Monthly Archives: November 2019

Book Review: The Treason Of Isengard

Posted on November 26, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Treason Of Isengard (The History Of The Lord Of the Rings:  Part Two), by J.R.R. Tolkien It is remarkable just how little of this book has to do with the Treason of Isengard.  Although I am very familiar with … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Return Of The Shadow

Posted on November 26, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Return Of The Shadow (The History Of the Lord Of The Rings Part 1), by J.R.R. Tolkien If someone is a would-be writer of a fantasy epic in the same way that J.R.R. Tolkien was, this book is the … Continue reading →

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Satan In John’s Letters To The Churches In Revelation 2 and 3

Posted on November 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

Aside from the reference to the synagogue of Satan, which we will discuss next, it is worthwhile to look at how Satan is discussed in Revelation 2 and 3 when the letters to the seven churches are provided.  Let us … Continue reading →

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How To Contend With The Devil:  Lessons From Jude :9

Posted on November 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

How does one win an argument with the devil?  We have previously seen in face to face interactions that God and Jesus Christ were able to defeat Satan without any great difficulty.  Nevertheless, we ought to be aware of our … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Manga Guide To Cryptography

Posted on November 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Manga Guide To Cryptography, by Masaaki Mitani, Shinichi Sato, and Idero Hinoki This book is simultaneously a discussion of cryptography as well as a bit of a mystery novel.  Now, if one is alert and aware, the mystery is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Manga Guide To Statistics

Posted on November 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Manga Guide To Statistics, by Shin Takahashi This book is surprisingly awkward to read.  To be sure, this book has plenty of funny material in it.  Unfortunately, the framing of this material is more than a little bit uncomfortable, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Manga Guide To Databases

Posted on November 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Manga Guide To Databases, by Mana Takahashi and Shoko Azuma Having read one of these books before, I was cautiously optimistic that this book would be both entertaining and instructive and I found that to be the case.  In … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Theistic Evolution

Posted on November 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

Theistic Evolution:  A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique, edited by J.P. Moreland, STephen C. Meyer, Christopher Shaw, Ann K. Gauger, and Wayne Grudem After this book there don’t have to be any books on theistic evolution.  Put a fork in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Seven Daughters Of Eve

Posted on November 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Seven Daughters Of Eve:  The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry, by Bryan Sykes It would not be exactly right to consider this book a science book.  To be sure, the author discusses science, particularly as it relates to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Darwin’s Ghosts

Posted on November 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

Darwin’s Ghosts:  The Secret History Of Evolution, by Rebecca Stott This book isn’t a very good one on several levels, but it does at least have one important thing going for it that makes it a worthwhile read if a … Continue reading →

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