Monthly Archives: June 2020

Book Review: The Myth Of The Lost Cause And Civil War History

Posted on June 16, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Myth Of The Lost Cause And Civil War History, edited by Gary W. Gallagher And Alan T. Nolan While in general I am leery about books that demonize the South for the Lost Cause with with a broad brush, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Myth Of The Lost Cause 1865-1900

Posted on June 16, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Myth Of The Lost Cause 1865-1900, by Rollin G. Osterweis One of the strange asymmetries that one finds when it comes to the lost cause is that those who practice it do not mention it, while those that label … Continue reading →

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On The Politics Of Inflammation

Posted on June 15, 2020 by nathanalbright

From time to time I have noted the problem of inflammation both on a personal [1] as well as a general level [2].  As someone who suffers from a form of arthritis, which is one of the characteristic diseases of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bohemia: An Historical Sketch

Posted on June 15, 2020 by nathanalbright

Bohemia:  An Historical Sketch, by Count Lutzow The subject of the history of the Czech people is not one that is well-known to English language readers.  This book presents a reasonably sized and reasonably scholarly effort at discussing the trends … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hussite Revolution: 1424-1437

Posted on June 15, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Hussite Revolution:  1424-1437, by F.M. Bartosh For English-language readers, the Hussite revolution in Bohemia and Moravia (now the Czech Republic) is an obscure subject that is known to few except those who are passionately interested in late medieval history … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jan Zizka, The Hussite

Posted on June 15, 2020 by nathanalbright

Jan Zizka, The Hussite (On His Quincentenary), by R. Urbanek Outside of those interested in the history of the Czech people, and those whose interest in the military history of the late European Middle Ages is profound, Jan Zizka is … Continue reading →

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Strangers Here Below

Posted on June 14, 2020 by nathanalbright

When reading books about the application of the biblical law to contemporary society, it is common to read works from mainstream Christians that seek to position themselves as not being Theonomists but at the same time assuming that believers have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Biblical Principles & Business

Posted on June 14, 2020 by nathanalbright

Biblical Principles & Business:  The Foundations, edited by Richard C. Chewning This book is a deeply interesting one that seeks to discuss different perspectives about the applicability of biblical law and thinking to the affairs and business of this world.  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Called By Stories

Posted on June 14, 2020 by nathanalbright

Called By Stories:  Biblical Sagas And Their Challenge For Law, by Milner S. Ball This book is evidence of the way that we get out of the Bible frequently what we bring to it in terms of our assumptions and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Studies In Biblical Law

Posted on June 14, 2020 by nathanalbright

Studies In Biblical Law, by Harold M. Wiener A good study in biblical law is hard to find, so when I find one I can wholeheartedly recommend, it is well worth letting that be known at the outset.  This is … Continue reading →

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