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Dive into the rich tapestry of 18th and 19th-century Christianity with this insightful volume, featuring 30 carefully curated works. Organized thematically, the discussions span materialism and anti-supernaturalism—addressing the significant critiques posed by thinkers like David Friedrich Strauss, David Hume, and Thomas Henry Huxley. Explore contrasting views on church and state from Britain, America, and the Netherlands, delve into the role of the pastor through sermons and early church evidence, and enjoy a collection of thought-provoking sermons and miscellaneous pieces that intertwine ...

In a seafaring Cornish family, young Hugh Tregarthen feels the pull of the ocean, yet he yearns for a path that diverges from family tradition. Despite his mothers concerns, he embraces the vital role of coxswain for a lifeboat, a position that stirs both pride and worry in her heart. One fateful morning, as he prepares to board his beloved boat, Janet, his mother shares a chilling dream that leaves a lingering sense of dread. Hugh dismisses her fears with a laugh, but little does he know—sometimes, dreams have a way of becoming reality. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Dive into the gripping tale of an ex-convict who breaks parole in search of redemption. As he strives to become a righteous man, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by a determined police inspector. Along his journey, he becomes entangled in a revolution, adopts a daughter, and confronts his past in unexpected ways. Join us for a thrilling adventure filled with heart and action! (Summary by smileyman457)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Discover 365 reasons to love America as you read the storied history of the United States. The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ideas, and nations peal and fade. American history...

Written by two of the world's leading authorities on the subject, Imperial Germany and War, 1871-1918 examines the most essential components of the imperial German military system, with an emphasis on such foundational areas as theory, doctrine, institutional structures, training, and the officer corps. In the period between 1871 and 1918, rapid technological development demanded considerable adaptation and change in military doctrine and planning.

What was it like to live during the time of Jesus? Where did people live? Who did they marry? What was family life like? And how did people survive? These are just some of the questions that Scott Korb answers in this engaging new book, which explores what everyday life entailed two thousand years ago in first-century Palestine, that tumultuous era when the Roman Empire was at its zenith and a new religion---Christianity---was born.

From antiquity to the present day, this book offers a fascinating insight into the histories, movements and conflicts which have come to shape our world, viewed through the stories of the destruction of 21 statues. Confederate soldiers hacked to pieces. A British slave trader dumped in the river...