May you live in interesting times Author Yonatan Adler’s prequel to his Origins of Judaism entitled Between Yahwism and Judaism explores a pre-Judaistic period. His new book examines the period immediately prior to the emergence of widespread Torah adherence in antiquity. In Origins, Professor Adler opined that the Levant’s popular Torah practice began during theContinue reading “Between Yahwism and Judaism: A Review & Critique”
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Thoughts About “Revenge of The Tipping Point”
Author Malcolm Gladwell’s Revenge of the Tipping Point examines viral phenomena. Within it, he introduces the concept of the “superspreader.” He posits that “superspreaders” can create viral events. Superspreaders possess unique characteristics that make them capable of creating a viral effect. One aspect of this concept is that even one individual is needed to igniteContinue reading “Thoughts About “Revenge of The Tipping Point””
A Review & Critique of “On Democracies and Death Cults”
When Pro-Hamas Protestors invade college libraries, it would behoove these Cos-Players to pick up Douglas Murray’s latest book On Democracies and Death Cults. Likewise, those diligent students should pick up the book as well. After acing their exams, they would benefit from reading this author’s latest offering. Mr. Murray is someone that budding journalists shouldContinue reading “A Review & Critique of “On Democracies and Death Cults””
David (Wolpe) on David: Review & Critique
In those days there was no king in Israel, every man did what was right in his eyes Judges 17:6 There are two types of educational books. One can teach you on a foreign topic while the other can inspire you to think. David Wolpe’s David The Divided Heart is one of the latter. ItContinue reading “David (Wolpe) on David: Review & Critique”
A Critique & Review: ” Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins”
Professor Jacob Wright’s book “Why The Bible Began” tackles a question as mysterious as to “Who wrote the Bible?” As most of the Hebrew Bible’s authors are unknown, the likelihood of finding extrabiblical evidence of their intent is even more challenging. Professor Wright, while taking time to explore some of the non-biblical resources, relies heavilyContinue reading “A Critique & Review: ” Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins””
The Ten Commandments Project 