Daily Archives: October 21, 2020

On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Posted on October 21, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the aspects of divine reproduction in mankind that is of importance is the way that God has sought to create things on earth the way that they are in heaven. This particular area of the Bible has a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Ottoman Empire: A Short History

Posted on October 21, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Ottoman Empire: A Short History, by Suraiya Faroqhi, translated by Shelley Frisch This book was certainly shorter than I expected it to be, and not nearly as good as I hoped it would be. In many ways, people write … Continue reading →

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Book Review: China’s Cosmopolitan Empire: The Tang Dynasty

Posted on October 21, 2020 by nathanalbright

China’s Cosmopolitan Empire: The Tang Dynasty, by Mark Edward Lewis It is not easy for Westerners to get a good sense of Chinese history, and this book does a good job at pointing out how it is that a dynasty … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Empire Of Horses

Posted on October 21, 2020 by nathanalbright

Empire Of Horses: The First Nomadic Civilization And The Making Of China, by John Man There has long been a fascinating connection between the various nomadic realms of the steppes to the north and west of China and China itself, … Continue reading →

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