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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1848Original Publisher: Little, BrownSubjects: Biography ... Read more

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Describes the life of perhaps the most important early-20th-century "dry" Catholic, who was a progressive as well as an advocate of profitsharing. A multifaceted man who exchanged ideas with many of the most important political and literary figures of his day, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, William Jennings Bryan, Msgr. John A. Ryan, and H. L. Mencken. ... Read more

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Follows the life of the Virginia lawmaker and politician, known for his stirring speeches and eloquent writing. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The Old Testament Books of Chronicles contain some of the most neglected passages in all of Scripture. Understanding their message can be difficult and daunting task for the modern reader. Patrick Reardon brings these important books to life, unfolding their powerful message for our own day and age. Like any family history, the story of Chronicles is told with a distinct purpose in mind. It asks the question: "What was the real and lasting significance of King David and his house?" Beginning with the long list of names of the first chapter, this heritage is revealed in cosmic significance. It has in fact become the family tree of every true believer. ... Read more

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Very different approach.Very good.
Fr. Reardon has once again proven that he is no ordinary theologian.I have been interested in liturgy for years, and never dreamed to consider liturgy in the light of Chronicles.
It is an impressive undertaking, and he completes the work in a relatively short book.The book is not exhaustive and it does not seem like he meant it to be.Instead it seems more like a meditation on liturgy and scripture that is meant to be the starting point for further consideration by the faithful reader.

I took away from it the idea that we do not form liturgy, but the liturgy must [in]form us.This is one of the major bones of contention in contemporary Church life.Do we take it upon ourselves to change the liturgy and try to make it more "relevant" or do we realize that liturgy is already entirely "relevant" and allow ourselves to be transformed by it?Any orthodox (and Orthodox) Christian would have to choose the latter. ... Read more

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When it came time to question whether America should be independent from Great Britain, many were quiet. Fearful of committing treason against the King of England, many American colonists were afraid to speak their minds. Patrick Henry spoke when others wouldn’t. When the British taxes and rules became more than the colonists could bear, Henry unleashed his contempt for the British monarchy. He even went so far as to warn that tyrants often meet with a violent end. He said what many Americans felt but were too afraid to say. Some believed he spoke treason and his words could’ve led him to the gallows. Instead, his words led Americans to war, and to independence from the tyrannical King George III. ... Read more

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Henry VIII and the Reformation Parliament transforms students into lords and commoners and members of the English parliament during the tumultuous years 1529-1536.  The game illustrates the clash between four contending ideas: medieval Catholicism, Lutheranism, Renaissance humanism, and Machiavellian statecraft.

Part of the “Reacting to the Past” series, this text consists of an elaborate game in which students are assigned roles that are informed by classic texts and set in particular moments of intellectual and social ferment.  The game unfolds just as Cardinal Wolsey is dismissed as lord chancellor for failing to obtain the divorce King Henry VIII is seeking from Catherine of Aragon, and Thomas More is named as Wolsey’s replacement.

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Missing crucial materials
Reacting to the Past is an interesting idea, but it is very poorly executed in this version on Henry VIII and the English Reformation. Other volumes/games in the series include sections describing the game itself, a concrete schedule of classes, and clear game rules with information about various kinds of assignments and how grading works within the structure of the game. This volume has NONE of those things; as a result it's nearly worthless. Please, Professor Coby and/or Pearson/Longman, fix this!

Little Information; But Somewhat Helpful
I purchased this book for a research project on King Henry and the English Reformation.It had some helpful information for my project; but not near enough to purchase again.It was generally a curriculum on learning about Henry the VIII.It may be helpful for a teacher to have curriculum ideas; but other than that...I would pass it up. ... Read more

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Very Helpful, Insightful, Comforting and Inspiring Study of Job!
The Book of Job is fruitful to read without a guide, but if you want to "dine on it," you must have a trusted guide.I have read Fr. Reardon's other books as well as his reflections in Touchstone Magazine and I know him to be a trusted guide.As an Orthodox Christian I chose this book to read during Great Lent.As an Orthodox Christian priest, I recommend others to do so as well.This book is very good in providing a key to understanding Job's defenses, arguments and rebuttals, as well as those of his three so-called "Comforters."I particularly found the chapters where "the wrath of Elihu" puts Job on the right track. Fr. Reardon's reflections on these chapters I found particularly edifying.To paraphrase Fr. Reardons reading of on of Elihus's counsels, "no one, not even Job, is beyond improvement."Like Job, we need to and can learn from our suffering and the suffering of others to "love God for God's sake.""Behold God is mighty, but despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding."
Like true Orthodox Christian catechetical writings, this book is written by a real person to real people.This book is best specifically because it is NOT a scholarly work.It is a good book for people who care about the salvation of their souls.

Very good book - a few clarifications needed, however
Put simply, this book has an excellent chapter by chapter analysis of Job.It is, perhaps, more useful for the preacher than the scholar, but could certainly prove beneficial for both.Before reading this, I was very familiar with the book of Job, but if you haven't read Job yet, I would recommend reading it alongside of this.Don't bother trying to get a grasp of Job on your own.As Reardon's commentary will point out, Job's very purpose is to be beyond any simple meaning.It may, then, help to read, say, chapter one of Job, then Reardon's commentary on it- and so on.But, again, this is a very insightful little book.

But moving on to some clarifications: first of all, amazon advertises this as a 214pg book.The copy I purchased, which has the same copyright date and publisher, is only 107 pgs.This shows that it will not, nor could not, be a tremendously in-depth look at the book of Job because it simply could not be done in so little space.So, once again, it may be more helpful for the preacher than the scholar.Now, my second complaint: the title is deceptive."Orthodox Reflections" is misleading because, as a student of eastern Christianity, I find nothing particularly "orthodox" about it.It is simply a commentary on Job, done by an orthodox priest - a good one, at that, but nothing that makes it come off as Byzantine, for example, as opposed to Roman or Protestant reflections on the book.

But, to conclude, this is a very good, insightful book and is well worth the money. ... Read more