Monthly Archives: October 2014

THE INTROVERT ADVANTAGE by MARTI OLSEN LANEY

The Introvert Advantage by Marti Olsen Laney

4.25 of 5 The bottom line: For introverts, an eye-opening insight into your own nature, why you’re misunderstood, self-appreciation, and how to excel in an extroverted world.   The Introvert Advantage essentially serves as a blueprint for more fulfilling lives

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WHY CONSTANTINE STILL MATTERS

Constantine by Jean-Christophe BENOIST

Emperor Constantine, who ruled over the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 A.D., still matters for two essential reasons: (1) He revolutionized the relationship between the Church and the State, creating a dynamic where the former was fashioned to serve

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ECONOMICS IN ONE LESSON by HENRY HAZLITT

Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt

4.75 of 5 The bottom line: An accessible, easy-to-understand way to learn, understand, and practically apply economics to the real world.     Why would any person want to read an economics book, and why would they particularly want to

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THE BOOK REVIEW SCORING SYSTEM

CHESadaphal Book Review Scoring System via NYC Wanderer Kevin Eng

The Book Review Scoring System is designed to standardize all reviews from this point forward.   One Star: A book that one should avoid at all costs either because of some obvious glaring problem(s), bait-and-switch marketing, or purposeful attempts at

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HERMENEUTICS

Hermeneutics via Hermes the Messenger

The New Oxford American Dictionary defines hermeneutics as “the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, especially of the Bible or literary texts.” This interpretation may be thought to be an objective process, but in reality no one is capable

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THE LAW by FREDERIC BASTIAT

Bastiat The Law Bastiat

***** (of 5) The bottom line: A classic, revolutionary, paradigm-shifting defense of personhood, property, and liberty.   In The Law, Bastiat makes a timeless and compelling argument in favor of the natural and innate privileges bestowed upon humankind by God

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THE DANGERS OF ONEISM

The Dangers of Oneism

The dangers of oneism point to one inescapable and horrid reality: idolatry. In a recent Sunday Review in The New York Times, David P. Barash, an evolutionary biologist and a professor of psychology, wrote an editorial describing why science and

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Posted in Current Events, Opinion, Religion

ON THE NEW TESTAMENT by MARK DRISCOLL

On the New Testament

4.5 of 5 The bottom line: An excellent introduction to the New Testament basics with some extra theological lessons as an added bonus.   On the New Testament is the second book in the Testament series by Mark Driscoll. Basically,

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SYNCRETISM

Syncretism via Chaos Monster and Sun God by Georgelazenby

The New Oxford American Dictionary defines syncretism as “the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.” As a result, syncretism becomes one of the most dangerous words in the entire English language as it pertains

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ON THE OLD TESTAMENT by MARK DRISCOLL

On the Old Testament Mark Driscoll

**** (of 5) The bottom line: A brief, concise introduction to the Old Testament that answers many common questions and provides a path for future study.   On the Old Testament can be thought of as a starter kit for

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