to international prominence and the success of the Tudor dynasty in being able to transition … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Oliver Cromwell

Posted on September 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

Oliver Cromwell (The British Library Historic Lives), by Peter Gaunt Although I was greatly disappointed by the volume in this series that dealt with Sir Francis Drake, this book was more to my taste and convinces me that not all … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sir Francis Drake

Posted on September 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

Sir Francis Drake (The British Library Historic Lives), by Peter Whitfield This book could have been so much better than it was.  Sir Francis Drake is nothing if not a contentious figure, not least given the way in which his … Continue reading →

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