The fascinating history of French words that have entered the English language and the fertile but fraught relationship between English- and French-speaking cultures across the worldEnglish has borrowed more words from French than from any other modern foreign language. French words and phrases—such as à la mode, ennui, naïveté and caprice—lend English a certain je-ne-sais-quoi that would otherwise elude the language. Ri...

The uses of fiction in early modern Europe are far more varied than is often assumed by those who consider fiction to be synonymous with the novel. The contributors to this volume demonstrate the significant role that fiction plays in early modern European culture, not only in a variety of its literary genres, but also in its formation of philosophical ideas, political theories, and the law. The volume explores these uses of fiction in a series of interrelated case studies, ranging from th...

Is there enough evidence to believe Jesus rose from the dead, or must such a judgment be based only on faith? Can the resurrection story be considered a fact of history, or should it be viewed as an ahistorical account? Two renowned professors, atheist Carl Stecher and Christian Craig Blomberg, engage in a groundbreaking new debate on these very questions. Other experts on the resurrection, atheist Richard Carrier and Christian Peter S. Williams, comment on the outcome. Presenting new appr...

This collection of fascinating short reads on Daoist thought, including Chinese medicine brings together some of the most popular articles from the Scholar Sage online magazine, alongside new material from Damo Mitchell. It includes:· How the teaching of the 'three worms' (Sanchong) demonstrates the way Daoism pulls together models of the physical, energetic, spiritual and psychological· A translation of and commentary on the Classic of Breath and Qi Consolidation, an import...

**Many young Bible scholars are passionate for the Scriptures. But is passion enough?**In A Little Book for New Bible Scholars, Randolph Richards and Joseph Dodson encourage young students of the Bible to add substance to their zeal—the kind of substance that comes from the sweat and toil of hard study. "Just as we should avoid knowledge without love," they write, "we should also avoid love without knowledge."Aimed at beginners, this concise overview offers a wealth of good advice...

A. E. Housman, romantic poet and classical scholar, is best-known as the author of A Shropshire Lad and the meticulous editor of Manilius, the Latin poet of astronomy.In this first full biography, Richard Perceval Graves convincingly reconciles the two apparently conflicting sides of Housman's personality, and reassesses the reputation of a man who was something of a mystery even to his closest friends.'This is bound to become the standard life.' John Carey...

In "Nuts to Crack; or Quips, Quirks, Anecdote and Facete of Oxford and Cambridge Scholars," Richard Gooch offers a delightful tapestry of wit and wisdom, showcasing the eccentricities and intellectual dexterity of the renowned scholars from these historical institutions. Employing a light-hearted narrative style rich with anecdotes, Gooch crafts a literary mosaic that intertwines humor with keen observations on academic life. This collection does not merely spotlight the brilliance of thes...

In the 'Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Mark,' Richard Francis Weymouth offers a groundbreaking translation of the Gospel of Mark that is rooted in contemporary language yet faithful to the original texts. This work exemplifies a clear, accessible style, making the profound teachings of the New Testament approachable for modern readers. Weymouth carefully balances accuracy and readability, ensuring that the spiritual and narrative depth of Mark's Gospel is preserved while utilizin...

In "Brief Sketch of Work of Matthew Fontaine Maury 1861'Äì65," Richard Launcelot Maury offers a meticulous historical account of his father's pioneering contributions to naval science and hydrography during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War. The narrative is crafted with both precision and passion, embodying a literary style that is both scholarly and accessible. Through immersive detail, the author illustrates Maury'Äôs innovative approaches in charting ocean currents and wea...

Richard Lloyd Anderson is a scholars' scholar. Among Latter-day Saints, he is dean and master of two separate fields of academic study: the New Testament and early LDS Church history.His passion for history has profoundly influenced his scholarly career; his passion for order and system has shaped his missionary work and directed him into studying law; and his love for Brigham Young University and loyalty to its mission and destiny have guided his academic path.This volume,...

This epic, thrilling journey through Bible scholarship and ancient religion shows how much of Scripture is historically false--yet the ancient writings also resound with theologies that crisscrossed the primeval world and that direct us today toward a deep, inner, authentic experience of the truly sacred.From a historical perspective, the Bible is shockingly, provably wrong--a point supported by today's best archaeological and historical scholarship but not well un...

Walter Richard Cassels' "The Gospel According to Peter: A Study" delves into the intricacies of the apocryphal Gospel attributed to Peter, examining its historical relevance and theological implications. Cassels employs a critical textual analysis, juxtaposing the Gospel with canonical texts to reveal its distinctive narrative style and theological tenets. This scholarly work situates the Gospel within the broader context of early Christian writings and highlights its unique portrayal of C...