Tag Archives: Islam

Summary Of Relevant Biblical Law On Maternal Lines

Posted on March 9, 2017 by nathanalbright

Since in our discussion of the relevant biblical law to the maternal line within families discussed in biblical history we have discussed quite a few laws [1], some of them at length, it is worthwhile at this point to pause … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Case Of The Jews From Arab Countries: A Neglected Issue

Posted on December 17, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Case Of The Jews From Arab Countries:  A Neglected Issue, by Maurice M. Roumani Although this book was published in 1983, it does not suffer at all for having been written comparatively long ago regarding the state of Arab-Israeli … Continue reading →

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A Somali On The Margins

Posted on November 30, 2016 by nathanalbright

As I have a reasonable sized group of friends and acquaintances who are affiliated with (the) Ohio State University, and as I have for some reason a particular interest in the problems and repercussions of the collapse of Somalia it … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mongols, Huns & Vikings

Posted on September 26, 2016 by nathanalbright

Mongols, Huns & Vikings, by Hugh Kennedy One might not immediately see the contemporary relevance of exploring the history of the Huns, Arabs & Turks, Mongols, and Vikings, of which only the non-Muslim groups are included in the book’s title, likely … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Absolute Love

Posted on September 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

Absolute Love, by R.I. Willroth [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/WestBow Press in exchange for an honest review.] Like many self-published books [1], this book exists in the shadow of far greater books.  It is clear … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Crossroads Of War

Posted on September 1, 2016 by nathanalbright

Crossroads Of War:  A Historical Atlas Of The Middle East, by Ian Barnes with Malise Ruthven In many ways, this is an excellent historical atlas, coming from someone who enjoys reading them [1].  The scope of the book is broad, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Civilization And Its Enemies

Posted on August 18, 2016 by nathanalbright

Civilization And Its Enemies:  The Next Stage Of History, by Lee Harris This book is a blunt-spoken and insightful book written shortly after 9/11 and containing striking insights concerning the class of civilizations that has marked the last fifteen years … Continue reading →

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It’s A New Start, It’s A Life With The Beating Of Young Hearts

Posted on June 7, 2016 by nathanalbright

Yesterday I went to Salem for a church event, and while I was there I had the chance to talk to a friend of mine who is getting married in a couple of months. In between our other duties, she … Continue reading →

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Back To The Foundations: A Novel Application Of C.S. Lewis’ Trilemma

Posted on March 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

My sense of timing occasionally borders on the tragic. For example, this morning’s Bible reading in the chronological Bible Reading Program I take part in included the last few chapters of Deuteronomy, which was this to say about the prophet … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Answering Jihad

Posted on March 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward, by Nabeel Qureshi [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan in exchange for an honest review.] Although not a perfect book, this is a very timely book from a former Muslim … Continue reading →

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